Dudes And Dads Podcast
165 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsA show helping men be better dudes and dads, by building community through meaningful conversation and storytelling
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Ted Love: The Journey Continues
September 29, 2020 05:00 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBIn episode 10 of season 1, we had Ted on to talk about his journey to find out who his father was. One year later, the journey continues as Ted finds another family member he did not know about. LINKS: YouTube video of this episode Support the show on Patreon and get bonus content and more Support the show on Paypal with a one-time donation Website: Dudes And Dads Podcast Facebook: Dudes And Dads Instagram: Dudes And Dads Podcast Twitter: Dudes And Dads YouTube: Dudes And Dads Call...
Ted Love: The Journey Continues – S2E18
September 29, 2020 05:00 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBIn episode 10 of season 1, we had Ted on to talk about his journey to find out who his father was. One year later, the journey continues as Ted finds another family member he did not know about. LINKS: YouTube video of this episode Support the show on Patreon and get bonus content and more Support the show on Paypal with a one-time donation Website: Dudes And Dads Podcast Facebook: Dudes And Dads Instagram: Dudes And Dads Podcast Twitter: Dudes And Dads YouTube: Dudes And Dads Call...
Tristan Clark: Young Adults
September 15, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBTristan Clark is a young adult who helps create a network of young adults in his community and leads others in developing deeper relationships with Christ. We talk to Tristan about the things that are working, what isn't working, and what he is seeing the young adult ministry. Guys, it is exciting what God is doing through the young adults! LINKS: Oasis Young Adult Network Facebook Oasis Young Adult Network Instagram reviveSCHOOL Young Adults Facebook reviveSCHOOL Young Adults Instagram...
Tristan Clark: Young Adults – S2E17
September 15, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBTristan Clark is a young adult who helps create a network of young adults in his community and leads others in developing deeper relationships with Christ. We talk to Tristan about the things that are working, what isn't working, and what he is seeing the young adult ministry. Guys, it is exciting what God is doing through the young adults! LINKS: Oasis Young Adult Network Facebook Oasis Young Adult Network Instagram reviveSCHOOL Young Adults Facebook reviveSCHOOL Young Adults Instagram...
Matt Miller, Bryan Chris: The Inner Circle of Dads – S2E16
September 01, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBIn this episode, we talk with our good friends Matt Miller and Bryan Chris. These two men have been some of our closest friends for the longest time. We have done lots of life together. We talk about what they love about being a dad, what it was like to send their kids to school this year, tough conversations, and things that bring them joy. Listen in on this conversation with the close friends of Joel DeMott and Andy Lehman LINKS: YouTube video of this episode Matt Millers Instagram Bya...
Matt Miller, Bryan Chris: The Inner Circle of Dads
September 01, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBIn this episode, we talk with our good friends Matt Miller and Bryan Chris. These two men have been some of our closest friends for the longest time. We have done lots of life together. We talk about what they love about being a dad, what it was like to send their kids to school this year, tough conversations, and things that bring them joy. Listen in on this conversation with the close friends of Joel DeMott and Andy Lehman LINKS: YouTube video of this episode Matt Millers Instagram Bya...
Chuck Lehman: The Art Of Resting And Retreating
August 18, 2020 05:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBIn this episode, we talk with Chuck Lehman. Chuck and his wife Becka run a retreat ministry/facility, called Shepherd's Gate Inn, in Martinsville Indiana. Chuck talks with us about the importance of resting and retreating, and why as men we don’t stop to take time and rest. Chuck is also Andy’s dad so after the show we recorded some extra bonus content where he tells us funny stories about Andy growing up. Check the links below for that bonus content for our patreon supporters. LINKS: REST...
Chuck Lehman: The Art Of Resting And Retreating – S2E15
August 18, 2020 05:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBIn this episode, we talk with Chuck Lehman. Chuck and his wife Becka run a retreat ministry/facility, called Shepherd's Gate Inn, in Martinsville Indiana. Chuck talks with us about the importance of resting and retreating, and why as men we don’t stop to take time and rest. Chuck is also Andy’s dad so after the show we recorded some extra bonus content where he tells us funny stories about Andy growing up. Check the links below for that bonus content for our patreon supporters. LINKS: REST...
Jon Swanson: Praying, Death, and Laughter - Thoughts from our favorite Chaplain
July 21, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 71 MBIn this episode, we chat with our friend Jon Swanson. Jon is one of the chaplains at a local hospital. We talk with Jon about his book on prayer, and about his job as a chaplain. LINKS: Jon On Twitter All of the books Jon has written 300wordsaday.com (Jons 6 day a week blog) socialmediachaplain.com (Blog about caring for people) SurviveIt Youtube (Andy's Son's YouTube about survival skils) No Matter How Small: Understanding Miscarriage and Stillbirth Hope Mommies YouTube video of th...
