A devastating fall down a flight of stairs left Scott with a fractured skull in three places, unable to walk or talk, and doctors offering no hope for recovery. His remarkable journey from severe traumatic brain injury to complete healing reveals powerful insights about neurological health in our increasingly toxic world. Scott's background as an international educator in functional medicine positioned him uniquely to understand his own recovery when traditional treatments failed. Through connec...
Apr 08, 2025•37 min•Ep. 90
A straight-A student with a stable family background doesn't fit the typical addiction stereotype, yet Courtney Propper's life crumbled with shocking speed once substances took hold. Her raw testimony reveals how college experimentation rapidly escalated to methamphetamine addiction, multiple arrests, and ultimately losing custody of her young daughter. "From September to December I've just been doing meth," Courtney explains, "my addiction to this substance was not even a year long thing. It dr...
Apr 08, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 89
What happens when life's storms feel unrelenting, but hope and humor shine through? Our episode today features Terry, whose journey from the ICU to battling cancer is a testament to resilience powered by faith. Raised on the South Side of Chicago, Terry's upbringing instilled a strong spiritual foundation, allowing him to find laughter even amidst adversity, like imagining popcorn popping on his fevered chest. His story not only touches on his health challenges but also highlights the emotional ...
Feb 14, 2025•50 min•Ep. 88
What happens when the children we love and nurture veer off the path we envisioned for them? Join us this episode as Tony and I confront the emotional challenges of parenting, alongside our insightful guests. We share personal stories about the heartache of watching children face difficulties or reject core family values. Through heartfelt conversations, we explore tailored approaches to discipline and guidance, recognizing that each child—whether an eight-year-old or a toddler—requires unique s...
Jan 21, 2025•30 min•Ep. 87
This episode dives deep into the complex realities of spiritual dryness, exploring how life’s challenges can lead us to feel disconnected from God. Tony and Laura share personal experiences, practical strategies, and biblical wisdom to support listeners on their journey through despair while reminding them they are not alone. • Defining spiritual dryness as personal feelings of emptiness and distance from God • Discussing the impact of life circumstances on spiritual health • Exploring the impor...
Jan 14, 2025•24 min•Ep. 86
Could an addiction that starts from curiosity lead to a profound spiritual transformation? Join us as Jake Kastleman, the founder of No More Desire, opens up about his journey overcoming pornography addiction, beginning as a teenager in a home already familiar with addiction’s shadows due to his father's work. Jake's story is one of struggle, revelation, and redemption, offering invaluable insights into the societal and personal impacts of pornography, including its ties to human trafficking and...
Jan 10, 2025•49 min•Ep. 87
Hope and resilience shine through as Christine shares her harrowing experience with breast cancer, revealing how despair can lead to unexpected growth and purpose. Her story emphasizes the importance of community support and faith in overcoming life's greatest challenges. • Christine recounts her modeling career and personal insecurities • Contemplation of suicide shortly after diagnosis • Shift from external to internal faith during illness • The invaluable role of community support throughout ...
Jan 07, 2025•40 min•Ep. 85
Marriage can often feel like a rollercoaster of highs and lows, where disappointment and despair loom large, but there is hope. Tony and Laura explore their personal trials, share profound insights from experience, and highlight the significance of faith in overcoming marital struggles. • Reflecting on the challenges of marriage over time • The vital role of communication in resolving conflicts • Disappointment versus despair: understanding the differences • Cling to the promises of God during t...
Jan 07, 2025•29 min•Ep. 84
This episode illuminates the journey of single motherhood and adoption through Ashlee Cryderman's eyes, highlighting the struggles and joys she encountered along the way. From overcoming health challenges to embracing faith in fostering, Ashlee's story serves as a powerful testament to hope and resilience. • Exploration of Ashlee's personal health challenges and their impact on her decisions • The role of family support in the adoption journey • Realities and joys of fostering a child with a tra...
Jan 07, 2025•33 min•Ep. 83
This week, Tony enters into a dark realm of raising newborns: apathy. Dads sometimes, if not often, find themselves feeling a level of purposeless or even apathy towards their newborn. If you are new to being a parent, this may come as a shock due to the tendency of everybody bringing so much excitement around the new arrival of your bundle of joy. However, that little bundle may not be as joyful as you first perceived. Tony helps bring awareness to the possibility of parents feeling apathetic t...
