Greg and Russ are two Gen-X dads with receded hairlines and a deep and abiding love of talking about movies. In this podcast, their cinematic deep dives focus on the films of 1984 - a year that brought the world classics like Ghostbusters, The Terminator, The Karate Kid, Beverly Hills Cop, Footloose, The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension and many many more. According to IMDB, there were 3,557 movies released in 1984, so if you want to join them for the next sixty-eight y ...
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The number one podcast for the conservative Dad. A podcast for Dads who want to learn to step up and step into the lives of their kids.
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Tune in to GLAD TO BE DAD where we hear from DAD Christian and his experiences. Make sure you stick around for weekly shows with lots of different guests and we get to hear what they went through. Aside from the comedy, Christian will also touch on many different subjects during pregnancy like how to support your other half in the hard times, when to notice when both of you need a break, learning to communicate and much much more!
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The NeverEnding Story (directed by Wolfgang Petersen)
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This week Russ and Greg are joined by Friend of the Pod Aaron McKeon as they talk about The NeverEnding Story - the favorite childhood movie of people who had a miserable childhood before joining QAnon! This movie has everything: sexualized twelve year olds who had to leave public life in order to avoid stalkers, suicidally depressed horses, bullie…
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Beverly Hills Cop (directed by Martin Brest)
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This week Russ and Greg Stir It Up with the genre and era defining Eddie Murphy classic, Beverly Hills Cop! Russ reflects fondly on a childhood shaped by the Beverly Hills Cop soundtrack and Greg shows some love to the Hollis Benton Art Gallery. This episode won't leave you stalled out like a banana in the tailpipe, but it will sprinkle you with co…
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Beat Street (directed by Stan Lathan)
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This week Russ and Greg battle the seminal hip hop movie Beat Street! We will ask important questions such as "Is Chollie, the piano tie wearing, briefcase carrying, "agent" secretly the most talented member of the crew?" and "What makes biting so offensive to Gen X?" So if you're ready to revisit the King of the Beat with two guys who DEFINITELY w…
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Gremlins (directed by Joe Dante)
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Greg and Russ tackle one of the most popular movies of 1984, "Gremlins", directed by Joe Dante and written by Chris Columbus.Russ Rossam
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Always remember to buy the right nappy otherwise you will find yourself in DEEP trouble! In this episode, we hear why it is vital to always buy the right nappy and ALWAYS buy what is on the list during the weekly shop!!Christian Parker
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THE LAID BACK APPROACH DOESN'T ALWAYS WORK!
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Hi I'm Christian and I am a dad to a wonderful Daughter and have a great family life. No one can tell you how to be a dad, you have to learn that bit on your own. In this episode you will get to know that being laidback during the big day of the birth isn't always the best option and how life can't prepare you for that first night when you take you…
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Episode 72 - Summer Vacation
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Summer vacation is officially here across the USA. Are you going crazy yet? Have any plans on how to make this summer a great experience for you and your kids, and further their development into responsible, mature human beings? Take a listen!Mark Foster
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Episode 71 - Fidget Spinners, Fads, and Freaked Out Parents
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Have fidget spinners taken over you life? Are you worried your kid is going to choke to death? Have you read the latest urgent report on Facebook regarding the danger of those evil things? Let's talk about that today...Mark Foster
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Episode 70 - Finding the Pain Point
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For every action, there is an equal an opposite reaction. Sometimes that reaction is a consequence we would prefer to avoid. When our children are forced to face the consequences of their poor choices, they will quickly learn to modify their behavior to avoid those consequences. Parents who threaten consequences, but do not follow through, or paren…
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Episode 69 - The Toleration Myth and Living in a Positivity Bubble
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It seems all we hear about today is the subject of toleration. Does toleration mean acceptance? Does it mean endorsement? Does it mean empowerment? We'll talk about that. And while we are on the subject, we will talk about the mistake of living in a virtual world where the only voices we allow in are the ones who affirm us, but never correct or cha…
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Episode 68 - Money Matters/ Part 2
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Teaching our kids to be financially responsible is a difficult task, but one that dads should take seriously. Maybe you made some mistakes when you were younger. Maybe you are dealing with those mistakes still today. If so, then you are uniquely qualified to help your kids avoid the same mistakes. In this episode I talk about the way my wife and I …
