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Larry Smith receives a prestigious award. Jason and Larry reflect on the podcast's effect on their own parenting. And a some big events coming up for Fathers and Families Center! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael now has a sense of purpose and feels like a "new version of myself". What a pleasure to hear this young man's story of simply "showing up and being willing to learn". Michael talks about the "Strong Fathers" program at Fathers & Families Center of Indianapolis.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Baseball, softball, basketball, hockey, lacrosse, football, rugby, cross country, pickleball, volleyball, track & field, soccer, field hockey, flag football, cheer, e-sports! Rec sports and travel sports are a huge part of many families lives. Scott Spillman, Exec Direector of Mudsock Youth Athletics, joins Larry and Jason to discuss how parents can navigate the challenges of our kids playing sports. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What does Fathers and Families Center do? Who do they help and how? Jason and Larry listen to Kaleb Davis tell the story of his fatherhood jurney as an alumnus of the Strong Fathers Program at FFC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Part 2 of 2. Matt Landry is a dad, husband, baseball fan and pastor in Indianapolis. Matt is raising money for Gleaner's Food Bank by playing catch all over Central Indiana. He's also working to be a great dad of young boys in a challenging world.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jason and Larry sit down with Matt Landry, a dad, husband, baseball fan and pastor. Matt is raising money for Gleaner's Food Bank by playing catch all over Central Indiana. He's also working to be a great dad of young boys in a challenging world. Part 1 of 2 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Life is hard and parenting even harder. How can us dads raise our kids in a time where social justice is such a critical issue? Pastor Annettra Jones joins Larry and Jason in a frank discussion about faith, trauma and reclaiming the time. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How can we grow as fathers? What do our kids wish we knew about them? Donna Marino, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, shares some simple yet profound insights with Larry and Jason, to kick off 2025. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When it comes to The Birds and The Bees, it's kinda tricky. How do you have "The Talk" with your son or daughter? Edreece Redmond joins Larry and Jason to share insights and thoughts on making it less awkward. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do we pass on our own beliefs to our kids in a healthy and effective way? How can we instruct them while also making sure their belief is truly their own? Jason and Larry talk with Joe Garrison, a father of two and former youth minister, about making it genuine. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Being a young grandparent is awesome! You are young enough to keep up with the little ones. But there are also challenges when you become a grandfather at an early age. Larry talks about his experience of becoming "Big G" as a young man.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The tragedy of suicide has become all too real for many of our friends and families. Leslie Caliz is a mental health advocate and suicide prevention activist in Central Indiana. We talk about "stopping the stigma" in our communities, and how to foster a better conversation with our kids about the risk and prevention of suicide. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What’s it like to raise a young man of color in today’s environment? What do law enforcement personnel wish that young people knew about police? Jason & Larry speak candidly with IMPD Deputy Chief Kendale Adams in this insightful and refreshing discussion. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There are currently 24,000 Hoosiers between the ages of 14 and 26 in foster care. Foster Success is an organization that supports the needs of teens and young adults who are transitioning out of foster care, by providing resources for educational success, financial empowerment and self-sufficiency. Jason and Larry hear some wonderful success stories from Dr. Maggie Stevens, President and CEO of Foster Success, along with practical ways that anyone can support their mission. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are all familiar with the pressures of modern life. For our children and teens, and for ourselves as parents. From depression to anxiety to social pressures to ADHD. This is the second of two episodes with our guest, Craig Spinner, longtime school counselor and educator in Central Indiana. Mr. Spinner holds a Master of Science in Counselor Education/School Counselor and Guidance Services. He talks with Larry and Jason about the biggest causes for anxiety. Does technology play a role? And what is the one thing that we should all know about our own kids? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.