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STRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads Welcomes ANDY DALTON to the Team! - Ep 256Introducing Andy DaltonMerrill introduces Andy Dalton, expressing gratitude for his previous co-host Carl’s contributions. He highlights Dalton’s background as a coach and his experience working with young men, couples, and families, fitting the mission of “Strong Dads.” Dalton is described as passionate and insightful, with a rich history of engagement in sports and familial relationships.Early Life and Education • Hometown: Kokomo, Indiana, later moving to Atlanta, Georgia, and then to the Cincinnati area. •Education: Attended East Central High School and later graduated from Hanover College with a degree in Kinesiology and Integrated Physiology...2025-04-2549 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeAre You Going to Heaven? Only Through His Grace! Ep 255The episode of “Strong Dads,” hosted by Merrill Hutchinson and Carl Andry, discusses the profound and multifaceted concept of grace, particularly within the context of Christian faith. The hosts share personal experiences and insights to illustrate how the understanding of grace can transform one’s relationship with God and oneself. They emphasize that grace is what separates Christianity from other belief systems, challenging the prevalent works-based mentality.The Nature of Grace•Preconceived Notions: Carl begins by discussing the preconceived ideas that hinder an authentic understanding of grace. •Works vs. Grace: The hosts note that many Christ...2025-04-1159 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeBigorexia - When is Enough, Enough - Ep 254Bigorexia - When is Enough, Enough? Ep 254•Bigorexia refers to a condition similar to anorexia but focused on a compulsive desire for muscle growth. The hosts clarify that the documentary they refer to is not specifically a Christian documentary, but it offers valuable insights into the psychological issues faced by bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts.•Carl shares a personal anecdote from his youth, discussing the pressure he felt in the bodybuilding community and how a friend advised him against using steroids, seeing the potential harm it could bring.Personal Experiences•Merrill and Carl exchan...2025-03-2855 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeShyness - The Quiet Battle - Ep 253Shyness - The Quite Battle Ep 253IntroductionThe podcast is hosted by Merrill Hutchinson and Carl Andry, featuring discussions about overcoming shyness and social anxiety, particularly focusing on strategies to engage with people and "work a room." They emphasize that shyness often stems from self-centeredness and anxiety rather than humility, and provide insights on how to develop social skills.Understanding ShynessPersonal ExperiencesMerrill shares his struggle with painful shyness and anxiety, which he felt deeply affected his social interactions.Carl discusses his own experiences with shyness, highlighting that both men often...2025-03-141h 00STRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeFinancial Peace with Carl Andry - Ep 250Strong DadsSummary of YouTube Video TranscriptIntroduction•The episode is sponsored by Fourspeed on 50 Diner in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.•Host Carl Andre is discussing money management, noting that he and co-host Merrill have been ill.Host’s Background•Carl and his wife have taught Financial Peace University (FPU), a program by Dave Ramsey, for nearly 25 years.•They have experience working with many couples on financial issues.Personal Experience•Carl shares a personal story about a failed investment in the stock market that led to signi...2025-01-311h 01STRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeEveryone Has Their Egypt - Ep 249Summary of the YouTube Video: Strong Dads Podcast - Episode on “Egypts of Life”OverviewIn this episode of the Strong Dads Podcast, hosts Merrill Hutchinson and Carl Andre discuss the concept of “Egypt” as a metaphor for the comfort zones and familiar pains that people often return to despite the desire for change. The discussion draws parallels from the biblical story of the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt, exploring themes of fear, faith, and the challenges of breaking free from detrimental situations.Key Points1.Introduction and Background:•The hosts express gratitude to...2025-01-1345 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeSummer of Rehab - 2024 - Are you ready to get your life in order? Ep 234Aging is often not kind to us. We build a new house only to have begin replacing, fixing, and rehabbing in a decade or so. We buy a new car and along with the regular maintenance, we find ourselves dropping the cash for bigger ticket items to keep it on the road. Even our bodies seem to find ways to fall apart. Before you know it we find ourselves replacing joints, hitting the gym to get stronger or lose weight, changing our diets to get ourselves back on track. Let's face it, maintenance is a necessary component of life. That...2024-06-0719 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeFrom Blazing Battles to Suburban Shifts - Change is not Always Easy - Kyle's Story - Ep 230Have you ever stood at life's crossroads, the weight of decision pressing upon your shoulders? Join Hutch and Kyle as they explore the transformative power of change and the courage it takes to embrace new paths. We've all faced moments where the familiar becomes comfortable yet constraining. We have felt the itch for something different but didn't know what different really looked like. Today, we're here to share stories about change and new paths moving forward. Specifically, Kyle shares his personal story and continued journey of his change from one fire department to another. Sometimes Change is forc...2024-04-0550 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads Doing Real Life With Paul Gangloff - Riverside Logging and Sawmill - Ep.225(The podcast version of this show only contains the interview with Paul Gangloff. The shop demonstration was not included due to lack of being able to see what was actually happening during the demonstrations. To view the entire show go to our YouTube video at: https://youtu.be/8tiW0troxMI )Are you a woodworker? Do you like heavy equipment or building things? This show is packed full of great stuff. In this show, Hutch and Kyle visit business owner, Paul Gangloff. Paul owns and continues to run his family business of Riverside Electric. However, as Paul has been ab...2024-01-1936 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads in Africa - Jose's Story of Being a Father in Africa with a Mission - Episode 222We have all had difficulties in our lives. Some greater than others. The point is, what are you going to do with the difficulty? What is the challenge that lies before you? In this episode, Kyle talks with native Kenyan, Jose'. Jose' shares his story of nearly losing his life and the journey it has taken him on to not just recover, but thrive in mind, body, and spirit. Jose' reminds us that tragedy is not selective. It can happen to any and all. At a very young age he had to figure out how he w...2023-12-0848 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads in Africa Strong - Men on Two Different Continents - Episode 221Kyle took advantage of incredible opportunity to partake in a mission trip in Africa. Kyle traveled with Africa Firefighters Mission to help train his firefighter brothers for a 10 day training. Working with men and women that have the same end goal, save lives and fight fire. Not only did Kyle learn that the mission was similar, he also found some very interesting and similar characteristics of men in Africa as what we see in America. This should not be surprising to any of us as we recognize that God created men to be a certain way for a ce...2023-11-2546 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - How Much Money