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Episode 67 - Money Matters / Part 1
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It is 2017, and the credit card bills should start rolling in any day now! If you are like so many people over the Christmas and New Years holidays, you spent more money than you could afford. Now it is time to pay the piper. 2017 Doesn't have to go the same way for you. In this episode I talk to you about my own journey of financial responsibility…
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Episode 66 - Gift Giving With a Purpose
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Do you ever feel like you are trapped buying gifts that don't mean anything, for people who won't appreciate them, and won't remember them? Do you dread the credit card bills that will come in January? Even when buying gifts for our kids, the idea of a merry "little" Christmas is altogether a thing of the past. It doesn't have to be! In this week's…
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Episode 65 - Dealing With Bullying - Part 2
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As much as I wish we could, I don't think it is possible to eliminate all the bullies from this world. This is especially true since the definition of bullying is getting larger all the time! I have very little control over the actions of other people. I can't follow my kids around for their entire lives to protect them from every adversity. What I…
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Episode 64 - Dealing With Bullying - Part 1
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Bullying is a problem. It has existed for a long time, and it is not going to go away. As parents we are tasked with helping our kids deal with this problem in their lives. The internet has made the situation worse. Children with unsupervised access to the internet and social media are experiencing bullying in their very own homes! What can parents…
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Episode 63 - Dealing with Difficult Children
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Ever had one of those days? One of those days when you really don't like your kids? Every feel like you are the only one who feels that way? YOU'RE NOT! In today's episode we talk about dealing with difficult kids. We've all got them. I'll talk about my own struggles, and try to give you some encouragement along the way.…
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Episode 62 - Happy Thanksgiving
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In this special Thanksgiving Day episode, we talk turkey. Actually we talk about all things food related. We also discuss some of the traditions our family enjoys each Thanksgiving. Black Friday or Cyber Monday. Do you have a preference? I'll give you mine. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!Mark Foster
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Episode 61 - How to Raise a Protester
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Have you ever wanted to raise your child to block traffic, destroy other people's property, and need therapy when things don't go their way? Probably not. In this week's episode, we take a somewhat tongue in cheek approach to raising our kids to be better than that. We look at things that parents can do, even unintentionally, that promote bad behav…
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Episode 60 - Politically Correct Parenting
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Can today's politically correct mindset influence how we parent our children? Are their things we can say or do, in the hopes of following popular teaching, that can actually handicap our children later in life? How can I make sure that I am not falling for the politically correct pressures on me as a parent? All this an more in this weeks episode.…
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Episode 59 - Modeling Relationships
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What kind of relationships do you want your kids to have? You might be surprised to find out that their relationships will look very much like the ones we model for them in every day life. Does that scare you? Want to know how to model better relationships for your own kids? In this week's episode we talk about that. Don't miss it!…
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Episode 58 - When Giving Them Less is Giving Them More
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Sometimes it can be easy to feel guilty for not being able to provide the things for our children that they see other children receiving. But what if you could give them everything they want? Would it be right? Is it possible that giving them less, could actually be giving them more? We'll talk about that in today's episode.…
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Episode 57 - Three Pillars of Masculinity
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Are there any real men left? The answer is yes. There are. The problem is that they have been pushed out of society. It seems that one of the only places we allow real men is in the movies we watch. Maybe that is because movies are safe. The men in those movies and television shows can't really hurt us. We can sit on our couches and imagine ourselv…
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With the Presidential election in full countdown mode, the art of deception is on display. Why does it seem that the truth doesn't even matter anymore? It really seems like both candidates are trying to lie their way into office. While I can't do anything about that in reality, I can focus on being a truthful individual in my own life. I can provid…
