In storytelling our protagonists go through what we call the "Hero's Journey". Many characters from novels, mythology, and even movies experience this transformation. Today we speak to a new father, Evan Chasteen, about how the concept of a "Hero's Journey" is within all of us Dads. Your hosts, Grant Babbitt & Steven Farnsworth sit down with our guest to discuss what a "Father's Journey" looks like, and how we can be the hero our children deserve. A show made by Dads, for Dads!!! -- Please subsc...
Apr 15, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast When Winter Storm Uri hit Texas this February, its affects were devastating. Many residents of the state, were ill prepared for the bitter cold and harsh conditions that came from the catastrophic blizzard. Today we speak to Houston resident & Father of 3, Craig Pell, about his experience during that trying time. Your hosts, Grant Babbitt & Steven Farnsworth sit down with our guest to discuss how to better prepare our families for when natural disasters strike. A show made by Dads, for Dads!!! -...
Apr 03, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast It's finally here... March Madness!!! After last year's Covid lockdown canceled the tourney, we were more than ready to fill out our brackets for the 2021 NCAA tournament!!! Today we speak to Steven's father, Brad Farnsworth, about his love of March Madness, and how that has played a role in his own life as a Dad. Your hosts, Grant Babbitt & Steven Farnsworth sit down to share some bracket tips, and how to turn a love for sports into a way to guide young men & women down a path of success. JOIN ...
Mar 19, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast With Covid-19, Civil unrest, and so many other issues in our world to create stress and anxiety for us as Fathers... How can we still parent from a place of love instead of fear? Today we speak to Educator & Father of three, David Sutton, about how to recognize and resist fear-based parenting. Your hosts, Grant Babbitt & Steven Farnsworth sit down to share some tips on how to move past the fear in order to father your children with compassion and resolve. A show made by Dads, for Dads!!! -- Plea...
Mar 08, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast On a very special Valentine's Day “Dad Snacks” Episode, Grant Babbitt & Steven Farnsworth share their Top 5 "Baby Making Songs". Playlists links shared below: Steven's List : https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSYe9r4DMrlhm8VkoyqZuuxyfzE3aJBWF Grant's List : https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSYe9r4DMrljX1iEf1LVpkoqF-ECe4zRp A show made by Dads, for Dads!!! -- Please subscribe & leave a review. We truly are here for you, and all the other Dads out there. So help us spread the word! Please share...
Feb 14, 2021•32 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast On our first ever “Dad Snacks” Episode, Steven Farnsworth shares some advice on how to creatively help your children work through those negative thoughts we all experience. A show made by Dads, for Dads!!! -- Please subscribe & leave a review. We truly are here for you, and all the other Dads out there. So help us spread the word! Please share with other Dads or Fathers-to-be, and let them know about our show! Come back for more Dadvice, and follow us on all the social platforms: Facebook , Inst...
Feb 11, 2021•6 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast When life gives you lemons you make lemonade, right? There's always a rainbow at the end of a storm, isn't there? When you're a busy Dad that struggling with stress, it may not be as simple as that. We live our lives and don't always realize the small moments around us that add up to create our journey. Your hosts, Grant Babbitt & Steven Farnsworth sit down to share some tips on how you can get past the things that are holding you back from enjoying life's little moments. A show made by Dads, fo...
Jan 27, 2021•1 hr•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast Dads around the country were in shock on January 6th, 2021, while watching our Nation's Capitol under siege from protestors turned angry mob. In the days following, it's been one new report, video, or tweet after another showing us really what events occurred that day. Speaking to our children about the magnitude of this event and others like this can be daunting. Your hosts, Grant Babbitt & Steven Farnsworth sit down to share some tips on how you can talk to your kids about the Insurrection in ...
Jan 18, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast 2020 is FINALLY coming to an end! It's been one heck of a year, and as much as many of you may be excited to see it in the rearview mirror, let's use this time to reflect on what worked and what didn't in 2020. Your hosts, Grant Babbitt & Steven Farnsworth sit down to recap 2020, and look ahead to what can be in 2021. A show made by Dads, for Dads!!! -- Please subscribe & leave a review. We truly are here for you, and all the other Dads out there. So help us spread the word! Please share with ot...
Dec 31, 2020•2 hr 38 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast It's that time of year again! Covid or not, here they come!! The holidays are a time for celebration, family, and let's face it... stress!!! We discuss what can be done to better prepare for the holiday season during a worldwide pandemic, and how to discuss the "How's" & "Why's" of this crazy holiday season with the kids. Your hosts, Grant Babbitt & Steven Farnsworth sit down to share some insight on how to holiday prep 2020. A show made by Dads, for Dads!!! -- Please subscribe & leave a review....
Dec 14, 2020•51 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast Its been a strange time, and having a baby in the middle of all this has been even weirder. We discuss what its been like to watch our family grow during a worldwide pandemic. The challenges of depression, uncertainty, and how to discuss difficult topics with the kids. Your hosts, Grant Babbitt & Steven Farnsworth sit down to share some insight on how to manage the storm that is Fatherhood in 2020. A show made by Dads, for Dads!!! -- Please subscribe & leave a review. We truly are here for you, ...
