What happens when you sit down with a man who’s been a father for 50 years - and is now a grandfather watching his kids raise their own?

This conversation went places we didn’t expect.

In this episode of To Dad, From Dad, Lee sits down with Randy - the show’s first grandfather and a marriage & family therapist with nearly five decades of experience. What starts as a reflection on early fatherhood turns into an honest, unscripted conversation about guilt vs. shame, alcohol, regret, forgiveness, and what really makes kids want to come home as adults.

This isn’t advice from a pedestal. It’s wisdom earned the hard way.

Who this helps:

1. Dads in the grind of raising young kids
2. Fathers wrestling with regret or guilt
3. Men thinking about the legacy they’re building
4. Anyone who wants their kids to want to come home someday

Key takeaways:

1. Why guilt and shame are not the same - and why that matters
2. How your reactions shape your kids long after the moment passes
3. What grandparents see that parents often miss
4. How to build a home your kids are drawn back to

If this conversation resonates, consider subscribing. These are the talks most dads don’t get to have - but need.

Most dads don’t realize they’re parenting out of old wounds. This conversation explores the lies we carry from childhood and how they quietly shape our anger, ambition, money habits, and relationships with our kids.

In this episode of To Dad, From Dad, Matt shares a raw, grounded journey through politics, education, ministry, and fatherhood and how unresolved beliefs from our upbringing often show up as frustration, control, or burnout at home.

We talk about why dad anger is often just misplaced selfishness, why financial security can become emotional armor, and how obedience without heart leads nowhere.

This episode is for dads who:

Feel constantly frustrated at home

Are driven, disciplined, and still unsatisfied

Want to break generational patterns without overcorrecting

Are afraid of becoming the dad they never wanted to be

Key Takeaways: Why anger usually masks something deeper

How childhood beliefs silently shape adult decisions

Why community matters more than willpower

The difference between compliance and heart posture

What kids actually need from their dad over time

If this episode resonates, subscribe and share it with another dad who needs to hear it. You’re not alone - and you’re not broken.

Most advice about marriage and kids comes too late.This conversation happens before the chaos — and that’s the point.

In this episode of To Dad, From Dad, I sit down with my friend Tye - newly married, no kids yet - to talk honestly about marriage, fear, stoicism, work, and what actually matters before you become a father.

What we talk about:

• Why “keep being married” should be the first goal

• Stoicism, faith, and fear - how they coexist

• The danger of waiting for the perfect time

• Why kids live in the culture you create

• Passing down skills, not just money

If this conversation made you think, share it with someone who needs to hear it.New episodes every Sunday.

Most dads don’t realize the clock is already ticking - until their kid is suddenly driving, shutting their door, and needing you less… while their choices start carrying real consequences.

In this episode of To Dad, From Dad, Ryan and I talk about parenting kids in multiple stages at once (11, 14, 16), the “double standard” traps that create conflict at home, and the hard truth: time with your kids decreases while the consequences of their decisions increase.

This episode is for dads who are trying to do it right - but feel stretched thin by work, pressure, and the chaos of family life.

We talk about:

Why the youngest “grows up faster” in a house with older siblings

The chore/curfew/phone arguments kids can’t contextualize yet

How to build trust with your kids with “no strings attached” time

Why your marriage is the anchor that keeps the whole family steady How work can quietly undermine the husband/father you want to be

A practical family-calendar habit that helps you show up more If you’re trying to become a more intentional father (and a better husband) without turning your home into a constant correction session - this one will hit.

Follow if you’re building a better life for your family and you want real conversations with real dads.

In this episode, James delves into the intricacies of fatherhood, sharing his personal journey and the lessons learned along the way. As he reflects on his role as a father to two preteens, he discusses the shift from early childhood parenting to encouraging independence as they mature. The conversation touches on the importance of understanding each child's unique needs and adapting parenting styles accordingly. James expresses the joy he finds in being present for his children, whether it be through coaching soccer or participating in family activities, and emphasizes the need for fathers to be actively involved in their children's lives. The discussion further explores the dynamics of a healthy marriage as a foundation for effective parenting, arguing that a strong partnership between parents fosters a secure environment for children. This episode serves as a reminder of the critical influence fathers have in shaping their children's perspectives on relationships and self-worth, ultimately inspiring listeners to reflect on their own parenting practices.

In this episode I sit down with Grey, father of 3 in a blended family. We talk about what its like being a step dad, do you get to pick you step dad name, addressing issues with step siblings, and more.

In the first episode of TDFD I talked to Pete, father of 3 daughters. More to come.