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Episode 55 - Dealing With Change
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After a year away, the How to Be a Dad Today podcast is back with brand new episodes! Dealing With Change deals with the changes that Mark and his family have been going through since his last episode in 2015. Also some changes coming to the website and podcast. You won't want to miss the new "My Memories" segment.…
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Episode 54 - Speaking Their Language: An Adoption Update
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This week's episode is very special in that I am recording and releasing the episode from Poland, where we are completing an international adoption! Adoption is a wonderful adventure, but it has its challenges. Among the greatest, when it comes to international adoption is the challenge of communication. Learning to speak their language with things…
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Episode 53 - Father's Day Tribute
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In this short Father's Day episode, I wanted to take just a little while and relate to the listeners, some of the most important lessons I learned from my dad. I hope you enjoy hearing a little bit about the man who was and is instrumental in my life. My hope is that on this Father's Day you will have similar memories from your Dad. If that is not …
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Episode 52 - The Need for Mentors Part 2
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In this episode we continue the discussion of mentors. We will look at the benefit to those who are mentored, as well as to those doing the mentoring. Also in this episode, we will take a look at a recent Huffington Post article regarding supposed communication mistakes parents make with their kids. For more information go to our website at www.how…
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Episode 51 - The Need For Mentors/Part 1
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There is a great need for mentors in today's world. No matter what country your live in, mentoring is an essential part of growing and becoming the person you want to be. As a Dad, my number one responsibility is to be a mentor in the lives of my children. But what is a mentor? Who should be a mentor? Do I still need a mentor in my own life? Where …
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Episode 50 - Summer Break and Free Range Parenting
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With summer break just around the corner, we need to get a game plan, and get one quickly! Episode 50 is here to offer you some tips, and ideas for how to maintain your sanity when the inmates let loose! Also, "Free Range Parenting:" have you heard of it? In this episode Mark gives you an overview of the book written by Lorene Skenazy, and offers h…
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Episode 49 - Are You a Polyglot?
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Do you speak more than one language? What about the language of love? Did you know that there may be more than one love language, and that there is a good chance your kids all speak a different one? In this episode I review "The 5 Love Languages of Children" by Dr. Gary Chapman and Dr. Ross Campbell. In the book, the popular "5 Love Languages" idea…
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Episode 48 - Conversation With a Fellow Dad
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Sometimes its nice just to sit down with another dad and talk about the ups and downs of parenting, and being a dad in general. In this episode I sit down in studio with my friend, Andy Sharpeta, and talk about his experience when it comes to being a dad. Andy has the unique experience of being on the road nearly every week of the year with his kid…
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Episode 47 - To Be or Not to Be...an Influence
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Should I push my beliefs on my children? Do I have any right to try an influence what they do, or what they believe? Should I just let them make up their own mind about the subjects that are the most important to them? These questions and more in today's episode on influence.Mark Foster
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Episode 46 - Home Alone
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Have you ever been left home alone with the kids while your wife goes out for the evening, or even away for several days? Have you experienced the joys of preparing breakfast lunch and dinner for all those hungery mouths? How about laundry, homework, and bedtime routines? In this episode we discuss how to not only survive, but thrive when left home…
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Episode 45 - Please Don't Call Me Sir
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Respect doesn't mean what it used to. We are living in a culture where respect for the individual is almost gone, and where respecting your elders is something reserved for the Leave it to Beaver re-runs. Well...it doesn't have to be! In this episode we are going to talk about the need for respect, and some things we can do to increase our own atti…
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Episode 44 - Flappy, Fat, and Lazy
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Every New Year people all over the world make resolutions. Most will not see them through. Still, this year, I want to encourage dads everywhere to get rid of that flab and be the best dad they can be. I am not just talking about physical fat. I am also talking about the flabby dad muscles some of us have developed. Are you up for the challenge of …
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Episode 43 - Do Dads Really Matter?
