Dad Dialogue

Joining Laurence for episode 49 of the Dad Dialogue podcast is Joe Rockey. Joe is an entrepreneur with two young boys. In the episode we discuss the stresses and strains of running companies alongside having a young family, the balance between being a friend or a boss to our children as well as the importance of integrity when dealing with those outside our family. We also spend some time discussing faith and how that is woven into family life. Check out more of Joe here:Elite Business Cruises WebsiteFather and Joe PodcastKeep up to date with the podcast:WebsiteSign up to be a guestInstagramYouTube

Today on Dad Dialogue, we are joined by psychology teacher and father to one daughter, Dylan. In the episode Dylan shares aspects of his childhood that saw him raised by a single mum and thrust into additional responsibility within his family and how that has played a role in him developing into fatherhood later in life. We also talk about parenting from Dylan’s professional expertise as a psychology teacher and we unpack some of the different parenting styles and how they play out in the real world. Dylan's YouTubeKeep up to date with the podcast:WebsiteSign up to be a guestInstagramYouTube

In a very open and honest conversation, Sean sits down with Laurence and opens up about various different aspects of his parenting journey. From the differences between parenting now versus 20 years ago, the importance of allowing children space to learn and fail as well as a crazy, unique story about how his wife convinced him to have a child!As well as some of the lighthearted aspects of life as a dad, Sean also shares about the sad loss of his oldest son and the impact that had on the rest of his family. Sean shared the various ways he has been able to memorialise his son within the TV and film industry, a shared passion they both had.Keep up to date with the podcast:WebsiteSign up to be a guestInstagramYouTube

Rafal Kowalczyk joins Laurence for this episode of Dad Dialogue. Based in the US now, Rafal is originally from Poland and is a dad to one daughter. In the episode we discuss what it’s like entering fatherhood a little later than others, as well as the intentionality needed to support an only child in developing and managing friendships. Another topic of discussion was how balancing work with device use boundaries for his daughter. This is something many recent guests have mentioned so I am sure many of you may be struggling also. How do we teach our kids healthy device use when we frequently need to be using ours frequently for our work?Check out some more of Rafal:Tight Spreads PodcastWhereabouts TalesKeep up to date with the podcast:WebsiteSign up to be a guestInstagramYouTube

For episode 45 of the Dad Dialogue podcast, Laurence is joined by Marty Wolner! Marty is the father to two adult children and currently the grandfather to one grandchild, soon to be two. Marty calls himself a burnout coach and has worked with many leaders helping to provide support and solutions based on neuroscience backed research. His work has extended into children within the early years space and has seen him involved with helping support early childcare workers and schools in how to best support children’s early development. In the episode we discuss the differences Marty has observed between when he was raising his children to know watching his children raise their own children. We also dive into the world of brain science especially when it comes to the development of a child’s brain during their formative years. Within the discussion there are many possible actions points and tools that any dad listening can take away and start implementing.To find some of Marty’s work, follow these links.Website YouTubeInstagramKeep up to date with the podcast:WebsiteSign up to be a guestInstagramYouTube

Dad Dialogue is back after a nice long Christmas holiday! I hope you are all ready for the new year and looking ahead to all that 2026 will bring. Joining Laurence today is Nick Coffman. Nick is a dad to two children, soon to be three! We discuss his currently feelings about the upcoming baby and how those feelings compare to the previous arrivals. Nick hosts two podcasts and writes for a gaming and tech satirical website, Hard Drive. As someone who spends a decent amount of time within the video game and tech world, we spend some time discussing the impact of video games and screen time on our children and possible best practices in terms of engaging with the hobbies and interests of our kids. You can find more of Nick at these links:WebsiteHard Drive ArticlesSmashing Game TimeStand N’ Watch Keep up to date with Dad Dialogue:WebsiteSign up to be a guestInstagramYouTube

On today’s episode of the Dad Dialogue podcast, we have a story that is a little different to a lot of the other stories we have featured before. Today’s guest is Hans who has one adult son, with whom he has somewhat lost connection. Hans shares how his opinion on fatherhood has shifted over the years and how when he first became a dad, it was probably something he didn’t really want. It was a fascinating conversation and I hope you enjoy.Keep up to date with the podcast:WebsiteSign up to be a guestInstagramYouTube

Following the appearance of his co-host, Kristopher, last week, John Dalrymple joins Laurence today for the latest episode of Dad Dialogue. John is the father to six children, yes six! In the episode we will hear him share about the practicality of that and how he has grown as a father alongside his family growing as well. John is a pastor based at a church in California so in the episode he shares a little about the process of deciding to become a pastor, what life looked like whilst balancing studying, serving, becoming a dad and supporting a wife. John also shares how he tries to make the most of his time with his kids and the importance of being present.Please do go and check out more of Kristopher at the Growing Fathers Website or the Growing Fathers Podcast. Keep up to date with the podcast:WebsiteSign up to be a guestInstagramYouTube

Joining Laurence today is Kristopher Schaal from the Growing Fathers blog & podcast! Kristopher has a big heart for equipping fathers and discussing fatherhood so I was delighted he agreed to come on the show. As a father of 5 children ranging from ages 12 down to 2, Kristopher definitely has his hands full with the busyness of meeting the needs of kids and raising them. He shares in the episode some of the insight of what life looks like with a big family, but also the heart behind and the joy he experiences through it. We also discuss how to best support a wife when they are choosing to be a stay at home mother to a big family.At the heart of Kristopher’s fatherhood is clearly his relationship with Jesus and the important of placing a foundation on faith when building a family. We discuss the specifics of some spiritual disciplines and how best to serve our family by first of all taking care of our own spiritual requirements in our walk with Jesus.Please do go and check out more of Kristopher at the Growing Fathers Website or the Growing Fathers Podcast.Keep up to date with the podcast:WebsiteSign up to be a guestInstagramYouTube