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058 – Bob Mendez’ son Robert was born with no arms and no legs and is a varsity high school football coach.
On this Dad to Dad podcast we hear the story of a boy who was born with no arms and no legs, who went on to become an inspiring and successful high school varsity football coach. Host David Hirsch talks
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057 – Tim Kuck, co-founder of Nathaniel’s Hope, named after his son who passed away at age 4
In this Dad to Dad Podcast we talk with special father, Tim Kuck. Tim not only builds boats – he’s the COO of Regal Marine, but he’s also a special father to three children, including Nathanial who passed away at
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056 – Chicago singing legend Wayne Messmer, a special Grandfather and Grand “Dude”..
In this Dad to Dad Podcast we talk with the legendary Chicago voice, Wayne Messmer. For decades Wayne has sung the national anthem for every sports team in Chicago. He’s been on TV, the radio, the stage, the screen, and
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055 – Becky Davidson, a solo parent of a son with profound special needs.
In this Dad to Dad Podcast we talk with our first Mom. Becky Davidson is a podcaster, author and mother to Jon Alex, who has multiple special needs. Becky and her husband Jeff formed Rising Above Ministries.org, a national organization
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054 – Rich Gathro, father of two young adults, including son, Will, who was born with a rare genetic disease, Schizencephaly.
In this Dad to Dad Podcast we meet Rich Gathro. Rich and his wife Kathy are parents of two young adults, one of whom, Will, was born with a rare birth defect, Schizencephaly. We’ll hear the Gathro family story including
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053 – Steve Duffley’s son Christopher is a blind & Autistic internet singing sensation
In this Dad to Dad Podcast, host David Hirsch talks with special father, Steve Duffley. Steve’s son Chris, who is blind and autistic, is an internet singing sensation who has inspired millions with his voice and his message. Transcript: Dad
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052- John Shouse, advocate for people with autism and dad of autistic son, Evan.
In this Dad to Dad Podcast host David Hirsch talks with John Shouse, father of three, including Evan, who is autistic. John advocates on behalf of people with autism in his home state of Tennessee and he’s David Hirsch’s guest
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051 – Bo Bigelow, father of two, including a child with Autism and USP7, a rare gene mutation.
In this Dad to Dad Podcast host David Hirsch talks with special father Bo Bigelow, a lawyer, cofounder of Disorder: A rare film festival and father of two, including Tess, who has a rare disease related to the mutation of
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050 – Rick Bovell father five, including two boys on the autism spectrum
In this Dad to Dad Podcast, host David Hirsch talks with Rick Bovell, an ordained minister and father of five, including two boys on the autism spectrum. Rick works with other dads and families as part of Joni and friends.
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049 – Haki Nkrumah is devoted to helping teen fathers.
In this Dad to Dad Podcast we hear from the inexhaustible Haki Nkrumah, who has devoted his life to helping young fathers be better dads. Haki started the charitable organization Young Fathers of Central Florida, and he helps young dads
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048 – Gregg Chalmers’ son Ryan didn’t let Spina Bifida keep him from being a sports champion.
In this Dad to Dad Podcast we hear from an amazing father with three amazing children. One of those kids, Ryan, is a Paralympic champion with Spina Bifida who has pushed his wheelchair all the way across America to benefit
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047- Seth Keiffer, country music artist, dad & stepdad of 4 including a child with autism
In this Dad to Dad podcast we hear from country music artist, Seth Keiffer, a fatherland stepfather of four including a child with autism. Seth has great stories to tell and great music as well. He’s David Hirsch’s guest on
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046 – Jon Ebersole, father of twin girls with Cerebral Palsy
Jon and his wife Peggy have three children including twin girls who both have Cerebral Palsy, Jon is also the Senior Director of Joni and Friends, serving individuals and families with disability for over 40 years. And he’s David Hirsch’s
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045 – Author Rick Daynes, father of 5 including 3 kids with special needs
In this Dad to Dad podcast we hear from special father, Rick Daynes. Rick doesn’t have a child with special needs, he has three children with special needs. And he’s written a book to help other special needs dads and
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044 – Tom Delaney – father of Jack, who has Down Syndrome
In this Dad to Dad podcast, host David Hirsch talks with his guest Tom Delaney. Tom’s the president of Bankers Insurance Services, he has two boys Charlie and Jack who has Down Syndrome. We’ll hear the story of Tom’s family
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043 – Charles Ware, whose son was seriously injured playing basketball
In this Dad to Dad podcast, host David Hirsch talks with Dr. Charles Ware, president emeritus of Crossroads Bible College in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Ware’s son Matt was seriously injured while attending a high school basketball practice. We’ll hear about
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042 – Paul Koza, a father of triplets, two of whom are autistic
Meet Paul Koza, a retired sales executive. Paul has four boys, two whom were diagnosed with autism. He’s an engaging guy and he’s our special guest on this Dad to Dad podcast. Transcript: Dad to Dad 42 Paul Koza, a
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041 – Author Stacy Tetschner wrote a book to help parents of kids with Down Syndrome.
He wrote the book “Windows into Heaven – Stories Celebrating Down Syndrome” He’s the father of three, including an adopted boy with Down Syndrome. He’s Stacy Tetschner and he has an amazing story to tell on this Dad to Dad
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