The Dad Whisperer Podcast

Dads often tell me that the process of figuring out what their daughters really need from them can be overwhelming. In seeking to answer that question, here are 20 THINGS YOUR DAUGHTER REALLY LONGS FOR...because it will make a world of difference in her life as you, Dad, meet her at the point of her deepest longings. #thedadwhisperer

One of my favorite conversations to have with dads is when they tell me how emotional and deeply meaningful it is for them to walk their daughters down the aisle. Today I’ve asked my friend, Tobie Hatfield to share from his heart and give us an insider’s view into what this recent event was like for him!

Most men tell me they like to BUILD—-whether it was with Lego’s as a kid or even now as adults when building shelves in their garage or a back deck, all with a hammer in hand. For others it’s been what they’ve done with their portfolio. Today on #thedadwhisperer I’m linking a dad’s love for BUILDING with ways he can do that with his daughter’s self esteem!

Dad, if you have a tween daughter, you’re going to LOVE hearing from a dad who is in the same boat as you! Join us today as return guest Marc Alan Schelske sheds light on how to find middle ground with your middle schooler. #thedadwhisperer

Sometimes we as daughters wish that we could tell you, our dads, what a challenge it often is for us not only to KNOW our true selves, but then to STAND STRONG in being who we really are. So Dad, if you want to start the year STRONG, then listen today and learn ways to support your daughter in finding her true self while shedding her false self!

My Christmas present for you is a power tool that will work every time you use it. Tune in today to #thedadwhisperer and learn a SIX-WORD PHRASE that is guaranteed to give you full access to your daughter’s heart!

Merry Christmas Dads! And if you prefer audio over written material, I’ve got a gift for you today because today’s show is an adjunct to last Friday’s blog, “Put It in Writing.” I’ll be giving you a last-minute Christmas present idea for your daughter and telling you why these cards I’m holding in this picture from my dad are some of my most prized possessions!

We invite you to join us again today for Part 2 of our conversation as pastor and author, Marc Alan Schelske shares more of his difficult yet worthwhile journey to uncover the mystery of his emotions. Dads, I have no doubt that you’ll be inspired to hear from this courageous man as he invites us to hear his heartfelt, honest story. (PS...as always, women are invited to the conversation too!)

Dad, have you ever wondered how your connection (or lack of connection) to your emotions impacts your fathering? If so, you’ll want to hear pastor and author Marc Alan Schelske share ‬some of his true backstory, one that impacted him as a dad with his daughter, yet one he’d never trade because of all he learned in the process. Listen as Marc helps us understand more about our emotional wiring while teaching us that “our emotions always tell the truth...just not always the truth you think.”

I want you as dads to know how important you are and how we as daughters thrive when you believe in us. With this being Thanksgiving Week I’m sharing “10 Reasons I’m Thankful for Fathers.” Join me today if you could use some encouragement!

Before Tom Mueller and I sat down for our interview, I had planned on calling it, “Raising Four Little Warriors for God.” But the more I heard his heartbreaking (and redemptive) story, I decided to use a more fitting title: “Being the Father You Never Had.” And this weekend Tom’s fourth daughter, Louisa Estelle, came into the world (congrats Tom & Sarah!), which makes this dad’s story even more powerful!

You’re invited today to hear POWERFUL, PRACTICAL, and PROFOUND fathering insights from my friend, Major Jackson Drumgoole (Chief of Force Management at the Pentagon) who was awarded Father of the Year in 2013. Today he opens up about ways he leads and loves his three daughters while being mindful that as a dad he’s a THERMOSTAT, not a THERMOMETER!

With this being Halloween Week, it seems fitting, Dads, to talk about how to better understand your MYSTERIOUS daughters. Join me today to learn FIVE ways to decode the mystery of your girls...truths that come directly from seeing how Jesus related to one particularly emotional woman in his life!

Matthew West is not only a four-time Grammy-nominated musician, but he is a down-to-earth dad to two daughters who are 8 and 11. Listen today to hear how he actively pursues their hearts while juggling a busy travel schedule, just like a lot of other dads.

If you're a dad with a teenage daughter and could use some pointers on how to navigate conflict when you push each other's buttons, you're going to LOVE hearing from 14-year-old Olivia Mills today on The Dad Whisperer. She opens up about how she and her dad fight well...and succeed in staying allied!

If you are a Mom who has ever felt caught between your daughter and her dad, you will LOVE hearing from my BFF Connie Patty today on The Dad Whisperer. Not only does she share a few secrets she has learned along the way, but she gives input from her husband, Dave Patty (President of Josiah Venture) as he weighs in on this topic from his vantage point!

Dads, do you ever wonder if you are all that important in the lives of your kids, especially if mom is covering a lot of the parenting bases? Today I'm giving you 10 reasons that dads really matter, with the title, “The Sturdier the Foundation, The Stronger the House.” I trust you’ll be encouraged, men, as I share why your daughter and son desperately need YOU!

On this day after Fathers Day, the celebration continues as my friend Brooke Perry shares 25 things her dad taught her that have stayed with her 25 years without him. If any dad ever doubts that the little things he does will have a big and lasting impact, join us today to hear Brooke's story and you'll be convinced!

In celebration of Father's Day week, today on The Dad Whisperer you will hear from two recent Abba Project graduates--Dan Forney and Greg Theim--as they share about what it's been like this year to "kick it up a notch" in pursuit of their daughter's hearts!

My friend Maddie Pringle is 16 years old and she recently told me that her dad is one of her best friends (how awesome is that?!) 😄 If you want to hear how she and her dad are thriving during her teenage years--with dad Steve opening up about how he wins her heart ♥️--listen in today on The Dad Whisperer.

We've all heard the old adage that says: sticks and stones may break our bones but words will never hurt us. How crazy is that?! Join me today as I teach you FIVE WAYS to build up--not tear down--your daughter.

Pediatrician, author, and fathering expert Dr. Meg Meeker joins me to talk about her newest book that launches TODAY titled, “Hero: Being the Strong Father Your Children Need.” She brings a wealth of wisdom to this topic and I guarantee that it will be worth your time to listen to this amazing national influencer as she shares insights gained from years of investing in dads.

When a daughter transitions into adulthood, it requires a different skill set for a dad to connect with her. Listen today as my good friend Joe Battaglia shares stories of reaching his daughter’s heart through the years which have set a foundation for their solid relationship today.