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STRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeMike Dusold Sharing His Son Brian's Legacy of Faith, Hope, and Forgiveness - Ep 252You would think the death of your child would be a wound that could never heal. It does leave a scar, but it doesn't mean it can't heal and even heal well. Special guest, Mike Dusold, shares the life and passing of his son Brian. Brian's passing was not and is not easy. It's been hard on multiple levels. But, Mike's family made a choice to use Brian's life and his passing as a way to demonstrate the faith, hope, and love of Christ. Admittedly, Mike says that it's not been easy. Some days are harder than others...2025-02-2847 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeFaith-Fueled Entrepreneurship Helps to Restore an Old River Town - Special Guest - Tony Schroder Ep 227When the once-fading streets of a small town find a new lease on life, it's a story that deserves to be told. That's exactly what we're bringing to your ears today, as we explore the journey of Lawrenceburg's transformation from a sleepy old town to a vibrant community hub. We're joined by Tony Schroder, the man behind Proof 124, who took a leap of faith from retirement into community investment, infusing his businesses with Christian values and a mission to serve. Listen in for an uplifting narrative of local revitalization, complete with insights on melding the past and p...2024-02-0732 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads Doing Real Life -Tim Schrank - Integrity Tool - Episode 220It's all about "splitting hairs". This week's show features special guest, Tim Schrank, owner of Integrity Tool. When you get to know Tim, one word quickly pops into your mind, humility. Tim is a solid businessman with a truly humble heart. During this show we get a glimpse into the business that Tim has created. Integrity Tool specializes in one-off productions that have to be nearly "perfect". Meaning, everything Tim works with is measured to micrometers of tolerances. He is sought out by companies that need special parts measured to nearly exact tolerances. The detail in this...2023-11-1035 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads Doing Real Life - Matt Davis - It's All About Relationships! - Episode 219Strong Dads Doing Real Life can't wait for you to check this message out. Special guest, Matt Davis, is not particularly working with his hands or doing heavy lifting that we might associate with real-man work. But, we promise you, his message today is about developing a skill that every man could benefit from. In fact, if every man worked this skill this world would be a much better place. Matt takes us down the road to explain to us why Relationship Building has been his motivation and key to life success. When he asks "how are you d...2023-10-2736 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - The Fight - Special Guest TC Eckstein - Episode 180Are you in the Fight? Whether you realize it or not, you are! The fight is something that every man finds themselves in. It is the fight for your marriage, the fight for your family, the fight for leading your home and protecting the ones you love against all that is seeking to destroy the good in your life. In today's show Strong Dads interviews TC Eckstein from The Fight. TC along with a group of common-minded men have formed the men's movement called The Fight. The mission is simple in words, but difficult in reality. Striving to equ...2023-01-1344 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Pouring Into Young Men - Tony Schroder - Episode 165As a man, who poured into you? Was it your father, grandfather, coach, etc...? The answer you give will be greatly reflected in the kind of man you are today. In this show we speak to special guest, Tony Schroder. Tony is a man that has recognized the positive value of men that have poured into him as he was growing and now he wants to do the same. The idea of pouring into young men is nothing new, but the reality in our society today is that it is rarer and rarer. This has created as Dr. Wa...2022-09-2940 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Special Guest, Justin Noppert - The Fight - Episode 156Everyone is in a fight of some kind. Whether it is the fight for a job, your marriage, raising your kids, or just trying to be healthy. We fight things that we believe we are being attacked by. How can we identify more clearly what or who we are fighting and then the big question is: How should we fight? 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,#floods2022-07-2747 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Special Guest, Matt Friend - Working to be a Strong Dad! - Episode 155If you ever wonder why Strong Dads was created, you have to listen to this show. Matt, like many young men, found himself wanting to be a man but didn't have a clear vision of what that really looked like. He tried many different versions but felt empty in the process. Then he decided to try a different approach. http://rocksoliddfamilies.