Do I Need to Make? Episode 216When you hang around a group of men it doesn't take long for you to hear conversations about money. How much does that job pay? What did that cost you? How are your investments? Men think and talk about money a lot, but what does money really mean to them. Here's a better question; what does money mean to you?In this show Kyle and Hutch discuss the need for money, but how much is really necessary. This answer is different for everyone, but this question if answered thoughtfully gives you a great deal of insight into a man...2023-09-2239 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Dream Job or Dead Job 1 - Episode 215Is your job a dream job or a dead job? A dream job is one that you enjoy doing. It motivates you and encourages your creativity to produce your best quality of work. On the other hand, the dead job is one that drains you on a variety of levels. Emotionally, physically, and even spiritually. The dead job feels like a dead end that leads us to a place we have no interest in going. In this show Hutch and Kyle challenge our Strong Dads to assess how they are viewing their current job situation. If you are in...2023-09-1543 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - The Power of Your Mindset - Episode 214How's your attitude? How's your vision for the future? How's your feeling for the past? All of these things play into your mindset. Your mindset can determine whether you are able to get excited about the next project, or get through the grueling project that you are currently working on. Many of us fail to understand the power that our mindset can have on our life. We often fall victim to the way things are rather than recognizing the opportunities presented to us in the ways. During this show, Hutch and Kyle take apart some of their own thi...2023-09-0837 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Can You Survive a Storm? - Episode 200Strong Dads celebrates our 200th show! After 200 shows we come back to the topic that gave us roots. A foundation in Christ and his word. Kyle and Hutch are beginning their Summer Series on the Parables of Christ. Each week throughout the Summer they will tackle a new parable that Christ told to the people of his time. These same parables still carry relevance with us today. This week the parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders will be discussed. What are you building your house on? Matthew 7:24-27 NIVThe Wise and Foolish Builde...2023-06-0214 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Kyle's Dream Woodshop - Episode 198Hutch had his opportunity to show off his dreams of building the Kettle Bar and other pieces of fitness equipment in the gym. Now, Kyle gets his turn in the woodshop. Kyle has been growing his dream of the perfect woodshop where he creates and builds everything from small crafts to pieces of furniture. Here's the question. What is your dream? What would you love to be able to bring to life in you? Are you doing it? Why or why not? One of the worst places a man can end up in his life is the...2023-05-1929 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Confusion Leads to Depression - Episode 197We are seeing numbers for depression and anxiety at an all time high for our culture including for men. What is going on? Most of us will admit to having opportunities like no other prior generation. We typically would think of this as a good thing. Well, it is a good thing, unless you are not able to make a decision as to what opportunity you want to choose. In this day of abundant opportunities men feel more stress than ever due to being confused. They look at the menu to choose from and their brain goes into c...2023-05-1241 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Hurry Up and Wait! Episode 196I don't know about you, but I'm not a fan of waiting. Whether it's my frozen dinner in the microwave or waiting for my tax return. I want it now! The old phrase, "Hurry up and Wait!" , comes to mind. In our world of wanting what we want, now, we have developed a great impatience. This impatience has also gotten connected to our faith. We literally wonder if God even hears us as we shout out our prayers. "Why are you not answering me, God?" Because of our weak perservance we draw many conclusions about life, G...2023-05-0532 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - How to Hate Porn - Episode 195Porn has become the accepted kidnapper that we have allowed into our homes. From an early age our kids are being taken from their innocence. They are being hardened to a sexually, emotionally, and spiritually destructive force that is eroding the health of our society. The easiest way from a kidnapper to steal your child is to simply invite them into the presence of your home. Allow them to get very comfortable around the family which builds a solid trust between the kidnapper and the parent. Before you know it the kidnapper is taking your child out for i...2023-04-2838 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - How to Understand the Bible - New Testament - Episode 190Understanding how to approach the Bible for a new comer can be a daunting task. In this show, Hutch and Kyle continue their discussion to help men begin to understand and study the Bible. In this episode they are focusing primarily on the New Testament.rocksolidfamilies.orgSupport the show#Rocksolidfamilies,#familytherapy,#marriagecounseling,#parenting,#faithbasedcounseling,#counseling,#Strongdads,#coaching,#lifecoach,#lifecoaching,#marriagecoaching,#marriageandfamily,#control,#security,#respect,#affection,#love,#purpose,#faith,#mastersofdisaster,#storms,#disasterrelief,#tornados,#hurricanes,#floods2023-03-2536 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - How to Understand and Study the Bible -Old Testament - Episode 189When you look at the Bible and see the thickness and sheer volume of writings, it can be a bit overwhelming. However, as the old saying goes, "how do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time!" That's the idea with the Bible as well. To begin to understand the Bible it helps to start breaking it down into smaller bites. There are multiple sections and books of the Bible that help to make up the full context, so start with learning a little about the various sections and books. In this show, Hutch and Kyle begin...2023-03-1738 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Why Submit to The Bible? - Episode 188Submission - In today's world this is what you are doing when you "Tap-Out". You can't take being beat any longer so you "tap-out" or submit to the more dominant fighter. In the Christian life we are called to "tap-out" to Christ! We are called to submit to His authority. Why would I ever want to do this? The simple reason is that when you are fighting and you no longer can do anything else to defend yourself, you offer yourself up through an act of submission. The act is done not to show the other person that...2023-03-1037 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Introducing the Kettle Bar - Part 2 - Living Your Dreams - Episode 187In our last episode we demonstrated the final product of a long time dream. The Kettle Bar. We had fun beating Kyle up with a great workout and getting a few laughs in the process. But, in this second part we discuss the actual process of developing the dream of the Kettle Bar. Ideas have a starting point and to some degree, an ending point. Most ideas start and end within a short time of each other. But ideas that begin to grab a little traction can have a lifespan that goes into significantly longer periods. As we disc...2023-03-0328 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Introducing the Kettle Bar! - Episode 186Chasing your dreams is no easy matter. It's the stuff movies and books are made of. But, the romance often ends in the actual reality. Chasing your dreams is can be incredible, but it can also be difficult. In this show Hutch introduces the Kettle Bar®. A dream