STRONG DADS! Doing Real Life
238 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsSTRONG DADS is hosted by Merrill Hutchinson and Kyle Crofford. STRONG DADS strives to be an informative and entertaining discussion for all men but in particular, husbands and fathers. Our message is straight shooting, challenging, and encouraging to men that desire to follow their calling to be the man God designed them to be. We make no apologies for grounding our message in the Word of God. We also admit to being flawed. We readily admit to being sinners and challenged in many ways, however, we also know we are loved and called by God to be Strong Dads! With the help of local sponsors and the word spreading through listeners like you, Strong Dads is committed to building and strengthening families. The mission is to equip and empower dads to be all God created them to be.
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From Blazing Battles to Suburban Shifts - Change is not Always Easy - Kyle's Story - Ep 230
April 05, 2024 00:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBHave you ever stood at life's crossroads, the weight of decision pressing upon your shoulders? Join Hutch and Kyle as they explore the transformative power of change and the courage it takes to embrace new paths. We've all faced moments where the familiar becomes comfortable yet constraining. We have felt the itch for something different but didn't know what different really looked like. Today, we're here to share stories about change and new paths moving forward. Specifically, Kyle share...
Growth and Resilience: Cultivating Community and Faith at McCabe's Greenhouse - Adam Legge - EP 229
March 14, 2024 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBNestled in the heart of Lawrenceburg, McCabe's Greenhouse is more than a garden center; it's a living lesson in the art of cultivation, both of plants and community bonds. My conversation with Adam Legge offers an authentic glimpse into the daily rhythms of nurturing seedlings and the resilience of pansies, paralleling the strength found in family and faith. As Adam walks us through the greenhouse's operations, from the importance of soil temperature to the craft of fudge-making, we uncover ...
Finding Fulfillment: One Man's Shift from Convenience Store Chaos to Storage Facility Serenity - Steve Naltner - Ep 228
March 08, 2024 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBEver wonder about the road less traveled when it comes to career paths? Steve Naltner did just that, trading the hectic life as a convenience store owner for the more serene world of storage facility management. Hear his story of personal transformation through seeking better for his family.—a story that resonates with anyone yearning for a life beyond the daily grind. Steve is a man of God, a husband, a dad, and a community advocate. He values a high quality of life for himself as well as...
Faith-Fueled Entrepreneurship Helps to Restore an Old River Town - Special Guest - Tony Schroder Ep 227
February 07, 2024 20:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBWhen the once-fading streets of a small town find a new lease on life, it's a story that deserves to be told. That's exactly what we're bringing to your ears today, as we explore the journey of Lawrenceburg's transformation from a sleepy old town to a vibrant community hub. We're joined by Tony Schroder, the man behind Proof 124, who took a leap of faith from retirement into community investment, infusing his businesses with Christian values and a mission to serve. Listen in for an upliftin...
Strong Dads with Dr. Randy Moore - Pioneer in Ultrasound Guided PRP Injections - Ep. 226.
February 02, 2024 13:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBIf you're a medical and science NERD like me, this is your show. We visited with one of the first pioneers in the field of Ultrasound Guided Injections, Dr. Randy Moore. Randy began using Ultrasound nearly 30 years ago as a chiropractor looking for better ways to help his clients. He quickly realized that the ultrasound was giving him more information about the tissue and joint quality than what traditional diagnostic techniques were able to produce. Admittedly, Randy claims this wa...
Strong Dads Doing Real Life With Paul Gangloff - Riverside Logging and Sawmill - Ep.225
January 19, 2024 13:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MB(The podcast version of this show only contains the interview with Paul Gangloff. The shop demonstration was not included due to lack of being able to see what was actually happening during the demonstrations. To view the entire show go to our YouTube video at: https://youtu.be/8tiW0troxMI ) Are you a woodworker? Do you like heavy equipment or building things? This show is packed full of great stuff. In this show, Hutch and Kyle visit business owner, Paul Gangloff. Paul owns and conti...
Strong Dads - Tim Doll at Perfect North Slopes - Episode 224
January 08, 2024 13:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBHave you ever ridden in a Snow Cat? Neither had we until we visited Tim Doll, Operations Manager at Perfect North Slopes. Strong Dads had a great time visiting with Tim and seeing not just his incredible workplace, but also the type of work he does at Perfect's. Tim finds himself helping to manage over 1500 people during ski season. In order to do that and do that well, he learned a long time ago to make sure he brings Christ to the workplace with everyone he encounters. Tim is quick ...
