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Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin

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Welcome to Dadville! Join musicians and sometimes-comedians Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin in the journey of life, love and the pursuit of dad-ding on the Dadville Podcast. Get your fill of dad jokes, laughs, and heartfelt conversations while these guests talk about parenting while leaving you with new lessons for your own kids.  Stick around for visits from Momville as each share their unique insight into this crazy world of parenting. Pull up a lawn chair and join every Tuesday.
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Episodes

Dadville presents It's Hard Being An Idiot: Mike Goodwin

Welcome to It's Hard Being An Idiot! A Spin-off series of Dadville. Join musician and comedian Dave Barnes in the pursuit of laughter on the It's Hard Being An Idiot Podcast. Get your fill of jokes, laughs, and genuine conversations while Dave and his guests talk about the journey of comedy. Thanks to our sponsors! Grip6 utilizes the utmost quality in its variety of products and guarantees a lifetime warranty on all of them, including belts, wallets, socks, and so much more. Visit grip6.com toda...

Nov 17, 20211 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 57

Ed Cash: A Dad’s Guide to Starting a Family Band

We open up the gates to Dadville this week to the guy we owe (or blame?) for getting Dave into music business. Ed Cash is an award-winning, artist, producer, and songwriter who has countless achievements. In this episode we not only hear the best proposal story ever, but learn what it takes to have a family band, how Ed came back from a few years away from music, and finally some of the best stories about young Dave Barnes you will ever hear. Thanks to our sponsors! Methodical Coffee - Visit met...

Nov 16, 20211 hr 23 minSeason 1Ep. 56

David Thomas Pt. 3: Why Are You Doing That With Your Face?

Guess who’s back? This week David Thomas, Director of Family Counseling, Boys' Counselor & Group Leader for Daystar Counseling, returns to finalize his timeshare in Dadville. For this third visit we open up the floodgates and let ya’ll ask the questions—and boy were they great! We discuss getting your teenager to open up more, why you should be an unpredictable parent, encouraging better eating habits, and so much more. Thanks to our sponsors! Visit grip6.com today to shop socks, wallets, an...

Nov 09, 20211 hr 25 minSeason 1Ep. 55

Dadville presents It's Hard Being An Idiot: Dustin Nickerson

Welcome to It's Hard Being An Idiot! A Spin-off series of Dadville. Join musician and comedian Dave Barnes in the pursuit of laughter on the It's Hard Being An Idiot Podcast. Get your fill of jokes, laughs, and genuine conversations while Dave and his guests talk about the journey of comedy. Thanks to our sponsors! Grip6 utilizes the utmost quality in its variety of products and guarantees a lifetime warranty on all of them, including belts, wallets, socks, and so much more. Visit grip6.com toda...

Nov 03, 20211 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 54

Scott Harrison: The Prize Doesn’t Go to the Cynic

This week in Dadville we have the founder of Charity:Water, Scott Harrison. His story reads like a Mad Lib of incredible situations. Listen in as Scott tells how he went from a life as a nightclub promoter in NYC to volunteering as a photojournalist in Africa—which inspired him to realize his life’s work of supplying the world with clean water. Thanks to our sponsors! Head to athleticgreens.com/dadville for a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 travel packs with your first purchase. Visit talk...

Nov 02, 20211 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 53

Dadville presents It's Hard Being An Idiot: Anjelah Johnson-Reyes

Welcome to It's Hard Being An Idiot! A Spin-off series of Dadville. Join musician and comedian Dave Barnes in the pursuit of laughter on the It's Hard Being An Idiot Podcast. Get your fill of jokes, laughs, and genuine conversations while Dave and his guests talk about the journey of comedy. Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use the code DADVILLE to get 10% off your first order: https://byheart.com/* Check out Factor 75 and use our code dadville50 for 50% off: https://www.factor75.comPrivacy ...

Oct 27, 20211 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 52

Jeff Bethke: That’s Not Even My Real Name

Both of us are jealous of this week’s guest on Dadville. It’s not because he’s a New York Times Bestselling Author or the fact that he’s full of sage advice. You see, Jeff lives in Hawaii. We’re hoping the next time we have Jeff back we can record on location. In this episode, we dive deep into his latest book, Take Your Family Back, talk about why the nuclear family is a myth, and the need to ask grandparents more questions. Thanks to our sponsors! Policy Genius - When it comes to insurance, it...

