TNMU #219: Advice For the Co-Parenting Dad with Amy Ambrozich
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Release Date: 08/12/2022
TNMU #245: The Final Episode
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After almost 5 years and nearly 250 episodes, The Next Man Up podcast is drawing to a close. In this final episode, Mark is joined by current co-host, John Gregory, and previous co-hosts Josh Wilson and Alen Auguste, as the 4 discuss their “why” for doing the podcast, favorite memories, and the impact they hope to leave on the men and fathers listening in.
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TNMU #244: Mastering the Craft of Fatherhood with Ned Schaut
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Mastering the craft of fatherhood requires a number of things. For today’s guest, two of those things are to rebel and create. Ned Schaut — husband, father of 5, author of two books and host of the Rebel and Create Podcast — joins the show today to talk about why those two words are so influential for him. We cover a number of other topics familiar to this show, including the much anticipated release of his new book and the impact he hopes it will have on young fathers. Connect with Ned: Websites:
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TNMU #243: Embracing the Manhood Journey with Kent Evans
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Manhood and journey, two words used often on this show, come together to form an inspiration and movement for today’s guest. Kent Evans is the father of 5 boys, the author of 3 books, and founder of Manhood Journey. He joins us today to talk about the work he’s doing to encourage and equip fathers to pursue biblical fatherhood and why it’s so important that men embrace the manhood journey. Connect with Kent: Website:
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TNMU #242: Raising Boys to Be Men with Monica Swanson
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Guys, this is an episode for you and your wife. Author, podcast host and mom of 4 boys, Monica Swanson joins the show today to share some of her story and how she’s helping moms (and dads) become better parents and raise boys and girls to become Jesus following character trained men and women. Monica’s mom perspective is a great addition to the voices on this show and the resources she’s developed will help you and your wife continue to grow as parents. Connect with Monica: Website: IG: FB:
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TNMU #241: Leading the Education of Your Son with Matt Barnes
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Who is the child you want to give to the world? That one question changed the life of today’s guest, both as a dad and as a professional. Matt Barnes is a Learning Coach who helps parents grow Self-Governing, Self-Driven Learners. He’s also a father of three kids, all of whom he describes as self-governing beasts. Matt is disrupting the way we think about education and inviting dads to take a strategic approach to the future men they are raising. Connect with Matt: Extended Notes: Most of our problems stem from how we think, which comes from how we’re...
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TNMU #240: A Word For the Year
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Have you ever chosen a word for the year? Something to help guide you and provide focus as you navigate the next 12 months? Maybe you’ve never heard of this idea before. In this first episode of the new year, Mark and John get into their experience with this process, what it’s meant to them, and how you can adopt it for yourself, for your marriage and with your kids as well. A resource to use: Extended Notes: A word to help focus the next 12 months, different from goals or values Can help establish a fixed posture as you go throughout the year Over time, these words can...
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TNMU #239: REWIND Confronting Cancel Culture with Alon Auguste
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Cancel culture is a topic that is current and deserves to be addressed. Bringing back a familiar voice is a good way to do it. Alon Auguste joins us again to do what he always does—speak into current culture with a timely and timeless message. It’s almost a guarantee that you haven’t engaged with this topic in the way Alon does in this episode. Which is why no matter your understanding of this cultural issue, this episode is a must listen. (Originally aired as episodes 170 & 171)
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TNMU #238: REWIND Joyful Mindset with Craig Fullen
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Craig Fullen, champion of the Joyful Mindset, joins the show today to talk about who he is, what he does, and his passion to become the best version of himself and help others do the same. For him, it is best encompassed in the idea of a Joyful Mindset. Join us for this great discussion with Craig. (Originally aired as episodes 98 & 99) Follow Craig on Twitter @craigfullen
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TNMU #237: REWIND Having the Race Talk with Rich Johnson
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Our guest today is Rich Johnson. He’s a husband, father of 4, pastor, yoga instructor, and you will soon see why he’s someone who is easy to respect and admire. And he’s a black man. Which makes him uniquely qualified to talk about race, both as a man, and also as a father guiding his kids through society today. Let Rich be your guide as we navigate through this big topic of race and racism. (Originally aired as episodes 115 & 116) Instagram @richjohnsononline
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TNMU #236: REWIND Healthy Manhood & Identity with Twyla Stanifer
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Coach, pastor, and former counselor Twyla Stanifer joins the show today to talk about healthy manhood and identity. How to think about what healthy manhood is and how to engage women, at work and at home, from a place of health and security are just a few of the topics we get into in the first half of this conversation. In the second half, we get deeper into the work she is doing today around understanding how our beliefs — about God, ourselves, others — impact our actions and the results we get in life. We also get into how important it is to help boys understand how to identify what...
info_outlineParenting and Stepfamily coach and expert, Amy Ambrozich, rejoins the show to talk about the challenges dads face in a co-parenting situation. From role disorientation to grieving the loss of what was to navigating a brand new environment, Amy gets at that struggles men and dads face and offers advice on what you can do. Whether this is your situation, or your buddy’s situation, or you just want to learn, there is something here for you.
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Expanded Notes:
- Amy’s starting point for all parenting work:
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- Family Foundation: Vision, Values, and Goals
- When Co-Parenting, consistency across the homes is best for kids
- The biggest challenge that dads in co-parenting situations face is knowing their role
- Men are often not allowed or encouraged to process feelings, especially grief
- Generally it takes 5-7 years for a blended family to feel like a family unit, and many couples don’t make it that long because of how hard it is
- Discipline (and one’s parenting style) is one of the key issues to be addressed in a blended family
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- Transition from friendly adult in the house, to support partner, to taking more active role
- The age of the child matters
- Navigating the disorienting period of “what is my role?”
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- Talk with your wife about what you’re experiencing; be vulnerable
- Find something to do with the kids one to one
- Be supportive when kids are discussing their other parents (including grief from a deceased parent)
- Ease your way in and be open to the tension and the negotiating
- Realize that first born boys may feel like they’re role is being replaced by you
- Assume a posture of listening and a curiosity mindset
- Dad, you go first, model what you want
- What parents wished they had recognized earlier:
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- We don’t have the skills needed to be a parents (we have work to do)
- We need to put our partnership first
- We should have talked about our goals first
- We should have given ourself permission to not know and ask for help
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