A podcast based the perspective of fathers on the concept of Righteous and Intentional Parenting. Joseph Winkle and Taylor Greenhalgh (both fathers) have some fun discussing parenting and some of their own success and failures as dads. In several episodes, you'll probably hear the perspective of wives and mothers, as well as other knowledgeable guest experts. The podcast is for anyone who is now, or is aspiring to become, a parent. The subject is approached from the idea that parenting is a ...
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Joseph and Taylor share ideas about holding on to kids so tightly that we crush the relationship we have with them. They share examples of times when they have realized they need to let go a little, so their children could grow. Everyone worries about their kids. Some of us more than others. But, the fear that accompanies that worry can also bring …
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Joseph and Taylor discuss the vital part that mothers play in their lives.By Taylor Greenhalgh and Joseph Winkle
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Taylor and Joseph discuss the foundational principle of compassion. They share thoughts on how compassion fits into their roles as fathers, as spouses, and as sons.By Taylor Greenhalgh and Joseph Winkle
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Taylor and Joseph discuss the concept of contentment. What is it? How do we find it? Is it possible to have it when times are tough? Being content does not mean just settles, stops trying, growing, or learning. But what is it, and why do we seek it?By Taylor Greenhalgh and Joseph Winkle
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Joseph and Taylor discuss the power of vision and goals, and how they can transmute themselves into reality. They share experiences of their own, stories of how their children have taught them more about these things. They also explore the importance of helping children learn to use goals and vision to give power to their own lives as they grow.…
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Taylor and Joseph discuss resolutions, goals setting, and the development of new habits as we start a new year.By Taylor Greenhalgh and Joseph Winkle
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Joseph and Taylor discuss ways to brighten the Christmas Holiday. They share stories and give examples on how anyone can do it – and make their Christmas lighter and more spirit-filled.By Taylor Greenhalgh and Joseph Winkle
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Taylor shares a story about one of his sons. As a 7-year-old his son’s integrity was in question because of some cyberbullying in school. When this was discussed with the teacher, the response was, “I knew it wasn’t your son because he never behaves that way”. The fruits of teaching kids about honesty and integrity paid off for this boy at age 7. T…
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A powerful episode focusing on the importance of a father to his daughter. In an interview with Samira, Taylor’s wife, we learn about a single father raising teenage daughters on his own. Samira talks about how her father was a man who had a gift for relating to all kinds of people. And, how that gift benefited her, and her sisters who are not at a…
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Joseph and Taylor discuss a subject that is a little frightening to some of us. Disciplining our kids. They share examples and experiences of how vital disciplining children is to their happiness. How holding back discipline and correction prevents kids from understanding that they are responsible for their choices and actions. This episode dovetai…
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A vital aspect of a peaceful home, and (believe it or not) happy children is boundaries. We’re not talking a fence around the yard – we’re talking setting limits on behavior and activities that will help keep kids safe in the long run. Joseph and Taylor discuss the seeming dichotomy between giving children everything they want to keep them happy an…
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Taylor and Joseph conduct a powerful interview with a suicide survivor Ryan Burke. Ryan unflinching shares his story. He gives perspectives and suggestions on how you might help someone who is struggling – and encouragement and wisdom if you are struggling yourself. This may be a frightening subject, but it is important that we all learn more. Suic…
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Taylor shares insights from an article written by Jordan J. MacRae in July of 2012. Mr. MacRae, an inmate in prison in New Hampshire, authored ‘In The Absence of Fathers: A Story of Elephants and Men”. This article the behavior of young, or juvenile elephants, left without the influence of Adult Bull elephants – and the young men without fathers an…
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Joseph and Taylor take a week off - and you get to listen to an interview from their producer/engineer Jim Fugate, and his podcast, An Ounce. A program Note: The audio quality, especially on my side of this interview, is not great. I apologize. My mic just didn’t want to function properly and it cannot be fixed – but the interview content is too go…
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Taylor shares an experience he recently had with his wife in Mexico. While walking o the beech they came across another family and began a conversation. The conversation turned to their shared role as parents. And, though their life circumstances were different, there experience as parents, was a common bond that caused a 40-minute walk on the beac…
