Special Fathers' Network Podcast

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Host David Hirsch talks to special fathers about their special families and their incredible accomplishments.

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  • Dad to Dad 272 - Father Medard Laz of Ft. Lauderdale, A Retired Catholic Priest, Serial Social Entrepreneur & Author Of Nine Books - Part 2

    22/09/2023 Duración: 38min

    Our guest this week is Father Medard Laz of Ft. Lauderdale, FL a retired Catholic priest for the Archdioscese of Chicago, founding pastor of Holy Family Church in Inverness Illinois, the author of nine books and a serial social entrepreneur. His achievements are many; so many in fact, that we’re presenting his conversation with David Hirsch in two parts. This week in part 2, we’ll hear about Father Laz’s not for profit ventures, his many books and more. Father Med is the founder of many non-profits, including:Rainbows For All ChildrenJoyful AgainTreats For The SoulHearts For HumanityAngels in Action -He is also the author of nine books including:Love Adds A Little Chocolate (1998)Life After Divorce (1998)Coping When Your Spouse Dies (1998)The Gathering: Jesus And Abortion A Story For Our Time (2020)Spiritual Guidance for Separated & DivorcedSix Levels Of A Happy MarriageLift Up My Spirit LordAfter Your Loved One DiesThat’s all on this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad podcast.Show Notes - Email – medardl

  • Dad to Dad 271 - Father Medard Laz of Ft. Lauderdale, A Retired Catholic Priest, Serial Social Entrepreneur & Author Of Nine Books

    15/09/2023 Duración: 42min

    Our guest this week is Father Medard Laz of Ft. Lauderdale, FL a retired Catholic priest for the Archdioscese of Chicago, founding pastor of Holy Family Church in Inverness Illinois, the author of nine books and a serial social entrepreneur. His achievements are many; so many in fact, that we’re presenting his conversation with David Hirsch in two parts. In this first installment we’ll hear about his home life growing up and the beginnings of a spiritual journey to help those in need.Father Med is the founder of many non-profits, including:Rainbows For All ChildrenJoyful AgainTreats For The SoulHearts For HumanityAngels in Action -He is also the author of nine books including: Love Adds A Little Chocolate (1998)Life After Divorce (1998)Coping When Your Spouse Dies (1998)The Gathering: Jesus And Abortion A Story For Our Time (2020)Spiritual Guidance for Separated & DivorcedSix Levels Of A Happy MarriageLift Up My Spirit LordAfter Your Loved One DiesThat’s all on this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad podc

  • Dad to Dad 270 - Eric Swithin of Florence, AL Founder Of Outdoor Adventures, Filmmaker & Outspoken Advocate For The Fatherless

    08/09/2023 Duración: 50min

    Our guest this week is Eric Swithin of Florence, AL a retired U.S. Marine, a former youth pastor, now founder and executive director of Outdoor Adventures as well as The Alliance For Ending The Fatherless Epidemic. Eric and his wife, Kameron, have been married for 14 years and are the proud parents of two children: Mason (6) and McKinzie (4).After some formative years in the U.S. Marines and serving as a youth pastor, Eric has found his calling: to end the fatherless epidemic through mentorship. Eric is the founder and executive director of Outdoor Adventures and creator of the film “Fatherless Epidemic.” Eric works with youth, many who are fatherless, and through Biblical based teaching and experiences, empowers them to chart a new path for themselves and serve as leaders in their families and the community at-large.We’ll hear Eric’s story on this episode of the Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad podcast.Show Links - Email – eric@outdooradventures.clubWebsite- http://www.fatherlessepidemic.org/Website – http

  • Dad to Dad 269 - Eric Jorgensen of Frederick, MD A Retired Navy Vet, Widower & Father Of A Son With Autism Offers Disability Planning Advice

    01/09/2023 Duración: 53min

    Our guest this week is Eric Jorgensen of Frederick, MD a retired Navy veteran, widower, founder of True North Disability Planning, cancer survivor and father of two, including a son with Autism.Eric and his wife, Christine, were married for 12 years before, very sadly, she passed away in April 2012, after a short battle with HLH (Hemophagocytic Lympho Histiocystosis), a rare autoimmune disease. They are the proud parents of two; including William (23), who has Autism, is non-verbal with learning & intellectual disabilities, and mental health challenges. Eric reflects on his 20+ years in the Navy and work aboard submarines as well as his more recent battle with cancer. He also talks about his frustration navigating the world of disability resources that lead to creating Spectrum Needs Navigator, which starting in 2020 lead to creating True North Disability Planning, a company whose mission is: to make Disability Planning accessible to all.Eric also publishes a weekly newsletter entitled: Waypoints and is t

