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
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
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
Jerry and Olivia have a husband and wife talk about the following: Upcoming interview with Dr. Jeff Temple, Associate Professor of Univ of Texas Medical Branch, #TDVAM Upcoming interview with Glen and Shawn Solberg from FamilyLife Ministries about healthy marriages Jacob and Emma happenings Olivia’s question to Jerry: What is the most draining aspect of … Read more
Jerry, Liv, and Emma have a conversation about the following: (2:35) An update on Emma’s performances in The Nutcracker Ballet (6:40) We are still collecting stories for our Christmas special episode (9:20) Do you write with expensive or cheap, disposable pens? – Emma’s first question to us (12:10) When was a time that a child … Read more
Driving home along the Crosstown Expressway in Corpus Christi requires a few lane changes. I use my turn signal a second or two before I look over my shoulder letting others know what I plan to do, check my mirrors, check my blindspot, and if it all looks clear, I make my lane change. However, as … Read more
In this episode, Jacob and I have a father-son discussion about what I think about his friends, how his life is different and similar to his friends, and somehow I find myself on a soapbox about what men should really do about their loveless marriage as well as provide advice for divorced dads. Download this … Read more
“It truly helped us reconnect and learn so much info about one another. Plus we’ve never been alone so we had our honeymoon 4 years later, and it was amazing! Truly a weekend to remember, and I will never forget!” Wife, married 4 years Olivia and I wrapped up another FamilyLife Weekend to Remember in … Read more