Jon Swanson: Praying, Death, and Laughter – Thoughts from our favorite Chaplain -S2E14
July 21, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 71 MBIn this episode, we chat with our friend Jon Swanson. Jon is one of the chaplains at a local hospital. We talk with Jon about his book on prayer, and about his job as a chaplain LINKS: Jon On Twitter All of the books Jon has written 300wordsaday.com (Jons 6 day a week blog) socialmediachaplain.com (Blog about caring for people) SurviveIt Youtube (Andy’s Son’s YouTube about survival skils) No Matter How Small: Understanding Miscarriage and Stillbirth Hope Mommies YouTube video of this episode ...
Jon Swanson: Praying, Death, and Laughter : Thoughts from our favorite Chaplain -S2E14
July 21, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 71 MBIn this episode, we chat with our friend Jon Swanson. Jon is one of the chaplains at a local hospital. We talk with Jon about his book on prayer, and about his job as a chaplain. LINKS: Jon On Twitter All of the books Jon has written 300wordsaday.com (Jons 6 day a week blog) socialmediachaplain.com (Blog about caring for people) SurviveIt Youtube (Andy's Son's YouTube about survival skils) No Matter How Small: Understanding Miscarriage and Stillbirth Hope Mommies YouTube video of th...
Fathers Day WIth Joel's Kids
June 23, 2020 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBIn this episode, we talk with Joel’s kids and interview them for fathers day. LINKS: YouTube video of this episode Support the show on Patreon and get bonus content and more Support the show on Paypal with a one-time donation Website: Dudes And Dads Podcast Facebook: Dudes And Dads Instagram: Dudes And Dads Podcast Twitter: Dudes And Dads YouTube: Dudes And Dads Call us and leave a voicemail 574-213-8702 or send a voicenote via email DudesAndDadsPodcast at gmail dot comRead More →
Fathers Day With Joel's Kids
June 23, 2020 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBIn this episode, we talk with Joel's kids and interview them for fathers day. LINKS: YouTube video of this episode Support the show on Patreon and get bonus content and more Support the show on Paypal with a one-time donation Website: Dudes And Dads Podcast Facebook: Dudes And Dads Instagram: Dudes And Dads Podcast Twitter: Dudes And Dads YouTube: Dudes And Dads Call us and leave a voicemail 574-213-8702 or send a voicenote via email DudesAndDadsPodcast at gmail dot com
Fathers Day With Joel’s Kids – S2E13
June 23, 2020 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBIn this episode, we talk with Joel's kids and interview them for fathers day. LINKS: YouTube video of this episode Support the show on Patreon and get bonus content and more Support the show on Paypal with a one-time donation Website: Dudes And Dads Podcast Facebook: Dudes And Dads Instagram: Dudes And Dads Podcast Twitter: Dudes And Dads YouTube: Dudes And Dads Call us and leave a voicemail 574-213-8702 or send a voicenote via email DudesAndDadsPodcast at gmail dot com
Gil Michel: Racial Reconciliation In Our Country – S2E12
June 09, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBIn this episode we talk with our friend Gil Michel about what it means to have racial reconciliation in our country and what he has experienced being a person of color. We also talk about raising his son and how he is doing that. LINKS: Gil Michel on Facebook That Church Downtown Facebook A Language of Healing for a Polarized Nation: Creating safe environments for conversations about race, politics, sexuality, and religion The Caleb Group YouTube video of this episode Support the show ...
Gil Michel: Racial Reconciliation In Our Country
June 09, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBIn this episode we talk with our friend Gil Michel about what it means to have racial reconciliation in our country and what he has experienced being a person of color. We also talk about raising his son and how he is doing that. LINKS: Gil Michel on Facebook That Church Downtown Facebook A Language of Healing for a Polarized Nation: Creating safe environments for conversations about race, politics, sexuality, and religion The Caleb Group YouTube video of this episode Support the show ...
DJ Lepper: Concrete Barber – S2E11
May 26, 2020 05:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBIn this episode, we talk with our friend, and official barber of the podcast, DJ Lepper. We talk about his life, what brought him from being in the armed services, to pouring concrete to now to being a barber, and what being a stepdad/dad means to him LINKS: The Concrete Barber on Facebook The Concrete Barber on Instagram The Concrete Barber website YouTube video of this episode Support the show on Patreon and get bonus content and more Support the show on Paypal with a one-time donati...
