Dads Who Lead Podcast

From growing up without a father... To spending time in Prison... To rising above the noise to become a leader in fatherhood throughout the state of Oklahoma. Today, Marquess Dennis will share his incredible story of being called upon to interview hundreds of inmates while he was in federal prison. He reveals the shocking pattern he uncovered about their relationship with their

Want to capture the advantage of having a clear set of core values for your team or family? If you answered yes, this episode is for you... My guest is Mike McCarthy, an author and expert in helping families develop impactful values. What separates Mike is how he guides families to create a plan to integrate values into daily family life. Today he'll be sharing his blueprint on

Have you ever wondered how to strategically apply leadership principles that work in a military or team setting into your plan as a father? This episode is for you! Codey Gandy from Echelon Front joins us to discuss how he applied the leadership principles he teaches across the world into his life at home. Codey works under leadership legend Jocko Willink and shares some incredibl

Are you looking for ways to teach responsibility, confidence, and safety to your children? In this episode, you’ll discover innovative approaches to raising kids who are prepared, skilled, and mindful in handling life’s challenges. Whether you're a gun owner or simply a parent focused on building resilience and trust, this episode offers invaluable insights. Our guest, Kenne

This episode highlights a powerful father-son retreat designed as a rite of passage to strengthen bonds and awaken young men to their potential. We will drop into 3 core values of our program: GRIT, PURPOSE & ADVENTURE Through shared challenges, adventure, and meaningful connection, fathers guide their sons toward purpose and resilience, fostering lasting memories and preparing

Ready to slow down? Are you looking for traction with your child so they can anchor into the roots of your family's core values? Today we have author Denise Mira sharing her incredible story of how she has raised 4 powerful sons to become convicted and self-directed men. Men who others know they can lean into for guidance. If you are dad who wanted to sharpen your child's lead

As men we all carry a vibration... Determined. Joyful. Nervous. Before we talk to anyone we can feel WHO and HOW he is. When I spoke to Daniel Gil, it was instantly clear he carried an abundance of joy and peace. It felt like he had the spirit of 100 men... But what caused some of us to drag and others to bring vibrance to the game of life? The Author and nine-time Americ

Is your connection with your wife feel stale or empty? Tired of boredom or getting nagged? If you're a husband who is looking for a spark within your marriage this episode is for you. Lance Riggen's transformation within his marriage is like one I’ve never seen before. Today he is generously sharing his story of how he went from being a dark, empty place in his marriage and

Summary: In this powerful episode of Dads Who Lead, we are joined by Matt Beaudreau, founder of the Apogee school system, to discuss the evolving landscape of education and how it impacts our children's future. Matt shares how Apogee is redefining education by focusing on life skills, sovereignty, and freedom—key concepts that traditional schooling often overlooks. Whether you're

My son Charles joins the show for the first time! On this fun episode, we debate and discuss our top 20 MMA fighters of all time.