The Dad Cave Podcast - Living Rock Church

What does it mean to be a dad in 2021?

January 7, 2021

In this episode, Mark and Stephen take a look at what it means to be a father in this day and age and discuss the question, ‘Is this a golden age for Dads or is this a time of crisis?’

Claire joins the guys to discuss a Dad's role in the family

January 7, 2021

Mark and Stephen are joined by guest Claire Burton, from the Kitchen Table Project, to discuss a dad’s role in the family. They consider whether dads are a ‘support act’ or ‘equal billing’ when it comes to family life.

Dan shares his experiences of being a stay-at-home dad

January 7, 2021

In this episode, Mark and Stephen are joined by guest Dan O’Connor, as they discuss stay-at-home dads. Dan shares from his own experiences as a stay-at-home dad, when his wife went back to work following the birth of their second daughter.

Building relationships with our kids through common interests

January 7, 2021

Dad of four boys, Andy Packett, is our guest for this episode of The Dad Cave. He joins Mark and Stephen as they look at dads and hobbies, and why cultivating common interests with your children can be a great benefit to family life.

Rob Parsons gives tips on juggling life's responsibilities

January 21, 2021

Mark and Stephen are joined by Founder and Chairman of Care for the Family, Rob Parsons. They discuss the busyness of life and whether it’s ever possible to get a balance between all those things we have to juggle in life. Rob shares lessons he learnt when his children were small and when he had a demanding job as a lawyer, as well as wisdom gathered from over thirty years of working alongside families.

Talking to our kids about race & parenting in a mixed race family

June 18, 2021

Mark and Stephen are joined by Ugo Eboh as they discuss what it’s like to be a dad raising kids in a mixed-race family, the importance of talking to our children about race, and celebrating different cultural identities.

Tips for adoptive parents & how to navigate the journey as a family

June 18, 2021

Dad of two, Oli Proctor, joins Mark and Stephen as they look at what it’s like to be a dad raising adoptive children, the ups and downs of the journey and finding ways to share the adoption story as a family.

How do I parent when I struggle with my mental health?

June 18, 2021

In this episode, Mark and Stephen are joined by Adam Hewlett as they talk about what it’s like to be a dad when you struggle with mental health and how our wellbeing affects us in the way we parent our children.