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May 2, 2025

Episode 42: Can't Give What You Don't Have

In this episode, we tackle the challenge of becoming the fathers our children need, even when we haven't had a strong example ourselves. We explore practical strategies for building virtue, forming new family legacies, and in...

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July 18, 2022

Episode 41: In Memoriam: Jim Tierney

Ashton Ellis pays tribute to our cofounder, Jim Tierney. You can visit Jim's blog at: https://fortitudine-withfortitude.blogspot.com/ To support the Dad Project, visit: http://www.dadproject.net/ Podcast Production Servi...

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Aug. 1, 2021

Episode 40: Raising Daughters, Part 2

In this Episode, Jim Tierney interviews Ginny Boles, oldest daughter of Martin Boles, a frequent contributor to The Dad Project podcast. Podcast Production Services by NCC Audio - https://nccaudio.com

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July 17, 2021

Episode 39: Raising Daughters, Part 1

This episode is the first in a two-part series on raising daughters. Colin Brady gives practical advice regarding how dads can be successful in raising daughters. Podcast Production Services by NCC Audio - https://nccaudio...

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Feb. 9, 2021

Episode 38: True Love

In this episode of The Dad Project, Jim Tierney discusses the meaning of true love and how understanding what true love means can help us be better husbands and dads. Podcast Production Services by NCC Audio - https://nccau...

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Dec. 26, 2020

Episode 37: What I Say to a Friend Who is Considering Divorce

In this episode, Jim Tierney shares the advice he has given friends who are considering divorce and have asked for his help. Disclaimer: Jim Tierney is not a licensed professional, and this episode is not intended to be a su...

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Oct. 31, 2020

Episode 36: Relocating

In this episode, Ashton Ellis discusses a dad's role in making a family relocation successful. Podcast Production Services by NCC Audio - https://nccaudio.com

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Oct. 6, 2020

Episode 35: So Now You're a Homeschooling Dad

In this episode, homeschooling dad Joe Foster gives advice on how dads can support moms who have been thrust into distance learning or who have chosen to begin homeschooling. Podcast Production Services by NCC Audio - https...

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Sept. 26, 2020

Episode 34: Dad Coaching for Your Rebuilding Period

In this episode, leadership coach Kumar Kibble brings us back to the fundamentals of being a good dad. Podcast Production Services by NCC Audio - https://nccaudio.com

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Sept. 15, 2020

Episode 33: Dads, Detachment, and COVID-19

In this episode, Jim Tierney discusses idols that dads should on guard against worshiping and practical ways that we can grow in the virtue of detachment. Podcast Production Services by NCC Audio - https://nccaudio.com

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May 27, 2020

Episode 32: Sincerity

In this episode of The Dad Project, Adam Mering discusses the need for dads to work on the virtue of sincerity both at home and at work. Adam works in the temporary staffing industry. He and his wife have six children. Podc...

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April 17, 2020

Episode 31: Dad in the Time of Coronavirus - A Playbook

In this episode of The Dad Project, Jim Tierney discusses how dads can turn the adversity of being under stay at home orders into good for their families. Jim is co-founder of The Dad Project. He and his wife have 10 childre...

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March 4, 2020

Episode 30: Patience

In this episode of The Dad Project, Rich Meyer discusses why it is critically important that dads model patience in the home. Rich is a Chicago native who currently works as the headmaster of a high school in Orange County, C...

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Feb. 11, 2020

Episode 29: Friendship in the Home

In this episode of The Dad Project, Jim Tierney discusses the need for dads to model good friendships as both husbands and fathers. Jim is co-founder of The Dad Project. He and his wife have 10 children. Podcast Production ...

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Jan. 10, 2020

Episode 28: Adulting 101, Part 2

This episode of The Dad Project is a live recording of the second in a two-part series we're calling Adulting 101. In Part 2, Ashton Ellis covers the topic of "Financial Adulthood" and addresses the challenges a head of hous...

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Dec. 22, 2019

Episode 27: Adulting 101, Part 1

This episode of The Dad Project is a live recording of the first in a two-part series we're calling Adulting 101. In Part 1, Kirby Fike shares a personal testimonial about the process of realizing that he needed to become an...

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Nov. 9, 2019

Episode 26: Patriotism

In this episode, Ashton Ellis discusses the true meaning of patriotism and gives suggestions for how dads can help foster it in children. Podcast Production Services by NCC Audio - https://nccaudio.com

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Oct. 28, 2019

Episode 25: Magnanimity

In this episode, Jim Tierney introduces the virtue of magnanimity and discusses why it is vitally important for dads to exhibit. Podcast Production Services by NCC Audio - https://nccaudio.com

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Oct. 12, 2019

Episode 24: Being an Excellent Lover

In this episode, Ashton Ellis discusses how we can become better dads by loving others better, starting with our wives. Podcast Production Services by NCC Audio - https://nccaudio.com

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Sept. 15, 2019

Episode 23: Forming the Conscience

In this Episode, Jim Tierney gives some practical tips for forming the conscience of children. Podcast Production Services by NCC Audio - https://nccaudio.com

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Aug. 30, 2019

Episode 22: Preparation, Inspiration, and Generosity

In this episode, Ashton Ellis recaps his visit to Western Academy in Houston, TX and shares how the experience illuminated three virtues and ideas that are important for successful dads. Podcast Production Services by NCC A...

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Aug. 19, 2019

Episode 21: Reading

In this episode, Tom Spence discusses some practical tips dads can use to help their children learn to appreciate great literature. Podcast Production Services by NCC Audio - https://nccaudio.com

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Aug. 5, 2019

Episode 20: Teens and Technology

In this episode, Rich Meyer gives dads of teenagers practical suggestions for managing technology in the home. Podcast Production Services by NCC Audio - https://nccaudio.com

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July 23, 2019

Episode 19: Loyalty

In this episode, Jim Tierney discusses ways that dads can help their children understand the true meaning of loyalty. Podcast Production Services by NCC Audio - https://nccaudio.com

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