Best Porch Writer Podcasts (2025)

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SFN Dad To Dad 384 - Steve Harris of Lanesboro, MN A Freelance Writer, Author, Widower, Husband & Father of 2 Sons With Disabilities Part 1 45:41

17h ago45:41

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Our guest this week is Steve Harris of Lanesboro, MN a free-lance writer, widower, author and father of two sons with disabilities. Part 1. Steve and his wife, Susan, have married for 17 years. Steve and his first wife, Pam, were together for 30 years, before she passed away in 2012 due to a rare neurological disorder. Steve and Pam had two boys: M…

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SFN Dad To Dad 383 - Peter Gerhardt of Rich Hill Park, NJ ED at Epic Schools, Author, Autism Expert & Disability Advocate - Part 2 32:07

8d ago32:07

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Our guest this week is Peter Gerhardt of Rich Hill Park, NJ who is executive director at EPIC Schools located in Paramus, NJ, author of dozens of publications and books, an internationally recognized Autism expert and outspoken advocate for the disability community. Peter has three degrees from Rutgers University: a BA in Psychology, an EdM in Spec…

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SFN Dad To Dad 382 - Peter Gerhardt of Rich Hill Park, NJ ED at Epic Schools, Author, Autism Expert & Disability Advocate 34:18

15d ago34:18

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Our guest this week is Peter Gerhardt of Rich Hill Park, NJ who is executive director at EPIC Schools located in Paramus, NJ, author of dozens of publications and books, an internationally recognized Autism expert and outspoken advocate for the disability community. Peter has three degrees from Rutgers University: a BA in Psychology, an EdM in Spec…

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SFN Dad To Dad 381 Rick Bolle of Naperville, IL - Founding Pastor of Front Porch Church Serving Those With Disabilities & Their Families 40:06

22d ago40:06

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Our guest this week is Rick Bolle of Naperville, IL founding pastor of the newly formed Front Porch Church, father of two and retired businessman. Rick and his wife, Alinda, have been married for 32 years and are the proud parents of two adult children. Shortly after retiring from Thermo Fisher Scientific in 2022, where he was a Senior Safety Speci…

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SFN Dad to Dad 380 - Spencer Doman Of Philadelphia, PA CEO & 3rd Generation Leader of the Doman International Institute 42:35

29d ago42:35

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Our guest this week is Spencer Doman of Philadelphia, PA, who is president and CEO of the Doman International Institute, where they empower parents with knowledge and tools to help their children with special needs thrive and teach parents how to create a loving, stimulating and healthy home so that their child can reach their fullest potential. Sp…

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SFN Dad To Dad 379 - Rebekah Taussig of Shawnee, KS - Mother, Author, Podcast Host & Disability Advocate 1:03:17

1M ago1:03:17

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Our guest this week is Rebekah Taussig of Shawnee, KS who is a mother, wife, author, podcast host, outspoken advocate for those with disability and who, herself is a paraplegic. Rebekah and her husband, Micah have been married for seven years and are the proud parents of Otto, who is typical five year old. Rebekah was diagnosed with spine cancer at…

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SFN Dad To Dad 378 - Leon Logothetis of Los Angeles, CA, 'The Kindness Guy,' Author, Speaker & Producer 36:46

1M ago36:46

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Our guest this week is Leon Logothetis of Los Angeles, a British-born adventurer, author, and television host renowned for promoting global kindness. Formerly a London-based broker, he left finance to explore human connection through travel. Leon created and starred in the docuseries Amazing Adventures of a Nobody (2006–2008), journeying across the…

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SFN Dad To Dad 377 - Jim Littlefield-Dalmares of Louisville, KY Father Of A Child with CP, Author, Podcast Host & Founder of Seeing Ability 53:23

2M ago53:23

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Our guest this week is Jim Littlefield-Dalmares of Louisville, KY who is Director of Market Development at BNI Middle Tennessee, author, podcast host, founder of Seeing Ability and perhaps most importantly, father of two including a child with Cerebral Palsy. Jim and his wife, LeAnn, have been married for 27 years and are the proud parents of two: …