of his for the past 5 years. It has been a long journey, but there are so many lessons learned and still to be learned. This show is actually broke into two separate parts. The first one is the Hutch and Kyle actually working out with the Kettle Bar®. Ta...2023-02-2428 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Beat Yourself Down or Build Yourself Up - You Decide - Episode 185What's your inner voice telling you? Does it beat you down or build you up? As if life is not already tough enough, why do we add to our own demise by beating ourselves down?During this show Hutch and Kyle take on the inner critic. Yes, there is definitley a time to be hard on yourself and drive to make yourself better. But, if we don't recognize how our mind works we may be digging ourselves into a deep hole of depression. We may be kicking ourselves even when we are down. Hutch and Kyle...2023-02-1735 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - How to Deal with Mr. Know it All - Episode - 184Strong Dads - How to Deal with Mr. Know it All - Episode - 184Have you ever found yourself stuck in the presence of Mr. Know it All? Everything you seem to talk about he happens to be the resident expert on. While a little dose of this goes a long way, what happens when you are getting more than your little dose? During this show Hutch and Kyle discuss this challenge. But before we get too judgmental about Mr. Know it All, it helps to know a little background. You see, Mr. Know it All i...2023-02-1036 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Are You Lazy Busy? You Might Be Surprised. Episode 182I'm so busy, I'm so busy! Have you ever felt this way or even made this statement? The truth is, you probably are so busy, but the question is, "are you being lazy?" During this show, Hutch and Kyle challenge each other and Strong Dads with just how busy they are. What the research shows is that most of us are busy doing things that simply occupy time, but have little to do with what we really want in our lives. The question is, how did we get so busy? The answer may not be as pleasant as you...2023-01-2743 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - No More Goal Setting - Episode 178Every year around New Years Day people start talking about setting new goals. Sometime before the end of January they are already looking back with failure in their mind. What happened?Goal setting is not bad in and or itself. But if the goals we set are outside of our daily living habits or lifestyle, we are only setting ourselves up for failure. We must first study the value system of our life. What do we truly value? For example, if you truly value being in shape, then you will put absolutes or non-negotiable in your lifestyle. "I will...2022-12-2938 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - 2022 - Did You Win or Lose? - Episode 177Insanity is sometimes defined as doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. That's what New Year's Resolutions can often feel like as well. To help prevent this outcome Kyle and Hutch tackle the concept of assessing your past. In particular, assessing how well you did in 2022. Would you consider your year a win or loss? Were there specifics that you can name that influenced you year? What was your ability to influence how your year turned out? These are the questions we ask in order to help us prepare for the quickly approaching new year. 2022-12-2225 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Own Your Mindset - Episode 175Have you been struggling with your place in life? Maybe it's your job or your marriage. Whatever it is, there is a good chance you are in the struggle because you are applying pressure to things you cannot move or change. In this show, Kyle Crofford takes the mic to tell his story of this problem. After months and even years of battling the challenges of his work, he came to a basic realization that HE was the problem, and, HE needed to change. This is a difficult reality that most of us struggle to accep...2022-12-0922 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Do You Suck as a Dad? - Episode 173Wow! That's a harsh question. But the truth is that we all fail at certain times in our role as fathers. Whether we are not available, say the wrong words, do the wrong things, or simply don't even recognize that we are in the wrong. We all fall short! In this episode, Kyle and Hutch get right to the source of how we improve ourselves when it comes to being a father. Becoming more intentional about how you will operate as a father is critical. This is not something that you want to do based off your feelin...2022-11-1841 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Is Jesus Okay With Your Drinking? - Episode 162Is it okay for me to drink alcohol? This has been an age old discussion that can create lots of debate between Christians as well as non-Christians. There is the biblical view on drinking, the medical view, and the social view. Listen in to see what Hutch and Kyle believe when it comes to being a Strong Dad. http://rocksolidfamilies.orgSupport the show#Rocksolidfamilies,#familytherapy,#marriagecounseling,#parenting,#faithbasedcounseling,#counseling,#Strongdads,#coaching,#lifecoach,#lifecoaching,#marriagecoaching,#marriageandfamily,#control,#security,#respect,#affection,#love,#purpose,#faith,#mastersofdisaster,#storms,#disasterrelief,#tornados,#hurricanes,#floods2022-09-0849 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Parenting Questions for Strong Dads - Episode 161Hutch and Kyle take on a list of parenting questions that confront Strong Dads. Be able to effectively answer your kids' questions with solid and helpful advice is critical to helping grow. http://rocksolidfamilies.org#Rocksolidfamilies #familytherapy #marriagecounseling #parenting #faithbasedcounseling #counseling #Strongdads #coaching #lifecoach #lifecoaching #marriagecoaching #marriageandfamily Support the show#Rocksolidfamilies,#familytherapy,#marriagecounseling,#parenting,#faithbasedcounseling,#counseling,#Strongdads,#coaching,#lifecoach,#lifecoaching,#marriagecoaching,#marriageandfamily,#control,#security,#respect,#affection,#love,#purpose,#faith,#mastersofdisaster,#storms,#disasterrelief,#tornados,#hurricanes,#floods2022-09-021h 01STRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - My Wife Cheated on Me, Now What? Episode 160Adultery is a sin because it goes against God's nature. We also know that when things go against God's nature people get hurt. Adultery does just that, it hurts people. In today's show Hutch and Kyle discuss the damage done to the victim from adultery. They discuss how to recognize the pain and then what steps are essential to proper healing. #Rocksolidfamilies #familytherapy #marriagecounseling #parenting #faithbasedcounseling #counseling #Strongdads #coaching #lifecoach #lifecoaching #marriagecoaching #marriageandfamily #adultery #cheating #affairs http://rocksolidfamilies.orgSupport the show#Rocksolidfamilies,#familytherapy,#marriagecounseling,#parenting,#faithbasedcounseling,#counseling,#Strongdads,#coachin...2022-08-2452 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Power + Control = Abuse - Part 1 - Episode 157No one likes to be abused and no one likes to be considered an abuser. It is a very dark side of human relationships, but it is a serious side that we can no longer afford to look the other way. During this show, Hutch and Kyle discuss the many types of abuse, how to recognize them, and what to do if you find yourself in an abusive relationship as a victim. Part 1 contains the important information necessary to identify and understand what abuse looks like. And how to help the victim. Part 2 contains the in...2022-08-0351 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - 4 Prong Attack On Senseless Shootings - Episode 148Are you tired of the senseless shootings? Yes, a rhetorical question, but the senselessness will continue until we get to the root of the problem. As we hear all the crazy talk and