Being a Present Father and Grandfather

How we speak to our children sets the tone for our children. It’s the voice they remember and hear in their heads. Grandparents can help because they have been there and made the mistakes. They can help share lessons learned.

This Father's Day our special guests share stories and examples of a true Present Father.  The Stutzman children share what it was like growing up with an involved and present father and mother.  They share the consistent lessons and advice from their parents that they carry on to this day.   Listen in and hear how the smallest of experiences have lasting impacts on our children.   Happy Father's Day to all the Dads and Single Mom's.  Today we honor you for accepting the toughest and most rewarding job of all.

Being a desperate man is one thing, but a desperate husband and father can take you to a level that few dare to venture. Today’s episode is a look at a father who has run out of not only options, but time. What would you do? Listen in to hear how this competent father dealt with his situation.

Listen in to a free-flowing conversation about intention, purpose, and action.  This episode will touch on being intentional in our relationships as husbands, fathers, and individuals.  And, how intention and purpose help us become more present in our family's lives.  We also share the five phrases every father should be using and we touch on forgiveness.    Whether you are a new father, soon-to-be father, or an experienced father, this episode has some valuable information that we hope resonates with you.  After listening, we ask that you share this episode and podcast with others.  So, sit back and listen, as we share about intention, purpose, and action.

Welcome to Season 2 of Being a Present Father Podcast. This episode kicks off the season with the introduction of a new co-host. Now, we are just two guys with a Dad Pod.  Our new co-host is Doug Stutzman and he will share his experiences as a father and touch on the importance of goals and having a loving relationship with the mother of your children.  He will share the most important advice he passes to his children and how his father help shape the father, husband, and man he is today. So, listen in and welcome Doug Stutzman to the Dad Pod.  

Santa shares how the current pandemic has impacted his visits and how it has affected the North Pole.  He also talks about his experiences as a father and what surprised him the most.  Santa also gives his definition of a Present Father and what three pieces of advice he finds most important.  Tune in and list to this festive conversation.

In this episode we speak with Dave Olander, co-host of Fearless Fathers podcast. Dave O shares why he started the Fearless Fathers show and shares his experiences as a father.  We also talk about his experience growing up with divorced parents and how that shaped him as a father and a husband.  Dave also shares things like the one in 16 effect and much more.

This is a continuation of our Father's Day Special called Father and Sons Plain Talk.  Listen to hear about the influence grandparents have on our children and about traditions, culture, and family memories.  You'll also hear about important it is to lead by example because our children are always watching.

This podcast is part one of a two part Father's Day Special series with just plain talk between a father and his two adult sons.  They discuss experiences, anecdotes, and advice.  There is a lot of sharing and great lessons to glean from their experiences.   

What are your priorities and what priorities are you teaching your children?  This episode unveils the important relationships we as fathers should prioritize and what God's mandate is for fathers.  The priorities we act on as fathers is important in teaching our children which priorities they should have as they grow.