12 Faith Practices for Dads and Daughters to Thrive (Interview with Kerry Hasenbalg)

April 10, 2025Michelle Watson

Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast I’m joined by my friend Kerry Hasenbalg as we talk to fathers about how to strategically lead their daughters in 12 faith practices based on her newly released book, “The Way of Becoming: 12 Practices for a Thriving Soul.” If you’re a dad who wants practical ideas for strengthening your spiritual leadership, you’ll love this episode!

To learn more about Kerry, check out her website, her new book, her blog, or find her on social media on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, or YouTube.

Dads Empowering Daughters to Live with Boldness, Purpose, and Passion (Interview with Misty Phillip)

March 27, 2025Michelle Watson

Hey Dads…Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast, I’m joined by my good friend, Misty Phillip, as we talk about her new book: SPARK YOUR INFLUENCE: INSPIRING WOMEN TO LEAD WITH BOLDNESS, PURPOSE AND PASSION. If you want to be more intentional about how you guide and support your daughter to discover her God-given purpose and passion, this is an interview you’ll definitely want to listen to!

To find out more about Misty, check out her website, new book, or find her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

What a Christian Dad Looks Like in an Age of Confusion and Corruption (Interview with Dr. Glenn Packiam)

March 13, 2025Michelle Watson

Hi Dads…Today I have an incredible guest joining me on The Dad Whisperer Podcast, Dr. Glenn Packiam (who is a pastor and a Senior Fellow at the Barna Group), and we’re discussing his new book that’s being released this week while tying it to fathering. We’ve titled our conversation: WHAT A CHRISTIAN DAD LOOKS LIKE IN AN AGE OF CONFUSION AND CORRUPTION. If you’re in a place where you're struggling with finding your way in the current culture as it relates to your faith, this is a conversation you definitely want to listen to because you’ll be validated and encouraged!

To learn more about Glenn, check out his Website, Podcast, “The Resilient Pastor,” or his new book, “What’s A Christian Anyway?” Additionally, you can find him on social media on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn.

Turning the Turbulent Teen Years Into Triumph

February 27, 2025Michelle Watson

Hi Dads…If you have an adolescent daughter, today’s episode of The Dad Whisperer Podcast is just for YOU. I’ve titled it: TURNING THE TURBULENT TEEN YEARS INTO TRIUMPH! As you know, I’ve spent decades counseling and mentoring teenage girls and I absolutely LOVE this age! Today I’m giving you some surprising and helpful insights into what she’s experiencing developmentally so you can better connect with her during this incredible time in her life.

A Dad’s Guide to Talking with His Daughter About Sexual Integrity (Interview with Jim Burns)

February 13, 2025Michelle Watson

It’s a joy to be joined on The Dad Whisperer Podcast by my friend, Dr. Jim Burns, founder of HomeWord—an organization that invests in seeing families succeed. Jim is a GirlDad himself and today he’s sharing stories about how he led us three daughters in conversations about SEX. We’ve titled our interview, “A Dad’s Guide to Talking with His Daughter About Sexual Integrity” and you’ll love hearing his wisdom as he brings God’s heart into this topic in practical ways.

How The Anxious Generation is Influencing Your Daughter and What You as Her Dad Can Do About It

January 30, 2025Michelle Watson

Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast, I’m reviewing one of the most significant books I’ve read in a long time by Dr. Jonathan Haidt titled, “The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness.” If you’re a dad (or a mom) who wants more insight into how your daughter is being negatively impacted by exchanging a play-based childhood for a phone-based childhood---coupled with MY PRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR HOW YOU CAN PROACTIVELY LEAD HER IN A POSITIVE DIRECTION---you’ll definitely want to listen to (and share) this episode. I promise it will be worth your time!

When Your Wife is Jealous of Your Relationship with Your Daughter (Interview with Mona Corwin)

January 16, 2025Michelle Watson

Hi Dads…Has your wife (or ex-wife) ever been jealous of your relationship with your daughter? In today’s interview on The Dad Whisperer Podcast, I’m joined by my dear friend, Mona Corwin—also known as The Mom Mentor—and together we address this tricky topic with proactive strategies to move forward toward a win-win with the women in your family!

To learn more about Mona, check out her website, podcast, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest!

The ICAN’s of Fathering (Interview with Dr. Ken Canfield)

January 02, 2025Michelle Watson

Happy New Year Dads! As a way to hit the ground running, I invited my husband, Dr. Ken Canfield, to join me today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast to share with you 4️⃣ dimensions of effective fathering. The “I-CAN’s of Fathering” will help you set a strong course for 2025!

To find out more about Dr. Ken, check out his website, Facebook, or Instagram!

How to Keep Your Daughter Out of Therapy

December 19, 2024Michelle Watson

Hi Dad…today I’m shooting straight and presenting 26 specific ways—from A to Z—that you can positively invest in your daughter so she’ll have your support and perhaps not need therapy. In other words, all these things will make a HUGE, PROACTIVE difference by strengthening her mental health as you stand with her and give her what she needs. Go Dads!

Transgender, Gay, and God: Taboo Topics Dads Should be Talking About With Their Daughters But Don’t (Interview with Mike Novotny)

December 05, 2024Michelle Watson

Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast I’m joined again by Pastor Mike Novotny for the second of a two-part conversation. As we continue addressing complex topics from a place of biblical wisdom, our title is… “Transgender, Gay and God: Taboo Topics Dads Should be Talking About With Their Daughters But Don’t.” Mike’s insights and approach will equip you as dads to lean in with grace AND truth as you connect with your daughters while keeping communication with her moving forward in proactive ways.

To learn more from and about Mike, check out his new book, podcast, blog, and website with Time of Grace Ministries, or follow him on Facebook and Instagram!