blame about what is going on, we see constant "cherry-picking" of solutions. In this episode of Strong Dads, Hutch and Kyle take a four prong attack to deal with this societal illness. The problem is that many will not have the fortitude to own their part of the solution. But, as Strong Dads, we are no longer remaining quiet about the call for Strong Dads to ste...2022-06-0246 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Are You An Underdog or a Dying Dog? - Episode 147Everyone loves a great underdog story. The come from behind. The grit and toughness to persevere and rise to the top. Whether it is sports or life in general, we all love the rags to riches stories. During this show, Hutch and Kyle take a few minutes to discuss a little about the underdog stories, but, like all good things, there always seems to be someone trying to steal from the good. Yes, we have underdog impostors, or what Hutch and Kyle referred to as "dying dogs". These are people we must be more aware of than ever...2022-05-2536 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Is My Foundation Science or God? - Episode 146We all have faith. The question is, what is our faith based on? Do we make decisions based on what science has proclaimed as fact or truth, or do we use something else as our foundation? Many of us have completely fallen to the idea that science is the end all be all for determining how we make our decisions. But, we must proceed with caution. In this show, Hutch and Kyle discuss the many times that science has gotten it wrong. What was once consider fact has turned into being fiction. This does not mean that we throw science...2022-05-1845 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Abortion Takes Two - Episode 145Abortion has been a hotly debated topic for decades in the United States. It has largely been consider a "woman's right" topic, her right to choose. But what do men have to do with this topic? Men tend to walk away from this subject or sometimes are pushed away. Either way, they are not involved in this topic like they deserve to be. Kyle and Hutch take on the topic of abortion, but approach it from the call to men. The call to step up and follow God's direction on how to treat a woman and father a chi...2022-05-1243 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Are You Leading or Just Acting? Episode 144True leadership is hard! We spend years as parents, teachers, and coaches preaching the importance of our youth becoming leaders. But, as many of us have seen over the past couple of generations, we have not seen the good leaders that we hoped for. We now have a greater need for good leaders now than ever. What has happened to all of our preaching and teaching? Why aren't we getting more and more great leaders? The answer is more complicated than just teaching about leadership. The answer has much more to do with what our youth a...2022-05-0547 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Are You Self-Sabotaging? - Episode 143Do you dream, set goals, start the process, but somewhere along the line your plans get sidelined? Do you have a list of undone projects or dreams that never became a reality? This is part of all of our lives, but if it is happening too frequently or with big dreams, it will leave us with a bitter taste and a sense of resentment in our lives. Self-sabotage is real and it often is really costly. Why do we do this to ourselves? We know the symptoms of blames, excuses, losing our vision or dreams, or just becom...2022-04-2845 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Do You Want A Rock Solid Family? Episode 142How's your family doing? That sounds like such a random question that could provoke a host of responses, but go ahead and give it some thought. How is your family doing? Do you believe you are part of a strong and healthy family that is adding to not just your home environment, but to our society in general? One of the things that we often hear from people camping in the great outdoors is the phrase, "leave it better than you found it." Does your family seek to honor such a practice to society at large?This is suc...2022-04-2039 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Special Guest, Chris Burton - A Glimpse Inside - Episode 140Strong Dads come in all shapes and sizes. There is no such thing as a perfect dad, but there are plenty of Strong Dads. In this show Kyle invited one of his all time favorite YouTubers to the show, Chris Burton. Chris is the host of the show, A Glimpse Inside. A show about woodworking, being a dad, and being a husband in this crazy world. Even though Chris uses the medium of his woodworking to bring a message, he actually gives way more than just woodworking ideas. He has developed a fine art of delivering real-world experi...2022-04-0758 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Special Guest Brian Faust - Coaching for Expectant Fathers - Episode 139There is nothing more life changing than becoming a new father. The excitement, joy, responsibility, and anxiety are real. But, imagine finding out you are going to be a new father and you were not expecting it. This can amplify all the emotions that go into being a father. In this show, Strong Dads welcomes Brian Faust, Director of the Rock Solid Authentic Fatherhood program at Heartline Pregnancy Center in Warsaw, Indiana. Brian has been in this position for the past few years and has been able to see first hand the fears and anxieties that new fathe...2022-03-3147 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Are You Doing Your Homework? - Episode 138If you're like most of us men, you probably don't care much for doing homework. Especially of the school variety. There are always so many other interesting things to be doing with your time than homework. Homework on tasks that seem meaningless or uninteresting can almost feel painful. But, that begins to change when you can see the potential payoff for such homework. Us men are all about outcomes. We want to see that what we spend our time on is going to produce something of value. In today's show, Kyle and Hutch get specific on certain kinds o...2022-03-2437 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - What Can We Learn From Ukraine? Episode 136John 16:33 "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."This verse is just a reminder of what we have been told and know to be true from our daily living. In this life we will have trouble. Over the past couple of weeks, few people have been spending much time talking about the subject that stole the headlines for the past 2 years, Covid. Now, with just a short passing of time and a couple of decisions made...2022-03-1144 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - What Are Your Vital Beliefs? Episode 135We have all heard about vital organs. These are the bodily organs that are necessary to sustain life. Without their proper functioning, we will die. For this reason, medical professionals are trained to measure the vital signs of their patients. The vital signs reflect the functioning of the vital organs. On a similar note, Merrill and Kyle introduce what they call Vital Beliefs. These are beliefs that everyone must have in order to sustain life in a healthy manner. The challenge with Vital Beliefs is that they are not so easily measured. In fact, they are intangible to our...2022-03-0446 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Low Morale and Bad Attitude - Episode 131You might not think you could be the guy walking around with a bad attitude or the guy pulling the team down, but you might want to take a second look in the mirror. Sometimes we find ourselves in these dark valleys due to long durations of uncomfortable life circumstances. Sometimes it is from being burnt one too many times in life. Sometimes, it is just how we are wired. No matter what it is, being the guy with a bad attitude means that you are causing and creating wreckage in your life and the lives of others. D...2022-02-0441 