Today on the Dads with Daughters Podcast we spoke with CJ Ray about his experiences as a father but also about his music, his faith and more. CJ Ray is a son, a husband, a father and a Granddude.  His family is incredibly important to him and he has created his life and art around them. Learn more about this amazing dad! About CJ Ray While pursuing his desire to inspire, CJ RAY brings forth his collection of lyric-centered rock, pop and contemporary music. Inspired by the sounds of Train, Gavin DeGraw, Jack Johnson, John Mayer and Jason Mraz, CJ RAY combines hooks with intelligent lyrics of hope, contentment, love and forgiveness into each and every one of his songs. Raised as Chris O’Brien in a suburb north of Chicago, he started playing music at a young age at church and with kids from his middle school. His first venture was as a drummer in a four-member rock band that covered songs from bands like Led Zeppelin, Van Halen, and Bad Company and featured now-famous classmate, Tom Morello on guitar and lead vocals. Wanting to write and sing, Chris purchased his first guitar in eighth grade for $75 from a local second-hand music store and started writing songs. Influences on his early writings ranged from Neal Young and The Eagles to Led Zeppelin and Bryan Adams. During High School and College he continued to hone his songwriting skills while playing guitar and singing in working bands in Miami Florida and Chicago; eventually releasing a recording entitled Hard Road by CUSA in the mid 90’s. Now known as CJ RAY, this Nevada based, singer-songwriter is seeking to find the best avenue to share his songs of hope and grace as well as other emotional subjects of the heart, mind and soul. Chris wants his music to make his listeners find joy and peace in any circumstance they find themselves in.   Find CJ Ray Online: Official: https://www.cjray.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cjrayofficial/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/cjraymusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/cjraymusic YouTube: shorturl.at/zEH38   If you've enjoyed today's episode of the Dads With Daughters podcast we invite you to check out the Fatherhood Insider. The Fatherhood Insider is the essential resource for any dad that wants to be the best dad that he can be. We know that no child comes with an instruction manual and most are figuring it out as they go along. The Fatherhood Insider is full of valuable resources and information that will up your game on fatherhood. Through our extensive course library, an interactive forum, step-by-step roadmaps, and more you will engage and learn with experts but more importantly with dads like you. So check it out today! 

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Doing everything for his family and giving back with music with CJ Ray

Today on the Dads with Daughters Podcast we spoke with Gene, Wallis, Marren and Soleil Schriver about their experiences as a family but also about the music that Wallis, Marren and Soleil are making in their group, Wallis. We also explore how all four of them are working together to create music as a family! About Wallis Sixteen year old singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist WALLIS recently released her second single, “Another Day” on June 25th.  “Another Day” is the much-anticipated followup to the teen sensation’s 2020 viral hit, “Lonely Christmas.” The debut single from the then-15-year-old amassed over one million views on YouTube in just eighteen days in December.  If you want to learn more about Wallis, check out their website.  If you've enjoyed today's episode of the Dads With Daughters podcast we invite you to check out the Fatherhood Insider. The Fatherhood Insider is the essential resource for any dad that wants to be the best dad that he can be. We know that no child comes with an instruction manual and most are figuring it out as they go along. The Fatherhood Insider is full of valuable resources and information that will up your game on fatherhood. Through our extensive course library, an interactive forum, step-by-step roadmaps, and more you will engage and learn with experts but more importantly with dads like you. So check it out today!   

Finding themselves through their music with Gene, Wallis, Marren and Soleil Schriver

