episode 8 with brian edwards

In Part 2 of our conversation with Thomas Blackmon, we dive into real-life dad lessons about respect, boundaries, and shaping confident kids. Thomas shares his no-nonsense approach: “I drink water and mind the business that pays me… You can like me or not, but you’ll respect me.” Learn how he models self-worth for his children, sets firm boundaries, and helps them navigate life without worrying about popularity or peer pressure. Perfect for any parent striving to raise strong, respectful kids.

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In this 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐰𝐨-𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, we tackle a tough but universal topic: swearing around children. We dive into personal stories—like losing your cool and smacking a table—and share resources, including positive-discipline strategies and how “curse jars” can actually backfire We explore the importance of modeling respectful language because—let’s be honest—kids pick up everything! Search keywords: parenting cursing, positive discipline, kids and swear words. Plus, we kick off the show with honest talk about setting boundaries, emotional discipline, and how using “what’s making you cry?” reframes discipline for connection rather than blame. 🎯 Tune in for real talk on language, boundaries, and how to raise respectful kids—without losing your cool.

𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐚 𝐃𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐞: 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞!!

In this hilarious and heartfelt episode, host Jake sits down with Brandon Grove for an authentic dad chat. They dive into Father’s Day fails, brutal golf round bloopers, the joys (and chaos) of blended family life, and parenting wins like new bedtime routines and dealing with toddler regressions. Expect parenting humor, real-life dad tips, and laughs every step of the way. Tune in for: Golfing stories with unpredictable scores Raising a blended family and bonding with step kids Toddler sleep routines, baby bottle battles, and developmental roller coasters Genuine dad advice on balance, guilt, and self-care.

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Join us for a raw and heartfelt dive into blended family dynamics as our guest, a devoted stepdad, opens up about real-life challenges: from boundary setting to handling teenage upheavals. Discover authentic parenting struggles as he shares how he navigates discipline without overstepping, earns trust as “dad,” and balances support with structure. If you're in a blended or step-parenting journey, this episode offers empathy, insight, and practical takeaways.

🔹 Learn how to respect children’s identity while creating unity

🔹 Hear relatable stories about sibling rivalry and stepchild connection

🔹 Get honest advice on “nacho parenting” vs. step-parent authority

🔹 Understand why patience, communication, and consistency are key in blended families

In Episode 3 of Papa Do Preach – The Dad Podcast, we welcome guest Matt Hedgepeth from Fairway Mortgage to dive into the raw realities of modern parenting. This powerful conversation covers everything from parenting a child born profoundly deaf to navigating the challenges of public vs. private school and surviving the chaos of toddler life. 👶💬 🎯 Matt shares the emotional journey of getting cochlear implant surgery for his daughter, how they handled the diagnosis, and what life looks like after — including tech like Bluetooth-enabled hearing devices in the classroom. 🎧

𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝟐 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐚 𝐃𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 – 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 is packed with real talk, hilarious moments, and relatable parenting challenges. We sit down with special guest (and professional chaos coordinator) Cameron Michael to talk about everything from finding out he was going to be a dad at 23 to 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠-𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐤𝐢𝐝𝐬, 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐬 and navigating 𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐬.

🎧 This episode is perfect for 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐬, wondering how to discipline without yelling, or just looking for that parenting podcast that gets it. Whether you're a first-time dad, girl dad, or just a tired millennial parent, there's something here for you “When did you know you were ready to be a dad?” “How to handle kids who talk back” “My child has emotional outbursts every day” “Discipline strategies that work” “Should I spank my child?” “Why is my child always grounded?” “How to raise confident daughters” “Funny parenting fails and wins”

💬 From paddles to parenting styles, and discipline in the digital age to silly kid moments that make you question your sanity, we promise laughs and a little dadvice too. 👉 Subscribe now for parenting tips, funny stories, and a weekly dose of “you’re not alone.”

𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝟏; Welcome to the very first episode of 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐚 𝐃𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 - 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 👟👶 In this hilarious and heartfelt debut, hosts 𝐉𝐚𝐤𝐞 and 𝐓𝐨𝐦 dive into the raw truth of becoming a dad for the first time — from 𝐚𝐰𝐤𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲 reveals to 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐥𝐞-𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐬, lawn mowing shoes, and the terror of 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐬. Whether your kid just bit their daycare teacher or climbed out of the crib like Ethan Hunt, you'll find something relatable here. 👔 Hear stories from two dads at different stages in life — one had his first child at 27, the other at 41 — as they reflect on fear, joy, and the madness that is fatherhood. 🧠 𝐒𝐞𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞: 𝐃𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞: Real questions, sarcastic answers 𝐆𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐲 𝐎𝐥𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐧: Things that made us mad, and realize we're old 𝐆𝐨 𝐀𝐬𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫: How moms view the Dad's dadding 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠: Crib escapes, beach meltdowns, and “Sofa King” jokes 💬 𝐆𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞? 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬!

🎧 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐬, 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐝𝐨𝐦, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐝.