The Encouraging Christian Fathers podcast is a weekly source of encouragement and parenting insight for christian fathers. The show is co-hosted by Joshua Sheats (a 30-year-old father of 2 young children) and Joshua's own father, David Sheats (a 73-year-old father of 7 grown children and grandfather of 11). The combination of David's 51 years of parenting experience and Joshua's fresh and current challenges lead to engaging and relevant discussions on all aspects of parenting!
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Comedian Justin Worsham (Showtime, KFIAM640 and Blue Collar Radio) is a husband and father. He gets down and dirty and sometimes pathetic about parenting.
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Survive the twin pregnancy and thrive as a father of twins
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From the Frontlines of Fatherhood: Talk, Tips & Tech with Profession Dads
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Our podcast follows The Two Dudes aka Al & Jay as they navigate through life's struggles, tackling marriage, fatherhood, and life in general. Of course they handle it with lighthearted comedic wit.
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The Dad Bros are contemplating if they should embraced Fat Summer or combat it with fasting fasting. Josh decides to let his hair grow and gives a recap of his San Diego experiences. Keeping in theme with fat summer, Josh and Jon talk about the return of the Pizza Hut Buffet, McDonald’s $5 meal deal and how much food you can get at Cook Out. The sh…
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Jon comes around on cottage cheese. Klaus Schwab gets MeToo’d. Josh and Jon talk about the big thing at the Trump rally. AI is sucking up a lot of power. A BBC reporter is overly dramatic. Pelosi Attacker sentenced to 30 years. Josh and Jon travels talk about their travels during the summer break. Drink of the Show: Lost Coast Brewery Watermelon Wh…
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Raising infant twins undoubtedly presents unique challenges, but it also offers countless rewarding experiences that are both heartwarming and enriching. As an expectant father of twins, it’s important to focus on the positive aspects and the unique joys that come with raising two babies at once. Here are some of the best things about raising infan…
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Here is a question from Justin. He says he has 20-month-old boy/girl twins, and he says the biggest issue right now is biting. “Do you have any advice on how to keep them from biting each other? That would be great.” Biting is a challenge with any kid, of course. But particularly twins because they’re usually playing together, or spending time toge…
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The Dad Bros catch up on some old and new food reviewers. Jon watches the Tom Brady roasts. Updates on the viral sensations “Suspended License Guy” and “Crying Cupcake Baking Single Mom”. Josh and Jon look at mortgage rates and how it impacts the housing market. A new study has been published the thing. To lighten the mood, the Dad Bros look at wha…
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Your twins are invited to a friend’s birthday party. Of course they should bring a birthday gift. But the question is: should they bring two gifts (one from each twin) or one gift (a joint gift from both)? Whether to bring one gift or two to a birthday party when you have twins can be nuanced and subjective. Based on the advice from other twin pare…
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The Dad Bros go to gas stations. Josh and Jon congratulate Nancy Pelosi on her net worth reaching a quarter of a billion dollars. Atillis Gym’s owner is cleared of all charges for violating Governor’s orders. An obese TikToker is grateful her doctor didn’t suggest her weight had anything to do with her health. American Airlines lawyer suggest a 9 y…
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The Dad Bros watch clips of a young woman from Love on the Spectrum. Josh and Jon try to figure out what Xavier Legette is saying. Jon finds a way to make nitro drinks at home. Thomas Jefferson University’s graduation is going viral with mispronunciation of names. Dana White talks about putting on a UFC event at the Sphere in Las Vegas. Bumble CEO …
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The Dad Bros get stuck scrolling though YouTube shorts. Josh wants to know why people are wearing star stickers on their face. Josh and Jon talk about toxic foods, New York governor Kathy Hochel making a seemingly racist statement, and teacher pay leading to a teacher having an inappropriate relationship with a 5th grader. Drink of the Show: Old Fo…
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Working to Afford Twins, Emergency C-Section, and Getting Babies on a Schedule with Kris Lloyd – Podcast 309
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Episode 309 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series with Kris Lloyd, father of non-identical girls. Listen as we explore his twin parenting journey, including: Found out at 8-9 weeks about twins Trouble free pregnancy and delivery Getting support from family and friends Hospitals were bu…
