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The Black Daddy Podcast

By Donald Gadson Jr

The Black Daddy Podcast is a show created for ALL fathers and those they love. If you are looking for weekly encouragement, inspiration, or challenge, tune in every week for a fresh take on Fatherhood, Faith, and Finances.
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Important Announcement : Pick & Stick!

Important Announcement : Pick & Stick!

Take A Leap!

Just over a year ago, we took a bold step to launch the Black Daddy Podcast.
http://www.blackdaddypodcast.com

We went from just hitting the record button to an all out production of what has become for us a labor of love.

So much has been learned about the art of communication, the importance of excellence in media and the invaluable and transferrable skill of working together. All three of these have yielded the result of going far.

Through this process we have, to put it in a catchphrase, “gotten better together.”

The Black Daddy Podcast has been a tremendous step in our journey to the next RIGHT thing.

In this video we discuss what we, through an amaz

Jan 01, 201711:01
Episode 34: Principles Over Feelings
Dec 22, 201611:42
Episode 33: It's NOT What Happened to You...
Dec 16, 201611:01
Episode 32: Is It All About Talent... Or Nah?
Dec 01, 201610:01
Episode 31: Are you a Gazelle or a Lion?
Nov 30, 201611:01
Episode 30: 10 Hacks to Winning Financially w/ Talaat & Tai McNeely
Nov 23, 201650:32
Episode 30: 10 Hacks to Winning Financially w/ Talaat & Tai McNeely
Nov 23, 201650:32
Episode 29: Doing Education Differently with Mikala Streeter of the L.I.F.E. School
Nov 16, 201650:01
Episode 29: Doing Education Differently with Mikala Streeter of the L.I.F.E. School
Nov 16, 201650:01
Episdode 28: 5 Reasons Why You Can Be a Foster Parent
Nov 09, 201627:42
Episdode 28: 5 Reasons Why You Can Be a Foster Parent
Nov 09, 201627:42
Episode 27: Explaining the Hiatus

Episode 27: Explaining the Hiatus

Welcome to Episode 27 of the Black Daddy Podcast

 

After a break, we are back and stronger than ever!

It hasn’t been simple, easy, or all roses but we are advancing forward.

 

Listen in as we talk about

1. Our mourning process for the last few months

2.Ava Duvernays’ Hit Documentary “13th”

3. Some reflections on the movie "The Birth of a Nation."

Intro/Outro Music : Lecrae's Church Clothes 3 'Can't Do You" 

Oct 30, 201621:07
Episode 27: Explaining the Hiatus

Episode 27: Explaining the Hiatus

Welcome to Episode 27 of the Black Daddy Podcast

 

After a break, we are back and stronger than ever!

It hasn’t been simple, easy, or all roses but we are advancing forward.

 

Listen in as we talk about

1. Our mourning process for the last few months

2.Ava Duvernays’ Hit Documentary “13th”

3. Some reflections on the movie "The Birth of a Nation."

Intro/Outro Music : Lecrae's Church Clothes 3 'Can't Do You" 

Oct 30, 201621:07
Episode 26: Dumping Debt ( $116,000 Later)
Sep 08, 201630:42
Episode 26: Dumping Debt ( $116,000 Later)
Sep 08, 201630:42
Episode 25: $60,000 in Student Loans Gone! ( Our Journey to Freedom)
Aug 30, 201625:50
Episode 25: $60,000 in Student Loans Gone! ( Our Journey to Freedom)
Aug 30, 201625:50
Episode 24:  The Baby Effect, Leading, and the Hot Seat w/ Dr. Joe Martin
Aug 21, 201629:56
Episode 24:  The Baby Effect, Leading, and the Hot Seat w/ Dr. Joe Martin
Aug 21, 201629:56
Episode 23: So you wanna be a REAL MAN? w/ Dr. Joe Martin

Episode 23: So you wanna be a REAL MAN? w/ Dr. Joe Martin

What makes a man a real man? If you take time to answer that question you'll uncover some truths , deep rooted beliefs and even some lies .