Jun 18, 2024•22 min•Ep. 82
This week's episode, Tony discusses different ways couple can endure the grind of nighttime with a newborn. We all know babies don't often sleep through the night during the newborn stage. However, does that mean the mother has to get up with the baby all night, every night? Not so! In this episode, you will find different ways to "tag-team" the gauntlet of nighttime with your new bundle of joy as Tony brings awareness of some benefit and downfalls to splitting time between you and your spouse a...
Jun 04, 2024•19 min•Ep. 81
In this week's episode Tony takes on the hard discussion of SIDS. He explains not only what SIDS is and the effects it has on the family dynamic, but targets bringing awareness of the topic to dads along with providing them with tips and strategies that can help reduce the risk of it occuring. Support the show You can connect with Tony and Laura at thewalkpodcastministries@gmail.com Twitter (X) @TonySmith4520 https://www.thewalkfm.com/ Newsletter and Prayer and Promises Access You can support To...
May 28, 2024•18 min•Ep. 80
In today's episode, Tony discusses the struggles new parents go through with sleepless nights. He shares he and Laura's experiences, strategies and tips to help get through the daunting task of nighttime care for a newborn that may extend to over a year. Support the show You can connect with Tony and Laura at thewalkpodcastministries@gmail.com Twitter (X) @TonySmith4520 https://www.thewalkfm.com/ Newsletter and Prayer and Promises Access You can support Tony and Laura https://www.buymeacoffee.co...
May 21, 2024•22 min•Ep. 79
In this weeks episode, Tony tackles the challenging circumstance of colic. Sometimes, there is nothing you can do to console your crying baby, and you feel helpless and frustrated. Tony helps new dads navigate different strategies and brings awareness and hope for parents who have an extremely fussy newborn as they feel lost in knowing what to do next. Support the show You can connect with Tony and Laura at thewalkpodcastministries@gmail.com Twitter (X) @TonySmith4520 https://www.thewalkfm.com/ ...
May 14, 2024•24 min•Ep. 78
This week's episode includes a heartfelt discussion about postpartum depression. Tony walks through some do's and don't for dad's who may see their bride go through this dark and challenging experience of parenthood. Attached below is a link to a more in depth discussion on postpartum depression that was discussed a few years ago between Tony and Laura as they share their own experience with post partum depression. Postpartum Depression Support the show You can connect with Tony and Laura at the...
May 07, 2024•21 min•Ep. 77
This week's episode Tony discusses his personal experiences with children having Tongue Tie. As parent, especially moms who choose to tackle breastfeeding, the infamous tongue tie can play a huge factor on the physical and mental well being of the family. Dads, tune in to learn about the factors tongue tie can have on your wife and what you can do to support her on this journey when welcoming your newborn home! Support the show You can connect with Tony and Laura at thewalkpodcastministries@gmai...
Apr 30, 2024•13 min•Ep. 76
Imagine, for a moment, the serene image of a mother nursing her baby—only to have the peace interrupted by latch issues and the sharp sting of nipple pain. That's where I, Tony Smith, come in with my ukulele and a head full of science, ready to guide all you dads through the breastfeeding journey. On this episode of the Walk Family Podcast, we wade through the waters of nursing, offering a supportive buoy to the moms navigating this challenging course. I'll regale you with tales from my own life...
Apr 23, 2024•21 min•Ep. 75
This episode is all about getting dirty! Tony discusses the concept of Meconium (the first bowel movement of a newborn). In Navigating Meconium you will find some misconceptions about meconium and how it can affect your baby along with what to expect after.. Tony also highlights his own experience with meconium as a father of his three kiddos, of which, all three had different experiences. This episode provides dads with some what to expect before, during and after your newborns first poop. Cons...
Apr 16, 2024•19 min•Ep. 74
In this episode Tony walks through the value of doing Skin to Skin as a dad with your child shortly after delivery. Skin to Skin is somewhat of a taboo topic in different places in Western culture. Tony shares some tips and research on how the skin to skin process can not only help benefit the health of your child, but can also benefit moms and dads. Support the show You can connect with Tony and Laura at thewalkpodcastministries@gmail.com Twitter (X) @TonySmith4520 https://www.thewalkfm.com/ Ne...
Apr 09, 2024•19 min•Ep. 73
This week Tony breaks down what Delayed Cord Clamping is and how it can be used to benefit your newborn immediately after delivery. As a dad, there can be an immense amount of pride in cutting the cord, but there are also some hidden benefits in simply waiting a few minutes before you clamp, cut and snuggle your new baby that Tony discusses in this episode. Support the show You can connect with Tony and Laura at thewalkpodcastministries@gmail.com Twitter (X) @TonySmith4520 https://www.thewalkfm....