DJ Lepper: Concrete Barber
May 26, 2020 05:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBIn this episode, we talk with our friend, and official barber of the podcast, DJ Lepper. We talk about his life, what brought him from being in the armed services, to pouring concrete to now to being a barber, and what being a stepdad/dad means to him LINKS: The Concrete Barber on Facebook The Concrete Barber on Instagram The Concrete Barber website YouTube video of this episode Support the show on Patreon and get bonus content and more Support the show on Paypal with a one-time donati...
Jason Epperson: Full Time RV Dad -S2E10
May 12, 2020 05:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBIn this episode, we talk with Jason Epperson, a dad who is living full time in his travel trailer with his wife and three kids. They travel the country on one giant road trip. We talk about what it is like to live on the road and raise three kids, as well as his recent brain surgery, and much more. LINKS: RVmiles The See America Podcast America's National Parks Podcast RV Miles Facebook RV Miles Instagram YouTube video of this episode Support the show on Patreon and get bonus conte...
Jason Epperson: Full Time RV Dad
May 12, 2020 05:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBIn this episode, we talk with Jason Epperson, a dad who is living full time in his travel trailer with his wife and three kids. They travel the country on one giant road trip. We talk about what it is like to live on the road and raise three kids, as well as his recent brain surgery, and much more. LINKS: RVmiles The See America Podcast America's National Parks Podcast RV Miles Facebook RV Miles Instagram YouTube video of this episode Support the show on Patreon and get bonus conte...
April Diaz
April 28, 2020 05:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBIn this episode we talk with April Diaz about the creation and purpose of her company Ezer + Co, and what services and programs they offer. We also talk about how to lead kids well in times of crisis and grief, what to avoid, and what to embrace. LINKS: Ezer + Co. April on Istagram The Global Fringe Podcast YouTube video of this episode Support the show on Patreon and get bonus content and more Support the show on Paypal with a one-time donation
April Diaz – S2E9
April 28, 2020 05:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBIn this episode we talk with April Diaz about the creation and purpose of her company Ezer + Co, and what services and programs they offer. We also talk about how to lead kids well in times of crisis and grief, what to avoid, and what to embrace. LINKS: Ezer + Co. April on Istagram The Global Fringe Podcast YouTube video of this episode Support the show on Patreon and get bonus content and more Support the show on Paypal with a one-time donation
Joe Rudy: Loving Kids In Your Community Even When It Is Tough – S2E8
April 14, 2020 05:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBJoe was doing social work when he was called to youth ministry. Needing to make some extra money for a trip with his son, he took on a part-time job driving school bus on a route that no one else wanted. He befriended the kids. When one day there was a school shooting at the local school and Joe had a connection to the shooter. LINKS: Nelson YouTube video of this episode Support the show on Patreon and get bonus content and more Support the show on Paypal with a one-time donation
Joe Rudy: Loving Kids In Your Community Even When It Is Tough
April 14, 2020 05:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBJoe was doing social work when he was called to youth ministry. Needing to make some extra money for a trip with his son, he took on a part-time job driving school bus on a route that no one else wanted. He befriended the kids. When one day there was a school shooting at the local school and Joe had a connection to the shooter. LINKS: Nelson YouTube video of this episode Support the show on Patreon and get bonus content and more Support the show on Paypal with a one-time donation
Bob Morton -S2E7
March 31, 2020 10:47 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBIn this episode, we talk with Bob Morton. Bob is a former Notre Dame football player who gave up going pro and became a pastor. When Bob had a career change and left the pastoral ministry, it changed his life. We talk about grieving the lost of the pastoral ministry, and how he is now raising his kids, how being a dad while traveling for his new job looks, and trying to remember his dad while parenting differently than his dad did. LINKS: Bob Morton on Facebook Bob Morton on Twitter Bob ...
Bob Morton
March 31, 2020 10:47 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBIn this episode, we talk with Bob Morton. Bob is a former Notre Dame football player who gave up going pro and became a pastor. When Bob had a career change and left the pastoral ministry, it changed his life. We talk about grieving the lost of the pastoral ministry, and how he is now raising his kids, how being a dad while traveling for his new job looks, and trying to remember his dad while parenting differently than his dad did. LINKS: Bob Morton on Facebook Bob Morton on Twitter Bob ...
