What makes a grandpa unforgettable? In this heartwarming episode of The Grandpa Channel, Steve Harris sits down with financial planner and devoted grandpa Dennis Bledsoe to explore the true legacy of grandparents. From passing down faith and resilience through family traditions to sharing pioneer stories that inspire gratitude, Dennis reveals how grandpas can build deep grandchildren connections that last for generations.

Discover why curiosity and listening are the real superpowers of grandfathers, how faith traditions strengthen family ties, and the surprising ways grandkids nickname, connect with, and love their Papa. This episode is packed with wisdom, laughter, and the timeless reminder that family legacy is built one small story at a time.

In this conversation with Dennis Bledsoe, we explore the beauty and responsibility of being a grandpa:

• Family Legacy & Faith → The role of traditions, testimonies, and gratitude in shaping strong families.

• Passing Down Resilience → How sharing pioneer stories helps grandkids face today’s challenges with courage.

• Grandchildren Connection → From nicknames like “Papa Dennis” to spoiling them with Mountain Man Breakfast, Dennis shows how joy is found in small, everyday moments.

• Curiosity & Listening as Superpowers → Why leaning in, asking questions, and truly hearing others creates bonds that outlast generations.

• Pioneer Stories That Inspire → Lessons from ancestors who endured hardship, sacrificed, and built a foundation for today’s blessings.

This episode reminds us that being a grandparent isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence, resilience, and passing on love that shapes the future.

✨ Let’s Grandpa.

What if the moments your kids or grandkids remember most aren’t the big vacations, the perfect holidays, or the expensive gifts… but the goofy games you made up in the living room?

In this episode of The Grandpa Channel, Steve Harris talks with Mollie Diamond about her dad, Wid — a grandpa who turned ordinary evenings into magic. From “Poison Pillow” battles to the game of “Duddo” to a pretend snow-removal business, Wid showed his family that presence over perfection creates the kind of joy that lasts for generations.

Through his playful grandpa stories, his unconditional love, and his Christ-like qualities, Wid left a family legacy of laughter, resilience, and faith that continues to shape his children and grandchildren.

This episode is a tender reminder that you don’t need to be perfect to leave a mark — you just need to show up, listen, laugh, and create joy out of the small things.

In this heartwarming conversation with Mollie Diamond, you’ll discover:

• 🎭 The power of small traditions — how games like Poison Pillow, Duddo, and a pretend snow-removal business became the most cherished grandpa stories.

• ❤️ How unconditional love explained through simple rituals can be a child’s greatest security.

• 👂 Why listening and understanding are the foundation for joy-filled relationships.

• 🌱 How spiritual resilience made Wid’s humor, faith, and laughter shine even in hospital rooms.

• ✝️ What living like Jesus looks like in practice: not grand sermons, but small, everyday acts of kindness and presence.

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 How these playful, made-up games turned into a family legacy his grandchildren will never forget.

✨ The takeaway: You don’t need big plans or perfect execution to leave a lasting legacy. Every parent and grandparent can create joy by leaning into the silly, the small, and the spontaneous.

What does being a good grandparent really look like? In this heartfelt episode of The Grandpa Channel, host Steve “Rivers” Harris sits down with his longtime friend Kyle Winther to explore what it means to show up for your family.

Kyle shares lessons from his 93-year-old father, the importance of being grandparents who create road trip memories, and the quiet legacy of his Norwegian grandfather. You’ll hear why being a good grandpa isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence, patience, and stories that last.

Tune in for:

• How to be a good grandparent without overthinking it

• The “quiet dignity” every family notices

• Making family road trip memories your grandkids will treasure

• Passing on values and humor through everyday moments

• Why imperfect storytelling is still legacy-building

🎧 Listen now to discover practical wisdom and encouragement for your own grandparenting journey.

• Growing up in Murray, Utah & raising a family nearby

• Kyle’s father: a model of “quiet dignity”

• Grandparenting across generations (from sleigh rides to road trips)

• The mechanic grandpa who taught by doing

• Norwegian ancestry, handwritten journals & family photos

• How to be a good grandparent by simply being there

• The superpower every grandpa already has

• Advice for grandpas who want to improve