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Dad the Man

Do you have the skills you need to love and lead your family from the front?

My name is Brendan Wall. I am a father of four and married to my best friend. I started this podcast not because I have all the answers, but because I am in search of them. We have one opportunity to be the best men, husbands, and fathers that we can be, and I plan to seize it.

At DAD THE MAN we interview guys we all know and admire professionally, but more importantly, are setting the tone for what a great man, husband, and father looks like. Guys who seize the opportunity before them to love and lead their families from the front, from a place of opportunity not obligation. This is Dad the Man. This is who we all aspire to become. Every single week, you can expect to hear from household names like JORDAN SPIETH, TIM KENNEDY, ERIC DECKER, SEAN LOWE, STIPE MIOCIC, DAVID MELTZER, DR MICHAEL GERVAIS, STAN EFFERDING, MARK BELL, DREW MANNING, DR JOSH AXE, DR JOHN DELONY, ROBB WOLF, JASON KHALIPA, TODD ABRAMS, LEW CARALLA, BERT SORIN, JOHN ELDREDGE, HEATH EVANS, DANIEL CARLSON, YOGI ROTH, PETER BURNS, CARLOS REYES, and many more represent what DAD THE MAN stands for.

As men, husbands, and fathers, we experience and struggle with so many of the same things, and it’s time we recognize that we are all in this together. If you are looking for more purpose, passion, connection, success, and camaraderie in your life, then you are in the right place.

Welcome to DAD THE MAN

Copyright: © Copyright 2021 Brendan Wall

Latest Episodes:

024 The Good Ol' Days (solo) Jan 31, 2022

Show notes

""I wish there was a way to know when you're in the good ol days before you've actually left them." - Andy Bernard, The Office

In this episode Brendan explains why wherever you are in your life right now, you are in the good ol' days.

Problems yell, blessings whisper

The easiest solution to most problems is to fix your perspective

The things you complain about today are the things you will miss tomorrow

Short and sweet, this episode brings perspective and context to the everyday frustrations of a young parent.

023 NOAH GALLOWAY - an American Hero Jan 25, 2022

Show notes

Sergeant Noah Galloway is a former United States Army infantry soldier who enlisted just hours after watching the the twin towers fall on 9/11. After his humv was hit a roadside bomb in his third deployment, he awoke five days later to find both his left arm and left leg amputated. The following years were shaded by depression which were ultimately overcome in an effort to be a better human being and model for his kids. On the road to recovery of his physical and mental health, Noah began to snowball attention on social media, which led to him completing Tough Mudder races, landing the cover of Men's Health Magazine and starring in many popular TV shows such as Dancing with the Stars, American Grit, Ellen, GMA, True Life, CMT Country Music Awards, The View, and many others. In 2016, Noah became an author with the release of his incredible book titled "Living with No Excuses." He's a motivational speaker and philanthropist, raising money through his No Excuses Charitable Fund, which provides resources to a various charitable organizations, and he is a true American hero. One thing I really appreciate about Noah is his outlook on life. He entire life story is rooted in service to others and even during the times when he's struggled the most, he's never stoped pouring into and caring for other people first. But above it all, he is an incredible man, husband, and father, and it's an honor to share this conversation with a guy I'm now honored to call a friend.

Discussion Points:

Why Noah joined the army
Noah reflects on his childhood
Improving upon our parents performance
One on one time with kids
We don’t yell in our house
Saying sorry to our kids
How we act is who they become
Asking the question “why” to avoid lazy parenting
Mental health, depression, anxiety
We are the model for our kids
Leadership applies to all parents
Rebranding ourselves
Rebuilding after Alabama tornados
Marriage and the hammer story
Noah’s best marriage advice
What Noah is the most proud of
What Noah wants his kids to remember about him
How we can help veterans

Links:

