The Fatherhood Challenge Podcast & Radio Program

We’re taking a relaxed, honest look at a tool designed to help unpack that weight: EMDR therapy. We’re going to break down what EMDR actually is, cut through the jargon, and discuss who it’s right for—and just as importantly, who it isn't for. You’ll hear some powerful stories of real dads who’ve used it to step out of survival mode and back into their families' lives. Stephanie McAlister is joining me remotely from Canada. Stephanie is a clinical counselor with Virtual Connect. Stephanie spends her time helping people navigate heavy emotional terrain and process past experiences so they can show up more fully in their daily lives.Through her work with fathers across Canada, she's seen firsthand how unprocessed trauma can subtly hijack a dad's ability to stay present with his family. Today, she's here to give us an unfiltered look at EMDR—how it works, what to expect.Free 7-Day Mental Health Toolkit:https://mailchi.mp/virtualconnect.ca/iebdnb2yorTo connect with Stephanie at Virtual Connect and book your free 15min consultation (Canadians Only), visit: https://virtualconnect.ca/ US citizens are welcome to explore resources.For a free therapy consultation in the US, visit: https://www.dreamweavertherapypllc.com/Stop reading the same dusty bedtime book for the 100th time—turn your child into the main character tonight! 🦸‍♂️✨Every dad knows the nightly storytime struggle: you want to ignite your child's imagination, but after a long day, creating a whole new adventure from scratch feels exhausting. With Goodnight Little Hero, you get to co-author personalized bedtime stories where your child becomes the hero saving the day.Whether they want to explore outer space or tame a keyboard-playing dragon, you shape the world in seconds—creating priceless bonding moments they’ll remember forever.👉 Ready to level up bedtime? Go to https://goodnightlittlehero.com/?utm_source=fatherhoodchallenge&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=underwriter Use promo code FATHERHOOD to take $25 off a yearly plan for new customers.

In this episode, we're talking about how something as simple as a bedtime story can become a powerful tool for building confidence, character, and connection with your kids. We'll discuss why intentional bedtime routines matter, how stories shape identity, and how fathers can create meaningful moments that leave a lasting impact long after the lights go out.Derek Salyers is the founder of Good Night Little Hero, a company dedicated to creating bedtime experiences that encourage children, build confidence, and strengthen family connections.What started as a simple idea has grown into a mission to help kids see themselves as capable, courageous, and deeply valued, all through the power of storytelling.👉 Ready to level up bedtime? Go to https://goodnightlittlehero.com/?utm_source=fatherhoodchallenge&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=underwriter Use promo code FATHERHOOD to take $25 off a yearly plan for new customers.

Dads work really hard to build businesses and build careers—not just to pay the bills, but to protect and provide for the people we love most. But life can throw a curveball when you least expect it, and in those moments, we’re forced to answer a serious question: Does the work we do control our lives, or does it give us the freedom to show up for our families when it matters most?Chance Sweat is a husband, father, business owner, and business broker with a passion for helping entrepreneurs build companies that can thrive without requiring them to be tied to a desk 80 hours a week.Back in 2023, Chance and his family faced the ultimate test when his wife, Taylor, was diagnosed with breast cancer at just 29 years old. Because Chance had intentionally built a business designed to run without his daily presence, he was able to completely step away for three months to walk alongside her, focus on her healing, and be fully present for his family.Today, Taylor is cancer-free, and Chance is sharing his journey—not just as a story of survival and faith, but as a roadmap for how dads can treat their work as everyday ministry and build true freedom into their lives.To learn more about the resources Chance mentioned in this episode visit: https://chancesweat.com/Stop reading the same dusty bedtime book for the 100th time—turn your child into the main character tonight! 🦸‍♂️✨Every dad knows the nightly storytime struggle: you want to ignite your child's imagination, but after a long day, creating a whole new adventure from scratch feels exhausting. With Goodnight Little Hero, you get to co-author personalized bedtime stories where your child becomes the hero saving the day.Whether they want to explore outer space or tame a keyboard-playing dragon, you shape the world in seconds—creating priceless bonding moments they’ll remember forever.👉 Ready to level up bedtime? Go to https://goodnightlittlehero.com/?utm_source=fatherhoodchallenge&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=underwriter Use promo code FATHERHOOD to take $25 off a yearly plan for new customers.