Oct 26, 20211 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 51

David Thomas: Is This Gonna Get Weird?

This week we have yet another return guest and this time we go heavy on questions from our listeners. Dave Thomas is the Director of Family Counseling, Boys' Counselor & Group Leader for Daystar Counseling in Nashville. Dave and Jon ask David about how much truth you should give your kids, dealing with childhood anxiety, sibling fights, and so much more. Thanks to our sponsors! Methodical Coffee - Visit methodicalcoffee.com and use code "dadville" at check out for 10% off your first order. O...

Oct 19, 20211 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 50

John Mark Comer - Your Heart is Like Jack Sparrow's Compass

We have our first repeat offender on Dadville! John Mark Comer is an author, founding pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland, all-around cool dude, and recently made a trip to Nashville to get the full, in-person Dadville experience. His latest book, Live No Lies, is packed with deep thoughts and heartfelt ideas. In this episode we chat about the new book (of course), his life as the dad of teenage boys, and much more. Thanks to our sponsors! ButcherBox - Start your subscription now and get fre...

Oct 12, 20211 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 49

An Honest Conversation - Reggie Dabbs and John Driver

On this episode of Dadville, Dave and Jon interview Reggie Dabbs and John Driver about their book, Not So Black and White, An Invitation to Honest Conversations. The four engage in a respectful and challenging chat about racism in America, and touch on good ways to have conversations with your children regarding racism. Thanks to our sponsors! Policy Genius - When it comes to insurance, it's nice to get it right. Begin comparing quotes at PolicyGenius.com. Ultimate Ears - For a limited time, get...

Sep 28, 20211 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 48

Smoke Breaks with the Teachers - Back to School

On this special back to school episode of Dadville, Dave and Jon share stories from their school days, and paint a picture of how their formative years got them to where they are today. Thanks to our sponsors! Methodical Coffee - Visit methodicalcoffee.com and use code "dadville" at check out for 10% off your first order. Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use the code DADVILLE to get 10% off your first order: https://byheart.com/* Check out Factor 75 and use our code dadville50 for 50% off: h...

Sep 21, 202157 minSeason 1Ep. 47

We Need Two Really Good Years - Jeremy Camp

On this episode of Dadville, Dave and Jon are joined by Christian singer/songwriter Jeremy Camp. Jeremy and the guys chat about his illustrious recording career, his other forays into film and literature, and share some playful anecdotes about fatherhood. Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use the code DADVILLE to get 10% off your first order: https://byheart.com/* Check out Factor 75 and use our code dadville50 for 50% off: https://www.factor75.comPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/...

Sep 14, 20211 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 46

I'm Always in a Situation Where I Don't Know Enough - Chad Karger

On this episode of Dadville, Dave and Jon bring on Porter's Call Counselor, Chad Karger. He's the founder and adviser of BetterDay's.org, a service to pastors and their families. The guys chat about Chad's path to becoming a counselor, and what it's like to adapt to a situation without all of the knowledge needed to find a solution. Thank you to our sponsors! Talkspace - Match with a licensed therapist when you go to talkspace.com and get $100 off your first month with the promo code DADVILLE. B...

Sep 07, 20211 hr 24 minSeason 1Ep. 45

We're Rapping About Ketchup vs. Mustard - Mirthell Onyx

On this episode of Dadville, Dave and Jon are joined by Ordained Minister and Family Therapist, Mirthell Onyx. Mirthell aka Onyx Dad, talks to the guys about balancing family life and the process of creating a financial empire. Thanks to our sponsors! Policy Genius - When it comes to insurance, it's nice to get it right. Begin comparing quotes at PolicyGenius.com. Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use the code DADVILLE to get 10% off your first order: https://byheart.com/* Check out Factor 75...

Aug 31, 202159 minSeason 1Ep. 44

I Think These Doors Should Be Even More Huge - Mike Donehey from Tenth Avenue North

On this episode of Dadville, Dave and Jon are joined by Tenth Avenue North frontman Mike Donehey. The dads talk about shifting perspectives as you grow in life, and making time to follow your passions, and making time for your family in those pursuits. Thank you to our sponsors! CUTS Clothing - Join the celebration and get 15% off sitewide by going to cutsclothing.com/dadville Ultimate Ears - For a limited time, get 15% off your pair of Ultimate Ears FITS True Wireless Earbuds at ue.com/fits. Ju...

