{"id":4584,"date":"2026-09-22T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dudesanddads.com\/?p=4584"},"modified":"2026-09-22T09:37:32","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T13:37:32","slug":"loving-your-father-even-though-he","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dudesanddads.com\/loving-your-father-even-though-he\/","title":{"rendered":"Loving Your Father Even Though He\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this episode of the Dudes and Dads Podcast, hosts Andy and Joel interview author Matthew J. Wolak about his book, \u201cLoving Your Father Even Though He&#8230;\u201c and his new curriculum &#8220;MenAwakeDrawing&#8221; from his own personal journey of reconnecting with his father through long walks. The discussion highlights overcoming generational hurt, seeking mutual forgiveness, and discovering true personal identity and joy in Christ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Links:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/matthewjwolak.com\/\">matthewjwolak.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/substack.com\/@matthewjwolak\">Matthew J Wolak on Substack<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@dadwoundsdude\">Matthew On TikTok<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/live\/YNXBNzFOYR4\">Youtube video of this episode<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dudesanddadspodcast.com\/patreon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"keychainify-checked\">Support the show on Patreon and get bonus content and more<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dudesanddadspodcast.com\/paypal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"keychainify-checked\">Support the show on Paypal with a one-time donation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/DudesAndDadsPodcast.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"keychainify-checked\">Website: Dudes And Dads Podcast<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/fb.me\/dudesanddadspodcast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"keychainify-checked\">Facebook: Dudes And Dads<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/dudesanddadspodcast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"keychainify-checked\">Instagram: Dudes And Dads Podcast<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/dudesanddadspod\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/dudesanddadspod\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Twitter: Dudes And Dads<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCL-Ahv1rN_yJ6a_SMpM0pHA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"keychainify-checked\">YouTube: Dudes And Dads<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Give us some feedback<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Audience feedback drives the show. We\u2019d love for you to email us and keep the conversation going! Email <strong><a href=\"mailto:feedback@DudesAndDadsPodcast.com\">feedback@DudesAndDadsPodcast.com<\/a> <\/strong>or<strong> call <a href=\"tel:5742138702\" data-type=\"tel\" data-id=\"tel:5742138702\">574-501-4467.<\/a> <\/strong>We\u2019d love to hear from you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this episode of the Dudes and Dads Podcast, hosts Andy and Joel interview author Matthew J. Wolak about his book, \u201cLoving Your Father Even Though He&#8230;\u201c and his new curriculum &#8220;MenAwakeDrawing&#8221; from his own personal journey of reconnecting with his father through long walks. 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