In this episode of GSL UNCUT Melissa has an open and honest conversation with her father about parenting, her adolescence, & how their relationship has affected her.
May I just say it was an absolute privilege to able to watch this conversation. Your Father is warm. honest and a true gentleman and his influence in your own upbringing shines in your children and life.
And He as such a good Spirit & Heart, He's an awesome Man with a big M. U r blessed Mellissa, and of course ur Sister either. Tks, it was the best podcast. From Quebec-Canada
I was one of those 20 someone's who dug in hard on my life. I lost 8 friends in my high school years to accidents, drug overdoses, suicide, and carbon monoxide poisoning and those events made me take life very seriously. I started working part-time in my family business at age 13. I finished high school and started college at age 17 graduating with an associate degree at 18. I worked various jobs until age 22 when i joined the company where I would develop my 40+ year career. I think i understood young that my purpose in life was in all things to give God credit. Life really does go by quickly.
Such a great father I can see why Melissa is the person she is he built such a strong foundation. He is so right on guidance "Those who spare the rod hate their children, but those who love them are diligent to discipline them." the rod is speaking of a Sheppard and how they use their staffs to guide the sheep so they go in the right direction, guidance love and protection is a parent job.
Your father is a wise gentleman. My father brutally crushed his kid's spirits; just as his father did to him. When I came to Jehovah God at the age of 24, my spirit was renewed and reinvigorated. Jehovah God is the great refresher and healer. Your dad raised his kids as I raised my daughter. My daughter is early 40's now, is joyous, a Spirit-filled child of Jehovah God, happily married, mother of two children and a very successful lawyer. She greatly enjoys her life and gets joy out of many things. Her children are wonderfully joyous. Jehovah God wants His children to enjoy their time on the earth that He created for us. Life is so precious and enjoyable when we follow Jehovah God's commandments. as best we can. - One of the King's kids
Same here, I found my heavenly Father, Jehovah God in my 20's. Still took decades to really learn to love myself. My parents were not evil, just damaged, the congregation convinced me at age 58 that I am not "less than" others.
Melissa dad's seems to be an individual who is well read and rather intelligent and his memory is pretty sharp for a man of 74 years young. Good that you could have an open conversation with your dad before he departs this life.
Pop passed 54 years ago, when I was still young. I envy your ability, as an adult, to have this conversation. Yet, take joy that you can have it, all at the same time. Your's is the first Podcast I've made it all the way through in one sitting. Thank you both for keeping it real. Thank you for sharing this with us all. Blessings 🙏👍😊🤗👏
Talking about driving, when my kids and granddaughter were learning to drive, I repeated frequently that drive like everyone else is crazy and don't know how to drive.
You mentioned wanting your dtr. to be happy yet wanting her to use here God given talents. We witnessed our child struggle with what they thought was our expectations of their future. Depression took them over without us realizing it! Years into college, they let us know that they did not feel they could meet our expectations. It was heart wrenching to us that they felt they would be disappointing us if they followed their hearts instead of what they thought we expected. It was a tearful evening for all of us, and a relief for them!
Boys will not tell you how they feel just face to face but if you go do something they like they talk your leg off. With my oldest son it was shooting hoops and with my youngest it was video games. They are older now and still talking to me about everything.
Very interesting, thought provoking and heartfelt. These are the first podcasts I have seen and I love them sometimes you have to stop and gather your thoughts and purposes for life to appreciate everything around you. It’s hard to believe that I have a fifty year old son, 47 year old and 42 year old sons and my Baby girl is 42. And they all are awesome family oriented caring people.
You have a wise father. In many ways, he sounds like my husband and I. We always told our two children why we said "NO",this would drive my family crazy. But we thought we needed to show our children that "NO" wasn't because we just wanted to say NO but that there were reasons,whether it was a safety issue or wasn't age appropriate. We allowed them to have a voice, share their feelings, or ask questions. Our daughter was an old soul. At the age of five, she could have an adult conversation that left the adults shaking their heads. My hubby is always telling our grandkids about their high school friends won't always be their friends. It's just a season in life. Very refreshing to see you two chat!
Melissa, you really need to get your dad set up at his home and all three of you do split screen podcasts with him more often as a guest. He would love it and so would your listeners. He has such a soothing voice and seems so knowledgeable on many topics, has great advice and seems such a sweetheart. I can see why you had such a great childhood and are a great parent. You learned from a man most would be proud to have had a father like your dad. My husband and I enjoy your videos and now your podcasts. Keep up the good work! ❤❤❤
Next year I turn 80 and I love your DAD and he raised a great family, I also love the podcasts I watched from day one. Keep up the good work. God's Speed Biz.