John Block - Building Decks and Helping to Create Family Memories - Episode 223
December 22, 2023 13:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBSome people know what they want to do for a living even when they are little kids. Others hunt for years to find out what they want to do and still seem to be on the hunt late in life. And then there are those that are don't find their profession, but rather, their profession finds them. John Block is that guy. Growing up with a natural desire to build things John loved being in the woods building tree houses as a kid. As he grew up he thought it would be important to go to college an...
Strong Dads in Africa - Jose's Story of Being a Father in Africa with a Mission - Episode 222
December 08, 2023 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBWe have all had difficulties in our lives. Some greater than others. The point is, what are you going to do with the difficulty? What is the challenge that lies before you? In this episode, Kyle talks with native Kenyan, Jose'. Jose' shares his story of nearly losing his life and the journey it has taken him on to not just recover, but thrive in mind, body, and spirit. Jose' reminds us that tragedy is not selective. It can happen to any and all. At a very young age he had to figure o...
Strong Dads in Africa Strong - Men on Two Different Continents - Episode 221
November 25, 2023 18:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBKyle took advantage of incredible opportunity to partake in a mission trip in Africa. Kyle traveled with Africa Firefighters Mission to help train his firefighter brothers for a 10 day training. Working with men and women that have the same end goal, save lives and fight fire. Not only did Kyle learn that the mission was similar, he also found some very interesting and similar characteristics of men in Africa as what we see in America. This should not be surprising to any of us as we r...
Strong Dads Doing Real Life -Tim Schrank - Integrity Tool - Episode 220
November 10, 2023 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBIt's all about "splitting hairs". This week's show features special guest, Tim Schrank, owner of Integrity Tool. When you get to know Tim, one word quickly pops into your mind, humility. Tim is a solid businessman with a truly humble heart. During this show we get a glimpse into the business that Tim has created. Integrity Tool specializes in one-off productions that have to be nearly "perfect". Meaning, everything Tim works with is measured to micrometers of tolerances. He is sought ...
Strong Dads Doing Real Life - Matt Davis - It's All About Relationships! - Episode 219
October 27, 2023 12:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBStrong Dads Doing Real Life can't wait for you to check this message out. Special guest, Matt Davis, is not particularly working with his hands or doing heavy lifting that we might associate with real-man work. But, we promise you, his message today is about developing a skill that every man could benefit from. In fact, if every man worked this skill this world would be a much better place. Matt takes us down the road to explain to us why Relationship Building has been his motivation a...
Strong Dads Doing Real Life - Fred Venis - Fresh Start after a Wreckless Beginning - Episode 218
October 13, 2023 17:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBFred Venis, owner of Quality Auto Mart, tells his story about his ultimate surrender to Christ. He started out of high school as a very self-confident young man. He knew what he wanted and nothing was going to stand in his way. Like so many of us as young men, we were slow to listen and fast to talk about all the things we thought we were good at. Fred was no different. He was mechanically gifted and had the work ethic to prove to himself and others that he was very capable. Admitte...
Strong Dads Doing Real Life - Warren, From Drug Addict to Christ Lover - Episode 217
September 29, 2023 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBtrong Dads Doing Real Life gets out in the field to meet Warren. He shares his story of a wild teenager without a positive father influence. He went from being street tough with fighting, drugs, and women. The outcome was not pretty. Warren was at a point of just being tired of living a destructive life for himself and his family, but he didn't really know how to get out. He shows us that it doesn't matter whether you know how to get out of the darkness. The most important thing is tha...
Strong Dads - How Much Money Do I Need to Make? Episode 216
September 22, 2023 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBWhen you hang around a group of men it doesn't take long for you to hear conversations about money. How much does that job pay? What did that cost you? How are your investments? Men think and talk about money a lot, but what does money really mean to them. Here's a better question; what does money mean to you? In this show Kyle and Hutch discuss the need for money, but how much is really necessary. This answer is different for everyone, but this question if answered thoughtfully gives...
