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.

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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/

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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-rntr4

To 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.html

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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/

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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.

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One of the most surprising parts of raising kids today is realizing just how quickly the world starts teaching them about sex. It’s everywhere, in jokes at school, in the content they stumble across online such as porn, even in the way other kids talk about their bodies. Today, we’re going to talk about why fathers are uniquely positioned to guide their kids through the truth about bodies, boundaries, and safety and how taking the lead can strengthen trust, deepen connection, and shape the kind of relationship every dad hopes to build.

Janet Rosenzweig has spent her entire career helping families raise what she calls sex‑wise kids — children who understand their bodies, their boundaries, and their safety long before the world tries to teach them something else.

She’s a nationally recognized expert in child protection, healthy development, and family communication, and her work has guided parents across the country in having conversations that feel honest, confident, and connected instead of awkward or intimidating.

You can find Janet Rosenzweig's work, The Sex-Wise Parent at: https://www.sexwiseparent.com/

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In this episode we’re talking about a new paradigm for men’s wellness — one that doesn’t treat men like problems to fix, but like whole human beings who’ve been disconnected from parts of themselves they actually need. It’s a shift from “What’s wrong with me?” to “What have I lost touch with?” It’s about thawing out the places stress has shut down, reclaiming the parts culture told men to hide, and rediscovering the emotional and physical energy that comes from being fully integrated.

Duncan Rich is the co‑founder of MELD Community Inc., and he’s helping men rethink what it means to be healthy — mentally, physically, and emotionally — in a world that often teaches them to shut down the very parts of themselves they need most.

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Today, we’re talking about how dads can influence good nutrition in a way that feels natural, doable, and even fun. We’ll talk about the barriers kids face, the barriers dads face, and the practical steps that help families overcome both. And we’ll look at how mealtime can become one of the most meaningful parts of your day, not just for health, but for connection.

Dr. Elizabeth Daniels is a nutrition expert who understands the real‑world challenges dads face at the table: picky eating, busy schedules, mixed messages from culture and media, and the simple fact that most of us are trying to improve our own habits while teaching our kids at the same time. Dr. Daniels is the founder of New Story Nutrition, and she’s here to share practical tools, real encouragement, and a vision for mealtimes that actually brings families together.

To learn more about the resources Dr. Daniels mentioned in this episode, visit: https://www.newstorynutrition.com/

You can listen to her podcast Nutrition for the Early Years here: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/nutrition-for-the-early-years/id1865258075

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Today, we’re exploring how storytelling can help teens process what they’re carrying, and what it means for parents who are trying to connect with kids who feel unreachable.

Dr. Danice Rinderknecht is a physician who has watched countless kids walk into her exam room carrying anxiety, depression, and trauma they can’t put into words. Instead of pushing for explanations they don’t have, she’s learned how to connect with them in ways that feel safe, creative, and genuinely healing.

She’s taken that experience and poured it into a young‑adult fantasy novel called The Spark. It’s built to meet teens where they already are — in imagination, in metaphor, in story — and to help families open conversations that often feel impossible to start. Her work bridges the gap between silence and expression, giving kids a way to see their struggles from a perspective that feels less overwhelming and more hopeful.

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Part 1 in the last episode was all about Paul Mckee's story of entrepreneurship, and creating free curriculum for homeschoolers. This episode is all about strategy, how dads can use his resources with the safe use of AI to maximize the education experience for their kids whether homeschooled or in school.

You can find the Free Worksheets resource mentioned in this episode here: https://freeworksheets.com/

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Part 1 of this conversation explores how AI can become a wise, intentional, and safe part of a dad’s homeschooling toolkit. We’re looking at how technology can support personalized learning, streamline planning, and open new doors for curiosity, all while keeping kids protected and maintaining the hands‑on connection that makes homeschooling meaningful.

We’ll also highlight a powerful online resource designed specifically to help parents teach at home, offering practical materials that make the journey smoother and more accessible. This is a chance to rethink how dads can blend traditional teaching with modern tools in a way that strengthens the homeschool experience. And I’ve brought the perfect dad and teacher to cover all of this. Part 2 of the conversation will be in the next episode.

I'm joined by someone who has poured years into creating practical, accessible tools for parents who teach at home. He’s the mind behind FreeWorksheets.com — a resource that has reached millions of families looking for simple, effective ways to support their kids’ learning.

What makes his perspective so valuable is the way he blends traditional educational tools with modern technology, especially AI. He understands the concerns dads have about safety, the desire to stay hands‑on, and the challenge of keeping learning both structured and engaging. His work sits right at that intersection, offering real solutions instead of just theories.

I’m excited to dig into how his experience, his platform, and his approach can help dads navigate homeschooling with confidence, clarity, and the right tools at their side.

You can find Paul's website mentioned in this episode at: https://freeworksheets.com/

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Technology is woven into almost everything our kids touch today. It shapes how they learn, how they communicate, and how they see the world. And as dads, we’re constantly trying to stay one step ahead — helping them use it with confidence instead of getting swept up in it.

