The Grateful Dad

Ryan Daniello
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The Grateful Dad is the podcast for dads who want to lead with purpose, raise great kids, and grow into the best versions of themselves—without losing sight of faith, family, and gratitude. Join me as we dive into real conversations about mindset, fatherhood, and navigating life’s challenges with intention. No fluff—just practical wisdom, real talk, and a little humor along the way. Let’s build a legacy worth being proud of—one intentional day at a time. 

  1. 08/22/2025

    EP15: You're Not Buried, You're Planted

    Send a text 🎙️ Episode 15: You’re Not Buried, You’re PlantedOne year ago, I lived the darkest day of my life — the day Jeremy passed away. It felt like the weight of grief was burying me alive. Every breath was heavy, every thought overwhelming, every step impossible. But here’s the truth I’ve learned over this past year: what feels like a burial in your life… may actually be a planting. 🌱 In this episode, I share the raw story of how God took my worst moment and began turning it into my testimony. We’ll walk through the pain, the tears, the correction, the brotherhood, and the hope that only comes from knowing Jesus and His resurrection power. If you’re in your darkest moment right now — if you feel crushed, abandoned, or hopeless — this episode is for you. Because you’re not buried. You’re planted. And what feels like the end might just be the soil of your greatest growth. Listen now and be reminded: your worst day can become your best day in the hands of God.

    33 min

  2. 07/24/2025

    EP14: A Wake-Up Call for Every Dad on the Clock

    Send a text There’s a clock ticking behind every choice you make.  Not just on your watch—but in Heaven. In this episode of The Grateful Dad Podcast, we rip the mask off the lies we’ve believed about time—and expose the trap that’s keeping too many men exhausted, anxious, and out of alignment. 🔥 Why anxiety isn’t a sickness... it’s a symptom  🔥 Why most dads aren’t burned out… they’re spiritually hungover  🔥 The hidden danger of “good things” stealing time from the best things  🔥 How your time is preaching a sermon to your kids every single day  🔥 A 168-hour challenge to reclaim your calendar for the Kingdom This one pulls no punches.  If you’ve ever felt like time is slipping through your fingers…  If you’ve ever wondered if the way you live your days is pointing your family to Jesus…  If you know there’s more to this life than busyness and burnout—  This episode is your wake-up call. 🎯 Challenge included.  💥 Legacy recalibrated.  📱 Share this with one man who needs it. It’s not too late to redeem your time.  But the clock is ticking.

    32 min

  3. 07/01/2025

    EP13: Faith Over Flags: The Revival That Starts in the Heart and Spreads to a Nation

    Send a text This isn’t just another 4th of July episode. This is a revival call—straight to the heart of every dad. In “Faith Over Flags: The Revival That Starts in the Heart and Spreads to a Nation,” we take a deep dive into the kind of freedom that only comes from God—and the kind of leadership that starts in your living room, not Washington, D.C. Ryan shares five powerful mindset shifts that turn quiet believers into bold witnesses, and tired fathers into present leaders. With raw honesty, spiritual fire, and moments of deep reflection, this episode connects personal revival to family healing, community transformation, and national awakening. If you've ever felt like you're not enough... If you’ve ever wondered how to bring God back into your home… If you’re ready to raise your Christian flag even higher than your American one... This is your moment. Join the movement. Lead the revival. God… do it again.

    42 min

  4. 06/19/2025

    EP12: Iron Sharpens Iron… So Be Careful Who You Grind With

    Send a text There’s a peace, a strength, and a confidence that only God can give. But it’s not built in isolation—it’s forged in brotherhood. In this raw and soul-stirring episode, Ryan shares the panic attacks that nearly broke him, the prayer that saved him, and the calling that followed. You’ll hear the fire behind the #DadsSupportingDads movement, the miracle behind #1Minute1Burden, and the truth about why God is building an army of spiritual warriors right now—starting with you. This episode will break you down, build you up, and send you out. You won’t just hear it. You’ll feel it. “Your burden becomes a weapon when you give it to God. Your pain becomes purpose when you walk in His peace. You were forged for this.”

    41 min

  5. 06/05/2025

    EP11: God Met Me at Window #2

    Send a text I went to the DMV to register a van. I left with a word straight from God. This episode is the story of how an ordinary Tuesday turned into a divine appointment—a reminder that when you surrender control, silence the distractions, and walk the path God paved for you… He will speak. And sometimes, the answer you’ve been begging for comes back in black and white, hand-cut, and passed through plexiglass at Window #2. This one’s for the dad who’s been praying. For the one who feels unseen. For the man wondering if God still answers. He does.

    33 min

  6. 05/23/2025

    EP10: Trading Presence for Provision: When Ambition Becomes a Prison

    Send a text Are you providing for your family, or disappearing from it? This episode dives into the silent battle every father faces: chasing success vs. showing up. We’re calling out the lie that your worth is in your hustle; and reminding you that presence is the most powerful provision you can give. Stop building a life you’re not in. Start living the one God actually gave you.

    30 min

  7. 05/15/2025

    The Weight We Carry: Forgiveness, Fatherhood, and Freedom

    Send a text What if the thing holding you back from peace… was something you’ve been carrying for years? In this deeply personal and soul-stirring episode, Ryan unpacks the truth about forgiveness—not the easy kind, but the real kind. The kind that costs you comfort but sets you free. We talk about the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, what resentment does to your soul, and why choosing to let go isn’t weakness—it’s strength in its purest form. From real stories to hard-earned wisdom, this is a message for every dad who’s tired of hurting, tired of hiding, and ready to heal. Because peace doesn’t come from payback. It comes from surrender.

    37 min

  8. 05/02/2025

    EP8: "I Can’t Fix It… But I’ll Sit With You In It"

    Send a text This one’s for the dads who feel broken, tired, or like they’re not enough. In this raw, faith-filled episode, we talk about the pressure to fix everything—and the healing that comes when we admit we can’t. You’re not alone, brother. Let’s sit in it together.

    28 min
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The Grateful Dad is the podcast for dads who want to lead with purpose, raise great kids, and grow into the best versions of themselves—without losing sight of faith, family, and gratitude. Join me as we dive into real conversations about mindset, fatherhood, and navigating life’s challenges with intention. No fluff—just practical wisdom, real talk, and a little humor along the way. Let’s build a legacy worth being proud of—one intentional day at a time. 

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  • Creator
    Ryan Daniello
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    15
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