In this episode of the Rising Above Dads podcast, our hosts discuss the relationship between special-needs dads and the local church.  Local pastors Bryan Vaughn and Lee Bailey join our hosts for an open discussion about the fears and uncertainties faced by everyone involved.

In this episode of the Rising Above Dads podcast, our hosts discuss the many different “relationship hats” we wear as special-needs dads.  Whether it’s family, friends, co-workers, special-education teachers, therapists, doctors, church leaders or others, we need to navigate these relationships well but often we feel unprepared and overwhelmed!  This episode also gives an overview of season two.

In this episode of the Rising Above Dads podcast, we continue the conversation with our wives discussing the challenges and joys of navigating marriage while raising children with disabilities. We share more fun stories, tough moments, and valuable lessons from our 68 years of combined marriage experience.

In this episode of the Rising Above Dads podcast, our wives join us to discuss the challenges and joys of navigating marriage while raising children with disabilities. We share fun stories, tough moments, and valuable lessons from our 68 years of combined marriage experience.

In this episode of the Rising Above Dads podcast, the hosts discuss various resources that have proven beneficial to them over the years. These resources encompass areas such as marriage, parenting, and healthy habits.

In this episode of the Rising Above Dads podcast, the hosts play a “Game Show” to reveal four challenges special-needs dads face but rarely discuss. Play along to guess the answers and join the discussion as the hosts delve into these issues.

In this episode of the Rising Above Dads podcast, the hosts answer listener questions on topics such as advocating for your child at school or church, helping others see beyond disabilities, managing respite guilt, and finding the best barbeque in St. Louis!

In this episode of the Rising Above Dads podcast, the hosts explore the impact of cultural expectations on parenting a child with disabilities, the dangers of the comparison trap, and the importance of focusing on the unique strengths and joys of your children.

In this episode of the Rising Above Dads podcast, Steve Chatman shares his experience of becoming a special-needs father through adoption.

In this episode of the Rising Above Dads podcast, Daniel Brooks discusses his experiences with his son Max, who has Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome (CCHS), a rare condition that impacts his ability to breathe during sleep.

In this episode of Rising Above Dads, hosts Steve Chatman, Daniel Brooks, and Dustin Rawls engage in a heartfelt discussion about the realities of parenting children with disabilities.

In this honest and heartfelt episode of Rising Above Dads, hosts Steve Chatman, Daniel Brooks, and Dustin Rawls dive into the emotional realities of being a special needs-dad—especially when the journey feels overwhelming and unfair.

In the debut episode of Rising Above Dads, three fathers share honest, vulnerable stories about adjusting to life as special-needs dads. Through humor, faith, and raw emotion, they explore what it means to grieve unmet expectations, navigate anger, and find hope in the unexpected journey of parenting children with disabilities.