Tactical Dads

This interview first appeared on The Secure Dad podcast, found here: https://www.thesecuredad.com/single-post/A-Tactical-Dad-An-Interview-with-Matthew-J-Cochran Check out Andy's book, The Secure Dad, here*: https://amzn.to/2KRVEYF (*I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, and as such, some of the links I share may earn me a commission for purchases made at no additional cost to you.) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thetacticaldads/support

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Podcast host and Prepper, James Walton joins Matt to discuss building stronger communities for the benefit of society. James’ new book, Come Unity; Community launched on Amazon the day this episode was recorded.

Andy Murphy has always been the guy who can’t sit with his back to the door. This situational awareness has kept him safe on numerous occasions and he’s mindful of what he needs to do to keep his family safe as well. This includes keeping kids safe online and protecting their identities. Andy created thesecuredad.com, where he shares tips and valuable information regarding family safety. He believes that “as dads we are called to be protectors, teachers, chefs and story time narrators. We are called to answer the wolf at the door and the plastic telephone a toddler hands us.” On this episode of the Tactical Dads podcast, Andy discusses the importance of family security, his awesome choice for favorite movie/TV dad, and how to be there for your kids. Books mentioned in the podcast: Triggers Verbal Judo Check out Andy’s website, The Secure Dad, at --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thetacticaldads/support

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Chris McCallus, a Tactical Dad, joins us this week to talk about being active with your kids and how to keep them engaged.  Chris is a former soldier with a tender side to all of his toughness. Chris talks about “knighting” his kids as they ascend to adulthood. Find out more about that concept in Robert Lewis’ book Raising a Modern Day Knight

Why is it so hard for men to ask for help? We can be better if we’ll allow others to coach us. Join the Tactical Dads community on Facebook! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thetacticaldads/support

This episode comes to you from the road (“In the field”). We know that our kids are watching everything. Every now and then, they prove it. Sometimes we do something that’s minor an our kids pick up on it and interpret it in their own way. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thetacticaldads/support

This week I’m chatting with my old friend, Ryan Walker. Ryan is the father of three girls, and he’s got the difficult task of staying close to them all because they don’t live with him. Ryan spoke about traditions, ways to stay connected, and a whole bunch of other stuff. If you’re in the Sarasota or Bradenton area and need pool service, Ryan’s your guy. Find him at https://www.floridapoollife.com/ or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/allpoolsmatter/.       --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thetacticaldads/support

Omar Fuentes, founder of the Semper Fi Project, joins us this week to talk about intentionality, getting after your goals even when you don’t feel like it, and being emotionally intelligent when it comes to parenting. Omar can be found at the following sites: http://twitter.com/donomarfuentes https://www.instagram.com/donomarfuentes/ The Semper Fi Project is at www.semperfiproject.com   We referenced Jocko Podcast throughout this episode. Please check that one out and you can find Jocko’s book

Today’s Tactical Dads podcast features Rocco DeLeo from The Real Dad Show. We talk forgiveness, the struggles associated with being dads who podcast, and how our lives have been changed by Jesus Christ. You can find Rocco at http://www.roccodeleo.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/Roccoadeleo/?fref=ts Check out the new Tactical Dads social network! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thetacticaldads/support

Matt welcomes Walter Eggers to the podcast to discuss We Rad Dads, a community of fathers built with the intention of sharing resources, stories, and hope. In this episode we discuss the need for a community of dads, the purpose of fatherhood, and where pain can take us in life. Find Walter and We Rad Dads at the following sites: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weraddads/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/we-rad-dads/id1093937123?mt=2 https://www.instagram.com/weraddads/ http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/we-rad-dads https://www.pinterest.com/weraddads/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thetacticaldads/support

We all make mistakes. It’s important that we don’t dwell on them and we learn how to move past them and improve. In this episode I’m talking about the mistakes we can make in discipline and how to get better.   Are you a dad who wants to get better every day? We’ve got a group on FB just for dads like you. Check it out here. Be prepared with the Tactical Dad ECD kit. Browse the kit or buy the whole thing right here. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thetacticaldads/support

Now that you’re a bit older, and a bit wiser, what do you wish you would have known when you started out in fatherhood? Here are 10 things I would tell my 20 year old self. Join the Tactical Dads group on Facebook here. If you’re looking for a great deal on hotels, visit my travel site here. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thetacticaldads/support

We all operate out of a set of core values, but we aren’t always aware of what they are. Let’s take an inventory. What are your core values? What drives you? Join the Tactical Dads group on Facebook here. If you’re looking for a great deal on hotels, visit my travel site here. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thetacticaldads/support

We all need a support group, especially as dads. Who do you have? If you’re not already part of a great group of fellow dads, consider the Tactical Dads group on Facebook. It’s kind of awesome. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thetacticaldads/support

This is the year of no fear. Stop feeding your mind negative self-talk. You CAN and WILL be a great dad. Believe it and DO it. More info about Tactical Dads at www.thetacticaldaddy.com Join the Facebook group of dads that’s improving the lives of many. For a limited time, get the official Tactical Daddy shirt. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thetacticaldads/support