
Raising Men is a podcast about parenting, masculinity, and the lifelong journey of raising sons—and ourselves—to be men of courage, character, and purpose. Hosted by Shaun Dawson, each episode features real conversations with parents, leaders, and thinkers redefining what it means to raising men in today’s world.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 49 | Founded | 8 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Kids & FamilyParenting | |||

In this deeply insightful episode of Raising Men, host Shaun Dawson sits down with Andrew Reiner, a teaching professor at Towson University, cultural critic, and leading voice on the emotional lives of boys. Drawing from his books, Better Boys, Bette... more
In this special Father’s Day edition of Raising Men, host Shaun Dawson sits down for an intimate, deeply personal conversation with his own father, Ted Dawson. A former high-profile television sports broadcaster who navigated major media markets in t... more
Joined by his very own son and the original inspiration for the podcast, Lake Dawson, Shaun explores the world directly through a child's eyes.
Filled with humor, heart, and a highly coordinated effort by Lake to secure some studio donuts, this Fat... more
In this solo episode of Raising Men, host Shaun Dawson wrestles with a heavy and deeply honest question brought to him by a friend: What do you do when you want to support your teenager's passions, but their only apparent passion is doing drugs?
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This show centers on parenting, masculinity, and the ongoing work of raising sons—and the adults they become. Across episodes, guests explore responsibility, emotional intelligence, and healthy masculinity through stories of fatherhood, leadership, and personal growth. The conversations often blend practical parenting advice with broader cultural discussions about how boys and men navigate identity, vulnerability, and connection in today's world. A notable throughline is redefining traditional ideas of strength to emphasize empathy, resilience, and community, making it useful for listeners who want guidance on raising sons, improving relationships, or pursuing personal development as a parent or mentor.
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Recent guests on Raising Men include:
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2. Lisa Johnson
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4. Dan Doty
5. Ralph Brewer
6. Todd Adams
7. Kirk Martin
8. Devin Kuntzmann
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