• Trailer
    May 12 2022

    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 devotionals that aim to prompt further prayer and reflection based on each episode.

    This podcast is a production of Moody Radio and the 820 Podcast Network in partnership with 12:2 Media.

    Host and Creator: Brian Dahlen

    Executive Producer: Emma VanDeVelde

    Producer and Engineer: Caleb Gray

    Support the Grandfather Effect: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/podcast/grandfathereffect

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    1 min
  • Prologue: The Butterfly Effect
    May 19 2022

    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.

    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 Podcast Network in partnership with 12:2 Media.

    Host and Creator: Brian Dahlen

    Executive Producer: Emma VanDeVelde

    Producer and Engineer: Caleb Gray

    Support the Grandfather Effect: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/podcast/grandfathereffect

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    10 mins
  • ACT I: A Letter From Nixon
    May 19 2022

    "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.

    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 Podcast Network in partnership with 12:2 Media.

    Host and Creator: Brian Dahlen

    Executive Producer: Emma VanDeVelde

    Producer and Engineer: Caleb Gray

    Support the Grandfather Effect: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/podcast/grandfathereffect

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    30 mins
  • ACT II: The Elephant In The Room
    May 26 2022

    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/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 Podcast Network in partnership with 12:2 Media.

    Host and Creator: Brian Dahlen

    Executive Producer: Emma VanDeVelde

    Producer and Engineer: Caleb Gray

    Support the Grandfather Effect: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/podcast/grandfathereffect

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    51 mins
  • ACT III: Cold Call To A Cousin
    Jun 2 2022

    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 that aim to prompt further prayer and reflection based on each episode.

    This podcast is a production of Moody Radio and the 820 Podcast Network in partnership with 12:2 Media

    Host and Creator: Brian Dahlen

    Executive Producer: Emma VanDeVelde

    Producer and Engineer: Caleb Gray

    Support the Grandfather Effect: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/podcast/grandfathereffect

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    27 mins
  • ACT IV: Peace Above All
    Jun 9 2022

    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 that aim to prompt further prayer and reflection based on each episode.

    This podcast is a production of Moody Radio and the 820 Podcast Network in partnership with 12:2 Media.

    Host and Creator: Brian Dahlen

    Executive Producer: Emma VanDeVelde

    Producer and Engineer: Caleb Gray

    Support the Grandfather Effect: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/podcast/grandfathereffect

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    46 mins
  • ACT V: So Where Was Jesus?
    Jun 16 2022

    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.

    This podcast is a production of Moody Radio and the 820 Podcast Network in partnership with 12:2 Media.

    Host and Creator: Brian Dahlen

    Executive Producer: Emma VanDeVelde

    Producer and Engineer: Caleb Gray

    Support the Grandfather Effect: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/podcast/grandfathereffect

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    16 mins
  • Epilogue: Beginning and End
    Jun 16 2022

    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 Podcast Network in partnership with 12:2 Media.

    Host and Creator: Brian Dahlen

    Executive Producer: Emma VanDeVelde

    Producer and Engineer: Caleb Gray

    Support the Grandfather Effect: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/podcast/grandfathereffect

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    10 mins