Depression, Sex, Porn, and Alcohol: Taboo Topics Dads Should be Talking About With Their Daughters But Don’t (Interview with Mike Novotny)

November 21, 2024Michelle Watson

Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast I’m joined by Pastor Mike Novotny for the first of a two-part conversation where we’re talking about themes from his new book. Trust me when I say you definitely want to listen to this interview on “Depression, Sex, Porn, and Alcohol: Taboo Topics Dads Should be Talking About With Their Daughters But Don’t.” You’ll be inspired and equipped to lean into these intense subjects with your daughter as Mike walks you through them with wisdom and truth.

To learn more from and about Mike, check out his new book, podcast, blog, and website with Time of Grace Ministries, or follow him on Facebook and Instagram!

Raising Daughters with Big, Baffling Behaviors (Interview with Robyn Gobbel)

November 07, 2024Michelle Watson

Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast I’m joined by Robyn Gobbel, a neuroscience and parenting expert, who will rock your world in the best of ways. If you’re a dad—or a mom---who is RAISING A DAUGHTER WITH BIG, BAFFLING BEHAVIORS (this is from the title of her best-selling book ), today’s episode will give you practical and powerful tools so you can be the best parent you can be!

To find out more about Robyn, check out her website, podcast, and book, and connect with her on Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn.

How to Increase Empathy When You Never Learned How

October 24, 2024Michelle Watson

Dad, do you struggle to understand your daughter’s emotions and have genuine empathy for her experiences? Difficult as it is, today’s episode of The Dad Whisperer Podcast will give you practical tips and help you reflect on why that might be, bringing the conversation full-circle to help you become more kind to not only your daughter, but to all others in your life. You won’t want to miss it!

Dads, Daughters, and Dating: How to Lead Conversations that Matter (Interview with Rhonda Stoppe)

October 10, 2024Michelle Watson

Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast I’m joined by my amazing friend Rhonda Stoppe who is a woman I describe as fierce, feisty, faithful-filled and funny! I can think of no one better than her to talk to dads about how to lead their daughters into vital conversations around dating. She vulnerably shares her own story and gives dads practical action steps. You don’t want to miss this one!

To learn more about Rhonda, check out her website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn!

The Collision that Changed "the Boz' from FatherLESSness to FatherFULLness (Interview with Brian Bosworth)

September 26, 2024Michelle Watson

Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast, I'm joined by NFL linebacker-turned-actor (who has starred in over 20 movies!), Brian Bosworth----a.k.a. "The Boz." You'll appreciate hearing his story about a collision that changed him from being fatherLESS to FatherFULL. He's also a GirlDad who is intentionally engaging his daughter's heart from the overflow of his own healing journey.

To find out more about Brian, check him out on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

14 Ways a Dad Can be Supportive of His Daughter When She’s Triggered and Tapped Out

September 12, 2024Michelle Watson

Hey Dad…If you’ve ever struggled in knowing how to support your daughter when she’s overwhelmed and emotionally flooded, you’ll LOVE today’s podcast because you'll learn proactive strategies that really work! I’ve titled this episode: "14 Ways a Dad Can be Supportive of His Daughter When She’s Triggered and Tapped Out.” Consider this your personal invitation to expand your skill set by joining me today!

It’s Time to be Addressing the Way Your Daughter is Dressing (Interview with Terra Mattson)

August 29, 2024Michelle Watson

Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast I’m joined by one of my best friends, Terra Mattson. She is a seasoned counselor, speaker, author, leader, and entrepreneur…as well as being a GirlMom to two incredible teenage daughters. The title of our conversation is: “It’s Time to be Addressing the Way Your Daughter is Dressing” and we give practical information to equip you as Dads (and Moms) to enter into this space with your girls. This is your personal invitation to join us today!

To find out more about Terra, check out her website, podcast, Facebook, and instagram!

The Dad’s Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal Daughter (Interview with Laine Lawson Craft)

August 15, 2024Michelle Watson

Hey Dad…Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast I’m joined by best-selling author and host of the Warfare Parenting Podcast, Laine Lawson Craft. We’ve titled this episode, "The Dad’s Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal Daughter." Laine has been through what she calls “a living hell” as she contended for THREE prodigal children who are all now walking in freedom with their relationships restored. For those of you who have been there or are there now, you need a battle plan and warfare strategies to fight for your daughter. You’ll receive just that and more today.

To find out more about Laine, check out her website, podcast, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter!

Daddying Daughters Through the Dilemma of Divorce (Interview with David A.R. White)

August 01, 2024Michelle Watson

If you’re a dad who has been divorced, you’ll definitely want to listen to this interview. My guest coach today is David AR White, a movie and television producer, writer, and actor who is best recognized for his starring role in the GOD’S NOT DEAD movie franchise as Pastor Dave. He is also a founding partner of the leading faith and family film studio, Pure Flix and Pinnacle Peak Pictures. Today David opens up about how he has proactively navigates the dilemma of divorce with his two daughters while being an intentional father.

To find out more about David A.R. White, see his website, podcast, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter!

Five to Thrive: How a Dad Survives When He’s Outnumbered and Outdaughtered (Interview with Pastor Jonas Hill)

July 18, 2024Michelle Watson

Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast I have a guest joining me who has dialed in deep as a dad to FIVE DAUGHTERS! Pastor Jonas Hill is an intentional and invested father to his daughters who are in their teen’s and 20’s, as well as being a first time granddad to a GRANDDAUGHTER. You’ll love hearing his heart and wisdom in our interview titled, Five to Thrive: How a Dad Survives When He’s Outnumbered and Outdaughtered!

To find out more about Pastor Jonas, check out his website, Facebook, and Instagram.

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