A podcast for dads, walking through the real, raw, and rewarding journey of fatherhood. In these conversations, we'll share the struggles and victories of raising children today, while learning from the wisdom of those who came before us. Passing the torch to our generation, because it's our time to carry it.
Generations Church pastor Sol Rexius discusses intentionality with fatherhood, and his new book to help you pray with your children.
23 Sept 2026
Marlin Rice: 7 Things Every Dad Should Give His Kids
Entomologist Marlin Rice shares his story and breaks down the essentials of what every dad needs to give to his children.
16 Sept 2026
Roger Underwood: Why Persistence Has The Ultimate Payoff
Entrepreneur Roger Underwood sits down with Fireside Fatherhood to talk parenting, work, and balancing life
9 Sept 2026
Mark Vance: What Every Young Dad Needs To Know About Money
Mark Vance joins Fireside Fatherhood.
2 Sept 2026
Lance Dewein: What The Gospel Doesn’t Transform, Will Be Transferred To Your Children
Lance Dewein shares his story of Gospel transformation in his marriage and fatherhood.
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26 Aug 2026
Nate Carr: A Trophy Can’t Fill A Spiritual Void
Husband, Father, and Olympic Wrester Nate Carr shares his story.
19 Aug 2026
Season 2 Intro: It's All About Mentorship
Max and Matt lay out the vision for season 2 of Fireside Fatherhood
17 Dec 2025
Season 1 Finale with Max and Matt
Max and Matt Review season 1 and look forward to Season 2 of Fireside Fatherhood
10 Dec 2025
Leading Your Children In Transparency With Troy Nesbitt
Troy Nesbitt is the president of the Salt Network, and the founding pastor of Cornerstone Church of Ames. Matt and Max sit down with Troy
3 Dec 2025
Fathering In The Midst Of A Corrupt World With Scott Reger
Scott Reger is a Special Agent In Charge for the Iowa Department of Public Safety and an elder at Candeo Church in Cedar Falls Iowa
26 Nov 2025
Calling Your Kids To An Inspired Life With Tim Boettger
Tim Boettger is the founder and president of Inspired Life, and a pastor at Nazarene Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, IA
19 Nov 2025
When Family and Business Collide With Steve Burgason
Steve Burgason is a business owner and entrepreneur in Ames, IA. Matt and Max pick his brain about business, fatherhood, and parenting when your kids are family and employees.
12 Nov 2025
Why Loving Your Kids Means Putting Your Wife First with Steve Jones
Steve is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Executive Director at Cornerstone Counseling Center, along with being the executive director at Cornerstone Church.
5 Nov 2025
From Listening to Action: Max and Matt Review Episodes 2-4
Matt and Max review episodes 2-4 to talk about what we learned from Shane, JR, and Paul; and how to move forward from just listening to action as a Dad.
29 Oct 2025
8 Words That Will Change Your Parenting with Paul Sabino.
Paul Sabino is a church planter and pastor at Salt Church Gainesville. Max and Matt pick Paul's brain about how prioritizing confession over perfection could transform your parenting.
22 Oct 2025
The Question-Driven Dad with JR Briggs: Can Asking Better Questions Transform How You Lead Your Family?
Jr Briggs is the founder of Kairos Partnerships, and the author of the new release "The Art of Asking Better Questions". Matt and Max pick JR's brain about how dads asking intentional questions can cultivate deeper relationships in your family.
15 Oct 2025
The Discipline Of Delight With Shane Rothlisberger: Parenting From Joy, Not Fear
Matt and Max sit down with Shane Rothlisberger to hear how he's grown as dad, husband, and follower of Jesus while parenting 9 kids.
15 Oct 2025
Intro Episode
Max and Matt give in introduction to what Fireside Fatherhood is all about.
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