Raising Rebels is a practical playbook for dads and any man mentoring the next generation. Hosts Joel (dad of five, coach/educator) and Tec (empty-nester, former law enforcement and U.S. free diving captain) bring faith-first, countercultural wisdom to marriage, manhood, leadership, and parenting. Each week you’ll get simple challenges, honest wins and failures, and field-tested principles like “launch arrows, not houseplants,” “fail forward,” and building resilient kids who love truth. This is more than a podcast - it’s a brotherhood. Share your family virtues, ask for prayer, sharpen other men. Subscribe, grow, and keep Raising Rebels.
EPISODES
Episode 1
What does it mean to Raise Rebels
Welcome to the very first episode of Raising Rebels! Joel and Tec launch a practical playbook for dads who want to grow as husbands, fathers, and leaders. From personal stories to hard-earned wisdom, they dive into the importance of fatherhood, building family values, raising resilient kids, and pushing back against cultural pressures. Whether you’re a dad, mentor, or leader, this episode will inspire you to lead with purpose and raise the next generation of cultural rebels.
Release date: 11/02/2025
Length: 31:35
Episode 2
How Do We Raise Resilent Kids in a Fragile World?
Kicking off Raising Rebels, Joel and Tech unpack how ‘80s/‘90s freedoms—streetlight curfews, whistle-range adventures, and risky playgrounds—built grit and resilience, and how today’s always-online world, fear-based headlines, and over-monitoring are reshaping childhood. You’ll hear practical ideas to restore free play, teach delayed gratification, anchor the family around church and the dinner table, and make “get outside” a daily habit. Dads: audit your week, make one change, and keep raising rebels. Like, comment, and subscribe to spread the mission.
Release date: 10/09/2025
Length: 34:19
Episode 3
Are Phones Really That Bad For Our Kids?
In this episode of Raising Rebels, Joel and Tec tackle one of today’s biggest parenting challenges—technology’s grip on our kids. From the 2007 iPhone revolution to today’s TikTok generation, they unpack staggering research on screen time, social media, and rising teen anxiety. The hosts share practical steps for reclaiming attention at home—like family phone parking, setting boundaries, and modeling healthy tech habits. Learn how to lead your children in the digital age with wisdom, vigilance, and heart.
Release date: 10/16/2025
Length: 28:00
Episode 4
Why Being “Too Busy” Destroys Family Connections
Are you busy for your family, but not with them? In EP3 of Raising Rebels, Joel and Tec get practical about intentional fatherhood—simple one-on-ones, tech-free dinners, car-ride devotions, and purpose-driven parenting. They share real stories (stepping away from coaching, a missed family trip), stats that sting, and faith-first habits you can start today. Pick one small action, make time on purpose, and lead at home. Like, comment, and subscribe to help more dads grow.
Release date: 10/23/2025
Length: 24:44
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