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The Dad Bros reimagine Planet of the Apes. Josh goes to the hospital. Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 New York case overturned. A second Boeing whistleblower dies suddenly. The Cyber Truck has issues. In a show of seriousness, Prada is set to design spacesuits for an upcoming moon mission. Recycling plastic is a fraud. Drink of the Show: Yellowstone Specia…
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Raising Fraternal Twin Boys with Kris Pruett – Podcast 308
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Episode 308 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series with Kris Pruett, father of four boys including fraternal twins. Listen as we explore his twin parenting journey, including: When twin fraternal boys look very different Developing different interests in children One twin physically gif…
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The Juice is no longer loose and the Dad Bros talk about their memories of the OJ scandals and alternative theories. Jon goes to an AJR concert. Many young athletic kids are being diagnosed with POTS. Chick-fil-A changing it’s chicken standards. After passing legislation to be carbon neutral in the UK, a study reveals it would require them to shut …
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Overcoming Infertility and PTSD to Raising 3 Young Children with Casey McCurdy – Podcast 307
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Episode 307 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series with Casey McCurdy, father of 7 year old boy/girl twins. Listen as we explore his twin parenting journey, including: Managing twins in first grade Separating twins at school and twins’ reaction Different friend groups Different activiti…
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The Dad Bros focus on staying focused and listen to caller voicemails. Apple sued by Justice Department for being possibly being a monopoly. Josh and Jon talk about the conjoined twin getting married that has been making headlines. To wrap up, the guys look at what some of the “weird foods” people are sharing they grew up eating. Drink of the Show:…
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When the NICU is Far from Home with Steve Idlett- Podcast 306
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Episode 306 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series with Steve Idlett, father of twin boys. Listen as we explore his twin parenting journey, including: being a stay at home dad with their first child when the hospital is far from home the twins were 6 weeks early dealing with 3 weeks in …
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Talking about the dystopian future reminds Jon of a movie he can’t find. Josh doesn’t want to use the McDonald’s mobile app. Jon’s list of travel items grows. The Dad Bros talk about the potential TikTok ban because of it’s ties to China while we ignore numerous other instances of foreign influence. Josh and Jon talk about school choice and spitbal…
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Are figs sexy? Josh’s kids are fighting. Jon remembers odd characters he encountered in college. Boeing is falling apart. Canadians encouraged to leave car keys where thieves can safely access them. Jon has suggestions for Josh’s next HOA meeting. Flaming Hot Cheetos could be banned in California schools. Plan B pills no longer to be... The post Ep…
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Overcoming a serious personal injury while raising twins with Dave Cox – Podcast 305
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Episode 305 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series with Dave Cox, father of non-identical boy twins. Listen as we explore his twin parenting journey, including: From joking about possibility of having twins to actually having them One twin was breech so had to go to hospital for cesarea…
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A German man claims to have taken 217 Covid shots. Burger hacks. A trans activist hired by Doritos is more than they expected. Save your tortillas. Logan Paul vs Mike Tyson fight announced to be broadcast on Netflix. A scorpion stings a man in the groin while vacationing in Vegas. Josh and Jon are grossed... The post Ep 594 – Because I’m a Scorpion…
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Moving, Changing Jobs, and NICU Twins with Patrick Edgett – Podcast 304
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Episode 304 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series with Patrick Edgett, father of twin girls. Listen as we explore his twin parenting journey, including: raising a four children including having 3 under 3 managing terribles twos and opinionated toddlers challenges of getting twins to sl…
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The Dad Bros talk about feeling older and feeling it. Josh and Jon discuss the latest Neurolink news and go on a tangent about space. Also in this episode, Google pauses AI Gemini, cellular outages and NASA explains how it would alert the world of a cataclysmic asteroid event. Drink of the Show: 2023 Bourbon... The post Ep 593 – The Forties appeare…
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The Dad Bros live in a crazy world where there’s something weird about the ice cream. Josh and Jon talk about Valentine’s Day and old ladies dating influential younger men. Also on this episode, Josh and Jon laugh about the CyberTrucks are already rusting, a woman saying hosting migrants is like having a servants, and... The post Ep 592 – Fake Whis…