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November 7, 2024 Word of the Lord for King Charles III, the current monarch of the United Kingdom. 17:05

2M ago17:05

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November 7, 2024 Word of the Lord for King Charles III, the current monarch of the United Kingdom. The message was given on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. "The Lord that sees says King Charles III thinks about his son, Prince Harry, every day." Psalm 5:3 My voice you shall hear in the morning, O Lord; In the morning I will direct it to you, And I will …

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SFN Dad To Dad 376 - Patrick Schwarz of Highland Park, IL CEO of Creative Culture Consulting, Author & Advocate For Inclusive Education 1:01:53

2M ago1:01:53

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Our guest this week is Dr. Patrick Schwarz, of Highland Park, IL who is CEO of Creative Culture Consulting, a public speaker, author of numerous books and an outspoken advocate for inclusive education for people of all abilities. Dr. Schwarz earned his BS, MS and PhD in special education from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Dr. Schwarz is a …

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SFN Dad To Dad 375 - Jamiel Owens of Hatfield, PA Volunteer Firefighter, Disability Advocate & Father Of a Child Who Is Autistic 39:54

2M ago39:54

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Our guest this week is Jamiel Owens, of Hatfield, PA who is a volunteer firefighter, advocate for those with disability, founder of Ausomeness Inc. and a father of two, including a son who is autistic. Jamiel and his wife, Marta Santa, have been married for 5 years and you are the proud father of two children: Alejandro (3) and Shane (16), who is A…

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Create your Inner Artist 5:58

2M ago5:58

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🎙️ Episode Title: S&S Ep 1 – Telling Stories: The Power of Narrative 📝 Episode Summary: In this debut episode of Soul & Story, host SA Brown delves into the transformative power of storytelling. Drawing from personal experiences and cultural heritage, SA explores how narratives shape our identities, foster connections, and inspire change. Listeners…

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SFN Dad To Dad 374 - Eli Pierce of Aurora, CO The Father of Four Including One Who Is a Spastic Quadriplegic With Cerebral Palsy & Epilepsy 33:04

2M ago33:04

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Our guest this week is Eli Pierce of Aurora, CO who is a customer service representative at Silk Trade, a UK based software company. Eli is the father of four children, including one who is a spastic quadriplegic with cerebral palsy and epilepsy. Eli, and his wife, Cassidy, have been married for 5 years and he is the proud father of four children: …

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November 8, 2024 Word of encouragement and a word of hope from the Bible. 3:27

2M ago3:27

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November 8, 2024 Word of encouragement and a word of hope from the Bible. 2 Timothy 4:17 But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that the message might be preached fully through me, and that all the Gentiles might hear. Also I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.By Solomon’s Porch, God’s House of Prayer and Healing

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November 7, 2024 Word of the Lord for Nana Amma McBrown, a Ghanaian TV Presenter, Music Writer and Actress. 10:53

2M ago10:53

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November 7, 2024 Word of the Lord for Nana Amma McBrown, a Ghanaian TV Presenter, Music Writer and Actress. Message given on Monday, November 4, 2024. "God says you will live and not die, but prosper." Psalm 107:20 He sent His word and healed them, And delivered them from their destructions. Amos 7:14 Then Amos answered, and said to Amaziah: “I was…

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June 14, 2024 God Hears the Groaning of Korra Obidi, to Release Her from Trouble. God Says She Will Marry Again! 13:15

2M ago13:15

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June 14, 2024 God Hears the Groaning of Korra Obidi, to Release Her from Trouble. God Says She Will Marry Again! Psalm 19:2,8 2 Day unto day utters speech, And night unto night reveals knowledge. 8 The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes Message given on Saturday, June 8, 2…

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Tuesday, April 8, 2025 A sincere prayer for you to our good heavenly Father through His Son, Jesus Christ. 23:44

2M ago23:44

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Tuesday, April 8, 2025 A sincere prayer for you to our good heavenly Father through His Son, Jesus Christ. Isaiah 41:8-20 8“But you, Israel, are My servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, The descendants of Abraham My friend. 9 You whom I have taken from the ends of the earth, And called from its farthest regions, And said to you, ‘You are My servant, I…

