Andy addresses what parents need to know about child abductions and where our attention needs to be focused most on protecting our kids from being separated from us. Some of these truths will challenge what you think about abductions.  Download Parking Lot Safety for Parents: https://www.thesecuredad.com/parkinglot

Andy dives into the criminal mind to analyze a crime that makes him angry. Then he’ll analyze what he’s learned to help us all better protect our families when we are in parking lots. Plus, download the free PDF guide Parking Lot Safety for Parents. Download Parking Lot Safety for Parents: https://www.thesecuredad.com/parkinglot For Video Examples: https://www.thesecuredad.com/post/parking-lot-safety-for-families

What is human hacking and how can it make you a better parent? Today Andy welcomes Chris Hadnagy, social engineer extraordinaire to the show to share how we can communicate better at home and in life.  For more on Chris Hadnagy: https://www.social-engineer.com/ Free Tools from The Secure Dad: https://www.thesecuredad.com/tools

Andy discusses Sun Tzu’s "the supreme art of war" and how we can use this wisdom in our daily lives as protector parents.   Join the protector parenting community: https://www.thesecuredad.com/protectorparenting Get your free copy of The Dark Web for Parents: https://www.thesecuredad.com/darkweb

In the first of a two-part conversation, Beverly Baker talks about everyday threat discernment. Plus, she shares how to clear your mind to better understand how to move through your environment and focus on your personal safety. For more from Beverly Baker: https://www.metrofinishschool.com/ More Show Notes: https://www.thesecuredad.com/post/threat-discernment-with-beverly-baker-of-asphalt-anthropology

In the second part of Andy’s interview with Beverly Baker of Asphalt Anthropology, Beverly shares a scary story about when she was targeted on the street and what she did to avoid violence and get out of a bad situation. Plus they discuss understanding fact from fear in daily life. For more from Beverly Baker: https://www.metrofinishschool.com/ Beverly's Street Dodges: https://www.thesecuredad.com/post/threat-discernment-with-beverly-baker-of-asphalt-anthropology

What is the dark web? If you don’t know, that’s okay. Today Andy gives an overview of what protector parents need to know about the dark web and what to do if your kids have been on it. Download The Secure Dad’s Guide to The Dark Web for Parents: https://www.thesecuredad.com/darkweb Join the Protector Parenting Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/protectorparenting101  

Discover how you can sharpen your protector parent skills with a new online course from The Secure Dad, UNLOCKED: Releasing Your Inner Protector Parent. Enroll today at the link below but hurry as registration closes Saturday 1/30/21. For more on UNLOCKED: https://www.thesecuredad.com/courses  

Private investigators can find out all kinds of information about us. Today, Andy talks with Preston Hocker, PI about what we need to know to protect our privacy and ourselves. You may be surprised at how easy it is for someone to find you. More on UNLOCKED: Releasing Your Inner Protector Parent: https://www.thesecuredad.com/unlocked

How do we protect our kids when we are not around? Andy takes a look at one of the hardest questions for protector parents.   Join the Facebook Group: https://www.thesecuredad.com/protectorparenting For more on my upcoming course UNLOCKED: https://www.thesecuredad.com/courses

Just 13 days into the new year and it seems 2021 is a dumpster fire, too. Learn what you need to know to thrive and survive in 2021 when it comes to avoiding violence, solving problems, and protecting your family.   Join Protector Parenting 101: https://www.thesecuredad.com/protectorparenting   Learn more about UNLOCKED: Releasing Your Inner Protector Parent: https://www.thesecuredad.com/courses

Today Jerry Gowen of Operation Underground Railroad speaks with us about fighting human trafficking in our hometowns. This is an issue that affects us all and Jerry offers his insights into how we can act to stop it.   For more on Operation Underground Railroad: https://ourrescue.org/   Facebook Group Protector Parenting 101: https://www.thesecuredad.com/protectorparenting   Check out my course UNLOCKED: https://www.thesecuredad.com/courses