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When Twins are Kids #3 & #4 and Baby #5 Arrives with Greg Parks – Podcast 303
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Episode 303 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series with Greg Parks, father of boy/girl twins. Listen as we explore his twin parenting journey, including: When one twin climbs out of the crib Handling twins with two older children One twin in NICU for 9 days while other twin is home Welc…
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Jon helps MeMe buy a phone and sees people using the Apple Vision Pro. With the drink of the show comes Beer news as a nonalcoholic beer gains big market share and a long time brewery goes out of business. The Dad Bros talk about Dignif.ai, an AI that puts cloths on photos of risqué... The post Ep 591 – Dignified appeared first on Dad Bros.…
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The Dad Bros cover a woman in some Parliament saying meat eating is racist. Josh and Jon attempt to talk football and the Super Bowl. Josh brings up the recent discovery of what may be Amelia Earhart’s plane that leads to The Titanic and cruises. Also in this episode, Josh and Jon look at some... The post Ep 590 – You Can’t Skip Lunch appeared firs…
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Raising Autistic Boy/Girl Twins with Chris Decent – Podcast 302
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Episode 302 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series ... Read more The post Raising Autistic Boy/Girl Twins with Chris Decent – Podcast 302 appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.By Joe Rawlinson, twin pregnancy and raising twins expert
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The Dad Bros pack a lot into one episode. Opening topics include political ads, fasting updates, and One Bite Pizza reviews. Josh and Jon then run through the stack as Nick Cannon responds to the guy that threw a baby shower for his five baby mamas, a passenger notices missing bolts on his plane, a... The post Ep 589 – The Big Stack of Stuff appear…
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The Dad Bros talk about Sauce and smart appliances. Jon’s daughter has a lot of funny ideas. Josh and Jon talk about a man throwing a baby shower for five women he impregnated in a short period of time. Fruit juice linked to obesity. A Chinese lab supposedly creates a 100% lethal virus. A six... The post Ep 588 – Wouldn’t It Be Funny? appeared firs…
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How to Burp Twins (by yourself or with your partner)
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Burping is essential for your twins to release air trapped in their tummies after feeding, preventing discomfort and gas. After ... Read more The post How to Burp Twins (by yourself or with your partner) appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.By Joe Rawlinson, twin pregnancy and raising twins expert
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2024 is here and the Dad Bros are back. Josh and Jon talk about Howard Stern, CPI and Chick-fil-A. The Boys give updates on Dry January, fasting and coffee. Jon has spedial travel items. An Alaska plane door flies off. The show wraps up with tech talk as the iPhone 15 not doing well and... The post Ep 587 – Thirsty and Hungry appeared first on Dad …
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After the Holidays, the Dad Bros are planning on Dry January and and some intermittent fasting. Josh and Jon go through some of their 2024 predictions. Expelled congressman George Santos talks about rampant insider trading. Was a Tesla employee really attacked by robot? Car lots may be becoming EV boneyards. The show wraps up with... The post Ep 58…
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The Dad Bros look for Christmas movies that they haven’t seen. An article tries to explain why people are experiencing a never ending illness. A lewd act in a Senate Hearing room makes things uncomfortable. Will Biometric ID be the solution to AI based scams? Drink of the Show: Bourbon County Stout 2023 SHOW LINKS... The post Ep 585 – From Behind a…
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The Dad Bros think this is the most un-spirited Christmas Season they’ve seen in a long time. Josh and Jon kick around some Christmas menu possibilities from around the world. Ghost kitchens are in the decline. Panera’s Charged Lemonade is potentially dangerous. Is coffee okay for kids? Youth basketball refs start fighting. Drink of the... The post…
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The show kicks off with the Drink of the Show before The Dad Bros have issues with Apple updates. Everyone is “sick”. Josh and Jon talk about money and banking. Josh thinks Jon should sell cars. The Boys catch up on the latest updates on the CyberTruck. Drink of the Show: Trip in the Woods... The post Ep 583 – A Trip in the Woods appeared first on …
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Josh gets polled and goes to an HOA meeting. The Dad Bros talk about self-checkout, Ohio Officers consider charging 11 year old for being taken advantage of. Drink of the Show: BoJangles Hard Iced Tea SHOW LINKS Self-Checkouts Not Working Ohio Officer Wants to Charge 11 year old (Coffindaffer) More on the Ohio Story Talk... The post Ep 581 – My Tre…