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,#floods2022-07-211h 24STRONG 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 - Jeff Friday, Built 4 Winning - Episode 120Everybody likes to win! Winning makes everything feel right. Even a bad day with a single good win can make things feel better. But, the truth is, our lives are filled with plenty of losses. It can't be avoided. A loss is simply when we don't get what we want. It could be on a scoreboard, our paycheck, our marriage, our kids, no matter what area of life, we have disappointments and let downs. Strong Dads welcomes Coach Jeff Friday into the studio to discuss the release of his new book, Built 4 Winning. Jeff has spent over 21 years as...2021-11-181h 01STRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Race Talk with Special Guest, Durran Alexander - Episode 117As the fourth show in our series, "When Was The Last Time You Talked To ...", we are bringing up the subject of race. When Was The Last Time You Talked To Someone of a Different Race? In this series we have challenged our Strong Dads to be willing to have the tough conversations rather than avoid them. As men it is not uncommon to feel uncomfortable about a topic so we just avoid it. This seems like a good option in the moment, but the reality is that it leads to greater ignorance, apathy, prejudice, and even racism. Du...2021-10-2749 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 The Homeless - Special Guest, Ken Maddin - Episode 115We all have had our moments of being quick to judge. We judge appearances, actions, words, religion, and lifestyles, like we truly have it all together. We are quick to have thoughts of people's challenges in life, and often seem to have solutions stored away for nearly every problem that others have. The truth is, we are all broken and messed up. We all fall short and aren't nearly as together as we would like to believe. This is just part of the message that we learn about while talking to special guest, Ken Maddin, with the Comm...2021-10-1437 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Carl Brown, Another Strong Dad! Episode 112Many believe that they are a victim of their environment. To some degree this could be true, but in this episode, Strong Dads welcomes a gentlemen that desired something greater. In this episode, special guest, Carl Brown, joins us to tell his story about acknowledging his past environment. But, rather than being a victim, he decided to search out ways to become victorious. Specifically, he wanted to be victorious as a father. Carl comes to us with no special training or education in the world of fatherhood, psychology, or even parenting, he comes to us as a real...2021-09-2346 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 - How Are Police Officers Trained? - Special Guest, Lt. Tom Moore - Episode 106It is no secret that police in the United States have been under more scrutiny than any other profession in recent times. Riots, protest, and violence have been the fruits of this scrutiny. People often believe that justice is not being served, power is being abused, and prejudice runs amok. This belief has gone deep and has incited levels of emotion surrounding the work of police officers. Some say the police are bad. Some say the police are just dealing with bad people. Some say that most police are great people, but a few bad apples are getting all the...2021-08-131h 02STRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Russell Brown - Healing After Divorce - Episode 99Divorce is hard and comes with many wounds. It is not uncommon for wounds to not heal properly and before you know it, they begin to manifest in other parts of your life and relationships. In this episode of Strong Dads, special guest, Russell Brown, shares his story of being a father of three kids and going through a difficult divorce. Russell thought he survived the divorce and was ready to get back into another relationship. Little did he know, he was only seeking comfort and companionship rather than a life long partner. This did not end well...2021-06-2446 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Will Peveler - Be Coachable - Episode 97Strong Dads welcomes special guest, Will Peveler to the studio. Will is a man that has lived fully and continues to strive to live the blessings of life to the fullest. Will is a professor at Liberty University. He is the author of multiple books on physical training in the areas of Cycling, Mountain Biking, MMA fighting, and Obstacle Course Training. He was a single and divorced father of two boys in which he was the sole custody parent. Needless to say, he has been a busy man and walked through many great challenges. Will is quick to acknow...2021-06-091h 13STRONG 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 - Special Guest - Cory Carlson - Win At Home - Episode 74Strong Dads had the opportunity to speak with Husband, Father, Christian, Coach, Speaker, and, Entrepreneur, Cory Carlson. Cory also authored the book Win At Home First. His work centers around his own experience of working through the corporate world, but losing