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Do Dads really matter? Can families and children survive without them? Could it be that those in society that seek to minimize the importance of dads are actually correct? NOPE! They are wrong. In this episode I give you three areas in which dads matter to their kids. Resources Mentioned in This Episode The Fatherless Generation Website (Statistics…
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Episode 42 - Dealing With Death
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Dealing with death may be the hardest thing we are called to do in this life. As husbands and dads, we are called upon to offer strength to those in our care who are grieving. Often this leaves us wondering who will be strong for us. This episode deals with this difficult subject and offers some advice for how to help your kids face the death of a …
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Episode 41- Nurture..It's a Manly Word
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Nurture: It's not for sissies. If you are wondering how in the world something like nurture could possibly be for men to take seriously, then you HAVE to listen to this episode. I think you might be suprised. If you are not nurturing your kids...you aren't being a manly dad!Mark Foster
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Buddies/Bullies/Bosses
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EPISODE 40!!!! As we pass the milestone of our 40th episode I am also celebrating my 34th birthday! To celebrate, I am releasing an episode unlike any other episode I have produced here on the podcast. I hope you enjoy it! In today's episode I interview three special guests. There names are: Brian Bruce Joe I think you are really going to enjoy hea…
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Episode 39 - The Need For Masculine Men
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I am a dad. That means I am also a man. Manhood and masculinity is something that is vanishing in our world today. In this episode I get a little passionate about the need for masculinity in men and boys.Mark Foster
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Episode 38 - Effective Communication With Our Kids
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Have you ever been talking to your kids and felt like your weren't getting through? Have you ever seen that blank look that says..."I am looking at you, but I ain't hearin you..."? Well, if you ever wanted to communicate more effectively with your kids, this episode is for you. If you have any other ideas, I would love to have you communicate by go…
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Episode 36 - The Lost Art of Family Dinner
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When you were growing up, did your family have a regular dinner time? Today is seems that family dinner has become a lost art. Families no longer sit down together and eat, talk and spend time together. In this episode I offer some ideas for strengthening or establishing your own family dinner routine. Hopefully it encourages you, and I know that y…
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Episode 36 - Dealing With Confrontation From Your Kids
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Have you ever gotten to that stage in your kid's lives when they really push back against your leadership? Do you remember the day you realized that they really believed they knew better than you? If you haven't gotten there yet...YOU WILL! In this episode I share a little bit about the ways I have dealt with this situation in my own family, and ho…
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Episode 35 - Establishing a Healthy Bedtime Routine
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Okay, bedtime can be pretty stressful. Establishing a bedtime routine is easier said than done. With bathtime, homework, and busy schedules, is having a set bedtime routine even a possibility? YES! You can bring sanity back into your life. You can get your kids in bed without starting WWIII. In this episode I give you some tips on how.…
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Episode 34 - "Daddy, Why Are You and Mommy Fighting?"
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Our kids have recently been going through a transition in which they have begun becoming aware of the times when my wife and I are not getting along. If this hasn't happened to you yet, it will. How do you deal with personal conflicts between you and your spouse? What do you do when the kids ask about it? Do you lie? Do you pretend it doesn't happe…
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Episode 33 - The Evolution of a Dad
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Recently a reviewer left a kind rating and a review which included an honest disagreement with something said in a previous episode. I appreciated their honestly and class, and wanted to address their statements, and share with you the importance of growing as a dad. If we are growing, we should be learning. If we are learning, we will admit that t…
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Episode 32 - How to Be a Full Time Dad, on a Part Time Schedule
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Don't you sometimes wish you could have more time with your kids? Being a dad is one of the most important things we can ever do. So not having a lot of time to invest in the lives of our kids is a challenge. How can we be the best dads we can be when we only have a few hours a week to invest? For the busy dad...and that's most of us, this is the b…
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Episode 31 - How to Be a Deadbeat Dad
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Have you ever heard of a deadbeat dad? Have you ever wondered if you might be one? If you think that a deadbeat dad is simply someone who doesn't pay his child support, then you might be suprised. Being a dad is no easy task, and it is far easier to neglect your duty than to fulfill it. This episode will challenge you to avoid the stigma of being a…
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Episode 30 - Raising My Daughter to Be Feminine
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I want my daughter to be feminine, but not a feminist. There is a difference. As a Dad I believe that I am the most important man in my daughter's life and the one who is entrusted to guide her to become the woman she was meant to be. Raising a feminine daughter may not be popular in this culture, but it is the task I have been called to. Don't kno…
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Episode 29 - Being a Dad Doesn't Come With a Warning Label
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This is a much shorter episode than I have put out as yet, but I think it is a good one. Do you ever wish being a dad came with a warning label? Well, after a particlarly trying few days at my house, I recorded this episode to help remind me why I do what I do. If you are a dad that is at the end of his rope, you may find encouragement here as well…
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