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The Dad Bros become The EV Boys as Jon’s car rental leads to asking questions about EVs, environmental changes and a Chick-fil-a employee pivoting to OnlyFans. Drink of the Show: Sweet Water Gummies SHOW LINKS Line Of EV’s Waiting to Charge True Cost of EV’s Study 1983 Greenhouse Effect Clip Rental EV Need to be... The post Ep 580 – The EV Boys app…
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Let’s talk about stroller options for your twins plus one other child. You could have a singleton child and then ... Read more The post Strollers for Twins + One appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.By Joe Rawlinson, twin pregnancy and raising twins expert
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The Dad Bros talk McDonalds prices vs product quality. Josh thinks companies are getting too comfortable advertising personal products. Also in this episode: a Mathew Perry Update, Halloween candy thieves, Joe Rogan and Elon Musk get together again, Charlie Sheen’s thoughts on his daughter’s OnlyFans. Drink of the Show: Old Forester King Ranch (202…
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Double Talk: Exploring Language Development in Twins
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Watching your twins learn to talk at the same time may sound like double the chaos, but did you know ... Read more The post Double Talk: Exploring Language Development in Twins appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.By Joe Rawlinson, twin pregnancy and raising twins expert
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After the Global Day of Jihad, the Dad Bros turn their attention to Taylor Swift’s impact on the NFL and the world, as well as the odd phenomena of celebrity. Josh is skeptical of an article about an Israeli plolice Dad saving his estranged daughter. In TikTok Trends, the boys learn of the “75 Mom”... The post Ep 578 – Swift Action appeared first o…
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The Dad Bros talk about the future of electric and automatically driven cars and realize the world is being shaped by old white guys. Josh and Jon suggest expanding the LGBTQAIP+ universe to include other underrepresented people. The boys listen to some revisionist history with for New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo. Also on the show,... The post Ep 5…
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Halloween Costume Ideas for Twins (Kid Tested and Parent Approved)
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It can be a big challenge to come up with Halloween costume ideas for twins – whether your twins are ... Read more The post Halloween Costume Ideas for Twins (Kid Tested and Parent Approved) appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.By Joe Rawlinson, twin pregnancy and raising twins expert
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The Dad Bros get overwhelmed by the unique taste of the Drink of the Show. Before that happens, Josh and Jon talk about robots in our midst and cellular service getting worse. After the infamous beverage, Josh and Jon watch a teacher getting hit with a chair, the Tortilla Slap and Jon had a bizarre... The post Ep 576 – Whicked Sidetracked appeared …
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The Dad Bros discover Hulk Hogan and Mike Tyson have their own vapes. The Boys watch the latest statement from a supposed Ukrainian spokes person. Josh and Jon critique Lauren Boebert’s theater performance. Jon’s not impressed with the newest iPhone. The show wraps up with parents spending way too much time and money to get... The post Ep 575 – Too…
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Jon has a dream that has a soundtrack. The Dad Bros how health care communications are frustrating. Josh and Jon watch The Rock and Oprah ask for money. Also on this episode: Cancer in under 50 surges and masking is back in some schools. Drink of the Show: Pickleback Vodka SHOW LINKS Cancer under 50... The post Ep 574 – Pickle Drinks appeared first…
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When you bring your babies home, can you let twins sleep in the same crib? Absolutely. Should twins sleep in ... Read more The post Can Twins Sleep in the Same Crib? appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.By Joe Rawlinson, twin pregnancy and raising twins expert
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The Dad Bros talk UAPs (the spaceships formerly known as UFOs). Josh and Jon look into some of the oddities following the Maui fire. The Boys check out the new Chick-fil-A Pimento Cheese Chicken Sandwich and reminisce about YouTube food reviewers. Josh can’t figure out what’s going on with his phone. The show wraps up... The post Ep 573 – Get in Li…
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Twins share many things but do they have the same blood type? Our identical twin girls share the same blood ... Read more The post Do Twins Have The Same Blood Type? appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.By Joe Rawlinson, twin pregnancy and raising twins expert
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Jon sees the Barbie movie. Josh encounters a creepy guy and doesn’t know what to do. The President proposes a monument at Grand Canyon. Josh and Jon ponder a grilling question and get creative with cooking. A man takes a journey in an EV truck. Drink of the Show: Yellowstone Limited Edition 2023 Release SHOW... The post Ep 572 – Low Battery appeare…
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