Strong Dads - Dream Job or Dead Job 1 - Episode 215
September 15, 2023 12:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBIs your job a dream job or a dead job? A dream job is one that you enjoy doing. It motivates you and encourages your creativity to produce your best quality of work. On the other hand, the dead job is one that drains you on a variety of levels. Emotionally, physically, and even spiritually. The dead job feels like a dead end that leads us to a place we have no interest in going. In this show Hutch and Kyle challenge our Strong Dads to assess how they are viewing their current job sit...
Strong Dads - The Power of Your Mindset - Episode 214
September 08, 2023 14:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBHow's your attitude? How's your vision for the future? How's your feeling for the past? All of these things play into your mindset. Your mindset can determine whether you are able to get excited about the next project, or get through the grueling project that you are currently working on. Many of us fail to understand the power that our mindset can have on our life. We often fall victim to the way things are rather than recognizing the opportunities presented to us in the ways. Duri...
Strong Dads - The State of Strong Dads in America - Episode 213
September 01, 2023 19:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBStrong Dads is sick in tired. We are sick and tired of losing good men to the trap of despair that the world can so easily lead us into. In this show we are specifically pointing out what we discuss as some of the failed areas of today's men. Areas that are stealing our men from God's intended design and purpose. When you watch the show don't get upset if we step on your toes. Take the challenge to be coachable and progress to a healthier, better version of yourself. Strong Dads is...
Strong Dads - The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector - Episode 212
August 25, 2023 12:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBAre you better than your neighbor, or at least do you think you are better? Your knee-jerk Christian answer might be a quick "no", but the reality of it is that most of us fall into comparison traps on a regular basis. You often hear comments like, "well, at least I'm not last", "at least I'm not as bad as they are", "at least I never did what that guy did". Comments like this are indicative of the human nature to compare and then apply self-grace in order to relieve us of guilt or respons...
Strong Dads - The Parable of Counting the Costs - Episode 211
August 18, 2023 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBWhat are you willing to pay for following Jesus? We are not talking about buying Jesus, we are talking about what you are willing to put to the side, to reprioritize your time, attention, money, and relationships. Where does Jesus come into your life? Jesus makes a few heavy duty statements concerning the cost of putting him first. Ahead of family, job, entertainment, even ourselves. Jesus is talking about us making a decision to follow his way. Incorporate his values and ways in our...
Strong Dads - Parable of the Prodigal Son - Episode 210
August 11, 2023 12:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBThe Parable of the Prodigal Son is familiar to many of us. But ask yourself a question; which person are you in the parable? As we read through the parable we see three different characters that possess the human traits that all of us have the ability to possess: Selfishness, Greed, Self-righteousness, Humility, Wisdom, Depression, Anger, Happiness and more. At the end of the parable we get a chance to grab what Jesus wants us to have. He teaches the importance of humility and grace. ...
Strong Dads - Parable of the Good Samaritan - Episode 209
August 04, 2023 12:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBThe Parable of the Good Samaritan is known by many. It never goes out of style because it is as relevant today as it was 2000 years ago. We all carry prejudices. We have ideas that lead us into self-righteous thinking and our behavior follows. In the Good Samaritan, Jesus reminds us of what it is to serve our neighbors. Whether we like them or not, we are all called to love and serve all of mankind. Christ teaches unconditional love via the actions of the Samaritan. He reveals human ...
Strong Dads - Parable of the Rich Young Man - Episode 208
July 28, 2023 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBDo you have any false gods? You might be surprised if you really start looking deep enough. Money, comfort, control, security, power, and a list of many others can be seen as our false gods. In the parable of the Rich Young Man, we may be quick to judge his difficulty with turning away from his money and pursuing Christ, but the reality of it is that we often have the same challenge in our lives. Maybe it's not money keeping us from following Christ, but maybe it's something else. Th...
Strong Dads - Parable of the Returning Owner - Episode 207
July 21, 2023 11:00 - 14 minutes - 9.81 MBAre you ready? If you are like most people, procrastination is part of our daily life style. It's easy to push things off when we don't feel a sense of urgency. In the Parable of the Returning Owner, Jesus warns us about being ready for his return at all times. No one knows when their final hour will be. No one knows when Jesus will come back to make his final judgements on all of us. So, if this is the case, will you be ready? One of the best ways to ensure that we will be ready i...
