The Grandfather Effect

Moody Radio
  • 4.9 (217)
  • RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY
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The Grandfather Effect is a gripping new storytelling podcast from Moody Radio's Brian Dahlen. The podcast follows Dahlen’s family and their rocky road from relational brokenness to reconciliation. The seven-episode series takes you on an emotional journey into their secrets, faith, sins, and attempts at forgiveness.

Episodes

  1. The Grandfather Effect LIVE

    03/09/2023

    The Grandfather Effect LIVE

    On February 3rd 2022 in Chicago Illinois, some of The Grandfather Effect's biggest fans and supporters gathered together for a LIVE event and podcast recording featuring radio host Cisco Cotto, podcast host Brian Dahlen and Act V guest, Nancy Kane. At this event, they answer audience's most burning questions: what has happened to the Dahlen family since this podcast was released? What can listeners make of the ending? How can this relate to the larger gospel story? Click play to listen this epic, live bonus episode today. Support the Grandfather Effect: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/podcast/grandfathereffect See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    56 min
  2. BONUS: The Grandfather Effect LIVE Invitation

    01/06/2023

    BONUS: The Grandfather Effect LIVE Invitation

    Have you ever wanted to be a part of a LIVE podcast recording?  After listening to the series, do you have questions? About how it ended? About where Brian and his family stand now? Maybe you have a question for Nancy Kane about your own family?  If you do, now is your chance! On February 3rd, Moody Radio and MBI will host The Grandfather Effect LIVE. This event is free, open to the public and will take place in Torrey-Gray auditorium at the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. Listen to this bonus episode for more details!  Let us know what you think of The Grandfather Effect and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!   Support the Grandfather Effect: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/podcast/grandfathereffect See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    3 min
  3. Epilogue: Beginning and End

    06/16/2022

    Epilogue: Beginning and End

    What do you want me to say? Join us for the final episode of The Grandfather Effect podcast where everything comes to a close.  To learn more, visit https://www.moodyradio.org/podcasts/grandfather-effect/ . Head to https://bibletolife.com/resources/series/the-grandfather-effect for devotionals that aim to prompt further prayer and reflection based on each episode.  This podcast is a production of Moody Radio and the 820 Podcast Network in partnership with 12:2 Media. Host and Creator: Brian Dahlen Executive Producer: Emma VanDeVelde  Producer and Engineer: Caleb Gray Support the Grandfather Effect: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/podcast/grandfathereffect See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 min
  4. ACT V: So Where Was Jesus?

    06/16/2022

    ACT V: So Where Was Jesus?

    How does familiar turmoil impact our faith? Our relationship with Jesus? In this last full episode of the series Brian tries to find out by going back to where it all began...his parents.  To learn more, visit https://www.moodyradio.org/podcasts/grandfather-effect/ . Head to https://bibletolife.com/resources/series/the-grandfather-effect for devotionals that aim to prompt further prayer and reflection based on each episode.  This podcast is a production of Moody Radio and the 820 Podcast Network in partnership with 12:2 Media. Host and Creator: Brian Dahlen Executive Producer: Emma VanDeVelde  Producer and Engineer: Caleb Gray Support the Grandfather Effect: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/podcast/grandfathereffect See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    16 min
  5. ACT IV: Peace Above All

    06/09/2022

    ACT IV: Peace Above All

    Sometimes in the midst of a personal event, an objective opinion is beneficial. On this episode, Brian consults two experts on mental health and familial health in order to discern the potential roots of the mystery. Is it medical? Spiritual? Listen to find out.  To learn more, visit https://www.moodyradio.org/podcasts/grandfather-effect/ . Head to https://bibletolife.com/resources/series/the-grandfather-effect for devotionals that aim to prompt further prayer and reflection based on each episode.  This podcast is a production of Moody Radio and the 820 Podcast Network in partnership with 12:2 Media. Host and Creator: Brian Dahlen Executive Producer: Emma VanDeVelde  Producer and Engineer: Caleb Gray Support the Grandfather Effect: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/podcast/grandfathereffect See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    46 min
  6. ACT III: Cold Call To A Cousin

