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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 htt…
Prologue: The Butterfly Effect
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 eve…
ACT I: A Letter From Nixon
"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. …
ACT II: The Elephant In The Room
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 th…
ACT III: Cold Call To A Cousin
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.moo…
ACT IV: Peace Above All
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.m…
ACT V: So Where Was Jesus?
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.c…
Epilogue: Beginning and End
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 th…
BONUS: The Grandfather Effect LIVE Invitation
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, Mo…
The Grandfather Effect LIVE
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…