All Pro Dad Podcast

On average, men switch jobs every four years, but one role guys will never outgrow, is dad. It’s a serious responsibility that lasts a lifetime and comes with highs, lows, and a ton of questions. It’s okay not to have all the answers… but the most committed dads are always chasing them. The All Pro Dad podcast helps men navigate their toughest parenting problems. Experienced dads tackle tough topics, share what's worked for them, and discuss how to love your kids well. We do it all with a combination of humor and humility. If you have more questions than answers, this is the place to be. Today’s the perfect day to become an All Pro Dad.

All Pro Dad Podcast is a kids podcast hosted by All Pro Dad, with 143 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #142

  Why Kids Stop Listening to Their Parents

  Aug 16, 202619 minS1

  We would love to hear from you, follow this link to send us a message directly. Include a voice message and you might even be featured in a future episode! Have your kids ever ignored you? Disobeyed you? These can be challenging moments for dads. We all want our kids to listen to us. What happens if they stop? In this episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast, host Ted Lowe is joined by BJ Foster and Bobby Lewis to dive into how dads can become the kind of people their kids trust and listen to consistently. Why This Matters Kids are far more likely to embrace a father's wisdom when they trust his character. Key Takeaways 1. Credibility is built through consistency. Kids notice when our actions don't match our words. Living out what we teach earns trust, while hypocrisy quickly destroys it. 2. Influence grows when we listen more than we lecture. Children are much more receptive when they feel heard. Asking thoughtful questions and genuinely listening often teaches more than lengthy speeches. 3. Trust is strengthened by honesty, humility, and conviction. Being truthful, admitting when we're wrong, holding healthy boundaries, and respectfully engaging differing viewpoints make dads the kind of leaders kids naturally want to follow. Practical Tips for Dads 1. Listen before you teach. Ask questions, seek to understand your child's perspective, and resist the urge to immediately lecture or solve every problem. 2. Live what you believe. Be consistent, tell the truth—even in small matters—and admit mistakes quickly. Authenticity builds long-term influence. 3. Hold firm convictions with humility. Maintain clear boundaries, stay open to learning, and disagree respectfully without dismissing your child's thoughts or concerns. Important Episode Timestamps [00:00] How Do You Become Someone Your Kids Actually Want to Learn From? [00:34] What Teens Think About Journalists and What That Means for Dads [02:35] Thing to Avoid #1: Being Inconsistent [04:37] Thing to Avoid #2: Being Dogmatic [08:22] Thing to Avoid #3: Lecturing More Than You Listen [09:35] Thing to Avoid #4: Not Holding Boundaries [11:00] Thing to Avoid #5: Being Dismissive [13:36] Thing to Avoid #6: Lying to Your Kids [14:44] What to Do Instead: Listen, Learn, and Disagree With Respect [18:07] This Week's Pro Move Ask your kids their opinion on something important this week. Listen without correcting or lecturing and see what you learn from them. Sponsor: The All Pro Dad Podcast is proudly brought to you by Family First, a nonprofit dedicated to equipping parents with resources to strengthen their families. Learn more at FamilyFirst.net . All Pro Dad Resources: Episode 61 – What Problems Do Kids Face Today That We Didn't? Episode 95 – What Challenges Is Generation Alpha Facing? Dustin Colquitt: 5 Lessons Our Kids Should Learn From Us 7 Things Your Daughter Needs to Learn From You 5 Reasons Your Kids Should Learn From Your Mistakes Connect with Us: Ted Lowe on LinkedIn Bobby Lewis on LinkedIn BJ Foster on LinkedIn Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Get All Pro Dad merch! EXTRAS: Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | X (Twitter) Join 200,000+ other dads by subscribing to the All Pro Dad Play of the Day . Get daily fatherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration straight to your inbox. This episode's blog can also be viewed here on AllProDad.com . Like the All Pro Dad gear and mugs? Get your own in the All Pro Dad store. Get great content for moms at iMOM.com