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Friday , March 21, 2025 Prayer for Beyoncé's daughter, Ivy Blue Carter. 6:38

2M ago6:38

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Friday , March 21, 2025 Prayer for Beyoncé's daughter, Ivy Blue Carter. What the good Lord showed me on Sunday, December 22nd, 2024 about Ivy Blue Carter, Beyoncé's daughter. Psalm 31:4 Pull me out of the net which they have secretly laid for me, For You are my strength.By Solomonsporch1

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Friday , March 21, 2025 Prayer for the women who host the American talk show “The View”. 9:12

2M ago9:12

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Friday , March 21, 2025 Prayer for the women who host the American talk show “The View”. What the Holy Spirit gave me in a dream concerning the American daytime talk show “The View”. The dream was given on Monday, March 17, 2025. I am praying and let us pray for God's mercy for the brilliant women who host “The View”. 2 Samuel 22:17 “He sent from a…

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Tuesday, April 8, 2025 Ask the Lord for the more genuine faith that comes when He anoints your eyes to see life as He sees life. He will help you learn to do things differently. 13:52

2M ago13:52

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Tuesday, April 8, 2025 Ask the Lord for the more genuine faith that comes when He anoints your eyes to see life as He sees life. He will help you learn to do things differently. Revelation 3:18 I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness m…

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SFN Dad To Dad 373 - Michael Pereira of Miami, FL Father of Two Including One With Autism & Founder Of The Autism Voyage 37:09

3M ago37:09

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Michael our guest this week is Michael Pereira of Miami, FL who a financial representative, the father of two and founder of the The Autism Voyage. Michael and his wife, Elizeth, have been married for 9 years and you are the proud parents of two children: Amanda Sophia (3) and Christian Omar (7) who is Autistic. Michael is also the founder of Autis…

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SFN Dad To Dad 372 - Jason Bechtold of Cary, IL An IT Director & Executive Coach At Bain & Father Of Three 50:27

3M ago50:27

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Our guest this week is Jason Bechtold of Cary, IL. a director of IT services and an executive coach at Bain as well as the father of three who have a variety of neurological, psychological and intellectual challenges. Jason and his wife, Lori Hermann, have been married for 8 years and he is the proud father of three children: Jordyn (24), Tyler (20…

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Thanksgiving prayer for the creation of Unsearchable God Podcast presented by Solomon’s Porch, God’s House of Prayer and Healing. 4:51

3M ago4:51

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Thanksgiving prayer for the creation of Unsearchable God Podcast presented by Solomon’s Porch, God’s House of Prayer and Healing. Isaiah 40:28 Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the Lord, The Creator of the ends of the earth, Neither faints nor is weary. His understanding is unsearchable.…

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SFN Dad to Dad 371 - Jen Lumanian of Berkeley, CA Researcher, Parenting Coach, Author, Host: Your Parenting Mojo Podcast 49:02

3M ago49:02

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Our guest this week is Jen Lumanlan of Berkeley, CA wife, mother, researcher, parenting coach, author, curator of the Your Parenting Mojo website and host of the Your Parenting Mojo Podcast. Jen and her husband, Alvin, have been married for 15 years and are the proud parents of daughter, Carys, who is 10 years old. Jen was born and raised in Englan…

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SFN Dad To Dad 370 - Rady Johnson of Westport, CT, Retired Senior Exec. at Pfizer, Father Of 3 Including One With Intellectual Disabilities 47:21

3M ago47:21

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Our guest this week is Rady Johnson of Westport, CT, a recently retired senior executive at Pfizer and a father of three including one with intellectual disabilities. Rady and his wife, Diane, have been married for 38 years and are the proud parents of three children: Katherine (36), Bridget (30) and Michael (34) who was adopted from Romania as a o…

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SFN Dad To Dad 369 - Kirby Rabalais of Glenview, IL Founder of 4TITUDE.com & Father Of Two Including One With Pitt Hopkins Syndrome 37:57