Aug 24, 2020•52 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast Learning to share our thoughts and dreams with our children doesn't seem like a difficult feat. However, it takes some real effort on the part of us Dads. Today we speak to Musician & Father of three, Zach Winters , and how that work we put into our kids really pays off. Your hosts, Grant Babbitt & Steven Farnsworth sit down with their guest, to share some insight on how to share our dreams and create lasting memories. A show made by Dads, for Dads!!! -- Please subscribe & leave a review. We tru...
Jul 20, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast When we're all stuck at home during the Coronavirus Crisis, we may be watching lots of TV, Movies, & YouTube videos. What can we do to challenge ourselves, and begin to flex that creative muscle we all have as the goofy Dads we truly are? Today we speak to Filmmaker & Father of three, Brian Hammers , about how he and his family do their part to create more than they consume. Your hosts, Grant Babbitt & Steven Farnsworth sit down with their guest, to share some insight on what creating and consum...
May 05, 2020•44 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast What does it mean to have "Daddy Issues"? We all may be Fathers in this era, but different generations were taught to Father in many different ways. Some of us learned to be better Dads from our Fathers, and others have become better Dads in spite of how they were raised. Today we speak to Filmmaker & Father of three, Nathan Scoggins, about how he's managed to change his narrative, and become a role model to his children. Your hosts, Grant Babbitt & Steven Farnsworth sit down with their guest, t...
Apr 26, 2020•2 hr 31 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast If preparing for a baby's arrival wasn't strenuous enough, try doing it during a global pandemic. Today we speak to Filmmaker & first time Father, Jordan Owen, about how he's getting ready for his first born's arrival during the Covid-19 crisis. Your hosts, Grant Babbitt & Steven Farnsworth sit down with their guest, to share some insight on what experiences they've been through, and how to wade through the challenges that we face in this time of Coronavirus. A show made by Dads, for Dads!!! -- ...
Apr 17, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast Staying at home during this worldwide COVID-19 crisis is not just hard on our family's physical health. The coronavirus and all that comes with it creates stresses and struggles for our mental health. Today we speak with Child & Adolescent Trauma Psychologist, Sam Girguis, about how to deal with our mental health during the pandemic. Your hosts, Grant Babbitt & Steven Farnsworth sit down with their guest, to share some insight on what experiences they've been through, and how to mentally prepare...
Apr 08, 2020•41 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast The Coronavirus is here and it's not only creating fear for many families but its also forcing us all to live life a little differently. Whether its social distancing or self-isolation, we as Dads are still tasked with protecting our loved ones. Your hosts, Grant Babbitt & Steven Farnsworth sit down to share some insight on what experiences they've been through, and how to prepare for this new phase we're in with the kids at home. A show made by Dads, for Dads!!! -- Please subscribe & leave a re...
Mar 19, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast Our guest, Jordan Scavone (Father-to-be), joins us to discuss his life as a Children's Author, Educator, Pro-Wrestler, and future Dad. We discuss how he is preparing for the arrival of his first child, and what lessons he has learned from his many occupations, that have prepared him for fatherhood. Your hosts, Grant Babbitt (Steven has the week off) & our guest, sit down to share some insight on what experiences they've been through, and how to be better Dads to our kids. A show made by Dads, fo...
Mar 16, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast Our guest, Brian Mesmer (Father to 3 Daughters), joins us to discuss his life as a Dad. We discuss dad/work balance, child safety, divorce, co-parenting, and even a little "Frozen". Your hosts, Grant Babbitt (Steven has the week off) & our guest, sit down to share some insight on what experiences they've been through, and how to be better Dads to our kids. A show made by Dads, for Dads!!! -- Please subscribe & leave a review. We truly are here for you, and all the other Dads out there. So help u...
Mar 09, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast We've all been on road trips, good & bad... but what do you do to prepare for an extended road trip (lasting longer than two weeks)? Your hosts, Grant Babbitt & Steven Farnsworth sit down to share some insight on what experiences they've been through, and how to prepare for your road trip with the kids. A show made by Dads, for Dads!!! -- Please subscribe & leave a review. We truly are here for you, and all the other Dads out there. So help us spread the word! Please share with other Dads or Fat...
Mar 02, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast It's never a good time to talk about death or loss. Well... we are going to try in episode #3. Your hosts, Grant Babbitt & Steven Farnsworth sit down to share some insight on what experiences they've been through, and how to tackle the subject with your own kids. A show made by Dads, for Dads!!! -- Please subscribe & leave a review. We truly are here for you, and all the other Dads out there. So help us spread the word! Please share with other Dads or Fathers-to-be, and let them know about our s...
Feb 25, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast Is it really possible to have a balance of work life and Dad life? Your hosts, Grant Babbitt & Steven Farnsworth sit down to share some insight on what they think are the keys to this age old question. A show made by Dads, for Dads!!! -- Please subscribe & leave a review. We truly are here for you, and all the other Dads out there. So help us spread the word! Please share with other Dads or Fathers-to-be, and let them know about our show! Come back for more Dadvice, and follow us on all the soci...
Feb 10, 2020•59 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the very first episode of "It's A Dad Thing Podcast". After almost a year in the making, your hosts, Grant Babbitt & Steven Farnsworth FINALLY sit down to share some insight on what to expect from our podcast. A show made by Dads, for Dads!!! -- Please subscribe & leave a review. We truly are here for you, and all the other Dads out there. So help us spread the word! Please share with other Dads or Fathers-to-be, and let them know about our show! Come back for more Dadvice, and follow...
Feb 01, 2020•23 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast 