Taylor Brown
March 17, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBIn this episode, we talk with our friend Taylor Brown. Taylor is a public speaker, who first was a youth minister, then the director of programming at CIY, until he felt the calling to be a stay at home dad and a public speaker. Find Taylor Online: www.TaylorBrownSpeaks.com Taylor Brown on Facebook Taylor Brown on Instagram Links Mentioned on the show: In the name of Jesus The Autobiography of George Muller View this episode on Youtube Support the Show on Patreon (and get extra con...
Taylor Brown – S2E6
March 17, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBIn this episode, we talk with our friend Taylor Brown. Taylor is a public speaker, who first was a youth minister, then the director of programming at CIY, until he felt the calling to be a stay at home dad and a public speaker. Find Taylor Online: www.TaylorBrownSpeaks.com Taylor Brown on Facebook Taylor Brown on Instagram Links Mentioned on the show: In the name of Jesus The Autobiography of George Muller View this episode on Youtube Support the Show on Patreon (and get extra con...
Raising Courageous Kids -S2E5
March 03, 2020 06:00 - 46 minutes - 43.1 MBIn this episode, Joel and Andy talk about what it means to raise courageous kids and how they are doing it in their families. We want to hear your feedback about this episode. Call our voicemail number 574-213-8702 or send an email (or voice memo) to DudesAndDadsPodcast at gmail.com LINKS: Sunday Cool Youtube Video of the show Support the show on Patreon Support the show on PayPal
Raising Courageous Kids
March 03, 2020 06:00 - 46 minutes - 43.1 MBIn this episode, Joel and Andy talk about what it means to raise courageous kids and how they are doing it in their families. We want to hear your feedback about this episode. Call our voicemail number 574-213-8702 or send an email (or voice memo) to DudesAndDadsPodcast at gmail.com LINKS: Sunday Cool Youtube Video of the show Support the show on Patreon Support the show on PayPal
Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller from Real Talk Christian Podcast -S2E4
February 18, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBIn this episode, we chat with Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller from the Real Tak Christian Podcast. We talk about how they started the podcast, what brought them together, different life events and what parenting looks like for them. LINKS: Youtube Video of the episode Real Talk Christian on Instagram Real Talk Christian on Facebook Real Talk Christian show notes Support Dudes And Dads Podcast on Patreon Support Dudes and Dads Podcast on Paypal
Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller from Real Talk Christian Podcast
February 18, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBIn this episode, we chat with Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller from the Real Tak Christian Podcast. We talk about how they started the podcast, what brought them together, different life events and what parenting looks like for them. LINKS: Youtube Video of the episode Real Talk Christian on Instagram Real Talk Christian on Facebook Real Talk Christian show notes Support Dudes And Dads Podcast on Patreon Support Dudes and Dads Podcast on Paypal
Cory Witmer: Death, Grief, and Mental Health -S2E3
February 04, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBCory Witmer stopped by the studio to chat about the recent death of his father. He talks with us about how he managed during that time. He also offers up some good tips on how to help someone who is grieving. Cory is also a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and he shares with us some good things we can do to help our mental health. LINKS: Cory Witmer Instagram Support the show on Patreon Support the Show with PayPal
Cory Witmer: Death, Grief, and Mental Health
February 04, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBCory Witmer stopped by the studio to chat about the recent death of his father. He talks with us about how he managed during that time. He also offers up some good tips on how to help someone who is grieving. Cory is also a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and he shares with us some good things we can do to help our mental health. LINKS: Cory Witmer Instagram Support the show on Patreon Support the Show with PayPal
Cody Chaplin
January 21, 2020 06:26 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBWARNING: This episode deals with some adult-themed topics. This episode might not be suitable for younger listeners. Parents, please use your discretion. In this episode, we talk with Cody Chaplin about his life story and his addiction to pornography, and his journey to knowing Christ. LINKS: YouTube video of this episode Rest-Ministries Retreat Center Covenant Eyes Screen Accountability X3 Watch Dudes And Dads Merchandise Store
Cody Chaplin – S2E2
January 21, 2020 06:26 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBWARNING: This episode deals with some adult-themed topics. This episode might not be suitable for younger listeners. Parents, please use your discretion. In this episode, we talk with Cody Chaplin about his life story and his addiction to pornography, and his journey to knowing Christ. LINKS: YouTube video of this episode Rest-Ministries Retreat Center Covenant Eyes Screen Accountability X3 Watch Dudes And Dads Merchandise Store
The Year Ahead – S2E1
January 07, 2020 12:14 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBIn this episode, we kick off 2020 and Season 2 chatting about how we hope to be better husbands, dads, and men this year. LINKS: https://youtu.be/zBKCK0H2sms (Watch this episode on YouTube https://dudesanddadspodcast.com/support (Support the show on Patreon)
The Year Ahead
January 07, 2020 12:14 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBIn this episode, we kick off 2020 and Season 2 chatting about how we hope to be better husbands, dads, and men this year. LINKS: https://youtu.be/zBKCK0H2sms (Watch this episode on YouTube https://dudesanddadspodcast.com/support (Support the show on Patreon)
Keith Schumacher
December 17, 2019 06:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBWe have reached the season 1 finally of the Dudes and Dads Podcast, and in this episode, we talk with Keith Schumacher. Keith works with the chapters of All Pro Dads. All Pro Dad Chapters are programs at schools where kids and their male role model (Dad, Grandpa, another male) get to hang out at...