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Protecting Your Mental Health - Episode 130This show gets personal to Merrill as he shares some of his own personal as well as professional experiences with Mental Health and Mental Illness. These are very real concerns that run rampant throughout our culture. Mental Illness can sometimes feel distant and vague as it is difficult to understand and see the actual mechanics of the illness. "If I could see it, I could fix it." In this case, we can't always see the source of the illness, but we can see the symptoms. Men are called to be protectors and providers for their families. When they a...2022-01-2645 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Are You Protecting Your Marriage? - Episode 129Do you realize how many different ways your marriage comes under attack? Some are very obvious, but many are much more subtle, but just as destructive. As a Strong Dad we are called to the front lines of this battle. We are called to be aware and step up to protect and defend our marriage and family. In this episode Merrill invites his best friend and wife, Linda, to replace his regular cohost, Kyle. This show brings in both the male and female roles of protecting the marriage and learning to do the dance well between each other...2022-01-2135 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Protect and Defend Your Home - Episode 128Men are called to protect and provide. God designed us for these tasks and responsibilities. It doesn't mean that woman can't do these things. It simply means that men are more naturally designed with the strength and thinking patterns that lead them to be good at defending. With that being said, why do we see so many men slacking on the protection of their family. Protect from the physical, emotional, and even spiritual intruders. We are called to stand up and protect. During this episode we went to our resident expert, Kyle Crofford, to give us the tips a...2022-01-1447 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Stop Pouring Gas on the Fire! - Episode 127Do you know people who seem to make difficult situations even worse? They have a knack for entering a small conflict or disagreement and turning it into a huge mess! Maybe you are that person. In this show we talk about how to defend yourself and your family by knowing when and how to de-escalate a situation. Way too often people have a way of making mountains out of molehills which often leaves everyone involved in a worse position than they needed to be. During this show, Kyle and Hutch make reference to some people that...2022-01-0738 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - How Are You Going To Challenge Yourself in 2022? Episode 126Whether you like to take on New Year's Resolutions or not, all of us like to have hope. Hope is that idea that you have something to look forward to. Without hope, people lose their desire to live. They can fall into depression and worthlessness all because they can't see how anything is going to work for the good. This year, Hutch and Kyle challenge our Strong Dads in 4 primary areas of life; Spiritual, Physical, Marital, and Dad-hood. There are plenty of other areas that a man can challenge himself in, but we know that when a man...2021-12-2840 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Do You Really Think You Are a Real Man? Episode 125The definition of a man has taken on many different versions over the course of mankind. Hollywood has created the version of the fumbling idiot version, while the MMA world has created the image of men being brutally dangerous and even reckless as they attempt to destroy other men. Which version of a man is correct? Which version of a man do you attempt to follow?This question should be ridiculous, but the fact that we have many men following many different examples tells us that we all have different views on what we believe a man sho...2021-12-2246 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Do You Behave Differently in Different Environments? Episode 123Behaving differently in different environments is not necessarily bad. Certain environments require different things from us, so we may behave differently. But things can get questionable if we are acting in a negative or destructive manner in a particular environment. For example, it is not uncommon for a man to be very workable and pleasant in the work environment, but when he comes home, he exhibits anger, frustration, and possibly hurtful behaviors to his wife and children. If this sounds familiar to you, then let's dig a little deeper. What is it about the environment that brings out a...2021-12-0948 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Should I Drag My Kids To Church? Episode 119We are not the first generation of parents to have rebellious kids. The mere fact that our kids are human means that they have a nature of rebellion. Rebellion of the greatest kind, rebellion against God. We all have a nature of rebellion against God. We want things our way. We want what we want. Some of us have recognized it and work to tame it and allow God's will to be done in our lives. So what do we do whey our kids begin to rebel against the idea of going to church? As parents we often ge...2021-11-1243 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Why Don't Men Like To Go To Church - Episode 118It's not breaking news to recognize that there are more women in the chairs are chair than men. This has been a trend for generations now. But, when we look at what the Bible tells us, men are to lead and protect their families. They are to be active in teaching and leading their kids to know God. They are to be workers in the church and be mindful to care for the flock. How can they care for the flock when they aren't even in the church? While this may seem like a mute problem, the reality is th...2021-11-0540 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - TalkingTo Someone Dealing With Tragedy - Special Guest, Jeff Duerler - Episode 116In the series, "When Was The Last Time You Talked To ..." We took on a difficult conversation. In this show we discuss the idea of how we talk to people that are dealing with tragedy. Whether it is death, sickness, or loss, it is sometimes very difficult to know how to approach people in these situations. However, as a Strong Dad and a Christ follower, we are called to be involved and to help those in need. In this episode Hutch and Kyle bring in special guest, Jeff Duerler. Jeff is a pastor at Life Spring Community Church...2021-10-2154 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - When Was The Last Time You Talked With An Addict? - Episode 114It can be pretty easy to call yourself a Christian and believe you are treating others as such if you stay within your inner circle of family and friends. But the question that Strong Dads felt challenged by was - When was the last time you talked to someone outside your circle? People that maybe live a different lifestyle, or have experiences that are vastly different than your own. Christ calls us to love each other. That love is unconditional love. The kind of love that goes past boundaries and prejudices. The kind of love that sees the heart...2021-10-0545 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Are You Sure That Kid Is Mine? - Episode 113Raising kids can be difficult, but when your child is created to be very different than yourself, it can be even more difficult. For example, if you as a dad are athletic, into sports, enjoy doing things with your hands, but your child is not interested in athletics at all. Maybe they are interested in video games and staying inside living a more sedentary life. The question is, how to you father this child well?In this show, Kyle and Hutch discuss how you go about being the best father for all of your chi...2021-10-0142 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Are You Ready For the Battle? Episode 111As a man, the idea of protecting is second nature. We