Dad Matters

Latest Episodes:

To Fathers Near And Far Jun 19, 2022

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A brief word of encouragement and a Happy Fathers Day from Dadcaster/host David Wilkinson!

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My College Daughter Returns May 26, 2022

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Dadcaster/host David Wilkinson has a conversation on the podcast with his daughter home from college, Aubrey Wilkinson. Listen to what she has learned about life, some things mom and dad got right, some things they didn't.

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Making Moments Count Mar 09, 2022

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Dadcaster/host David Wilkinson has a followup conversation on the podcast with brother, and soon to be deployed again, Chaplain Kevin Wilkinson. Listen to him discuss the ramifications of this latest deployment during his daughter's high school graduation.

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Rethinking Rest Jan 27, 2022

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Dadcaster/host David Wilkinson (while smoking a rum maple tobacco filled pipe) contemplates rethinking rest and asks the question: what can refreshing rest with our kids look like? It might help our own future and it might help our kids' future as well.

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Just Wait And See Jan 20, 2022

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Dadcaster/host David Wilkinson is back from a long hiatus (uhh... COVID) to discuss empty nesting, therapy, family hardship, and turning 50.

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Fathers And Sons Jun 17, 2020

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Dadcaster/host David Wilkinson discusses inviting children to share 3 honest insights with dad, and shares a guest appearance excerpt from the podcast What Difference Does That Make? With Dr. Mike Courtney.

Pursuit Formula For Dads Jun 10, 2020

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Dadcaster/host David Wilkinson talks about the most important of parenting styles, pursuing our children's interests.

Slow To Speak, Quick To Listen Jun 08, 2020

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Dadcaster/host David Wilkinson talks about what he wants to teach his children most of all.

Reclaiming Healthy Conflict (With Phil Herndon) Apr 29, 2020

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Dadcaster/host David Wilkinson shares: Reclaiming Relationship Lost Arts series: conflict resolution. Guest Phil Herndon.

Reclaiming Affirmation (With Charlie Allen) Apr 15, 2020

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Dadcaster/host David Wilkinson shares: Reclaiming Relationship Lost Arts series: affirmation. Guest Charlie Allen.