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Rod to River in Michigan
It started with an email inquiry... " My name is Tim. I live in Grand Rapids and grew up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. My dad was the head fisheries biologist for the Hiawatha National Forest for over 35 years and his life's work up there has left me and my sons with trophy trout fishing for the rest of our lives. After losing my dad I really felt like he left me with such an amazing picture of what rhythms and patterns of Saturday fishing trips as father and son could

Jon Hagedorn
Mar 312 min read


Give Wisely. Live Generously.
We’re excited to invite you to a free online workshop designed to help you think clearly about generosity and stewardship. On Tuesday, March 3rd at 5pm Pacific / 6pm Mountain , Family Lines is partnering with Thrivent Financial for a live Zoom session focused on practical ways to give more efficiently and potentially reduce taxes. This is not a fundraiser.There will be no financial ask. This is simply an opportunity to learn. If you’ve ever wondered how to support the causes

Kevin Talcott
Feb 271 min read


What is Rod to River
“Rod to River” is one of Family Lines’ favorite workshops we offer. We love it because of the results. Regardless of age or the state of the relationship coming in; distant, under repair, or close, it draws dads and kids together. It works! Why? Because it has 5 “ingredients” that resonate universally with fathers, father figures, and their children… 1) Exclusive time. One on one - removed from our every day distractions and routine. 2) Building. Shoulder to shoulder and hand

Jon Hagedorn
Feb 262 min read


Dadvocate Group
Dadvocate Group is for the man who knows fatherhood matters but feels the pull of work, pressure, and distraction every single day. It is a group of dads who are done drifting. Men who want to fight absence with presence. Not perfect dads. Not experts. Just real men who care and are willing to grow. We meet on the last Tuesday of every month for a 90 minute live call. 5 PM PT. 6 PM MT. 7 PM CT. 8 PM ET. Once a month. Dadvocate Group Welcome video Ongoing connection. A steady

Kevin Talcott
Feb 261 min read


Never let them see you sweat
It is with much apprehension mixed with hope that I announce - it’s officially out! Our 4th Mending Lines series, focused on dads and...

Jon Hagedorn
May 14, 20252 min read
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