  • Dad to Dad 268 - Tony Brescia of West Dundee, IL Father Of Two Including A Son With Tubular Sclerosis & Co-Chair Of Project Alex Communities

    25/08/2023 Duración: 48min

    Our guest this week is Tony Brescia of West Dundee, IL who owns a Hallmark store, is the father of two including a son with Tuberous Sclerosis, and more recently is raising funds to create Project ALEX Communities, a unique residential community for adults with intellectual disabilities. Tony and his wife, Joelle, have been married for 34 years and are the proud parents of two boys: Jason (28) and Alex (32) who was born with Tuberous Sclerosis, a rare genetic disease that causes non-cancerous (benign) tumors to grow in the brain and several areas of the body, including the spinal cord, nerves, eyes, lung, heart, kidneys, and skin. Tony owns the Joelle's Hallmark Shop in Clarendon Hills. Joelle and Tony also have a vision for building Project ALEX Communities. ALEX stands for Adult, Living EXperience and the mission is "establishing a safe (residential) living environment and create a community atmosphere for adults with intellectual / developmental disabilities and individuals without disabilities."We also le

  • Dad To Dad 267 - Jeff Zaugg of Minneapolis, MN, Father Of Four, Founder Of Fathers For The Fatherless & Host Of The Dad Awesome Podcast

    18/08/2023 Duración: 49min

    Our guest this week is Jeff Zaugg of Minneapolis, MN, a former pastor of family ministries, a fatherhood advocate and host of the DadAwesome Podcast. Jeff and his wife, Michelle, have been married for 17 years and are the proud parents of four daughters: Kiva (9), Ruthie (6), Raya (4) and Zara (2).Jeff has been an outspoken advocate for fathers and is founder of Fathers for the Fatherless, a non-profit dedicated to: activate dads to lead with wonder—building intentional connection with their kids while experiencing God’s awesomeness together.Jeff is also the host of the DadAwesome Podcast now with nearly 300 episodes. In fact he interviewed David Hirsch, 21CD founder and host of the SFN Dad To Dad Podcast. Here is a link to that interview episdoe #274: https://www.dadawesome.org/blog/274-2We also learn about the Zaugg family RV travels (yes all six of them) all over the U.S. the past two years. It's a touching and uplifting story all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast.Show Links:Email – jeff@dadawe

  • Dad to Dad 266 - Dan Redfield of Anchorage, AK A Filmmaker & Father of Three Including Ava, Who Passed Away From Infantile Tay-Sachs at Six

    11/08/2023 Duración: 49min

    Our guest this week is Dan Redfield of Anchorage, AK who is an Emmy nominated filmmaker and the father of three children.Dan and his wife, Kristen, have been married for two years and are proud parents of three children; Henry (8 mo.), Reagan (3) and Ava, who very sadly passed away in November 2021 at age six, after suffering from Infantile Tay-Sachs, a rare inherited genetic disease. We’ll hear how Dan developed a passion for film making and how that led to the creation of the PBS documentary film 'Granted,' which led to creating short documentary films for other families touched by disabiltiy, in the name of Adventures for Ava, a non-profit dedicated to helping families with special needs capture memories. That’s all on this episode of the Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast.Show Notes - Email – dan@danredfield.comWebsite – https://www.danredfield.com/Website – https://www.avasstory.orgLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/danredfield/Cure Tay-Sachs Foundation - https://www.curetay-sachs.org/Nationa

  • Dad to Dad 265 - Krista Mason of Holland, MI Founder Of Benjamin's Hope Named After Son Benjamin, Who Is Autistic

    04/08/2023 Duración: 52min

    Our guest this week is Krista Mason, of Holland, Michigan, a Christian, wife and mother. Krista and her husband, David have been married for 32 years and are the proud parent of two boys: James (29) and Benjamin (27), who has Autism and developmental delays. Krista is also the co-founder of Benjamin’s Hope, a live, learn, play, worship farmstead community where people of all abilities are transformed by the love Christ. The Ben's Hope Way: Committed to loving God and others,we fiercely respect the dignity intelligence and value of all humans. We are creative, courageous and committed to excellence. Through the love of Christ we live the abundant life togetherWe’ll hear the story of Benjamin’s Hope and more on this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast. It’s a fascinating conversation, one which you are sure to enjoy.Show Notes -Email – k.mason@benjaminshope.netLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/krista-mason-90a804b/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/benjaminshopeWebsite – https://www.benjaminshope.n

