The Grandfather Effect

The Grandfather Effect

The Grandfather Effect is a gripping new storytelling podcast from Moody Radio's Brian Dahlen. The podcast follows Dahlen’s family and their rocky road from relational brokenness to reconciliation. The seven-episode series takes you on an emotional journey into their secrets, faith, sins, and attempts at forgiveness.

Episodes

March 9, 2023 55 mins

On February 3rd 2022 in Chicago Illinois, some of The Grandfather Effect's biggest fans and supporters gathered together for a LIVE event and podcast recording featuring radio host Cisco Cotto, podcast host Brian Dahlen and Act V guest, Nancy Kane. At this event, they answer audience's most burning questions: what has happened to the Dahlen family since this podcast was released? What can listeners make of the ending? How can this ...

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Have you ever wanted to be a part of a LIVE podcast recording? 

After listening to the series, do you have questions? About how it ended? About where Brian and his family stand now? Maybe you have a question for Nancy Kane about your own family? 

If you do, now is your chance! On February 3rd, Moody Radio and MBI will host The Grandfather Effect LIVE. This event is free, open to the public and will take place in Torrey-Gray auditor...

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June 16, 2022 9 mins

What do you want me to say? Join us for the final episode of The Grandfather Effect podcast where everything comes to a close. 

To learn more, visit https://www.moodyradio.org/podcasts/grandfather-effect/ .

Head to https://bibletolife.com/resources/series/the-grandfather-effect for devotionals that aim to prompt further prayer and reflection based on each episode. 

This podcast is a production of Moody Radio and the 820 P...

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June 16, 2022 16 mins

How does familiar turmoil impact our faith? Our relationship with Jesus? In this last full episode of the series Brian tries to find out by going back to where it all began...his parents. 

To learn more, visit https://www.moodyradio.org/podcasts/grandfather-effect/ .

Head to https://bibletolife.com/resources/series/the-grandfather-effect for devotionals that aim to prompt further prayer and reflection based on each episode.&nb...

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June 9, 2022 45 mins

Sometimes in the midst of a personal event, an objective opinion is beneficial. On this episode, Brian consults two experts on mental health and familial health in order to discern the potential roots of the mystery. Is it medical? Spiritual? Listen to find out. 

To learn more, visit https://www.moodyradio.org/podcasts/grandfather-effect/ .

Head to https://bibletolife.com/resources/series/the-grandfather-effect for devotionals...

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June 2, 2022 26 mins

Have you ever dialed a cold call to your cousin? A family member you've never met before? On this episode of The Grandfather Effect, Brian connects with a few of his family members who he has never met before in hopes of gaining more insight about Grandpa Tom. 

To learn more, visit https://www.moodyradio.org/podcasts/grandfather-effect/ .

Head to https://bibletolife.com/resources/series/the-grandfather-effect for devotionals t...

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May 26, 2022 50 mins

Do you know your parent's love story?

In this episode of The Grandfather Effect, Brian sits down with his uncle and two of his cousins in hopes of discovering what they know about Grandpa Tom. In the midst of reminiscing and catching up, he finds himself asking: maybe it is what they don't know that really matters?

To learn more, visit https://www.moodyradio.org/podcasts/grandfather-effect/ .

Head to https://bibletolife.com/resourc...

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May 19, 2022 29 mins

"A carefully worded letter. An exaggerated sense of fairness. Three cracks in the foundation of trust."

This episode sets the stage for our story. We hear about the 1969 draft and how the war in Vietnam impacted Brian's upbringing. We meet a two key players in the Dahlen family - Brian's parents. And we eavesdrop on a conversation about three important incidents that contributed to our story's familial tension. 

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May 19, 2022 10 mins

Family dynamics can be complicated - mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Join Brian Dahlen in this limited series podcast as he navigates the complexities and mysteries of family. You may discover a family who, like all of us, fell victim to the generational impact of the fall. Maybe you’ll even discover something that looks a little bit like your family? Episodes release every Thursday through Father's Day. 

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May 12, 2022 30 secs

How do you forgive a dead man? Particularly when he is your grandfather? In this 7 part series, Brian Dahlen takes a 5 year long journey surrounding family mystery, forgiveness, and faith in the face of generational sin. Episodes release every Thursday until Father's Day. 

To learn more, visit https://www.moodyradio.org/podcasts/grandfather-effect/ .

Head to https://bibletolife.com/resources/series/the-grandfather-effect for d...

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