Episodi

  • The Elephant in the room

    The Elephant in the room
    Oct 13 2026
    How does pornography affect a marriage—and what does it take to break the secrecy and rebuild trust? In this episode of Dadcast, host Billy Dry talks with Don Hopkins about pornography addiction, childhood trauma, emotional intimacy, and the work of healing as a husband and father.

    Don shares how growing up around abuse shaped his search for safety and connection, how pornography affected his marriage, and why admitting he had a problem was an essential first step. Together, Billy and Don explore the pressures facing dads raising children with special needs, the temptation to escape difficult emotions, and the cost of keeping those struggles hidden.This honest, faith-centered conversation looks beyond stopping a behavior to address the wounds underneath it—and the relationships that need care along the way.

    In this episode:
    • Don’s personal experience with childhood trauma and pornography
    • The connection between secrecy, shame, and isolation
    • How hidden porn use can affect trust and intimacy in marriage
    • Why stopping pornography doesn’t automatically repair the hurt
    • What loving, honest accountability can look like
    • Being more present as a husband and special needs dad
    • Faith, forgiveness, and taking responsibility for healing

    “My wife deserves a healed me.” — Don Hopkins

    If you’re a dad struggling in silence, or you want to better understand how pornography can affect a family, this conversation offers personal perspective, honest reflection, and encouragement to seek support.

    Subscribe to Dadcast for candid conversations about fatherhood, faith, marriage, and raising children with special needs. Share this episode with a dad who could use the encouragement.EPISODE CHAPTERS

    Content note: This episode includes frank, non-graphic discussion of pornography, childhood abuse, and sexual exploitation.#Dadcast #Fatherhood #PornographyRecovery
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    45 min
  • Are Your Other Kids Getting Left Behind?

    Are Your Other Kids Getting Left Behind?
    Jun 8 2026
    In this episode of The Dadcast, we talk about the guilt many dads carry when raising a son or daughter with special needs while also trying to stay connected to the other kids in the home.
    What starts as a conversation about how special-needs parenting changes the way we see our homes turns into a deeper discussion about siblings, meaningful time, and the fear that our other kids may feel left behind.

    The challenge is simple: pick one sibling this week and create one “just us” moment. No agenda. No fixing. Just time.

    If you are a dad on special assignment, this ministry exists for you.
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    35 min
  • Dadcast EXTRA!

    Dadcast EXTRA!
    May 26 2026
    40 min
  • 2026 Gather Preview

    2026 Gather Preview
    May 2 2026
    The 2026 DOSA Gather conference is around the corner and it's time to save your seat....but what exactly makes this year's different from other years...besides the menu? Listen as Billy and Jeremy discuss in this short preview!
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    12 min
  • The Quiet Battles: When Your Marriage Becomes a Meeting

    The Quiet Battles: When Your Marriage Becomes a Meeting
    Feb 26 2026
    When your home starts to feel like a shift schedule, it’s easy to slip into “co-worker mode”, head down, get the tasks done, keep your emotions packed away like extra diapers in the trunk.
    In this episode, we talk to the dads who’ve gone quiet and the wives who feel crushed under the weight of carrying the emotional load alone. Not with blame. Not with a lecture. With a flashlight and a path.

    Core question: How do we get back to being “us” when our marriage feels like a business meeting about our child?

    You’ll hear small, honest steps that help rebuild teamwork and tenderness, even if your marriage has been running on fumes. If you’re not sure how to start talking again, if you feel stuck behind a wall, or if you miss your spouse but don’t know how to cross the room, this one is for you.

    🎧 Press play if you’re ready to move from silence to connection, one doable step at a time.


    In this episode, we cover:
    • Why dads shut down (and how it’s often self-protection, not indifference)
    • What “co-worker mode” does to a marriage over time
    • Simple ways to start reconnecting without a big emotional blow-up
    • How to rebuild “team” and tenderness when life is heavy
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    32 min
  • How to Find Joy Again as a Parent of a Child With Special Needs

    How to Find Joy Again as a Parent of a Child With Special Needs
    Jan 23 2026
    Finding joy again as a parent of a child with special needs can feel impossible — especially when life doesn’t look the way you expected.In this episode, we talk honestly about grief, burnout, hope, and how parents of children with special needs can begin to rediscover joy again, even in the middle of ongoing challenges.
    Parenting a child with special needs comes with emotional exhaustion, isolation, and moments of deep sadness that often go unspoken. This podcast is a safe space for parents who are navigating special needs parenting and searching for joy, meaning, and emotional healing after diagnosis, life changes, or years of caregiving.
    In this episode, we explore:
    • How to find joy again as a parent of a child with special needs
    • Why grief and joy can exist at the same time
    • The emotional journey of special needs parenting
    • Letting go of guilt while reclaiming parts of yourself
    • Small mindset shifts that help parents feel hopeful again

    Whether you are a parent of a child with autism, developmental delays, medical needs, or disabilities, you are not alone. This conversation is for special needs parents who feel overwhelmed, burned out, or disconnected from the joy they once had — and are looking for encouragement, understanding, and real-life support.
    🎧 This podcast is for:
    • Parents of children with special needs
    • Caregivers feeling emotionally exhausted
    • Moms and dads searching for joy after diagnosis
    • Families navigating the realities of special needs parenting

    If this episode resonates with you, consider subscribing, sharing with another special needs parent, or leaving a comment to let us know you’re here.
    You matter. Your joy matters. And it’s possible to find it again.
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    26 min
  • The Quiet Battles

    The Quiet Battles
    Dec 11 2025
    Episode 1 of The Quiet Battles explores the hidden emotional struggles many fathers of children with special needs face — especially grief, guilt, and the pressure to be strong. While moms often express their emotions openly, dads tend to go into “fix-it mode,” burying their fear, sadness, and internal stress.

    In this episode, Billy and Jeremy break down why men cope differently, why these emotions linger, and how fathers can find healthier ways to process their feelings. This conversation is designed to support dads who feel overwhelmed, isolated, or unsure how to express what’s happening inside.

    If you’re a dad raising a child with special needs, this episode will help you understand you’re not alone — and you don’t have to carry the weight by yourself.
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    30 min
  • Dadcast S1E6-Words with Worden

    Dadcast S1E6-Words with Worden
    Oct 28 2025
    In this episode of the DOSA Dadcast, we meet Steve Worden, whose 36-year-old son Andrew requires 24-hour care and continues to touch more lives than Steve and his wife Melissa could ever imagine. Steve shares how DOSA has become a lifeline of brotherhood and support, and how he’s now helping advocate for families of children with special needs.

    This episode is sponsored by A Special Purpose, an organization providing respite and resources for families caring for children with special needs. Learn more or get involved at aspecialpurpose.org.
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    39 min