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Dad Different Podcast

47 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratings

Dad Different is hosted by Jeffrey Bonaventure. Jeffrey is a husband and a father of six. With his passion, the mission is to inspire men to become better husbands, fathers and leaders. He believes that the greatest honor and duty that any man can have bestowed upon him in this life is the honor and the God-given privilege of being put in the position to lead, love, support, protect and provide for his family, thus fulfilling his purpose.

Join us as we dive into conversations athat will inspire you to walk in that God-given purpose.

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Episodes

Qualities of a Good Leader | Dad Different Ep. 003

February 07, 2024 05:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MB

In this episode, Jeffrey talks through some of the qualities that make a good leader. Learn some biblical principles on how we can ultimately Lead Like Jesus. Dad Different ⁠https://www.daddifferent.com⁠ Follow Jeffrey ⁠https://www.instagram.com/daddifferent/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/daddifferent

The Art of Balancing Work, Life, Ministry and Family | Dad Different Ep. 002

January 24, 2024 14:32 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

In this episode, Jeffrey talks through the art of balancing work, life, ministry, and family in effort to establish an effective life. Dad Different https://www.daddifferent.com Follow Jeffrey https://www.instagram.com/daddifferent/ https://www.facebook.com/daddifferent

The Blueprint for Leadership Success | Dad Different Ep. 001

January 20, 2024 01:18 - 17 minutes - 20.1 MB

In this episode, Jeffrey talks through a great leadership principle and how it can help you unlock true success and happiness. Dad Different https://www.daddifferent.com Follow Jeffrey https://www.instagram.com/daddifferent/ https://www.facebook.com/daddifferent

S2E2: Dad Different (Kevin Destin)

April 27, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

"Hello, Happy People..." In this episode I sit down with a good friend of mine, Kevin Destin, host of the Not Your Average Kev: The Podcast. Kevin invited me as guest on his show and we got to talking about all things Fatherhood. You can check out more of the Not Your Average Kev: The Podcast, streaming on all major platforms. Not Your Average Kev: The Podcast Thank you all for joining me today for another episode on the Dad Different Podcast. If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please don’t...

Faith, Family & Fatherhood (Kevin Destin)

April 27, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

"Hello, Happy People..." In this episode I sit down with a good friend of mine, Kevin Destin, host of the Not Your Average Kev: The Podcast. Kevin invited me as guest on his show and we got to talking about all things Fatherhood. You can check out more of the Not Your Average Kev: The Podcast, streaming on all major platforms. Not Your Average Kev: The Podcast Thank you all for joining me today for another episode on the Dad Different Podcast. If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please don’t...

Faith, Family & Fatherhood | Kevin Destin

April 27, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

"Hello, Happy People..." In this episode I sit down with a good friend of mine, Kevin Destin, host of the Not Your Average Kev: The Podcast. Kevin invited me as guest on his show and we got to talking about all things Fatherhood. You can check out more of the Not Your Average Kev: The Podcast, streaming on all major platforms. Not Your Average Kev: The Podcast Thanks for joining me today for another episode on the Dad Different Podcast. If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please don’t forget...

Faith, Family & Fatherhood // Kevin Destin

April 27, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

"Hello, Happy People..." In this episode I sit down with a good friend of mine, Kevin Destin, host of the Not Your Average Kev: The Podcast. Kevin invited me as guest on his show and we got to talking about all things Fatherhood. You can check out more of the Not Your Average Kev: The Podcast, streaming on all major platforms. Not Your Average Kev: The Podcast Thanks for joining me today for another episode on the Dad Different Podcast. If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please don’t forget...

Dad Different Podcast - Season 2 Trailer

February 08, 2021 09:00 - 3 minutes - 2.28 MB

Welcome to another season of the Dad Different Podcast. I am your host Jeffrey, and it has been such an incredible opportunity to share the journey of fatherhood with you all. So, what can you expect in this new season of the Dad Different Podcast? I’m glad you asked. The mission doesn’t change. It’s still about being committed to leading our families well. And what better way to do that in a new year than to tune in and have the support of many other fathers who are going through it too. I’...

