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Addiction, Healing, Hope, Family Reconciliation and More with Mickey Peters

Addiction, Healing, Hope, Family Reconciliation and More with Mickey Peters

Episode 31 · · 01:05:48

In episode #31, we are honored to have Mickey, a fellow Houstonian whose story is both intriguing and inspiring. We delve into Mickey's relationship with his father, exploring the ch...

Balancing Fatherhood and Entrepreneurship, the Power of Community, Horizontal vs Vertical, and More with Michael McCormack

Balancing Fatherhood and Entrepreneurship, the Power of Community, Horizontal vs Vertical, and More with Michael McCormack

Episode 30 · · 01:01:08

In episode #30, we visit with Michael, a fellow dad sharing his journey in fatherhood. Michael talks about being a new dad with a daughter and a son, along with his wife of almost 10...

Profound Transformation, Creating Family Culture, and More with Brian Smith

Profound Transformation, Creating Family Culture, and More with Brian Smith

Episode 29 · · 43:37

In episode #29, we visit a with fellow Houstonian and Baylor Bear, Brian Smith. Brian shares his journey of becoming a better father and husband, drawing from the profound transforma...

The Power of Outdoor Experiences, Being Comfortable with Discomfort, Balancing Grace and Discipline, and More with Hank Thompson

The Power of Outdoor Experiences, Being Comfortable with Discomfort, Balancing Grace and Discipline, and More with Hank Thompson

Episode 28 · · 41:32

In episode #28, we had a heartwarming and insightful conversation with Hank, a father of three and a man juggling the responsibilities of managing auxiliary companies and a non-profi...

A Houstonian’s Journey from Michigan to South Africa, Fatherhood Insights, & More with Miah Collins

A Houstonian’s Journey from Michigan to South Africa, Fatherhood Insights, & More with Miah Collins

Episode 27 · · 01:01:41

In episode #27, we visit with Miah who shares his unique upbringing, starting in Michigan and moving to Durban, South Africa, at the age of five. Through Miah’s story, we learn that ...

The Power of Fatherhood and Vulnerability, The Importance of Being Present and More with Franklin Swann

The Power of Fatherhood and Vulnerability, The Importance of Being Present and More with Franklin Swann

Episode 26 · · 01:05:49

Franklin Swann NotesEpisode Summary: The Power of Fatherhood and VulnerabilityIn this heartfelt episode of "Bear Crawl with Dads," we had the pleasure of speaking with Franklin, a de...

Houseparent, Raised In The Virgin Islands, Power Of Mentors & More with Joaull Bazil

Houseparent, Raised In The Virgin Islands, Power Of Mentors & More with Joaull Bazil

Episode 25 · · 01:30:32

For Episode #25 of Bear Crawl with Dads, we visit with Joaull Bazil. Joaull is a husband, father, videographer, and photographer who grew up in the Virgin Islands. Joaull is a housep...

The Pride Of Portsmouth, All Things Point To Some Good, Men Needing Community & More with Jim Miller

The Pride Of Portsmouth, All Things Point To Some Good, Men Needing Community & More with Jim Miller

Episode 24 · · 01:41:15

For Episode #24 of Bear Crawl with Dads, we visit with Jim Miller, entrepreneur, husband, and father who grew up on the banks of the Ohio River. Jim shares about his growing up in Po...

Being A Principal, Team Jones, Truck Talks, Modeling Behavior & More with Dr. Christopher Jones

Being A Principal, Team Jones, Truck Talks, Modeling Behavior & More with Dr. Christopher Jones

Episode 23 · · 01:28:55

For Episode #23 of Bear Crawl with Dads, we visit with Dr. Christopher Jones, principal at a regional high school in Massachusetts, husband, father to two boys, and author. Dr. Jones...

Being An Educational Agitator, Tribute To His Mom, The Power of Role Models & More with Mike Yates

Being An Educational Agitator, Tribute To His Mom, The Power of Role Models & More with Mike Yates

Episode 22 · · 01:22:34

For Episode #22 of Bear Crawl with Dads, we visit with Mike Yates, an agitator in education, hails from Houston, Texas, and is a husband and father to four children ranging from ages...