    06/02/2022

    ACT III: Cold Call To A Cousin

    Have you ever dialed a cold call to your cousin? A family member you've never met before? On this episode of The Grandfather Effect, Brian connects with a few of his family members who he has never met before in hopes of gaining more insight about Grandpa Tom.  To learn more, visit https://www.moodyradio.org/podcasts/grandfather-effect/ . Head to https://bibletolife.com/resources/series/the-grandfather-effect for devotionals that aim to prompt further prayer and reflection based on each episode.  This podcast is a production of Moody Radio and the 820 Podcast Network in partnership with 12:2 Media Host and Creator: Brian Dahlen Executive Producer: Emma VanDeVelde  Producer and Engineer: Caleb Gray Support the Grandfather Effect: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/podcast/grandfathereffect See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min
  7. ACT II: The Elephant In The Room

    05/26/2022

    ACT II: The Elephant In The Room

    Do you know your parent's love story? In this episode of The Grandfather Effect, Brian sits down with his uncle and two of his cousins in hopes of discovering what they know about Grandpa Tom. In the midst of reminiscing and catching up, he finds himself asking: maybe it is what they don't know that really matters? To learn more, visit https://www.moodyradio.org/podcasts/grandfather-effect/ . Head to https://bibletolife.com/resources/series/the-grandfather-effect for devotionals that aim to prompt further prayer and reflection based on each episode.  This podcast is a production of Moody Radio and the 820 Podcast Network in partnership with 12:2 Media. Host and Creator: Brian Dahlen Executive Producer: Emma VanDeVelde  Producer and Engineer: Caleb Gray Support the Grandfather Effect: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/podcast/grandfathereffect See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    51 min
  8. ACT I: A Letter From Nixon

    05/19/2022

    ACT I: A Letter From Nixon

    "A carefully worded letter. An exaggerated sense of fairness. Three cracks in the foundation of trust." This episode sets the stage for our story. We hear about the 1969 draft and how the war in Vietnam impacted Brian's upbringing. We meet a two key players in the Dahlen family - Brian's parents. And we eavesdrop on a conversation about three important incidents that contributed to our story's familial tension.  To learn more, visit https://www.moodyradio.org/podcasts/grandfather-effect/ . Head to https://bibletolife.com/resources/series/the-grandfather-effect for devotionals that aim to prompt further prayer and reflection based on each episode.  This podcast is a production of Moody Radio and the 820 Podcast Network in partnership with 12:2 Media. Host and Creator: Brian Dahlen Executive Producer: Emma VanDeVelde  Producer and Engineer: Caleb Gray Support the Grandfather Effect: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/podcast/grandfathereffect See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 min
  9. Prologue: The Butterfly Effect

    05/19/2022

    Prologue: The Butterfly Effect

    Family dynamics can be complicated - mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Join Brian Dahlen in this limited series podcast as he navigates the complexities and mysteries of family. You may discover a family who, like all of us, fell victim to the generational impact of the fall. Maybe you’ll even discover something that looks a little bit like your family? Episodes release every Thursday through Father's Day.  To learn more, visit https://www.moodyradio.org/podcasts/grandfather-effect/ . Head to https://bibletolife.com/resources/series/the-grandfather-effect for devotionals that aim to prompt further prayer and reflection based on each episode.  This podcast is a production of Moody Radio and the 820 Podcast Network in partnership with 12:2 Media. Host and Creator: Brian Dahlen Executive Producer: Emma VanDeVelde  Producer and Engineer: Caleb Gray Support the Grandfather Effect: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/podcast/grandfathereffect See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 min
  10. Trailer

    05/12/2022

    Trailer

    How do you forgive a dead man? Particularly when he is your grandfather? In this 7 part series, Brian Dahlen takes a 5 year long journey surrounding family mystery, forgiveness, and faith in the face of generational sin. Episodes release every Thursday until Father's Day.  To learn more, visit https://www.moodyradio.org/podcasts/grandfather-effect/ . Head to https://bibletolife.com/resources/series/the-grandfather-effect for devotionals that aim to prompt further prayer and reflection based on each episode.  This podcast is a production of Moody Radio and the 820 Podcast Network in partnership with 12:2 Media. Host and Creator: Brian Dahlen Executive Producer: Emma VanDeVelde  Producer and Engineer: Caleb Gray   Support the Grandfather Effect: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/podcast/grandfathereffect See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1 min
  • 10 Episodes

4.9
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About

The Grandfather Effect is a gripping new storytelling podcast from Moody Radio's Brian Dahlen. The podcast follows Dahlen’s family and their rocky road from relational brokenness to reconciliation. The seven-episode series takes you on an emotional journey into their secrets, faith, sins, and attempts at forgiveness.

Information

  • Creator
    Moody Radio
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Grandfather Effect
  • Show Website
    The Grandfather Effect