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Stories from Real Life
Stories from Real Life
Why should you listen to this podcast? Because "Stories from Real Life" reminds us we’re not alone. In every episode, expert interviewer Melvin E. Edwards dives deep into the moments that shape who we are—messy, moving, sometimes hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking. Whether you're stuck, healing, or just curious about the human experience, these stories help you feel seen, understood, and connected. Want to be a guest on Stories from Real Life? Send Melvin Edwards a message on Media Well Done, here: https://www.mediawelldonellc.com. This podcast is produced by MediaWellDoneLLC.com.
Nov. 4, 2025

Ep. 166 - Patton Dodd: 'Becoming the Father I Needed'

Ep. 166 - Patton Dodd: 'Becoming the Father I Needed'
Ep. 166 - Patton Dodd: 'Becoming the Father I Needed'
Stories from Real Life
Ep. 166 - Patton Dodd: 'Becoming the Father I Needed'

Everyone carries a story about their father — the one we got, the one we needed, and maybe even the one we’ve become.

In this episode of Stories from Real Life, I talk with Patton Dodd, writer, editor, and author of The Father You Get: And the Ones You Make, Believe In, and Become.

Patton’s story explores what it means to inherit pain and still choose purpose, to face the past without being defined by it, and to discover grace in the mess of family life.

Together, we talk about father wounds, forgiveness, and the ways faith and storytelling help us rewrite who we are — and who we can still become.

Patton Dodd’s website

The Father We Get book

Stories from Real Life website

The Strength of a Thousand Sons

Patton Dodd on LinkedIn



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