Episodes
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FTSOF 07 | Brandon Baker on Prison Visits, Family Dinners, and Breaking the Cycle for HIs Family
thatsmydadproject.comBrandon Baker’s story is about breaking the cycle of fatherlessness and overcoming adversity.Growing up with a father who struggled with drug addiction and incarceration, Brandon had to navigate the absence of a positive male role model.His father’s presence in his life was...
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FTSOF 06 | Jerry McClain - Drill Sargeant Army Ranger Gets Real About Fatherhood Mistakes
FTSOF 06 | Jerry McClain - Drill Sargeant Army Ranger Gets Real About Fatherhood Mistakes✅ Didn’t hear dad say I love you until military (grown man)✅ Army Ranger Hall of Fame✅ Wishing dad was dead✅ The time he pulled a shotgun on his dad✅ A powerful story of reconciliationHost: Scott HiltonGuest:...
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FTSOF 05 | Mastaki Smith on Turning Down the NFL to Be Dad, Navigating Opportunities Without His Dad, & The Tough Parts of Fatherhood
✅ Turned down the NFL to Work a Corporate Job ✅ Navigating college opportunities without his dad ✅ Learning how to do a ponytail ✅ What is a healthy family structure? ✅ The tough parts of fatherhood Host: Scott Hilton Guest: Mastaki Smith thatsmydadproject.com
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FTSOF 04 | Derick Williams on Fatherhood Insights from the Prison System, Fathering through Divorce, & It's Not Too Late to Reconcile
FTSOF 04 ✅ Why Derick Williams works in the prison system ✅ 80% of inmates were raised fatherless ✅ It’s almost never too late to reconcile ✅ Writing letters to your kids ✅ Fathering through Divorce Host: Scott Hilton Guest: Derick Williams thatsmydadproject.com
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FTSOF 03 | Ward Williams on Being embarrassed by His Dad, the Whataburger and Coke He Still Remembers, and How He’s Now Teaching Hundreds of Men to Be Great Dad
FTSOF 03 | Ward Williams on Being embarrassed by His Dad, the Whataburger and Coke He Still Remembers, and How He’s Now Teaching Hundreds of Men to Be Great Dad ✅ Sitting outside as a kid waiting on dad to show up ✅ Being embarrassed by dad’s smell ✅ The Whataburger and drink he still remembers ✅...
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FTSOF 02 | Allen Weston on his dad being killed in Vietnam, joining the Sheriff’s department to make a difference, 3 generations in jail at one time, & the difference between $7.25/hour and $12/hour
FTSOF 02 FTSOF 02 | Allen Weston on his dad being killed in Vietnam, joining the Sheriff’s department to make a difference, 3 generations in jail at one time, & the difference between $7.25/hour and $12/hour ✅ Grandfather, father, his son… all in jail at one time. ✅ WHY it’s worth being a good…
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FTSOF 01 | Caleb Waid on overcoming his dad abandoning him, trying to get enough tackles to get dad to show up, bumping into his dad 20 years later, and the words that made reconciliation possible
IN THIS EPISODE: ✅ Dad walking out on him in 3rd grade ✅ Being a star athlete wasn’t enough to get dad to show up at his games ✅ The last Hail Mary to win dad over ✅ Bumping into dad at the airport 20 years later…. ✅ The conversation with his dad that changed everything Caleb Waid’s earliest…
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S02, E07 | Cancer, Champions, & the Trophy Room w/ Eddie Courtney, one of the nation's most prolific high school coaches | What he did for 1,000+ players, his players’ response to his cancer diagnosis
S02, E07 with Coach Eddie Courtney, one of the nation's most prolific high school coaches. IN THIS EPISODE: What He’s Done for over 1,000 players, His Players’ Response to his Cancer Diagnosis, Missing his Dad’s passing because he was helping a player, Winning a game in 8 OT’s, Having to break…
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Hot Take: Winning Games is Hollow | S02, E06 w/ Coach Vance Roberson
S02, E06. IN THIS EPISODE: dealing with the loss of a player; why he quit Saturday practices; the time his dad caught him shoplifting; learning to be dad and coach; overcoming feeling like a failure as a coach; the power of reconnecting with former players; what coaching is really all about Vance...
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43 Years Later... Coach Still Cares | S02, E05 w/ Coach Jerry Pullen
S2, E05. "43 Years Later... Coach Still Cares." Dealing with the loss of a player; the time he cancelled practice to take his players swimming; refusing to smile in team pics; his dad’s response to him going 1-3; the right way to correct a player; the problem with all these sports lessons in the...
