Dad Hackers: Becoming the Men God Designed Us to Be
129 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsWhat’s up dad hackers, my name is Patrick Antonucci and I am the host and founder of this podcast and community of Dad Hackers. Dad Hackers is a community of Christian fathers who are devoted to encouraging, equipping and enabling one another to become the men that God created and designed us to be so that we can raise up the next generation of fully devoted followers of Christ and leave a legacy of multi-generational faithfulness. On this show we primarily interview Christian men to dive into their experiences and insights into what it means to be a Christian man, husband, father, and leader. We ask questions that dig deep into the thinking and rationale of these men so that we can all learn and grow into the men God is calling us to be. I’m grateful you’ve joined us today. I encourage you to subscribe so that you never miss any of our episodes. Also, please make sure you leave an honest review. Reviews boost the show’s ratings which means that more dads are going to come across our show and benefit from the content that we put out.
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028: Cavetime | Jeff Voth
October 22, 2018 09:00 - 34 minutes - 36.5 MBIf you’re being honest, there’s probably a burning desire in your heart for purpose. This feeling that you were designed by God for a specific purpose. Unfortunately, our society today is not very encouraging toward men and their pursuit of their purpose. A man needs a place of refuge he can go to to get recharged when things get rough. Every man should have his “cave” just like King David did. Founder of Cavetime Jeff Voth joins us today to discuss the importance of every man having a cav...
027: Divorce and Remarriage | Wade Allen
October 15, 2018 09:00 - 53 minutes - 51.2 MBToday we get to hear from Wade Allen. He's a preacher, a husband, and a father. And he's also been through divorce. In our fallen world divorce is an unfortunate reality. Even those who were brought up in a Christian home and who themselves follow Christ can experience divorce. Wade talks with us about his divorce, what led to it, what he's learned from it, and how he's living a life of repentance now that he's been blessed with a new marriage. I know you’ll be blessed by what Wade has to sh...
026: Rough Cut Men | David Dusek
October 08, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBHave you "locked shields" with another man in your life? A man you can face the battle of life with. A man who will hold you accountable. One who will challenge you to be the man God created you to be. In this episode founder of Rough Cut Men Ministry David Dusek a I talk about why is it so important for men to begin engaging with other men at a gut level, the importance of accountability, and why men are specifically targeted by the devil. Show notes can be found at dadhackers.us/026. Pl...
025: Next-Level Life | Chris LoCurto
October 01, 2018 09:00 - 54 minutes - 51.7 MBDo you feel that you are capable of so much more, but are not living up to the person God designed you to be? What does the best version of yourself look like? Chris LoCurto joins us today to talk about the Next-Level Life and gives us a glimpse into why people are often stuck in life and then shares a few actions steps we can take to begin moving toward becoming the best version of ourselves. Show notes can be found at http://dadhackers.us/025-2. Please leave us a rating and review!
024: Self-Leadership | Dr. Gary Johnson
September 24, 2018 09:00 - 56 minutes - 52.9 MBEvery man ought to have a plan for his life. A road map of sorts that helps him stay on the course that God has designed him for. Dr. Gary Johnson talks to us today not only about how to mentor, raise, and lead children, but also on how to lead yourself. He walks us through why it is so important to identify who God created us to be. Dr. Johnson gives us specific steps we can take to identify our unique gifting by God and shares a framework we can use to develop a 3 year strategy for life. ...
023: Parental Coaching | John Skelly
September 17, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBLet's face it... Parenting is TOUGH. It's hard work, it's a learning process, and it's a humbling process. However, the work is well worth it. Sometimes, in the business of life, we can to lose sight of the fact that we only get a finite number of days with each of our children before they are out on their own. Parental Coach John Skelly joins us today to talk about how to make the time we have with our kids count, foster relationships with them, understanding where our kids are develo...
022: Gun Control | Zac Sterling
September 10, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBDo you have a personal protection plan? At any moment there is the potential for a threat. And what do you do in that instant? As fathers it is important for us to be aware of our surroundings and to have a course of action should something present a threat to our family, ourselves, or our community. Firearms safety instructor Zac Sterling joins us today to talk about the complete personal protection plan, pistol and firearms safety, situational awareness, and how to educate our children ab...
021: Dishonor | David Mike
September 03, 2018 09:00 - 45 minutes - 43.5 MBHave you ever made a bad decision in your life? I don't mean just a poor choice, but a terrible decision that led you down a path of darkness, regret, and more bad choices. Our guest today, David Mike, knows first hand how one bad decision can produce life-altering results. But he also knows the power of God's Grace, Forgiveness, and Redemption. Check out today's episode as David shares his amazing journey from desertion to redemption. Show notes can be found at dadhackers.us/021
020: Together | Geoff Surratt
August 27, 2018 09:00 - 59 minutes - 55.9 MBWhether you're full-time, part-time, bi-vocational, paid, or volunteer, ministry and service in God's kingdom is a high calling. However, it often comes with its own set of challenges and learning curves. Thrown into the mix doing ministry together with your spouse and you can have some very sticky situations. Geoff Surratt talks to us today about the ups and downs of serving and doing ministry together with your spouse. He talks about his near divorce and what he did to save his marriage an...
019: Family Legacy | Jeff Faull
August 20, 2018 09:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBOur guest today is Jeff Faull. Jeff comes from a family of preachers and has raised Godly children who are raising his grandchildren in the faith. One part of the vision of Dad Hackers is to equip men to raise up the next generation of Christ followers and to help them leave a legacy of multi-generational faithfulness. Jeff is doing this and in this episode he shares his wisdom, experience, and advice. Show notes can be found at dadhackers.us/019.