Strong Dads -The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats - Episode 206
July 14, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes - 8.53 MBMatthew 25:31-46 The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats Have you ever had a test to study for but you didn't know what to study? How do you know where and what to spend your time on for test prep? This becomes a tireless effort of either trying to know everything or simply giving up and hoping to get lucky. Sometimes this is how people see getting to heaven or going to hell. We have been promised that there will be a day of judgement. A day in which we will have to give account for ...
Strong Dads -The Parable of the Talents - Episode 205
July 07, 2023 12:00 - 14 minutes - 9.69 MBMatthew 25: 14 - 30. The Parable of the Talents How well are you using your gifts? We have all been given earthly gifts as well as gifts from God. We can understand as parents that when we have given our children gifts and they used the gifts poorly or not at all, how it makes us feel. We were excited to give them the gift and we can only hope that they appreciate it and use it with the excitement that we had in the giving of it. But, this is not always the case. Imagine how God feels...
Strong Dads - Parable of the Two Sons - Episode 204
June 30, 2023 12:00 - 13 minutes - 9.21 MBMatthew 21:28-32. Parable of the Two Sons Which son are you? The son that says no to your father, but then later rethinks it and answers his call. Or, the son that says yes to his father, but then turns around and ignores his father's request? We likely have found ourselves being each of these sons at various times. Sometimes we hear God calling us to do something and we just aren't interested or in the right mood. But, through a change in heart, we turn our actions and do what is request...
Strong Dads - Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard - Episode 203
June 23, 2023 12:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBParable of the Workers in the Vineyard - Matthew 20:1-16 Do you find yourself comparing your life to others? Do you sometimes judge situations on fairness from your perspective? You see someone getting treated in what looks to be better than you and you say, "That's not fair!" Human nature is quick to point out what we see as inequalities in life circumstances. But this particular parable asks us to step back and view the circumstance through a different lens, God's lens. God's wor...
Strong Dads - Do You Understand Mercy? - Episode 202
June 16, 2023 19:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBAs we cover the parables of Christ we are reminded of how different the ways of Christ are as compared to human nature. This particular parable is a hard lesson about mercy. We would all love to have mercy showered over us for the things that we have done in our lives, but the bigger check is how well we give others mercy. In this parable, Christ gives us yet another strong reminder of how his ways are so different than what our human nature desires. He reminds us that we must be inten...
Strong Dads - Parable of the New Wine into Old Wineskins - Episode 201
June 09, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes - 8.73 MBThis is the parable that Jesus told which explains our failed attempts at trying to mix the new with the old. The two will be in conflict with each other and end up causing greater harm. Whether we are trying to sew an unshrunk piece of cloth onto an old shrunk piece of cloth or mixing an old lifestyle with a new lifestyle, we will have tension. Jesus is referencing the idea of becoming totally new when we come into following him. Doing away with our old ways and practicing new ways. ...
Strong Dads - Can You Survive a Storm? - Episode 200
June 02, 2023 12:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBStrong Dads celebrates our 200th show! After 200 shows we come back to the topic that gave us roots. A foundation in Christ and his word. Kyle and Hutch are beginning their Summer Series on the Parables of Christ. Each week throughout the Summer they will tackle a new parable that Christ told to the people of his time. These same parables still carry relevance with us today. This week the parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders will be discussed. What are you building your house on?...
Strong Dads - Are You Producing Rotten Fruit? Episode 199
May 26, 2023 12:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBHow can you tell whether a person is truly a good person? How do you know if they are as good as they say they are? The answer is one of discernment. Often we confuse discernment with judgment. We are told to not judge others or we will be judged. This refers to the condemnation that we often want to place on others. No, our responsibility is not to judge or condemn people to heaven or hell. However, we are called to use discernment with people. In other words, we are called to mak...
Strong Dads - Kyle's Dream Woodshop - Episode 198
May 19, 2023 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBHutch had his opportunity to show off his dreams of building the Kettle Bar and other pieces of fitness equipment in the gym. Now, Kyle gets his turn in the woodshop. Kyle has been growing his dream of the perfect woodshop where he creates and builds everything from small crafts to pieces of furniture. Here's the question. What is your dream? What would you love to be able to bring to life in you? Are you doing it? Why or why not? One of the worst places a man can end up in his lif...
