Episodes

  • The Lasting Imprint of a Father's Blessing on His Daughter

    The Lasting Imprint of a Father's Blessing on His Daughter
    Jul 30 2026
    Whether you're a dad wanting to learn how to intentionally bless your daughter—or you’ve never experienced your father's blessing, this episode is for you. Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast Dr. John Trent shares why a father's blessing is one of the most powerful gifts he can give his daughter—and why its impact lasts a lifetime. He also prays a special blessing over you too. This is definitely an unforgettable conversation that will inspire and encourage you!
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    53 mins
  • How a Powerful Fathering Vision Leads to Positive Action

    How a Powerful Fathering Vision Leads to Positive Action
    Jul 2 2026

    As we celebrate our country’s 250th birthday this week and focus on the theme of FREEDOM, I thought it would be fun to do a parallel story in honoring our courageous forefathers while inspiring present-day dads to follow in their footsteps. Today I’m joined by my husband, Dr. Ken Canfield, as we talk about how a POWERFUL FATHERING VISION LEADS TO POSITIVE ACTION. If you’re ready to be motivated, celebrated and inspired, we invite you to listen in!

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    45 mins
  • Dr. Michelle’s Front Lines Fathering Report

    Dr. Michelle’s Front Lines Fathering Report
    Jun 18 2026
    Happy Father’s Day Dads! With this being the week to celebrate YOU, I thought I’d take this opportunity to share about recent interactions I’ve had with dads around the country. I want to give you a first hand view of what I’m hearing, which leads me to call this episode, “Dr. Michelle’s Front Lines Fathering Report.” Think of this as your personal invitation to sit down with me as together we debrief and strategize!
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    44 mins
  • All Stressed Up and Everywhere to Go (Interview with Gaylyn Williams)

    All Stressed Up and Everywhere to Go (Interview with Gaylyn Williams)
    Jun 4 2026
    Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast we’ll hear from Gaylyn Williams, author of 41 books---which includes one she co-wrote with her dad titled, ALL STRESSED UP AND EVERYWHERE TO GO: DESTRESSING YOUR LIFE AND RECOVERING YOUR SANITY. Gaylyn has worked with over 50k people in 80 countries, which means she understands the impact of stress across cultures. We’ll be talking about positive and negative stress, as well as stress management tools and biblical insights that can make a powerful difference for you and your daughter.
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    36 mins
  • 7 Strategic Principles for Deeper Father-Daughter Connection (Interview with Tricia Thornton)

    7 Strategic Principles for Deeper Father-Daughter Connection (Interview with Tricia Thornton)
    May 21 2026
    Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast I’m joined by Tricia Thornton, who, like me, is a licensed professional counselor in private practice. This means her insights are relatable because they’ve been honed in real life with real dads like you. If you’re ready to learn 7 STRATEGIC PRINCIPLES FOR A DEEPER CONNECTION WITH YOUR DAUGHTER, this is the episode for you!
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    44 mins
  • When Things Fall Apart: A Dad’s Path for Leading the Way Back Through Repair (Interview with Dr. Curt Thompson)

    When Things Fall Apart: A Dad’s Path for Leading the Way Back Through Repair (Interview with Dr. Curt Thompson)
    May 7 2026
    Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast we’re joined by a man who has had a significant influence on my life---author, speaker, and national influencer, Dr. Curt Thompson. You’ll love hearing from him as we talk about how a dad can lead the way back to his daughter’s heart through repair after things fall apart. This is an episode you definitely don’t want to miss as Dr. Curt speaks life into us by addressing this tender topic with wisdom, compassion and grace.
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    42 mins
  • Walking with Your Daughter Through Loss (Interview with Jonathan Pitts)

    Walking with Your Daughter Through Loss (Interview with Jonathan Pitts)
    Apr 23 2026
    Today I have a guest joining me who has walked with his four daughters through the deep waters of losing their mother/his wife. Jonathan’s daughters have gleaned from his wisdom, and their beautiful resilience shines brightly. If you need encouragement and wisdom about how to walk with your daughter through loss, this is your personal invitation to listen to our inspirational conversation.
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    41 mins
  • Raising a Gender Confident Daughter (Interview with Dr. Kathy Koch)

    Raising a Gender Confident Daughter (Interview with Dr. Kathy Koch)
    Apr 9 2026
    In this day and age, the conversations around gender identity can be challenging, often leading dads to avoid having them with their daughters. This is why I’ve invited Dr. Kathy Koch to join me again today to share her wisdom on how you as a dad can raise a gender confident daughter.
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    40 mins