Good Dads Great Communities Ep. 4 - Finding Community Champions
Release Date: 04/01/2025
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Good Dads inspires, resources and encourages ALL dads to be more involved in the lives of their children. When a community encourages responsible fatherhood, everyone wins. Find out more about Good Dads at our website: Get involved by finding the right program for you: Donate to support the Good Dads mission! Subscribe for more conversations on fatherhood, parenting, and building strong families. Keep in touch with Good Dads! Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn:
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Good Dads Podcast: Ep 4 - Dads Outdoors Series | Rudy Martinez - Missouri Conservation Manager
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Good Dads inspires, resources and encourages ALL dads to be more involved in the lives of their children. When a community encourages responsible fatherhood, everyone wins. Find out more about Good Dads at our website: Get involved by finding the right program for you: Donate to support the Good Dads mission! Subscribe for more conversations on fatherhood, parenting, and building strong families. Keep in touch with Good Dads! Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn:
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Good Dads Podcast: Ep 3 - Dads (and Moms!) Outdoors Series | Holly Welch - Historic Site Administrator
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Good Dads inspires, resources and encourages ALL dads to be more involved in the lives of their children. When a community encourages responsible fatherhood, everyone wins. Find out more about Good Dads at our website: Get involved by finding the right program for you: Donate to support the Good Dads mission! Subscribe for more conversations on fatherhood, parenting, and building strong families. Keep in touch with Good Dads! Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn:
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Good Dads Podcast: Ep 2 - Dads Outdoors Series | Bruce Blakemore - Farmer & Former Ag. Teacher
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Good Dads inspires, resources and encourages ALL dads to be more involved in the lives of their children. When a community encourages responsible fatherhood, everyone wins. Find out more about Good Dads at our website: Get involved by finding the right program for you: Donate to support the Good Dads mission! Subscribe for more conversations on fatherhood, parenting, and building strong families. Keep in touch with Good Dads! Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn:
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Good Dads Podcast: Ep 1 - Dads Outdoors Series | Travis Rubelee - Scouting America Ozarks Trails
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Good Dads inspires, resources and encourages ALL dads to be more involved in the lives of their children. When a community encourages responsible fatherhood, everyone wins. Find out more about Good Dads at our website: Get involved by finding the right program for you: Donate to support the Good Dads mission! Subscribe for more conversations on fatherhood, parenting, and building strong families. Keep in touch with Good Dads! Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn:
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Good Dads Podcast: Terry Weber - Parenting The Old and The New
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Good Dads inspires, resources and encourages ALL dads to be more involved in the lives of their children. When a community encourages responsible fatherhood, everyone wins. Find out more about Good Dads at our website: Get involved by finding the right program for you: Donate to support the Good Dads mission! Subscribe for more conversations on fatherhood, parenting, and building strong families. Keep in touch with Good Dads! Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: Subscribe to our weekly e-newsletter:
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Good Dads Podcast: Levi Statler - New Pathways Graduate
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Good Dads inspires, resources and encourages ALL dads to be more involved in the lives of their children. When a community encourages responsible fatherhood, everyone wins. Find out more about Good Dads at our website: Get involved by finding the right program for you: Donate to support the Good Dads mission! Subscribe for more conversations on fatherhood, parenting, and building strong families. Keep in touch with Good Dads! Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: Subscribe to our weekly e-newsletter:
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Communicating Well with Other Grown-Ups in your Child's Life • Good Dads Podcast
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Good Dads inspires, resources and encourages ALL dads to be more involved in the lives of their children. When a community encourages responsible fatherhood, everyone wins. Find out more about Good Dads at our website: Get involved by finding the right program for you: Donate to support the Good Dads mission! What can coaching kids teach us about being better dads? In this episode, we're thrilled to speak with father of four Dr. Jon Spence about the ways dads can take what works on the field or court— like building trust, setting expectations, helping kids with confidence — and...
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The Impact of Mentorship in Fatherhood | Good Dads
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Why do people choose to invest their time in helping dads succeed? In the newest episode of the Good Dads Podcast, host J Fotsch sits down with two experienced Good Dads facilitators who are making a lasting impact on fathers and families: Please join us in welcoming two highly skilled long-time facilitators: Janice Reynolds, a Good Dads master facilitator and retired teacher; and Dr. Benjy Lampert, a retired anesthesiologist who also serves on the executive board for Good Dads. Together, Janice and Benjy share why they are passionate about guiding and supporting fathers who are working...
info_outlineIn this inspiring episode, Dr. Jennifer L. Baker and co-host J. Fotsch sit down with Aaron Swanson, General Sales Manager at Springfield Nissan & Kia. More than a business leader, Aaron is a husband and father who understands the power of leading by example. He shares how his workplace has embraced the Good Dads mission—not just financially but through hands-on support and community involvement.
Whether you’re launching a fatherhood initiative or looking to partner with local businesses, this episode explores how meaningful partnerships begin with genuine relationships and shared values.
Episode Highlights
[01:12]
"I have twins that are 19… and a 12-year-old. They're the reason why I do all of this."
[02:34]
"Being a good dad impacts who you are at work. The full circle is great—it builds better employees and stronger communities."
[04:08]
"Businesses want people who aren’t dealing with chaos at home. Supporting fatherhood makes good business sense."
[06:12]
" We use our commercials to spotlight causes like Good Dads—it shows we’re part of something bigger than just selling cars."
[16:01]
"You only need one person to get started. Then build from there—one dad, one conversation, one step at a time."
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