4M ago37:57

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Our guest this week is Kirby Rabalais of Glenview, IL the Director of Strategic Growth at Truce Software, father of two including one with Pitt Hopkins Syndrome and more recently the founder of 4TITUDE an online community created to support dads raising children with special healthcare needs. Kirby and his wife, Chelsea, have been married for 8 yea…

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SFN Dad To Dad 368 - Tim Kane of Ridgewood, NJ Former Sr. Director of Broadcasting at the NBA, Father of Three Including An Autistic Son 1:00:34

4M ago1:00:34

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Our guest this week is Tim Kane of Ridgewood, NJ a former Senior Director of Broadcasting for the NBA, board member at the Epic School Foundation and father of three children including an autistic son. Tim and his wife, Laurie, have been married for 28 years and are the proud parents of three children: Katie (27), Caroline (21) and Jack (24) who is…

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SFN Dad To Dad 367 - Sebastien Pelletier of Montreal, Father of 4, 3 with Retinitis Pigmentosa & Featured In the NatGeo Documentary BLINK 50:54

4M ago50:54

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Our guest this week is Sebastien Pelletier of Montreal, Canada a financial professional and father of four, three of whom were diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa. The Pelletier family was also featured in the National Geographic documentary BLINK. Sebastien and his wife, Edith Lemay, have been married for 14 years and are the proud parents of four…

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SFN Dad to Dad 366 - James Burch Of Grand Cayman, A Lawyer & Single Father of Three Boys, Including One With Global Developmental Delays 55:54

4M ago55:54

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Our guest this week is James Burch, of Georgetown, Grand Cayman, who is a corporate law partner at Walkers, amateur boxer and single father of three young boys, including one with global developmental delays. James was born and raised in Chelton, England. After obtaining his education and becoming a lawyer he has worked overseas in Hong Kong and Gr…

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SFN Dad To Dad 365 - Isaac Jean-Paul of Los Angeles, CA A Father & Author Who Is A Legally Blind U.S. Paralympic Medalist 52:06

4M ago52:06

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Our guest this week is Isaac Jean Paul of Los Angeles, CA. who is a father and U.S. Paralympic track and field champion who just happens to be legally blind. Isaac and his significant other, Myra Harris, are the proud parents of two year old daughter Shylah. Isaac was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago. In high school he was a track & field …

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SFN Dad To Dad 364 - Alfred Niwagaba of Uganda, School Administrator & Father Of Four Including One With Down Syndrome 33:31

5M ago33:31

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Our guest this week is Alfred Niwagaba, of Kampala, Uganda who is the director of the Little Angels School in Wakiso and father of four children including a son with Down Syndrome. Alfred and his wife, Rosemary Nambooze, have been married for 16 years and are the proud parents of four children: Benjamin (5), Beroil (9), Abigale (15) and Abryl (14),…

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SFN Dad to Dad 363 - Jason Tuttle of Atlanta, GA Father Of Two, A Grief Counselor, Author and Blogger Who Very Sadly Lost Son Zachary at 15 1:01:59

5M ago1:01:59

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Our guest this week is Jason Tuttle of Atlanta, GA, a former physical education and special education teacher, a stay at home parent and father to two children with multiple physical and cognitive disabilities. Jason and his wife, Jennifer, have been married for 21 years and are the proud parents of two children: Samantha (16) who is non-verbal, ep…

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SFN Dad To Dad 362 - Michael McManus of Barrington, IL Insurance Exec, Father of Two, One With Autism & Co-Proprietor Of Jigsaw Farms 45:21

5M ago45:21

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Our guest this week is Michael McManus of Barrington, IL, Vice President of Captive Resources, co-proprietor of Jigsaw Farms and father of two adult sons, including one with Autism. Michael and his wife Stacie have been married for 33 years and are the proud parents of two boys: Matt (30) and Jake (29) who is Autistic. Jake has benefited from a hos…

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BLOW UP THE BRIDGE 1:54

5M ago1:54

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when you gave your all and, it's over and you don't want to hear or see or be next to that individual,A person that purposely destroyed my document and credentials, LOVE they no nothing of ,deception and pure evil and a true forward movement