sight of his priorities in God and family. Before it was too late, Cory recognized his trajectory and began to re-establish and build the things that he most strongly identifies with, God and family.During this show, Cory discusses his coaching ideas and philosophy that he uses to help make people champions in the home as well...2021-01-0157 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Adoptive Heart - Special Guest Roger Teller - Episode 73Many people talk about adoption, fostering, or even being a Big Brother. These all sound like great things, because they are. But, in today's show, Hutch has special guest, Roger Teller, on the program and the two of them share their adoption stories. This is a must listen for anyone considering adoption or fostering. During this conversation, Hutch and Roger share the good things but also the challenging things that they have gone through in the adoption. Clearly, adoption is an incredible thing. But to win in the adoption process it pays to have a wide open heart...2020-12-2549 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Special Guest Durran Alexander - Episode 52Strong Dads welcomes special guest Durran Alexander into the studio. Durran is often known as the brother of NFL football star, Shawn Alexander. But there is no living in the shadows of a little brother here. Durran is a dynamic, thoughtful, and inspiring thought- leader in the Cincinnati area. During this podcast, Hutch, Kyle, and Durran have great conversations on multiple fronts. Fatherhood, Faith, Family, Marriage, and Race are the conversation topics that make up some powerful insights and wisdom that will help all Strong Dads to be stronger! Durran does an excellent job of challe...2020-07-3152 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Special Guest - Rocky Boiman - Episode 50Strong Dads welcomes WLW Radio Talk Show Host, Rocky Boiman, into the studio. Rocky shares his story about growing up in Cincinnati. As a guest on Strong Dads, the conversation about his father-experience was of utmost importance. Rocky describes how he was parented and why he believes that his parents were and still are a positive force in his life. In particular, he talked about his dad's influence and strength in parenting to help Rocky be the best version of himself. Rocky and his wife are the parents of two young boys. They recognize the challenges of rais...2020-07-1745 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 - Rashawn Copeland - Episode 46Hutch has the opportunity to interview Rashawn Copeland. Rashawn talks about his upbringing and pathway to celebrity when it seemed all of it was cut short. Rashawn lost an opportunity to play football at the University of Nebraska after being shot in the leg. Once his football dreams were dashed, he moved on with the goal of becoming big in Hollywood. And for a while, that is what he did. Money, fame, celebrity, what else do you need? But, Rashawn still felt empty. Empty enough to consider ending his life. At that moment, God showed Rashawn a better way through...2020-06-1934 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Special Guest - Will Berry - Part 2 - Episode 45If you did not listen to Part 1, you must! Part 2 only has meaning if you understand the journey of Will Berry as a younger man. His trials and tribulations lead him down a dead-end street of incarceration. In Part 2, Will explains how his life began to be transformed. It all started in The Lord's Gym, and Brother Jerry pouring into Will's life. God used these places and people to build Will up so that he too would become the hands and feet of Jesus Christ!Thanks, Will for being so honest and genuine in the shari...2020-06-1236 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Special Guest - Will Berry - Part 1 - Episode 44If you don't believe that God has something better in store for you, you must listen to this show. A young boy that grew up with little guidance only to get caught up in the stream of street-life finds himself in many terrible situations. Drugs, robbery, fights, vehicle theft, and murder were just part of his life. After numerous convictions and even several stints in jail, Will Berry had had enough. Will shares his difficult story in part 1. But, as you might expect, you have to listen to part 2 to see what God and Will are up to. ...2020-06-0240 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Special Guest - Brent Rutemiller - Episode 42Strong Dads welcomes Hutch's HighSchool Swimming Coach, Brent Rutemiller to the studio. Brent's creative and high energy approach to life has allowed him to be quite the successful professional. CEO and owner of Sports Publications International, Publisher of Swimming World Magazine, Swim Magazine, and Swimming Technique Magazine. Brent also became the CEO of the International Swimming Hall of Fame, (ISHOF), in 2017. While he has an impressive list of accomplishments, his greatest work comes in his personal life as a husband and father. Brent and his wife, Ellen, have 3 children. His oldest and youngest both have significant handicaps while...2020-05-1538 