Dr. Pepper and Friends
YouTube Channel and Podcast on all things mental health, relationships, faith, and sometimes fishing.
Episodes
Oct 21, 2025
Oct 21, 2025
31 min
Why do boys need structure so much?Why do they test limits, shut down emotionally, or seem allergic to sitting still?In this episode of Dr. Pepper & Friends, Pepper Pratt and friend Michael Sparks unpack what’s really going on in the brains, hormones, and hearts of boys—and how parents can raise emotionally healthy, confident young men.They discuss:✅ Why structure feels like safety to boys✅ How both mom and dad shape identity and confidence✅ The role of other men in a boy's life✅ How to “usher a boy into the world of men” with courage and compassion✅ The surprising brain and hormone science behind boys’ behaviorIf you’ve got a son, grandson, or work with young men, this conversation will give you fresh insight, practical tools, and hope for the journey.
Oct 16, 2025
Oct 16, 2025
50 min
Men of Fellowship Wednesday morning Bible studay from 10/15/25, Pepper continues in study on Genesis,. Chapter 8-9:17.
Oct 14, 2025
Oct 14, 2025
26 min
As we continue our series on Parenting, Debbie Bellinghausen, LCSW and Will Chenault, ThM host a show about Raising Daughters. They discuss the wiring of girls,, their needs and the sacred duty of parents to be role models, bestowers of beauty and grace and responsibility for the treasures we are to steward.
Oct 1, 2025
Oct 1, 2025
50 min
This speicial episode includes teaching on Chapter 7 but also an honorable tribute to one of our own, Bob Ragon, who served on our Grub Team faithfully for the past 3 years. We continue to pray for the Ragon family and the siblings as they grieve, but celebrate his life and his faith as we allow God to provide shelter in the storm through one another.
Sep 30, 2025
Sep 30, 2025
29 min
Joining friend, Pastor Dave Jackson, in Pensacola, Florida, with men from Heritage Baptist Church for a talk on parenting.Everything I Know About Parenting, I Learned in Basic Lawn Care.
Sep 29, 2025
Sep 29, 2025
45 min
Men of Fellowship, Jackson, TN, Wednesday Morning Bible Study.Thank you for praying us in Bob Ragon. May you rest in peace, walking with Jesus.
Sep 23, 2025
Sep 23, 2025
29 min
Welcome to another episode of Dr. Pepper & Friends! Today we are joined by an old friend, Laura Freeman, LMFT, from Mandeville, LA. Today's conversation involves the grit and grace it takes to navigate boundaries with parents and adult children around GRANDPARENTING!Check out some free downloads below as well as some e-courses.🎁 FREE DOWNLOAD:The 5 Warning Signs of Unhealed TraumaLearn how trauma can show up in hidden ways—and what to do about it.👉 Download it here and share with someone who needs ithttps://pepper-s-site-4aec.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/ai-placeholder🎓 E-COURSE:5 Keys to Healing from TraumaA step-by-step guide to understanding your story, calming your nervous system, and reconnecting with God and others.👉 Enroll herehttps://pepper-s-site-4aec.thinkific.com/order?ct=71b1ea43-0d3c-4871-a378-80153e74c6e3🎁 FREE DOWNLOAD:Here is a FREE lesson on the Science of Falling in Love--https://pepper-s-site-4aec.thinkific.com/users/sign_in🎓 E-COURSE:If you are interested in Pepper's e-course Marriage 101, click the link below.https://pepper-s-site-4aec.thinkific.com/courses/Marriage-101
Sep 17, 2025
Sep 17, 2025
45 min
Genesis 3:14 through chapter 4. Consequences of the Fall, Cain and Abel.
Sep 16, 2025
Sep 16, 2025
30 min
Today, we are joined by Aron Strong, a licensed marriage and family therapist from Murfreesboro, TN--founder of Pathways (in Middle TN), inRelationship, and co-teacher/facilitator of Created for Connection, a bi-annual couples experience in Brentwood, TNWe take on the topic of parenting and specifically, the "restrictive vs. permissive" parent. Rarely are two parents at the same place on this spectrum. As it turns out, this is a STRENGTH in your relationship rather than a weakness! Links to Aron's work: For couples: https://inrelationship.usFor counseling: https://www.findyourpathway.com
Sep 11, 2025
Sep 11, 2025
25 min
Adam and Eve had it all. Food, plenty of pets. And then....Charles Campbell teaches on Genesis 3, The Fall.