Noahgalloway.com

Instagram: @noahgallowayathlete

Twitter: @noah_galloway

022 JOHN ELDREDGE - Wild at Heart Jan 17, 2022

Show notes

John Eldredge is an author, a counselor, and a teacher. He is the president of Wild at Heart, a ministry devoted to helping people discover the heart of God, recover their own hearts in God's love, and learn to live in God's Kingdom. John grew up in the suburbs of Los Angeles and spent his boyhood summers on his grandfather’s cattle ranch in eastern Oregon. He earned his master’s degree in Counseling from Colorado Christian University and worked as a counselor in private practice before launching Wild at Heart in 2000. In 2001, John authored the book "Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul." I'm not blowing smoke when I say that this book changed my life. In episode 10 of this podcast I explain the life lessons and conversations with God that led me to starting Dad the Man, and this book, Wild at Heart, played a monumental role in helping me find solid ground in my faith and confidence in who God called me to be. It isn't every day that you get to chat with someone who has made a massive impact on your life, and there is no doubt that I was extremely excited for this one. But above it all, John is an incredible man, husband, and father, and it is an honor to share this conversation with him.

Discussion Points

Where Wild at Heart came from
Permission to be a man
What little boys need from their dads
Setting your boys up to win
Calling kids to courage
Why we can't protect our kids from failure
Is this about us or about them?
Do I have what it takes? And why does this matter so much?
Risk
God is always upping the stakes
Life won't work without God
An adventure to live
The different types of adventure
Crossroads between fear and excitement
The sovereignty of God vs the will of man
What John is the most proud of in his life

Links

www.wildatheart.org
IG: @wildatheart

021 JOSH SMITH - Montana Knife Company Jan 10, 2022

Show notes

Josh Smith is one of less than 200 master bladesmiths in the entire world and the founder of Montana Knife Company. From the age of 11, Josh dedicated a large portion of of his time to mastering the craft of knife making. He worked a full time "day job" for many years in an effort to provide a stable income and living to support and very intentionally raise his four kids, before quitting to start the now exploding Montana Knife Company. One thing I really appreciate about Josh is his commitment to his family and his intentionality as a father. A man of old school character, he is always working to do right by others and is the kind of guy that deserves the benefit of the doubt.

Discussion Points

Josh talks about his childhood and upbringing
How Josh got into knife making
Balancing work and family life
Why good parenting is to solution to the current state of our country
Get your house in order first
Why kids crave structure
Importance of parenting children well at a young age
Importance of giving kids responsibility
Kids helping in the business
Josh’s favorite part of being a dad
The responsibility as a parent
We are just writing the foreword and our kids write the book
Kids are more resilient than we give them more credit for
Don’t use work as an excuse as a parent
What Josh wants his kids to remember about him
The Montana Knife Company story

Links

www.montanaknifecompany.com
www.joshsmithknives.com
IG: @montanaknifecompany (business)
IG: @joshsmithknives (personal)

020 How to make New Years Resolutions that last all year Jan 03, 2022

Show notes

In this episode, Brendan talks about new years resolutions, specifically....

What everyone does wrong and why resolutions fail
Give you a framework to create goals that can't fail

Why your new years resolutions don't work

New year doesn't mean anything - lack of ownership
No clear action steps
No accountability
To short of a time frame

Outline to create true process goals that actually lead to success

What
Why
How
Execute
Track

019 Instagram vs Reality (solo) Dec 27, 2021

Show notes

Brendan explores the concept of Instagram versus reality in the context of a husband and father at the holidays.

018 CAL CALLAHAN of The Great Unlearn Dec 20, 2021

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Cal Callahan is a retired trader, host of The Great Unlearn podcast , and runs Unlearn Ventures, which is an investment fund and incubator for forward-thinking projects. The product of a hard charging father, Cal was supplied with the tools necessary to perform well in school and even better professionally as a trader. It wasn't until after facing a life altering experience at the Route 91 mass shooting in Las Vegas in 2017 that Cal began his mission of Unlearning and questioning everything and consciously deciding how he wanted to live the rest of his life. He then left the big city trading lifestyle in Chicago at the age of 41 and moved his family down to Austin, Texas, where they live today. I'll mention this again later when I'm talking with Cal, but the thing I appreciate most about him is the curiosity he brings to the table. He's always down to truly consider the ideas that challenge his beliefs, which I believe is a prerequisite for true growth and a quality we're sorely missing in the world today. Above it all, he's an incredible man, husband, and father, and I am super excited to share this conversation with you guys.