Today's episode is a special edition as I found myself in the hot seat with Dr. Joe Martin founder and host of the real men connect podcast . Joe and I have a very candid and transparent conversation about

  • Our experiences and real men.
  • We talk through the effect my dad has had on my life.
  • The lack of emotional IQ many fathers struggle with.
  • And How foster parenting prepared me for fatherhood -and the good bad and ugly that comes along with it.

This and more on episode 23 of the Black Daddy Podcast!

*Join us next week for the continuation of our conversation with Dr Joe Martin of the real men connect podcast there's so much more we cover including Leadership as man. How having a new baby affects a relationship And Joe puts me in his hot seat for what he calls the Man Up Questions

Aug 14, 201637:26
Episode 23: So you wanna be a REAL MAN? w/ Dr. Joe Martin

Episode 23: So you wanna be a REAL MAN? w/ Dr. Joe Martin

What makes a man a real man? If you take time to answer that question you'll uncover some truths , deep rooted beliefs and even some lies .

Today's episode is a special edition as I found myself in the hot seat with Dr. Joe Martin founder and host of the real men connect podcast . Joe and I have a very candid and transparent conversation about

  • Our experiences and real men.
  • We talk through the effect my dad has had on my life.
  • The lack of emotional IQ many fathers struggle with.
  • And How foster parenting prepared me for fatherhood -and the good bad and ugly that comes along with it.

This and more on episode 23 of the Black Daddy Podcast!

*Join us next week for the continuation of our conversation with Dr Joe Martin of the real men connect podcast there's so much more we cover including Leadership as man. How having a new baby affects a relationship And Joe puts me in his hot seat for what he calls the Man Up Questions

Aug 14, 201637:26
Episode 22: Daddyhood, Faithfulness & Church A/V w/ Sam Ofori

Episode 22: Daddyhood, Faithfulness & Church A/V w/ Sam Ofori

Last Week on Episode 21 Sam and Desirae Ofori sat down with Mama and I to talk about Marriage, Parenting and Ministry. Well today on Episode 22, The Daddy, Sam Ofori sits down with yours truly to talk about all things Daddyhood. Join us as we talk about <ul> <li>The power of being intentional in your relationship.</li> <li> What he's learned in his first year of being a first time dad</li> <li>Why he says men need to stop being superman and be themselves</li> <li>Why the church gets it wrong when it comes to the Sunday morning experience and what they can do to get it right.</li> <li>The power of embracing the background and more</li> </ul> Right here with my bother Sam Ofori on The Black Daddy Podcast!
Aug 02, 201649:08
Episode 22: Daddyhood, Faithfulness & Church A/V w/ Sam Ofori

Episode 22: Daddyhood, Faithfulness & Church A/V w/ Sam Ofori

Last Week on Episode 21 Sam and Desirae Ofori sat down with Mama and I to talk about Marriage, Parenting and Ministry. Well today on Episode 22, The Daddy, Sam Ofori sits down with yours truly to talk about all things Daddyhood. Join us as we talk about <ul> <li>The power of being intentional in your relationship.</li> <li> What he's learned in his first year of being a first time dad</li> <li>Why he says men need to stop being superman and be themselves</li> <li>Why the church gets it wrong when it comes to the Sunday morning experience and what they can do to get it right.</li> <li>The power of embracing the background and more</li> </ul> Right here with my bother Sam Ofori on The Black Daddy Podcast!
Aug 02, 201649:08
Episode 21: Parenting, Victory in Marriage, and Blogging Success w/ Sam & Desirae Ofori

Episode 21: Parenting, Victory in Marriage, and Blogging Success w/ Sam & Desirae Ofori

Welcome to Episode 21 of the Black Daddy Podcast!

Today's special guests are Sam and Desirae Ofori. The Ofori's are Church Leaders, Marriage Advocates and founders of the M1 - Marriage 1st.

 

M1 (Marriage First)(http://fb.me/m1marriagefirst) was founded as a bimonthly group date / meet-up for married & engaged couples in the Central Florida area.

