Daddy Issues Episode 10: Having "The Talk"

Larry Smith receives a prestigious award. Jason and Larry reflect on the podcast's effect on their own parenting. And a some big events coming up for Fathers and Families Center!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael now has a sense of purpose and feels like a "new version of myself". What a pleasure to hear this young man's story of simply "showing up and being willing to learn". Michael talks about the "Strong Fathers" program at Fathers & Families Center of Indianapolis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Baseball, softball, basketball, hockey, lacrosse, football, rugby, cross country, pickleball, volleyball, track & field, soccer, field hockey, flag football, cheer, e-sports! Rec sports and travel sports are a huge part of many families lives. Scott Spillman, Exec Direector of Mudsock Youth Athletics, joins Larry and Jason to discuss how parents can navigate the challenges of our kids playing sports.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What does Fathers and Families Center do? Who do they help and how? Jason and Larry listen to Kaleb Davis tell the story of his fatherhood jurney as an alumnus of the Strong Fathers Program at FFC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Part 2 of 2. Matt Landry is a dad, husband, baseball fan and pastor in Indianapolis. Matt is raising money for Gleaner's Food Bank by playing catch all over Central Indiana. He's also working to be a great dad of young boys in a challenging world.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jason and Larry sit down with Matt Landry, a dad, husband, baseball fan and pastor. Matt is raising money for Gleaner's Food Bank by playing catch all over Central Indiana. He's also working to be a great dad of young boys in a challenging world. Part 1 of 2See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Life is hard and parenting even harder. How can us dads raise our kids in a time where social justice is such a critical issue? Pastor Annettra Jones joins Larry and Jason in a frank discussion about faith, trauma and reclaiming the time. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How can we grow as fathers? What do our kids wish we knew about them? Donna Marino, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, shares some simple yet profound insights with Larry and Jason, to kick off 2025.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When it comes to The Birds and The Bees, it's kinda tricky. How do you have "The Talk" with your son or daughter? Edreece Redmond joins Larry and Jason to share insights and thoughts on making it less awkward. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do we pass on our own beliefs to our kids in a healthy and effective way? How can we instruct them while also making sure their belief is truly their own? Jason and Larry talk with Joe Garrison, a father of two and former youth minister, about making it genuine.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.