desire to take care and protect those around us. Whether we are called as a firefighter, police officer, soldier, or father, we are called to protect. In this show Kyle shows the tools of protection that he uses everyday as a firefighter. He explains the reason for his equipment and the necessary training to use it well. "Take care of the stuff that will take care of you." After a lesson on fire safety , Hutch and Kyle transfer into the role that Strong Dads have a...2021-09-1643 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Do You Have A "One and Done" Mindset? - Episode 109As men we hate to have repeating difficult things over and over. Things that are difficult in life, we just want to do them one time and be finished; one and done! As many things in life go, the "One and Done" mindset really doesn't prove to be very successful in life. Things that are important to us will always have a level of building or maintenance required. Whether it is getting in shape and then staying in shape, or getting married and staying married. These items take constant work whether we like it or not. I...2021-09-0237 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Special Guest Kyle Thompson - Undaunted Life - Episode 108It is time to choose what hill you will die on! During this show, Hutch and Kyle interview Kyle Thompson, host of the show, Undaunted Life. Kyle makes not apologies for challenging men to decide what they will fight and die for. He stresses the importance of equipping men to know their enemy and discover their weapons to fight the enemy. These are not the weapons of guns and knives, these are the weapons of commitment, knowledge, and action to protect what God has called us to protect. Kyle's words are hard-hitting and unapologetic. His mission is to in...2021-08-2650 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Teaching Values over Standards of Achievement - Episode 107All parents want their kids to do well. We want them to win! We teach them everyday to do their best, never quit, go hard, be the best, etc.... But, is this really the message we should be sending to our kids? Strong Dads takes a hard look at what the foundation of achievement standards needs to rest on for the well-being of our kids as well as our global community. We have seen far too often that when people set out to achieve at a high level they often will do it at the cost of somet...2021-08-1940 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Two Year Anniversary! - Episode 105After two years of producing Strong Dads we have come to some understandings, confirmations, and pleasant surprises, and even a few cautions. In this episode of Strong Dads Kyle and Hutch celebrated their two year anniversary and take the time to assess what they have observed and learned about the state of dads across this nation. Some of our take-aways are positive affirmations that men are doing things well and are vital to the health of our culture. Somethings are reminders of where we are falling short and need to continue the charge towards improvement and growth. But...2021-08-0642 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Are You A Rich Man - Episode 104Yes, we have heard the phrase; "Money can't buy happiness.", but the question is, how can I get happiness? Hutch and Kyle tackle this subject as they discuss being wealthy. What does wealth mean? How do we get wealth? What happens when we are chasing the wrong kinds of wealth? This is a rich discussion, (Pun intended), about how we can seek to live a life of a wealthy man. Your wealth will flow out to many others when you understand exactly what it is and how to use it. The symptoms of poverty are real an...2021-07-3044 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Life Hacks Every Man Should Know - Episode 103 Have you ever been called a "Hack" by your friends? Yes, I have! Sometimes that is an insult, but sometimes it can be a compliment. In this show, Kyle and Hutch talk about Life Hacks, little tricks of the trade to help you in various parts of your life. This is a fun show as Kyle and Hutch make a little fun, but also share some great tips to be used in your marriage, workshop, gym, and yard. A hack can be a good thing when you know how and when to use it. Weighing the risk verses...2021-07-2236 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Summer Time Blues - Episode 102The beginning of the game and the end of the game are typically easier to get motivated for. But, the middle of the game can be a grind. This is no different than the season of Summer. We look forward to the new season and plan all kinds of adventures and projects, but then we get in the long rut of midseason. Do you find yourself in the Summertime Blues? How about your kids? As the a Strong Dad, you are called to recognize when the family is going off course and do what is necessary to bring...2021-07-1638 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Teaching Your Kids About Independence and Freedom - Episode 100!We love Summer for many reasons; warm, sunshine, picnics, pools, vacations, and 4th of July! In this show Kyle and Hutch talk about the importance of teaching your kids about not just the history of Independence Day, but the future of Independence Day. If your kids don't learn about what independence means they will have no good understanding of why it is important to protect it and even fight for it. Our forefathers only knew what Independence meant because they lived in a time when they didn't have what they understood to be a God-given right. 2021-07-0235 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Happy Father's Day! 2021 - Episode 98This show encapsulates why Strong Dads exists; great dads that have done great things for their family! Kyle and Hutch have a fun time talking about their dads but then discussing what they continue to practice in their own families. The key word is practice! As men, we fall short in many areas of life. The one that often carries longterm consequences are those in the realm of being a father. For this reason, we constantly practice and work to become better. Our families are better, when we are better!If you want to leave a positive legacy to th...2021-06-1841 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Should You Start Your Own Business? - Episode 96As a Strong Dad, you have desires, hopes, and dreams for a better tomorrow. Often times that involves dreaming about starting your own business. Is God calling you to something great? Something that you can master and become the best at what God has blessed you with. During this show, Kyle and Hutch discuss the urge to start a business and how to go about it in a way that can provide a greater opportunity for success. Putting your talents to use for something greater than yourself is an amazing privilege we have in our country. If it is...2021-06-0245 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas - Episode 95The statement, "What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas", is one that has been joked about for many years. But in this show, Hutch and Kyle take on this phrase as it may relate to our marriages. Keeping secrets from your spouse, or in other words, not being transparent, is a quick way to erode trust in a relationship. Couples who keep secrets and lack transparency often find themselves doubting each other and ultimately the overall health of their marriage. Transparency is important because it is the foundation for trust. We often minimize or dismiss our shortcomings or lies...2021-05-2743 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Men of Iron Podcast Host - Chad Zueck - Episode 94Talking to, encouraging, mentoring, challenging, and coaching men is what Strong Dads is all about. However, we are not alone in our mission. During this show, Strong Dads is joined by the host of the Men of Iron podcast, Chad Zueck. Chad shares many of the same ideas and passion for growing men as Hutch and Kyle. In this episode, Chad