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300 | Celebration Episode: 30+ Voices, 90+ Takeaways
It’s the 300th episode of DadAwesome! In celebration of this milestone, check out these 90+ practical takeaways from 30+ fathers in all walks of life. Thank you for being part of the DadAwesome community.
299 | Escaping Sedation, Meeting Jesus in Your Pain, and Sharing Fresh Jesus Stories (John Eldredge)
John Eldredge recently returned from a sabbatical where he discovered deeper truths about God’s love and plans for us. Now, he’s imparting his wisdom about how to experience healing, joy, and adventure amid the challenges of life.
298 | Dialing In, Leading with Love, and Being the Loudest Voice in Your Child’s Ears (Dr. Jackson Drumgoole)
Dr. Jackson Drumgoole combines passion and practical strategies in this episode. With his F3 and D3 methods, you can help your child identify their gifts and launch them into the world for success.
297 | Cultivating a Prayer Life, Sharing Joy Bombs, and Delighting in What Your Kids Delight In (Alex Burton)
Alex Burton once asked his trusted friends a vulnerable question: “What do you see in my life that I’m not seeing?” Their honest responses shifted his outlook on his marriage and parenting. Now, he’s here to share the valuable lessons that helped him experience more joy and grow closer to God and his family.
296 | Reaching the Mountaintop, Retiring as a Rookie, and Being All-Out for God (Gaelin Elmore: Part 2)
In the second part of our conversation, Gaelin Elmore describes the spiritual awakening he experienced in his journey through professional sports. He also shares the lessons he learned by walking away from the things he idolized in order to be all-out for God.
295 | Entering Foster Care, Surviving Abuse, and Accepting Grace (Gaelin Elmore: Part 1)
Gaelin Elmore’s childhood experiences included foster care, homelessness, and abuse. Now a father of two young girls, he reflects on how his past shaped his parenting and shares what other dads need to know about stepping up for children in foster care.
294 | Sharpening Your Spirit, Getting One Ahead, and Balancing Activities (Roger Thompson: Part 2)
After 52 years of marriage, Roger Thompson has learned a thing or two about how to have a thriving relationship. In this episode, he shares his powerful tactic for keeping his marriage strong. Plus, he urges young dads to reconsider the way they prioritize their children’s activities.
293 | Investing into Brotherhood, Choosing Endurance Over Comfort, and the Rock Climbing Analogy (Roger Thompson: Part 1)
For Roger Thompson, discipling other men is life-giving. Between his father’s salvation story and his own childhood, Roger has experienced the empowering nature of brotherhood firsthand. In the first part of this conversation, he highlights the role of endurance and fortitude to encourage you in your fatherhood climb.
292 | Passing on Advice, Sharing Fatherhood Resources, and Praying for Other Dads (Joe Ostrem, Tyler Van Eps, and Dago Darezzo: Part 2)
In the second part of this campfire conversation, Jeff, Joe, Tyler, and Dago discuss fatherhood models, top resource recommendations, and advice for rookie dads. They conclude with powerful intercessory prayer for other fathers in the DadAwesome community.
291 | Defining Family Values, Living Out Your Faith, and Following Gideon’s Example (Joe Ostrem, Tyler Van Eps, and Dago Darezzo: Part 1)
In this conversation, four fathers sit around a campfire to discuss all things fatherhood. You’ll be inspired and equipped to live out your family values, lead by example, and engage in significant spiritual conversations within your brotherhood.
290 | Being Present Over Perfect, Gamifying Fatherhood, and Staying Curious (Jeff Zaugg)
Jeff Zaugg steps behind the microphone in this episode to share his personal fatherhood journey and how he adds adventure and intentionality to the dad life. Interviewed by Dr. Michelle Canfield Watson, Jeff shares powerful encouragement and insights for fathers in any stage of parenting.
289 | Living with Zeal, Laying Down Burdens, and Taking Two Shifts (Moses Ehambe)
As a father of seven, Moses Ehambe’s passion and energy is remarkable. His message will inspire and equip you to elevate every area of your life by pursuing excellence and finding a brotherhood that will support you.
287 | Creating Intentional Spaces, Carrying the Spirit of Elijah, and Fighting Against the Destruction of Fathers (Jeremy Pryor: Part 2)
Jeremy Pryor is back in Part 2 of this conversation to share how dads can create intentional spaces in their home for meaningful family memories. He also encourages fathers to carry the spirit of Elijah by loving and zealously defending the multigenerational family.