“Learn to forgive yourself.”

Ben Beakes is dropping wisdom to wrap up season 2 of the Dad Pod.

Ben is the founding and managing partner of Three Point Strategies, a government affairs, and public relations firm. He and the guys chat about the pride he felt in watching his son navigate being bullied by an adult, the importance of surrounding yourself with mentors, and why we must teach our kids the value of perseverance.

+ Dave and Bobby both struggle to understand why their kids would willingly eat stickers and leaves when they don’t consistently eat real food.

We’ll be back in 2022 with Season 3 of Dad Pod. Until then, enjoy the ride; it goes much too quickly.

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Byron Johnson joins the guys this week on the Dad Pod!

Byron is the Director of the Institute for Studies of Religion, a Distinguished Professor of the Social Sciences at Baylor University, and an accomplished author and grant writer.

Dave has referenced Byron many times on the show and his study of a maximum-security prison in Louisiana. Byron chats with the guys about that incredible study, the lessons he learned about true joy and fatherhood from the prisoners he spent time with, and the importance of a faith community.

+ Bobby doesn’t read the fine print when he enrolls his daughter in Pre-K & Dave compares his mustache to the mustaches in the local fire department.

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It’s the latest edition of The Dads Go Deep! No guest this week, but Dave & Bobby cover a lot of ground, including:

- their connections to NBA icon Jerry West;
- Dave’s inability to move on from an honorable mention at his 1998 elementary school social studies fair;
- making the transition from employee to dad at the end of each day;
- the power of friendships.

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Steve Lemig joins the show this week!

Steve is the founder of a top fatherhood blog called wilderdad.com. He is a writer, outdoor athlete, and dad. Steve talks with the guys about the ways he coped with a difficult upbringing (being raised in spiritual and political cults), the joy of sharing hobbies with your kids, and the honor of providing his family with something he never had - a safe place.

+ Bobby shares his excitement at pawning off his kids’ nonstop questions on their teachers & Dave gets insulted when Bobby thinks that he doesn’t know anything about NASCAR.

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How do fathers successfully raise daughters and become better people, themselves, in the process? Dr. Michelle Watson has dedicated her life to answering this question.

A newlywed at 60 years of age, Michelle is an author, speaker, and trained psychologist but, as the title of her podcast, “The Dad Whisperer,” implies, she’s an expert on father/daughter relationships.

Michelle chats with the guys about practical steps we can all take to build deeper relationships with our kids, the importance of honesty in parenthood, and the transformational power of telling our children the story of our lives - including how she has reframed her own childhood abuse as a powerful chapter in her life journey.

+ Bobby is confidently wrong at recalling names correctly & Dave admits how much he looks in the mirror.

Learn more about Michelle and get access to her books, podcast, and additional resources at:
https://drmichellewatson.com

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“True learning happens between the poles, not just between the ears.”

Is travel an essential part of a healthy family? Rainer Jenss says YES.

In 2009 Rainer and his wife sold their house and took their two young children on a year-long trip around the world! The experience had such a profound impact on Rainer that he has since dedicated himself to advocating for family travel, founding the Family Travel Association, an organization committed to helping families incorporate travel into their lives.

Rainer has worked for National Geographic, serving as publisher for National Geographic Kids, CNN International, and Business Travel International. His work has appeared in USA Today, Bloomberg Business, New York Times, ABC News, and The Wall Street Journal, to name a few. Rainer chats with the Dad Pod guys about the powerful positive outcomes travel can have on a family and the importance of letting your children have input on vacation plans.

+ Bobby ends the show by naming every person he’s ever met & Dave and Rainer bond over their unique last names.

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Brian Casto is this week's guest on the Dad Pod Podcast!

Brian is an educator (and is a finalist for the West Virginia State “Teacher of the Year” award) and a father of three. Brian’s work with educational videos, including his latest venture, “Where in West Virginia is Mr. Casto?” has helped make history fun and accessible to middle school students around the country. Brian chats with the guys about learning from his kids more than he ever imagined, the vital role that a teacher can play in a child's life, and how despite his parents still holding on to a landline, his refusal to call it.

+ Bobby doesn’t brush his teeth NEARLY enough, and Dave reveals that his dad once did his college homework for him and jumps the gun on wanting Bobby to congratulate him on a recent award.

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Fatherhood and finances this week on the DPP!

Jacob Tenney is a father of five, a professor, and a financial planner - he joins the guys this week to share insight into some important shifts we can all make in the way we think about our money.

+ Bobby hopes Jacob won't bill the show for the free financial advice & Dave thinks he's a financial expert despite purchasing an extremely expensive bed.

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