The Fatherhood Challenge Podcast & Radio Program

Part 1 of this conversation explores how AI can become a wise, intentional, and safe part of a dad’s homeschooling toolkit. We’re looking at how technology can support personalized learning, streamline planning, and open new doors for curiosity, all while keeping kids protected and maintaining the hands‑on connection that makes homeschooling meaningful.We’ll also highlight a powerful online resource designed specifically to help parents teach at home, offering practical materials that make the journey smoother and more accessible. This is a chance to rethink how dads can blend traditional teaching with modern tools in a way that strengthens the homeschool experience. And I’ve brought the perfect dad and teacher to cover all of this. Part 2 of the conversation will be in the next episode.I'm joined by someone who has poured years into creating practical, accessible tools for parents who teach at home. He’s the mind behind FreeWorksheets.com — a resource that has reached millions of families looking for simple, effective ways to support their kids’ learning.What makes his perspective so valuable is the way he blends traditional educational tools with modern technology, especially AI. He understands the concerns dads have about safety, the desire to stay hands‑on, and the challenge of keeping learning both structured and engaging. His work sits right at that intersection, offering real solutions instead of just theories.I’m excited to dig into how his experience, his platform, and his approach can help dads navigate homeschooling with confidence, clarity, and the right tools at their side.You can find Paul's website mentioned in this episode at: https://freeworksheets.com/Want to support The Fatherhood Challenge? Here are two easy ways:Merch: https://thefatherhoodchallenge.dashery.com/Donation: https://www.thefatherhoodchallenge.com/donateIs your internet service provider jerking you around by providing unreliable service, poor customer service and STILL expecting you to pay for it? Fire them! You have options.Visit https://starlink.com?referral=RC-DF-14196101-41439-90 and look at the amazing options Starlink has. Sign up and get a free month of service while it lasts. By signing up you will also help The Fatherhood Challenge accomplish its mission another year.

Technology is woven into almost everything our kids touch today. It shapes how they learn, how they communicate, and how they see the world. And as dads, we’re constantly trying to stay one step ahead — helping them use it with confidence instead of getting swept up in it.But every once in a while, a fresh idea comes along that flips the script. Something that doesn’t just teach kids how to use technology, but teaches them how to approach it with intention, discipline, and faith.Today’s conversation is all about that kind of idea — a tool built from a dad’s desire to help children master technology while grounding their hearts in Scripture. I’m excited to welcome Nick Rogers, the creator of Typed in Faith, to share the story behind how this all began and the impact it’s having on kids and parents alike. He’s a Christian homeschool dad who stepped into the tech space with a mission: help kids master technology while keeping their hearts anchored in God’s Word.Visit the website mentioned in this episode here: http://typedinfaith.com/thefatherhoodchallengeWant to support The Fatherhood Challenge? Here are two easy ways:Merch: https://thefatherhoodchallenge.dashery.com/Donation: https://www.thefatherhoodchallenge.com/donateIs your internet service provider jerking you around by providing unreliable service, poor customer service and STILL expecting you to pay for it? Fire them! You have options.Visit https://starlink.com?referral=RC-DF-14196101-41439-90 and look at the amazing options Starlink has. Sign up and get a free month of service while it lasts. By signing up you will also help The Fatherhood Challenge accomplish its mission another year.