Boys (Will Not) Always Be Boys

November 17, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

In today's episode I share the importance of understanding that one day our boys will become men. That means breaking away from the socially accepted "boys will be boys" or "boys don't cry" that has affected many men who are now in roles as fathers, husbands, and leaders. Dads let's stay committed to leading our families well. Boys NEED their fathers. So, let's continue to be intentional about raising our families. Thanks for joining me today for another episode on the Dad Different Podcast...

S1E17: Boys (will not) Always Be Boys

November 17, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

In today's episode I share the importance of understanding that one day our boys will become men. That means breaking away from the socially accepted "boys will be boys" or "boys don't cry" that has affected many men who are now in roles as fathers, husbands, and leaders. Dads, let's stay committed to leading our families well. Boys NEED their fathers. So let's continue to be intentional about raising our families. Thanks for joining me today for another episode on the Dad Different Podcast...

Boys Will (NOT) Always Be Boys

November 17, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

In today's episode I share the importance of understanding that one day our boys will become men. That means breaking away from the socially accepted "boys will be boys" or "boys don't cry" that has affected many men who are now in roles as fathers, husbands, and leaders. Dads let's stay committed to leading our families well. Boys NEED their fathers. So, let's continue to be intentional about raising our families. Thanks for joining me today for another episode on the Dad Different Podcast...

#GirlDad

October 20, 2020 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

In this episode I talk about how grateful I am to have celebrated the birthdays of our two beautiful daughters. And that got me thinking just how great it is to be raising daughters. Being a #girldad definitely changes you. It means you move different. You want your daughters to know what love and respect looks like. It all begins with us fathers at home. Thanks for joining me today for another episode on the Dad Different Podcast. If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please don’t forget to shar...

S1E16: #GirlDad

October 20, 2020 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

In this episode I talk about how grateful I am to have celebrated the birthdays of our two beautiful daughters. And that got me thinking just how great it is to be raising daughters. Being a #girldad definitely changes you. It means you move different. You want your daughters to know what love and respect looks like. It all begins with us fathers at home. Thanks for joining me today for another episode on the Dad Different Podcast. If you’ve enjoyed this podcast please don’t forget to share...

S1E15: Talking Through Loss (Yaritza Bonaventure)

October 06, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month. In this episode hear Yaritza Bonaventure talk through how she dealt with the not just one but two losses. It's never easy to lose a baby but knowing that you are not alone can certainly help you through the pain. As a man, father, and husband it was my job to be there for my wife as she went through such an experience. We want to bring even more awareness to this in hopes others can see the importance of talking through the pain. Thanks fo...

Talking Through Loss | Yaritza Bonaventure

October 06, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month. In this episode hear Yaritza Bonaventure talk through how she dealt with the not just one but two losses. It's never easy to lose a baby but knowing that you are not alone can certainly help you through the pain. As a man, father, and husband it was my job to be there for my wife as she went through such an experience. We want to bring even more awareness to this in hopes others can see the importance of talking through the pain. Thanks fo...

Talking Through Loss (Yaritza Bonaventure)

October 06, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month. In this episode hear Yaritza Bonaventure talk through how she dealt with the not just one but two losses. It's never easy to lose a baby but knowing that you are not alone can certainly help you through the pain. As a man, father, and husband it was my job to be there for my wife as she went through such an experience. We want to bring even more awareness to this in hopes others can see the importance of talking through the pain. Thanks fo...

S1E14: When You Feel Like You're Failing

September 29, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

Tune in to this weeks episode as I talk through something we've probably all experienced. Feelings of failure will undoubtedly come in anything we are trying to accomplish in life. Parenthood and Fatherhood are no different. I've had my share of days where I feel like I am just not doing the best I can. With good days come the bad. I share with you three things that I do to remind myself to keep pushing when the bad days come knocking. Our kids are not looking for perfection, they are looki...

When You Feel Like You're Failing

September 29, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

Tune in to this weeks episode as I talk through something we've probably all experienced. Feelings of failure will undoubtedly come in anything we are trying to accomplish in life. Parenthood and Fatherhood are no different. I've had my share of days where I feel like I am just not doing the best I can. With good days come the bad. I share with you three things that I do to remind myself to keep pushing when the bad days come knocking. Our kids are not looking for perfection, they are looki...