Aug 24, 20211 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 43

What Does a Broken Dream Look Like - Andrew Ripp

On this episode of Dadville, Dave and Jon are joined by Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter, Andrew Ripp. The guys chat about recognizing and harnessing the power of music and have a thoughtful chat about shifting perspectives and priorities in life. If you'd like to participate in our survey, you can do so here. Thanks to our sponsors! Methodical Coffee - Visit methodicalcoffee.com and use code "dadville" at check out for 10% off your first order. Solo Stove - No one needs a reason to gather 'ro...

Aug 17, 20211 hr 34 minSeason 1Ep. 42

Now That's What I Call Dadville: Volume 2

On this episode of Dadville, Dave and Jon clipped together some of their favorite podcast moments featuring Matthew McConaughey, Al Andrews, and Ben Rector. If you'd like to participate in our survey, you can do so here. Thanks to our sponsors! ButcherBox - Start your subscription now and get free bacon for life! Butcherbox.com/dadville Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use the code DADVILLE to get 10% off your first order: https://byheart.com/* Check out Factor 75 and use our code dadville50...

Aug 10, 20211 hr 27 minSeason 1Ep. 41

Now That's What I Call Dadville: Volume 1

On this episode of Dadville, Dave and Jon clipped together some of their favorite podcast moments featuring Tyler Hubbard, John Mark Comer, and Drew Holcomb. If you'd like to participate in our survey, you can do so here. Thanks to our sponsors! Policy Genius - When it comes to insurance, it's nice to get it right. Begin comparing quotes at PolicyGenius.com. Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use the code DADVILLE to get 10% off your first order: https://byheart.com/* Check out Factor 75 and u...

Aug 03, 20211 hr 28 minSeason 1Ep. 40

Obviously You've Met My Parole Officer - Max Lucado

On this episode of Dadville, Jon and Dave chat with author and speaker, Pastor Max Lucado who prides himself on his ability to "write books for people who don't read books." The guys chat about a wide range of topics surrounding faith, fatherhood, and mission work. Thank you to our sponsors! Talkspace - Get $100 off your first month of Talkspace by visiting talkspace.com and using the code DADVILLE Ultimate Ears - For a limited time, get 15% off your pair of Ultimate Ears FITS True Wireless Earb...

Jul 27, 202155 minSeason 1Ep. 39

Top 10 Urinal Rules - Sam Acho

On this episode of Dadville, Dave and Jon chat with ESPN sports analyst, a nine-year veteran of the NFL, a Vice President of the NFL Players Association, and author of Let the World See You. The guys discuss Sam's career arc, what it's like to transition from pads to a suit, and balancing fatherhood with a career in pro sports. Thanks to our sponsors! Methodical Coffee - Visit methodicalcoffee.com and use code "dadville" at check out for 10% off your first order. Solo Stove - No one needs a reas...

Jul 20, 20211 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 38

The Confession Stand - Jon and Dave Q&A

On this episode of Dadville, Dave and Jon sit down for another Q&A to answer questions, discuss the importance of physical and spiritual health within their families, the functionality of faith in their day to day lives, and what it truly means to be your authentic self with your children. Thank you to our sponsors! TRUFF - Get 15% off and FREE shipping when you use the promo code DADVILLE at truff.com. CUTSclothing - Get 15% off the only shirt worth wearing now when you visit CUTSclothing.c...

Jul 13, 202154 minSeason 1Ep. 37

The Enneagram Circle of Life - Beth And Jeff McCord

On this episode of Dadville, Dave and Jon are joined by Enneagram Coaches Beth McCord and Jeff McCord. The group delves deep into Enneagram types, numbers, and how type properties translate to The Bible. Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use the code DADVILLE to get 10% off your first order: https://byheart.com/* Check out Factor 75 and use our code dadville50 for 50% off: https://www.factor75.comPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Jul 06, 20211 hr 29 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Listen to this Podcast, and You'll Retire By 30 - Jon Tyson

On this episode of Dadville, Dave and Jon are joined by author and pastor of the Church of the City in New York, Jon Tyson. The guys discuss Jon Tyson's new book The Intentional Father and how to be present for your children. Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use the code DADVILLE to get 10% off your first order: https://byheart.com/* Check out Factor 75 and use our code dadville50 for 50% off: https://www.factor75.comPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ...