In this episode we’re talking to an entrepreneur who’s spent years building, acquiring, and growing businesses, and who has a deep passion for helping families recognize and nurture entrepreneurial potential in their kids. We’re exploring what it actually looks like to raise entrepreneur‑minded children, how to tell when your child might be wired for that path, and the practical ways you can help them develop the skills, habits, and confidence to begin early.This isn’t about pushing kids into business. It’s about recognizing their unique wiring, guiding them with wisdom, and giving them the tools to build something meaningful with their lives.Jay Bourgana is an entrepreneur, an acquisitions expert, and a builder who’s spent years helping business owners grow, scale, and think differently about opportunity. But what I appreciate most about Jay is the way he connects all of that experience back to family—back to how we can guide our kids toward confidence, creativity, and ownership in their own lives.Jay has worked with countless founders through Acquisitions Collective, and he’s seen firsthand the traits, habits, and mindsets that set entrepreneurs apart. And today, he’s helping us translate that into parenting: how to recognize when your child might be wired for entrepreneurship, how to nurture that spark without forcing it, and how to help them develop the skills to begin exploring that path early.Here is the link to Jay's website mentioned in this episode: ttps://kidsbusinessschool.com/Here are the links to the other resources Jay mentioned in this episode:https://kidsmarkets.com/https://actonacademy.org/?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Paid&utm_campaign=SendChildToSchoolSelectedStates&utm_content=Acton&utm_source=google_ads&utm_medium=_c__g_search_network&utm_campaign=&utm_content=_c__g_search_network&utm_term=___p_find%20an%20acton%20academy&ad_source=google&ad_id=784726693092&campaign_id=23280848612&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23280848612&gbraid=0AAAAAq-mGgHFlixpFxq_NRTEe_R4EmceJ&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8c3VBhCsARIsAA_xJ93lqY9Bge_1dtjgeLru3oCxZTMIyW_pnhQS4BBF_HImeBsDqv4U8gcaAtqnEALw_wcBWant to support The Fatherhood Challenge? Here are two easy ways:Merch: https://thefatherhoodchallenge.dashery.com/Donation: https://www.thefatherhoodchallenge.com/donateIs your internet service provider jerking you around by providing unreliable service, poor customer service and STILL expecting you to pay for it? Fire them! You have options.Visit https://starlink.com?referral=RC-DF-14196101-41439-90 and look at the amazing options Starlink has. Sign up and get a free month of service while it lasts. By signing up you will also help The Fatherhood Challenge accomplish its mission another year.

When we talk about ADHD, most people jump straight to the stereotypes. They picture the kid who can’t sit still, or the adult who’s always losing their keys. But ADHD is so much more layered than that, and honestly, it reaches into places we don’t always expect — like marriage, parenting, and even how we show up as dads.Today, I want to slow things down and really explore those layers with someone who understands them from both the professional side and the personal side. This episode's guest brings both professional insight and a deeply personal story to this conversation. Judith Richardson‑Mahre is here, and if you’ve ever felt confused, overwhelmed, or even discouraged by the challenges ADHD can bring into a marriage or into parenting, you’re going to connect with her right away.Judith has spent years helping families navigate ADHD with compassion and clarity, but what makes her voice so powerful is that she’s lived this journey herself. She understands the strain it can put on communication, the misunderstandings that can build up, and the emotional weight couples carry when they’re trying to love each other well in the middle of all that chaos. And she also understands the heart of a parent who’s trying to raise an ADHD child with patience, strategy, and a whole lot of love.You can learn more about Kaleidoscope Coaching & Counseling and find the resources mentioned in this episode at https://www.kcccares.com/Want to support The Fatherhood Challenge? Here are two easy ways:Merch: https://thefatherhoodchallenge.dashery.com/Donation: https://www.thefatherhoodchallenge.com/donateIs your internet service provider jerking you around by providing unreliable service, poor customer service and STILL expecting you to pay for it? Fire them! You have options.Visit https://starlink.com?referral=RC-DF-14196101-41439-90 and look at the amazing options Starlink has. Sign up and get a free month of service while it lasts. By signing up you will also help The Fatherhood Challenge accomplish its mission another year.

Today’s conversation is such an important one. We’re sitting down with a renowned pediatrician. She’s spent years helping parents understand what’s really happening beneath the surface when teens pull away, and how dads can respond in ways that open doors instead of closing them.If you’ve ever felt that communication gap widening with your teen, this episode is going to give you hope, clarity, and practical tools you can start using right away.Dr. Elizabeth Henry — known as Dr. Liz — is a pediatrician, consultant, and youth‑connection specialist who has spent her career helping parents understand what’s really going on in the hearts and minds of their teens. She’s the founder of Dr. Liz Consulting, a national speaker, and the author of the powerful book SPARK: A Pediatrician’s Guide to Rebuilding Trust, Restoring Connection, and Igniting Youth Potential. Visit Dr. Liz's website at https://www.drlizconsulting.com/ You can also find her social media links there and you can purchase her book here: https://link.amazon/B09sXgK6fWant to support The Fatherhood Challenge? Here are two easy ways:Merch: https://thefatherhoodchallenge.dashery.com/Donation: https://www.thefatherhoodchallenge.com/donateIs your internet service provider jerking you around by providing unreliable service, poor customer service and STILL expecting you to pay for it? Fire them! You have options.Visit https://starlink.com?referral=RC-DF-14196101-41439-90 and look at the amazing options Starlink has. Sign up and get a free month of service while it lasts. By signing up you will also help The Fatherhood Challenge accomplish its mission another year.