Setting Up Your Family to Win

September 22, 2020 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

In this episode learn how you can give your family some wins. I believe a big part of being a father, husband, and leader is to give our families as many wins in life as possible. That truly starts with us and how we win in our battles. Most men have lived a life carrying unprocessed trauma, hurt and pain. We've been programmed to simply put these aside and continue on. We win, and our families win when we process that pain. When we say enough is enough and I choose to be there for my family...

S1E13: Are You Winning?: How Fathers Can Set Their Families To Win

September 22, 2020 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

In this episode learn how you can give your family some wins. I believe a big part of being a father, husband, and leader is to give our families as much wins in life as possible. That truly starts with us and how we win in our battles. Most men have lived a life carrying unprocessed trauma, hurt and pain. We've been programmed to simply put these aside and continue on. We win, and our families win when we process that pain. When we say enough is enough and I choose to be there for my family...

S1E12: Fatherhood Favorites

September 15, 2020 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

In this episode I share some of my favorite things about being a father and how to keep things fresh everyday. Thanks for joining me today for another episode on the Dad Different Podcast. If you’ve enjoyed this podcast please don’t forget to share and leave a review and rating on Apple Podcast. If you’re not subscribed yet I’d love for you to do so that way, we can continue to grow the community and celebrate this wonderful journey called Fatherhood together. Also, I’d love to hear from yo...

Fatherhood Favorites

September 15, 2020 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

There's never a dull moment in the life of a Father. In this episode, I share some things that I have come to really enjoy about being a Father. Thanks for joining me today for another episode on the Dad Different Podcast. If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please don’t forget to share and leave a review and rating on Spotify and Apple Podcast. And if you’re not subscribed yet I’d love for you to do so that way we can continue to grow the community and celebrate families and fatherhood togethe...

Faith, Family & Fatherhood // Pastor Tom Neary

September 08, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

In this episode we talk about Faith, Family, and Fatherhood with Pastor Tom Neary. Pastor Tom is pastor at Calvary Catonsville in Elkridge, Maryland. He is also author behind the Unlikely Pastor blog, a. blog that aims to share and spread the true Word of God with others to build and impactful and powerful disciples. Pastor Tom has a very inspirational and amazing testimony. Through a life of ups and downs and struggling with alcohol, he ultimately found God and began walking faithfully in s...

Faith, Family & Fatherhood (Pastor Tom Neary)

September 08, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

In this episode we talk about Faith, Family, and Fatherhood with Pastor Tom Neary. Pastor Tom is pastor at Calvary Catonsville in Elkridge, Maryland. He is also author behind the Unlikely Pastor blog, a. blog that aims to share and spread the true Word of God with others to build and impactful and powerful disciples. Pastor Tom has a very inspirational and amazing testimony. Through a life of ups and downs and struggling with alcohol, he ultimately found God and began walking faithfully in s...

Faith, Family & Fatherhood | Pastor Tom Neary

September 08, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

In this episode we talk about Faith, Family, and Fatherhood with Pastor Tom Neary. Pastor Tom is pastor at Calvary Catonsville in Elkridge, Maryland. He is also author behind the Unlikely Pastor blog, a. blog that aims to share and spread the true Word of God with others to build and impactful and powerful disciples. Pastor Tom has a very inspirational and amazing testimony. Through a life of ups and downs and struggling with alcohol, he ultimately found God and began walking faithfully in s...

S1E11: Faith, Family & Fatherhood (Pastor Tom Neary)

September 08, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

In this episode we talk about Faith, Family, and Fatherhood with Pastor Tom Neary. Pastor Tom is pastor at Calvary Catonsville in Elkridge, Maryland. He is also author behind the Unlikely Pastor blog, a. blog that aims to share and spread the true Word of God with others to build and impactful and powerful disciples. Pastor Tom has a very inspirational and amazing testimony. Through a life of ups and downs and struggling with alcohol, he ultimately found God and began walking faithfully in s...

S1E10: LEGACY

September 01, 2020 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

This episode is dedicated to my brother, Anderson T. St. Louis. Though you may have left us here on this earth I know that you are in the presence of our Savior. You have left your legacy. I look forward to seeing you again on the streets of glory. Thanks guys for joining me today for another episode on the Dad Different Podcast. If you’ve enjoyed this podcast please don’t forget to share and leave a review and rating on Apple Podcast. And if you’re not subscribed yet I’d love for you to do...