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  Episode #141

  How to Raise Kids Who Think for Themselves

  Aug 9, 202624 minS1

  We would love to hear from you, follow this link to send us a message directly. Include a voice message and you might even be featured in a future episode! Kids aren't dumb—they're developing. But in a world of endless stimulation, many children never slow down long enough to think past the next TikTok craze or YouTube short. In this episode of the All Pro Dad podcast, Ted Lowe is joined by BJ Foster and Bobby Lewis to talk about why thinking deeply matters and how dads can intentionally develop that skill through critical thinking activities for kids. Why This Matters Kids who learn to think critically become wiser decision-makers, better problem solvers, and more thoughtful adults. Key Takeaways 1. Critical thinking develops over time. Kids naturally think about what's directly in front of them. Development plays a major role, but dads can help move them from simply reacting to actually reasoning through situations. 2. Today's world makes deep thinking difficult. Constant stimulation, shorter attention spans, fewer kids reading for fun, and the disappearance of boredom all work against developing thoughtful children. 3. Dads can intentionally teach kids to think. Critical thinking isn't just an academic skill. It helps kids consider consequences, understand different perspectives, solve problems, and make wise decisions throughout life. Practical Tips for Dads 1. Create a slow-thinking environment. Reduce constant stimulation, allow boredom, limit screens, and introduce activities like chess, books, and uninterrupted conversations that naturally develop deeper thinking. 2. Ask better questions. Instead of giving answers, ask open-ended questions like: "Why do you think that?" "What do you think happened?" "What would you do differently?" Follow-up questions teach kids how to think, not just what to think. 3. Stretch your child's time horizon. Help kids connect today's decisions with tomorrow's outcomes. Talk about future goals, long-term consequences, and the kind of person they want to become. Important Episode Timestamps [00:00] Why Don't Our Kids Think Critically and What Can Dads Do About It? [00:30] Chicken on the Table and Other Signs Your Kids Aren't Thinking [03:17] Why Kids Aren't Wired to Think Critically Yet [04:12] The Difference Between Parroting and Actually Thinking [08:41] What Critical Thinking Actually Means in Kid Terms [09:36] Teaching Kids to See From Other Angles and Think Things Through [12:55] What's Getting in the Way of Kids Thinking Critically Today [16:35] Why Dads Need to Show Kids That the World Is Bigger Than Their Bubble [19:44] Practical Ways to Build Critical Thinking Into Everyday Life [23:12] This Week's Pro Move: Ask your child one thoughtful question this week—and resist the urge to answer it for them. Give them time to think. Sponsor: The All Pro Dad Podcast is proudly brought to you by Family First, a nonprofit dedicated to equipping parents with resources to strengthen their families. Learn more at FamilyFirst.net . All Pro Dad Resources Episode 123 – How to Teach Your Kids Values: 4 Practical Steps for Parents 5 Ways to Prepare Your Teen for an Unpredictable Future Connect with Us: Ted Lowe on LinkedIn Bobby Lewis on LinkedIn BJ Foster on LinkedIn Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Get All Pro Dad merch! EXTRAS: Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | X (Twitter) Join 200,000+ other dads by subscribing to the All Pro Dad Play of the Day . Get daily fatherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration straight to your inbox. This episode's blog can also be viewed here on AllProDad.com . Like the All Pro Dad gear and mugs? Get your own in the All Pro Dad store. Get great content for moms at iMOM.com

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  Episode #140

  Kids Benefit From Difficult Experiences. Here Are a Few.