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Winning More Than The Scoreboard" | S02, E04 w/ Coach Sam Graham
S02, E04. Winning multiple national championships; Telling his dad he wanted to get into coaching; ow a coach knows if he’s really winning; How coaches can mentor kids in the weight room; Facing a tough diagnosis head on; Inviting players into his home to show them what family looks like; A…
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Dad Saved the Day | S2, E03 w/ Coach Barry Ryan
IN THIS EPISODE: The time he goofed up on a date and his dad saved the day; Winning a state championship, Letting his players see how he raises his own kids; The time he got ejected from the game; The issue with parents coaching from the stands; A powerful tribute to his dad; Coaching boys from...
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The 100 Yard Walk | S2, E01 w/ Coach Drew Noles
S2, E01. Wanting the stadium named after him, a Senior Night tradition they’ll never forget, how the transfer portal is wreaking havoc on fatherhood, the punishment for profanity on his teams, his dad didn’t miss a game for 38 years. Drew Noles got an early start in coaching; he was only 17 years...
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Nothing But a Winner | S2, E02 w/ Coach Brett Yancey
Being his dad's ball boy on Friday nights, Learning X's and O's from his dad as a 3 year old, The time his fumble cost his team the game, Having to step away from coaching, He wanted to give up, but his wife had a message for him, His resolve to be a great dad, even amidst his battle, An…
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Season Finale - The True Reward | ep. 50/50 w/ Scott Hilton
Our 50-minute Season Finale. For ep. 50/50, it was only fitting to sit down with Scott Hilton and reflect back on 50 episodes. Scott opens up with a glimpse into what’s to come in the next few months, then the episode begins. It turned into a powerful, emotional episode as Scott’s 2 kids and wife...
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Wish I’d Told Him I Love Him | ep. 49/50 w/ Jeff Wall
In this episode: ✔️ the one thing that makes you not a good dad ✔️ losing dad at 16 ✔️ it took Jeff 3 hours to be able to walk to the casket ✔️ Honda opportunity or his son’s games ✔️ what he’d tell his dad today
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Phil Neikro, Runaway Child, & A Miracle | ep. 48/50 w/ Eddie Nichols
Eddie has invested into many fatherless children. He is the founder of Breakaway Student Ministries, which hosts summer camps for kids, and the Dream Center in Gadsden, Alabama, which is serving kids all over the community. In this episode: ✔️ a heart for the fatherless ✔️ greatest memory with…
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The Devastating Impact | ep. 47/50 w/ Todd Carnes
Todd endured a tough childhood. Addiction. Violence. Trauma. But, it wasn’t the end of his story. In this episode: ✔️ the devastating impacts of addiction ✔️ becoming like dad ✔️ the loyal friend who wouldn’t give up ✔️ journey to forgiving dad ✔️ finding a letter after dad died
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"No Better Feeling" | ep. 46/50 w/ Jacob Graul
Jacob is 29 years old. His birth father left him. But, somebody stepped in, changed the course of his life, and became his dad. In this episode: ✔️ never meeting his dad ✔️ getting expelled from school ✔️ disappointing everyone around him ✔️ a conversation with dad that changed his life ✔️ saying...
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"My Dad Killed 7 People" | ep. 45/50 w/ Vista McDuffie
Vista’s dad killed 7 people, his mom and stepdad were on drugs, he had to steal hot pockets to eat as a kid, but ends up turning it all around and is now a faithful husband and father. You gotta hear this one. In this episode: ✔️ stepdad was a raging drug addict ✔️ stepdad and mom left us at home...
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"Here's A Guy Who Did It" | ep. 44/50 w/ Kenneth Malone
Kenny is a guy who did it. He flipped the script. In this episode: ✔️ being raised by an abusive stepdad ✔️ meeting his half brother for the first time in 8th grade ✔️ being a good dad when you didn’t have one ✔️ dealing with the pain of growing up without a dadd ✔️ being able to forgive
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Giving My Kids What I Didn't Have | ep. 43/50 w/ Ty Dillon
The obstacles Ty had to overcome were huge, but he did it. His story is one you need to hear. In this episode: ✔️ being raised in a single parent home ✔️ having no relationship with his dad ✔️ how he figured out how to be a good man and dad ✔️ 18 of his friends died nearby ✔️ how God used a…
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"The Epitome Of Fatherhood" | ep. 42/50 w/ Rene Zeringue
This one is a MUST SEE. Rene & his wife have 3 biological kids and have adopted 2 others. He’s coached & taught many kids and is now a Pastor. His insight on the topic of fatherhood is something we all need to hear. In this episode: ✔️ having parents who fostered children ✔️ having a dad that did...
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"My Stepdad Did a 180" | ep. 41/50 w/ Jamie Strange
Jamie has worked with Jacksonville State University’s football team, and now works as an Area Director with FCA. In this episode: ✔️ his parents divorced when he was 6 ✔️ a massive lesson learned when his kid wouldn’t eat supper ✔️ the impact that loving your wife has on your kids ✔️ how FCA has...
