The Fatherhood Challenge Podcast & Radio Program

Dads work really hard to build businesses and build careers—not just to pay the bills, but to protect and provide for the people we love most. But life can throw a curveball when you least expect it, and in those moments, we’re forced to answer a serious question: Does the work we do control our lives, or does it give us the freedom to show up for our families when it matters most?

Chance Sweat is a husband, father, business owner, and business broker with a passion for helping entrepreneurs build companies that can thrive with...

We dads spend a massive chunk of our lives thinking about money. We work hard to earn it, budget it, save it, and make sure our families are provided for. But so often, our culture teaches us to look at money through a lens of total ownership that everything in our bank account is simply 'ours' to control. But what happens when we shift that mindset? What if, instead of seeing ourselves as owners, we start viewing ourselves as stewards—temporary caretakers of resources entrusted to us for a higher purpose? We will spend this episode diving into that ex...

In this episode we’re sitting down with the founder and Executive Director of EMPOWR to talk about how he maintained an unbreakable bond with his daughter in the face of alienation. We’re going to talk about staying grounded, keeping hope alive, and what it really takes to stand strong for your kids when the odds feel stacked against you. We're also going to reveal the secret to discovering your identity in purpose and how to live a purpose driven life instead of fear led.

Adrian Devezin. Adrian is a dedicated dad, an advocate for intentional pare...

This episode is part 2 of our conversation with Adam Weisner. If you have not listened to part 1 we strongly recommend listening to that first, then coming back and listening to this one.

Adam Weisner is a dedicated husband, father, and entrepreneur who is passionate about helping men build businesses that reflect their deeply held values.

Having navigated the transition out of traditional corporate environments himself, Adam understands the tension so many dads feel between chasing career success and showing up fully for their families. He dedicated his work to showing fathers how to build Kingdom-minded...

So many dads hit a point in their careers where they look at the 9-to-5 grind and realize something is missing. They want to provide for their families, but they also want to be truly present for the moments that matter most. And for a lot of men, there's a growing desire to build something bigger than just a paycheck—a business that aligns with their faith, honors God, and leaves a lasting legacy.

Adam Weisner is a dedicated husband, father, and entrepreneur who is passionate about helping men build businesses that reflect their deeply held values. Ha...

Every single year, millions of devoted, loving fathers walk into a courtroom expecting a system built on justice, fairness, and the best interests of their children—only to realize they have stepped onto a financial and emotional battlefield heavily weighted against them. The family court system isn't just flawed; for many dads, it feels fundamentally broken. We are going deep into the belly of the beast with someone who has been in the trenches both personally and professionally.

Keith Barton is a former Marine Corps combat veteran, former aviator, logistics operator, congressional candidate, and tireless advocate for na...

Conversations at home can shift tone fast. A simple comment about politics or some other charged topic can turn a comfortable dinner into something tense and quiet. Most families don’t want that, and honestly, it takes a toll when every gathering feels like it might turn into a debate.This episode is all about lowering that emotional temperature. We’re looking at practical ways to keep the atmosphere calm, even when the topic gets tricky.

Dr. Samuel Eshleman Latimer is a social and clinical psychologist who specializes in conflict management. Samuel is an adjunct professor at the...

Today, we’re diving into a conversation that’s all about giving families a real advantage when the unexpected happens such as when a child goes missing. It’s practical, it’s forward‑thinking, and honestly, it’s one of those things that makes you stop and say, “Why aren’t more people doing this?” Curious?

Chuck Still spent years as a detective with the Tustin Police Department, working cases that no family ever wants to face. And instead of walking away from that chapter of his life, he took everything he learned and built something that gives families a r...

One of the most surprising parts of raising kids today is realizing just how quickly the world starts teaching them about sex. It’s everywhere, in jokes at school, in the content they stumble across online such as porn, even in the way other kids talk about their bodies. Today, we’re going to talk about why fathers are uniquely positioned to guide their kids through the truth about bodies, boundaries, and safety and how taking the lead can strengthen trust, deepen connection, and shape the kind of relationship every dad hopes to build.

Janet Rosenzweig has spen...

In this episode we’re talking about a new paradigm for men’s wellness — one that doesn’t treat men like problems to fix, but like whole human beings who’ve been disconnected from parts of themselves they actually need. It’s a shift from “What’s wrong with me?” to “What have I lost touch with?” It’s about thawing out the places stress has shut down, reclaiming the parts culture told men to hide, and rediscovering the emotional and physical energy that comes from being fully integrated.

