The Secure Family Podcast

Today on the show I welcome Jerry Gowen the Executive Director of Operation Underground Railroad. Jerry will share with us the mission of OUR, signs of a trafficked person and what we can all do to help. For more: www.thesecuredad.com/podcast For more on OUR: www.ourrescue.org

Happy New Year! As we look at 2020 I share 20 things we need to do this year to live safer, happier lives. For more: www.thesecuredad.com/podcast Home Security: The Secure Dad's Guide is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2JUV3Z6

The holiday season poses it's own set of unique security risks. Learn how to secure your home this Christmas. Plus Tom Eston of the Shared Security Podcast and Kelly Sayer of The Diamond Arrow Group share holiday security tips. For more: www.thesecuredad.com/podcast Home Security: The Secure Dad's Guide is available at Amazon. https://amzn.to/2JUV3Z6

Coach Tony Blauer talks with us today about what it means to Know Fear. Plus hear how you can better protect yourself and your family. For more: www.thesecuredad.com/podcast

Did you know a predator can profile your children based on the stickers you put on your car? Find out the risks for window decals in this episode. Plus I share what I did wrong with a scammer. For more: www.thesecuredad.com/podcast

How do we prevent school shootings and violence? The answer is to know the signs of a potential attacker. To better protect our children, we must all know the warning signs. For more: www.thesecuredad.com/podcast

We can create our own crime. There are things we do unintentionally that will make us an easy target for a thief. Learn what they are and how to defend yourself and your family. For more: www.thesecuredad.com

Smart home devices are fun, but there are some security risks. Discover ways to make your home smarter and safer. For more: www.thesecuredad.com/podcast

Ami Toben of Protection Circle talks with us about effective ways we can secure our house of worship. Don't ask what will it cost to protect your church, ask what will it cost if you don't. For more: www.thesecuredad.com/podcast

I feel that families are most vulnerable in public when they are loading their kids into the car. In this episode we discuss parking lot safety for adults and families alike. Learn what you can do today to make your family safer in this "no man's land." Feedback: www.thesecuredad.com/survey

There are a lot of myths that surround student-led attacks at schools. When we understand what's real and what's not, then we can act to make our kids safer at school. Learn what you really need to know. Feedback: www.thesecuredad.com/survey

Today we're talking about everyday carry in a whole new way, your Mental EDC. Learn three basic skills we need to have to thrive and survive. EDC is more than what you keep in your pockets, it's what you know how to do. Don't forget: www.thesecuredad.com/survey

Is your family ready for the next unexpected emergency? It could be a family financial crisis, a wildfire or someone trying to rob you. On the show today, Morgan of Rogue Preparedness shares with us how we can be ready for the unexpected. For more visit: www.thesecuredad.com For more on Morgan visit: www.roguepreparedness.com

What makes a crime? We discuss the most troublesome of all shapes, the crime triangle. By understanding crime better than we can use it to make ourselves safer. For more visit: www.thesecuredad.com

This is the 50th podcast episode and the third anniversary of founding The Secure Dad. In this special edition of the podcast, I answer the question, "What is one thing you wished every family in America knew?" For more: www.thesecuredad.com/podcast

Working out can present its own unique set of security challenges. In this episode of The Secure Dad Podcast, we discuss what you can do to secure your workout at the gym and while running in public. For more: www.thesecuredad.com/podcast

Cybersecurity is apart of our daily lives. To help us better understand that I welcome Tom Eston of The Shared Security Podcast to the show. We discuss social engineering, VPNs, passwords and red teaming. For more visit: www.theseuredad.com For more on Tom Eston and The Shared Security Podcast go to www.sharedsecurity.net

"Security is always seen as too much until the day it's not enough." - William H. Webster. Being secure can be inconvenient but it is necessary to make ourselves and our families safe. We go over why it's worth the effort. For more visit: www.thesecuredad.com Our Dad Hack today comes from Chad Zueck of A New Kind of Man. For more: www.beanewman.com

Make sure your kids are safe as they head back to school this year. We talk about the hidden dangers in first day of school signs, surveying school security and future changes to school safety. For more visit: www.thesecuredad.com/podcast Also in today's show, Michael of The Man Under Construction shares a great dad hack. Look for his podcast where you're listening to this one.

It turns out there are things we can do to help prevent mass shootings in America. From the media to your neighbors we all have a role to play in making our communities safer for all of us. For more: www.thesecuredad.com/podcast

Kelly Sayre of The Diamond Arrow Group is my guest on today's show. We talk about situational awareness, family safety and parenting. For more visit: www.thesecuredad.com To learn more about The Diamond Arrow Group, visit: www.thediamondarrowgroup.com.

Many people overlook fire safety, but as we discuss in this episode of The Secure Dad Podcast, it can be the difference in life and death. From how to use a fire extinguisher to mapping out a fire escape plan, we cover what you need to know. For more: www.thesecuredad.com

We have our personal carry EDC now we're taking it up a notch today with discussing what to carry in your EDC Bag. We'll go over essentials and I'll share what's in my bag as well. For more visit: www.thesecuredad.com/podcast Also, thanks to Andy The Southern Dad for sharing a Dad Hack with us today. For more on him go to www.positivitystartswithus.com/

Are you prepared for an active shooter event at your workplace? In this episode of The Secure Dad Podcast, we discuss what you need to know to increase your chances of survival well before a shot is ever fired. For more: www.thesecuredad.com

Today on The Secure Dad Podcast we'll answer the most asked question I hear, "What is the best firearm for home defense?" We'll discuss what you need to know. For more visit: www.thesecuredad.com/podcast

In this episode of The Secure Dad Podcast, we discuss how we can make our kids safer in public with a basic understanding of situational awareness. We can do this without alarming our kids and playing fun games. For more: www.thesecuredad.com/podcast Our dad hack today comes from Aaron from Dad in the Trenches. For more from Aaron visit: www.dadinthetrenches.com

Today's show is focused on fatherhood. That means we're talking leadership, protecting those that we love and equipping them for success. My guest on the show is Patrick Antonucci of Dad Hackers. For more from The Secure Dad visit: www.thesecuredad.com/podcast For more on Patrick and Dad Hackers, visit: www.dadhackers.us

Your credit card has been stolen or hacked! What on earth do you do now? In this episode of The Secure Dad Podcast, we discuss what we need to do to stop the threat and restore our account. For more: www.thesecuredad.com/podcast.

