This week, I chat with Josh Morrison, a psychologist, about the Netflix series Adolescence — and what it shows us about the wild ride our teens are on. We talk social media, tech use, mental health, and how we as dads can actually show up and support our kids through it all. If you've ever scratched your head wondering what’s going on in your teen’s world, this one’s for you.

Resources mentioned in episode:

1. Headspace (https://headspace.org.au/)

2. Lifeline (https://www.lifeline.org.au/)

3. Beyond Blue (https://www.beyondblue.org.au/)

4. Kids Helpline (https://kidshelpline.com.au/)

5. Black Dog Institute (https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/)

I spoke with Phil this week about his work with men and spiritual formation. This is one not to be missed, something for all of us in this pod.

Reach out to any of the following contacts for help in the areas we spoke about this week:

Phil Cox email: phil@theinsidejob.com.auPhil Cox Substack: http://philipcox.substack.com/

Centre for me: https://www.centreformenaustralia.org.au/

The Dad Co: hello@thedadco.com.au

I sit down with one of our favorites from The Dad Co., Gordo. We tackled some tough questions that dads might struggle to answer and shared plenty of laughs along the way.

I spoke with Brandon from the dad hours, an online community that strives to make health, fitness and nutrition accessible for parents and busy people. If you want to kick start your health this one is for you.

Ben speaks with Dave Harvey who leads the leadership network in Bethel Church about the importance of allowing God to guide us in our parenting and how God has impacted him and his parenting. There's also a bit of fun in there too! One not to be missed.

In this episode of The Dad Co. Podcast, we’re serving up a mix of humor, wisdom, and heartfelt parenting insights. Grace kicks things off with some unexpected antics. Then, we dive into the Dad Joke Challenge—with audience submissions that will have you laughing. Next up is Dad Hacks, where we explore clever ways to tackle family chores and make life easier for everyone at home. In our Final Focus, we discuss the pitfalls of fear-based parenting and the importance of creating an environment where kids feel safe, valued, and connected. Parenting isn’t about being perfect—it’s about progress and learning as we go. Join us as we unpack these ideas and encourage each other to parent from a place of love and connection. Tune in, laugh with us, and take away tools to build stronger bonds with your kids.

In this episode of The Dad Co., we’re kicking things off with some casual dad chats. We dive into Sophia's basketball journey and ask, “What have your kids picked up from you?”—you may be surprised by the answers! Then, it’s time for the classic Dad Joke Challenge to see who can land the funniest (or cringiest) punchline. Next, we discuss those iconic "names fit for the job." Ever met a dentist named Dr. Payne? We ponder whether people are influenced by their names or just born for their roles. In our Dad Debate segment, we tackle some big dad dilemmas. Finally, we’re wrapping it up with some Scategories action! It’s all here in this episode, so join us for laughs, relatable dad moments, and a little friendly debate!

5 min encouragement heading into your weekend