 

Join us as we talk about:

  • Their 1st year as parents to their beautiful baby boy

 

  • Their #1 secret to keeping your spouse as your best-friend.
  •  What life is like proving the Nay-Sayers wrong about their view on marriage.
  • and Desirae's secret to launching and maintaining a popular blog for mommies.

This and more, with Sam and Desirae Ofori on the Black Daddy Podcast.

 

Don't forget to check out Desirae's blog http://sincerelymrsmommy.wordpress.com and her Instagram page @madamof

Jul 25, 201639:56
Episode 21: Parenting, Victory in Marriage, and Blogging Success w/ Sam & Desirae Ofori

Episode 21: Parenting, Victory in Marriage, and Blogging Success w/ Sam & Desirae Ofori

Welcome to Episode 21 of the Black Daddy Podcast!

Today's special guests are Sam and Desirae Ofori. The Ofori's are Church Leaders, Marriage Advocates and founders of the M1 - Marriage 1st.

 

M1 (Marriage First)(http://fb.me/m1marriagefirst) was founded as a bimonthly group date / meet-up for married & engaged couples in the Central Florida area.

 

Join us as we talk about:

  • Their 1st year as parents to their beautiful baby boy

 

  • Their #1 secret to keeping your spouse as your best-friend.
  •  What life is like proving the Nay-Sayers wrong about their view on marriage.
  • and Desirae's secret to launching and maintaining a popular blog for mommies.

This and more, with Sam and Desirae Ofori on the Black Daddy Podcast.

 

Don't forget to check out Desirae's blog http://sincerelymrsmommy.wordpress.com and her Instagram page @madamof

Jul 25, 201639:56
Episode 20: Pt. 2  Marriage is REAL! w/ Damian & Jamie Johnson

Episode 20: Pt. 2 Marriage is REAL! w/ Damian & Jamie Johnson

Marriage is a beautiful thing right? Isn't it all about the happily ever after?

Well, not quite, MARRIAGE is Real!  Today's episode is the second installment of  our conversation with Damian and Jamie Johnson, founders of the Marriage is Real Movement.

In today's episode they are taking over and giving us their top 5 reasons for WHY marriage is real .They will be candid, humorous, and transparent about some of their early struggles, present day victories, and future hopes as they continue to stand for the beauty, value, and necessity of marriage in today's culture.

Get ready for Episode 20 of the Black Daddy Podcast with Damian and Jamie Johnson.

Jul 17, 201629:11
Episode 20: Pt. 2  Marriage is REAL! w/ Damian & Jamie Johnson

Episode 20: Pt. 2 Marriage is REAL! w/ Damian & Jamie Johnson

Marriage is a beautiful thing right? Isn't it all about the happily ever after?

Well, not quite, MARRIAGE is Real!  Today's episode is the second installment of  our conversation with Damian and Jamie Johnson, founders of the Marriage is Real Movement.

In today's episode they are taking over and giving us their top 5 reasons for WHY marriage is real .They will be candid, humorous, and transparent about some of their early struggles, present day victories, and future hopes as they continue to stand for the beauty, value, and necessity of marriage in today's culture.

Get ready for Episode 20 of the Black Daddy Podcast with Damian and Jamie Johnson.

Jul 17, 201629:11
Episode 19: Marriage IS REAL! w/ Damian & Jamie Johnson

Episode 19: Marriage IS REAL! w/ Damian & Jamie Johnson

Welcome to Episode 19 of the Black Daddy Podcast where we welcome special guests of the Marriage is Real Movement Damian and Jamie Johnson!

 

We sit down with the Johnsons and get REAL about

 

  • How things change after you put the rings on.
  • What they call “The Expectation Shift”
  • The opposition faced after getting married and what its meant to build in your relationship.
  • How important VISION is in marriage.
  • And how challenging your spouse helps YOU in the end instead of the perception that it's a threat.

 

This and more with Damian and Jamie Johnson of Marriage is Real on the Black Daddy Podcast!