But every once in a while, a fresh idea comes along that flips the script. Something that doesn’t just teach kids how to use technology, but teaches them how to approach it with intention, discipline, and faith.

Today’s conversation is all about that kind of idea — a tool built from a dad’s desire to help children master technology while grounding their hearts in Scripture.

I’m excited to welcome Nick Rogers, the creator of Typed in Faith, to share the story behind how this all began and the impact it’s having on kids and parents alike. He’s a Christian homeschool dad who stepped into the tech space with a mission: help kids master technology while keeping their hearts anchored in God’s Word.

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In this episode we’re talking to an entrepreneur who’s spent years building, acquiring, and growing businesses, and who has a deep passion for helping families recognize and nurture entrepreneurial potential in their kids. We’re exploring what it actually looks like to raise entrepreneur‑minded children, how to tell when your child might be wired for that path, and the practical ways you can help them develop the skills, habits, and confidence to begin early.

This isn’t about pushing kids into business. It’s about recognizing their unique wiring, guiding them with wisdom, and giving them the tools to build something meaningful with their lives.

Jay Bourgana is an entrepreneur, an acquisitions expert, and a builder who’s spent years helping business owners grow, scale, and think differently about opportunity. But what I appreciate most about Jay is the way he connects all of that experience back to family—back to how we can guide our kids toward confidence, creativity, and ownership in their own lives.

Jay has worked with countless founders through Acquisitions Collective, and he’s seen firsthand the traits, habits, and mindsets that set entrepreneurs apart. And today, he’s helping us translate that into parenting: how to recognize when your child might be wired for entrepreneurship, how to nurture that spark without forcing it, and how to help them develop the skills to begin exploring that path early.

Here is the link to Jay's website mentioned in this episode: ttps://kidsbusinessschool.com/

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When we talk about ADHD, most people jump straight to the stereotypes. They picture the kid who can’t sit still, or the adult who’s always losing their keys. But ADHD is so much more layered than that, and honestly, it reaches into places we don’t always expect — like marriage, parenting, and even how we show up as dads.

Today, I want to slow things down and really explore those layers with someone who understands them from both the professional side and the personal side.

This episode's guest brings both professional insight and a deeply personal story to this conversation. Judith Richardson‑Mahre is here, and if you’ve ever felt confused, overwhelmed, or even discouraged by the challenges ADHD can bring into a marriage or into parenting, you’re going to connect with her right away.

Judith has spent years helping families navigate ADHD with compassion and clarity, but what makes her voice so powerful is that she’s lived this journey herself. She understands the strain it can put on communication, the misunderstandings that can build up, and the emotional weight couples carry when they’re trying to love each other well in the middle of all that chaos. And she also understands the heart of a parent who’s trying to raise an ADHD child with patience, strategy, and a whole lot of love.

You can learn more about Kaleidoscope Coaching & Counseling and find the resources mentioned in this episode at https://www.kcccares.com/

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Today’s conversation is such an important one. We’re sitting down with a renowned pediatrician. She’s spent years helping parents understand what’s really happening beneath the surface when teens pull away, and how dads can respond in ways that open doors instead of closing them.

If you’ve ever felt that communication gap widening with your teen, this episode is going to give you hope, clarity, and practical tools you can start using right away.

Dr. Elizabeth Henry — known as Dr. Liz — is a pediatrician, consultant, and youth‑connection specialist who has spent her career helping parents understand what’s really going on in the hearts and minds of their teens. She’s the founder of Dr. Liz Consulting, a national speaker, and the author of the powerful book SPARK: A Pediatrician’s Guide to Rebuilding Trust, Restoring Connection, and Igniting Youth Potential.

Visit Dr. Liz's website at https://www.drlizconsulting.com/ You can also find her social media links there and you can purchase her book here: https://link.amazon/B09sXgK6f

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Have you ever stopped to look at the big choices you’ve made in your life—your career, your relationships, even how you handle stress—and wondered what’s actually driving them?

For a lot of men, if we’re being completely honest, the driver in the front seat isn't purpose or clarity. It's fear. Fear of failing, fear of not measuring up, or fear of letting people down. And a lot of times, that fear isn't even entirely ours—it's generational baggage we've been carrying around without even realizing it.

Today, we're diving into how to break that cycle. We’re talking about how to drop the weight of the past, step out of survival mode, and start making decisions rooted in who you actually are and what you're meant to do. I’ve brought someone to help us navigate this journey

I’m really glad to be joined today by Coach Mike Forrester. Mike works directly with men to help them break free from that generational weight, trade fear for clarity, and step into the purpose they were meant for.