Being polite is not always the safest thing. It can get you hurt or killed. In today's podcast, Andy discusses why it's okay not to be polite sometimes. For more: www.thesecuredad.com/podcast

On today's show, we talk with Trooper Bob about driving safely this summer. We'll cover emergencies, road rage and safe driving tips. For more visit: www.thesecuredad.com/podcast

If you're staying in a hotel this summer then you'll want to hear this episode. We'll go over hotel selection, locks and what to look for during your stay. For more visit: www.thesecuredad.com/podcast

In episode 33 of The Secure Dad Podcast, we are gearing up for summer vacation! Learn what you need to do to make sure your family and home are safe. If a vacation is not what you're looking for I'll show you a company that can help you fake it. For more: www.thesecuredad.com/podcast

Have you ever wondered what someone was thinking when they committed a crime? In this episode of The Secure Dad Podcast, we spend a day as a thief. We'll see what he's thinking, what he wants and his motivation to do what he does. Plus Alec Lace of the First Class Fatherhood podcast shares a dad hack with us. For more visit www.thesecuredad.com/podcast

On episode 31 of The Secure Dad Podcast, I talk with Chris Pendas of Staying Safe Self Defense about the mental and physical aspects of personal safety and self-defense. Plus Chris shares a story about evading a potential attacker that we can all learn from. For more visit: www.thesecuredad.com/podcast

In episode 30 of The Secure Dad Podcast, we talk about all things everyday carry. If you take your EDC seriously, this show is for you. Also, there's a new dad hack for us. For more: www.thesecuredad.com/podcast

In episode 29 of The Secure Dad Podcast, we discuss the great Mike Tyson Quote, "Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth." How does this apply to self-defense as well as our lives? For more: www.thesecuredad.com/podcast

In episode 28 of The Secure Dad Podcast, we'll go over home surveillance cameras dos and don'ts. Plus we'll look at three popular do-it-yourself cameras and see how they stack up. For more visit: www.thesecuredad.com/podcast

In an eye-opening episode 27, we learn about screen safety for our families. I learned a lot from my conversation with Dr. Tracy Bennett of Get Kids Internet Safe. Don't miss this one. For more: www.thesecuredad.com/podcast

In episode 26 of The Secure Dad Podcast, we discuss the reality of 911. Spoiler alert: it's not magic. Plus a new dad hack to help your kids learn their phone number. For more: www.thesecuredad.com/podcast

In episode 25 of The Secure Dad Podcast, we take an updated look at stranger danger. What we learned as kids may not be best for our kids today. For more: www.thesecuredad.com/podcast

In episode 24 of The Secure Dad Podcast, we talk about the importance of family network security. I'll explain why this is important and how you can digitally protect your family even if you're not tech savvy. For more: www.thesecuredad.com/podcast

In episode 23 of The Secure Dad Podcast, I sit down and talk with Craig Risoli owner of the High Speed Daddy. Together we discuss the importance of being a protector and a provider for our families. For more: www.thesecuredad.com/podcast

In this episode of The Secure Dad Podcast, we discuss how embracing the adversarial mindset can be used to make your family safer at home. Learn to see what a bad guy sees. Plus, a new dad hack. For more: www.thesecuredad.com/podcast

In episode 21 of The Secure Dad Podcast, we discuss your "security" system. What does that mean for us and what can we do to better protect our families. Plus you may be trading in your guard dog for a guard drone. For more: www.thesecuredad.com/podcast

In episode 19 of The Secure Dad Podcast, we discuss smartphone security for our digital and physical lives. Plus a dad hack that will keep your phone safe from its greatest nemesis, a toddler. Plus more! For more www.thesecuredad.com/podcast

In episode 19 of The Secure Dad Podcast, we'll be discussing the important topic of family preparedness. To help us understand more, Ryan Buford will share ways we can be ready for what life throws at us. For more: www.thesecuredad.com/podcast

In episode 18 of The Secure Dad Podcast, Andy discusses how important it is to secure your garage door. This overlooked area can lead to trouble if you don't make it part of your layered home defense strategy. For more: www.thesecuredad.com/podcast

Living in denial is not only unhealthy, it can be unsafe too! In this episode of The Secure Dad Podcast, Andy goes over two ways denial can be dangerous. Plus what can be learned from the 'Blue Bucket Bandit' and a brand new dad hack. For more: www.thesecuredad.com/podcast

In episode 16 of The Secure Dad Podcast, Andy discusses what human trafficking is, what it means and how close it home it is for all of us. To see the resources mentioned in this episode, go to: www.thesecuredad.com/podcast

Happy New Year! In episode 15 of The Secure Dad Podcast Andy goes over some simple things we all need to do to be safer in 2019. Plus, learn a few things to keep you safer in your car. For more visit: www.thesecuredad.com/podcast.