 

Contact Damian & Jamie on twitter : 

Jul 12, 201633:00
Episode 19: Marriage IS REAL! w/ Damian & Jamie Johnson

Episode 19: Marriage IS REAL! w/ Damian & Jamie Johnson

Welcome to Episode 19 of the Black Daddy Podcast where we welcome special guests of the Marriage is Real Movement Damian and Jamie Johnson!

 

We sit down with the Johnsons and get REAL about

 

  • How things change after you put the rings on.
  • What they call “The Expectation Shift”
  • The opposition faced after getting married and what its meant to build in your relationship.
  • How important VISION is in marriage.
  • And how challenging your spouse helps YOU in the end instead of the perception that it's a threat.

 

This and more with Damian and Jamie Johnson of Marriage is Real on the Black Daddy Podcast!

 

Contact Damian & Jamie on twitter : 

Jul 12, 201633:00
Episode 18: African vs. African American Pt. 2

Episode 18: African vs. African American Pt. 2

African vs. African American: It Runs Deep.

Join us today as we continue our episode on being African versus African American.

Listen as  we unpack

  • what it is like to be married to a black man in America.
  • Her childhood experiences of  not fitting in as an African with the black kids.
  • The remedy to self hate and how the slavery narrative plays a big part in how we do or don't see ourselves
  • What we call "The racial totem pole."
  • Raising a black son compared to raising a black daughter

This and more on the Black Daddy Podcast!

Jul 03, 201626:39
Episode 18: African vs. African American Pt. 2

Episode 18: African vs. African American Pt. 2

African vs. African American: It Runs Deep.

Join us today as we continue our episode on being African versus African American.

Listen as  we unpack

  • what it is like to be married to a black man in America.
  • Her childhood experiences of  not fitting in as an African with the black kids.
  • The remedy to self hate and how the slavery narrative plays a big part in how we do or don't see ourselves
  • What we call "The racial totem pole."
  • Raising a black son compared to raising a black daughter

This and more on the Black Daddy Podcast!

Jul 03, 201626:39
Episode 17: "African Booty Scratcher": Growing  Up African vs. African American

Episode 17: "African Booty Scratcher": Growing Up African vs. African American

My wife and I were brought up having two totally different Cultural influences and
identities.

What's interesting is that in the good ol' USA of A we can be seen as one in the same : BLACK. Interestingly enough there was a stark difference between being African and African American .

Listen to this episode as we unpack

  • some of the meanest things kids would say during our elementary years.
  • The differences between our household culture and the larger cultures that we were a part of.
  • How our early upbringings affected our self worth going into our early adult years.
  • And What happens when a European born West African and South Florida born African American fall in love .

On this episode of the black daddy podcast!


Listeners, wed love to hear from you!

Have questions, concerns or comments? .Email us hello@blackdaddypodcast.com and follow us on instagram and twitter @blackdaddynow. And as always

Jun 26, 201630:47
Episode 17: "African Booty Scratcher": Growing  Up African vs. African American

Episode 17: "African Booty Scratcher": Growing Up African vs. African American

My wife and I were brought up having two totally different Cultural influences and
identities.

What's interesting is that in the good ol' USA of A we can be seen as one in the same : BLACK. Interestingly enough there was a stark difference between being African and African American .

Listen to this episode as we unpack

  • some of the meanest things kids would say during our elementary years.
  • The differences between our household culture and the larger cultures that we were a part of.
  • How our early upbringings affected our self worth going into our early adult years.
  • And What happens when a European born West African and South Florida born African American fall in love .

On this episode of the black daddy podcast!


Listeners, wed love to hear from you!

Have questions, concerns or comments? .Email us hello@blackdaddypodcast.com and follow us on instagram and twitter @blackdaddynow. And as always

Jun 26, 201630:47
Episode 16: A Father is...

Episode 16: A Father is...