Let's Talk Legacy

September 01, 2020 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

This episode is dedicated to my brother, Anderson T. St. Louis. Though you may have left us here on this earth I know that you are in the presence of our Savior. You have left your legacy. I look forward to seeing you again on the streets of glory. Thanks guys for joining me today for another episode on the Dad Different Podcast. If you’ve enjoyed this podcast please don’t forget to share and leave a review and rating on Apple Podcast. And if you’re not subscribed yet I’d love for you to do...

S1E9: Intentional Fathering

August 25, 2020 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

Parenting is all about being intentional. Taking those everyday moments and making something great. Our children deserve us to be intentional. At times it may just be easier to brush off a playtime request to continue work or mindless scrolling but it is at those time that we can choose to be intentional about the ways we engage our children. Being a father we become the first of many things to our children. It all starts with being intentional. Thanks for joining me today for another episo...

The Intentional Father

August 25, 2020 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

Parenting is all about being intentional. Taking those everyday moments and making something great. Our children deserve us to be intentional. At times it may just be easier to brush off a playtime request to continue work or mindless scrolling, but it is at those time that we can choose to be intentional about the ways we engage our children. Being a father, we become the first of many things to our children. It all starts with being intentional. Thanks for joining me today for another epi...

S1E8: WHAT ALL MEN NEED TO HEAR...

August 18, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

Kier from @Kier and Them took the world by storm and captivated many with just a few wise words as a man who is a father and husband. Kier shared what I believe ALL men should hear. Take a listen in today's episode as I breakdown some of the things he shared. Big shout out to Kier and keep doing your thing brother. You check him by clicking the link. Thanks guys for joining me today for another episode on the Dad Different Podcast. If you’ve enjoyed this podcast please don’t forget to shar...

What All Men Need to Hear

August 18, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

Kier from @Kier and Them took the world by storm and captivated many with just a few wise words as a man who is a father and husband. Kier shared what I believe ALL men should hear. Take a listen in today's episode as I breakdown some of the things he shared. Big shout out to Kier and keep doing your thing brother. You check him by clicking the link. Thanks, guys, for joining me today for another episode on the Dad Different Podcast. If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please don’t forget to s...

S1E7: Leading Where You've Never Been

August 11, 2020 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

Being raised fatherless and now in the role as father and husband, I can honestly say that I am leading my family somewhere I've never been. The great thing is that it is not impossible. In this episode we uncover what that means and provide some tips on how to lead somewhere that you've never been. Tune in! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to leave a comment and rate the podcast! Also, if you find this podcast interesting in any way please go ahead and share it with someone who you think...

Leading Where You've Never Been

August 11, 2020 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

Being raised fatherless and now in the role as father and husband, I can honestly say that I am leading my family somewhere I've never been. The great thing is that it is not impossible. In this episode we uncover what that means and provide some tips on how to lead somewhere that you've never been. Tune in! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to leave a comment and rate the podcast! Also, if you find this podcast interesting in any way please go ahead and share it with someone who you think...

S1E6: What Fatherhood Has Taught Me (So Far)

August 04, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

One of my absolute favorite things about parenthood and fatherhood especially is the learning. There are so many opportunities, not only to teach our children, but to learn from them as well. Learning should be a life-long journey. In this episode I share some of the things that I've learned so far in my journey as a father, relationships and life in general.  Thanks for listening! Don't forget to leave a comment and rate the podcast! Also, if you find this podcast interesting in any way pl...

What Fatherhood Has Taught Me (So Far)

August 04, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

One of my absolute favorite things about parenthood and fatherhood especially is the learning. There are so many opportunities, not only to teach our children, but to learn from them as well. Learning should be a life-long journey. In this episode I share some of the things that I've learned so far in my journey as a father, relationships and life in general.  Thanks for listening! Don't forget to leave a comment and rate the podcast! Also, if you find this podcast interesting in any way pl...

What's My Role Here?

July 28, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

Ever find yourself asking "What's really my job as a father?" or maybe because of the way that our culture has often portrayed men and fathers you're left scratching your head and asking is this really how it should be? Certainly our roles as fathers takes on more than we make it. Yes we are providers, protectors, and heroes to our children and families but I also believe we ought to be much more than that. So in this episode we ask, and hopefully answer, the question, "What's My Role Here?"...

