We're back! After a hiatus, the Good Dads Podcast returns with a reinvigorated focus on equipping dads with the tools they need to grow, lead, and succeed at home. In our first returning episode, Good Dads sits down with two new staff members to share our excitement about an all-new program that's changing the face of responsible fatherhood efforts in Missouri. We hope you'll join us for this fun and insightful conversation!

We're happy to introduce two key leaders making a real impact in the fatherhood space: Scott Lewis – Project Manager for the FORGE Program; and Ryan Glidwell – Regional Coordinator for the Kansas City area.

Together, they're working to support dads who are navigating the real challenges of fatherhood—including stress, responsibility, relationships, and personal growth.

🔥 IN THIS EPISODE Fatherhood can be overwhelming. Many dads feel like they have to figure it out alone—but that's not the case.

The Good Dads Forge program was created specifically for fathers who want to: ✔ Learn how to handle the pressures of being a dad ✔ Build stronger relationships with their kids ✔ Develop confidence and leadership at home ✔ Connect with other dads going through similar challenges

And with this new grant, Good Dads is able to serve couples for the first time. Introducing Good Dads +Us, our new program designed to help partners navigate parenting together. We know that strong families start with strong partnerships, and we recognize the crucial role partners play in the family unit.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why so many dads struggle silently—and how to change that How the Forge Program resources fathers with what they need to succeed The importance of support systems for men and fathers How the +Us program strengthens relationships between partners Why investing in fatherhood creates stronger families and communities

WHO THIS VIDEO IS FOR This episode is for: Dads who feel overwhelmed or unsure New fathers looking for guidance Couples navigating parenting challenges Men who want to become better leaders at home Anyone interested in building stronger families

🙌 ABOUT GOOD DADS Good Dads is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping fathers be more engaged, more present, and more effective in their families. Our slogan is "helping kids and communities one dad at a time."

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00:00 Introduction 01:28 Meet Scott Lewis (Program Manager) 04:28 Meet Ryan Glidwell (Regional Development in Kansas City and Northwest MO) 07:18 What is the Forge program? 9:00 Introducing +Us (Couples Program)