Strong Dads - Confusion Leads to Depression - Episode 197
May 12, 2023 12:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBWe are seeing numbers for depression and anxiety at an all time high for our culture including for men. What is going on? Most of us will admit to having opportunities like no other prior generation. We typically would think of this as a good thing. Well, it is a good thing, unless you are not able to make a decision as to what opportunity you want to choose. In this day of abundant opportunities men feel more stress than ever due to being confused. They look at the menu to choose fr...
Strong Dads - Hurry Up and Wait! Episode 196
May 05, 2023 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBI don't know about you, but I'm not a fan of waiting. Whether it's my frozen dinner in the microwave or waiting for my tax return. I want it now! The old phrase, "Hurry up and Wait!" , comes to mind. In our world of wanting what we want, now, we have developed a great impatience. This impatience has also gotten connected to our faith. We literally wonder if God even hears us as we shout out our prayers. "Why are you not answering me, God?" Because of our weak perservance we draw m...
Strong Dads - How to Hate Porn - Episode 195
April 28, 2023 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBPorn has become the accepted kidnapper that we have allowed into our homes. From an early age our kids are being taken from their innocence. They are being hardened to a sexually, emotionally, and spiritually destructive force that is eroding the health of our society. The easiest way from a kidnapper to steal your child is to simply invite them into the presence of your home. Allow them to get very comfortable around the family which builds a solid trust between the kidnapper and the ...
Strong Dads - Conflict in Your Family - Episode 194
April 21, 2023 12:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBEvery home has its fair share of conflict. When you get more than one person in a room, you have already set the stage for conflict. Adding a few more people, different ages, different genders, maybe a few hormones, and voila! You now have all the conflict you would ever want in your home. But, most of us do not prefer conflict in our homes. Most of us enjoy a little peace and quiet. We desire our homes to be that little piece of serenity in a crazy world. Strong Dads are major playe...
Strong Dads - Transgender Confusion is Killing Our Kids - Episode 193
April 14, 2023 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBConfusion is the seed of depression and anxiety. Confusion beyond our current ability to resolve a problem makes us feel trapped. If we feel trapped with no way out, we become hopeless. Hopelessness is the deepest level of depression. With confusion understood as the seed of depression, then as Strong Dads we must do our best to help our kids work through confusion in their life. Giving them the skills to problem solve and find ways through the potential traps of life. The conversat...
Strong Dads - The Resurrection is The Jet Fuel of Christianity! - Episode 192
April 07, 2023 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBThere are many things that separate Christianity from all other faiths. However, the most important thing that the entire faith rests on is the Resurrection of Christ. The Resurrection is different than the birth because of what it symbolizes gives us. The birth of Christ, of which we celebrate as Christmas, is looked at as a gift. We celebrate this occasion with gifts. It happens to take place in the darkness of Winter and the gift lifts up our spirits during the dark days. Easter o...
Strong Dads - 5X Highland Games World Champion - Daniel McKim - Episode 191
March 31, 2023 12:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBThere are certain people that have a personality that absolutely fill the room. That's the case with Dan McKim! During this episode, Hutch interviews 5X Highland Games World Champion, Dan McKim. While they. spend some time discussing his athletic achievements, it becomes very clear that Dan is far more than an athlete; Dan is a Christ follower, husband, father of 5 boys, employee, and creative communication artist! Notice what is first in the list of who Dan is - Christ Follower. This i...
Strong Dads - How to Understand the Bible - New Testament - Episode 190
March 25, 2023 22:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBUnderstanding how to approach the Bible for a new comer can be a daunting task. In this show, Hutch and Kyle continue their discussion to help men begin to understand and study the Bible. In this episode they are focusing primarily on the New Testament. rocksolidfamilies.org Support the show #Rocksolidfamilies,#familytherapy,#marriagecounseling,#parenting,#faithbasedcounseling,#counseling,#Strongdads,#coaching,#lifecoach,#lifecoaching,#marriagecoaching,#marriageandfamily,#control,#secur...