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Hall Of Fame Dad | ep. 40/50 w/ Jim Hicks
Jim is 80 years old. What his kids say about him at the end will inspire each of you to be a GREAT dad. In this episode: ✔️ how he earned the respect of his kids ✔️ an emotional regret that Jim learned from ✔️ 57 years of marriage ✔️ an emotional tribute to his dad who has passed away
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An Impossible Choice | ep. 37/50 w/ Blake Hamby
Over the years, Blake has been intentional about investing into people’s lives, even if it meant his own inconvenience. His commitment to his family is inspiring in every way! In this epiosde, Blake shares: ✔️ an impossible choice he and his wife faced ✔️ something he still remembers 30 years…
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The Closest to a Daddy That I Ever Had (part 2) | ep. 39/50 w/ Dusty Wright and Coach Farmer
Part 1 was incredible. In Part 2, Dusty and Coach tell some of their stories together and talk about how their friendship has continued after high school football. In this episode: ✔️ 21 years of going out to eat every Friday ✔️ when Coach would shave Dusty’s face for him ✔️ Dusty’s journey to...
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a Coach, a Fatherless Boy, and a State Championship (part 1) | ep. 38/50 w/ Dusty Wright and Coach Farmer
This is one of the most inspiring stories we’ve heard. Dusty has cerebral palsy and was raised fatherless. As a teenager, he was given an opportunity that changed the course of his life. In this episode: ✔️ The coach that gave Dusty a chance ✔️ An opportunity that changed Dusty’s life ✔️ Refusing...
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Dad/Daughter Dates | ep. 36/50 w/ Willie Sayles
Willie is a successful, well-respected man in the community. Today, he works with USDA and owns and operates a catering business on the side. In this epiosde, Willie gets vulnerable and shares: ✔️ feeling slighted as a preacher’s kid ✔️ learning to understand why dad was the way he was ✔️...
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Throwing Ball W/ Dad | ep. 35/50 w/ Brian Mintz
Brian was a successful QB in high school and with JSU, and then spent 30+ years coaching football and investing in young men. Today, he is with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes - investing into coaches and players and impacting MANY. In this epiosde, Brian shares: ✔️ the times with his dad…
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Generational Blessing | ep. 34/50 w/ Mike Davis
Mike is an inspiration to many people. In this episode, Mike shares: ✔️ why he does it ✔️ the bus that changed his life ✔️ a land mine that nearly killed his dad ✔️ blessing to the 3rd and 4th generation
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Dad Finds His Son After 18 Years | ep. 33/50 w/ Tyler Hewitt
Tyler had an incredibly difficult upbringing. In this episode, he dives into the details. It’ll inspire you. In this epiosde, Tyler shares: ✔️ 12 oz. of liquid per day ✔️ enjoying jail better than home ✔️ the power of opportunity ✔️ his turning point while holding his daughter ✔️ how he’s turned…
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Abandoned at Age 7 | ep. 32/50 w/ James Spann
James Spann is way more than a Meteorologist. In this episode, he pulls the veil back on his raw, difficult upbringing after his dad abandoned him - and how he flipped the script to become who he is today. In this epiosde, James shares: ✔️ His dad abandoning him at age 7 ✔️ Never knowing if his…
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The Power of Mentoring | ep. 31/50 w/ Ric Callahan
Dad, are you wanting to use your life to make a difference? In this episode, you’ll hear from a guy who has 2 daughters, but has been a father figure to thousands more. In this epiosde, Ric shares: ✔️ Having a dad who spent time with him ✔️ The time he forged Babe Ruth’s autograph as a kid ✔️...
