Raising Teens in a Contrary Culture (Interview with Mark Gregston)

If you’re a dad of a teenage daughter, you're DEFINITELY going to love my interview today with Mark Gregston, co-founder of Heartlight for struggling teens. Mark is known as the “Teen Whisperer” and today he’s sharing about how to raise healthy daughters in what he calls a “contrary culture.” Mark is funny, wise, warm, and seasoned, and his practical advice will feel like it’s coming to you from your new best friend. We invite you to join us today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast.

For more information about Mark Gregston and his ministry, you can check out his website at https://www.heartlightministries.org/

Maximizing Your Influence In Your Daughter's Life (Interview with Phil Cooke)

I can’t begin to tell you how excited I am to have Phil Cooke—founder and CEO of Cooke Media Group---on The Dad Whisperer Podcast today! Phil has been called “one of the most innovative communicators of our generation” and after hearing his heart and his wisdom as an influencer and dialed-in dad to two adult daughters, you’ll see why he’s described this way.

Phil has produced media programming in more than 60 countries, and produced many of the most influential Christian TV programs in history with a client list that includes Walt Disney and Dreamworks as well as Joel Osteen, Joyce Meyer, The Museum of the Bible, the YouVersion Bible App, and The Salvation Army. His newest book “Maximize Your Influence: How to Make Digital Media Work for Your Church, Your Ministry, and You” is the ultimate reference guide for pastors and leaders in today’s digital age, and our conversation today focuses on that theme with the title, “Maximizing Your Influence in Your Daughter’s Life.”

To connect with Phil and learn more about him, you can go to his website at www.cookemediagroup.com.

Helping Daughters Connect to God in a Distracted Culture (Interview with Kathleen Cooke)

Today we are joined by Kathleen Cooke who is a media executive, actress, speaker, writer and a founding partner and vice president of Cooke Media Group, a media production and consulting company based in Burbank, California. She co-founded the nonprofit organization The Influence Lab, where she leads and mentors Christian professionals in the media industry. She writes a weekly blog, edits the bi-monthly "Influence Lab Journal" and authored the devotional Hope 4 Today: Stay Connected to God in a Distracted Culture.

Kathleen has spent years investing in young women, as well as being a positive role model to her two adult daughters. Her unique perspective provides the backdrop for this conversation today as Dr. Michelle invites her to share practical ways for dads to lead their daughters to live empowered lives with God as their Power Source so they can transform the culture around them.

You can connect with Kathleen and hear more about her work and ministry at https://influencelab.com.

Unlocking Your Daughter's Smarts (Interview with Dr. Kathy Koch)

Today’s guest is Dr. Kathy Koch (“cook”), founder of Celebrate Kids, Inc., based in Fort Worth, Texas, and Ignite the Family conferences. She has influenced thousands of parents, teachers, and children in 30 countries through keynote messages, seminars, chapels, banquet talks, and other events. She is a regular speaker for Care Net, Summit Ministries, the Colson Center, and Teach Them Diligently. She is also a popular guest on Focus on the Family radio, she was featured in Kirk Cameron’s movie, Connect, and she has published six books with Moody Publishers.

Dr. Kathy loves seeing children flourish and helping parents make it happen—and she says it’s never too late to start. In her own words, she asks: Your daughter is smart, but does she believe it?

Today Dr. Kathy unpacks the power word "smart" as she has discovered that daughters who believe they’re smart will excel more in school and approach life with greater confidence. Dr. Michelle asks her to educate fathers in knowing how to lead their daughters to embrace their “smarts,” which is an overview of her book, 8 Great Smarts; Discover and Nurture Your Child’s Intelligences, which is available at: https://www.8greatsmarts.com/.

The Power of a Dad's Presence (Interview with Bill Dolan)

There is phenomenal power in a dad’s presence in the life of his kids. If anyone knows about this first hand, it’s my friend, Bill Dolan, of Spirit Media. As an author and Emmy-nominated producer and director, his priorities were dramatically rearranged after a death experience that put all of his relationships into perspective. Join us today on The Dad Whisperer as Bill shares his incredible story.

What It Means to be a Dialed-in Dad

If you’ve read my books and my Dad-Daughter Friday blogs or listened to The Dad Whisperer, you heard me use the phrase, “DIALED-IN DAD.” Join me today if you want to know exactly what it means to DIAL IN to your daughter’s heart with precision while learning some practical ways to do just that! #thedadwhisperer #girldad #DialedInDad

Mrs. Dad: When a Mom Needs to Step into a Dad Role (Interview with Bo Stern)

My dear friend, pastor and author, Bo Stern will be sharing today about how she navigates life as a single parent. We’ve titled today’s show: "Mrs. Dad: When a Mom Needs to Step into a Dad Role.”  Trust me…this is a conversation you don’t want to miss!