Strong Dads - How to Understand and Study the Bible -Old Testament - Episode 189
March 17, 2023 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBWhen you look at the Bible and see the thickness and sheer volume of writings, it can be a bit overwhelming. However, as the old saying goes, "how do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time!" That's the idea with the Bible as well. To begin to understand the Bible it helps to start breaking it down into smaller bites. There are multiple sections and books of the Bible that help to make up the full context, so start with learning a little about the various sections and books. In this s...
Strong Dads - Why Submit to The Bible? - Episode 188
March 10, 2023 19:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBSubmission - In today's world this is what you are doing when you "Tap-Out". You can't take being beat any longer so you "tap-out" or submit to the more dominant fighter. In the Christian life we are called to "tap-out" to Christ! We are called to submit to His authority. Why would I ever want to do this? The simple reason is that when you are fighting and you no longer can do anything else to defend yourself, you offer yourself up through an act of submission. The act is done not to s...
Strong Dads - Introducing the Kettle Bar - Part 2 - Living Your Dreams - Episode 187
March 03, 2023 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBIn our last episode we demonstrated the final product of a long time dream. The Kettle Bar. We had fun beating Kyle up with a great workout and getting a few laughs in the process. But, in this second part we discuss the actual process of developing the dream of the Kettle Bar. Ideas have a starting point and to some degree, an ending point. Most ideas start and end within a short time of each other. But ideas that begin to grab a little traction can have a lifespan that goes into si...
Strong Dads - Introducing the Kettle Bar! - Episode 186
February 24, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBChasing your dreams is no easy matter. It's the stuff movies and books are made of. But, the romance often ends in the actual reality. Chasing your dreams is can be incredible, but it can also be difficult. In this show Hutch introduces the Kettle Bar®. A dream of his for the past 5 years. It has been a long journey, but there are so many lessons learned and still to be learned. This show is actually broke into two separate parts. The first one is the Hutch and Kyle actually work...
Strong Dads - Beat Yourself Down or Build Yourself Up - You Decide - Episode 185
February 17, 2023 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBWhat's your inner voice telling you? Does it beat you down or build you up? As if life is not already tough enough, why do we add to our own demise by beating ourselves down? During this show Hutch and Kyle take on the inner critic. Yes, there is definitley a time to be hard on yourself and drive to make yourself better. But, if we don't recognize how our mind works we may be digging ourselves into a deep hole of depression. We may be kicking ourselves even when we are down. Hutch an...
Strong Dads - How to Deal with Mr. Know it All - Episode - 184
February 10, 2023 13:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBStrong Dads - How to Deal with Mr. Know it All - Episode - 184 Have you ever found yourself stuck in the presence of Mr. Know it All? Everything you seem to talk about he happens to be the resident expert on. While a little dose of this goes a long way, what happens when you are getting more than your little dose? During this show Hutch and Kyle discuss this challenge. But before we get too judgmental about Mr. Know it All, it helps to know a little background. You see, Mr. Know it A...
Strong Dads - Test to See if You are a Boy or a Man? Episode 183
February 03, 2023 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBAs Strong Dads we would like to say that this little test was easy, but not so fast. You might be surprised how often you act like a boy rather than the man God desires us to be. In this show we discuss how our thinking leads to our behaviors. If you behave a like a boy it's only because you allow yourself to think like boy. If we truly to be the "man of the house", then it's time to think like a man. The questions below are common representatives of the type of thinking that are ch...
Strong Dads - Are You Lazy Busy? You Might Be Surprised. Episode 182
January 27, 2023 14:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBI'm so busy, I'm so busy! Have you ever felt this way or even made this statement? The truth is, you probably are so busy, but the question is, "are you being lazy?" During this show, Hutch and Kyle challenge each other and Strong Dads with just how busy they are. What the research shows is that most of us are busy doing things that simply occupy time, but have little to do with what we really want in our lives. The question is, how did we get so busy? The answer may not be as pleas...
Strong Dads - Would Your Kids Say You Are Mean? Episode 181
January 20, 2023 18:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBWould your kids say your are mean? That's a loaded question! Maybe we could help clarify by defining words such as mean, strict, or permissive. These are often ways that our kids perceive us. The question then might be, which one is best? Or, is there even a better approach to your parenting? This week Strong Dads dives into what effective parenting looks like especially from the dad. Research has revealed that our kids do not always know what is best for them. In fact, what they m...