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Getting What we Need Instead of What We Want
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Joseph shares a story in which he strives to find something he wanted for four days, and how he finally found what he needed – and then got what he wanted. The experience shows how frustrating delays and irritating little issues can be for our good. Taylor and Joseph discuss how the Lord will often delay our getting what we think we need, in order …
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Joseph and Taylor discuss experiences in teaching there children how to have faith, and in praying to God for help. There stories include great – perhaps even miraculous – experiences of encouraging their children to pray for something, and then their own time pleading with God to answer the prayer of their child. But, realizing perhaps they should…
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Joseph and Taylor talk about the influence negative self-defeating thoughts can have, and how to short circuit them. How to get your kids talking to you, and keep them talking, so you can help them to overcome or avoid negative self-talk and worry.By Taylor Greenhalgh and Joseph Winkle
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Joseph and Taylor discuss the challenges children face in finding a trusted source of information. Joseph shares a story about breaking the news that can often blow a child’s mind – Santa’s not real, Santa is a wonderful idea and tradition. We can lose our children’s trust in so many ways – this is just one example. So, how do we protect that relat…
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In part 1 Joseph and Taylor have the privilege of speaking with Grayson. Grayson, a young man who has struggled with addiction for years, was willing to tell his story. Grayson shares his thoughts about addiction and the roles he and his parents played in helping him get sober. Grayson talks about his attitude and the barriers that kept him from se…
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In part 1 Joseph and Taylor have the privilege of speaking with Grayson. Grayson, a young man who has struggled with addiction for years, was willing to tell his story. Grayson shares his thoughts about addiction and the roles he and his parents played in helping him get sober. Grayson talks about his attitude and the barriers that kept him from se…
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Gratitude is a powerful thing. In this episode, Taylor and Joseph discuss moments when they have focused on gratitude and how it pulled them through and brightened their lives. They discuss principles from the following sources: The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Anchor Synopsys and Ted Talk Link at https://blog.hubspot.com/service/happiness-advantag…
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Enduring Well Life is full of ups and downs. It's just the way it is. But, what do you do with the downs? The Tough Times? Is there really any value in them? Taylor and Joseph talk about the blessings of tough things. The good can come from the hard things. Why we should strive to ‘endure it well’. There is hope. The darkness eventually ends and li…
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When is the right time to start talking to your kids about addiction, sex, alcohol, and other things that might lead them down a sad path? When they are teenagers? When they are 10 or 12? “Never, because my kids won’t listen to me.” Taylor and Joseph interview an addiction prevention specialist and learn some enlightening things. Facts that show pa…
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Depression, worry, and many other troubles we all have to deal with. There is a simple (not necessarily easy) way to begin to triumph over them. It is a pattern you can show your kids, and involve them in, so they can use it themselves as they grow. What is the quickest way out of a funk? What is the best way to overcome the downs? Joseph and Taylo…
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Taylor and Joseph discuss how anxiety and depression might impact being a dad. The interview Jim Fugate, a retired emergency responder with and get some insights from him. Taylor also shares an experience, and how it impacted his family. Both Taylor and Jim deal with anxiety, and they discuss how it feels, and how it touches their lives and the liv…
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Joseph and Taylor discuss the idea of partnering with God, or the divine, or that higher power when filling the role of parent. How functioning in that role with the idea there is something higher there to help you can be powerful. And, that can be an amazing influence on you, and your kids; and that can be a priceless asset. They discuss how tappi…
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In this episode, Joseph and Taylor have a guest - Al Fredette, the proud father of Jimmer Fredette. For those who may not be aware, Jimmer has had a very notable basketball career. From his time a BYU to the NBA, and now playing internationally. Al talks about raising a future basketball phenom, and the mentoring Jimmer got from his older siblings …
