Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin

Wertz is back! Longtime friend Matt Wertz details the daily chaos of his "punk rock" family of four, including managing the mental load and surviving on essential baby tech like the Snoo and the revolutionary swivel car seat. But the true trauma centers on his $300 green hoodie that was ruined by an oil stain.  We also reflect on the benefits of late-life fatherhood, having gotten the "hustling" out of the way, and recall the wild, early touring days of playing for sorority chapter meetings to promote Austin shows. Plus, Matt shares details on his exciting new custom songwriting venture, Song Portraits. Join us: ⁠⁠http://dadville.substack.com⁠⁠ Wanna advertise? ⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠ Thanks to our sponsors! Quince - Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://quince.com/dadville⁠⁠⁠ for⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! NIV - Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting http://faithgateway.com/nivab and use the promo code DADVILLE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into the chaos of hosting a Halloween rager for kids that almost hit a midnight curfew! Hear stories of the heart-stopping moment a father lost his son at College GameDay. Enjoy the thrill of selling sweatshirts at a school party and crafting core memories. Amidst holiday wardrobe discussions and gratitude for family, they ponder whether it's Thanksgiving or The Thanksgiving. Plus, one host relishes in the sweet success of an 11-hour sleep. Join the laughter over the struggles and joys of middle-aged life!

We welcome back visionary storyteller Glenn Henry (Belief in Fatherhood) as he discusses his new book, Father Yourself First (dropping November 4th). Glenn gets real about the hard work of parenting, moving past the romanticized YouTube version. He shares the personal crisis that fueled the book, including throwing a tantrum in the office mirror and the dilemma of his inner child being jealous of the parent he became. Hear how Glenn had to reconcile with his wife, even taking a CNA job (resulting in a very memorable story) to prove his willingness to work. We also unpack the unexpected Stanley Cup experience that led him from hating hockey to being "all in". Visit Glen: https://www.youtube.com/@BeleafInFatherhood/videos Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Wanna advertise? ⁠Click here Thanks to our sponsors! Nutrafol - Get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to ⁠⁠⁠http://nutrafol.com⁠⁠⁠ and enter the promo code DADVILLE. Quince - Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://quince.com/dadville⁠ for⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! The Road to Kaeluma - Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://jesusfilm.org/kaeluma-dadville⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to listen, learn more, or access discussion guides and other bonus content! Boll & Branch - Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bollandbranch.com/dadville⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Exclusions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fellas sat down with former NFL long snapper, Vanderbilt grad, PhD candidate, and full-time force of nature, Andrew East. Dave kicks things off by recounting his extremely awkward cornhole tournament experience, a moment of social anxiety where he suddenly found himself in a new "gauntlet" of gigantic, ripped athletes.Andrew then dives deep into the absurdity of competing on Special Forces: World's Toughest Test alongside his Olympic gold medalist wife, Shawn Johnson. He reveals the terror of backing out of shrinking tunnels and the grueling 15-hour interrogation where they were put in stress positions while listening to "pigs getting slaughtered."Andrew shares why the zero-to-one jump was the hardest identity shift, leading him and Shawn to intensive counseling after having their third child. Plus, hear Andrew's "free-range parenting" philosophy and why elite athletes often adopt a "relaxed posture" toward sports. It’s a rollercoaster ride from awkward cornhole to the torture chamber! Wanna advertise? ⁠Click here Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Shopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at ⁠⁠http://shopify.com/dadville⁠⁠ Quince - Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://quince.com/dadville⁠ for⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! The Road to Kaeluma - Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://jesusfilm.org/kaeluma-dadville⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to listen, learn more, or access discussion guides and other bonus content! Boll & Branch - Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bollandbranch.com/dadville⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Exclusions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Peter Enns, a prominent biblical scholar and author, shares his transformative journey of faith and doubt. He reveals the challenges he faced after leaving Westminster Seminary and prioritizing authenticity in his teachings. Enns advocates for the Bible’s multivocality, highlighting its complex, culturally influenced authorship. He discusses the importance of embracing mystery in faith and redefines what it means to trust in God. Peter also reflects on parenting and the need for open dialogue about scripture with the next generation.

They demanded it, so here we are: satisfying the masses with a conversation featuring just Jon and Dave. But even a simple chat can’t escape the daily grind. The fellas dive deep into the brutal reality of music promotion and Jon explains the existential crisis behind his deadpan viral video where he unwraps his own albums as gifts, and why his new album, Scenarios, required the discipline to only include songs he truly loves. They also discuss youth club sports, debating the provocative idea that these leagues are a business. If parents are the customers, do they have the right to refuse tournaments or quit the team if the product isn’t delivered? Plus, Jon reflects on how competitive swimming and classical piano instilled the essential "acceptance of daily grind," even when all he wanted to do was quit. Wanna advertise? Click here Join us: ⁠http://dadville.substack.com⁠ Thanks to our sponsors! Shopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at ⁠http://shopify.com/dadville⁠ This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - Our listeners get 10% off their first month at ⁠http://betterhelp.com/dadville Nutrafol - Get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to ⁠⁠http://nutrafol.com⁠⁠ and enter the promo code DADVILLE. Quince - Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://quince.com/dadville for⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! The Road to Kaeluma - Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://jesusfilm.org/kaeluma-dadville⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to listen, learn more, or access discussion guides and other bonus content! Boll & Branch - Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bollandbranch.com/dadville⁠⁠⁠⁠ Exclusions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this engaging conversation, Lee Dixon—former Arsenal defender and media commentator—shares insights from his prolific career. He humorously recounts his unexpected transition from striker to right back and the unique managerial style of Arsène Wenger. Dixon opens up about emotional moments, including a memorable compliment from teammate Tony Adams. He also reflects on the joys and challenges of fatherhood, including his son's journey with football. With anecdotes about rivalry and team loyalty, this chat captures the essence of football and family.

Britt Lee, co-founder of Pure Athlete and author, joins fellow co-founder Brad Williams, an athletic director, to unveil the realities of youth sports. They candidly discuss why parents often sacrifice spiritual commitments, like skipping church for tournaments. The duo tackles the dangers of early specialization and pressures that make kids feel they can't quit. They also highlight the importance of prioritizing mental health and rebuilding the fun in sports, reminding parents to support their children’s authentic journeys over trophies.

This week’s guest is Matt Nathanson, a talented singer-songwriter known for his hit "Come On Get Higher." He shares nostalgic stories about MySpace and jests about parenting, including the hilarious moment of mooning his daughter. The conversation drifts to memorable on-stage experiences and personal reflections on fatherhood. Matt's humor shines through as he navigates the complexities of artistry and family life, creating a delightful blend of laughter and genuine connection.

Join two friends as they hilariously navigate a quest to connect with a Beatle while sharing their DIY home repair blunders. They dive into the struggles of artistic validation, exploring the blend of creativity and vulnerability in their music careers. From amusing anecdotes about home maintenance to the emotional rollercoaster of chasing music dreams, the conversation is a delightful mix of humor and heartfelt moments. They tackle self-doubt and the satisfaction of overcoming life's little challenges with laughter and camaraderie.