EQ Dads Pod

  1. Oct 1

    S3E3 - When to Check in with your Spouse, How to Implement Work/Life Boundaries, and How to Live out the Marriage Vows with Taylor Isselhard

    Taylor Isselhard joins the program representing the '10 years' range of marriage experience. We hit on indicators that you and your spouse need to check in with each other. We talked about how to create healthy boundaries around work particularly if self-employed. We also talked about how the marriage dynamic changes throughout the early years of marriage and advice for young dads.

  2. Sep 1

    S3E2 - Learning to Cherish your Wife like Jesus Does with Pastor Dave George

    Pastor Dave George of Good News Community Church joins to share his wisdom from 52 years of marriage. We hit on truly listening to your spouse, overcoming awkwardness around praying together, and fostering emotional intimacy through the years.

  3. Aug 1

    S3E1 - Fostering Intentionality in the Marriage Relationship with Chris Lawrenson

    Chris Lawrenson from Family Life joins for a special launch episode of Season 3: How Marriage Impacts Parenting We hit on identifying signs of drift in marriage, when both spouses' assessment of how the marriage is going does not align, how to keep momentum from marriage retreats like Weekend to Remember going, how to routinely maintain a marriage like we would other aspects of our life, and the natural ebbs and flows of marriage relative to expectation. This episode was a real treat to kick off season 3!

  4. May 1

    S2 Finale - Listener Mailbag!

    We tackle listener submitted questions on -if a spouse needs a quick parenting-break to reset -Explaining death to young children -Prioritizing marriage during busy parenting years -And more!

  5. Apr 1

    S2E11 - A Dad's Guide to Cyber Safety: Protecting Your Family in a Complex Digital Age with Wesley Swenson

    Wesley Swenson shares his insight from the cybersecurity industry for helping parents navigate all of the dangers and opportunities the digital world provides -Balancing parents' hesitancy towards being perceived as controlling with the real dangers of the digital world -Practical tips for control features on your children's devices -Common internet scams and how to navigate them -Open source information and what you should be aware of -Tips and tricks for sound password security

  6. Mar 1

    S2E10 - When/If to Watch Certain Movies with your Kids, Public vs Private School, and Modeling a Posture of Prayer with Cody Glickert

    Cody Glickert joins the program and we hit on -When (or if!) to watch movies that you may be excited to share with your child but are not the most appropriate for children -Navigating the public school vs private school question with your spouse -Modeling prayer for your children -When your child is developing friends with questionable character

  7. Feb 1

    S2E9 - Starting a Business and Nuanced Strategies for Skillfully Navigating Debt and Finances with Justin Shaffer

    Justin Shaffer joins the program to share his experience with starting his own business and all of the considerations that entails! We also hit on some finer points of navigating debt and finances -Aggressive approaches to getting out of debt and targeting lowest amounts of highest interest rates? -College degrees and paths that are worth it or not worth it? - Are we too quick to want to buy houses? -When should dating couples be transparent and iron out if they are on similar pages about debt?

  8. Jan 1

    S2E8 - Do we Idolize Finding a Spouse to Fix our Brokenness? And Getting Guy Friendships to go Deeper than Fantasy Football with Ryan Ozzello

    Ryan Ozzello joins the program to analyze Christian dating culture and the implications of seemingly everyone wanting to get married and feeling unfulfilled if are getting older and still single. What are the implications for contentment in Christ, scriptural passages that address singleness, high rates of marital dissatisfaction, the depth and quality of our non-romantic friendships? We also touch on how to go deeper in the world of guy friendships and transcend the surfacy sports talk that guys tend to excel at.

  9. 12/01/2025

    S2E7 - Deepening Marriage, Reverting to Church, and Living in New England as a Bills fan with Sam Myers

    Sam Myers join the program to discuss the first year of parenting and how it has deepened his marriage. We also discuss Sam reverting to church after 15 years away and advice he has for people who grew up in the church and have since left. Finally we end on a lighthearted note contrasting our experience as a Patriots fan living in Western NY vs a Bills fan living in New England

  10. 11/01/2025

    S2E6 Navigating Parenting Expectations with Nick Marsaw

    Nick Marsaw joins to discuss how the early years of parenting are comparting to expectations going in -Overcoming anxiety of becoming a parent -When your kids have different interests than expected -Navigating behavioral challenges -When you and your spouse are not on the same page

  11. 10/01/2025

    S2E5 "The Privilege of Becoming a Dad" with Ryan Wendt and Peter Fillion

    On the cusp of both of their wives giving birth to their first child, Ryan Wendt and Peter Fillion join the program for a great conversation on the hospital experience, the first year of life, and big picture parenting questions. If you want to hear four men have a pretty emotionally transparent conversation about becoming a parent - this is the episode for you!