Five Power Strategies a Dad Can Use to Lead His Daughter (Interview with Ken Canfield Pt 2)

Today is Part 2 of a conversation that started last week where my husband, Dr. Ken Canfield, and I are talking about FIVE POWER STRATEGIES FOR DADS TO USE TO LEAD THEIR DAUGHTERS that comes from my new book---Let’s Talk: Conversation Starters for Dads and Daughters.  📘🎉😂 We hope you can join us! #Let’sTalk #thedadwhisperer #daddaughterbook #conversationstarters 

Let's Talk About Dr. Michelle's New Book (Interview with Ken Canfield Pt 1)

Today on The Dad Whisperer I’m switching seats for the very first time and being interviewed my husband, Dr. Ken Canfield, as we talk about my new book (Let’s Talk: Conversation Starters for Dads and Daughters) that is being released tomorrow. Whoo hoo!!! 📘🎉😂 We’d love for you to join the conversation and celebrate with us!  #Let’sTalk #thedadwhisperer #daddaughterbook #conversationstarters 

Activating Adventures with Your Girls (Interview with Jeff Mattson)

You’re going to LOVE today’s show as Jeff Mattson of Living Wholehearted talks about activating adventures with his two daughters. As an added bonus, his 9-year old daughter, Nevie, joins the conversation to talk about her dad through adventures they’ve shared in the great outdoors! 🐠🦋🐛🐞

What it Takes to Be a Selfie Dad (Interview with Michael JR)

Hey Dads...Today’s interview is one you definitely don’t want to miss if you’re ready to be inspired and motivated by a seasoned father who shares his personal story, all in preparation for the upcoming release of his movie, SELFIE DAD. If you miss our conversation live, you can listen later on my website (drmichellewatson) or at The Dad Whisperer on iTunes, Spotify, or Google Play. #thedadwhisperer

Casting a Vision for Fathering (Interview with Armin Assadi)

You will be stirred in POWERFUL & PROFOUND ways when listening to my friend, Armin Assadi, describe his journey to CASTING A VISION FOR FATHERING his two young daughters. He says this process has “wrecked him in the best of ways,” leading him to even write his own eulogy! Thanks Armin for letting us see into your heart. ♥️

How to Stay Connected to Your 20+ Daughter (Interview with Jay Payleitner)

If you’re a dad with an adult daughter, you're going to LOVE hearing today from my friend and best-selling author, Jay Payleitner, as he tells stories about how he connects with his 20-something daughter’s heart. And as an added bonus, Jay will be sharing insights directly from his daughter to all of you dads….so this is a power-packed show with double the input! #thedadwhisperer

Your Fathering Coronavirus Guide to Thrive

Hey Dads…Are you running low on energy AND ideas for positively engaging your kids during this pandemic? If so, you’ll definitely want to listen to The Dad Whisperer today where I’m giving you 7 KEY STRATEGIES TO THRIVE during this time and calling it THE CORONA SURVIVAL KITS FOR DADS!

Guiding Your Daughter Through the Social Media Maze (Interview with Phillip Telfer)

If you’re a dad (or mom) who has struggled to know how to navigate the social media maze with your daughter, this is an interview you don’t want to miss. Join us today as my friend, Phillip Telfer, shares strategies for successfully leading your daughter down this complex road while connecting with her in the process!

Fathering From the Room of Grace (Interview with John Lynch)

Today on The Dad Whisperer I'm honored to talk with my friend, John Lynch, a man who walks his talk. As you hear him share about fathering from the Room of Grace, it will make sense to you in a way like never before. If you’re a dad who wants to glean from a seasoned father who fiercely loves his daughters and interacts with them from a grace platform, you won’t want to miss this interview!

The Power of Intentional Parenting (Interview with Diane and Phil Comer)

Phil and Diane Comer are dear friends and my “go to” experts when it comes to making the Bible come alive as the most relevant and practical guidebook we have for raising kids God’s way. Join us today for a powerful conversation about what it looks like to intentionally raise passionate Jesus followers. [And this one is for moms AND dads today so it’s one you definitely won’t want to miss!] 

Contending for Life in the Face of Death: A Dad’s True Story (Interview with Jay McKenney)

Dad, if you knew you had a life-threatening illness, would you change anything as a father to your daughter? I imagine you would. Join me and my courageous guest today, Jay McKenney, as he shares about ways that his current medical challenges shape his perspective in strategically dialing in as a dad to his two daughters.

Dad, Here’s What It Means to Turn Your Heart

Dad, do you ever wonder what your daughter needs from you when it comes connecting at a heart level? Of course you do, which is why I’m talking today about what it means to TURN YOUR HEART, not just your head, towards your daughter. Join me as we talk about “all things heart related” on this first week of Valentines month.

Strategies for Stumbling Your Way to Spiritual Leadership (Interview with Jerrad Lopes)

Today on The Dad Whisperer I'm joined by my friend Jerrad Lopes of DadTired who is going to ROCK YOUR WORLD, Dads, by giving you practical strategies for spiritually leading your kids in FUN and CREATIVE ways. If you’ve been wanting some refreshing input on what this whole concept of spiritual leadership looks like, you’ll definitely want to tune into our conversation.