nextTalkDAD

Kim joins the dads today for a special announcement! The where and when you can hear from the dads is changing, but their voice will still be a huge part of our nextTalk resources.

Somewhere between baby number one and retirement planning, it's easy to forget that being an adventure dad is good not only for you, but for your kids to see you do hard, scary, or new things. On this show we share a few of our experiences, big and small, to challenge dads to get out there and do something adventurous.

There is nothing wrong with having a hobby or enjoying something just for you. The problem is, sometimes we get carried away with those pastimes and they become big distractions from the things in our lives that matter the most.

Hindsight is 20/20...especially in parenting! On this show we talk about a few things we've done as dads that age, experience and wisdom has shown us were not the best. We hope you can not only relate to the struggle, but that you also walk away feeling like it's never too late to change for the better.

Every once in a while, we get to celebrate dads who are doing exceptional things! For our second MVD award, we're highlighting a group of dads who saw a huge need and decided they could fill it. Their choice to be present for a group of kids has been a game changer. Article referenced here: cbsnews.com/news/dads-louisiana-high-school-student-violence

How do you know when the stress of your finances has taken over? We share some funny examples that may hit close to home for you, while offering suggestions on a few ways to find balance again.

For many guys, anger is our default when things go south. Most of us have even experienced full-on rage. But as dads, are we helping our kids handle their anger or making it worse?

Have you ever met someone who exuded selflessness? We share three examples of people who've made an impact on our lives by the way they lived, and the lessons we're hoping to learn from them.

At work, and as husbands and dads, we encounter different forms of stress every single day. Can we get away from it? Will it change as our kids get older? Is there something we can do to manage it better? Join us as we tackle these questions and more.

Being a hands-off parent can mean a lot of different things. We discuss the importance of finding the middle ground between stepping completely away and being a helicopter parent!

Arguments happen. But have you ever been in a fight with your spouse and it seems like nothing you say is getting through? Charles & his wife (Kim from the nextTalk main podcast) share a recent story about how they resolved a conflict in a new way.

When you have certain expectations but fail to communicate them, there is usually a moment when someone feels let down, disappointed, or just plain angry. We share some funny, true stories where we weren't on the same page with our wife or kids. 

We mess up a lot of things, but when it comes to money fails, they seem to sting almost more than anything else. On this episode we share our biggest money fail to date, and how we got through it.

Were you were raised hearing this? Has it become one of your go-to phrases when your kid asks hard questions? We're discussing our theory that using this phrase may cause really big problems now and later.

It's been said, “happy wife, happy life.” But what exactly does that mean? We discuss a few simple ways to invest in your wife, that in turn, will make a positive difference in your marriage. 

Maybe you don't have the best relationship with your in-laws. Or, maybe you do! Either way, if you were really honest with yourself, would you say you're loving and honoring your in-laws well? It may be easier than you think.

We all want better for our kids, even when it comes to money.  We both learned late in the game that a few key principles and concepts we missed ... could change the lives of our kids forever.

Entering into middle school and/or high school is a big transition for you and your kids. There are a lot of new people, experiences, challenges and opportunities. But more than anything, preparing your family culture is key. We discuss what that looks like, and why dads are so important.

As dads, how do we respond to the role social media plays in the lives of our kids? Join us as we share a few stats and thoughts on how we're parenting social media.

If you watched the Olympics this year, there was a lot to talk about.  Even if you didn't watch, there are great conversations  to be had with your kids about the Olympians and adversity, perseverance, mental health, and the way we treat each other in person and on social media.

This is a loaded question, but one we think is worth asking. We discuss how common unhappiness is in men, some reasons why we may feel unhappy, and why it's really important to be honest when we're struggling.

You've probably heard of the power of compound interest when it comes to investing your money. We believe you receive an even greater return when you apply these principles to fatherhood.

The nextTalkDAD MVD award is about recognizing dads who have traits we admire or who do something we think is awesome.  Got a story for us? Email charleselerick@nextTalk.org.

Traditional rites of passage have seemingly disappeared. We discuss why we think they are still an important way of preparing, supporting and celebrating our kids passing into each new phase toward adulthood and how that looks today.

For many husbands and dads, listening well is one of the hardest things for us to do. On this show, we talk about how learning to be better listeners is improving our relationships.

Aging isn't always graceful, but it does require a lot of grace...for yourself and your spouse. Today we talk about how important  open communication is even when it comes to going bald and slowing down.

Father's Day can be tricky. Do you look forward to the day, or is it something you would rather avoid? Some dads don't like to be celebrated. So how do we respond if loved ones want to celebrate us in a way we don't like?

Pornography is not new but so much about it has changed. Tune-in to find out how porn is different and why it needs to be on your radar.

The role of dad has changed. In football, an Every Down Back can do multiple jobs on the field very well.  Parenting today is just like that. In the world our kids are growing up in, Dads are required to do more than bring home the bacon. They need to be an Every Down Dad.

Have you ever felt like your satisfaction at work directly impacts the way you feel about yourself, your home, and your family? Although we share an article that validates this, we're challenging you to consider a different mindset.

If you are in, or are close to, your 40's, you have considered the concept of the mid-life crisis. But what if this season of life is about more than grasping at your youth. What if you are being called to do more?

We all know moms are invaluable in raising kids, but on this show we're asking dads the question -- do you realize the incredible importance of your role, too? Do you know that you may be the one who can help tame the raging elephants under your roof and in your community?

In marriage, at work, and with our kids it's really hard to resist the urge to jump in and fix a problem presented to us. But fixing isn't always what's needed. Tune in for 3 questions you can ask someone before you offer a solution.

Satan is the root of sin and divisiveness in relationships, but what aren't we doing well in our marriage that makes things worse? We discuss one key realization that will help us better understand our spouse.

We share why communicating your need for transition time between work mode and dad mode is essential.

We all fail. But if you have the right mindsight about learning from your mistakes and using that to help your kids, messing-up can be really good training ground. Charles and Matt share some of the most epic fails that have defined their dad careers.

Are you spending too much or too little time doing things you enjoy, or activities that relieve stress, so you're recharged for your roles as dad, husband, and professional?

Do your kids see you as a resource in your home? If so, for what? On this episode we talk about conversations with kids ranging from from Legos to Instagram and how important it is for dads to speak up.

On this first show our goal is to lay out why this new resource for dads is about more than parenting. Were hoping to inspire change in families and communities. Join us as we kick-off nextTalkDAD.