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Drugs & a Frying Pan | ep. 30/50 w/ Elijah Clark
No child should EVER have to endure this. In this epiosde: ✔️ Living in 20 different homes ✔️ Being beat with a frying pan as a 7 year old ✔️ Earning his keep at 13 years old ✔️ being raised in a drug-filled, alcoholic, abusive home ✔️ the family that changed his life
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Your Dad Did What?!! | ep. 29/50 w/ Kenneth Bruce
Kenneth Bruce is the Senior Pastor at Westwood Baptist Church in Alabaster, Alabama, and is reaching thousands of people on a weekly basis through his ministry. In this episode, Kenneth steps back and speaks about his life growing up, and the generational impact his dad has had on him. ✔️ the…
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12 Months In Jail | ep. 28/50 w/ James Anderson
In this episode, James shares about: ✔️ a fight with his mom when he was young ✔️ staring at 55 consecutive years in prison ✔️ divorce’s impact ✔️ a tribute from his kids
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Consistency | ep. 27/50 w/ Todd Walker
Todd is a Pastor in Gadsden, Alabama and in the episode, he shares about: ✔️ his dad’s impact on him at the age of 6 ✔️ the importance of stability in the home as a child ✔️ his parent’s marriage certificate ✔️ quit relying on the church ✔️ a heartfelt message from his kids and wife
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I Wouldn't Change It | ep. 26/50 w/ James Kelly
James walks us through his journey of neglect & abuse all the way to where he is today. ✔️ being raised by an abusive adult twice ✔️ his journey to adoption ✔️ why he wouldn’t go back and change it ✔️ walking through sudden tragedy ✔️ a tribute to his parents
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Never Call Me Again | ep. 25/50 w/ Anonymous Guest
We can’t say who he is. Because of the magnitude of his story and the issues he was raised in, we’ve had to conceal his identity. It’s a story you need to hear. In this episode, our guest shares: ✔️ growing up in a horrific situation ✔️ being okay with going to hell ✔️ trying to trust again ✔️...
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Never Would've Guessed | ep. 24/50 w/ Tony Reddick
Most of you know Mr. Reddick - he is the superintendent of the Gadsden City Schools in Gadsden, AL and is highly respected in this community and region. But, you never wouldn’t been able to guess his story. In this episode, Mr. Reddick shares: ✔️ his dad abandoning him ✔️ an opportunity to get an...
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To Pluto and Back | ep. 23/50 w/ Dustin Freeman
Dustin is the Director of Eagle Rock’s Independent Living Program in Gadsden, AL and has a huge heart to make a difference in the lives of at-risk boys. He’s invested many years into this cause. In this episode, Dustin shares: - the time dad sold his jeep because he missed a payment - the power…
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Raised by an Abusive Father | ep. 22/50 w/ Mike McClellan
Mike is a renown chiropractor in Northeast Alabama and does so much for the community. But, Mike has a story you’d never expect. He was adopted & was raised in an abusive home. In this episode, Mike shares: ✔️ being raised in an alcoholic home ✔️ the time his dad threatened to assault him with a...
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A Father's Heart | ep. 21/50 w/ Cris Mahy
Many of you know Cris, but you may not know the details of his story. An encounter with God in Ukraine changed the course of his life forever. and for generations to comeIn this episode, shares: ✔️his dad's impact on him ✔️ the detailed, emotional story of adopting Karina ✔️ Praying for a…
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The Secret To Raising Respectable Kids | ep. 20/50 w/ James Pullen
James has a story all about generational impact. This whole fatherhood thing is bigger than people think. It’s massive. It makes all the difference. In this episode, James shares: ✔️ 2 of his 5 kids made 36 on their ACT ✔️ an urgent message to men ✔️ what it takes to be a great dad ✔️ The...
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Autistic Son's Impact on College Coach | ep. 19/50 w/ Brick Haley
A native of Gadsden, AL, Brick spent 3 years coaching in the NFL with the Chicago Bears and has been a Division-1 Football coach for over 20 years - He’s currently with the Minnesota Golden Gophers. But more than all of that, Brick has a powerful and inspiring story. Here’s some of the topics…
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The Time my Dad Showed up at the Frat House | ep. 17/50 w/ Mark Price
Mark is the Campus Pastor at Church Of The Highlands in Gadsden, AL. In this episode, Mark shares about: ✔️Keeping your word despite your circumstance ✔️How parents may need their kids as much as kids need their parents ✔️The divorce can affect a kid’s future ✔️The joys of being a Girl Dad
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Carried Guilt For Dad's Death | ep. 18/50 w/ Charlie Parker
Charlie is currently the Principal at Litchfield Middle School in Gadsden, AL and has a story you won’t believe. In this powerful episode, he shares about: ✔️ losing his biological dad at age 5 ✔️ losing his step dad (who raised him) at age 12 ✔️ how he blamed himself for years ✔️ his journey of...
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Dad Died When I Was 6 | ep. 16/50 w/ Jerome Thomas
Jerome has quite the story. In this episode, Jerome shares about: ✔️ the trauma from losing dad at such a young age ✔️ vivid memories from before dad died ✔️ becoming a dad when you were raised largely without one ✔️The impact of mentorship ✔️ A difficult season with his marriage ✔️God bringing...
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The Day Dad Became Hero | ep. 15/50 w/ Gary Keylon
Gary is the Missions, Evangelism, and Outreach Pastor at Redemption to the Nations in Chattanooga, TN . In this episode, Gary shares about: ✔️ The day his dad became his hero ✔️ The importance of having a father in the house ✔️ How to make time for kids when traveling ✔️ Being present when you’re...