Legacy of Cars, Be True To Yourself, Family Courts Bias Against Fathers Perception, & More with David Turner

Legacy of Cars, Be True To Yourself, Family Courts Bias Against Fathers Perception, & More with David Turner

Episode 21 · · 01:16:59

Bear Crawl with Dads is a show that encourages dads from all walks of life, from young to empty nesters. Episode 21 features David Turner, owner operator of a trucking business 'Turn...

Growing Up Poor, Lessons Of Service, Empowering Men & More With Jethro Jones

Growing Up Poor, Lessons Of Service, Empowering Men & More With Jethro Jones

Episode 20 · · 01:00:26

Episode 20 of the Bear Crawl with Dads podcast features Jethro Jones, former school principal, who now does consulting full-time and has his own podcast network, Be Podcast Network. ...

Great Depression, Nurturing Community, Krispy Kreme, & More with Dr. Colin Harris - Bear Crawl with Dads - 19

Great Depression, Nurturing Community, Krispy Kreme, & More with Dr. Colin Harris - Bear Crawl with Dads - 19

Episode 19 · · 55:48

Episode 19 of the Bear Crawl with Dads podcast features Dr. Colin Harris, retired professor from Mercer University, husband, father, grandfather, who hails from the great state of Ge...

Threats to Modern Day Fatherhood, Building Mentorship Networks, & More with Matt Barnes - Bear Crawl with Dads - 18

Threats to Modern Day Fatherhood, Building Mentorship Networks, & More with Matt Barnes - Bear Crawl with Dads - 18

Episode 18 · · 01:17:47

In this episode, Matt Barnes, husband, father of 3, joins Bear Crawls with Dads to discuss parental influence in education, building mentorship networks, threats to modern day father...

Super Human Father, Lucky Charms, Annihilating the Day & More with Kyle Carnohan - Bear Crawl With Dads - 17

Super Human Father, Lucky Charms, Annihilating the Day & More with Kyle Carnohan - Bear Crawl With Dads - 17

Episode 17 · · 01:18:10

Bear Crawl with Dads is joined by Kyle, husband, father of 5, who shares his advice for men and fathers. Kyle is a busy man and explains his lifestyle as "annihilating the day,” whi...

How Anorexia Took Him to Hell & More with Kevin Olmsted - Bear Crawl with Dads - 16

How Anorexia Took Him to Hell & More with Kevin Olmsted - Bear Crawl with Dads - 16

Episode 16 · · 57:00

In this special episode of "Bear Crawl with Dads" we visit with Kevin Olmsted, author of the new book "Scared Dad Feeding". We talk guilty music pleasures, to his story of fighting ...

Men's Mental Health, Space to Talk, & More with Daniel Huvard - Bear Crawl with Dads - 15

Men's Mental Health, Space to Talk, & More with Daniel Huvard - Bear Crawl with Dads - 15

Episode 15 · · 01:04:15

Ross, interviews Daniel, who is a licensed clinical social worker currently working at the MD Anderson Cancer Center, and has his own private practice. Daniel talks about his experi...

Hurricane Maria, Confronting Dad & More with Gama - Bear Crawl with Dads - 14

Hurricane Maria, Confronting Dad & More with Gama - Bear Crawl with Dads - 14

Episode 14 · · 01:30:39

Ross, host of Bear Crawl With Dads, interviews guest Gama about his experiences being a dad. They talk about their own parenting paths, experiences, responsibilities and blessings ...

1st Generation, Adoption Lineage, Chill Out & More with Paul Strobl - Bear Crawl with Dads - 13

1st Generation, Adoption Lineage, Chill Out & More with Paul Strobl - Bear Crawl with Dads - 13

Episode 13 · · 58:47

In this 13th episode of Bear Crawl with Dads, we visit with Paul Strobl! Paul is a husband, father, a life and executive coach since 2008, who visits us from the Rhodope Mountains of...

Raising Independent Girls, a Message to His Dad & More with Josh Bailey - Bear Crawl with Dads - 12

Raising Independent Girls, a Message to His Dad & More with Josh Bailey - Bear Crawl with Dads - 12

Episode 12 · · 01:24:41

In this 12th episode of Bear Crawl with Dads, we visit with Josh Bailey! Josh is a husband, father of two girls, works for a major national bank by day, and blogger/podcaster by nigh...

