Dads Who Lead Podcast

Thomas Pfanner
  • 4.4 (14)
  • Self-Improvement
  • Updated Weekly

This is your life. Your Journey. Your story. Each week bring insights from top coaches around the globe to help you elevate as a man, father and leader.

  1. Sep 15

    119 Fathering After 18 w/ Pete Armstrong

    Your teenager is not meant to stay your dependent forever—and the way you handle the shift from 17 to 18 can either fracture trust or forge a deeper bond. 119Thomas Pfanner and Pete Armstrong unpack the hard, beautiful work of raising young adults with enough courage, honesty, and spiritual grounding to let them become who they were created to be. What starts as a conversation about children becoming adults turns into something far more personal: the father wounds, mother wounds, control patterns, and inherited fears that shape how we parent. Thomas shares how his son’s growing independence exposed his tendency to equate support with proving himself. Pete opens up about the painful moments that pushed him to stop trying to control his daughter and start trusting her agency. https://www.instagram.com/pete.j.armstrong/

    119 Fathering After 18 w/ Pete Armstrong

  2. Sep 1

    118 Why Most Men Burn Out w/ Aaron Orton

    Thomas Pfanner talks with Aaron about the real reason busy dads fall off track, why “all or nothing” thinking keeps sabotaging progress, and how a simple daily structure can make fitness, family time, and work stop competing with each other. Aaron also shares the personal story behind his path from the Marine Corps to bodybuilding, powerlifting, and freestyle footbag - and why staying playful matters more than most men realize.

    118 Why Most Men Burn Out w/ Aaron Orton

  3. Aug 25

    117 Normal Isn't the Goal w/ Nick Simpson

    What if your child’s diagnosis wasn’t the end of the story, but the beginning of the father you were meant to become? In this episode, Nick Simpson shares the honest, emotional journey of raising his daughter Ellie and how that challenge has reshaped his marriage, his mindset, and his purpose as a dad.

    117 Normal Isn't the Goal w/ Nick Simpson

  4. Aug 18

    116 War On Predators w/ Jeff Tiegs

    This episode pulls back the curtain on how traffickers really work — and why the most dangerous threats often begin as “kindness,” not force. Jeff Tiegs shares hard-earned lessons from Special Forces, fatherhood, and building Skull Games, giving parents and leaders a sharper eye for grooming, isolation, and the kind of strength that actually protects people.

    116 War On Predators w/ Jeff Tiegs

  5. Aug 4

    115 The Science of Love w/ Pastor Kevin Thompson

    Most men are unaware of how their childhood experiences shape their ability to love deeply and authentically. Kevin Thompson, author of The Love Styles, uncovers the surprising link between attachment theory, spiritual growth, and healthy relationships—showing how understanding your love style can revolutionize your marriage, fatherhood, and personal faith. Book Release: 8/4/26 The Creation of Us: How to Build a Great Marriage Without Losing Yourself https://www.amazon.com/Creation-Us-Marriage-Without-Yourself/dp/0802439330

    115 The Science of Love w/ Pastor Kevin Thompson

  6. Jul 31

    114 Leadership Lessons in Jesus w/ Aaron Guyett

    In this episode, Thomas Pfanner and Aaron Guyett share how dads can lead with humility, consistency, and biblical conviction in the home. Aaron opens up about his own journey and the lessons he learned about self-governance, example, and true authority. You’ll hear practical ways to build routines, model faith, and guide your kids before the world shapes them first.

    114 Leadership Lessons in Jesus w/ Aaron Guyett

  7. Jul 8

    113 Choosing Emotions w/ Doug Johnston

    In this episode, Doug reveals the scientific and practical tools to decode your emotional landscape. You’ll discover why emotions like anger, fear, and jealousy are not signs of weakness, but vital signals that guide your decisions and relationships. Through powerful stories—from a teenager’s life-changing football coach to timeless quotes from Gandhi, Lincoln, and Einstein—Doug uncovers how feeling your emotions authentically and naming them can bring immediate relief and lasting peace. https://choosingemotions.com/

    113 Choosing Emotions w/ Doug Johnston

  8. Jun 23

    112 Biblical Masculinity w/ Dr. Dave White

    In this episode, Thomas sits down with Pastor Dave White for a powerful conversation about masculinity, identity, and what it really means to be a man in today’s culture. Dave shares how his research led him back to Genesis and the biblical foundation of manhood, challenging common cultural ideas about strength, success, and worth. They also unpack the difference between external symbols of masculinity and the deeper inner character that actually shapes a life, a family, and a legacy. Thomas opens up about his own story, making the conversation personal, honest, and relatable for dads and men at every stage. By the end, the episode points to a bigger question: are we building our identity on the noise around us, or on God’s design for who we are? Listen to the end for a grounded, eye-opening take that may change how you think about manhood, family, and purpose.

    112 Biblical Masculinity w/ Dr. Dave White
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This is your life. Your Journey. Your story. Each week bring insights from top coaches around the globe to help you elevate as a man, father and leader.

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  • Creator
    Thomas Pfanner
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    119
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2022 Dads Who Lead Podcast
  • Show Website
    Dads Who Lead Podcast

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