Duncan Rich is the co‑founder of MELD Community Inc., and he’s h...

Today, we’re talking about how dads can influence good nutrition in a way that feels natural, doable, and even fun. We’ll talk about the barriers kids face, the barriers dads face, and the practical steps that help families overcome both. And we’ll look at how mealtime can become one of the most meaningful parts of your day, not just for health, but for connection.

Dr. Elizabeth Daniels is a nutrition expert who understands the real‑world challenges dads face at the table: picky eating, busy schedules, mixed messages from culture and media, and the simple f...

Today, we’re exploring how storytelling can help teens process what they’re carrying, and what it means for parents who are trying to connect with kids who feel unreachable.

Dr. Danice Rinderknecht is a physician who has watched countless kids walk into her exam room carrying anxiety, depression, and trauma they can’t put into words. Instead of pushing for explanations they don’t have, she’s learned how to connect with them in ways that feel safe, creative, and genuinely healing.

She’s taken that experience and poured it into a young‑adult fantasy novel...

Part 1 in the last episode was all about Paul Mckee's story of entrepreneurship, and creating free curriculum for homeschoolers. This episode is all about strategy, how dads can use his resources with the safe use of AI to maximize the education experience for their kids whether homeschooled or in school.

You can find the Free Worksheets resource mentioned in this episode here: https://freeworksheets.com/

Dads, if money feels stressful or confusing, you don’t have to stay stuck. Money Mindset Academy gives you the tools to rewrite your money story and le...

Part 1 of this conversation explores how AI can become a wise, intentional, and safe part of a dad’s homeschooling toolkit. We’re looking at how technology can support personalized learning, streamline planning, and open new doors for curiosity, all while keeping kids protected and maintaining the hands‑on connection that makes homeschooling meaningful.

We’ll also highlight a powerful online resource designed specifically to help parents teach at home, offering practical materials that make the journey smoother and more accessible. This is a chance to rethink how dads can blend traditional teaching with modern tools in a way th...

Technology is woven into almost everything our kids touch today. It shapes how they learn, how they communicate, and how they see the world. And as dads, we’re constantly trying to stay one step ahead — helping them use it with confidence instead of getting swept up in it.

But every once in a while, a fresh idea comes along that flips the script. Something that doesn’t just teach kids how to use technology, but teaches them how to approach it with intention, discipline, and faith.

Today’s conversation is all about that kind of idea...

In this episode we’re talking to an entrepreneur who’s spent years building, acquiring, and growing businesses, and who has a deep passion for helping families recognize and nurture entrepreneurial potential in their kids. We’re exploring what it actually looks like to raise entrepreneur‑minded children, how to tell when your child might be wired for that path, and the practical ways you can help them develop the skills, habits, and confidence to begin early.

This isn’t about pushing kids into business. It’s about recognizing their unique wiring, guiding them with wisdom, and giving them...

When we talk about ADHD, most people jump straight to the stereotypes. They picture the kid who can’t sit still, or the adult who’s always losing their keys. But ADHD is so much more layered than that, and honestly, it reaches into places we don’t always expect — like marriage, parenting, and even how we show up as dads.

Today, I want to slow things down and really explore those layers with someone who understands them from both the professional side and the personal side.

This episode's guest brings both professi...

Today’s conversation is such an important one. We’re sitting down with a renowned pediatrician. She’s spent years helping parents understand what’s really happening beneath the surface when teens pull away, and how dads can respond in ways that open doors instead of closing them.

If you’ve ever felt that communication gap widening with your teen, this episode is going to give you hope, clarity, and practical tools you can start using right away.

Dr. Elizabeth Henry — known as Dr. Liz — is a pediatrician, consultant, and youth‑connection specialist who has spent her career...

Have you ever stopped to look at the big choices you’ve made in your life—your career, your relationships, even how you handle stress—and wondered what’s actually driving them?

For a lot of men, if we’re being completely honest, the driver in the front seat isn't purpose or clarity. It's fear. Fear of failing, fear of not measuring up, or fear of letting people down. And a lot of times, that fear isn't even entirely ours—it's generational baggage we've been carrying around without even realizing it.

Today, we're diving into how to break...

Today, we’re exploring what it takes to nurture transformation, how a dyslexic child becomes a confident dyslexic adult, and ultimately a dad who is secure in his identity and clear in his purpose. This is a journey that impacts families for generations, and it starts with understanding the unique strengths dyslexia brings to the table. I’ve had so many families who have inquired about resources for their dyslexic child, so if you’re one of those dads, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Today’s guest has spent years helping dyslexic kids disco...

