DeVier Posey joins Brian Canavan and Jake Ballard for a powerful conversation about fatherhood, football, adversity, identity, resilience, and building a purpose greater than the game.

DeVier grew up in Cincinnati, starred at La Salle High School, became one of the most productive wide receivers in Ohio State history, was selected by the Houston Texans in the third round of the NFL Draft, and later won Grey Cup MVP after helping lead the Toronto Argonauts to a championship.

But this episode goes far beyond the highlights.

DeVier shares what shaped him before football, what Ohio State taught him about pressure and leadership, how he walked through public adversity, what he learned from a devastating Achilles injury, and how fatherhood has changed the way he defines success.

Today, DeVier is using his story, platform, and experience to invest in young people and help build the next generation.

The Hey Dad Podcast features real conversations at the intersection of leadership and fatherhood, and what it really means to be present in the moments that matter most.

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Ryan Shazier joins Brian Canavan and Jake Ballard for a powerful conversation about fatherhood, faith, football, adversity, recovery, and why our response to hard moments can shape everything.

Ryan is a former Ohio State Buckeye, former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker, two-time Pro Bowler, author of Walking Miracle, and founder of the Ryan Shazier Fund for Spinal Rehabilitation.

After suffering a serious spinal injury during a Monday Night Football game in 2017, Ryan’s life changed in an instant. What followed was not only a physical recovery, but a deeper journey of faith, resilience, identity, family, and purpose.

In this episode, Ryan shares what it was like to walk through one of the hardest chapters of his life, how fatherhood shaped his recovery, what he hopes his children remember most, and why the way we respond to adversity matters so deeply.

The Hey Dad Podcast features real conversations at the intersection of leadership and fatherhood, and what it really means to be present in the moments that matter most.

Hey Dad helps fathers and grandfathers record meaningful videos filled with their stories, faith, wisdom, encouragement, and love so their children can experience them now and keep them forever.

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Learn more about Ryan’s work:

https://www.ryanshazierfund.org

Aaron Baer joins Brian Canavan and Jake Ballard for a meaningful conversation about fatherhood, faith, leadership, and raising the next generation with purpose.

Aaron is the President of Center for Christian Virtue and the host of The Narrative podcast, but in this episode, the conversation moves beyond public leadership and into the lessons he is learning as a husband and father.

Aaron shares how fatherhood has shaped the way he leads, why formation begins at home, and how dads can be more intentional about passing down faith, values, wisdom, and love. The conversation explores what it means to remain present, lead with both conviction and tenderness, and build a legacy that will influence your children for years to come.

The Hey Dad Podcast features real conversations at the intersection of leadership and fatherhood, and what it really means to be present in the moments that matter.

Hey Dad helps fathers and grandfathers record meaningful videos filled with their stories, faith, wisdom, encouragement, and love so their children can experience them now and keep them forever.

Learn more and download Hey Dad at:

https://heydad.pro