Dudes And Dads Podcast

In this episode, we talk with John Kauffman. John is part of the Big Brother / Big Sister program. After John's kids were older and moved out, John decided to become a big brother to a young man. He tells us about some of the adventures he goes on, and what it means to invest in the life of a young person. LINKS: Youtube video of this episodeSupport the show on Patreon and get bonus content and moreSupport the show on Paypal with a one-time donationWebsite: Dudes And Dads PodcastFacebook: Dudes And DadsInstagram: Dudes And Dads PodcastTwitter: Dudes And DadsYouTube: Dudes And Dads TIMESTAMPS: 0:00) Intro (1:40) Interview with John Kauffman (29:06) Dudes And Dads Pop Quiz (32:10) Outro

In this episode, we talk with Sean Clifford of the Canopy parental control app. Sean is a father of 4 who wants to make the digital world safer for kids all over. He founded canopy and created an app that uses artificial intelligence to search for and actively remove pornography from web pages and images. It also helps keep kids from sexting. Hear more about the app and what it can do in this episode. LINKS: Canopy.usSupport the show on Patreon and get bonus content and moreSupport the show on Paypal with a one-time donationWebsite: Dudes And Dads PodcastFacebook: Dudes And DadsInstagram: Dudes And Dads PodcastTwitter: Dudes And DadsYouTube: Dudes And Dads TIME STAMPS: (0:00) Intro (2:01) Interview with Sean Clifford (37:09) Dudes And Dads Pop Quiz (41:09) Outro

Greg worked in the steel industry, and then he felt the calling to go into ministry and is now a pastor. Greg became the modern-day Job when his son was killed, then one month later, both of his in-laws were killed in a car accident, and one month after that, his dad was diagnosed with cancer, and a few short weeks later, he died. He also had a daughter that found out she was pregnant and then lost the child early in the pregnancy. Through all this, Greg has chosen to worship God in the grief. LINKS: Greg on InstagramSupport the show on Patreon and get bonus content and moreSupport the show on Paypal with a one-time donationWebsite: Dudes And Dads PodcastFacebook: Dudes And DadsInstagram: Dudes And Dads PodcastTwitter: Dudes And DadsYouTube: Dudes And Dads Timestamps: (0:00) Intro (0:38) Greg Serafino Interview (38:13) Dudes And Dads Pop Quiz

In this episode, we chat with Mark Benton, who is a chaplain, about the importance of going to church. LINKS: Let's Talk About It! podcast hosted by Mark Benton IIYoutube video of this episodeSupport the show on Patreon and get bonus content and moreSupport the show on Paypal with a one-time donationWebsite: Dudes And Dads PodcastFacebook: Dudes And DadsInstagram: Dudes And Dads PodcastTwitter: Dudes And DadsYouTube: Dudes And Dads TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Intro (1:03) Interview with Mark Benton II (36:44) Dudes And Dads Pop Quiz

On this episode, Joel and Andy give an update about the podcast and what is going on in their lives. LINKS: Youtube video of this episodeSupport the show on Patreon and get bonus content and moreSupport the show on Paypal with a one-time donationWebsite: Dudes And Dads PodcastFacebook: Dudes And DadsInstagram: Dudes And Dads PodcastTwitter: Dudes And DadsYouTube: Dudes And Dads

In this episode, we talk with Randall Mitschelen about his brain injury, dealing with the things that come with the injury, and leading his family. LINKS: Youtube video of this episode Support the show on Patreon and get bonus content and moreSupport the show on Paypal with a one-time donationWebsite: Dudes And Dads PodcastFacebook: Dudes And DadsInstagram: Dudes And Dads PodcastTwitter: Dudes And DadsYouTube: Dudes And Dads Timestamps (0:00) Intro (1:13) Whats Brewing (4:27) Interview with Randall (45:47) Dudes And Dads Pop Quiz (53:30) Outro

On this episode Joel and Andy talk about how summer gets busy but we need to keep things in focus. We talk about how to win your summer. Audience feedback drives the show. We’d love for you to email us and keep the conversation going! Email feedback@DudesAndDadsPodcast.com or call 574-213-8702. We’d love to hear from you! LINKS: Support the show on Patreon and get bonus content and moreSupport the show on Paypal with a one-time donationWebsite: Dudes And Dads PodcastFacebook: Dudes And DadsInstagram: Dudes And Dads PodcastTwitter: Dudes And DadsYouTube: Dudes And Dads

