Best Matt Weldon Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 9 - Sobriety, Regrets, and New Beginnings 36:12

2M ago36:12

36:12

Host Matt welcomes his old friend Matt Strand, known to the Pod as "the mayor," to reminisce about their shared history. They candidly discuss their younger years filled with partying and the impact of alcohol on their lives and relationships. Matt Strand shares updates on his current life, including his family and his recent decision to cut back o…

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Ep. 8 Reboot: Keith Young on Recovery & Redemption 41:25

2M ago41:25

41:25

Matt Weldon is back! After a two-year hiatus and a recent career change, Matt revives his popular podcast, Single Dad, Sober Dad. In this reboot episode, Matt welcomes his old friend and fellow AA member, Keith Young, to the Iron Tech studio in Beloit, Wisconsin. Matt and Keith dive deep into Keith's powerful journey to sobriety. Keith candidly sha…

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Rules-Based Parenting vs Values-Based Parenting 39:21

8M ago39:21

39:21

There is an aspect of parenting we discuss which might not be agreed on by everyone. We believe you have to be willing to let your kids fail. It's time for perfectionism parenting to be replaced by truth. Pull down the facade. Your children don’t exist to be a trophy to make you look good in front of other people. Kids are individuals who will have…

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Expanding Creativity in Your Spouse 28:55

8M ago28:55

28:55

After a few months hiatus, we are back! In this episode we discuss the following: The importance of getting to know your spouse. Who are they, outside of the mayhem of day to day life? How do we tap into their individuality? How do we cultivate being a safe place where our spouse can put real words to their thoughts and dreams? What does it mean to…

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Adventure Is Out There- Our Travel Tips 39:19

1+ y ago39:19

39:19

This week we are diving into our top tips for traveling. We also share some of our funniest experiences and come to the conclusion that sometimes the worst travel memories end up becoming the best stories. Hopefully this gives you some inspiration on communicating with your spouse and figuring out a way to make your dreams happen! As always, please…

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Bearing Each Other's Burdens 36:55

1+ y ago36:55

36:55

In this episode, we talk about the importance of bearing each other's burdens. We both share two recent heavy loads we have had to allow the other to help us carry. What is the line between walking our own personal journey, and letting others help us? Amy talks about her struggle with body image and some of the ways Matthew has helped her navigate …

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Life and Leadville 1:03:57

1+ y ago1:03:57

1:03:57

We are so excited to be back from our six-or so-month hiatus and to be sharing our time with you again. This week we share all about what has been happening since our last recording. From almost losing Matthew, to the complete flipside of him running in one of the most difficult ultramarathons in the world... we hope something in this episode speak…

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The Power of Trusting Your Spouse (with special guests Demond & Juanita Logan) 1:18:53

2+ y ago1:18:53

1:18:53

This week we had the privilege of speaking with Demond & Juanita Logan. Demond is a mindset development specialist who lives out his motto of: "Change your mind, change your life". They share the struggles and hurdles they have overcome over the last two years and how every obstacle has actually been preparing them for another opportunity. They sha…

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Ep. 7 - A Woman's Perspective 32:30

2+ y ago32:30

32:30

Matt brings into the studio Natalie Parvin, a friend of his with almost 15 years sobriety and just so happens to be an amazing single mom of 3. She brings a unique perspective of how she became sober, maintains her sobriety and the everyday challenges of being a mom. Natalie is truly inspirational and is always in the running for Mom of the Year. S…

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Navigating Social Media with Teens 1:00:10

2+ y ago1:00:10

1:00:10

Navigating parenting in a social media world is new territory for many of us. No other generation has raised their children amidst the temptations accompanying the distraction and pull of social media. For the first time ever, we are learning on the fly, how to parent children in this generation of cell phones and having anything and everything at …

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Protecting Your Marriage From Infidelity 36:10

2+ y ago36:10

36:10

This week we dive into a topic which is unfortunately becoming too common: infidelity. None of us are immune to it, so how can we safeguard our marriages from it? We discuss our thought life and how this plays a huge role in the temperature of our marriages. So many simple things lay the foundation of growth and intimacy and protection. Is it possi…

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Blindfolding My Husband and What Transpired 40:50

2+ y ago40:50

40:50

This week we talk about a recent competition we had. Could Amy get Matt lost within 30 miles of our house? What if she blindfolded him, disoriented him, and dropped him off in the middle of nowhere, somewhere within a 30-mile radius? What if he only had 12 hours to get back home? We share what happened in the first part of this episode. This led to…

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Ep. 6 An Attitude of Gratitude 31:34

2+ y ago31:34

31:34

Matt talks about being a grateful alcoholic, as well trying to be grateful and appreciative of the little things in life, things that he took for granted for so long. With the holiday season in full swing, it’s a timely episode that should make you think about what’s truly important in life. Support the show…

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Nurturing Intimacy 43:02

2+ y ago43:02

43:02

This week we're discussing how to cultivate and nurture intimacy within marriage. Does it really only revolve around the bedroom? We share ways that have helped us grow in intimacy. There are some laughs and some true stories. We hope you're encouraged!By Matthew & Amy Weldon

