To Dad From Dad

Lee Wallace
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To Dad From Dad is a long-form conversation series where fathers reflect on life, family, and the advice they would give their younger selves.

Episodes

  1. 6D AGO

    What a Grandpa Knows That Most Young Dads Learn Too Late TDFD Ep. 7

    What happens when you sit down with a man who’s been a father for 50 years - and is now a grandfather watching his kids raise their own? This conversation went places we didn’t expect. In this episode of To Dad, From Dad, Lee sits down with Randy - the show’s first grandfather and a marriage & family therapist with nearly five decades of experience. What starts as a reflection on early fatherhood turns into an honest, unscripted conversation about guilt vs. shame, alcohol, regret, forgiveness, and what really makes kids want to come home as adults. This isn’t advice from a pedestal. It’s wisdom earned the hard way. Who this helps: Dads in the grind of raising young kidsFathers wrestling with regret or guiltMen thinking about the legacy they’re buildingAnyone who wants their kids to want to come home someday Key takeaways: Why guilt and shame are not the same - and why that mattersHow your reactions shape your kids long after the moment passesWhat grandparents see that parents often missHow to build a home your kids are drawn back to If this conversation resonates, consider subscribing. These are the talks most dads don’t get to have - but need.

    1h 47m

  2. FEB 1

    The Lies We Carry From Childhood - And How They Shape Us as Fathers (TDFD Ep. 6)

    Most dads don’t realize they’re parenting out of old wounds. This conversation explores the lies we carry from childhood and how they quietly shape our anger, ambition, money habits, and relationships with our kids. In this episode of To Dad, From Dad, Matt shares a raw, grounded journey through politics, education, ministry, and fatherhood and how unresolved beliefs from our upbringing often show up as frustration, control, or burnout at home. We talk about why dad anger is often just misplaced selfishness, why financial security can become emotional armor, and how obedience without heart leads nowhere. This episode is for dads who: Feel constantly frustrated at home Are driven, disciplined, and still unsatisfied Want to break generational patterns without overcorrecting Are afraid of becoming the dad they never wanted to be Key Takeaways: Why anger usually masks something deeper How childhood beliefs silently shape adult decisions Why community matters more than willpower The difference between compliance and heart posture What kids actually need from their dad over time If this episode resonates, subscribe and share it with another dad who needs to hear it. You’re not alone - and you’re not broken.

    1h 30m

  3. JAN 25

    Before You Have Kids, Hear This From a Newlywed (TDFD Ep. 5)

    Most advice about marriage and kids comes too late.This conversation happens before the chaos — and that’s the point. In this episode of To Dad, From Dad, I sit down with my friend Tye - newly married, no kids yet - to talk honestly about marriage, fear, stoicism, work, and what actually matters before you become a father. What we talk about: • Why “keep being married” should be the first goal • Stoicism, faith, and fear - how they coexist • The danger of waiting for the perfect time • Why kids live in the culture you create • Passing down skills, not just money If this conversation made you think, share it with someone who needs to hear it.New episodes every Sunday.

    1h 15m

  4. JAN 18

    Raising Kids in Different Stages: The Time You Don’t Get Back TDFD Ep. 4 (Ryan)

    Most dads don’t realize the clock is already ticking - until their kid is suddenly driving, shutting their door, and needing you less… while their choices start carrying real consequences. In this episode of To Dad, From Dad, Ryan and I talk about parenting kids in multiple stages at once (11, 14, 16), the “double standard” traps that create conflict at home, and the hard truth: time with your kids decreases while the consequences of their decisions increase. This episode is for dads who are trying to do it right - but feel stretched thin by work, pressure, and the chaos of family life. We talk about: Why the youngest “grows up faster” in a house with older siblings The chore/curfew/phone arguments kids can’t contextualize yet How to build trust with your kids with “no strings attached” time Why your marriage is the anchor that keeps the whole family steady How work can quietly undermine the husband/father you want to be A practical family-calendar habit that helps you show up more If you’re trying to become a more intentional father (and a better husband) without turning your home into a constant correction session - this one will hit. Follow if you’re building a better life for your family and you want real conversations with real dads.

    1h 25m

  5. JAN 11

    Raising a Son to Replace You and a Daughter to Choose Well (Fatherhood at 50) TDFD Ep. 3

    Somewhere around year five of being a dad, the fog lifts. You realize your window is shrinking… and the quality of your influence has to rise. In Episode 3 of To Dad, From Dad, I sit down with James - father of two (11 and 12), married 13 years - who’s staring down the next phase: raising a son who’s starving for independence, and a daughter who still wants her dad… for now. We talk about the hard stuff men don’t always say out loud: What it means to raise your son to replace you What it means to raise your daughter to choose the right man How attention, influence, and teenage years can go sideways if home isn’t safe Why mentorship doesn’t require “perfect men,” just honest community How career ambition changes when family becomes the priority Why travel doesn’t need performance - your kids just want your presence This episode is for dads who feel the weight of responsibility, want to lead their home well, and don’t want to wake up later wishing they had shown up more. Takeaways you’ll hear in this conversation: ✅ How to listen without over-correcting your kids ✅ A practical way to think about priorities: God, wife, kids, self ✅ Why “showing up” matters more than grand gestures ✅ How to create a family culture by design: words, actions, and choosing love If you’re building your life around being a better father and husband, follow for more conversations like this. And if something’s on your heart, you can submit a question at todadfromdad.com.

    1h 20m

  6. JAN 5

    Blended Family Parenting: The 2-Hour Drive That Made Me a Better Dad (TDFD Ep. 2)

    Blended families don’t just add people — they add pressure, schedules, and a whole new kind of “fairness.” In this episode, Gray breaks down what it’s really like to parent across two homes… and why a 2-hour drive became the best fatherhood tool he never planned. Gray and I talk about the gritty parts of blended family life: first/third/fifth weekend custody, the tension that builds when one child comes and goes, and the hard truth that you can’t “fix it later” when you won’t see your kid for 12 days. If you’re a dad, stepdad, or about to join a blended family — this one’s for you. You’ll hear real strategies that help when life is between awesome and chaos: Turning “windshield time” into deep connection Handling discipline without burning the weekend Addressing issues in the moment (not Sunday night) Earning the “Dad” title without forcing it Protecting kids by refusing to badmouth an ex By the end, you’ll walk away with a clearer way to lead your home, love your kids well, and stay steady when the dynamics get messy. If this hit home, follow for more fatherhood conversations like this.

    1h 1m

  7. 12/31/2025

    TDFD Ep. 1 Pete

    In the first episode of TDFD I talked to Pete, father of 3 daughters. More to come.

    46 min
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About

To Dad From Dad is a long-form conversation series where fathers reflect on life, family, and the advice they would give their younger selves.

Information

  • Creator
    Lee Wallace
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Lee Wallace
  • Show Website
    To Dad From Dad