Daring to Dad

About Daring to Dad

Daring to Dad holds conversations at the intersections of fatherhood, faith and masculinity. Join us as we engage in candid conversations with fathers from all walks of life, sharing stories, challenges, and insights that inspire and resonate. Whether you’re a new dad navigating parenting, someone curious about the intersection of masculinity and spirituality, or just looking to connect with relatable experiences, ”Daring to Dad” offers a space to learn, reflect, and grow together. Tune in and be part of a community daring to rethink what it means to be a dad.

Publisher

Ryan Walton

Category

health & fitness · kids & family · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

13 May 2024

Latest episode

6 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Jan 2026

   From Dudes to Dads: Finding Your Place in Modern Fatherhood

   n this episode of Daring to Dad, Ryan sits down with therapist, writer, and father Ellie for an honest conversation about modern fatherhood, masculinity, and why so many dads feel unseen during the transition into parenting. They explore the emotional realities men often carry quietly, from anxiety and panic in early fatherhood to the pressure of shifting expectations at home. Together, they discuss how men can prepare for fatherhood, have clearer conversations with their partners, find community outside their relationship, and move from survival mode into intentional, grounded parenting.

2. 

   14 May 2025

   Unpacking Church Camp with Cara Meredith

   Ryan sits down with author Cara Meredith to unpack the beauty and harm of church camp culture—from Cry Night and purity culture to shame, identity, and emotional manipulation. Together they explore what it means to hold grace for younger versions of ourselves, raise kids with spiritual grounding, and reimagine belonging in faith spaces. Inspired by Cara’s new book Church Camp, this conversation is honest, tender, and deeply relatable.

3. 

   8 Apr 2025

   Postpartum Care is for Dads Too with Tisheila Justice

   What if postpartum isn’t just for moms? In this eye-opening conversation, trauma therapist Tisheila Justice unpacks the hidden emotional toll of fatherhood, revealing why dads need support too. From hormonal shifts to silent grief, this episode changes everything you thought you knew about life after birth.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

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