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SFN Dad To Dad 361 - Scott MacGregor of Fishers, IN ED of Content & Storytelling at Eli Lilly, Father of 3 Including One With Down Syndrome 40:21

5M ago40:21

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Our guest this week is Scott MacGregor of Fishers, IN who is Executive Director of Content and Storytelling at Eli Lilly and Company and father of three including one with Down Syndrome. Scott and his wife, Sara, have been married for 23 years and are the proud parents of three living children: Ainsley (16), Jack (18) and Abby (21) who has Down Syn…

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SFN Dad To Dad 360 - Jessica Ronne of Holland, MI Mother of Eight, Author, Podcast Host & Founder of The Lucas Project, 42:28

6M ago42:28

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Our guest this week is Jessica Ronne of Holland, MI, author, speaker, podcast host, founder & executive director of the Lucas Project and perhaps most importantly, wife and the mother of eight, including one with special needs. Jess and her second husband, Ryan, have been married for 14 years and between them are the proud parents of eight children…

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SFN Dad To Dad 359 - A Look Back On 2024 21:27

6M ago21:27

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Episode #359 – A Look Back on 2024 Hi I’m David Hirsch, founder of the 21st Century Dads Foundation and Special Fathers Network as well as host of the Special Fathers Network Dad To Dad Podcast. Happy New Year and welcome to the first episode of 2025. Tom Couch, the editor and producer of the SFN Dad To Dad Podcast, and I, thought we would do somet…

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SFN Dad to Dad 358 - Emma Livingstone, of London, England, Mother of Three, Self Advocate & Founder of UP The Adult Cerebral Palsy Movement 50:46

6M ago50:46

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Our guest this week is Emma Livingstone of London, England who is the mother of three typical kids, a self-advocate with Cerebral Palsy and founder & CEO of UP - The Adult Cerebral Palsy Movement. Emma and her husband, Derrick, have been married for 17 years and are the proud parents of three typical children ages 11-16. She is the one who has cere…

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SFN Dad To Dad 357 - Craig Parks of San Diego, CA A Professional Musician, Band Leader, Camp Director, Author & Father Of Two 50:51

6M ago50:51

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Our guest this week is Craig Parks of San Diego, CA who is a professional musician, band leader, camp director, author and father of two including one with special healthcare needs. Craig and his wife, Rachel, have been married for 23 years and are the proud parents of two children: Nashaman (10) and Jonah (20) who has multiple issues, including: a…

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SFN Dad To Dad 356 - Tieal Bishop of Walkerton, IN Founder Of A Rosie Place For Children & Mother To Six, Including A Medically Fragile Son. 59:23

7M ago59:23

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Our guest this week is Tieal Bishop, of Walkerton, IN, mother to six including a medical fragile son and founder of A Rosie Place For Children. Tieal and her husband,Travis, have been married for eight years and between them they are the proud parents of six children: Max (25), Sam (22) and Gigi (20) and triplet 21 year old girls, Madeline, Abby an…

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SFN Dad To Dad 355 - Phillip Koontz of Monument, CO, Former U.S. Navy Seal, Author, Entrepreneur & Father of Five Including One with Autism 48:12

7M ago48:12

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Our guest this week is Phillip Koontz of Monument, CO a retired U.S. Navy Seal, combat veteran, a former pastor, co-founder of Buffalo Leadership Academy, owner of an e-commerce business, author and perhaps most importantly, the father to five children. Phillip and his third wife, Suzanna, have been married for 6 1/2 years and between them are the …

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SFN Dad To Dad 354 - Dennis Watkins of Oak Park, IL A Professional Magician & Father of Two Adopted Children Including A Son With Autism 55:34

7M ago55:34

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Our guest this week is Dennis Watkins of Oak Park, IL who is a professional magician and father of two adopted children, including a son who is Autistic. Dennis and his husband, Sean Kelly, have been married for seven years and are the proud parents of two adopted children: Magnolia (15 months) and Henry (5), who is Autistic. Dennis hails from Dall…