Today on the Dads with Daughters Podcast we spoke with comedian Greg Schwem and his daughter Natalie. We talk about fatherhood, comedy, and more.  Greg Schwem is more than a comedian; Greg Schwem is a motivational corporate comedian. And the corporate world has taken note.  Greg’s take on the 21st century workplace and work/life balance has landed him on SIRIUS Radio, Comedy Central, and the pages of Exceptional People Magazine. More than just a business humorist, Greg is also an author, nationally syndicated humor columnist, TV travel host, award-winning greeting card writer and creator of funnydadinc, voted one of the top Dad humor sites of 2020.  He is the author of numerous books including one that relates right back to fatherhood entitled: Text me if you're breathing: Observations, frustrations and life lessons from a low-tech dad. If you've enjoyed today's episode of the Dads With Daughters podcast we invite you to check out the Fatherhood Insider. The Fatherhood Insider is the essential resource for any dad that wants to be the best dad that he can be. We know that no child comes with an instruction manual and most are figuring it out as they go along. The Fatherhood Insider is full of valuable resources and information that will up your game on fatherhood. Through our extensive course library, an interactive forum, step-by-step roadmaps, and more you will engage and learn with experts but more importantly with dads like you. So check it out today!

Incorporating humor to help in parenting with comedian Greg Schwem

Today on the Dads with Daughters podcast we speak to Dr. Wallace Boeve who is a father of three (with two daughters) and also the Dean of the College of Health Sciences at Des Moines University. Today we talk to Dr. Boeve about his own experiences as a father of daughters and also what he and his wife did to prepare them to leave the home as they went to college and beyond. If you've enjoyed today's episode of the Dads With Daughters podcast we invite you to check out the Fatherhood Insider. The Fatherhood Insider is the essential resource for any dad that wants to be the best dad that he can be. We know that no child comes with an instruction manual and most are figuring it out as they go along. The Fatherhood Insider is full of valuable resources and information that will up your game on fatherhood. Through our extensive course library, an interactive forum, step-by-step roadmaps, and more you will engage and learn with experts but more importantly with dads like you. So check it out today!

Raising your daughters to help them fly with Dr. Wallace Boeve

Today on the Dads with Daughters Podcast we spoke with Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inductee, Journey member, singer, songwriter, and father of three, Jonathan Cain. Jonathan Cain spent a ton of time today talking about his own experiences as a dad, his relationship with his own father, his music, and more.  Jonathan shared about his own experiences growing up such as the fact that as a child he survived a horrific school fire that killed nearly 100 of his classmates. His experience formed a resilience that would carry him through both tragedy and success. Moving from Chicago to Sunset Boulevard, Cain never let go of his dreams, eventually getting his big break with Journey--and writing the songs that would become the soundtrack of a generation. Much more of his own memoir was written in his book: Don't Stop Believin. Jonathan also talks a lot about his three kids and how proud he is of them and their accomplishments. All three of his kids, Madison, Liza and Weston are now in the music industry. Jonathan also has a brand new single call Oh Lord Lead Us which is the first single off of Jonathan Cain's next worship album. 

Don't Stop Believin, Fatherhood, Family & Faith with Jonathan Cain

Today on the Dads with Daughters Podcast we spoke with Kamron Sanders about his experience in writing a story called A Father's Love as well as his experience being a father to his daughter especially through the cancer treatment of his wife.  As Kamron stated, the book is about being a dad and all the joys that come with it. Kamron's hope is that it will help dads around the world to express love to their children and connect with them on an emotional level. If you've enjoyed today's episode of the Dads With Daughters podcast we invite you to check out the Fatherhood Insider. The Fatherhood Insider is the essential resource for any dad that wants to be the best dad that he can be. We know that no child comes with an instruction manual and most are figuring it out as they go along. The Fatherhood Insider is full of valuable resources and information that will up your game on fatherhood. Through our extensive course library, an interactive forum, step-by-step roadmaps, and more you will engage and learn with experts but more importantly with dads like you. So check it out today!

