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Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin

That Sounds Fun Network

Welcome to Dadville! Join musicians and sometimes-comedians Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin in the journey of life, love and the pursuit of dad-ding on the Dadville Podcast. Get your fill of dad jokes, laughs, and heartfelt conversations while these guests talk about parenting while leaving you with new lessons for your own kids. Stick around for visits from Momville as each share their unique insight into this crazy world of parenting. Pull up a lawn chair and join every Tuesday.

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69:14

Heather Thompson Day: The $214.40 Question

Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin ·

2025/05/20

This week we welcome Heather Thompson Day to the pod. She's a brand-new member of the That Sounds Fun Network and her new book, 'What if I'm Wrong', explores the tension between personal dreams and realities, the concept of God's grace, and the upside-down nature of the kingdom of God. She chats up the fellas about being faithful in your room, navigating life as biracial, and the best parenting advice she's ever received. Visit Heather Thompson Day: https://www.heatherthompsonday.com/ Join us:

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71:16

Dr. Lisa Damour: Two Words That Will Help Every Parent

Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin ·

2025/05/13

The fellas welcome renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour, PhD, to explore the emotional complexities of adolescence. Dr. Damour shares her experience consulting on Pixar’s *Inside Out 2*, where she helped shape the portrayal of new emotions like Anxiety, Embarrassment, Envy, and Ennui as 13-year-old Riley navigates her teenage years.Then, Jon breaks out his homework and dives into Dr. Damour’s acclaimed books—*Untangled*, *Under Pressure*, and *The Emotional Lives of Teenagers*—which

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105:47

Amy Brown: Always Say Hi

Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin ·

2025/05/06

Momville is back! We are taking this month to celebrate moms and first up is Amy Brown. You likely know her as the long-time co-host of the Bobby Bones Show, but her story is deep, inspiring, and somewhat hilarious. After relaying the incredible story of starting her career in radio (shoutout Culvers!), Amy talks about her experience as the mom of two adopted Haitian children, how much of her personal life she should share, and so much more. Follow Amy: https://www.instagram.com/radioamy Join us:

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71:41

Tauren Wells: The Beauty of Joy

Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin ·

2025/04/29

This week in Dadville, the fellas welcome Tauren Wells—singer, preacher, author, and full-time kid wrangler. His first book, Joy Bomb: Unleash Jesus's Explosive Joy for an Extraordinary Life, is a hands-on look at how to get more joy into your life. Tauren also spills the beans on starting his own church, raising four boys without losing his mind, and squeezing his own life into the cracks between soccer games and snack time. Check out Tauren's new book: https://www.zondervan.com/p/joy-bomb/ Join

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56:40

Dave Kozak: Plan Early and Pay Less

Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin ·

2025/04/22

In this episode, we’re tackling the boss-level challenge of parenting teens headed for college with Dave Kozak of Elite College Planning. The fellas get real about the stress of saving for college (spoiler: most families feel behind), the ever-growing cost of tuition, and whether the whole college experience is actually worth the hype—or just a very expensive four-year experiment.Enter Dave Kozak, our financial Yoda for the episode. He breaks down college savings like it’s Money 101 for Hogwarts

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53:29

Dave and Jon: There's Something About a Private Jet

Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin ·

2025/04/15

This week on the pod the fellas discuss how their neighborhood is attracting patrons with questionable parking instincts. Wait until you hear how the Barnes family enacted some swift justice. Also, they talk about the dilemma of dealing with scary and uncertain weather with your kids. Should you go to the basement or try and squeeze in a few more hours of sleep? All will be answered this week!Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! Good Ranchers - Visit

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68:07

Dr. Morgan Cutlip: Learn to Deal with Your Mental Load

Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin ·

2025/04/08

The Doctor is back! Dr. Morgan Cutlip is our returning champion this week. She's an author, podcast, mother of two, and has a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology. Her latest book, 'A Better Share: How Couples Can Tackle the Mental Load for More Fun, Less Resentment, and Great Sex,' arrives today and is a hands-on book for couples who want to form a deeper connection and balance the mental load that we all have. Get Dr. Morgan's book: https://drmorgancutlip.com/bs-preorder/ Join us:

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47:32

Dallas Jenkins: Significant Results from...

Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin ·

2025/04/01

Dallas Jenkins is the creator of "The Chosen," a hit show about Jesus of Nazareth. Once the fellas collected themselves after seeing Jenkins' incredible lighting, they got right into what Jenkins thinks the secret sauce of the show is, how his faith has changed since working on the show, and how he taught his adopted son some tough lessons.Watch The Chosen: https://www.thechosen.tv/en-us Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! Quince - For your next trip, treat yourself to

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90:20

Michael Chandler: Let's Not Anger Him

Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin ·

2025/03/25

Michael Chandler isn't looking for a fight—but he's not a guy you want to mess with. Over the last 15 years he's become one of the most formidable lightweight MMA fighters around. Rather than meeting the fellas in the Octagon, he kindly decided to come to Dadville HQ for a chat. Chandler breaks down all things you want to know about what's it's like to be an MMA fighter from the burden of cutting weight to how to talk to your kids after a tough loss. It's a Dadville guarantee that after listening to