Visit Coach Mike's website mentioned in this episode here: yourlegacyaudit.com

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Today, we’re exploring what it takes to nurture transformation, how a dyslexic child becomes a confident dyslexic adult, and ultimately a dad who is secure in his identity and clear in his purpose. This is a journey that impacts families for generations, and it starts with understanding the unique strengths dyslexia brings to the table. I’ve had so many families who have inquired about resources for their dyslexic child, so if you’re one of those dads, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Today’s guest has spent years helping dyslexic kids discover the confidence that’s already inside them. His work goes beyond academics — it’s about identity, purpose, and the kind of self‑understanding that carries a child all the way into adulthood. He’s helped families navigate the emotional side of dyslexia, the practical side, and the long‑term impact it has on how boys eventually show up as fathers.

He brings a perspective shaped by experience, research, and a deep commitment to seeing dyslexic kids thrive. And he’s here to share how that journey unfolds, step by step, from childhood into confident, secure fatherhood. He was on a previous episode on The Fatherhood Challenge called Connection Before Curriculum. And now I’m so excited to welcome Russell Van Brocklen back. Russell, welcome to The Fatherhood Challenge! It’s rare for guests to come back on a second time so this is special. 

To find the website and resources Russell mentioned in this episode, visit: https://dyslexiaclasses.com/

You can access the book Russell talked about in the episode here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nTJLKFPBMHeZFT7gdaWVmzI_WQqG7lRY/view?usp=sharing

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There’s a moment in every man’s life when he realizes that the story he’s been living isn’t the story he wants to leave behind. And sometimes, God uses the weight of that realization to shape something bigger than we ever expected. Today, we’re sitting down with someone who knows that journey firsthand.

He’s a man I’m proud to call my friend who’s walked through enough fire to understand what it means to rise for the sake of the generations coming after us. His podcast has become a place where men can wrestle honestly with faith, fatherhood, failure, and forgiveness — but before The Valiant Forge ever existed, there was a personal story God was writing in him. A story that pushed him to step into his role as a spiritual leader and legacy builder.

So today, we’re going to talk about that story — the testimony behind the forge.

Mark Osborne, the host of The Valiant Forge podcast. Mark is a husband, a father, a grandfather and skilled musician.

You can find The Valiant Forge Podcast here: https://www.thevaliantforge.com/

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Most dads don’t realize how much fear shapes their choices until they’re exhausted, frustrated, or stuck in patterns that don’t feel like them. And it’s easy to confuse dominance with strength, or control with leadership, or silence with toughness. But real strength… the kind that actually holds a family together… doesn’t come from fear. It comes from clarity. It comes from courage. It comes from knowing who you are and what you stand for.

And what’s interesting is that true strength isn’t loud. It isn’t forceful. It isn’t about overpowering anyone. It’s steady. It’s intentional. It’s built the same way a structure is built — with a foundation that can actually hold weight.

Today’s conversation is about that kind of strength. The kind that helps dads stop reacting out of fear and start living with purpose. The kind that separates real masculinity from dominance. The kind that gives your family something solid to lean on.

Today’s guest is Garth Haslem, someone who has spent years studying strength in a way most of us never think about. He’s a structural engineer by trade — a guy who literally evaluates what holds up under pressure, what collapses, and why. And what’s fascinating is how much of that work has shaped the way he understands real masculinity and the kind of strength dads are meant to live with.

Garth has spent years helping men understand the difference between force and true power, between dominance and real leadership, between reacting out of fear and living from a place of grounded confidence. His perspective is unique, it’s practical, and it’s something every dad needs to hear.

To learn more Manalizing or about Garth Haslem and his work or to get his book Power Over Force visit: https://poweroverforce.com/

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Today’s conversation about autism starts in that raw, honest space where dads are searching for hope, direction, and someone who understands what they’re walking through. Because you’re not alone. You’re not failing. And you don’t have to figure this out in the dark.

There is hope in the chaos. And there are fathers who’ve walked this road and found strength, clarity, and a new kind of connection with their child.

Today’s guest is Paul Voss, a father of eight whose world shifted three and a half years ago when his youngest child was diagnosed with autism. And like so many dads, he found himself standing in that moment where everything feels overwhelming — where you’re trying to be strong for your family while your mind is spinning with questions, fears, and the pressure to figure out what comes next.

Paul didn’t hide from that chaos. He walked straight into it. He learned, he listened, he fought for his child, and he discovered something powerful along the way: hope doesn’t show up all at once. It shows up in small moments, in tiny victories, and in the courage to keep going even when you don’t have all the answers.

Out of that journey came his book, Autism Sucks: Finding Hope in the Chaos — a raw, honest, and deeply human look at what those early days feel like for dads. It’s not a clinical manual. It’s not a polished success story. It’s a lifeline. It’s the voice every overwhelmed father needs to hear when he’s trying to make sense of a diagnosis he didn’t see coming.

To learn more about Paul's work or get Autism Sucks as mentioned in the episode, visit: https://autismsucks.org/

To Listen to the episode with Ken Klein that was featured in this episode, visit: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mastery-weight-loss/id1589320881?i=1000778817528 or https://open.spotify.com/episode/4djGwwPjGvE84mBVNEqRXQ?si=U442F-pYRH-SAhPedOpVXA

To find Ken Klein's website, visit: https://www.masteryweightloss.com/minibootcamp

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