The Ryan Fields-Spack (Dad) Show

How do you become a better dad when you did not have the example you needed? Roger Rolim shares his 5 C's of Fatherhood and how faith, forgiveness, and connection shaped his journey.In this honest conversation, Roger reflects on finding belonging in a church youth group, letting go of painful experiences, and choosing to be there for his children. We explore why managing behavior is different from building a relationship—and why being physically present does not always mean being connected.Roger's 5 C's of Fatherhood:• Create a healthy physical, emotional, and spiritual environment.• Cultivate your child's gifts and support their growth.• Clarify boundaries, values, and direction.• Connect through listening, empathy, and participation.• Coach with guidance, encouragement, and celebration.We also discuss keeping faith when God feels silent, learning when to say yes, and the advice Roger would want his sons to remember. Stay for the closing prayer.be for more honest conversations about fatherhood, faith, and personal growth. If this conversation encourages you, share it with a dad who could use it.Get more from Roger: https://link.amazon/B00hlVf2PContent note: This episode includes discussion of suicidal thoughts and emotional distress.#Fatherhood #ParentingAdvice #FaithAndFatherhood

Trying harder to control your kids can leave you feeling more frustrated and less connected. What can you do instead?In this conversation, life coach and mom of four Emily joins Ray to explore a different approach to parenting: managing your own reactions, listening with curiosity, and building influence through connection.Follow Emily: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-teens-for-lds-moms-improve-your-relationship/id1770846530https://www.emilyrickscoaching.com/Emily shares an honest story about parenting her teenage son, the struggle to control his choices, and what shifted when she began focusing on her own thoughts and emotions. Together, they discuss practical ways dads can support their children, their partners, and themselves.In this episode, we explore:• The difference between parental influence and control• How to love your children as they are while maintaining boundaries• What “holding space” means—and how to practice it• Listening without immediately fixing, dismissing, or judging• Staying grounded during difficult conversations• Helping teenagers navigate friendships, mistakes, and growing independence• Supporting your child’s confidence when others are unkind• How faith, community, and coaching can support your parenting journey You don’t have to have every answer. Sometimes, a stronger relationship begins with a calmer response and a better question.CHAPTERS00:00 The parenting control trap00:38 Introducing the conversation01:15 Meet Emily03:49 Letting go of control05:23 A personal story about parenting a teenager09:30 Choosing unconditional love—with boundaries12:06 How to hold space for your family16:20 Pause, breathe, and manage your reactions18:10 Preparing for the middle school years22:16 Helping teens build inner confidence25:20 Faith and parenting29:20 Making time for coaching32:12 What to look for in a coach33:18 Connecting with Emily34:25 One piece of advice for your children Chapter times follow the supplied SRT; adjust if the final video edit changes.What’s harder for you as a parent: letting go of control, staying calm, or listening without jumping in to fix things? Share your experience in the comments.Subscribe for more honest conversations about fatherhood, parenting, relationships, and personal growth.#Parenting #Fatherhood #ParentingTeens #ParentingPodcast #ParentChildConnection #MindfulParenting #ActiveListening #EmotionalRegulation

I tried three Poncho shirts to see if they could make upgrading my dad wardrobe easier. This Poncho shirts review covers unboxing, first impressions, and a try-on of three long-sleeve western styles.I'm about 6'0" and 160 lbs, and I chose Medium Slim. I share how the shirts fit on me, how the heavier denim compares with the lighter performance shirts, and what I noticed about softness, stretch, pearl snaps, and rolled sleeves.Get your Poncho Shirts right here: https://www.ponchooutdoors.comDisclosure: Poncho sent me these three shirts for free. This video was not a paid sponsorship.If you're a dad who hates clothes shopping but wants to feel more put together, this one's for you. These are my initial impressions and try-on observations; I haven't completed a long-term wear or wash test.CHAPTERS00:00 Why I'm upgrading my dad wardrobe00:32 How I got these shirts00:53 Unboxing three Poncho shirts01:50 Lightweight fabric, snaps & sleeve details02:50 The navy shirt: first look03:41 The Ventura: heavier western denim04:43 Denim try-on & Medium Slim sizing05:26 Navy shirt try-on06:03 Light grey shirt try-on06:34 Final thoughts: style & confidence for dadsThe three styles featured: The Ventura, The Pacifico, and The San Saba.Which would you wear: sage denim, navy, or light grey? Let me know in the comments.Subscribe for more practical conversations about becoming better men, fathers, and husbands.#PonchoShirts #PonchoOutdoors #DadStyle

Being a dad can feel like everything rests on your shoulders: your home, your family’s safety, your work, your sleep, and your children’s future.In this video, I walk through five quiet pressures many fathers carry and share how Psalm 127 is helping me approach them with faith, practical action, and a willingness to stop carrying everything alone.I’ve felt the pressure of checking the locks, bringing work stress home, losing patience when I’m exhausted, and wondering whether I’m guiding my kids the right way. I’m still learning how to handle those responsibilities while trusting God with what I can’t control.We’ll talk about creating a more peaceful home, preparing without living on constant alert, finding purpose in work, making room for rest, and giving our children both boundaries and room to grow.CHAPTERS00:00 The quiet load dads carry00:42 Your home: building a peaceful foundation01:49 Security: when protecting everyone feels like your job alone03:24 Work: carrying the pressure to provide04:36 Sleep: your family needs a rested dad05:39 Family: guiding your kids without controlling every step07:11 Psalm 127: where these five lessons come from08:37 What connects all five pressures09:14 One practical step to take this week10:00 The inspiration behind this message

Doctors kept saying it was just anxiety or depression. They put her on 72-hour holds and sent her to behavioral health.It wasn’t. It was frontotemporal dementia (FTD).This video is for every son and only child who is watching their parent loop on the same fears — the power is being shut off, people are breaking into the house, the taxes aren’t paid, they have no health insurance — while the system keeps calling it a mental health problem.I walked this road with my mom starting in May 2024. I’m sharing exactly what happened, the signs I missed, the hard emotional truth, and the five things you need to do right now if this sounds familiar.You are not alone.Chapters00:00 – If your parent keeps looping on the same fears01:16 – Why I’m making this for sons and only children02:05 – The first signs02:45 – The confusing cascade (behavioral health holds)04:09 – The turning point: memory care finally named it05:42 – Life in memory care08:13 – The hard truth (talking to my pastor)09:50 – What you need to do right now (5 practical steps)13:33 – Closing: You are not aloneHelpful resourceAssociation for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD) Helpline: 866-507-7222If this is your story, drop a comment and tell me where you are in it. Or email me — link in the about section. We will walk through the next steps together.#FrontotemporalDementia #FTD #Caregiver #Sons #DementiaAwareness