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69:40

Vince Gill Put This Off as Long as He Could

Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin ·

2025/03/18

Even with all his unbelievable success, Vince Gill still pinches himself. "I would be doing this no matter what," he says. From playing with Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney, and Keith Richards, Vince is still looking for the next surprise. "I really don't want to know how the movie ends." This week the fellas head over to Vince's house to record an episode that has been years in the making. Vince talks about that one time he opened for KISS, when he caught his daughter trying to sneak some boys into a

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74:51

Bree Burks: Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable

Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin ·

2025/03/11

Bree Burks never intended to be a children's author. She started as a bedside nurse and soon moved into medical research in addition to being a hospital administrator. Currently, she's the VP of Strategy for Site Solutions for Veeva Systems—and the author of 'Delight in Your Hue: The Creator Painted You.' It's a book that encourages early conversations about race that was inspired by Bree's adoption story. Visit Bree: https://www.lovemoredomore.com/ Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks

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54:27

Jon and Dave: Parenting Overkill

Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin ·

2025/03/04

Reporting from a double overcast Nashville, the fellas meet up at Dadville HQ to check in about a host of topics. They start with how to balance the constant dance of middle-school homework responsibilities. When is it too much? Also, the explore the yearly face-off with all the various viruses that rip through so many households. And if that wasn't enough, Dave goes deep on thinking about how old Clapton was when he made Unplugged. Spoiler: It triggers Dave a bit. Join us:

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63:50

David Pollack: Parenting Through Kids' Sports

Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin ·

2025/02/25

Over half of the kids in the United States are playing a sport. And David Pollack is out to help those parents work through the struggles of balancing life, faith, and the increasing demands of youth sports. His book, The Won't Quit Kid, is a tale of learning the value of hard work and patience. In this episode, Pollack discusses the feeling of a pro career ending, his approach to sports with his own kids, and what it's like to hang out in -300-degree temps for three minutes. Today's Guest:

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74:04

Andy Crouch: Quantity Leads to Quality

Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin ·

2025/02/18

You could call Andy Crouch an author. You could also call him a former editor of Christianity Today. Or even a Partner for Theology and Culture at Praxis (which he still is). And on good days you could call him a connoisseur of Bach piano sonatas. Today on the pod he joins the fellas to discuss the challenges of parenting in a tech-filled lifestyle, why sabbaticals are essential, and how to manage quality time with your kids. Today's Guest: https://andy-crouch.com/ Join us:

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74:10

Jon Acuff: I was "Youth Group" Cool

Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin ·

2025/02/11

This week we have our resident inspirer-in-chief of Dadville, Jon Acuff, swinging by for a talk about his latest book, How Teens Win, which he wrote with both of hid daughters. Between Dave, Jon, and Jon Acuff that makes 10 books (several which are NYT best sellers.) Dig in as Acuff talks about this view on regrets, the shift in parenting approach when your kid gets to high school, and why you need to let your kids learn cheap lessons.Visit Jon Acuff: https://jonacuff.com/ Join us:

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65:54

The 200th Episode: We (Still) Don't Know What We're...

Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin ·

2025/02/04

Well, we finally did it. Today marks the 200th episode of Dadville and the fellas mark the occasion by talking about their favorite Dadville moments, how it has affected them as parents, and what they do to foster friendships as an adult. Tune in to hear some early Dadville history and some behind-the-scenes laughs. Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Paperwork - Visit http://www.paperwork.press to get your "A Better Half Pack" and Use promo code DADS for 10% off your order! Quince - Go

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70:06

Johnnyswim: What Makes You More Boring Makes Me More Fun

Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin ·

2025/01/29

Folk-rock's most powerful couple, Abner and Amanda (aka Johnnyswim), are dropping in for a couples edition of Dadville. We love hearing how couples met, and this one is an all-timer that was four years in the making. They also discuss their approach to parenting, dealing with unrealized depression, and how they keep having fun as partners. Visit Johnnyswim: https://www.johnnyswim.com/ Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! BetterHelp

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65:30

Annie F. Downs: Good News in Sad Stories

Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin ·

2025/01/21

The boss is here! Annie F. Downs is a podcaster, public speaker, New York Times bestselling author, and one of the reasons Dadville exists. Annie joins the fellas this week to share her new kids book, Where Did TJ Go? It aims to help kids deal with grief and loss through the story of Annie's nephew TJ. This is a powerful episode that deals with a lot of questions families are left with after the loss of a loved one.Learn more about Where Did TJ Go? here: https://wheredidtjgo.com/ Join us:

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61:54

iMOMSOHARD: A Tour Bus Full of Pink Eye

Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin ·

2025/01/14

Buckle up. Big laughs are ahead this week. Kristin and Jen from iMOMSOHARD join the fellas to talk about the funny side of parenting. They share their stories behind doing a live standup tour, creating a podcast during COVID, and how both of their husbands help keep things rolling.Catch #iMOMSOHARD on tour: https://www.imomsohard.com/ladies-night Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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58:42

Jon and Dave: The Most Optimistic Pod of the Year

Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin ·

2025/01/07

We made it. 2025. Where are the flying cars and self-fitting shoes? In this week's episode the fellas break down their views on the past 12 months, how the deal with inching closer and closer to having a house full of teens, Dave's Christmas music inspo, Jon's poignant reflections on purchasing a tile cutter. Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! Nutrafol - Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to

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