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Good Dads Podcast

Mar 18, 2025

In this episode of The Difference a Dad Makes, hosts Brian Mattson and Dr. Jennifer L. Baker welcome Paul Baker, an experienced educator and former school principal, to discuss practical ways to build confidence in children.

Paul shares insights from his career in education and his experiences as a father, offering...


Mar 11, 2025

In this episode of The Intentional Dad, hosts Jason Hynson and J. Fotsch sit down with Herb Cody, a dedicated father from Nixa, Missouri, to discuss how life’s challenges shape empathy, resilience and intentional fatherhood.

Herb shares his personal journey of navigating fatherhood through life-altering...


Mar 4, 2025

In this episode of Good Dads, Great Communities, Dr. Jennifer L. Baker, founder and Executive Director of Good Dads, and co-host J. Fotsch discuss how to build fatherhood initiatives and strengthen communities through engagement, collaboration, and leadership.

Dr. Baker shares how Good Dads started with a simple idea...


Feb 26, 2025

In this episode of The Difference a Dad Makes, hosts Brian and J Fotsch welcome Rudy Martinez, Director of the Springfield Conservation Nature Center, to explore the role of curiosity, outdoor exploration, and lifelong learning in parenting.

Rudy shares how his love for the outdoors influenced his parenting style and...


Feb 26, 2025

In this episode of Hot Topics, hosts J Fotsch and Will Cox sit down with Dr. Kyle John, Medical Director at Arc of the Ozarks, to explore neurodiversity, inclusivity, and early intervention for autism and other developmental disorders.

Dr. John explains what neurodiversity is, how early diagnosis impacts long-term...