  12. 09/01/2025

    S2E4 - What Dads Need to Teach Their Sons

    Noah Bellomo joins to discuss how and when dads should teach their sons both moral (how to love, how to pray, how to respect women) and practical lessons (how to shave, how to change a flat tire)

  13. 08/01/2025

    S2E3 Family Finances - the Complex Topics!

    -How to prioritize retirement savings, college/529 for kids, putting additional towards mortgage, investments/mutual funds -Navigating elderly parents and coming into an inheritance -Purchasing bigger appliances -Charitable giving when not on same page with spouse

  14. 07/01/2025

    S2E2 - Family Finances - Tackling the Tough Topics

    Josh Bellomo joins the program to weigh in on discerning luxuries vs necessities in family finances and how to be creative - how should we classify family vacations, sports leagues, retirement accounts, Christmas presents, and more!

  15. 06/01/2025

    S2E1 Training your Kids to Manage Money at Every Stage!

    Season 2 "Practical Parenting" opens with a discussion of how to parent sound money management from early childhood through young adulthood - we hit on -Would you still train with cash in a world of cards? -What should you pay for vs your kids should save up for? -When would you get your child a debit card? -How much should you help out with car expenses? -Parenting frivolous spending at different stages

  16. 05/10/2025

    Little League Coaching Part 2 - Diving into Details with Jim Noto

    Jim Noto joins part 2 to dive into more little league coaching topics! -What pitches should and should not be thrown in little league? -How does the environment change switching from the town league to travel/allstars? -How to develop a good eye without looking for a walk?

  17. 05/01/2025

    Little League Coaching Part 1 - Hammering Home Fundamentals

    In part 1 of a 2 part series on Little League Baseball coaching - Tom Bellomo lays out foundational aspects for how to approach the various levels of little league coaching. What impact the scoreboard has at each level, what to do in mercy rule type games, when to give players an opportunity to try various positions, among other topics!

  18. 04/15/2025

    Bonus Pod Book Review ‘Bad Dads of the Bible’ by Roland Warren

    Aaron offers a review of an excellent fatherhood book ‘Bad Dads of the Bible’ by Roland Warren with great practical and spiritual advice for dads in all stages.

  19. 04/01/2025

    Ep 13 - God, Spouse, Kids, and Ministry with Pastor Jordan Roselund

    Pastor Jordan Roselund of Second Baptist Church in Auburn, NY shares his story of getting into ministry and navigating all of the blessings and challenges that come with the calling.

  20. 03/01/2025

    Ep 12 - A Big Heart for Father Absent Homes with Jacquis Webb and Tabitha Carbone

    Jacquis Webb and Tabitha Carbone reunite for a serious conversation on the impact of children growing up in father absent homes. We touch on how widespread this has become, what the effects are on the children, and how it's never too late for dads to re-engage in their children's lives.

  21. 02/01/2025

    Ep 11 - Empowering Your Exercise Resolutions with Brenda Myrthil

    Brenda Myrthil joins the program with insight into the running community and all of the offerings and benefits it has physically, mentally and socially for people looking to exercise for the first time to competitive racers.

  22. 01/01/2025

    Ep 10 - Winter Mental Health Checkup with Tanner Craun and Jonathan Richards

    Licensed Counselors Tanner Craun and Jonathan Richards describe what makes winter so challenging for mental health. They also offer practical tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle in both everyday and clinical settings.

  23. 12/01/2024

    Ep 09 - Keep Christ in Christmas with Claude Fillion

    Claude Fillion and Naomi Bellomo join the program to discuss practical and memorable ways families can emphasize the true meaning of Christmas.

  24. 11/01/2024

    55 Years of Marriage Wisdom with Pete Braudis

    A few days out from his wedding day, Noah Bellomo joins the program seeking marriage advice from men with a wide range of marriage experience - Aaron (5), Tom (37) and Noah's mentor/pre-marriage counselor, Pete Braudis (55).

  25. 10/01/2024

    Ep 07 - "Clear Expectations, Clearly Communicated, Consistently Enforced" with Bruce Hulshizer

    Bruce Hulshizer joins the program to discuss his experience as a speaker at various Christian camps/retreats/conferences. We also hit on how clear expectations and communication tie into parenting at each stage.