S1E5: What's My Role Here?

July 28, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

Ever find yourself asking "What's really my job as a father?" or maybe because of the way that our culture has often portrayed men and fathers you're left scratching your head and asking is this really how it should be? Certainly our roles as fathers takes on more than we make it. Yes we are providers, protectors, and heroes to our children and families but I also believe we ought to be much more than that. So in this episode we ask, and hopefully answer, the question, "What's My Role Here?"...

S1E4: Are You Emotionally Available?

July 21, 2020 12:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

Why is it so hard for men to talk or show emotion? We've been riding the wave of "men don't cry" for way to long! Now it's affecting the way we lead our families. In this episode we talk about how Important and necessary it is for us men, as fathers, to not only be physically present for our families but emotionally available as well. I also share three things I put into practice daily that helps me be more emotionally available for my family. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to leave a c...

Are You Emotionally Available?

July 21, 2020 12:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

Why is it so hard for men to talk or show emotion? We've been riding the wave of "men don't cry" for way to long! Now it's affecting the way we lead our families. In this episode we talk about how Important and necessary it is for us men, as fathers, to not only be physically present for our families but emotionally available as well. I also share three things I put into practice daily that helps me be more emotionally available for my family. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to leave a c...

S1E3: The Father Wound

July 14, 2020 22:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MB

In this episode we tackle the affects of the Father Wound. The Father Wound can likely follow us well into our adult years. If not addressed properly it can continue to negatively affect the way that we are fathers, husbands, and leaders to our families.  Thanks for listening! Don't forget to leave a comment and rate the podcast! Also, if you find this podcast interesting in any way please go ahead and share it with someone who you think will enjoy it as well! IG: @daddifferent Email: ida...

The Father Wound

July 14, 2020 22:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MB

In this episode we tackle the affects of the Father Wound. The Father Wound can likely follow us well into our adult years. If not addressed properly it can continue to negatively affect the way that we are fathers, husbands, and leaders to our families.  Thanks for listening! Don't forget to leave a comment and rate the podcast! Also, if you find this podcast interesting in any way please go ahead and share it with someone who you think will enjoy it as well! IG: @daddifferent Email: hel...

S1E2: Surviving Father's Day

July 07, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

Father's Day can mean so many different things for so many different people. It's a day that often brings on the reminder of hurt and pain that we've been dealt by our absent fathers. Or maybe your father was present but absent emotionally. In this episode we talk about going from "surviving" Father's Day to progressing through the journey and getting past the hurt and pain to forgiveness. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to leave a comment and rate the podcast! Also, if you find this pod...

Surviving Father's Day

July 07, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

Father's Day can mean so many different things for so many different people. It's a day that often brings on the reminder of hurt and pain that we've been dealt by our absent fathers. Or maybe your father was present but absent emotionally. In this episode we talk about going from "surviving" Father's Day to progressing through the journey and getting past the hurt and pain to forgiveness. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to leave a comment and rate the podcast! Also, if you find this pod...

Good Days, Bad Days and Making Our Presence Count

June 30, 2020 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

I am beyond excited to share with you all this very first episode of the Dad Different Podcast. I just want to thank you in advance for taking the time to check out the podcast. In this episode you will hear more of my heart and story behind Dad Different and why our presence as men is so vital in the lives of our children and families. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to leave a comment and rate the podcast! Also, if you find  this podcast interesting in any way please go ahead and share...

S1E1: Bad Days Good Days and Making Our Presence Count

June 30, 2020 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

FIRST EPISODE! THE BEGINNING! I am beyond excited to share with you all this very first episode of the Dad Different Podcast. I just want to thank you in advance for taking the time to check out the podcast. In this episode you will hear more of my heart and story behind Dad Different and why our presence as men is so vital in the lives of our children and families. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to leave a comment and rate the podcast! Also, if you find  this podcast interesting in any...

Dad Different Podcast Trailer

June 29, 2020 02:00 - 2 minutes - 1.39 MB

In this trailer for the upcoming Dad Different Podcast, I share with you my reason and heart for launching a podcast based on fatherhood. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to leave a comment and rate the podcast! Also, if you find this podcast interesting in any way please go ahead and share it with someone who you think will enjoy it as well! IG: @daddifferent Email: [email protected]

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