Good Dads Podcast

We talk with Bill Nash, the Park Ranger at Wilson's Creek National Battlefield, about exploring the history of the Civil War battle and what we can experience in the park.

We talk with Diane Eilenstein, the acting Supervisory Park Ranger with George Washington Carver National Monument, about "The Peanut Guy" (who was so much more than that) and why dads need to teach their children about history.

We welcome back Bruce Blakemore, a singer/songwriter, teacher, farmer, and dad as he shares the insprirations for his songs. He performs, "Daddy to Dad," "Grandfather's Feet," and "Good and Better Days."

We welcomeBruce Blakemore, a singer/songwriter, teacher, farmer, and dad, as he shares the inspirations for his songs. He performs "Old John Deere," and "Bloody Merry Go Round."

We talk with Rhonda Andersen, the New Pathways for Good Dads Educational Director, about the classes and how to start the program, how to be a better dad, and overcoming barriers and negative past life experiences.

We talk with Lisa Strader, the New Pathways for Good Dads director, about expectations of the program: repairing damages from the past, getting backround information for the best group support, and providing a positive outlook for dads moving forward into a new life. 

We talk with Jill Finney, the Executive Director, and Becca Yantz, the Program Director, about the Jobs for Life Program. A division of "Flourish," Jobs for Life helps to better employees, build personal skills, build self-confidence to "Stand," "Heal," and "Invest" in people.

We talk with John Ginwright, the Deputy Director of Family Support Division, about fatherhood development in Missouri. Also John shares organizations throughout the state that help with families statewide in Missouri.

Continuing with our sports based anology, "MVP" in this case stands for Most Valuable Person (in our family). How can we help our family and do the best to help others on our team.

Continuing with our sports based anology, "A Coaches' Influence" is designed to know your role as a coach/father. We talk about applying positive feedback to teammates and children.