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Joseph starts with the story of attempting to defuse a conflict in a Walmart parking lot. He discovers how the conflict began, and prevents the situation from getting worse. In this experience he notices a parallel to the way fear interrupts or lives and impacts our families. Joseph and Taylor discuss the reality of fear, where fear might often ori…
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Ever wondered if you were doing any good in your family? If you being present was making things better, or worse. Everyone has moments of doubt, anxiety, and depression – sometimes we dwell there longer than just moments. The question is, what do we do about it? Taylor and Joseph discuss a powerful concept that impacts parenting. The notion that, t…
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This episode includes an interview with David Greenhalgh, a stepfather of 3 boys. David was not looking for marriage (again) and definitely not family, but sometimes life has different ideas. Not only did he marry, but he got an instant family. Joseph and Taylor discuss with David some of his perspectives as a step-dad and the challenges that can b…
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Ever had one of those experiences where you feel completely defeated? The kind of moment when it seems like a waste, it's lost, you’ve failed. If we are honest with ourselves, we will probably have to say yes. Joseph and Taylor provide a powerful perspective that might help you next time your ‘there’. NOTE: Due to equipment issues the audio quality…
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Reading is a fundamental part of communication. Reading to a child benefits both the adult and the child. A child who has been read to on a regular basis will develop language skills, and become a better learner. And, reading together develops relationships. Taylor and Joseph share personal experiences, memories, and ideas on bringing the joy of re…
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Taylor and Joseph talk about the traumas that can and will accompany life. Children can often have challenges that will test and even traumatize everyone in the family. How do you deal with these kinds of things? Where can you find strength, understanding, or peace? Is it possible? The dads talk about personal experiences, not unlike those all pare…
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Have you ever had a stranger walk up to you in a grocery store make a comment that, on its face, seems offensive to you? Are all those kids yours? Why isn’t that child walking yet? Why does your child look like that? That’s a lot of kids! If you’re a parent, you’ve more than likely experienced something like this – or you will. So – what do you do?…
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Joseph Winkle and Taylor Greenhalgh as fathers seriously. They work to be better at it. They look for new ideas, and novel ways to raise their children…without causing too much damage. In this episode they explore the lighter side of things. The happiness that can be found in some of the most chaotic moments. The peace that is there in spite of the…
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It is scary to turn the kids lose to do new things on their own. Does it make any sense to try to be there to protect them from every hazard or potential pitfall? Should we just do everything we can for them to keep them safe, or to make it easier? Do we rob them of valuable experience if we protect them too much? Joseph and Taylor discuss 2 of the…
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In this episode Joseph and Taylor discuss insights on raising confident children. Confidence is something kids gain by doing, by experience. And, sometimes parents will forget to teach – to take the time to teach, work with, and show their child how something is to be done. It certainly takes more time to show a 6-year-old how to mop a floor than i…
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Taylor and Joseph discuss the amazing things our children can teach us about the wonders of life if we'll just tamp down our fear, be quiet, and listen. Joseph and Taylor share examples of the amazing things they have learned and been reminded of, in poignant ways by their children. Real actionable ideas are given on how to find these ‘child-teachi…
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Bonus - Why are We Doing This? An Interview
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This bonus episode is being released in addition to the regular weekly episode. It is a brief interview with Podcasters Taylor Greenhalgh and Joseph Winkle. Their podcast is focused on Parenting, from a father's perspective. Their podcast includes great stories and experiences - and ideas - on how to be a better parent. This interview is an opportu…
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Taylor and Joseph discuss the trap of worrying about not being good enough as a parent. And, the false and impossible idea that if we aren’t perfect, we’ll damage our kids forever. In this episode, Taylor shares the heartwarming story of an experience with one of his young sons that almost broke him. And, how he learned that the sweet innocence of …
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Taylor and Joseph discuss thing nearly every parent does that put’s their children in a position that they have to stop believing what their parents say. If your like most your thought is probably, “I’d never do that!” Take a listen to this first episode of Fatherhood: Perspectives on Righteous and Intentional Parenting and see if you still feel th…
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