  Aug 2, 202624 minS1

  We would love to hear from you, follow this link to send us a message directly. Include a voice message and you might even be featured in a future episode! Not making the team. Getting a poor grade. Going through a breakup. All of these things are hard experiences for kids. But, there is value in navigating difficult things. In this episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast, host Ted Lowe is joined by BJ Foster and Bobby Lewis to discuss how kids benefit from hardship and how dads should resist the urge to rescue them. Why This Matters Kids don't develop resilience by avoiding hardship—they develop it by learning to overcome it. Key Takeaways • Difficult experiences often become our greatest teachers and shape character. • Waiting, boredom, failure, and struggle help children develop patience, perseverance, and emotional maturity. • Dads should walk alongside their kids through hard moments instead of trying to eliminate every obstacle. Practical Tips for Dads 1. Practice gratitude by helping your family recognize the growth that can come from difficult seasons. 2. Empathize with your child's struggles without immediately trying to solve every problem for them. 3. Offer wisdom and encouragement while allowing your child to work through challenges on their own. Important Episode Timestamps [00:00] What Are Some Things That Are Surprisingly Good for Kids? [00:51] Difficult Seasons That Changed the Dads for the Better [05:14] Heartbreak and Sadness Benefit Kids [07:07] Painful Experiences Prepare Kids for Life [09:27] Waiting Is One of the Most Underrated Things Kids Do [13:28] Boredom Is Good for Kids and Over-scheduling Robs Them of It [16:03] Struggles Build Kids the Same Way Resistance Builds Muscle [18:10] How to Intentionally Introduce Struggle in a Safe and Fun Way [20:33] Failure Is One of the Greatest Teachers Your Kids Will Ever Have [22:55] This Week's Pro Move Sponsor: The All Pro Dad Podcast is proudly brought to you by Family First, a nonprofit dedicated to equipping parents with resources to strengthen their families. Learn more at FamilyFirst.net . All Pro Dad Resources: Episode 93 – How Do I Make the Social Media Algorithm Work For Me? Anxiety and Depression Study Anxiety in Teen Girls 5 Ways to Feed Your Teen’s Anxiety Connect with Us: Ted Lowe on LinkedIn Bobby Lewis on LinkedIn BJ Foster on LinkedIn Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Get All Pro Dad merch! EXTRAS: Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | X (Twitter) Join 200,000+ other dads by subscribing to the All Pro Dad Play of the Day . Get daily fatherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration straight to your inbox. This episode's blog can also be viewed here on AllProDad.com . Like the All Pro Dad gear and mugs? Get your own in the All Pro Dad store. Get great content for moms at iMOM.com

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  Episode #139

  What About You Will Your Kids Repeat Or Reject?

  Jul 26, 202634 minS1

  We would love to hear from you, follow this link to send us a message directly. Include a voice message and you might even be featured in a future episode! Remember those things your dad did that you didn’t like? How about what you enjoyed? Have you repeated them now that you’re a parent? Or did you make a change? In this episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast, host Ted Lowe is joined by BJ Foster and Bobby Lewis to discuss our parenting habits, what they mean to our children, and think through the things about us our kids will emulate or eliminate. Why This Matters Every interaction with your kids is shaping the kind of parent they'll become someday. Key Takeaways · Children naturally imitate far more of our parenting than we realize, both the good and the bad. · Harshness, absence, and constant pressure often become the behaviors kids intentionally reject later in life. · Listening well, showing up consistently, and apologizing when we're wrong create a legacy worth repeating. Practical Tips for Dads 1. Identify one parenting habit your kids may someday want to eliminate—and begin replacing it with a healthier response. 2. Prioritize presence by showing up consistently for everyday moments, not just major milestones. 3. Model humility by listening carefully and apologizing when you've handled a situation poorly. Important Episode Timestamps [00:00] What Are Your Kids Going to Copy From You and What Will They Cut? Ted frames an honest conversation about the habits, traditions, and behaviors dads are passing down right now. [00:30] Why Bobby Started Thinking About What He Copied From His Own Dad Bobby connects Sunday roast beef at grandma's house to his own family rhythms today, realizing he's replicated far more of his upbringing than he ever thought. [02:11] What the Guys Have Emulated From Their Dads The dads share the things they consciously carried forward from their fathers. [04:44] What the Guys Have Eliminated From Their Dads Bobby opens up about his biological dad walking out when he was five and the decision he made in first grade never to break his own family apart, while Ted reflects on unconsciously repeating his dad's habit of driving away when frustrated. [09:55] Why We End Up Doing the Very Things We Swore We Never Would Ted shares a Michigan State study showing children copy adult actions with up to 90% accuracy, and the guys get honest about catching themselves repeating patterns they promised themselves they'd leave behind. [14:07] Things Dads Are Doing Right Now That They Hope Their Kids Will Eliminate The dads walk through the behaviors they most want to cut and why each one quietly chips away at the relationship. [18:41] Presence Over Perfection is the Goal Physical presence without emotional presence is its own form of absence, and why small intentional moments matter more than dads often realize. [22:31] Things Dads Are Doing Right Now That They Hope Their Kids Will Copy The dads urge others to listen well, prioritize presence, and model the kind of engaged fatherhood that kids will carry into their own families someday. [27:57] Why Dads Who Apologize Have Better Relationships Apologizing quickly and genuinely is one of the most powerful things a dad can model and research backs it up. [32:05] This Week's Pro Move: Identify One Thing You Want to Eliminate as a Dad Intentionally replace a parenting habit this week that you think your kids may eventually eliminate. Replace it with a habit you'd be proud for them to emulate. Sponsor: The All Pro Dad Podcast is proudly brought to you by Family First, a nonprofit dedicated to equipping parents with resources to strengthen their families. Learn more at FamilyFirst.net . All Pro Dad Resources: 5 Ways Dads Make Things Harder on Themselves 3 Mistakes Parents Make With Well-Behaved Kids Emulate or Eliminate on Instagram Emulate or Eliminate on YouTube Connect with Us: Ted Lowe on LinkedIn Bobby Lewis on LinkedIn BJ Foster on LinkedIn Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Get All Pro Dad merch! EXTRAS: Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | X (Twitter) Join 200,000+ other dads by subscribing to the All Pro Dad Play of the Day . Get daily fatherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration straight to your inbox. This episode's blog can also be viewed here on AllProDad.com . Like the All Pro Dad gear and mugs? Get your own in the All Pro Dad store. Get great content for moms at iMOM.com