Keith Schumacher – S1E19
December 17, 2019 06:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBWe have reached the season 1 finally of the Dudes and Dads Podcast, and in this episode, we talk with Keith Schumacher. Keith works with the chapters of All Pro Dads. All Pro Dad Chapters are programs at schools where kids and their male role model (Dad, Grandpa, another male) get to hang out at...
Daniel DeForge
December 03, 2019 06:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBIn this episode, we talk with Daniel DeForge. Daniel is the Partnership Development Lead at Bair Lake Bible Camp in Jones Michigan, as well as being an expectant first-time dad. We talk with Daniel about growing up and how he came to the camp. We also talk about what the camp does and how it...
Daniel DeForge – S1E18
December 03, 2019 06:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBIn this episode, we talk with Daniel DeForge. Daniel is the Partnership Development Lead at Bair Lake Bible Camp in Jones Michigan, as well as being an expectant first-time dad. We talk with Daniel about growing up and how he came to the camp. We also talk about what the camp does and how it...
Wives of the Square Table
November 19, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBIn this episode, we chat with Julie Lehman and Jackie DeMott (Andy and Joels Wives). We talk about marrying at a young age, and the different choices our families have made, whether being a stay at home mom, who home schools and runs a ministry, or being a mom who also has a job out...
Wives of the Square Table – S1E17
November 19, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBIn this episode, we chat with Julie Lehman and Jackie DeMott (Andy and Joels Wives). We talk about marrying at a young age, and the different choices our families have made, whether being a stay at home mom, who home schools and runs a ministry, or being a mom who also has a job out...
Authenticity in a superficial world – S1E16
November 05, 2019 11:31 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBIn this episode, we talk about the book “The Sacred Romance – Drawing closer to the heart of God.” We have Bob Rosa back on this episode. Bob is currently working through this book with some men, so we thought it would be good to have him on this episode to talk about the book....
Authenticity in a superficial world
November 05, 2019 11:31 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBIn this episode, we talk about the book “The Sacred Romance – Drawing closer to the heart of God.” We have Bob Rosa back on this episode. Bob is currently working through this book with some men, so we thought it would be good to have him on this episode to talk about the book....
Being the wall your kid needs -S1E15
October 08, 2019 13:19 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MBIn this episode, we talk about when kids become teenagers, and they push away from us. We can be a wall that they can use to push off of, like in competitive swimming. LINKS: https://fulleryouthinstitute.org/blog/what-teenagers-need-from-us https://dudesanddadspodcast.com/dustin-kaehr-dear-boys/ Youtube Video of this episode https://dudesanddadspodcast.com/support (Support us on Patreon)
Being the wall your kid needs
October 08, 2019 13:19 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MBIn this episode, we talk about when kids become teenagers, and they push away from us. We can be a wall that they can use to push off of, like in competitive swimming. LINKS: https://fulleryouthinstitute.org/blog/what-teenagers-need-from-us https://dudesanddadspodcast.com/dustin-kaehr-dear-boys/ Youtube Video of this episode https://dudesanddadspodcast.com/support (Support us on Patreon)
Dan Cole: Being a parent while deployed in the Army
September 24, 2019 12:54 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBIn this episode we talk with Dan Cole about how he was able to be a parent and a husband while being deployed in the army, and parenting from afar. We also talk with him about what it was like to move his family around so much LINKS FROM THE SHOW: http://the4x4podcast.comOverland Roundtable podcastAsk a...
Dan Cole: Being a parent while deployed in the Army – S1E14
September 24, 2019 12:54 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBIn this episode we talk with Dan Cole about how he was able to be a parent and a husband while being deployed in the army, and parenting from afar. We also talk with him about what it was like to move his family around so much LINKS FROM THE SHOW: http://the4x4podcast.comOverland Roundtable podcastAsk a Goldminer Podcast http://thatstoryshow.comYouTube Video of this episode Support us on patron