Celebrating the joys of being a dad with Kamron Sanders

Today on the Dads with Daughters Podcast we spoke with Mike Schrettenbrunner and his daughters Laynie and Libby. Mike and his girls share with us the story of the book the three of them wrote together and what this has done to connect with other families. 4 years ago Mike decided to sit down and build a story with his daughters who were in 1st and 4th grade at the time.  As Mike said, it was just a goofy idea, something that they could do together. Plus, it would help his youngest daughter who was just learning to put sentences together. That activity turned into a published book named Pumpkin Head Tom and Mummy Mary.  It has turned his kids and himself into published coauthors and specifically turned his daughters into content creators, video mixers and presenters to small children. As Mike shared “Dads all across the land can do this too”.  If you've enjoyed today's episode of the Dads With Daughters podcast we invite you to check out the Fatherhood Insider. The Fatherhood Insider is the essential resource for any dad that wants to be the best dad that he can be. We know that no child comes with an instruction manual and most are figuring it out as they go along. The Fatherhood Insider is full of valuable resources and information that will up your game on fatherhood. Through our extensive course library, an interactive forum, step-by-step roadmaps, and more you will engage and learn with experts but more importantly with dads like you. So check it out today!

Writing Together to Build a Strong Bond with Mike Schrettenbrunner & His Daughters

Today on the Dads with Daughters Podcast we spoke with Brandon Heath. Brandon Heath is an American contemporary Christian musician, singer, and songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee. He has released seven studio albums and is working on his eight. Today we talk to Brandon about being a father of two daughters but also about his music and new song Human Nature. If you've enjoyed today's episode of the Dads With Daughters podcast we invite you to check out the Fatherhood Insider. The Fatherhood Insider is the essential resource for any dad that wants to be the best dad that he can be. We know that no child comes with an instruction manual and most are figuring it out as they go along. The Fatherhood Insider is full of valuable resources and information that will up your game on fatherhood. Through our extensive course library, an interactive forum, step-by-step roadmaps, and more you will engage and learn with experts but more importantly with dads like you. So check it out today!

Incorporating Family Into His Music With Brandon Heath

Today on the Dads with Daughters Podcast we spoke with Antonio Garcia, host of the Dadwell podcast. We talk about his own experience as a father as well as the podcast he has started to create conversations to help creative Dads to connect and learn from each other.  If you've enjoyed today's episode of the Dads With Daughters podcast we invite you to check out the Fatherhood Insider. The Fatherhood Insider is the essential resource for any dad that wants to be the best dad that he can be. We know that no child comes with an instruction manual and most are figuring it out as they go along. The Fatherhood Insider is full of valuable resources and information that will up your game on fatherhood. Through our extensive course library, an interactive forum, step-by-step roadmaps, and more you will engage and learn with experts but more importantly with dads like you. So check it out today!

Learning from Creative Dads with Antonio Garcia

Today on the Dads with Daughters Podcast we spoke with Tim Taylor, host of the Father Daughter Dance podcast. We talk about his own experience as a father as well as the podcast he has started to create conversations to help Dads keep up with the velocity of how things are changing for our Daughters. He shared experiences raising daughters with some laughs and maybe some tears as they have honest conversations about these unique and crucial relationships. If you have an interest in being a part of the dance, email Tim at agapett@gmail.com If you've enjoyed today's episode of the Dads With Daughters podcast we invite you to check out the Fatherhood Insider. The Fatherhood Insider is the essential resource for any dad that wants to be the best dad that he can be. We know that no child comes with an instruction manual and most are figuring it out as they go along. The Fatherhood Insider is full of valuable resources and information that will up your game on fatherhood. Through our extensive course library, an interactive forum, step-by-step roadmaps, and more you will engage and learn with experts but more importantly with dads like you. So check it out today!

The Father Daughter Dance with Tim Taylor

Today on the Dads with Daughters Podcast we spoke with Ben Killoy who is a dad, but also a veteran, a coach and a podcaster. He talks to us about his own journey as a dad, but also about the two podcasts that he has created to help dads on their own journey.  The two podcasts are: Military Veteran Dad The Business of Fatherhood You can follow Ben on Social Media to stay up to date on – Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn For help, resources, and community support, please join the Military Veteran Dad Facebook Group. If you've enjoyed today's episode of the Dads With Daughters podcast we invite you to check out the Fatherhood Insider. The Fatherhood Insider is the essential resource for any dad that wants to be the best dad that he can be. We know that no child comes with an instruction manual and most are figuring it out as they go along. The Fatherhood Insider is full of valuable resources and information that will up your game on fatherhood. Through our extensive course library, an interactive forum, step-by-step roadmaps, and more you will engage and learn with experts but more importantly with dads like you. So check it out today!

