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Episodes of the Show

Youth Culture and Early Marriage with Jansen Utech

In this episode of the Dudes and Dads Podcast, hosts Joel DeMott and Andy Lehman sit down with their friend, youth pastor Jansen Utech. The trio discusses the benefits and challenges of getting married young, drawing on their own experiences. They then explore the changing landscape of youth culture, including the impact of social media…

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Pregnancy and Infant Loss with Julie Lehman

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Month serves as a poignant reminder of the unique grief experienced by families who have faced such heartbreaking losses. Julie Lehman joins hosts Joel Demott and Andy Lehman to discuss the significance of this month and the importance of acknowledging and supporting those affected. The conversation emphasizes the need for greater…

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Bradley Vinson – The HELP method : A Guide to Supporting Little Hurting Hearts Through Grief

This episode of the Dudes and Dads Podcast features guest Bradley Vinson, author of The Help Method. Vinson, inspired by the loss of his granddaughter, shares his HELP method — an acronym providing a framework for supporting children through grief. This poignant conversation explores the complexities of childhood grief, emphasizing honest communication and giving children…

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In their shoes? – Healthy Empathy for our kids

On this episode we talk with Darin Shrock about having and teaching empathy to our kids. Help us get a new laptop We need your help getting a new laptop to edit and produce this podcast. If you would like to donate to our Go Fund me, please visit https://dudesanddads.com/help Links:

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Teenage Dating

On this episode we talk about teenage dating, should we let our kids, should we say no, and what are some rules around it. We need your help As you know, we love bringing you every episode of the Dudes and Dads Podcast, and we’re committed to making it the best experience possible for you….

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Tetons Trip Recap

On this episode we talk with some of the people who went on the trip to the Tetons with us. We recap the hikes we did, and how it caused wonder and awe. If you have not checked out the pre-episode to this with Greg Neumayer about the need for adventure and wonder check it…

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Reflections On Fatherhood

On this episode we were honored to be invited in to the local jail by the chaplain to talk to 4 men about their reflections on fatherhood. Links:

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Live at the Elkhart County 4-H fair

In this episode we head out to the fair and talk with the fair Shelly Steury president about the importance of 4-H in families lives, and we also talk with Allison Schrock Pletcher from Everence about everything they are doing at the fair.

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The Need for Adventure and Wonder

On this episode we talk with Greg Neumayer about the need for adventureand wonder. Greg leads groups of men on trips to the Tetons and talksabout why adventure and wonder is a necessity for humans. Adventure -The big question: do I have what it takes?-Adventure begins when we ask questions like, “has anyone ever?” or…

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Beat Of A Different Drummer

On this episode we talk about what to do when our kids march to their own drum. As parents how do we parent those kids. Links:

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