Apr 02, 2024•17 min•Ep. 72
In this episode of the Fathering the First Series, Tony discusses the importance of budgeting as you prepare to welcome a new baby into your life. There is a huge market for baby "things" and the temptation is to get the latest and greatest stuff (especially in the nesting phase). However, Tony encourages dads to budget, have a conversation with your wives about how much to spend and what is actually necessary to prepare for your bundle of joy so you are not wasting hundreds or thousands of doll...
Mar 26, 2024•24 min•Ep. 71
In this episode of Fathering the First Tony explores his experience of the delivery room in the hopes to provide some guidance to new, expectant fathers. He shares the emotions behind witnessing your first child's birth along with how to navigate trauma and the "unknown and unexpected" things that can happen within the delivery room. Support the show You can connect with Tony and Laura at thewalkpodcastministries@gmail.com Twitter (X) @TonySmith4520 https://www.thewalkfm.com/ Newsletter and Pray...
Mar 19, 2024•24 min•Ep. 70
This episode includes Tony's experience with watching and learning from Laura receiving epidurals for two of their three children. He explains to dads what epidurals are, their cost, what they do and that it isn't always for everybody! Tony encourages couples to have a discussion with each other about an epidural being in their birth plan (or not) and pushes expecting moms and dads to discuss with their doctor best options in regards to pain relief for your upcoming birth experience. Support the...
Mar 12, 2024•12 min•Ep. 69
Welcome! Today's episode includes Tony sharing his top 5 essential things that are a MUST to pack in your hospital bag when expecting your first kid. These things are often overlooked and aren't typically thought of as a "need" but they make a huge difference if you have these things with you at the hospital. Dads, getting organized and being prepared for your expected child makes you look like a champion in the eyes of your wife. It's never too early to get your hospital bag around and ready to...
Mar 05, 2024•15 min•Ep. 68
Welcome to our new series, Fathering the First. Throughout this series, Tony navigates a wide variety of topics he has learned over the years when expecting children. The goal is to provide new dads and expecting mothers advice, guidance and tips about pregnancy, delivery, labor and bringing babies home that nobody ever talks about or things unexpected! To kick things off, Tony discusses Doula services and how they benefit not just the mother through labor and delivery, but also make dads look l...
Feb 27, 2024•18 min•Ep. 67
In this episode, Tony and Laura get into the heart of adoption and raising kids with Somer Colbert. On paper, child rearing and adoption sound like a noble calling. However, those endeavors don't come without its challenges and a need to persevere. Somer provides encouragement to parents as she shares how, through trials, she was able to cling to the Lord while going through their decade long adoption journey and the struggles she and her family face when trying to serve the Lord in multiple dif...
Feb 13, 2024•53 min•Ep. 66
Tony and Laura bring Monica Swanson to the show to talk about her book Raising Amazing, and how raising a bunch of boys for the Lord has so many benefits as we age as parents. Monica currently resides on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawai'i with her husband and youngest son. Monica can be reached on her website https://monicaswanson.com/ along with her podcast, books, and resources. Website: https://monicaswanson.com/ Podcast: https://monicaswanson.com/podcast/ You can check out Monica's book Raisin...
Jan 30, 2024•37 min•Ep. 68
In today's episode, Kent and Lawson, from the Father On Purpose podcast, join Tony in discussing the depths of godly fatherhood. Through this conversation you will hear stories, struggles and a little satire on their journey of fathering their children by clinging onto God and His word. Father On Purpose: https://manhoodjourney.org/ Father On Purpose Podcast: https://manhoodjourney.org/podcast Support the show You can connect with Tony and Laura at thewalkpodcastministries@gmail.com Twitter (X) ...
Jan 23, 2024•56 min•Ep. 65
Support the show You can connect with Tony and Laura at thewalkpodcastministries@gmail.com Twitter (X) @TonySmith4520 https://www.thewalkfm.com/ Newsletter and Prayer and Promises Access You can support Tony and Laura https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tonysmith Thanks for listening and supporting our show!...
Jan 09, 2024•29 min•Ep. 63
Tony has an in depth conversation with Mark Gregston, host of the Parenting Today's Teens podcast and founder of Heartlight Ministries. The discussion takes you on a 40 year journey to the realm of ministering over 3,500 teenagers! Mark currently resides in Hallsville, Texas with his wife with the Heartlight campus nearby. Mark has written over 20 books and is produces an episode on his show every weekday offering advice on raising teens and showcasing teenagers own stories. You can check out mo...
Jan 02, 2024•46 min•Ep. 62