  • Dad to Dad 264 - Siggi Thorseinn-Gudmunsson of Akranes, Iceland A Father Of Five Including Four With Special Needs

    28/07/2023 Duración: 40min

    Our guest this week is Siggi Thosseinn-Gudmundson of Akranes, Iceland who is a healthcare professional and father of five including four with special needs.Siggi and his wife, Fridur, have known each other since they were 15 years of age and have been married for 8 years. They are the proud parents of five children: Sittimfia (7), who has ADHD, Gudmuntuk (12), who is Autistic and non-verbal, Kolbrun (14) who has Prader-Willi Syndrome and Autism, and Matthias (16) who has Autism. Very sadly they lost your first child, Oscar, at 24 weeks gestation more than 15 years ago. We’ll hear how Siggi and Fridur have perseverd the loss of a child and embraced being parents to children with a wide range of special healthcare needs. We also learn how Siggi has struggled balancing family and work along with a limited amount of formal education. What Siggi may lack from an academic perspective, he more than makes up with his commitment to family and being present: physically, emotionally and spiritually for his wife and chil

  • Dad to Dad 263 - Hutch Matteson of Cumming, GA A Career Pastor, Father Of Four & Founder of The Pier Foundation For People Disabilities

    21/07/2023 Duración: 48min

    Our guest this week is Hutch Matteson of Cumming, GA a pastor for 37 years and more recently the founder of The Pier Center Foundation, opening doors for adults with intellectual disabilities.Hutch and his wife, Cindy, are the proud parents of four children; Julia (26), Jenna (28), Jonathan (30) and Josh (33), who has Down Syndrome.We’ll hear about the poor advice the Mattesons received shortly after Josh's birth about all the things Josh would be unable to do. We learn about the supporting organizations that Josh benefited from, including: High Hope Early Intervention, Special Olympics, and their GA-based church, to name a few.We also learn about how the Matteson family experience informed and inspired them in 2011 to create The Pier Foundation which has been opening doors of opportunity for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, including life & job skills training, and even some jobs, which provides these adults with different abilities a genuine sense of purpose, fulfillment, dignity

  • Dad to Dad 262 - Adam Terry of Nashville, TN Father of Three Including A Son With Noonan Syndrome & A Traumatic Brain Injury

    14/07/2023 Duración: 56min

    Our guest this week is Adam Terry of Nashville, TN who is the director of business analytics at Adhere Health in Nashville.Adam and his wife Catherine have been married for 18 years and are the rpuod parents of three children; Brooke (6), Callie (9) and Will (12), who has Noonan Syndrome, a genetic condition that stops typical development in various parts of the body.More recently Will suffered a traumatic brain injury. We’ll hear the Terry family story, including how their faith has helped them cope with Will’s injury.That’s all in this episode of the Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast.Show Links - Email – terryad70@hotmail.comLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-terry-a8692626/Vanderbilt Children’s CHAMPions Tri My Best video - https://vimeo.com/821419152?share=copyNoonan Syndrome Foundation - https://www.teamnoonan.org/Special Fathers Network -SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 500+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with

  • Dad to Dad 261 - Frank McKinney of Delray Beach, FL (Part 2) Real Estate Artist, Best-Selling Author, Philanthro-Capitalist, Ultramarathoner

    07/07/2023 Duración: 41min

    Our guest this week is Frank McKinney of Delray Beach, FL a father, real estate artist, eight time best-selling author, philanthro-capitalist & 12 time badwater135 ultramarathon competitor.This is part two of a two part interview. In last week’s episode we heard Frank talk about the first of his his five aspirations, the importance of family. In part two we’ll hear more about Frank’s other four aspirations, the role of faith and much more. Frank and his wife Nilsa have been married for 33 years and are the proud parents of Laura (24). Professionally, Frank has built and renovated 44 ocean-front mansions with an average selling price of $44M. He is known as a real artist with a flair for creating these one of a kind master pieces and for the way he markets them. Frank is also the best-selling author of eight books in 5 different genres. In reverse chronologicle order they are:Adversitology: Overcoming Adversity When You’re Hanging On By A Thread (March 2023)Aspire: How To Create Your Own Reality And Alter