018: Having "The Talk" with Your Kids | Luke Gilkerson
August 13, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBDo you struggle with talking to your kids about sex and sexuality? In our over-sexualized culture it is crucial that your children learn about sex and sexuality from you rather than from the world. Luke Gilkerson joins us today to talk about the goodness and power of God's gift of human sexuality and how to talk to your kids about sexuality from a Biblical world-view. Shownotes can be found at dadhackers.us/018
017: Mental Toughness | Ben Killoy
August 06, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBMental toughness is a characteristic all men should strive to develop. When it comes right down to it, most of life-your Christian walk, parenting, relationships, health, etc... boils down to a mind-game. Listen in as U.S. Marine Ben Killoy talks about developing mental toughness. Show notes can be found at dadhackers.us/018
016: Save the Cowboy | Kevin Weatherby
July 30, 2018 09:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBKevin Weatherby, founder of Save the Cowboy, joins us today to talk about the Cowboy way and the virtues of a Cowboy. Will you ride with us for an hour today?
015: The Family Man | Todd Wilson
July 23, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBWhat's most important in your mission as a father? Check out this interview with Todd Wilson as he reminds us of what's most important.
014: Reputation Management | Jared Meade
July 16, 2018 09:00 - 34 minutes - 37.2 MBToday I'm joined by Jared Meade, who specializes in Reputation Management. Whether you're a high-level executive, in the public eye, or just keep to yourself most of the time, you DO have a sphere of influence and it's important for you to intentionally make sure your public and private lives run parallel. Check our our discussion to learn more.
013: The Power of a Coach | Marvin Penick
July 09, 2018 09:00 - 49 minutes - 46.6 MBToday I get the honor to interview my friend and personal coach Marvin Penick. Listen in as Marvin and I talk about the power of having a personal coach and how it can really accelerate your growth as a man.
012 The Secure Dad | Andy Murphy
July 02, 2018 09:00 - 48 minutes - 46.4 MBToday we're joined by Andy Murphy of The Secure Dad. Every dad is responsible for the safety of their family. Listen in as Andy and I discuss situational awareness and having a secure mindset.
011: Business and the Gospel | Paul Edwards
June 25, 2018 09:00 - 58 minutes - 52.5 MBIn this episode I interview Paul Edwards, an author, speaker and businessman. We discuss the various parallels between the evangelism and business as well as how to maintain Christian values and be successful in the business world.
010: Homeschooling | Dave Jones
June 23, 2018 09:00 - 43 minutes - 42 MBOur guest today is Dave Jones. He's a preacher friend of mine and he and his family are homeschoolers. Check out the amazing wisdom and insight this great man of God has to share.
009: Answering God's Call | Jay Vetter
June 22, 2018 09:00 - 48 minutes - 47.1 MBOn this episode my guest Jay Vetter talks about how to know if God is calling you to something and the steps you can take to confirm that calling, the impact a father's faith has on the faith of his children, and his own calling to be a missionary to France.
008: Overcoming Extreme Adversity | Will Harrison
June 21, 2018 09:00 - 44 minutes - 42.5 MBIn this episode I interview Will Harrison. Will talks about overcoming extreme adversity, living with a disability and raising kids that have significant medical needs.
007: Anthem of the Adventurer | Dan Zehner
June 20, 2018 09:00 - 30 minutes - 33.8 MBOur guest today is Dan Zehner. We discuss the importance of adventure in a man's life, the value of taking risks, how to include your family in your adventure, and developing an abundance mindset.
006: Man Up God's Way | Jody Burkeen
June 19, 2018 09:00 - 49 minutes - 56.9 MBJody Burkeen is the founder and president of Man Up God's Way Ministries. He shares with us today how to be consistent and disciplined as well as steps to overcome sexual addiction.
005: Discipline and Putting Your Family First | Arron Chambers
June 18, 2018 09:05 - 52 minutes - 59.8 MBToday we have author and speaker Arron Chambers to talk to us about discipline and family life. He goes into a lot of detail and gives MANY examples and illustrations.
004: Man Up The Quest for Masculinity | Jeff Hemmer
June 18, 2018 09:04 - 54 minutes - 86.7 MBWhat is Masculinity? Today we're joined by Jeff Hemmer, author of Man Up! The Quest for Masculinity. He'll answer that questions and much more!
003: Finding the Authentic You | Jon Fuller
June 18, 2018 09:03 - 50 minutes - 80.8 MBFounder of Are You Real: Finding the Authentic You, Jon Fuller joins us today to talk about how to determine your God-given purpose in life.
002: Dad Tired and Preaching the Gospel to Your Kids | Jerrad Lopes
June 18, 2018 09:02 - 38 minutes - 64 MBFounder of Dad Tired, Jerrad Lopes joins us today to talk about how to preach the Gospel to your kids and how to create a Christian home.
001: Raising Kingdom Kids as a Divorced Dad | Kendall Faull
June 18, 2018 09:01 - 44 minutes - 73.1 MBKendal Faull, preacher and dad shares his experience being a divorced dad and how to raise the next generation of Christ followers.
000: Introducing the Dad Hackers Podcast
June 05, 2018 12:25 - 7 minutes - 17.7 MBIn this episode I share with you the reason for the Dad Hackers podcast and community as well as my vision for what it will become.