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EQ Dads Pod

Aaron Bellomo
Parenting
Marriage
Birth
First Year Of Life
Sam Myers
Friendships
Family / Parenting
Communication
Marriage and Parenting Balance
Fatherhood Responsibilities
Spiritual Leadership In Family
Christianity
God / Spiritual Belief
Debt
Public School
Private School
Cybersecurity
Screen Time / Parental Controls
Death
Stress

Son and Father team, Aaron and Tom Bellomo, interview an array of guests seeking to encourage and equip dads to be more actively and effectively engaged in their children’s lives.

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Latest Episodes

Pastor Dave George of Good News Community Church joins to share his wisdom from 52 years of marriage.

We hit on truly listening to your spouse, overcoming awkwardness around praying together, and fostering emotional intimacy through the years.

Chris Lawrenson from Family Life joins for a special launch episode of Season 3: How Marriage Impacts Parenting

We hit on identifying signs of drift in marriage, when both spouses' assessment of how the marriage is going does not align, how to keep ... more

We tackle listener submitted questions on

-if a spouse needs a quick parenting-break to reset

-Explaining death to young children

-Prioritizing marriage during busy parenting years

-And more!

Wesley Swenson shares his insight from the cybersecurity industry for helping parents navigate all of the dangers and opportunities the digital world provides

-Balancing parents' hesitancy towards being perceived as controlling with the real dangers... more

Cody Glickert joins the program and we hit on

-When (or if!) to watch movies that you may be excited to share with your child but are not the most appropriate for children

-Navigating the public school vs private school question with your spouse

more

Justin Shaffer joins the program to share his experience with starting his own business and all of the considerations that entails! We also hit on some finer points of navigating debt and finances

-Aggressive approaches to getting out of debt and t... more

Ryan Ozzello joins the program to analyze Christian dating culture and the implications of seemingly everyone wanting to get married and feeling unfulfilled if are getting older and still single. What are the implications for contentment in Christ, s... more

Sam Myers join the program to discuss the first year of parenting and how it has deepened his marriage. We also discuss Sam reverting to church after 15 years away and advice he has for people who grew up in the church and have since left. Finally we... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Lawrenson
Speaker focused on equipping marriages; staff at Family Life
Family Life (crew ministry)
Episode: S3E1 - Fostering Intentionality in the Marriage Relationship with Chris Lawrenson
Wesley Swenson
Cybersecurity and IT professional, helps with security policies and government-contract compliance
Episode: S2E11 - A Dad's Guide to Cyber Safety: Protecting Your Family in a Complex Digital Age with Wesley Swenson
Cody Glickert
Father of four; guest sharing perspectives on parenting, marriage, and family life
Episode: S2E10 - When/If to Watch Certain Movies with your Kids, Public vs Private School, and Modeling a Posture of Prayer with Cody Glickert
Justin Shaffer
Finance-focused entrepreneur who started a hospital-cleaning business
Episode: S2E9 - Starting a Business and Nuanced Strategies for Skillfully Navigating Debt and Finances with Justin Shaffer
Ryan Ozzello
A good mind and heart for the topic; data scientist
Episode: S2E8 - Do we Idolize Finding a Spouse to Fix our Brokenness? And Getting Guy Friendships to go Deeper than Fantasy Football with Ryan Ozzello
Sam Myers
Guest, shares personal and faith journey
Independent
Episode: S2E7 - Deepening Marriage, Reverting to Church, and Living in New England as a Bills fan with Sam Myers
Nick Marsaw
Guest on the episode, husband and father of two, engineer by training, faith-driven
Episode: S2E6 Navigating Parenting Expectations with Nick Marsaw
Ryan Wendt
Expectant father, preparing for birth
Episode: S2E5 "The Privilege of Becoming a Dad" with Ryan Wendt and Peter Fillion
Peter Fillion
Expectant father, preparing for birth
Episode: S2E5 "The Privilege of Becoming a Dad" with Ryan Wendt and Peter Fillion

Hosts

Aaron Bellomo
Co-host of the show; facilitates discussions with guests and co-hosts; part of a father-son hosting duo
Tom Bellomo
Host of the show; co-host; interviews guests and provides parenting guidance within faith-informed framework

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S2E11 - A Dad's Guide to Cyber Safety: Protecting Your Family in a Complex Digital Age with Wesley Swenson
Q: How can parents educate both kids and older relatives about online scams?
Demonstrate real scam patterns, teach verification steps (call trusted numbers, don't click suspicious links), and share clear examples of what information should never be disclosed; encourage skepticism toward unsolicited requests.
S2E11 - A Dad's Guide to Cyber Safety: Protecting Your Family in a Complex Digital Age with Wesley Swenson
Q: What practical steps can families take to protect devices and information?
Use password managers and unique passwords, enable multi-factor authentication, implement screen-time controls and app restrictions, keep devices updated, and regularly audit online presence to minimize tracking and data exposure.
S2E11 - A Dad's Guide to Cyber Safety: Protecting Your Family in a Complex Digital Age with Wesley Swenson
Q: What are some of the dangers parents should be aware of when kids are online?
Major risks include exposure to inappropriate content, predators in chats, social pressures, data leakage, and scams that manipulate people into revealing passwords or paying out funds; practical controls and ongoing conversations can mitigate these risks.
S2 Finale - Listener Mailbag!
Q: How should couples prioritize time together while raising young children?
Be intentional about scheduling couple time, possibly with babysitting, and protect it from overcommitment to maintain emotional connection.
S2 Finale - Listener Mailbag!
Q: How do you talk to young children about death in a way that doesn't instill fear?
Keep explanations age-appropriate, simple, and honest, using clear language about life and afterlife where appropriate, and acknowledge adults' own emotions.

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Frequently Asked Questions About EQ Dads Pod

What is EQ Dads Pod about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on practical, faith-informed conversations for dads and families, with a steady focus on marriage, parenting, and everyday family life. Episodes blend personal stories, actionable tips, and real-world examples—from nurturing intentionality in marriage and modeling healthy dynamics for kids, to navigating screens, media choices, and finances as a family. Recurring guest topics include cybersecurity for families, debt management, entrepreneurship, and deepening friendships among men, all framed through a father-first, values-driven lens. A notable texture across episodes is the blend of humor, vulnerability, and actionable frameworks that listeners can apply at home or in the broader parenting journey. The format often featur... more

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Recent guests on EQ Dads Pod include:

1. Chris Lawrenson
2. Wesley Swenson
3. Cody Glickert
4. Justin Shaffer
5. Ryan Ozzello
6. Sam Myers
7. Nick Marsaw
8. Ryan Wendt

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