  • Dad to Dad 260 - Frank McKinney of Delray Beach, FL Father, Real Estate Artist, Best-Selling Author, Philanthro-Capitalist & Ultramarathoner

    30/06/2023 Duración: 44min

    Our guest this week is Frank McKinney of Delray Beach, FL a father, real estate artist, eight time best-selling author, philanthro-capitalist & 12 time badwater135 ultramarathon competitor. Frank and his wife Nilsa have been married for 33 years and are the proud parents of Laura (24). Professionally, Frank has built and renovated 44 ocean-front mansions with an average selling price of $44M. He is known as a real artist with a flair for creating these one of a kind master pieces and for the way he markets them. Frank is also the best-selling author of eight books in 5 different genres. In reverse chronologicle order they are:Adversitology: Overcoming Adversity When You’re Hanging On By A Thread (March 2023)Aspire: How To Create Your Own Reality And Alter Your DNA (November 2021)The Other Thief: A Collision Of Love, Flesh & Faith (September 2018)The Tap (February 2009)Dead Fred, Flying Lunchboxes And The Good Luck Circle (January 2009)Burst This!: Frank McKinney’s Bubble Proof Real Estate Strategies (

  • Dad to Dad 259 - Ryan Wolfe of Canton, OH Is President & Executive Director Of Ability Ministry, Equipping Churches To Embrace Disability

    23/06/2023 Duración: 45min

    Our guest this week is Ryan Wolfe of Canton, OH, who is a minister as well president and executive director of Ability Ministry, founded in 1983, an independent Christian nonprofit that provides resources, curriculum, training, and residential services designed to equip and empower the disability community.. Ryan and his wife Melissa have been married for 25 years and are the proud parents of two children, Rocco (16) and Zoey (14) who is dislexia.We’ll hear all about Ryan and his work on this week’s Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast.Show Links - Email – ryan@ccdmonline.orgLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-wolfe-a121021a/Website – https://abilityministry.com/Disabililty is Beautiful - https://disabilityisbeautiful.comFacebook Page https://www.facebook.com/AbilityMinistry/YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/AbilityMinistry?app=desktop Instagram https://www.instagram.com/abilityministry/?hl=enSpecial Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children w

  • Dad to Dad 258 - Ben Mattlin of Los Angeles, CA, Author & Disability Advocate Reflects On Life Over 60 Years With Spinal Muscular Atrophy

    16/06/2023 Duración: 50min

    Our guest this week is Ben Mattlin of Los Angeles, CA a disability advocate, an author, educator and writer. Ben was born in New York City in 1962 with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a congenital muscle weakness. He attended the Walden School, Rudolf Steiner High School, and Harvard University, graduating cum laude.Ben and his wife, Mary, have been married for 34 years and are the proud parents of two adult daughters. Ben is a freelance writer and frequent contributor to Financial Advisor magazine. His writings have appeared in the New York Times, LA Times, and The Washington Post, to name a few.He is also the author of: three books Miracle Boy Grows Up (2012), In Sickness & In Health (2018), and Disability Pride: Dispatches From A post-ADA World. (2022) Ben reflects on being mainstreamed educationally, his objections to being labeled and misrepresented by the National MDA as a youth and how he has gone on to live a full and rewarding life as a husband, father and being gainfully employed, despite being c

  • Dad to Dad 257 - David Ross of Little Hampton, England, A Rare Disease Advocate Reflects On His Cowden Syndrome Diagnosis

    09/06/2023 Duración: 31min

    Our guest this week is David Ross of Little Hampton, England. David is a rare disease advocate for mens mental health. He plans and hosts valuable international support calls focused on men in the rare disease community. David also has a rare disease himself called Cowden Syndrome, a rare genetic inherited condition. People with Cowden syndrome often have many noncancerous, tumor-like growths. They may also have an increased risk of developing certain cancers. Experts estimate it affects 1 in 200,000 people. The condition often goes underdiagnosed because some healthcare providers may not recognize its symptoms.David reflects on the relationship with his daughter and the importance of communicating with loved ones and friends as part of confronting the challenges associated with rare disease and one's own mortality, all on this week’s Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast.Show Links -Email – rarediseasedad@gmail.comLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-ross-844965171/Eurodis Rare Diseases Europ