There’s a moment in every man’s life when he realizes that the story he’s been living isn’t the story he wants to leave behind. And sometimes, God uses the weight of that realization to shape something bigger than we ever expected. Today, we’re sitting down with someone who knows that journey firsthand.

He’s a man I’m proud to call my friend who’s walked through enough fire to understand what it means to rise for the sake of the generations coming after us. His podcast has become a place where men can wrestle...

Most dads don’t realize how much fear shapes their choices until they’re exhausted, frustrated, or stuck in patterns that don’t feel like them. And it’s easy to confuse dominance with strength, or control with leadership, or silence with toughness. But real strength… the kind that actually holds a family together… doesn’t come from fear. It comes from clarity. It comes from courage. It comes from knowing who you are and what you stand for.

And what’s interesting is that true strength isn’t loud. It isn’t forceful. It isn’t about overpowering any...

Today’s conversation about autism starts in that raw, honest space where dads are searching for hope, direction, and someone who understands what they’re walking through. Because you’re not alone. You’re not failing. And you don’t have to figure this out in the dark.

There is hope in the chaos. And there are fathers who’ve walked this road and found strength, clarity, and a new kind of connection with their child.

Today’s guest is Paul Voss, a father of eight whose world shifted three and a half years ago when his young...

As dads, we want our sons to grow up confident, informed, and unafraid to take care of themselves. But the world they’re growing up in sends mixed messages — telling them to be tough, telling them not to show uncertainty, telling them their bodies should look a certain way, and telling them that asking for help somehow makes them weak. It’s no wonder so many boys end up feeling confused, ashamed, or disconnected from their own health.

Today’s conversation starts right there — in that space where stigma meets silence, where boys are trying to figure out who th...

Today’s conversation starts in that honest space where marriages struggle, where men feel disconnected, and where couples quietly hope for something deeper. Because intimacy isn’t just physical closeness. It’s emotional safety. It’s vulnerability. It’s the courage to show up fully and the trust that your partner will meet you there.

And when those barriers come down, everything changes. But how? How? How exactly do we tear those barriers down without tearing ourselves up in the process?

Dr. Robert Jaffe, a man who has spent years helping couples understand why intimacy breaks dow...

Every parent wants that for their kids. But wanting it and knowing how to cultivate it are two very different things.

I’ve talked with so many dads who feel this tension. They see the world changing fast. They feel the pressure to prepare their children for a future that’s bigger, more complex, and more connected than anything they grew up with. And somewhere in that tension, a question keeps rising: How do I raise a child who isn’t just ready for the world, but ready to make it better?

That’s where today’s...

Over the years, I’ve heard so many stories from fathers who were exhausted, overwhelmed, or carrying heartbreak they didn’t know how to name. Men who were deeply committed, but unsure if their commitment was pointed in the right direction. And somewhere in those conversations, a pattern started to emerge — a realization that fatherhood isn’t one fixed role. It shifts. It stretches. It demands new tools as kids grow and life changes.

That’s where today’s conversation begins: with a framework built from real families, real struggles, and real hope.

Dr. Mike Ayers is a m...

 In this episode, we’re going to explore what it looks like when purpose shows up later than expected, why that’s actually a strength, and how embracing the second half of life can open doors you didn’t even know were there.

John Little is my guest today, and if you’ve followed any of his work, you already know he’s a man who’s lived through enough seasons to speak honestly about change, identity, and the courage it takes to become who you’re meant to be—especially in the second half of life.

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Today, we’re stepping into the story of a father who followed that instinct, dug deep into the world of food safety, and built something that helps families stay protected in a very real way.

Our guest today is Jordan Robinson, a dad who took that protective instinct we all feel and turned it into something bigger — something that helps families stay safe in ways most of us don’t even think about. His journey into food safety didn’t come from a business plan or a classroom. It came from real life, real fatherhood, and a desire t...

Every dad has had that moment where he thinks, there has to be something better than this. What’s rare is when someone takes that moment and turns it into a mission — creating products that solve real problems for real dads. In this episode, we’re stepping into the story of a father who did exactly that, and the path that led him there is anything but ordinary.

My guest today is Paul Moore a dad who didn’t just notice the gaps in everyday parenting — he actually stepped in and started solving them. His journey into entreprene...