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Leaning Into the Hard 50:57

2+ y ago50:57

50:57

This week's episode is all about the hard stuff. This past week was really hard, with the passing of a friend and the completion of Amy's first ultra-marathon and Matthew's not first one. We share some lessons we picked up along the journey of preparing for this week and also what God spoke to us while we went through the lonely and difficult exper…

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Ep.5 Death and Dying....No thanks, I'm Good 30:13

2+ y ago30:13

30:13

Episode #5 Matt discusses something nobody likes to talk about, death and dying. Matt takes an interesting view on the subject and opens up about his feelings as not just a sober dad, but as a parent and human being. It's not as morbid as it sounds, as Matt adds a twist of humor and opens up about his fears and concerns as a parent who ponders what…

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The Importance of Legacy- with Michael & Shellie Elrod 56:48

2+ y ago56:48

56:48

This week we had the immense pleasure of chatting with friends, Michael & Shellie Elrod. There are so many bites of wisdom in here- you have to listen! Michael shares why he decided to join the Man of War Crucible, and the impact it made on him and his family. He also shares an incredibly personal story with us. We were blessed, encouraged, challen…

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Creating the Modern Day Warrior 49:36

2+ y ago49:36

49:36

This week we discuss the different areas of growth we’ve experienced in the last two years since Matthew went through the Man of War Crucible. What is the crucible? How does it apply to our lives today? Our conversation morphs into the characteristics of a needy and controlling wife and the importance of not manipulating your man out of what he is …

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Making Room for Adventure 39:20

2+ y ago39:20

39:20

This week we go down memory lane a bit as we discuss the topic of adventure! Sadly, it is very easy to insulate ourselves from the adventures of life when we fall back into comfort, familiarity, and ease. We encourage you not to forget that it’s okay to be uncomfortable for a little while if you’re involved in something with tremendous purpose. We …

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Infidelity & Confession in Marriage: a powerful story of redemption with the Millers 1:21:31

3y ago1:21:31

1:21:31

This week we had the immense honor of chatting with Patrick & Mary June Miller. We’ve known each other for almost 15 years, and the hilarious way we met was definitely a God thing! Their story is full of difficulty, hope, anguish and healing, as they both share how they had to walk through the doors of their worst fears. If you or someone you love …

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The Damaging Effects of Purity Culture & Legalism 44:59

3y ago44:59

44:59

We’re excited to be back to recording after a small summer hiatus. We are diving into a subject that may be controversial to some. Purity culture. What is it? Has it helped our marriage? What is attached to it? This episode is packed with some conversations we've been having recently together, so we thought we'd chat about it here. Every once in a …

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Ep. 4 Paul Jentz... My Bill Murray 33:55

3y ago33:55

33:55

Matt invites a lifelong friend into the studio to discuss pre sobriety Matt vs. post sobriety Matt. This episode is unscripted and the questions were not given to Paul ahead of time. It's a real look into the past and present of Matt's life. Support the showBy Matt Weldon

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Keeping Marriage Fun 51:09

3y ago51:09

51:09

This week's episode explores the fun to be had in marriage and how to recapture it. There are a few silly moments we didn't edit out, so we hope you're able to chuckle along with us.By Matthew & Amy Weldon

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God Works Best with Broken People: Story of Alcoholism & Redemption 1:01:11

3y ago1:01:11

1:01:11

This week we had the honor of speaking with our friends Patrick and Lori Foster. Patrick is an airline pilot and they live in Texas with their son, John. They open up about their very difficult journey through alcoholism, and how they came out the other side with a new lease on life. Theirs is a powerful story of redemption and what happens when yo…

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Shattering Perceived Limits- One Ultramarathon at a Time 43:45

3y ago43:45

43:45

Today's episode was a lot of fun to record. We recently got back from another ultramarathon, and we tell the story of how Matthew got into ultras in the first place, why he does them, and some of the things we've learned because of them. Lessons like: *Your greatest growth is in the most uncomfortable environment. *When you have to figure things ou…

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Navigating Grief & Loss (our personal experience) 33:55

3y ago33:55

33:55

In this episode, we navigate the difficult topic of grief and loss. As we discuss our most recent miscarriage, this might be sensitive to some, but we hope it is also encouraging. I shared the steps I took to go through the process of healing, and how the feelings of loss never really go away, but how it is possible to grow from that experience. Go…

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Ep. 3 Sober and Single, Good Luck with That 34:10

3y ago34:10

34:10

Matt takes a look at being a single, sober dad in the dating world. The episode discusses perceptions that he had as well as what others may have had as someone who was entering the dating world in his late 40's, a recovering alcoholic, with young children and the obstacles he may face. This is the best episode he has done according to Matt. Enjoy!…

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Faith Equals Risk 34:56

3y ago34:56

34:56

In today's episode, we are talking all about faith. What is it? How can we make it grow? What is an abundant mindset? How does money fit into this topic? We end with a challenge that we hope propels you forward from wherever you are on your journey.By Matthew & Amy Weldon

