DAD Talks JT Zahradnik
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The podcast where we bring dads togehter to share stories in order to encourage and inspire other dads to be better everyday.
Hosted by JT Zahradnik
Intro music credit: Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org
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Why I Quit Saying This Phrase
Any time I would share my story about my relationship with my dad or my divorce, afterwards people would say, "Oh I am sorry about that."
I then would say this phrase but I have had an epiphany and realized that this phrase is not helpful at all.
Here's what led me to this conclusion. -
"Not Called to be Comfortable" | Andy Schoepf
On this episode of DADtalks, Andy Schoepf joins the show to share his story and insights from being a dad.
We discuss
How this idea that we are not called to be comfortable has:
Led him to leave his job of 18 years to step into a field he knew little about
Serve the other parents while their child was in the NICU
And why he has a heart for the church, especially the youth -
"Bring Them Red Delicious Apples..." | Daniel Novak
"There is more to 'time heals...'"
On this episode of DADtalks, Daniel Novak joins the show to share his story and insights from being a dad.
We discuss
-Daniel's childhood as a pastor's kid
-His career as a firefighter
-Dealing with the loss of their son
Make sure to listen to the end for bonus content! -
Being a New Dad, Pinball, & Carrying on the MANNtle | Caleb Mann
"How can I make an impact like my dad did." -Caleb Mann
On this episode of DADtalks, Caleb Mann joins the show to share his story and insights from being a new dad.
In this episode:
-Caleb shares what he has learned as a new dad
-Building community through Pinball competitions
-The amazing legacy of his dad and how it impacts Caleb now as a dad -
Choose Your Attitude | Finding the Good in the Bad
"If it (suffering) is avoidable, the meaningful thing to do is remove its cause...If, on the other hand, one cannot change a situation that causes his suffering, he can still choose his attitude." -Viktor E. Frankl
We can't always control what happens to us but we can control how we will respond. -
Raising Kids with the End in Mind: Focus on the Ordinary Time | Jamie Hopkins
"I wasn’t getting to their heart because I hadn’t logged enough quality time to earn the collateral to discipline." -Jamie Hopkins
On this episode of DADtalks, Jamie Hopkins joins the show to share his story and insights from raising 3 kids to entering the next stage of being a grandpa.
In this episode:
-Jamie shares his struggles of being a dad at 18 which included losing their first child to SIDS
-Working to improve as a husband and dad continually
-Life lessons from his love of drumming