In this episode, we talk about the "how dad are you" meme, as well as an article by All Pro Dad titled "5 Ways to Destroy Your Marriage" Marriage is something that takes work and we discuss how the things that can cause a marriage to fail. LINKS: 5 ways destroy your marriageIntimately Us appSupport the show on Patreon and get bonus content and moreSupport the show on Paypal with a one-time donationWebsite: Dudes And Dads PodcastFacebook: Dudes And DadsInstagram: Dudes And Dads PodcastTwitter: Dudes And DadsYouTube: Dudes And DadsCall us and leave a voicemail 574-213-8702 or send a voicenote via email feedback at DudesAndDadsPodcast dot com TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Intro (6:28) How dad are you (24:23) How to ruin your marriage (45:56) Outro

In this episode, we talk with Chris from Techless. Techless is a company that created a simple smartphone. There are only a few things you can do with the Wisephone. They built it for parents to give to their kids as well as adults who want to simplify their lives. Techless.comYouTube video of this episodeHelp us upgrade the spaceshipSupport the show on Patreon and get bonus content and moreSupport the show on Paypal with a one-time donationWebsite: Dudes And Dads PodcastFacebook: Dudes And DadsInstagram: Dudes And Dads PodcastTwitter: Dudes And DadsYouTube: Dudes And DadsCall us and leave a voicemail 574-213-8702 or send a voicenote via email feedback at DudesAndDadsPodcast dot com TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Intro (5:38) Interview with Chris (29:28) Upgrade the spaceship (32:00) Outro

In this episode Joel and Andy talk about the importance of self care and some of the things they do as self care. LINKS: REST MinistriesHelp us add to our spaceship (were looking to add hardware)Video of this episode on YouTubeSupport the show on Patreon and get bonus content and moreSupport the show on Paypal with a one-time donationWebsite: Dudes And Dads PodcastFacebook: Dudes And DadsInstagram: Dudes And Dads PodcastTwitter: Dudes And DadsYouTube: Dudes And DadsCall us and leave a voicemail 574-213-8702 or send a voicenote via email feedback at DudesAndDadsPodcast dot com

In this episode, we continue in our two-part series about adoption. We brought our friend Darin Shrock to the studio to talk about his experience with adoption. Darin and his wife have adopted four children from Ethiopia. Darin and his wife also run a non-profit Awake & Alive. Awake & Alive is a champion for educating children in Ethiopia, Africa. LINKS: Awake & AliveYouTube video of this episodeSupport the show on Patreon and get bonus content and moreSupport the show on Paypal with a one-time donationWebsite: Dudes And Dads PodcastFacebook: Dudes And DadsInstagram: Dudes And Dads PodcastTwitter: Dudes And DadsYouTube: Dudes And DadsCall us and leave a voicemail 574-213-8702 or send a voicenote via email feedback at DudesAndDadsPodcast dot com TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Intro (2:51) Interview with Darin Shrock (1:07:13) Dudes and Dads Pop Quiz (1:14:38) Outro

In this episode, we talk with Travis Miller. Travis is the dad of 3 adopted children. Travis and his wife have experienced the death of their first child and now have two 14-year-old kids. The story of their journey is an amazing one that you do not want to miss. LINKS: YouTube video of this episodeSupport the show on Patreon and get bonus content and moreSupport the show on Paypal with a one-time donationWebsite: Dudes And Dads PodcastFacebook: Dudes And DadsInstagram: Dudes And Dads PodcastTwitter: Dudes And DadsYouTube: Dudes And DadsCall us and leave a voicemail 574-213-8702 or send a voicenote via email feedback at DudesAndDadsPodcast dot com Timestamps: (0:00) Intro (1:17) What's Brewing (7:25) Interview (52:52) Dudes and Dads Pop Quiz (1:00:52) Outro

In this episode, we talk with Jail Chaplain, Cory Martin about what he is doing in the jail, and outside the jail to help  people in the community. We also talk about how he is an enneagram 6, what that means , how it effects his work and home life. Elkhart County Jail MinistryCory Martin on InstagramThe Water DancerYouTube video of this episodeSupport the show on Patreon and get bonus content and moreSupport the show on Paypal with a one-time donationWebsite: Dudes And Dads PodcastFacebook: Dudes And DadsInstagram: Dudes And Dads PodcastTwitter: Dudes And DadsYouTube: Dudes And DadsCall us and leave a voicemail 574-213-8702 or send a voicenote via email feedback at DudesAndDadsPodcast dot com TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Intro (1:23) Cory Martin (59:32) Pop Quiz (1:04:46) Outro

