Dads Making a Difference Podcast

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By: Cam Hall

The Dads Making A Difference Podcast with Cam Hall is strategically designed to inspire you to live a life of significance. A life focused on passion, purpose, and presence. A life where you can make a real DIFFERENCE in your family, in your business, and in the community around you. This podcast is inspired by you. The Dad that feels called to live with purpose. The Dad that works hard to give all he has to build his family, his faith, his finances, and his fitness. The Dad that his family is proud of. The Difference Makers. The key to...

Safeguarding Our Kids in the Digital Age: Insights from a Cybersecurity Dad with Andy Murphy
#101
Yesterday at 7:00 AM

In a world where our kids are growing up online, do you know who they're really talking to? Join us for a vital conversation with Andy Murphy, the dad behind "The Secure Dad." As our children navigate an increasingly digital landscape, the line between online and real-world friendships is blurring. From the moment they pick up a smartphone, our kids face hidden dangers we never imagined.

In this episode, Andy unveils the truth about the predators lurking just a click away. He shares eye-opening realities about how these criminals target their victims and practical strategies for keeping...


Fatherhood, Finances, Family: 100 Episodes of Insights for the Modern Dad
#100
03/20/2024

In this 100th-episode special, Cam reflects on the incredible journey of the Dads Making A Difference podcast. Over the past 99 episodes, Cam has had the privilege of engaging in transformative conversations with a diverse array of guests, each offering their unique perspectives on fatherhood, marriage, finance, and personal growth. Through these discussions, Cam has distilled five key themes that have emerged, providing a roadmap for fathers looking to maximize their effectiveness and strengthen their relationships with their children and partners.

From exploring the evolving role of fatherhood in modern society to understanding the importance of financial wisdom...


The Incredible Journey of John's Crazy Socks: Spreading Happiness and Empowerment with John and Mark Cronin
#99
03/13/2024

Get ready to be inspired by the incredible journey of John's Crazy Socks, a thriving $10 million business founded by John Cronin, a young man with Down syndrome, and his father, Mark. In this heartwarming episode, you'll discover how a simple idea born out of a father-son bond blossomed into the world's largest sock store, spreading happiness and empowering others along the way.

Join us as we dive deep into the story of John and Mark Cronin, learning about the challenges they faced, the triumphs they celebrated, and the invaluable lessons they learned while building their successful business...


Midlife Awakening: The Hidden Struggles of Middle-Aged Fathers with Kevin Hoover
#98
03/06/2024

What defines a "real" dad? Does it mean providing everything your family needs financially? Being present at sports games and school events? Kevin Hoover grappled with these questions after his 4-year-old son was diagnosed with a large tumor and kidney failure, forcing their family into the intense world of pediatric cancer treatment.

Over days, weeks, and years of walking alongside his son during chemotherapy, radiation, and more, Kevin discovered what being a true father meant to him — showing up with courage, tenderness, and authenticity. He learned to embrace vulnerability instead of silent suffering.

Now recovered, Ke...


Middle School and Devices: Setting Kids Up for Success with Jessica Speer
#97
02/28/2024

In a world where childhood is drastically different (thanks to mobile devices and social media) how can parents build strong connections with tweens and teens? How can we cultivate healthy relationships and boost their self-confidence when external validation holds so much power?

Jessica Speer, our insightful guest, understands the developmental growing pains facing adolescents perhaps better than anyone. As an author and former friendship mentor for middle schoolers, she’s extensively studied this transitional life stage's psychology and social dynamics.

In our conversation, Jessica reveals the root causes of why grades 6-8 can profoundly test on...


The Rites of Passage: How to Raise Responsible, Confident Sons with Dustin Burnham
#96
02/21/2024

As a child raised by a single mother, Dustin Burnham faced a dilemma shared by many fatherless sons - how to blaze a trail as a man and parent without the conventional baggage of a paternal role model. His quest for masculinity and purpose led him down an unorthodox path, veering from personal trainer to the high-stakes arena of anesthesiology.

Dustin's transition was fraught with upheaval, nearly failing on his first surgery observation. But that brush with adversity stoked an inextinguishable fire within him to save lives, ultimately training elite military forces in lifesaving tactics. However, Dustin's...


From Mediocrity to Meaning: The Awakened Man's Journey with Alain Dumonceaux
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02/14/2024

Alain Dumonceaux joins us to share his powerful story of loss, struggle, and ultimately, redemption. As a driven entrepreneur fixated on career success, Alain's first marriage unraveled, leaving him rudderless. His life burned down around him. Out of the ashes, he began piecing his life back together, striving to become the awakened man he is today.

With courageous honesty, Alain opens up about the pain of divorce and depression, losing connection with his sons, and nearly losing himself. He poignantly describes his journey to rebuild his marriage on a new foundation of love, trust, and communication. We...


Girl Dad: Stories, Lessons, and Advice From Girl Dads and Their Daughters With Madeline Anderson
#94
02/07/2024

What does it take to build an authentic, lasting connection with your daughter?

Being a girl dad is more than just parenting your daughter the same way you would your other kids. While we always have our daughters’ best interests at heart, they often see our words and actions from different lenses – and this is where the disconnect between dads and daughters could come from.

Madeline Anderson had such a wonderful relationship with her dad, that she still treats him as his best friend even if she is now an adult. It surprised her that not...


How Men Can Grow as Strong Leaders With Scott LaPierre
#93
01/31/2024

There’s a misconception that most women complain about submitting to their husbands. But in Scott’s experience, it’s not the submission that wives complain about — it’s the lack of leadership from their husbands.

As a pastor, a husband, and a father of 10 kids, Scott has faced many challenges, especially in terms of leading both his congregation and his family. But he has learned that leadership is not about appearing tough and asserting authority. Rather, it’s about knowing how to be gentle, when to apologize, and how to say, “I don’t know.”

When men learn w...


A Parent’s Guide to Safer Childbirth With Gina Mundy
#92
01/24/2024

Dads play a huge role in childbirth. With moms going through the physical and emotional rollercoaster that comes with pregnancy, the dad’s role is to offer support and help the mom and baby stay healthy from pregnancy to childbirth.

As a childbirth attorney, Gina witnessed so many things that could go wrong in pregnancy — from babies being born with health issues to moms not making it through childbirth. Most of these cases are preventable; the best way to avoid them is to prepare for pregnancy from a different perspective. It’s not just about picking out a colo...