Fatherhood has a way of showing up in places we don’t always expect. Sometimes the lessons come from home, sure—but other times they come from watching how men carry themselves when the pressure is real and the stakes are high. And when you spend years around environments where character gets revealed in an instant, you start to notice patterns. You start to see what helps young men grow, what holds them back, and what actually shapes them into the kind of men we hope our sons become. That’s the world we’re stepping into today, and it’s ful...

Sometimes a story doesn’t start with a big idea or a business plan. It starts with a dad sitting there thinking, “Okay… why is this so hard, and why does it feel like I’m supposed to just magically know what to do?” That moment — that honest, frustrated, real moment — is where today’s conversation begins. Because instead of shrugging and pushing through, My guest decided to build something that actually helps dads make sense of the chaos. Not a gimmick, not another parenting trend — something practical, thoughtful, and rooted in real experience. And the way it came together says a lo...

When we talk about creating a safe environment for kids, most people think about warm smiles, trusted volunteers, and a place where families can breathe easy. But the truth is, safety doesn’t happen by accident. It takes structure. It takes accountability. And yes—it takes screening and background checks that actually mean something.

This is one of those conversations that challenges us, but it also strengthens us. Because when we understand the why, we can build churches that are truly safe, truly welcoming, and truly protective of the kids who trust us the most. My guest and...

Today’s conversation is with someone who knows what it feels like to be shattered, to lose his sense of direction, and to wonder if God could ever use someone like him. And yet, his life now is proof of what happens when a man finally lets God do what only God can do—restore, reshape, and repurpose a broken life into something powerful and deeply meaningful.

We’re talking about a journey from brokenness to a life that’s been poured out in service, a life that’s helped countless youth and adults discover who Jesus really is...

In this episode we’re diving into the kind of pain that reshapes a man, the kind of redemption that only God can pull off, and the quiet, everyday choices that rebuild trust with your kids one step at a time. This isn’t theory. This is lived experience. And if you’ve ever felt the weight of regret, or the urgency to be more present with your children, this conversation is going to speak straight to you.

Tracy Brinkmann is joining us, and he’s someone who has walked through the kind of moments that change a father...

In this episode, we’re talking about what it really looks like to walk through those seasons—the ones that shake you, stretch you, and force you to grow in ways you never asked for. We’re diving into grief, resilience, and the quiet courage it takes to take one more step when everything in you feels stuck. And we’re exploring how hope can still rise, even from the hardest places.

My guest is AJ Coleman. He wrote a powerful book called Keep Those Feet Moving, and it’s exactly what it sounds like—real, honest, practical gu...

We let the stress, the convenience foods, and the passive modern lifestyle accumulate around our midsections. We tell ourselves we’re too busy to train or eat like warriors. But a truly durable father knows that carrying extra weight, running on low energy, and neglecting your health isn't just a personal issue—it’s a security leak in your stronghold. If your body fails because you refused to discipline it, you leave your perimeter completely undefended. Finding the motivation to start when you’re already feeling miserable feels almost impossible. And then there’s the elusive question, where exactly do you sta...

I’m sitting down with Greg Junge, someone who has a real gift for helping families break through that shame and step into confidence, clarity, and stewardship. Greg believes that your financial past doesn’t disqualify you from leading your kids—it actually gives you a powerful place to teach from. We’re going to talk about legacy, about practical financial literacy, and about how dads can guide their children even if they’re still learning themselves.

This episode is about redemption, responsibility, and the kind of legacy that lasts long after the dollars are spent. Greg’s going to h...

In this episode of The Fatherhood Challenge, we’re stepping into a world of faith‑filled adventure, creative storytelling, and intentional mentorship as we welcome the Discovery Mountain production team. Their podcast has captured the hearts of families everywhere with stories that spark imagination, build character, and point kids toward hope. In this episode, we explore how the Discovery Mountain team crafts meaningful narratives, why storytelling is such a powerful tool for shaping young minds, and how fathers can use these stories to strengthen connection, courage, and faith at home. This is a conversation about creativity, purpose, and the impa...

In the world’s economy, especially when the economy is struggling, giving away 10% of your primary resource seems stupid at best. But in the Kingdom economy,  tithe is a cornerstone of your family’s spiritual and financial infrastructure. It is the moment a father says, 'I am not the ultimate source of this provision; I am the steward of it.' It is embracing a fundamental truth of kingdom economics, and theoeconomics, that there is no scarcity in God’s economy. In this episode we dive deep into what we do with this truth in our lives today.

We ar...