We dads spend a massive chunk of our lives thinking about money. We work hard to earn it, budget it, save it, and make sure our families are provided for. But so often, our culture teaches us to look at money through a lens of total ownership that everything in our bank account is simply 'ours' to control. But what happens when we shift that mindset? What if, instead of seeing ourselves as owners, we start viewing ourselves as stewards—temporary caretakers of resources entrusted to us for a higher purpose? We will spend this episode diving into that exact shift.Matt Morizio is a thoughtful leader, communicator, and guide when it comes to aligning our everyday decisions—especially around our resources—with timeless, faith-driven principles. Matt is an entrepreneur and founder of Reconstructing Wealth, and before that he chased his baseball dreams as a catcher and pitcher in the Kansas City Royals minor league system.To learn more about Reconstructing Wealth visit: https://reconstructingwealth.com/Stop reading the same dusty bedtime book for the 100th time—turn your child into the main character tonight! 🦸‍♂️✨Every dad knows the nightly storytime struggle: you want to ignite your child's imagination, but after a long day, creating a whole new adventure from scratch feels exhausting. With Goodnight Little Hero, you get to co-author personalized bedtime stories where your child becomes the hero saving the day.Whether they want to explore outer space or tame a keyboard-playing dragon, you shape the world in seconds—creating priceless bonding moments they’ll remember forever.👉 Ready to level up bedtime? Go to https://goodnightlittlehero.com/?utm_source=fatherhoodchallenge&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=underwriter Use promo code FATHERHOOD to take $25 off a yearly plan for new customers.

In this episode we’re sitting down with the founder and Executive Director of EMPOWR to talk about how he maintained an unbreakable bond with his daughter in the face of alienation. We’re going to talk about staying grounded, keeping hope alive, and what it really takes to stand strong for your kids when the odds feel stacked against you. We're also going to reveal the secret to discovering your identity in purpose and how to live a purpose driven life instead of fear led.Adrian Devezin. Adrian is a dedicated dad, an advocate for intentional parenting, and the founder and Executive Director of EMPOWR—an organization focused on uplifting and equipping families and youth.To visit Adrian's website and connect with him or learn more about EMPOWR, visit: https://www.empowrco.org/Stop reading the same dusty bedtime book for the 100th time—turn your child into the main character tonight! 🦸‍♂️✨Every dad knows the nightly storytime struggle: you want to ignite your child's imagination, but after a long day, creating a whole new adventure from scratch feels exhausting. With Goodnight Little Hero, you get to co-author personalized bedtime stories where your child becomes the hero saving the day.Whether they want to explore outer space or tame a keyboard-playing dragon, you shape the world in seconds—creating priceless bonding moments they’ll remember forever.👉 Ready to level up bedtime? Go to https://goodnightlittlehero.com/?utm_source=fatherhoodchallenge&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=underwriter Use promo code FATHERHOOD to take $25 off a yearly plan for new customers.

This episode is part 2 of our conversation with Adam Weisner. If you have not listened to part 1 we strongly recommend listening to that first, then coming back and listening to this one.Adam Weisner is a dedicated husband, father, and entrepreneur who is passionate about helping men build businesses that reflect their deeply held values.Having navigated the transition out of traditional corporate environments himself, Adam understands the tension so many dads feel between chasing career success and showing up fully for their families. He dedicated his work to showing fathers how to build Kingdom-minded businesses—enterprises that glorify God, generate real freedom, and keep family where it belongs: right at the center of a father’s life.To learn more about Adam Weisner or find his book mentioned in the episode visit: https://www.adamweisner.com/Stop reading the same dusty bedtime book for the 100th time—turn your child into the main character tonight! 🦸‍♂️✨Every dad knows the nightly storytime struggle: you want to ignite your child's imagination, but after a long day, creating a whole new adventure from scratch feels exhausting. With Goodnight Little Hero, you get to co-author personalized bedtime stories where your child becomes the hero saving the day.Whether they want to explore outer space or tame a keyboard-playing dragon, you shape the world in seconds—creating priceless bonding moments they’ll remember forever.👉 Ready to level up bedtime? Go to https://goodnightlittlehero.com/?utm_source=fatherhoodchallenge&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=underwriter Use promo code FATHERHOOD to take $25 off a yearly plan for new customers.

So many dads hit a point in their careers where they look at the 9-to-5 grind and realize something is missing. They want to provide for their families, but they also want to be truly present for the moments that matter most. And for a lot of men, there's a growing desire to build something bigger than just a paycheck—a business that aligns with their faith, honors God, and leaves a lasting legacy.Adam Weisner is a dedicated husband, father, and entrepreneur who is passionate about helping men build businesses that reflect their deeply held values. Having navigated the transition out of traditional corporate environments himself, Adam understands the tension so many dads feel between chasing career success and showing up fully for their families. He dedicated his work to showing fathers how to build Kingdom-minded businesses—enterprises that glorify God, generate real freedom, and keep family where it belongs: right at the center of a father’s life.To learn more about Adam Weisner or find his book mentioned in the episode visit: https://www.adamweisner.com/Stop reading the same dusty bedtime book for the 100th time—turn your child into the main character tonight! 🦸‍♂️✨Every dad knows the nightly storytime struggle: you want to ignite your child's imagination, but after a long day, creating a whole new adventure from scratch feels exhausting. With Goodnight Little Hero, you get to co-author personalized bedtime stories where your child becomes the hero saving the day.Whether they want to explore outer space or tame a keyboard-playing dragon, you shape the world in seconds—creating priceless bonding moments they’ll remember forever.👉 Ready to level up bedtime? Go to https://goodnightlittlehero.com/?utm_source=fatherhoodchallenge&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=underwriter Use promo code FATHERHOOD to take $25 off a yearly plan for new customers.

