I’ve spent the past few years working alongside my long-time friend, Brandon Cunningham, on a project called Beyond the Rut. Beyond the Rut is a weekly podcast about inspiring and equipping you to “make your own path” and live the life you always dream of beyond the rut. Our episodes focus on stories of hope … Read more
Guest Post by Pastor Steve People quit all the time. What’s the big deal? When things get tough, quitters leave. It’s easier, I suppose, to start again. At least, it may be easier to run from the problems than to square off and face them. The problem with problems is that, unless you deal with … Read more
Denise Loya and Emiliano Diaz de Leon join me for an interview about Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (#saapm, #saam, #turntexasteal, #30daysofsaam) who work to raise awareness in the prevention of sexual assault. We’re here to have a heavy discussion on a serious topic, rape culture, its implications on our society, and what we can do … Read more
The whole family comes together plus one special Honorary Dugan to chat about the following: Jacob – Do you have confidence in the police? Why? Olivia – What was your most favorite year in elementary school? Dannielle – What do you think is your greatest strength? Jerry – Thinking back to your childhood, what was … Read more
“Be Our Guest” Walt Disney World is renowned for its ability to make their guests feel special through a consistent Disney Experience. Their use of tools like Magic Bands for resort guests, clean bathrooms, allowing Cast Members to create Magical Moments, and more bring people into the stories and experiences that we grew up to … Read more
“Do you consider suicide to be murder, and what does God think about it?” – Emma’s question to me on Episode 84 of the Family Time Q&A Podcast. Listen to the full episode here. Download this episode (right click and save) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 SuicidePreventionLifeline.org After a short talk about Emma’s upcoming ballet … Read more
This is an adapted excerpt from my November 2013 TEDx Corpus Christi Talk titled “Redefining Strength in Manhood.” Strength: The Problem When I married Olivia, I brought into my marriage the ability to express myself in only two ways, anger and humor. This would seem perfectly fine for many men in the U.S. I know personally … Read more
Liv, Emma, and Rosanne return as the trio D-D-D to discuss the following: Jacob’s first Quinceneara and his noticing the stripper pole on the party bus Do you believe in not allowing your kids to see certain movies and tv shows? Adult humor and topics found in shows like “Bubba Guppies” and “Sponge Bob Square … Read more
Jerry, Liv, and Jacob have a chat about favorite childhood toys, Jacob coming out of his shell, and first great achievement. More notes coming soon. Download this episode (right click and save)
What is the secret sauce to a happy, healthy marriage? That’s one of the questions we’ll answer on this episode of Family Time Q&A Podcast. Olivia and I bring on long time friends, and Honorary Dugans, Glen and Shawn Solberg who serve on the staff of FamilyLife Ministries. In celebration of National Healthy Marriage Week, … Read more