Millitary Veteran Dad and Dad Coach Ben Killoy

Today on the Dads with Daughters Podcast we spoke with Adam Symson, President and CEO of The E.W. Scripps Company. The E.W. Scripps Company is the nation’s fourth-largest local TV broadcaster, serving communities with quality, objective local journalism. Today we speak with Adam about being a father of two daughters, but also about the importance of media literacy and things that parents can do to help their daughters sift through the noise to identify quality news today. One resource that Adam Symson shared a few times in the episode was the News Literacy Project, a nonpartisan national education nonprofit, provides programs and resources for educators and the public to teach, learn and share the abilities needed to be smart, active consumers of news and information and equal and engaged participants in a democracy. LEARN MORE HERE. If you've enjoyed today's episode of the Dads With Daughters podcast we invite you to check out the Fatherhood Insider. The Fatherhood Insider is the essential resource for any dad that wants to be the best dad that he can be. We know that no child comes with an instruction manual and most are figuring it out as they go along. The Fatherhood Insider is full of valuable resources and information that will up your game on fatherhood. Through our extensive course library, an interactive forum, step-by-step roadmaps, and more you will engage and learn with experts but more importantly with dads like you. So check it out today!

Fatherhood & Teaching Your Children Media Literacy With Adam Symson

Today on the Dads with Daughters Podcast we spoke with Cordan James of Cordan James and the Comeback Kids. Cordan James shares his own experience in being a dad to a daughter and sons, but also the Comeback Kids Mentorship Program.  If you've enjoyed today's episode of the Dads With Daughters podcast we invite you to check out the Fatherhood Insider. The Fatherhood Insider is the essential resource for any dad that wants to be the best dad that he can be. We know that no child comes with an instruction manual and most are figuring it out as they go along. The Fatherhood Insider is full of valuable resources and information that will up your game on fatherhood. Through our extensive course library, an interactive forum, step-by-step roadmaps, and more you will engage and learn with experts but more importantly with dads like you. So check it out today!

Fatherhood and mentoring to help others find success with Cordan James

Today on the Dads with Daughters Podcast we spoke with Dr. Bryant Marks, Founding Director of the National Training Institute on Race and Equity. Dr. Marks talks to us about his own experience at being a father but we also dive deep on bias and how we as fathers can explore the bias that all of us hold within ourselves. About Dr. Bryant Marks Dr. Bryant T. Marks, Sr. is a minister, researcher, trainer, and award-winning educator. He has provided diversity, equity, and inclusion training for eighteen years. His personal and professional mission is to develop the knowledge, wisdom, and skills of others that will allow them to reach their full potential and live their lives with purpose and passion. Dr. Marks is the Founding Director of the National Training Institute on Race and Equity and is a professor in the Department of Psychology at Morehouse College. He served on President Obama's Board of Advisors with the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans and as senior advisor with the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Dr. Marks was a contributor/trainer with the Obama Administration's My Brother's Keeper (MBK) and 21st Century Policing programs. Dr. Marks has provided implicit bias training to over 2,000 Police Chiefs and executives via a series of briefings at the White House in 2016, and over 16,000 patrol officers in local police departments including the entire Los Angeles Police Department. He has also provided training related to diversity and implicit bias to individuals in education (K-12 and higher education), philanthropy, non-profits, local and federal government, and several other sectors. Dr. Marks serves on several national boards and is a highly sought after speaker and trainer. He holds a B.A. in psychology and a minor in economics from Morehouse College, and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Social Psychology from the University of Michigan. Dr. Marks conducts research and professional development in the areas of diversity and implicit bias, Black male psychology and development, the academic achievement of minority college students, innovations in STEM education, and personal passion and productivity. Dr. Marks is married to Kimberly Marks and father to Kim, Zion-Trinity, and Bryant II. If you've enjoyed today's episode of the Dads With Daughters podcast we invite you to check out the Fatherhood Insider. The Fatherhood Insider is the essential resource for any dad that wants to be the best dad that he can be. We know that no child comes with an instruction manual and most are figuring it out as they go along. The Fatherhood Insider is full of valuable resources and information that will up your game on fatherhood. Through our extensive course library, an interactive forum, step-by-step roadmaps, and more you will engage and learn with experts but more importantly with dads like you. So check it out today!