Every single year, millions of devoted, loving fathers walk into a courtroom expecting a system built on justice, fairness, and the best interests of their children—only to realize they have stepped onto a financial and emotional battlefield heavily weighted against them. The family court system isn't just flawed; for many dads, it feels fundamentally broken. We are going deep into the belly of the beast with someone who has been in the trenches both personally and professionally.Keith Barton is a former Marine Corps combat veteran, former aviator, logistics operator, congressional candidate, and tireless advocate for national family court reform. After successfully fighting his own child custody case all the way through a Florida appellate court victory, Keith turned his personal ordeal into a mission to overhaul the system for American families.You can find Keith's resources mentioned in this episode at: https://www.bartonfortexas.com/initiatives/responsible-rntr4To read the legal opinion in the Barton vs Barton case referenced in the episode, visit: https://law.justia.com/cases/florida/first-district-court-of-appeal/2026/1d2025-1821.htmlWant to support The Fatherhood Challenge? Here are two easy ways:Merch: https://thefatherhoodchallenge.dashery.com/Donation: https://www.thefatherhoodchallenge.com/donateIs your internet service provider jerking you around by providing unreliable service, poor customer service and STILL expecting you to pay for it? Fire them! You have options.Visit https://starlink.com?referral=RC-DF-14196101-41439-90 and look at the amazing options Starlink has. Sign up and get a free month of service while it lasts. By signing up you will also help The Fatherhood Challenge accomplish its mission another year.

Conversations at home can shift tone fast. A simple comment about politics or some other charged topic can turn a comfortable dinner into something tense and quiet. Most families don’t want that, and honestly, it takes a toll when every gathering feels like it might turn into a debate.This episode is all about lowering that emotional temperature. We’re looking at practical ways to keep the atmosphere calm, even when the topic gets tricky.Dr. Samuel Eshleman Latimer is a social and clinical psychologist who specializes in conflict management. Samuel is an adjunct professor at the Global Centre for Advanced Studies and founded Fostering Growth and Cooperation to provide evidence-based family and couples therapy as a practical contribution toward building a healthier democratic society. Samuel has provided workshops at places like Columbia University, Cincinnati Children's, and Child Focus, and has contributed to numerous podcasts, including DBT & Me, The Super Daddy Club, and The Olympia Psychology Podcast.You can find the resources Dr. Latimer mentioned in this episode here: https://www.fosteringgrowthandcooperation.com/Want to support The Fatherhood Challenge? Here are two easy ways:Merch: https://thefatherhoodchallenge.dashery.com/Donation: https://www.thefatherhoodchallenge.com/donateIs your internet service provider jerking you around by providing unreliable service, poor customer service and STILL expecting you to pay for it? Fire them! You have options.Visit https://starlink.com?referral=RC-DF-14196101-41439-90 and look at the amazing options Starlink has. Sign up and get a free month of service while it lasts. By signing up you will also help The Fatherhood Challenge accomplish its mission another year.

Today, we’re diving into a conversation that’s all about giving families a real advantage when the unexpected happens such as when a child goes missing. It’s practical, it’s forward‑thinking, and honestly, it’s one of those things that makes you stop and say, “Why aren’t more people doing this?” Curious? Chuck Still spent years as a detective with the Tustin Police Department, working cases that no family ever wants to face. And instead of walking away from that chapter of his life, he took everything he learned and built something that gives families a real advantage when the unexpected happens.He’s the creator of My Family ID, an app that lets parents securely store digital fingerprints and 3D face scans of their kids — tools that can make all the difference when time matters most. Chuck’s heart for protecting families didn’t retire when he did. It just found a new mission.To learn more about My Family ID and download, visit: https://myfamilyid.org/download/Want to support The Fatherhood Challenge? Here are two easy ways:Merch: https://thefatherhoodchallenge.dashery.com/Donation: https://www.thefatherhoodchallenge.com/donateIs your internet service provider jerking you around by providing unreliable service, poor customer service and STILL expecting you to pay for it? Fire them! You have options.Visit https://starlink.com?referral=RC-DF-14196101-41439-90 and look at the amazing options Starlink has. Sign up and get a free month of service while it lasts. By signing up you will also help The Fatherhood Challenge accomplish its mission another year.