LOL..... I had to laugh when your dad was talking about the ear buds and how he wears them to bed listening to podcasts all night....hahaha. I do the same thing. It helps me sleep. Sometimes I miss a lot of the podcasts and sometimes even rewind.
WOW! What an amazing Podcast. I absolutely enjoyed listening to you and your Dad talk. What a wonderful Man. He is so soft spoken and wise. Please have him back. Thank you, Melissa, for sharing his insights and wisdom. ❤❤
I'm loving this, I hope you & Jeremy have all your parents and siblings on the podcast, hearing stories from your past and lessons you were taught is so interesting, I've smiled so much during this podcast and being a grandmother trying to raise 6 grandchildren on my own , your Dad is really making me think about things in a different way.
Commenting from my husband’s account… I ❤ this! It makes me nostalgic and so wishing my daddy was still here so I could do the same thing. Awesome conversation!!
Melissa, you are so blessed to still have a wonderful Father to have these talks with. May you both be blessed with many, many more. Enjoyed watching and listening.
I love this! Your Dad is so easy to listen to. As far as Neveah having so many talents. Think of how she will use her talents to instill those into her children. And THAT is extraordinary. She has looked at your talents and has reaped the benefits of those talents that she wants to repeat that in her own life. That makes you extraordinary too. ❤️
You are so right- the way people think to raise kids is ridiculous- children need to be helped and taught. Now days they can’t study or think because parents can be so irresponsible. What a great father!!!
Took two days for me to listen, because life (I homeschool too), but I kept this open because I knew it would be a good one. Your dad reminds me so much of a college professor that I had. The end was probably my favorite part and brought on so many emotions. Things are incredibly tough right now and there are so many people who just don't want to listen. They don't want to look, they don't want to listen, they just want to hold on to what they think is truth, when sadly, it's not. Keep doing what you're doing and thanks to your Dad for his wise words. I needed that today.
What a blessing to be able to have such great conversation with your dad! After raising 3 boys, you realize that boys go through an emotional time during puberty as well. What made a huge difference in our family was to find out each one's "love language "
My dad was wonderful, but to everyone else not us. He thought we already knew. he was 96 me 65 before we had an adult conversation. he died months later. love him so much, you are so lucky to be able to talk with your family.
Melissa we can see where you got that Story telling narrative from and to still have your Parents in your life and on your Podcast 🇺🇸🙏🏻💯🌹🇺🇸🙏🏻💯🌹🇺🇸🥰🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦Superb Content with your Father and Inspiring Words from the both of you ✅💯🙏🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸Watching from Regina Saskatchewan 🇨🇦
It's funny how I see you like my kids. They thought they were getting away with something, but they didn't realize that I did a lot more than they did. I knew what they did. Now that they are grown, they are amazed that we knew what they did. Especially my daughter who is 25 now.
I would have loved your dad when I was young. I always enjoyed talking with adults when I was a child. I’m sure I would have also tried to say something controversial just to provoke a long discussion, lol. Great podcast today!
What I love best about watching your channel is that you & Jeremy keep the dialog so real.. totally unpretentious. Keep the vids coming..have enjoyed sharing your journey.
I watched this and remembered my conversations with my Dad. He passed 2 years ago and your Dad reminded me of my Dad. You’re so blessed to have this recorded. I would love to hear from you and your Dad again. This one is one of my favorites. Stay Blessed.❤️⚓️❤️
The concept of encouraging a child to be happy, is so important. I remember my child questioning why I never stressed at report card time like many in his class. I said, "It is important to make good grades, but it is more important to me, that you are good people." I cherish the fact that this was our focus. My children are happy adults today AND they are good people in their community!
It's so true the most important thing a parent can teach a child is how to make good decisions for themselves. SO many today just can't decide on anything and it's maddening.
Fantastic job on the podcast Melissa , and you guest was a wow factor too. What a childhood you and your sister must have had and how you took that forward to what you both are doing today has to be gratifing to your parents, especially your father. Thank you both so much got sharing with us. Fred.
