The Intentional Dad Podcast
The podcast is one of many ways we share in this apprenticeship journey together. We engage in discussion, teaching, and, most importantly, the practice of story.
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Newest episode
Ep 36: Pain Is Sacred
A Father Son Conversation on Pain, Shame, and Healing
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When you carry something from your own father: Episodes 4 and 5, "Generational Momentum," Aric and his dad, Russ.
"The wound itself is an invitation and that is for you."
Ep 4
Ep 4: (Part 1) Generational Momentum
Ep 5: (Part 2) Generational Momentum
When you're tired of being perfect: Episode 9, "Lessons for a Recovering Perfectionist," with Ellie.
"Imperfection is where he does his best work."
Ep 9
Ep 9: New Year ReVolution: Stories of Apprenticeship - Lessons for a Recovering Perfectionist
When you want to understand The Sacred Gap: Episode 21, the first of "The Way through The Sacred Gap."
"It's not a question of do you have pain. The question is, what are you doing with it?"
Ep 21
Ep 21: "The Way" through The Sacred Gap (Part 1)
Show notes: Ep 21: "The Way" through The Sacred Gap (Part 1)
When your kids are growing up: Episode 35, "The Long Handoff," with Ben.
"Our Heavenly Father never stops fathering."
Ep 35
Ep 35: The Long Handoff
Series
TransitionsEpisodes 33 to 36 · 2026
- Ep 36: Pain Is Sacred: A Father Son Conversation on Pain, Shame, and HealingOctober 21, 2026
- Ep 35: The Long Handoff: A Father Son Conversation on Parenthood, Transition, and Letting GoAugust 6, 2026
- Ep 34: Boyhood to Manhood: A Family Conversation on a Critical TransitionMay 29, 2026
- Ep 33: When Everything Is Changing: A Family Conversation on TransitionApril 10, 2026
The Way through The Sacred GapEpisodes 21 to 32
- Ep 32: The Way Through The Sacred Gap (Part 12)October 9, 2025
- Ep 31: "The Way" Through The Sacred Gap (Part 11)July 12, 2025
- Ep 30: "The Way" Through The Sacred Gap (Part 10)June 10, 2025
- Ep 29: "The Way" through The Sacred Gap (Part 9)February 17, 2025
- Ep 28: "The Way" through The Sacred Gap (Part 8)January 13, 2025
- Ep 27: "The Way" through The Sacred Gap (Part 7)November 11, 2024
- Ep 26: "The Way" through The Sacred Gap (Part 6)September 16, 2024
- Ep 25: "The Way" through The Sacred Gap (Part 5)August 1, 2024
- Ep 24: "The Way" through The Sacred Gap (Part 4)June 18, 2024
- Ep 23: "The Way" Through The Sacred Gap (Part 3)April 29, 2024
- Ep 22: “The Way” through The Sacred Gap (Part 2)April 15, 2024
- Ep 21: "The Way" through The Sacred Gap (Part 1)February 23, 2024
What Story Are You Living?Episodes 11 to 20
- Ep 20: What Story Are You Living? (Part 8) Know Your Enemy: Messages and AgreementsJanuary 18, 2024
- Ep 19: What Story Are You Living? (Part 7b) Practicing Divine Rebellion During the HolidaysDecember 4, 2023
- Ep 18: What Story Are You Living? (Part 7a) Practicing Divine Rebellion During the HolidaysDecember 4, 2023
- Ep 17: What Story Are You Living? (Part 6) Wounding and Our Relationship with PainOctober 31, 2023
- Ep 16: What Story Are You Living? (Part 5) Know Your Enemy (Illusion)September 19, 2023
- Ep 15: What Story Are You Living? (Part 4) Know Your Enemy: The PlaybookAugust 10, 2023
- Ep 14: What Story Are You Living? (Part 3) Know Your EnemyJuly 5, 2023
- Ep 13: What Story Are You Living? (Part 2b) Discovering Your Shadow StoryMay 30, 2023
- Ep 12: What Story Are You Living? (Part 2a) Discovering Your Shadow StoryMay 8, 2023
- Ep 11: What Story Are You Living? (Part 1)April 5, 2023
New Year ReVolutionEpisodes 8 to 10
The Intentional HolidayEpisodes 6 to 7
- Ep 7: The Intentional Holiday: December ChallengeDecember 7, 2022
- Ep 6: The Intentional Holiday: November ChallengeNovember 16, 2022
Generational MomentumEpisodes 4 to 5
- Ep 5: (Part 2) Generational MomentumOctober 31, 2022
- Ep 4: (Part 1) Generational MomentumOctober 31, 2022
Growing Up with an Intentional DadEpisodes 1 to 3
- Ep 3: It Wasn't Perfect But It Was GoodOctober 1, 2022
- Ep 2: (Part 2) Growing Up The Son of An Intentional DadOctober 1, 2022
- Ep 1: (Part 1) Growing Up The Son of An Intentional DadOctober 1, 2022
PilotPilot
- Pilot episodeSeptember 1, 2022
Aric on other podcasts
- Dad2Dad Collective: The Son Every Father Must Become
- Dudes Without Dads: It's Not About Being a Perfect Dad: It's About Being Fathered
- His Side: Welcome Home