Unmasking the bias that all of us have within with Dr. Bryant Marks

Today on the Dads with Daughters Podcast we spoke with Christian recording artist John Waller and his daughter Sophee. We talk to both about fatherhood but also about a brand new song that has been released that allowed John and Sophee to create a song together.   About John Waller Much has been accomplished by singer/songwriter John Waller over the past two decades, including a successful career as a solo artist, but it is his faith and role as a father of 10 that provides inspiration for his newest single, “What My Father Does,” releasing June 18. A rousing anthem leading into 2021’s Father’s Day weekend, the song introduces the recording debut of Waller’s 16-year-old daughter, Sophee Waller. Available to pre-save now, the song will also be featured on Waller’s sixth full-length studio album, A Family Thing, slated to release this fall. Poetically capturing the inspiring truth of the gospel, “What My Father Does” and the entire new album revolve around God’s unequivocal and undeserved love. “My sins don't dismiss it and my achievements don't warrant it,” says John. “I see that more clearly today than ever, and the freedom in that is overwhelming. It's how I love my children and it's how God loves His. It's what my Father does.” Drawing inspiration from a father’s love in the parable of the Prodigal Son shared by Jesus, the song builds from an ethereal, piano-driven ambiance into a triumphant, powerful expression filled with a full string orchestra and anchored by father/daughter harmonies. “Sophee has this phenomenal, raspy, Lauren Daigle-like voice that people are drawn to,” continues John. “It was so much fun getting to sing this song with her.” “My favorite part was going to the studio and really seeing it come to life, just the process behind it all,” shares Sophee. “I loved being a part of this because I feel like this is my calling in life. This project is a little sneak peek into that, and, of course, just getting to do this with my Dad is really special. We got to bond a lot during the process of making this song.” The Waller family story, like most people's stories, is one of a constant trajectory forward but with hundreds of unexpected rabbit trails to places they never anticipated. One of those trails led the family to Ukraine where they adopted three siblings who are now an integral part of the Waller family. Other trails included moving the family across the country for a time in local church ministry that resulted in learning to slow down to catch up to God. Now back in his hometown of Senoia, GA, Waller feels he is producing the best music of his life, and is writing lyrics that come from deeply personal encounters with God and time with family. “It just feels different now,” says Waller. “I'm writing from a different place, and with a sense that God is really going to use this music to minister to moms and dads and families, like He has ministered to our family.” The new song follows Waller’s first new radio single in over two years, “But God.” The song, initially released from Radiate Music this spring, will be featured on the upcoming album that will be released independently. Known for such inspiring hit singles as “Crazy Faith” (featured in the hit box office film War Room), “While I'm Waiting” (featured in 2008’s No.1 independent film Fireproof), “As For Me and My House,” “Awakening (aka The Coffee Song)” and many more, Waller has continually used his gifts as a singer and songwriter to inspire, educate and encourage people across all walks of life. For more information on John Waller and his music, visit johnwallerofficial.com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.   About Sophee Waller Follow Sophee on Instagram   If you've enjoyed today's episode of the Dads With Daughters podcast we invite you to check out the Fatherhood Insider. The Fatherhood Insider is the essential resource for any dad that wants to be the best dad that he can be. We know that no child comes with an instruction manual and most are figuring it out as they go along. The Fatherhood Insider is full of valuable resources and information that will up your game on fatherhood. Through our extensive course library, an interactive forum, step-by-step roadmaps, and more you will engage and learn with experts but more importantly with dads like you. So check it out today!

Sharing music and building stronger bonds with John & Sophee Waller

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