What a fun vlog! You were lucky to have a father who cared and believed in you as you grew up. I wish mine was like that. He was a salesman for a major chemical company and was on the road for days/weeks on end. His work ethic, I suppose, rubbed off on me as I had a successful career with the same company for 39 years and am now happily retired.
Your father is a God send. This was inspirational to watch. Not much younger than him with three daughters and an oldest son. Y’all are right you raise each differently. I look back and made lots of mistakes but if you ask them they will say different. Your father seems to not have those regrets which speaks volumes to how well you yourself come across. Even your extended family is wonderful to listen too. Great guest and so glad he agreed!
GSL podcast I really enjoyed this podcast. I like the relationship you and your father.I like the way your father taught you and your sister about business. The podcast was excellent. God bless your family.
I wish I had a father like yours growing up; at 10, my father walked out on his family of eight kids and a wife who didn't work. Wonderful talk. I loved it.
What great dad u have. He puts my parenting skillls to shame for sure. Thanks for sharing him with us! Please don't let him b a stranger to your podcast!
So awesome you had THAT Dad when you were growing up. He is amazing! He needs to come back on often. I could listen to him a ton. Very smart, very wise. Yes....I hope we can all be friends again one day. Sooner than later. I hope all the birthday peeps had an amazing celebration!
My mother in law said" you can't put a old head on young shoulders. And it makes since. ❤ seeing you and your dad talking and getting along, you are lucky to have your dad. ❤
Something I've heard, which kinda had quite an impact on me, is that once they hit 18/19, it becomes a spectator sport! I've found that to be pretty true, and if you've raised them with the right morals and values, you can pretty much let them fly! Doesn't mean you won't feel like your heart isn't walking around outside of your body for the rest of your life!
That has to be the best Podcast I’ve listened to so enlightening. So much material to digest. Thank you young lady it means a lot you are doing so well. You’ve brought a ray of sunshine and hope to a 76 year old who hasn’t much hope left in her heart. You’re on the right track congratulations. 🥰🤗
Please, Please have your Dad on the show again in the future. He is my kind of person. What an interesting man with interesting ideas and thoughts. I absolutely enjoyed this. It's my second fav episode next to the first one. I love your Dad. :)
I absolutely loved this podcast. This the first time seeing your dad! I am so blessed to still have mine as well. My sons (now 40 & 37) would always use the "so and so parents are letting them" and I would say "well so and so is not my child". your relationship with your dad is so much like mine and my dads. Thank you so much for sharing precious dad with us!!!
Listening to you and your dad chat, reminds me of those times I did the same with my dad, and how I loved those moments. There is so much to learn from your parents. Makes me wish I had more opportunities to have had these kinds of chats with my patents, but they are both passed now.
You are incredibly blessed, to have a father, and parents like that. My upbringing was so different. My parents took no interest in me, talking to me, like your father, or helping with school work. There just was not the wonderful connection that you have. Your Father is a wonderful wise man. Congratulate him for me Please.
Absolutely loved this interview with your dad. His insights to life’s problems for his children and how to solve them was so impressive. Had me laughing out loud at times and that ment a lot for me. Thank you for bring on your dad and the super cool interview. Love and God bless.
Melissa you were so very very blessed to have this man as your father. I believe, with my whole heart, that your Father needs to do a TED Talk Master Class on his parenting style.
OMG 😊I'm only a couple minutes into this and happy at what I'm hearing. You reminded me of an Incredibly good childhood memory. We spent a very large amount of time on KY Lake, Sled Creek to be exact, where friends lived on the lake. Every now and then just after dark, Mitch the man with the boat would load us kids into the boat to go "Steel the Watermelon" which actually meant, taking the boat around the bay and sneak on to other people's dock to jump off their diving boards and slide down their slides, than onto the next dock. So much fun, Such a Great memory. Thanks for that and the talk with you sweet dad.
Loved this!! My 2 daughters are 34 & 32 respectively, and I am lucky enough to enjoy a close relationship with both of them as well. It is so nice to get on the phone and always having something to talk about. Your parents did an amazing job raising you Melissa. Thank you for introducing us to your father and sharing some of your childhood with us. As always, sending love from our acreage to yours.
Thank you for this wonderful podcast. It's really wonderful to know that there are still Americans who value life and liberty and even the willingness to TALK when there may be disagreement. I appreciate your world view, your humor, your values, and your affection for one another. Thanks for sharing your thoughts openly.....I know that puts you in a vulnerable place. I appreciate it!!!