helps to lead a conversation on Risks. Taking risks, avoiding risks, calculating risks, all of these are essential in helping boys grow to be men. The discussion begins by sharing some of the risks these men have t...2021-05-2159 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Should Men Talk About Their Feelings - Episode 93Kyle and Hutch take on a topic that typically is not easy for many men; talking about feelings. However, they take a slightly different approach then what the feminized culture often suggest. Rather than talk about your feelings, how about doing something great with those feelings! Through Hutch's approach that he uses in his regular coaching sessions, I.R.A.C. (Identify, Recognize, Ask, Control) - Hutch and Kyle show every man how to work through emotions to produce powerful positive results. Support the show#Rocksolidfamilies,#familytherapy,#marriagecounseling,#parenting,#faithbasedcounseling,#counseling,#Strongdads,#coaching,#life...2021-05-1440 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Maintain It or Lose It! - Episode 91Do you know how to maintain your own cars, mowers, house, marriage, kids, etc...? During this show, Hutch and Kyle talk about the importance of Maintaining what we are responsible for. As Strong Dads, we are responsible for far more that the mechanical items around the house. The largest part of our maintenance is our Faith, Marriage, Family, Self, Work, and Community. How are you doing in these areas? The challenge is that we are responsible for these areas, but we do not always feel qualified nor are we able to pay someone else to do th...2021-04-2946 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Kyle Learning Movement Skills and Fatherhood Skills - Episode 90This show has Hutch and Kyle working in the gym, Hutch's domain. As they work through simple skill progression of movement patterns, Kyle gets to see the step by step progression to learn to use your body more effectively. As for the dad side of the skills, Hutch and Kyle then take the skill development conversation to fatherhood. Discussing the skills that Strong Dads must use and teach to their children.Support the show#Rocksolidfamilies,#familytherapy,#marriagecounseling,#parenting,#faithbasedcounseling,#counseling,#Strongdads,#coaching,#lifecoach,#lifecoaching,#marriagecoaching,#marriageandfamily,#control,#security,#respect,#affection,#love,#purpose,#faith,#mastersofdisaster,#sto...2021-04-2241 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Woodworking and Husband Skills - Episode 89What do the skills in woodworking have to do with the skills necessary for being a husband? If you don't know, you should check out this show! Kyle gives us view of his wood-shop and demonstrates a few basic skills he uses in the shop. Hutch and Kyle take these woodworking skills and compare them to the skills necessary to succeed in your marriage. Hutch and Kyle had a great time putting this show together. Enjoy!Support the show#Rocksolidfamilies,#familytherapy,#marriagecounseling,#parenting,#faithbasedcounseling,#counseling,#Strongdads,#coaching,#lifecoach,#lifecoaching,#marriagecoaching,#marriageandfamily,#control,#security,#respe...2021-04-1633 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Are You Running From Something - Episode 88ll men come to multiple decision points in their lives. When we come to these times we need to take a serious look at what are thinking is behind our decision making. Asking ourselves the question: Are we running to something or away from something? There is a time for both. Running to and running from has it's place. But more importantly is us understanding which one we are doing and why. During this show, Kyle and Hutch give excellent insights to help you recognize how you are thinking and how to move into the proper mindset in or...2021-04-0940 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - The Two Most Important Days In Your Life - Episode 87Every man needs to recognize the two most important days of his life. And, why they are the most important days of his life. During this show Kyle and Hutch tackle this subject. The insights that a man receives by understanding this message will be the thing that creates the greatest driving force for how he is going to live. If you have struggled about what, how, or why you have the life that you do, please watch this show. If you know another man that struggles to put his life together, please share.Support the s...2021-04-0242 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Can You Take A Punch - Episode 81Life is full of punches and hits. Some knock you down and some knock you out. All of them seem to hurt! Kyle and Hutch ask the question, "Can you take a punch?" This is a legitimate question. In life it is not about whether or not you will get hit. It is about what you will do when you do get hit. Whether it's loss of a job, divorce, rejection, or even death, all of us will have no shortage of setbacks. Scripture even reminds us that we will have troubles. "In this world you will have trouble, take hear...2021-02-1941 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Valentine's Day, Don't Screw It Up! - Episode 80Here it is again! It seems to sneak up on us and catch us off guard every year. Yes, Valentine's Day is upon us! When we are caught off guard, it is always interesting to see how we react. Some of us make excuses for our lack of thoughtfulness or inaction. Some of us completely dismiss the value of the day. Some of us work out of guilt and make an impulsive purchase to cover our rear-end. No matter the case, many of us men are not great at making Valentine's Day very special. Hutch and Kyle have som...2021-02-1244 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - The Super Bowl and Your Marriage - Episode 79What do the Superbowl and your marriage have in common? Probably a lot more than you realize. Hutch and Kyle have a good time connecting the similarities in football and marriage. In either case, the goal is to win. In order to win, you must really be willing to learn about the game and be coachable. If you want to win, tune in and see what you need to do in order to win in your marriage!Support the show#Rocksolidfamilies,#familytherapy,#marriagecounseling,#parenting,#faithbasedcounseling,#counseling,#Strongdads,#coaching,#lifecoach,#lifecoaching,#marriagecoaching,#marriageandfamily,#control,#secur...2021-02-0541 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Show Us Your Scars - Episode 76What do your scars say about you? During this show, Hutch and Kyle talk about scars. Whether they are physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual, your scars tell a story. What are you going to do with this story? Scars, whether good or bad, illustrate that you have been living life. One of the worst scars that a man can carry is to have a life with No Scars!Learn more about what your scars mean and how you can use them to not just help you, but to help others.Support the show#Rocks...2021-01-1538 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Time To Take Off Your Mask - Episode 75Strong Dads goes to Video! In our first video program, Hutch and Kyle take on the subject of men struggling to find their identity. In the process, we often wear various masks to help cover who we may really be. It is time for us to know how we are. We start by understanding that we are sons of God! That we are uniquely made for a purpose to be in relationship with God, and to be serving him in the way that He intends. Check out this show to see what you can do to more clearl...2021-01-0833 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - What Does The Bible Say About Marriage - Part 2 - Episode 70This is the second part of What Does The Bible Say About Marriage. In this show, pastor Greg Edens speaks with Hutch and Kyle with greater depth on our responsibility to honor marriage as a creation of God's. Man did not create marriage, thus they can not define it nor redefine it to