Married for over 25 years and the father of three lovely daughters who are now in their 20's, Marc Clarke shares his experiences as a father who wasn't raised with a father in the home but was determined to be a great Dad.

]]>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/be-the-father-you-always-wanted--1909788Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:34:05 GMTThu, 12 Feb 2026 00:23:14 GMT60Marc Clarke Media Group<p>Married for over 25 years and the father of three lovely daughters who are now in their 20's, Marc Clarke shares his experiences as a father who wasn't raised with a father in the home but was determined to be a great Dad.</p>episodicMarc Clarke Media Groupiammedia66@gmail.comnohttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-the-power-of-serving-legacy--10337314https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10337314Wed, 18 Jan 2017 23:48:35 GMTMarc talks about the importance of serving others and ponders his legacy....no00:05:13#14: The Power of serving, legacyfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2016-wrap-up--10207667https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10207667Fri, 30 Dec 2016 05:32:57 GMTMarc wraps up a very challenging 2016no00:03:032016 WRAP UPfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hey-parents-aren-t-perfect--10206313https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10206313Fri, 30 Dec 2016 04:51:57 GMTMarc talks about getting it wrong as a parentno00:04:56Hey, Parents aren't perfectfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-are-always-watching-15--10443807https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10443807Mon, 30 Jan 2017 22:09:31 GMTMarc is reminded by his oldest daughter that the kids are always watching what we do and how we treat people...no00:03:43They are always watching #15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/time--10206272https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10206272Fri, 30 Dec 2016 04:41:03 GMTMarc talks about timeno00:04:46Timefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/happy-father-s-day-what-fatherhood-means-to-me--12125608https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12125608Thu, 15 Jun 2017 20:46:06 GMTHappy Father's Day! What Fatherhood Means To Meno00:02:36Happy Father's Day! What Fatherhood means to mefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-the-father-17-behind-the-curtain--11582427https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11582427Sat, 08 Apr 2017 02:37:55 GMTMarc talks about being the only male in a female world allows him to hear the real deal how his girls feel about the opposite sex..no00:04:14Be The Father #17 Behind the Curtainfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-groundwork--10206300https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10206300Fri, 30 Dec 2016 04:48:43 GMTMarc talks about establishing the basics for your kidsno00:04:53The Groundworkfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-talk--10206307https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10206307Fri, 30 Dec 2016 04:50:17 GMTMarc talks about The Talkno00:04:11The Talkfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-it-for-yourself-first--10206277https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10206277Fri, 30 Dec 2016 04:42:46 GMTMarc talks about not getting lost in the needs of others and taking care of self firstno00:04:28Do it for yourself firstfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nanna-showed-us-how-to-cherish-every-moment-with-the-girls--11728645https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11728645Thu, 27 Apr 2017 03:27:29 GMTMarc reflects on the lessons taught by Nanna....no00:02:46Nanna showed us how to cherish every moment with the girls!fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/church-conversations-in-the-car-with-the-kids--12125558https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12125558Thu, 15 Jun 2017 20:33:50 GMTSome times it's really hard to have an honest conversation about how the family really feels about church. We did and survived!no00:04:40Church conversations in the car with the kidsfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/corona-it-s-a-family-affair--25982592https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25982592Fri, 24 Apr 2020 01:45:54 GMTShelter in place has us doing something we really like to do...love each other.no00:04:02Corona_ It’s a Family Affairfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-father-harold--40570696https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40570696Sat, 29 Aug 2020 20:43:12 GMTMarc talks about how this podcast got it's name and his father Harold.no00:04:01My Father Haroldfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dad-s-are-not-perfect-its-ok--43492836https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43492836Tue, 16 Feb 2021 15:08:37 GMTMarc talks about being an imperfect Dad and knowing that it's ok. Being there, Being present, Being a good listener...no00:11:26Dad's are not perfect, its okfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sydney-being-sydney--17288950https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17288950Mon, 11 Mar 2019 15:02:30 GMTMarc talks about the importance of supporting your babies even if your Father did not support you. The power of his oldest girl Sydney.no00:07:54Sydney being Sydneyfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dedicated-to-dad--15656755https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15656755Thu, 06 Sep 2018 17:23:14 GMTMarc dedicates this episode to his Father in Law, the late Reverend LaFayette Seymourno00:07:34Dedicated to Dadfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/forgiveness-revisited--14899491https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14899491Sun, 27 May 2018 14:27:10 GMTMarc shares the conversation he had with a group of young men and restates a message he has shared beforeno00:05:01Forgiveness revisitedfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/millennials--10206260https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10206260Fri, 30 Dec 2016 04:38:32 GMTMarc talks about what to expect from this generation of young people...no00:03:51Millennialsfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rituals--10206253https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10206253Fri, 30 Dec 2016 04:36:32 GMTMarc talks about the rituals his family carries outno00:03:07Ritualsfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/love--10206267https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10206267Fri, 30 Dec 2016 04:39:59 GMTMarc talks about LOVEno00:04:55Lovefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marc-clarke-dad-podcast-introduction--9204731https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9204731Wed, 17 Aug 2016 00:26:39 GMTMarc Clarke's new Fatherhood podcastno00:04:33Marc Clarke: Dad podcast introductionfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/parents-say-the-dumbest-things--13885901https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13885901Thu, 25 Jan 2018 15:11:06 GMTMarc talks about why as parents we say the same phrases are parents said before us...no00:04:01Parents say the dumbest things...fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/show-18-what-a-responsibility--11619508https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11619508Thu, 13 Apr 2017 12:12:10 GMT"Be the Father You Always Wanted" answers the question for those who say "My Father wasn't in my life how do I approach fatherhood?" Or for anyone who wants advice from a Dad who loves his babies..no00:04:28Show #18...What a responsibilityfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-the-father-each-child-is-different--14185766https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14185766Fri, 02 Mar 2018 21:30:31 GMTMarc Clarke talks about his middle child Skylar celebrating her sweet 16 party and focuses how each daughter is different.no00:09:59Be The Father: Each Child is Differentfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-dreams--10273739https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10273739Tue, 10 Jan 2017 04:50:56 GMTMarc's youngest daughter reminds him of the power of following your dreams.no00:02:27#13 : Dreamsfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-a-daddy-daughter-thing--9227401https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9227401Sat, 20 Aug 2016 10:42:14 GMTMarc breaks down the importance of the Daddy Daughter relationship.no00:04:53It's a Daddy Daughter Thingfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/self-esteem-16--11307319https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11307319Sat, 04 Mar 2017 01:05:34 GMTDad's how do we protect our daughters from the negative messages the society bombards them with?no00:05:44Self Esteem #16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/showing-your-girls-how-to-respect-women--10206246https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10206246Fri, 30 Dec 2016 04:34:48 GMTMarc talks about the importance of not just talking about treating women with respect but also showing through your actions how a man should treat a woman.no00:03:45Showing your girls how to respect womenfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-present--10203294https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10203294Thu, 29 Dec 2016 18:21:43 GMTMarc Clarke talks about the importance of being present in your children's livesno00:02:28Be Presentfull