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SFN Dad to Dad 353 - Tom Parro Of Grayslake, IL President of MERK Capital, Father of Three Including a Daughter With POTS 45:17

7M ago45:17

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Our guest this week is Tom Parro of Grayslake, IL, president of MERK Capital and father of three including a daughter with a rare disease. Tom and his wife, Janice, have been married for 27 years and are the proud parents of three children: Erin (24), Matthew (20) and Megan (22) who has Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) a condition t…

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SFN Dad To Dad 352 - Todd Evans Of Brentwood, TN, Business Owner, Author & Father Of Two Children With Disabilities 39:28

7M ago39:28

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Our guest this week is Todd Evans of Brentwood, TN who is a business owner, author and father of two children with disability. Todd and his wife, Kristin, have been married for 23 years and are the proud parents of two children: an 18 year old who was born with a metabolic disorder and 14 year old who has Cri du chat syndrome is a genetic disorder …

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SFN Dad to Dad 351 - Wayne Friedman of Louisville, KY Father of Three Including Reena, Host Of The Better Call Daddy Podcast 50:51

8M ago50:51

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Our guests this week are father and daughter, Wayne Friedman of Louisville, KY and Reena Friedman Watts of Houston, TX. Wayne and his wife, Maureen, have been married for 45 years and are the proud parents of three daughters: Reena, Jessica and Stephanie, who between them have 13 children, Wayne and Maureen’s grandchildren. A unique factoid is that…

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SFN Dad to Dad 350 - Dana Lange Of Denver, CO, Co-founder & CFO of Bright Life Connections And Father Of Two Including One With Pitt-Hopkins 41:03

8M ago41:03

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Our guest this week is Dana Lange, of Denver, CO who does business development for Tuff Shed, is co-founder and CFO of Bright Life Connections, a non-profit and father of two including a daughter with a rare genetic disease. Dana and his wife, Dana, have been married for 34 years and are the proud parents of two daughters: Sarah (28) and Victoria (…

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SFN Dad To Dad 349 - Andrew Bustamante of Colorado Springs, CO A Former Covert CIA Intel Officer, USAF Combat Veteran & Dad of Two 41:45

8M ago41:45

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Our guest this week is Andrew Bustamante of Colorado Springs, CO a former covert CIA intelligence officer, U.S. Air Force combat veteran, business consultant, host of the Everyday Espionage Podcast, a self-proclaimed improvement junkie and perhaps most important of all, father of two adolescent children. Andrew and his wife, Jihi, who is also a for…

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SFN Dad To Dad 348 - Mike Abramowitz of St. Augustine, FL Co-founder of Better Than Rich, Speaker, Author, Transformational Coach & Father 59:46

8M ago59:46

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Our guest this week is Mike Abramowitz of St. Augustine, FL, an entrepreneur, co-founder of Better Than Rich, speaker, author and transformational coach as well as father of two young children. Mike and his wife, Lindsay, have been married for seven years and are the proud parents of two children: daughter Ella (1) and son James (3), who was born a…

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SFN Dad To Dad 347 - Tony Bombacino of Chesterton, IN Co-Founder Of Real Food Blends, Father Of Two Including One With Multiple Disabilities 55:52

9M ago55:52

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Our guest this week is Tony Bombacino of Chesterton, IN, co-founder of Real Food Blends and father of two, including one with multiple disabilities. Tony and his wife, Julie, have been married for 18 years and are the proud parents of two children: daughter Luca (15) and son AJ (13) who has multiple disabilities. Tony and Julie founded Real Food Bl…

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SFN Dad to Dad 346 - Mastermind Group Monday With Ruslan Vasyutin of Ukraine, Via Solihull, England 13:23

9M ago13:23

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This is part of a special series of interviews within the SFN Dad To Dad Podcasts known as the SFN Mastermind Group Monday Podcasts. Each Monday host David Hirsch interviews one of the SFN Mastermind Group dads on the impact the mastermind group has had on him and the wellbeing of his family. This Monday’s guest is Ruslan Vasyutin of Ukrainian who …

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