  • Dad to Dad 256 - Jahmeer Reynolds of El Sobrante, CA Father of Five Including Two With Autism & ED Of Marin County Cooperation Team

    02/06/2023 Duración: 54min

    Our guest this week is Jahmeer Reynolds of El Sobrante, CA, who is the father of five children and Executive Director of the Marin County Cooperation Team, a black led multi service agency that provides services and support to the community. Jahmeer and his wife, Shakira, have been married for 12 years and are the proud parents of two young boys with Autism.We’ll hear Jahmeer’s story, the years they lived and worked in Abu Dhabi, his thoughts on fatherhood and working hand in hand with the community as well as his thoughts on the importance of developing positive police relations, including his TEDx Talk entitled: 'Reimagining Policing For The Good Of All.'That's all here on this episode of the Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Notes -Email – jahmeerreynolds80@gmail.com LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahmeerreynolds/details/experience/TEDx Talk - https://www.ted.com/talks/jahmeer_reynolds_reimagining_policing_for_the_good_of_all Marin County Cooperation Team - https://www.marincountycoo

  • Dad to Dad 255 - Steve Chatman of Cookeville, TN, Pastor, Father of Five Including Two with Down Syndrome & VP at Rising Above Ministries

    26/05/2023 Duración: 53min

    Our guest this week is Steve Chatman of Cookeville, TN who is a pastor and VP at Rising Above Ministries, a Christian non-profit whose mission is 'to provide special-needs families with support, encouragement, inspiration, and community based a belief that God deeply loves all families and wants them to know that love in an authentic and meaningful way."Steve and his wife, Lori Ann, have been married for 25 years and are the proud parents of five children: Taylor (27), Josie (20), Emily (19), Mallory (17) and Russell (12). The three oldest are adopted and Josie & Emily 'the Downs Duo' have Down Syndrome.For most of his career Steve has been a pastor. More recently he has signed on with Rising Above Ministries, where he is VP, where leads Ministry Advancement & Pastoral Care as well as the men's ministry among other responsibilities. We’ll hear Steve’s story and his views on life in this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast.Show Notes - Email – schatman@risingaboveministries.orgWebsite – https://

  • Dad to Dad SFN 254 - Jesse White Former Illinois Secretary Of State & Founder Of The Jesse White Tumblers

    19/05/2023 Duración: 59min

    Our guest this week is Jesse White of Chicago, who is the recently retired Illinois Secretary of State, who served in that capacity for 24 years and under five governors. Prior to serving as Secretary of State, he was the Cook County Recorder of Deeds for seven years and a member of the Illinois House of Representatives for 16 years. Prior to his five decades long political career he served as a paratrooper in the US Army and was a member of the 101st Airborne Division and Illinois National Guard. Jesse was also a Chicago Public School teacher and administrator for 33 years. He also played minor league baseball for the Chicago Cubs after his time in the Army. Perhaps, most impressively, starting in 1959 he founded the Jesse White Tumblers, which has provided more than 19,000 at-risk youth (girls and boys) with training and guidance to make positive choices and learn important lessons for life. Jesse White Tumbler teams have performed at countless parades, NFL, MLB, and NBA games. They have also performed all

  • Dad to Dad 253 - Francis Arana of Georgetown, Grand Cayman, Head of Anti-Money Laundering, Father Of Two, Including One with Autism

    12/05/2023 Duración: 50min

    Our guest this is week Francis Arana of Georgetown, Grand Cayman, who is head of Anti-Money Laundering for the Cayman Islands.Francis and his his wife, Helen, have been married for 30 years and are the proud parents of two boys; Nayil (23) and Khalid (19) who is Autistic.Francis and Helen are originally from Belize. They both studied in the U.S. and have lived in the Cayman Islands for 20 years. One of the organizations that has played an instrumental role has been Inclusion Cayman, whose mission is: "to support the community in the commitment to cultivating and upholding values and practices that ensure the equal rights of ALL individuals and families, regardless of ability."We’ll hear Francis’ story on this week’s Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast.Show Links - Email - Francis.Arana@gov.kyPhone -(345) 244-2392Inclusion Cayman: https://inclusioncayman.kySpecial Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 500+ SFN Mentor Fathers,

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