The Connecting Dad Podcast

The Connecting Dad Podcast is hosted by Roger Patterson, author of A Minute of Vision for Men. Roger shares stories, various quotes and interviews so that you will be challenged to grow and always have something of significance to share with your kids.

Episode 20: Brent Gallagher Talks Health & Fitness

My trainer, Brent Gallagher, with Avenu Fitness & Lifestyle talks rest, exercise and how to connect with your kids while pursuing health.

10-30
28:02

Episode 19: Pursuing Health: Living Today in Light of Tomorrow

John Maxwell says that today, I’m either preparing or repairing. If I’m repairing, I’m playing catch up. If I’m preparing, I’m proactively living my best life for that which matters most. Today we talk about the importance of prioritizing our health so that we can be all we need for our kids.

10-29
07:34

Episode 18: You Can’t Get Healthy in a Crisis!

Today on the Connecting Dad Podcast I’m going to talk to you, not just as a dad, but as a leader, overseeing various parts of your life. Our topic: Health! You can’t get healthy in an open-ended crisis. But you can start to take action today on what the crisis has exposed.

10-26
07:16

Episode 17: Lance Berkman joins the Connecting Dad Podcast to talk about being a "Girl Dad"

Former MLB star and World Series Champion, Lance Berkman joins Roger on the Connecting Dad Podcast to talk about his 4 daughters and how he seeks to connect and communicate with them.  

10-23
16:18

Episode 16: How to Share...

Curious about how to proactively teach and speak into your kids lives? Harness that smart phone for good!

10-22
05:37

Episode 14: I’m here to help you win!

This week, we look at becoming and teaching. Today’s episode, talks about the importance of a dad knowing his role as a teacher and using life’s challenging moments to teach well.

10-20
07:09

Episode 15: What you’ve been given, has been given to you for another.

On today’s episode, we are talking about being a conduit of receiving and giving. Here, I stress the importance of positioning yourself to take in because of the task of giving out. Keep becoming and teaching!

10-20
06:36

Episode 13: What’s your reputation...with your kids?

During this Corona Virus Season, I talk about the need to create a good reputation with your kids.

04-03
10:10

Episode 12: New Rhythms of Work &Relaxation amidst the Corona Virus; Connecting Dad Challenge Reveal

In this episode, I’m going to talk about the absolute flip in my weekly schedule and how I’ve had to find a new rhythm during this time of Stay Home and Work Safe. I’m also excited to launch the Connecting Dad Challenge Today. You can engage the challenge at www.connectingdad.com.

03-30
09:42

Episode 11: Hard Work

The #CoronaVirus is giving us ample opportunity to connect and communicate with our kids. Here’s a value that I’m trying to live out while doing a lot of work from home.

03-18
05:18

Episode 10: A Strategy to Laugh During Covid-19

Dad, we help set the tone in our homes. During this extended period of isolation I want to encourage you to deploy a simple strategy for laughter. Today’s episode is short, sweet and to the point.

03-17
06:20

Episode 9: What Connecting Dads Do During the Corona Virus

It’s time to get off the couch, turn off the 24 hour news cycle and connect with your kids. In today’s episode, host, Roger Patterson talks about how you can use this new time of the Corona Virus as an opportunity to connect at a deeper level.

03-16
06:24

Episode 8: Leading your Family in the Midst of Crisis

Today, we shift gears because the Corona Virus is causing significant changes to our daily routines. As a result, our children are prone to fear, and connecting dads have a chance to connect and communicate peace.

03-13
09:28

Episode 7: Quality 3 of Connecting Dads

Our wives are letting us know what they admire about how we connect and communicate with our kids. Today, we look at the 3rd of five predominant virtues...humility.

03-11
11:56

Quality 2: Unconditional Love

When surveyed, guys, your wives said that you showing unconditional love and acceptance was a game-changer. Well, In thus episode, we unpack that quality.

03-10
10:16

5 Qualities that Connecting Dads Communicate Consistently: Part 1

I asked our wives to weigh in today about the qualities that they see being consistently communicated and why they are fans! So, guys, tune into what your wife’s are saying. In this episode, I list the 5 and then unpack the first one...Vision.

03-09
27:31

Episode 4: Money, Money, Money...The Truth About Money

The 2nd issue that can bring great trouble in men’s lives is the way we view money.

03-06
14:10

Episode 3: Intoxicating Love...the Do’s and Don’ts.

I’m dropping in on this podcast and it may get a little uncomfortable. But someone’s got to talk about the devastation of adultery and when it’s okay to be intoxicated. Guys, buckle in! Ladies, if you are listening, I’m going to challenge you too!

03-05
16:56

Episode 2: What you have to do every day to be a connecting dad...

More than anything else, your self-leadership will set the tone of how well you connect and communicate with your kids.

03-04
08:45

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