From Fatherless to Fathering (Interview with Sean Teis)

Sean Teis knows firsthand what it’s like to grow up without a father. Now he travels across the US with his wife and three kids, ministering as a family to the fatherless. Join us today as Sean shares his inspiring story, titled “From Fatherless to Fathering.”

Dad, Tell Her Your Story

Dad, if you’re like a lot of men, you may not always realize the value of sharing your life story with your daughter—which includes telling her about your successes, as well as things you’ve learned the hard way. Opening up more of your story inherently invites her to follow your lead, which ultimately strengthens your dad-daughter bond. Listen today to learn practical tips for effectively telling your story. 

Healing Hurts, Healing Hearts

I’ve titled today’s show, “Healing Hurts, Healing Hearts.” If you’re a dad who needs more input on how to make amends with your daughter and rebuild the bridge to her heart, today I am giving you FOUR SPECIFIC WAYS to take action so that she can heal. ♥️

10 Ways a Dad Can Raise an Empowered Daughter (Interview with Sarah Stump)

My guest today, Sarah Stump is a role model that any girl can look up to, not just because she’s won beauty pageants, but due to her inner beauty. At only 20 years old, she has already proven that she can rise above hardships (which includes being bullied for not having a portion of left arm), while exuding grace towards those who have hurt her. She radiates the love of Jesus in profound ways and today shares how her dad has empowered her along the way! @imperfectlysarah #thedadwhisperer

Activating Adventures with Your Girls (Interview with Jeff and Nevaeh Mattson)

You’re going to LOVE today’s show as Jeff Mattson of Living Wholehearted talks about activating adventures with his two daughters. As an added bonus, his 9-year old daughter, Neveah, joins the conversation to talk about her dad through adventures they’ve shared in the great outdoors! 🐠🦋🐛🐞

Why Messages On Mirrors Matter

Since I started partnering with dads of daughters in January of 2010, the most positive feedback I’ve received from men across the country has been in response to my MESSAGES on MIRRORS idea. So today I’m revisiting this concept with new stories that will touch your heart and underscore why there’s a high yield for a small investment of your time, money, and energy when you write messages on your daughter’s mirrors!

Worshipping God Begins with Dad (Interview with Alonzo Chadwick)

@alonzochadwick is a dad with four daughters who LOVES and LIVES to worship God while being very aware that leadership in his home begins with him. Listen today if you want to learn how this dad powerfully inspires his family to worship!

How to Talk With Your Daughter About Suicide

With the recent suicides of two national icons, this issue is at increasingly in the forefront of our minds, even though it’s hard to talk about. Today’s show is raw and real, and will provide you Dads with a clear road map for talking with your daughters about suicide. #thedadwhisperer

How a Dad Turned His Heart 180 Degrees (Interview with Reed & Maggie Falkenberg)

Today on The Dad Whisperer you will be inspired by a dad who admitted he was striking out with his teenage daughter a year ago, which led him to kick it into high gear to heal their relationship. Now his 14-year old daughter Maggie describes her dad as one of her best friends and the two of them are sharing their story today. If Reed can do it, so can you! #thedadwhisperer

Lead Her to Say MORE Than Yes to the Dress

With wedding season being in full swing, I can assure you that your daughter has imagined herself on her special day - whether now or in the future. So if your daughter is single, engaged, or married, YOU as her dad can help her to think BEYOND her wedding day by leading her to say MORE than YES to the DRESS! 👰🏻💍👰🏾♥️👰🏼

Casting a Vision for Fathering (Interview with Armin Assadi)

You will be stirred in POWERFUL & PROFOUND ways when listening to my friend, Armin Assadi, describe his journey to CASTING A VISION FOR FATHERING his two young daughters. He says this process has “wrecked him in the best of ways,” leading him to even write his own eulogy! Thanks Armin for letting us see into your heart. ♥️

What It Means to be a Dialed-in Dad

If you’ve read my book, seen my Dad-Daughter Friday blogs or listened to The Dad Whisperer, you know there’s a phrase I use often: “DIALED-IN DAD.” So I figured it was time to break it down and make sure that you as dads know what it truly means to DIAL IN to your daughter’s heart with precision!

The Power of Rest in a Non-Stop World (Interview with AJ Swoboda)

If you want to be inspired, convicted, and challenged in an area that has the potential to be LIFE-CHANGING, then listen in to my very wise friend, Dr. A.J. Swoboda, as he shares about the POWER of REST in a non-stop world. This one applies to dads and daughters, moms and sons—so let’s get the conversation started about SABBATH REST! 

Open to a Purpose Greater than Herself

Dads,  you may not fully realize how much INFLUENCE you really have in the life of your girls. When it comes to helping your daughter stay OPEN to a purpose greater than herself, YOU play a POWERFUL part in that process happening for her. Listen in for tips on how to lead her in greater ways! 

Teaching Your Daughters to Believe God for the Impossible (Interview with Jason Noble)

Dads, if you want to raise daughters who believe God for the seemingly impossible, you’re definitely going to want to hear my friend, Pastor Jason Noble today. His story includes being front and center to a BIG miracle when a teenage boy in his congregation died and then came back to life, only to walk out of the hospital two weeks later, completely healed. Listen in as Jason shares about teaching his three daughters to trust the God of the BREAKTHROUGH! (which is the name of a movie based on this story that will be in theaters next Easter) 

For Dads Only: Become the Dad Your Daughter Needs (Interview with Shaunti Feldhahn)

I’m so excited that my friend, Shaunti Feldhahn is joining us on this episode of The Dad Whisperer! If you’ve ever read her books (e.g., For Men Only, For Women Only, The Male Factor, etc.) or listened to her speak, you know the WEALTH OF WISDOM she brings to relationships. You’ll LOVE learning from her as she gives you a few more tools to add to your fathering toolbox.

Dr. Seuss Weighs in on Fathering

Hi Dads...I’m discussing a really FUN topic on this episode of The Dad Whisperer, one that I believe you’re going to enjoy. I’ve titled it: “Dr. Seuss Weighs in on Fathering.” If you’re a dad who wants to hear a UNIQUE way to connect with your daughter’s heart, tune in!

Mr. Mom: Single Dad Survival Strategies (Interview with Eric Robison)

Are you a single dad who sometimes gets overwhelmed with trying to cover all the bases to meet your daughter’s needs? If so, then you will definitely want to listen to my friend Eric Robison share his SINGLE DAD SURVIVAL STRATEGIES that are tried and tested...and have been learned in the trenches!

The FATHER Formula

Dad, do you ever wish you had a road map for decoding your daughter? Good news... I’m giving you a FATHER FORMULA—6 specific ways that will guide you to reach your daughter’s heart with success!

How to Raise a World Changer (Interview with Dr. Lori Salierno-Maldonado)

Dr. Lori Salierno-Maldonado (CEO of Teach One to Lead One) and I have been friends since high school and I can assure you that this incredible woman truly is a fierce WORLD CHANGER. In fact, she has more passion in the tips of her fingers than most of us have in our entire bodies! If you are a dad who wants to follow in the footsteps of Lori’s father who was intentional in the way that he raised his feisty and energetic daughter, you are going to love listening to this interview!