Jun 29, 20211 hrSeason 1Ep. 35

The Politics of Table Tennis - Jon Acuff

On this episode of Dadville, author Jon Acuff joins the guys to talk about the joys of table tennis, how to not live life out of deficit and finding joy in what you are doing. Thanks to our sponsors! Solo Stove - No one needs a reason to gather 'round a fire. Solo Stoves just took away any reason not to. And now, you can get $10 off at check when you use the code DADVILLE. SoloStove.com Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use the code DADVILLE to get 10% off your first order: https://byheart.co...

Jun 22, 20211 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 34

On Father's Day: Revisiting What Made You A Father To Begin With

On this episode of Dadville, Dave and Jon are joined by Amy and Annie for a surprise Father's Day episode! While being interviewed by their wives, they chat about what their ideal Father's Day looks like, from the food, to the receiving of "physical gifts," familial bonding, and then to the (hopefully) short-lived romance. Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use the code DADVILLE to get 10% off your first order: https://byheart.com/* Check out Factor 75 and use our code dadville50 for 50% off: ...

Jun 18, 202155 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Jet Ski to the Forehead - Matthew McConaughey

On this episode of Dadville, Dave and Jon are joined by Matthew McConaughey to discuss his book, Greenlights. Matthew shares stories about being run over by a jet ski, resisting arrest, and the idea of purposeful living. *WARNING* Some explicit language was used in this episode. Thank you to our sponsors! Methodical Coffee - Get 15% off your first order when you use the code DADVILLE at checkout. TRUFF - Get 15% off and FREE shipping when you use the promo code DADVILLE at checkout Our Sponsors:...

Jun 15, 20211 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 32

The Summit of the Pre-Teen Worship Scene - Dave Haywood

On this episode of Dadville, Dave and Jon are joined by Dave Haywood of Lady A. The guys chat about playing in praise bands in Gatlinburg, Dave's come up and career, and share stories about their history of odd radio promos. Thanks to our sponsors! Policy Genius - When it comes to insurance, it's nice to get it right. Begin comparing quotes at PolicyGenius.com. ButcherBox - Start your subscription now and get free bacon for life! Butcherbox.com/dadville CUTS - Get 15% off the only shirt worth we...

Jun 08, 20211 hr 28 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Let’s Just Break Stuff Until it’s Fixed - Dave and Jon Q & A

On this episode of Dadville, Dave and Jon are answering questions from YOU, It’s another Dadville Q & A! Thank you to our sponsors! Chime - Join the millions on Chime today at chime.com/dadville. Ritual - Get 10% off your first three months at Ritual.com/Dadville Talkspace - get $100 off your first month at Talkspace.com. Use code DADVILLE at checkout. Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use the code DADVILLE to get 10% off your first order: https://byheart.com/* Check out Factor 75 and use...

Jun 01, 20211 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 30

You Don't Have to be Funny at All - Charles Esten

On this episode of Dadville, Dave and Jon chat with actor/musician Charles Esten, who is widely known for his role as Deacon Claybourne on the hit show 'Nashville'. The guys chat with Charles about his start in improv, his relationship with his father, and how love comes in different forms. Thanks to our sponsors! Methodical Coffee - Visit methodicalcoffee.com and use code "dadville" at check out for 10% off your first order. Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use the code DADVILLE to get 10% ...

May 25, 20211 hr 34 minSeason 1Ep. 29

The Wonderful State of Atlanta, Georgia - Sho Baraka

On this episode of Dadville, Dave and Jon are joined by Christian hip-hop artist, Sho Baraka. The guys discuss Sho's background and career, his perspective as a father, and have an open and thoughtful conversation about race. Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use the code DADVILLE to get 10% off your first order: https://byheart.com/* Check out Factor 75 and use our code dadville50 for 50% off: https://www.factor75.comPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ...

May 18, 20211 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 28
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