Painful Past to Reconciliation to Showing Up and more with Ahmad - Bear Crawl with Dads - 11

Painful Past to Reconciliation to Showing Up and more with Ahmad - Bear Crawl with Dads - 11

Episode 11 · · 01:15:35

In this episode of Bear Crawl with Dads, we visit with Ahmad Washington! Ahmad is a husband, father of two, and Lead Advisor to the President at the Methodist Children’s Home in Wa...

Phubbing,  “To Much of a Good Thing” & More with Dr. Jim Roberts - Bear Crawl with Dads - 10

Phubbing, “To Much of a Good Thing” & More with Dr. Jim Roberts - Bear Crawl with Dads - 10

Episode 10 · · 41:21

In this episode of Bear Crawl with Dads, we visit with Dr. Jim Roberts, husband, father of two, Professor of Marketing and the Ben H. Williams Professor of Marketing at Baylor Univer...

From Addiction to Finding Purpose & More with Coach Hicks - Bear Crawl with Dads - 9

From Addiction to Finding Purpose & More with Coach Hicks - Bear Crawl with Dads - 9

Episode 9 · · 01:25:36

In this special episode of Bear Crawl with Dads, we visit with Coach Hicks, father of five, and Founder/Executive Director of My Brother’s Keeper of Greater Richmond in Richmond, VA....

Wrestling with Faith, Thoughts on this Generation, & More with My Dad - Bear Crawl with Dads - 8

Wrestling with Faith, Thoughts on this Generation, & More with My Dad - Bear Crawl with Dads - 8

Episode 8 · · 55:29

In this special episode of Bear Crawl with Dads, I chat with my Dad! My Dad is husband to my mom of over 57 years, father of three, and former CEO of the Chamber of Commerce in Trini...

Loss of a Mother, Legacy of Laughter, & the Power of Being Present with David Hamilton - Bear Crawl with Dads - 7

Loss of a Mother, Legacy of Laughter, & the Power of Being Present with David Hamilton - Bear Crawl with Dads - 7

Episode 7 · · 49:16

In this episode of Bear Crawl with Dads, I chat with David Hamilton, husband, father of four, and Vice President of Titan Equipment based in Denver, CO. We discuss the loss of his mo...

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

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

Episode 6 · · 41:59

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 follo...

Laughter, Parenting Three Girls, & Our True North with Steve Pulley - Bear Crawl with Dads - 5

Laughter, Parenting Three Girls, & Our True North with Steve Pulley - Bear Crawl with Dads - 5

Episode 5 · · 36:04

In this episode of Bear Crawl with Dads, I chat with Steve Pulley, husband, father of three young ladies, and Senior Associate Pastor of Pastoral Care at Milestone Church in Keller, ...

The Pulpit to Nepal to Being Present with Adam Nevins - Bear Crawl with Dads - 4

The Pulpit to Nepal to Being Present with Adam Nevins - Bear Crawl with Dads - 4

Episode 4 · · 57:37

In this episode of Bear Crawl with Dads, I chat with Adam Nevins, husband, father of three, and Executive Director at ServLife International, Inc. based in Indianapolis, IN. We discu...

Arkansas, Africa, & Father Memories on the Farm with Todd Brogdon - Bear Crawl with Dads - 3

Arkansas, Africa, & Father Memories on the Farm with Todd Brogdon - Bear Crawl with Dads - 3

Episode 3 · · 50:08

In this episode of Bear Crawl with Dads, I chat with Todd Brogdon, husband, father of two, and Chief Operating Office of Wingmead Inc., in North Little Rock, AR. We discuss his growi...

Texas Football, Greatest Generation & More with Geoff King - Bear Crawl with Dads - 2

Texas Football, Greatest Generation & More with Geoff King - Bear Crawl with Dads - 2

Episode 2 · · 37:40

In this episode of Bear Crawl with Dads, I chat with Geoff King, husband, father of three, and a in risk management for a Houston-based real estate development builder and property m...