Discussion Points

Cal describes his childhood
Earning his father's love as a child and younger adult
Holding space to handle anything our kids do
How being at the Route 91 mass shooting changed his life
Explaining what Unlearning means
Unlearning in marriage
Where we need to fight the urge to fix things
Dealing with shame as we grow and learn new things
Balancing everything going on in life
Not robbing our kids of living their own experiences
Showing up for our kids in the way that they need us
What Cal wants his legacy to be with his kids

Links

The Great Unlearn Podcast: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/
Instagram: @cal.callahan

017 HEATH EVANS, NFL Super Bowl Champion & Built Ready Founder Dec 13, 2021

Show notes

Heath Evans is former NFL fullback. After a 3 year career at Auburn University, he was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks as the first fullback off the board. He spent several years in New England under head coach Bill Belichick and QB Tom Brady before heading down to New Orleans where he became a Super Bowl champion alongside Head Coach Sean Payton and QB Drew Brees. After his playing days, Heath transition from the field to the booth, where he worked as an analyst with NFL Network until 2017. Heath now spends a large portion of his time growing and pouring into the guys in his Built Ready community. which is a community of men fighting for more, spiritually & physically, by tackling the challenges of mastering manhood through Biblical truth, challenging workouts, and the pursuit of the peace, power, and purpose that God's Word promises His men. You'll hear me mention this throughout the interview but the thing I appreciate the most about Heath is his willingness and ability to seek, hear, and speak the truth. It takes an incredible level of courage and humility to tell the truth's of his past and his vulnerabilities as a man of faith the way that he does, which is something I greatly respect. But above it all, Heath is an incredible man, husband, and father who is ferocious and passionate in his faith. I am so blessed to have had the opportunity to chat with him.

DISCUSSION POINTS

Heath's willingness and ability to seek, hear, and tell the truth with compassion, grace, and strength
Heath talks about his childhood
How God let Heath find out who he was before saving him
Heath tells his story of salvation
Ephesians 2:1-10 - "But God"
Heath reflects on his time playing football at Auburn
Heath talks about a time when he was bitter with God
Will of man vs the sovereignty of God
What is Built Ready?
Heath tells the story of meeting his wife
Best marriage advice
Heath talks about both of his daughters
What Heath wants his daughters to remember about him
What Heath is the most proud of

LINKS

www.builtready.com

@heathevans44

016 COLLIN HENDERSON of Master Your Mindset Dec 06, 2021

Show notes

Collin Henderson is the founder and CEO of Master Your Mindset, an industry leader in the field of mental conditioning. He is a speaker and author of five books dealing with peak performance. Most notably, his recent books Quiet Mind and Quiet Mind for Kids just recently released. They are awesome and I'll drop a link to pick up a copy in the show notes. Collin earned his undergraduate and masters degrees from Washington State University, where he was a starting two-sport athlete, Pac-12 champion, captain, and Academic All-American. After a successful career in the sales world, he started his company Master Your Mindset in 2016 and has worked with some incredible companies like Nike, Zillow, Microsoft, Lululemon, the LA Dodgers, and many many more. One thing I really appreciate about Collin is his commitment to not just increasing the performance of himself and his clients, but I love his ability to utilize that skillset in his roll as a parent and help other parents do the same. Above it all, Collin is an incredible man, husband, and father, and I am so glad we had the opportunity to chat.

Discussion Points

Collin talks about his childhood
Pressure from his father
Champions are born and then unmade
How we speak to our kids becomes their self talk
Praising the right things
Psychological safety
31% of kids wish their parents weren’t at their games
Modeling the behavior you want to see in you kids
Core values and family slogan
Neutral thoughts and reactions with our kids
Remember the power of the mind
The Best Method (Breathe, Envision, Self talk, Thankfulness)

Links

Website: www.thecollinhenderson.com
@collinhenderson on Instagram

015 Thoughts of a Dying Man (solo) Nov 30, 2021

Show notes

Before passing away at the beginning of 2021, Tim Tinsley immortalized his final thoughts in a blog series called Thoughts of a Dying Man. In today's episode, Brendan reads Tim's last entry and unpacks the lessons contained inside, particularly, how the ambition to die a good death can inspire us to live a great life.

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