5th Generation Texan, Refugees, and More with Joel Vestal - Bear Crawl with Dads - 6

In this episode of Bear Crawl with Dads, I chat with Joel Vestal, husband, father of two, and Founder/Lead Facilitator at Migros Aid, Inc. based in Indianapolis, IN. We discuss following in his dad’s footsteps, the 4 Cs of parenting, letting coaches coach, God image at kindergarten and more!   IN TODAY’S EPISODE WE DISCUSS:    Sober reality with National Fatherhood Initiative statistics 5th generation Texan living in the wilderness of Indiana Sport prodigies Connecting through their sports Parents behaving poorly on the sidelines Unrealistic expectations Entrepreneur at heart Power of Mentorship God image at kindergarten Teddy Roosevelt quote The power of presence Great example of a father Self-awareness and honesty The 4 Cs of parenting Blended family Louie Mueller BBQ Speak truth in love Fathering a daughter Man Maker Project Raising a Modern Day Knight “Your role matches your soul…” Parker Palmer “You’re not going to know how much I love you until you’re a dad….” Loving your child conditionally? You are defined by your Heavenly Father Let the coach’s coach Greatest challenge to dads   RESOURCES MENTIONED:    Follow Joel Vestal on Twitter Follow Joel Vestal on Instagram Follow Joel Vestal on Facebook Check out Migros Aid, Inc.’s website Follow Migros Aid on Instagram Follow Migros Aid on Facebook National Fatherhood Initiative facts President Theodore Roosevelt Quote The Four C’s of Parenting Louie Mueller Barbecue Man Maker Project by Chris Bruno Raising a Modern Day Knight by Robert Lewis Parker Palmer   WHERE WE CAN CONNECT:    Listen on Your Favorite Podcast Platform Follow the Podcast Follow Bear Crawl with Dads on Instagram Follow Bear Crawl with Dads on Twitter Connect with Bear Crawl with Dads on Facebook Check out Bear Crawl with Dad’s website   FOLLOW & REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS   Are you following the podcast? If you are not, I want to encourage you to follow today so you don’t miss any future episodes! I have so many amazing guests and topics lined up; I would hate for you to miss a single one!  Click here to follow on Apple Podcasts.  Could I ask a big favor? If you are loving the show, I would LOVE it if you would leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. I read each and every one!   Wondering how to leave a review? Click here to review, then select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”.  So easy and so appreciated!      OTHER EPISODES YOU’LL ENJOY   01: Dads, Dogs, and Parenting with Lamar Smith 02: Texas Football, Greatest Generation, and More with Geoff King 03: Arkansas, Africa, and Father Memories on the Farm with Todd Brogdon 04: Laughter, Parenting Three Girls, and Our True North with Steve Pulley 05: The Pulpit to Nepal to Being Present with Adam Nevins