DOD214: Just Trying to Help
Dear Old Dads11 Jul 2025

DOD214: Just Trying to Help

On this episode, the dads tackle a complicated listener quandary...so complicated in fact that Thomas can't keep the people or their relationships straight. What do we owe our parents and other adults in our lives to help them navigate challenging situations with our brothers and sisters?

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