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  Episode #138

  8 Things Dads Should Never Say to Their Kids

  Jul 19, 202624 minS1

  We would love to hear from you, follow this link to send us a message directly. Include a voice message and you might even be featured in a future episode! We've all said something we thought would be helpful only to later regret the harm we caused. We had good intentions, but still messed up. In this episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast, host Ted Lowe is joined by BJ Foster and Bobby Lewis to discuss the lasting impact a father's words can have on his children. They unpack common phrases dads often say without realizing the damage they can cause and offer healthier, more encouraging alternatives that build confidence in kids. Why This Matters A father's words often become a child's inner voice, making it critical to speak truth, encouragement, and love with intention. Key Takeaways · Avoid labels, comparisons, and discouraging statements that attack your child's identity instead of addressing their behavior. · Encourage effort, growth, and resilience without offering false praise or unrealistic promises. · Sometimes the most powerful message isn't a perfect speech—it's consistently reminding your children they're loved, believed in, and never alone. Practical Tips for Dads 1. Replace criticism of your child's identity with coaching about their choices or behavior. 2. Follow through when you promise your child your time, showing them they are a priority. 3. Make encouragement a daily habit by telling your children you believe in them, you're proud of their effort, and you love them unconditionally. Important Episode Timestamps [00:00] What Should Dads Stop Saying to Their Kids? [00:50] The Night BJ's Son Wrote His Article for Him [03:50] “Why Can’t You Be More Like Your Brother?” [05:49] "I Don't Have Time Right Now.” [09:03] "I Don't Think You Can Do It.” [12:04] "You're Such a Disappointment.” [15:08] "Don't Be Such a Wimp.” [16:47] The Danger of Labels — Even the Ones Said as a Joke [18:19] "You Can't Do Anything Right.” [19:40] “Why Didn’t You ____?” [22:12] Nothing. [23:28] This Week's Pro Move: Ask your kids, “Have I ever said anything that hurt you?” Listen to their response and own it. Quotable: “I don’t think dads have bad hearts. I think we have bad habits.” - Ted Sponsor: The All Pro Dad Podcast is proudly brought to you by Family First, a nonprofit dedicated to equipping parents with resources to strengthen their families. Learn more at FamilyFirst.net . All Pro Dad Resources: Episode 8 – What Are 7 Things A Son Needs From His Dad? Episode 9 – What Are 7 Things A Daughter Needs From Her Dad? Connect with Us: Ted Lowe on LinkedIn Bobby Lewis on LinkedIn BJ Foster on LinkedIn Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Get All Pro Dad merch! EXTRAS: Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | X (Twitter) Join 200,000+ other dads by subscribing to the All Pro Dad Play of the Day . Get daily fatherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration straight to your inbox. This episode's blog can also be viewed here on AllProDad.com . Like the All Pro Dad gear and mugs? Get your own in the All Pro Dad store. Get great content for moms at iMOM.com

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