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Rising Above Dads Podcast

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by Rising Above Ministries

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Calling all dads in the special needs world—whether you’re navigating IEP meetings, meltdowns, or just trying to get through the day without stepping on a LEGO... this one’s for you. Rising Above Dads is the podcast where we talk real-life parenting with humor, honesty, and a whole lot of heart. No sugarcoating. No expert-only jargon. Just dads supporting dads, sharing laughs, and reminding each other we’re not in this alone. Tune in for funny fails, small victories, dad wisdom, and stories that’ll lift you up (or at least make you feel slightly more sane). Because fatherhood doesn’t come with a manual—but at least now, it comes with a podcast.

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July 16, 2026

Overcoming faulty assumptions and perceptions

Overcoming faulty assumptions and perceptions Episode Summary: In this episode of the Rising Above Dads podcast, the guys discuss how faulty assumptions and perceptions often cause others to make wrong conclusions about our family, and how our own faulty assumptions can lead us to make wrong decisions for our family. Meet the hosts:Steve Chatman is married to Lori Ann and has five children and four grandchildren. Two of his daughters have Down Syndrome. Steve serves as VP of Rising Above Ministries. He did his undergrad studies at Tennessee Tech and ETSU and later studied theology and family ministry at Bethel Seminary. He procrastinates often, enjoys watching old game shows onYouTube, and owns a banjo and a tuxedo, though he rarely uses either.Daniel Brooks is married to Dusti and has four sons, one of whom has Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome. Daniel serves as the Online Campus Pastor at his church and enjoys using technology and media to help people connect with God. He studied music performance at Tennessee Tech. He enjoys being with his family and watching his boyspursue their passions. He also likes to sing random songs on the podcast.Dustin Rawls is married to Mandy and has two children, Dylan and Madison, who was born with Spina Bifida. Dustin leads the Men’s Ministry at his church and loves discipleship. He works for the Tennessee Higher Education Commission and has never met an audience he didn’t enjoy. Whether bowling a perfect 300, becoming MTSU’s first homecoming king, orearning four degrees, he clearly has a need to prove something no one else cares about. Related links:www.risingaboveministries.orgContact us:schatman@risingaboveministies.orgAbout the ShowRising Above Dads is created & produced by Rising Above Ministries. To learn more aboutus and our resources for special-needs families, visit our website atwww.risingaboveministries.org. If you’ve enjoyed listening and want to hear more, we’d lovefor you to subscribe to our podcast or share it to encourage a friend. *Theme music and editing by Open Mic Studios.https://openmicrecordingstudio.com/

July 2, 2026

Disability, distractions, and discipleship.

Episode Summary: In this episode of the Rising Above Dads podcast, the hosts explore how caring for a loved one with disabilities can distract from faith development without intentional tools and practices that keep us connected to God. Meet the hosts: Steve Chatman is married to Lori Ann and has five children and four grandchildren. Two of his daughters have Down Syndrome. Steve serves as VP of Rising Above Ministries. He did his undergrad studies at Tennessee Tech and ETSU and later studied theology and family ministry at Bethel Seminary. He procrastinates often, enjoys watching old game shows on YouTube, and owns a banjo and a tuxedo, though he rarely uses either. Daniel Brooks is married to Dusti and has four sons, one of whom has Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome. Daniel serves as the Online Campus Pastor at his church and enjoys using technology and media to help people connect with God. He studied music performance at Tennessee Tech. He enjoys being with his family and watching his boys pursue their passions. He also likes to sing random songs on the podcast. Dustin Rawls is married to Mandy and has two children, Dylan and Madison, who was born with Spina Bifida. Dustin leads the Men’s Ministry at his church and loves discipleship. He works for the Tennessee Higher Education Commission and has never met an audience he didn’t enjoy. Whether bowling a perfect 300, becoming MTSU’s first homecoming king, or earning four degrees, he clearly has a need to prove something no one else cares about. Related links: www.risingaboveministries.org Contact us: schatman@risingaboveministies.org About the Show Rising Above Dads is created & produced by Rising Above Ministries. To learn more about us and our resources for special-needs families, visit our website at www.risingaboveministries.org. If you’ve enjoyed listening and want to hear more, we’d love for you to subscribe to our podcast or share it to encourage a friend. *Theme music and editing by Open Mic Studios. https://openmicrecordingstudio.com/

June 18, 2026

Dad, where are you?

Episode Summary: In this episode of the Rising Above Dads podcast, our hosts discuss the importance of knowing where we are emotionally, physically, relationally, and spiritually as a special-needs dad. Great conversation centered around Genesis chapter 3! Meet the hosts: Steve Chatman is married to Lori and has 5 children and 4 grandchildren. Two of his adult daughters live with Down Syndrome. Steve is Vice President of Rising Above Ministries. He studied Psychology and played rugby at Tennessee Tech and later studied theology and family ministry at Bethel Seminary. He procrastinates a lot, loves to watch old Gameshows on YouTube, and he owns a banjo and tuxedo but rarely uses either. Daniel Brooks is married to Dusti and has 4 sons, one of which has Congenital Central Hyperventilation Syndrome. Daniel is the Online Campus Pastor at his church and enjoys using technology and media to help others connect with God. He studied music performance at Tennessee Tech. In his spare time, he enjoys hanging with his family and watching his boys pursue their passions. He also likes to sing random songs that he thinks are relevant to the conversation during the podcast. Dustin Rawls is married to Mandy and has two children, Dylan and Madison who was born with Spina Bifida. Dustin serves as the Men’s Ministry director at his church and has a passion for discipleship. He works for the financial aid arm of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission and has never met an audience he didn’t love. Whether it was bowling a perfect 300, becoming the first ever homecoming king at MTSU, or finishing his fourth degree, clearly Dustin has a need to prove something that nobody else cares about. Related links: www.risingaboveministries.org Contact us: schatman@risingaboveministies.org About the Show Rising Above Dads is created & produced by Rising Above Ministries. To learn more about us and our resources for special-needs families, visit our website at www.risingaboveministries.org. If you’ve enjoyed listening and want to hear more, we’d love for you to subscribe to our podcast or share it to encourage a friend. *Theme music and editing by Open Mic Studios. https://openmicrecordingstudio.com/

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What is Rising Above Dads Podcast?: Calling all dads in the special needs world—whether you’re navigating IEP meetings, meltdowns, or just trying to get through the day without stepping on a LEGO... this one’s for you.

Rising Above Dads is the podcast where we talk real-life parenting with humor, honesty, and a whole lot of heart. No sugarcoating. No expert-only jargon. Just dads supporting dads, sharing laughs, and reminding each other we’re not in this alone.

Tune in for funny fails, small victories, dad wisdom, and stories that’ll lift you up (or at least make you feel slightly more sane).

Because fatherhood doesn’t come with a manual—but at least now, it comes with a podcast.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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