This is a very special edition of the Black Daddy Podcast - THE FATHERS DAY EDITION! And we are counting down 4 Descriptions of what a father is from four of our previous guests. If someone asked you to fill in the blank... A FATHER IS ________ WHAT WOULD YOU SAY?


Well, if you didn't have an answer or you want to hear what others think, listen up!


A Father is a Shepherd.
-Episode 3 Pt.1 w.Dr. Preston Adams


A Father is a Guarantor of the Future
Episode 4 Pt. 1 w. Dr. Charles Cooper

A Father is a man of Vision
-Episode 8 w. Joel Boggess

A Father is a man who Accepts responsibility
-Episode 12 w. Dr. Joe Martin

Listen.... Here is a special challenge to all of the dads out there! We are running a little giveaway competition as both a thank you and a celebration of you for listening!

So for the next 5 days we are going to run a little contest. Email us @

Jun 19, 201610:06
Episode 16: A Father is...

Episode 16: A Father is...

This is a very special edition of the Black Daddy Podcast - THE FATHERS DAY EDITION! And we are counting down 4 Descriptions of what a father is from four of our previous guests. If someone asked you to fill in the blank... A FATHER IS ________ WHAT WOULD YOU SAY?


Well, if you didn't have an answer or you want to hear what others think, listen up!


A Father is a Shepherd.
-Episode 3 Pt.1 w.Dr. Preston Adams


A Father is a Guarantor of the Future
Episode 4 Pt. 1 w. Dr. Charles Cooper

A Father is a man of Vision
-Episode 8 w. Joel Boggess

A Father is a man who Accepts responsibility
-Episode 12 w. Dr. Joe Martin

Listen.... Here is a special challenge to all of the dads out there! We are running a little giveaway competition as both a thank you and a celebration of you for listening!

So for the next 5 days we are going to run a little contest. Email us @

Jun 19, 201610:06
Bonus Episode: - The Highs and Lows of Faith

Bonus Episode: - The Highs and Lows of Faith

In this bonus episode of the blackdaddy podcast on the heels of our hit episode

Supernatural Childbirth we wrestle with questions like :

Where does the cultural belief in God part ways with genuine heart felt, Jesus- centered faith?

When we step into a deeper trust of God, what are the possibilities? 

How does this affect our daily lives in a real way?

"Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us

assurance about things we cannot see." - What does that mean?

In today's episode we will touch on the highs and lows  of faith, loss, and finding God in the midst of it all!


Listeners, we'd love to hear from you!

Have questions, concerns or comments?  .Email us hello@blackdaddypodcast.com or if you're on twitter @blackdaddynow. And as always subscribe, rate and review the podcast

in the Itunes app.

See you n

Jun 13, 201622:55
Bonus Episode: - The Highs and Lows of Faith

Bonus Episode: - The Highs and Lows of Faith

In this bonus episode of the blackdaddy podcast on the heels of our hit episode

Supernatural Childbirth we wrestle with questions like :

Where does the cultural belief in God part ways with genuine heart felt, Jesus- centered faith?

When we step into a deeper trust of God, what are the possibilities? 

How does this affect our daily lives in a real way?

"Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us

assurance about things we cannot see." - What does that mean?

In today's episode we will touch on the highs and lows  of faith, loss, and finding God in the midst of it all!


Listeners, we'd love to hear from you!

Have questions, concerns or comments?  .Email us hello@blackdaddypodcast.com or if you're on twitter @blackdaddynow. And as always subscribe, rate and review the podcast

in the Itunes app.

See you n

Jun 13, 201622:55
Episode 15 : Supernatural Childbirth

Episode 15 : Supernatural Childbirth

Supernatural Childbirth by Jackie Mize is referenced in this episode.  (http://amzn.to/1RVOHjz)

In Episode 14 of the Black Daddy Podcast we were able to share the AMAZING Miracle of our daughter’s birth. If you would like to, We would encourage you to go check it out.

In this episode we want to clarify the difference between natural childbirth and supernatural childbirth.

Natural childbirth usually involves special breathing and relaxation techniques with
the goal of minimal medical or technological intervention.