In this episode, Joel and Andy talk with Julie Lehman about goal setting, why new years resolutions don't work, and how to have successful goals that are accomplishable. LINKS: YouTube video of this episodeSupport the show on Patreon and get bonus content and moreSupport the show on Paypal with a one-time donationWebsite: Dudes And Dads PodcastFacebook: Dudes And DadsInstagram: Dudes And Dads PodcastTwitter: Dudes And DadsYouTube: Dudes And DadsCall us and leave a voicemail 574-213-8702 or send a voicenote via email feedback at DudesAndDadsPodcast dot com TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Intro (1:46) What's Brewing (2:31) Just do it, goal setting for 2021 (44:14) Outro

We are about to release season 3 of the Dudes and Dads Podcast. We are super excited to go on this journey with you.

In this episode, Andy and Joel talk with two local pastors, Gene Troyer and Chris Knight, about the year in review. We ask tough questions like what have you learned about yourself in this pandemic year? What makes pastoring a challenge now. What are you doing to stay mentally healthy, and more. LINKS: RESTōR.churchWakarusa Missionary ChurchChris Knight on FacebookYouTube video of this episodeSupport the show on Patreon and get bonus content and moreSupport the show on Paypal with a one-time donationWebsite: Dudes And Dads PodcastFacebook: Dudes And DadsInstagram: Dudes And Dads PodcastTwitter: Dudes And DadsYouTube: Dudes And DadsCall us and leave a voicemail 574-213-8702 or send a voicenote via email feedback at DudesAndDadsPodcast dot com TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Intro (1:08) What's Brewing (2:57) Listener Feedback (6:15) A Year in Review with Gene and Chris (1:11:18) Dudes and Dads Pop Quiz (1:21:14) Outro

In this episode, Joel and Andy talk about giving gifts that are outside the usual ideas of gifting. We want our kids to make memories, so in this episode, the guys talk about some ideas that they want to do for their kids and challenging you to do something similar for your children! LINKS: YouTube video of this episodeSupport the show on Patreon and get bonus content and moreSupport the show on Paypal with a one-time donationWebsite: Dudes And Dads PodcastFacebook: Dudes And DadsInstagram: Dudes And Dads PodcastTwitter: Dudes And DadsYouTube: Dudes And DadsCall us and leave a voicemail 574-213-8702 or send a voicenote via email feedback at DudesAndDadsPodcast dot com TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Intro (1:41) Whats Brewing (7:24) Gifting Outside the Box

In this episode, Joel and Andy talk about a positive approach to parenting. With everything that is going on in the world today, it is easy to find ourselves saying, “poor kids, they have lost so much.” So today, we talk about how there is a better approach to parenting, a positive one. LINKS: YouTube video of this episodeSupport the show on Patreon and get bonus content and moreSupport the show on Paypal with a one-time donationWebsite: Dudes And Dads PodcastFacebook: Dudes And DadsInstagram: Dudes And Dads PodcastTwitter: Dudes And DadsYouTube: Dudes And DadsCall us and leave a voicemail 574-213-8702 or send a voicenote via email feedback at DudesAndDadsPodcast dot com

October is pregnancy and infant loss awareness month. 1 in 4 pregnancies ends in a loss. In this episode, Joel and Andy talk about the stillbirth that Andy’s family experienced in 2014. They talk about how people can support their friends experiencing loss and other support options. LINKS: A past episode about pregnancy and infant loss: Grieving Dads - S1E3HopeMommiesNorthern Indiana Hope MommiesYouTube video of this episodeSupport the show on Patreon and get bonus content and moreSupport the show on Paypal with a one-time donationWebsite: Dudes And Dads PodcastFacebook: Dudes And DadsInstagram: Dudes And Dads PodcastTwitter: Dudes And DadsYouTube: Dudes And DadsCall us and leave a voicemail 574-213-8702 or send a voicenote via email feedback at DudesAndDadsPodcast dot com TIMESTAMPS: (3:02) What's Brewing(7:51) Pregnancy and Infant Loss

In 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 episodeSupport the show on Patreon and get bonus content and moreSupport the show on Paypal with a one-time donationWebsite: Dudes And Dads PodcastFacebook: Dudes And DadsInstagram: Dudes And Dads PodcastTwitter: Dudes And DadsYouTube: Dudes And DadsCall us and leave a voicemail 574-213-8702 or send a voicenote via email DudesAndDadsPodcast at gmail dot com