fit their description. There are many types of relationships, but there is only one kind of marriage.Support the show#Rocksolidfamilies,#familytherapy,#marriagecounseling,#parenting,#faithbasedcounseling,#counseling,#Strongdads,#coaching,#lifecoach,#lifecoaching,#marriagecoaching,#marriageandfamily,#control,#security,#respect,#affection,#love,#purpose,#faith,#mastersofdisaster,#storms,#disasterrelief,#tor...2020-12-0446 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Work Ethic and Responsibility - Guest Greg Edens - Episode 67How were you taught work ethic and responsibility? In today's show, Kyle and Hutch discuss how they came into learning about work ethic but then brought in a different perspective. What does the bible teach us about work ethic and responsibilities? Pastor Greg Edens joins the team today to discuss what God's word has to say about how we, as men, are supposed to work. This is a great show to get you thinking again about how you go about your work. What you can expect from others, and what we need to teach our children. Suppo...2020-11-1344 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Dealing With People You Don't Like - Episode 65Like it or not, we find ourselves dealing with people we don't like way more frequently than we want to. It is part of life. Here's the tough part, we may not like them, but as a Christian, we are called to LOVE them. Kyle and Hutch spend time talking about how we are to work to get along with people we do not like. As this show is being recorded one week out from the 2020 election, we see daily reminders of how people do not like each other. We see disagreements and dissension throughout our country. We see...2020-10-3042 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - How Civil Are You? Episode 63Are you sick of people being jerks? You don't have to look too far to see it around you. It may even be in your house. During this show, Kyle and Hutch take on the topic of civility or lack of. It has become so common within our culture that we have come to expect it. We anticipate people being rude when they're driving, at the grocery store, in the workplace. To handle the rudeness, we have adopted Old Testament Law, an eye for an eye. If you are rude to me, I'll be rude to you. What is...2020-10-1632 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Fear Factor - Episode 62What are you afraid of? If a man ever tells you he is not afraid of anything your next thought should be that you are talking to a liar. Fear is real and it is everywhere. We are even called to FEAR GOD! Fear is something that can be used to guide and direct us in our daily life. It is something that we need to keep us safe and to help us lead our family well. However, when fear leads to paralysis, then it has gone too far. Fear keeps many of us from living the life th...2020-10-0536 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Is The Tail Wagging The Dog? Episode 56Is your tail wagging you? You know, you just find yourself living from day to day doing whatever comes up on that day. Whatever seems to be pulling on you the hardest. It may be work, family responsibilities, paying off debt, taking care of all the stuff in your life. Often times, this places us in a position of wondering what it's all about. Why do I do the stuff I do? We lose sight of what is important. What is inspiring and even our true purpose in life. In this show, Kyle and Hutch talk about whether...2020-08-2837 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - The Sex Talk - Episode 54Hutch and Kyle had some fun in this episode. The reason for the fun was due to the awkwardness of talking on this subject. This is the same awkwardness that parents and kids feel when the "sex talk" tries to happen in our families. We feel nervous and vulnerable with the words we are saying. Will we say the right thing? Will we get flustered and mess up the entire talk. Could I cause more damage than good? These are the things that we helped bring to the conversation today for the sake of our Strong Dads and our...2020-08-1439 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Charleigh Strong Update - One Year of Strong Dads - Episode 53Kyle and Hutch celebrate one year of the Strong Dads Podcast. We did many fantastic shows with great topics and great guests. Over the past year, the one guest that had the most questions from our listeners was the story about Charleigh Waltz. Charleigh is the daughter of AJ and Brittney Waltz. Charleigh was born prematurely at 23 weeks. Her first year of life was beyond challenging. Literally fighting for her life from day to day. Kyle and Hutch get Charleigh's dad in the studio, AJ, and get the full update on Charleigh's progress as she is currently 14 months...2020-08-0734 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - What Do Our Ladies Need? Episode 49Kyle and Hutch do the unthinkable. They invite their wives into the studio and allow the hard questions to be answered. Linda Hutchinson and Jenny Crofford take the time to answer and help us men learn how to be better husbands and fathers. They share what they need as well as what the family needs from us men. This conversation was fun to record, but the lessons to be learned are huge! We have a great opportunity to become better each day. The one thing we should try to become better at is being a better husband and f...2020-07-1040 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Talking About Racial Tensions - Episode 47Relationships can be incredibly rewarding and bring great things into your life. But, if not healthy, they can be devastating. Relationships, whether we are talking husband and wife, parent and child, Democrats and Republicans, Black Communities, and White Communities, all run the risk of being unhealthy. In This episode of Strong Dads, Kyle and Hutch talk about what we can do as Strong Dads to help restore relationships in all areas of our life. A special emphasizes is placed on the relationship between the Black and White communities as this is the neediest of the relationships in tod...2020-06-2649 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Special Guest - Tim Crofford - Episode 41How do you be a good husband, father, businessman, and faithful Christian all at the same time? These were some of the topics that we discussed with Tim Crofford, COO for One Holland Restaurant Group. Tim practices what he preaches whether it is at work or home. He has worked hard to be authentic and humble in his daily work. He believes his best way to lead in the workplace is through Servant Leadership. Listen in as Kyle and Hutch have a fun, yet encouraging conversation about how to be successful in whatever occupation you choose. Sup...2020-05-1439 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Corona Heroes - Episode 35Hutch takes this opportunity to interview Strong Dads Cohost, Kyle Crofford as they discuss the front lines of the Coronavirus. Kyle is a Fireman and Paramedic for the city of Dayton, Ohio. He shares first hand what he and other first responders are committed to during this crazy time. First Responders are used to being in stressful situations, but the Coronavirus Pandemic has placed them and their families at a level of stress that many of us don't realize. Listen in as Kyle explains what they are doing to keep us safe and also protecting their families. Supp...2020-04-0227 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Slow to Anger - Episode 25Do your kids sometimes get the best of you? Do they ever bring out your ugly anger? Kyle and Hutch share some of their experiences where anger got the best of them as a dad. While the stories now may make us laugh, the anger can often lead to bad outcomes. We say and do things that we wished we never said. We may even do things that negatively impact our kids for a lifetime. Hutch and Kyle discuss how to recognize your anger and do the preventive measures to keep anger from getting the best of you. They al...2020-01-2437 min