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 - Special Guest - Jim Mansfield - Episode 40Strong Dads welcomes Jim Mansfield to the show. Jim is a local businessman that has been blessed to build a successful business, marriage, family, and faith. Jim's story is one worth hearing. He did not come from the traditional mother and father family upbringing. Through tragedy, death, setbacks, and struggles, Jim persevered. The story that he shares with Strong Dads is where his mindset for perseverance came from. Remaining calm and push on! These were the priceless gifts that his foster father modeled to him that forever directed his course in life. Support the show#Ro...2020-05-0836 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Guest Mike Stecher - Episode 29As a Strong Dad, what are some of our primary responsibilities? Your list may be a long one, but one thing many of us men have left off our list is the responsibility to take care of children and widows. Yes, we are called to take care of children and widows. This Strong Dads show goes right after this subject. Specifically, we address the responsibility of taking care of children. Our special guest, Mike Stecher, shares his story about what this looks like. He shares his story about how God laid fostering and adoption on his heart. Hutch...2020-02-2141 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Guest Adam Legge - Episode 27Strong Dads welcome special guest, Adam Legge. Adam shares his family's heart-wrenching story about the loss of their baby daughter, Evelyn. Adam's story is what God's message is all about, HOPE! This show will bring a tear to your eye, but more importantly, it will show you where you can find hope in what seems to be a hopeless situation. Adam and his wife, Beth, are examples of how God wants you to lean on Him and find strength that is beyond human understanding. Strong Dads want to thank Adam and Beth for their willingness to sh...2020-02-0645 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Guest Frank Henegar - Episode 23All of the guest we have on Strong Dads bring a special message to our audience. Their message usually comes from an experience or lesson that they want to share with others. Frank is no different, but how he goes about it is as remarkable as I've ever seen. Many people have a lesson or two that they can share with us. Frank is different in that he shares everyday by his actions. Day in and day out, Frank works hard to be a direct reflection of Jesus Christ. In particular, he works to Support the show#R...2020-01-1042 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Special Guest - Rob Strobel, CEO Lithko - Episode 18Hutch and Kyle welcome Rob Strobel into the studio to gain greater insights into what his path to become a Strong Dad looks like. Rob is the CEO of Lithko Contracting. Lithko is the second largest concrete company in the country. Rob oversees 17 different locations and over 3000 employees. He is an accomplished triathlete and outdoorsman. But, like all of us, he has challenges and battles that have come into his pathway. Rob discusses the challenges and successes that he has seen in his life. He openly welcomes Christ into his life to help guide and teach him in his daily w...2019-11-2855 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Caught in Adultery Special Guest - Diesel Episode 13Strong Dads takes on a hard-hitting topic this week; Adultery. This is a tough show, but a great show as special guest, Diesel, shares his story of how he betrayed his wife, kids, and God. Listen in as Diesel shares his fall that caused the people he loves the most, the greatest amount of hurt. This story is not finished being written as Diesel walks everyday into uncharted territory of recovery, healing, and redemption for his family. If you want to learn how to prevent this great fall in your marriage, please listen in and learn from Diesel's story....2019-10-2559 min
STRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads! Special Guest AJ Waltz #charleighstrong - Episode 11Hutch and Kyle get the opportunity to learn about how to be a Strong Dad from 25 year old new dad, AJ Waltz. AJ's introduction into fatherhood has been mind blowing. Listen as he describes and explains his story about becoming a father with his daughter, Charleigh. If this doesn't make your eye's sweat, you're not human!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,#floods2019-10-1145 minSTRONG DADS! Doing Real LifeStrong Dads - Guest Kevin Smith -Episode 9Kyle and Hutch welcome special guest, Kevin Smith. Kevin is a pastor at White Oak Christian Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. Kevin spent the earlier part of his career as a youth pastor where he worked with teens to help them develop their faith and grow into mature adults. Now, he leads those adults. Listen as Kevin unpacks his experiences with not just helping others to grow and mature in their faith, but also the challenges that he faces as he now is raising his own family. Being a Preacher comes with it's own special set of challenges! Suppor...2019-09-2753 min