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Contentment without Complacency 31:16

3y ago31:16

31:16

This week we are discussing contentment, complacency, vision, purpose and gratitude. Complacency is the enemy of growth. How do we live with contentment and yet not with complacency? How does gratitude fit in with your value and worth? How do you know what your purpose is? We touch on the story of Corrie ten Boom. If you are not familiar with her s…

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Ep. 2 - Sober at the Cubs game?....I don't think so 26:24

3y ago26:24

26:24

Matt goes through what life was like going to sporting events as an alcoholic vs going as a person/dad in sobriety. He talks about being present with his kids at the games vs. wondering where the hell the beer vendor was at all times. Instagram: Instagram.com/SingleDadSoberDad Support the showBy Matt Weldon

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The Lost Art of Hospitality & Facetime 50:46

3y ago50:46

50:46

In this episode we begin with some candid, unscripted conversation about hospitality. We both share some of our favorite memories about how we felt the most connected with our families growing up, and how those memories have played a part in how we parent today. Maybe you have a job which doesn't allow you to come home every day. How can you still …

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When Abuse Comes to Light: with Naghmeh Panahi- Part 2 46:00

3y ago46:00

46:00

This week we continue with part 2 of our discussion with Naghmeh Panahi. Last week we opened the uncomfortable topic of abuse in the church as Naghmeh shared her own experience of abuse and working with women in the same situation. We picked up our conversation this week with the question of why do we need to keep talking about this? Listen as she …

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Ep. 1 - Who is Matt? 36:20

3y ago36:20

36:20

The first episode really builds the foundation of the show. Giving the listeners some insight to where I've been to where I am now will hopefully give people a better understanding of my journey and the many twists and turns that have come with it. Don't forget to leave a like and review on the show! Support the show…

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When Abuse Comes to Light: with Naghmeh Panahi- Part 1 39:36

3y ago39:36

39:36

If you haven’t heard Naghmeh’s story, it is important to get the background before listening to today’s episode. You can find and listen to it here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ex-wife-tells-of-abuse-betrayal-behind-savesaeed/id1470242499?i=1000536450369 This week we are diving deep into an uncomfortable topic and shining a light on the v…

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Parenting Teens... From Their Point of View! 46:06

3y ago46:06

46:06

We are so excited to have some special guests on today’s show: our three oldest kiddos! We ask them about their favorite memories growing up, a valuable lesson they’ve learned, and discuss what it is like to cultivate an environment of repentance and forgiveness in our home. As we chat with each one, you get a glimpse into their personalities and m…

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Is It Even Worth Getting Married? 35:31

3y ago35:31

35:31

In this episode we discuss a few questions: Is it worth the bother or expense to get married? What are the foundational ideas of marriage and how do they play out in real life? What is marriage? We talk about soul mates- do they exist? Whether you’re a teenager, been around the block for awhile, or somewhere in between, if you’ve ever thought about…

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Do Not Fear 42:12

3y ago42:12

42:12

In this podcast we share about a really difficult time in our life and the powerful lessons God taught us because of it. Matthew reads Psalm 46 which was such an encouragement during this time. Amy shares her first “walking on water” experience when Matthew almost died. Saying the words “have faith” are meaningless if they are not demonstrated in y…

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Keeping the Spark Alive During Storms of Life 26:53

3y ago26:53

26:53

In this episode we talk about the storms we experienced during our first year of marriage and how this laid the foundation for other difficulties we would later face. We chat about how the way you view adversity is going to have a direct impact on how you respond to adversity. Marriage is a relationship of celebration, not obligation. We discuss th…

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How It All Began 30:21

3y ago30:21

30:21

In this episode, we are introducing ourselves. Grab a cup of coffee (Matt's favorite) or tea (Amy's favorite) and get to know us! How did one boy from Philadelphia and one girl from the middle of Africa meet and fall in love? It's impossible to condense twenty+ years into thirty minutes, so stay tuned in upcoming episodes as we fill in the blanks, …

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143. You Need More Money by Matt Manero 45:00

4+ y ago45:00

45:00

Matt launched his first company, Commercial Fleet Financing, Inc. (CFF), in 1995 with a phone, a folding table and the unyielding confidence of a single client, a trucker. Fast forward 25 years and CFF has funded over $1 billion in transportation equipment with annual business of over $150 million. CFF has served more than 10,000 clients and has be…

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142. Shane Foss talks about cheaper health care. 35:58

5y ago35:58

35:58

In 2018 , Shane Foss launched Hooray Health, an unconventional health insurance company dedicated to providing affordable basic and urgent health care alternatives to high-deductible health plans. Through Hooray Health, Foss and his team focus on offering peace of mind to lower-income individuals and families who face medical challenges, while also…

6y ago32:31

32:31

Matt Linklater is the owner of Link Business Solutions. He lives a passion for helping business owners create Financial Freedom by giving them a roadmap for success. He has over 18 years of experience meeting and interviewing over 13,000 financial advisors to bring to you a unique approach that you will not get from your current advisors, accountan…

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