We are kicking off Couples Month on Dadville with former neighbors Ben and Hillary Rector. They found their way back to their old neighborhood to meet up with the fellas and talk about life with Jane and The Bros, wrapping their head around raising kids in Tennessee, getting married so young, and why raising twins is really hard.Join our mailing list here: http://dadville.substack.comThanks to our sponsors!AG1 - Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase exclusively at http://drinkAG1.com/DadvilleNutrafol - For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping at http://nutrafol.com/quiz when you enter the promo code DADVILLE. Methodical Coffee - Get 10% off your first order of coffee or tea with discount code dadville at http://methodicalcoffee.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S.D. Smith, author of popular children's novels and creator of worlds, talks about his writing process, authenticity in storytelling, and the impact of his stories on young readers. The hosts discuss favorite books, supportive wives, and choosing books for the whole world to read. They also mention a sponsor offering complex and easy going beverages, and a convenient meal prep solution with a special 50% off offer.

We got a bit introspective this week in Dadville. The fellas catch up with each other about the intersection of work and parenting and trace a bit of the history of the 40-hour work week. Become a citizen of Dadville: http://dadville.substack.comThanks to our sponsors!AG1 - Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase exclusively at http://drinkAG1.com/DadvilleShopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at http://shopify.com/dadvilleMethodical Coffee - Craft a cup you’ll love with Methodical Coffee. Also get 10% off your first order of coffee or tea at http://methodicalcoffee.com with discount code: dadville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Russell Moore, Editor-in-Chief of Christianity Today, discusses the division in our country, his optimism for the future, and his experiences in the Oval Office. The hosts also explore the decline of useful dialogue, the challenges of adoption, and their favorite books, music, and embarrassing moments.

Kicking off the new year with our monthly duo show and boy, do the fellas have some news. Jon broke down and got some rabbits, both of the fellas did some Christmas shows, and they discuss what they are looking forward to this year. Become a citizen of Dadville: http://dadville.substack.comThanks to our sponsors!AG1 - Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase exclusively at http://drinkAG1.com/DadvilleButcher Box - New members get 2 lbs of ground beef, 3 lbs of chicken breasts, or 2 lbs of salmon—for free in every order for a whole year! Plus, get $20 off your first order. Sign up today at http://butcherbox.com/dadville and use code DADVILLE to choose your free offer and get $20 off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Thomas, The Mayor of Dadville, joins the podcast to discuss managing kids' time during vacation, battles over screen time, and when to tell them about Santa Claus. They also talk about the convenience of Butcher Box for stress-free holiday meals and reflect on the challenges of parenting as children grow up.

Mac Powell, former member of the successful Christian band Third Day, joins Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin in Dadville. They discuss Mac's robust beard and the 'golden age' of CCM. They also talk about Third Day being a 'glorified garage band' and the creation of the hit song 'God of Wonders'. Parenting challenges, adoption complexities, and various topics like books and music are also discussed.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss their favorite gifts for men, including the Theragon and high-end smart sleep technology. They also recommend AirPods, board games, and multi-use power tools. The hosts explore fragrance preferences and share their favorite fragrances and comfortable shoe brand.

We've read DM after DM asking about getting our most popular guests back on the pod. This week we have OG Momville with Amy McLaughlin and Annie Barnes joining the fellas to discuss shared stress during the holidays, their favorite Chrismas traditions, and (not surprisingly) a scorching hot take from Dave about Christmas Trees.Become a citizen of Dadville: http://dadville.substack.comThanks to our Sponsor!Green Chef - For the best deal of the year, get $250 off with code dadville250 at http://greenchef.com/dadville250Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use the code DADVILLE to get 10% off your first order: https://byheart.com/* Check out Factor 75 and use our code dadville50 for 50% off: https://www.factor75.comPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We double up on the guests this week with Shawn Johnson-East and Andrew East rolling through Dadville. This might be the most athletic episode yet. You see, Shawn is not only the pride of Iowa, but an Olympic Gold Medal-winning gymnast. Andrew's pedigree includes being not only a professional long snapper in the NFL, but a two-time contestant on American Ninja Warrior. It's almost a guarantee that listening to this episode will increase your cardio.Thanks to our Sponsors!Butcher Box - Head to http://butcherbox.com and use the code DADVILLE and get ground beef for life and $20 off your first order!Knockaround - Use the code DADVILLE15 at http://knockaround.com for 15% off your order!Cozy Earth - Get up to 35% off when you use the code DADVILLE at http://cozyearth.comShopify - Sign up for a $1-per-month trial period at http://shopify.com/dadvilleOur Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use the code DADVILLE to get 10% off your first order: https://byheart.com/* Check out Factor 75 and use our code dadville50 for 50% off: https://www.factor75.comPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices