Color Him DADS

In this episode, Marvin Charles talks with Anthony Robinson about how his fathering story has shaped his experiences, and how he now raises his Children.

Join us for Divine Alternatives for Dads Services' Podcast with our special guests Marquess and Crystal Dennis from Birthright Living Legacy. We discuss their fathering stories and how they were impacted by their upbringing. We cover Crystal finding her father after he died, and how Marquess's life of crime landed him in prison which ended up growing his faith in God and inspired him to launch his nonprofit.

Marvin invites his brother Ricky on to the podcast to discuss how their upbringing affected their choices and fathering. They discuss past stories, while connecting it to their current experiences.

Our founder, Marvin Charles, discusses how DADS has transformed into the entity it is after 25 years of work. From his living room to a large office with a full staff, DADS is proud to support the Seattle community to its fullest capacity.

On this episode of the Color Him DADS Podcast, our Program Manager & Intake Specialist, Gregory Adams, speaks to the challenges of leaving prison, re-building his life, and being a positive role model for his children. He has been able to speak with men in prisons, schools, and at DADS to spread the message of rehabilitation and fatherhood.

On this episode of the Color Him DADS podcast, Ex NFL quarterback, author of 'Facing the Blitz', and founder of 'MEN HUDDLE', Jeff Kemp, speaks about his experiences with his father, the importance of building strong relationships with other men, and the steps it takes to become a better friend/father.

On this episode of the Color Him DADS podcast our special host Larry Brooks speaks with John Nellum and Everardo Garcia Jr. about the struggles of navigating custody court, and maintaining a relationship with the child's mother.

Join us for our fifth episode of the Color Him DADS podcast featuring Dr. Ken Canfield. Marvin and Dr. Canfield will discuss the challenges of reconnecting fathers with heir children, and how fathers can overcome their generational trauma to fully support their kids physically and emotionally.

Marvin Charles and Jospeh Irving, the owner of Joseph's Elite Image Barber Shop in Rainier Beach, discuss their roles as fathers and how they've had to adapt to support their children's needs and maintain a strong relationship.

On today's episode of the Color Him DADS podcast we speak with Johnnie Gage to discuss the growth of DADS, and his own childhood experience.

In our second episode, Jeanett Charles interviews William H. and Eddie H. joined by his son as a special guest. They discuss real world experiences of fatherhood and the steps it took for them to re-enter their children’s lives.

On our first episode of 'Color Him DADS', Founder and CEO Marvin Charles shares how Divine Alternatives for Dads Services was started, its mission, his path to reach this point, and everything in between. Join us for this introduction and come back bi-weekly for new episodes.