Many women have found success using these methods. Natural Childbirth is good but God always has a better way of doing things. Supernatural always exceeds natural in any area and deciding to do it HIS way yields amazing results.

We've totally had to changing our thinking by renewing our mind with the word of God on the subject of having babies the same way we renew our mind concerning, finances, health, and ev

Jun 06, 201629:45
Episode 15 : Supernatural Childbirth

Episode 15 : Supernatural Childbirth

Supernatural Childbirth by Jackie Mize is referenced in this episode.  (http://amzn.to/1RVOHjz)

In Episode 14 of the Black Daddy Podcast we were able to share the AMAZING Miracle of our daughter’s birth. If you would like to, We would encourage you to go check it out.

In this episode we want to clarify the difference between natural childbirth and supernatural childbirth.

Natural childbirth usually involves special breathing and relaxation techniques with
the goal of minimal medical or technological intervention.

Many women have found success using these methods. Natural Childbirth is good but God always has a better way of doing things. Supernatural always exceeds natural in any area and deciding to do it HIS way yields amazing results.

We've totally had to changing our thinking by renewing our mind with the word of God on the subject of having babies the same way we renew our mind concerning, finances, health, and ev

Jun 06, 201629:45
Episode 14 : A Birth Story

Episode 14 : A Birth Story

Witnessing the Birth of your child is a blessing by itself.

What happens when you experience it :

  • At Home
  • Without ANY Medical Staff
  • Without any Meds
  • and with GOD ALONE !

This is our Daughter Gia's BIRTHSTORY. It is a MUST LISTEN!

May 28, 201619:52
Episode 14 : A Birth Story

Episode 14 : A Birth Story

Witnessing the Birth of your child is a blessing by itself.

What happens when you experience it :

  • At Home
  • Without ANY Medical Staff
  • Without any Meds
  • and with GOD ALONE !

This is our Daughter Gia's BIRTHSTORY. It is a MUST LISTEN!

May 28, 201619:52
Episode 13:  Daddy vs. Father, Integrity, Poverty & "Pauls"
May 22, 201631:32
Episode 13:  Daddy vs. Father, Integrity, Poverty & "Pauls"
May 22, 201631:32
Episode 12: "Having it all , Losing it, Re-Marriage, and Real Manhood w Dr. Joe Martin"
May 15, 201621:56
Episode 12: "Having it all , Losing it, Re-Marriage, and Real Manhood w Dr. Joe Martin"
May 15, 201621:56
Boost: May 3

Boost: May 3

The greatest achievement was at first and for a time a dream.The oak sleeps in the acorn; the bird waits in the egg; and in thehighest vision of the soul a waking angel stirs. Dreams are theseedlings of realities.

May 03, 201601:31
Boost: May 3

Boost: May 3

The greatest achievement was at first and for a time a dream.The oak sleeps in the acorn; the bird waits in the egg; and in thehighest vision of the soul a waking angel stirs. Dreams are theseedlings of realities.

May 03, 201601:31
May 2

May 2

The dreamers are the saviors of the world. As the visible world is sustained by the invisible, so men, through all their trials and sins and sordid vocations, are nourished by the beautiful visions of their solitary dreamers. Humanity cannot forget its dreamers; it cannot let their ideals fade and die; it lives in them; it knows them in the
realitieswhich it shall one day see and know.

May 02, 201602:03
May 2

May 2

The dreamers are the saviors of the world. As the visible world is sustained by the invisible, so men, through all their trials and sins and sordid vocations, are nourished by the beautiful visions of their solitary dreamers. Humanity cannot forget its dreamers; it cannot let their ideals fade and die; it lives in them; it knows them in the
realitieswhich it shall one day see and know.

May 02, 201602:03
Boost: April 29

Boost: April 29

He who has conquered doubt and fear has conquered failure. His every thought is allied with power, and all difficulties are bravely met and wisely overcome. His purposes are seasonably planted, and they bloom and bring forth fruit which does not fall prematurely to the ground.

Apr 29, 201601:49