{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Good Dads Great Communities Ep. 6 - How Good Dads Fits Your Community","description":"In this inspiring episode of Good Dads Great Communities, Dr. Jennifer L. Baker and J. Fotsch speak with two outstanding leaders in rural Missouri: Sean Vanderbeck from the Ava chapter and Jill Garrett from the Texas County chapter. As two of the three winners of the Good Dads Great Communities of the Year Contest, these chapters are recognized for their commitment to fatherhood in small towns often overlooked by larger initiatives. Sean and Jill reflect on their challenges, share their triumphs and describe the creative ways they\u2019ve engaged dads across their regions. From providing home-cooked meals to building trust through personal connections these leaders showcase how local relationships, accountability and perseverance can spark cultural change. Whether it\u2019s organizing parenting classes or rallying church support, the episode offers a heartfelt look at how Good Dads flourishes in tight-knit communities with big hearts and bigger dreams. Episode Highlights [00:28] \u201cThey\u2019re key figures in their great community. Ava, Missouri won our first place contest \u2026 and Texas County won $2,500.\u201d [04:43] \u201cI just noticed that it was always moms that came \u2026 and I thought, where are the dads?\u201d [05:20] \u201cWe haven\u2019t even in our larger communities including Kansas City had that many people show up the first night.\u201d [11:24] \u201c There was a time when I just wanted to be a good dad \u2026 and then the joy that comes from it is nothing compared.\u201d [18:00] \u201cA lot of times people just overlook those challenges \u2026 and yet you do. I mean, 29 men showing up\u2014that\u2019s something.\u201d [18:48] \u201cBy the time church was over, all 16 [weekend meal slots] were full. That got the community behind us.\u201d [27:42] \u201cEven if each home doesn\u2019t have a good dad, if you have more good dads they\u2019ll mentor those kids.\u201d [29:27] \u201cEvery community has people that want to love on others\u2014they're just scared to do it. Resources\ud83d\udce9 Sign up for the Good Dads Newsletter and never miss a podcast! \ud83c\udf10 Learn more about Good Dads Great Communities! \ud83d\udce7 Questions or comments? Reach out to Good Dads at info@gooddads.com. ","author_name":"Good Dads Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.gooddads.com\/","html":"