Today on the show, Andy steps away from the normal format to share some behind the scenes stories about how The Secure Podcast is made and what to look for in 2021. Protector Parenting Group: https://www.thesecuredad.com/protectorparenting

Learn how to survive the holidays. Today Andy welcomes human behavior experts Greg Williams and Brian Marren of the Left of Greg Podcast to the show. They’ll discuss what we need to know to keep our families safe while shopping and traveling this holiday season.   For more on Arcadia Cognerati: https://arcadiacognerati.com   Left of Greg Podcast: https://arcadiacognerati.com/left-of-greg-podcast/   Download The Secure Dad Holiday Security Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/holidaysecurity

Today on The Secure Dad Podcast, Andy discusses what to do when crime comes to your neighborhood. He’ll share from his personal experience with something that happened recently where he lives. Plus he’ll discuss how we can all build safer communities together.  Free Holiday Security Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/holidaysecurity

The holidays are fast approaching! Andy shares some simple tips we can all use to secure our home and our family this holiday season. Plus download The Secure Dad Holiday Security Guide for free.   Free Holiday Security Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/holidaysecurity

Are you being followed? It’s a question many of us have asked before. In this episode, Andy will share some signs you’re being followed and what to do if you are being targeted.   Learn More about Online Training from The Secure Dad: https://www.thesecuredad.com/courses

Andy welcomes Jason Brick of The Safest Family on The Block to the show. Together they will discuss what they’ve both learned as dads since they’ve started their respective shows. They’ll share their personal insights into family protection.   The second half of their conversation can be heard on Jason’s show The Safest Family on the Block on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBq-oYxZ0Ug66r6dRygC4Rg   Find Home Security: The Secure Dad’s Guide exclusively on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2JUV3Z6

This week Andy shares about a time he intervened to help an alleged gift card scam victim. Learn more about how to prevent this type of crime from happening to you. Plus he shares the title and topics of his upcoming online learning course!  More on Online Learning: https://www.thesecuredad.com/courses

Protecting your family is basic dude stuff and no one knows that better than Patrick McNamara. Today, Andy welcomes Pat Mac to the show to discuss the best ways we can protect those we love.    For more on Pat Mac: https://www.tmacsinc.com/ Learn more about online learning from The Secure Dad: https://www.thesecuredad.com/courses

Andy discusses three of the most common misconceptions when it comes to burglaries. Don’t trust your family’s safety to a myth. Know the truth.    Protect your family with Home Security: The Secure Dad’s Guide exclusively on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2JUV3Z6

On this show Andy takes a critical look at fear. When we say we are afraid, is that really true or is something else preventing us from finding a solution to a threat? Are we really as afraid as we think we are?    Grab your free Know Your Neighborhood Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/neighborhood Coming Soon: Online Learning from The Secure Dad: https://www.thesecuredad.com/courses

In this episode, Andy talks about why we need to pay attention to our neighborhood so we can keep our family safe. He’ll go over what to look for that may indicate you’ve got trouble next door.    Plus download your free Knowing Your Neighborhood Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/neighborhood   Coming Soon: Online Learning from The Secure Dad: https://www.thesecuredad.com/courses

The Secure Dad Podcast celebrates 100 episodes with an Ask Me Anything show. Andy will answer your questions about family protection. Plus, he makes a big announcement.   Online Course from The Secure Dad: https://www.thesecuredad.com/courses

Today Andy welcomes Jon and Alex of the Wanted Podcast. Jon and Alex use many tools in their jobs as bounty hunters and de-escalation is the one they utilize the most. They discuss the importance de-escalation plays not only in potentially violent situations but in everyday life as well.    For more from Jon and Alex: http://www.fenrir-group.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wantedpodcast   Take The Secure Dad 5 Day Challenge: https://www.thesecuredad.com/5daychallenge

It’s important to know who lives around you. Just like you want to know all of the good people, you need to be aware of the bad ones as well. Andy will discuss an app that will help you find sex offenders living near your home. Plus, he shares more ways to protect your children.   For more form the NSOPW: https://www.nsopw.gov/   Be ready for the next disaster for free: https://www.thesecuredad.com/disaster

Are you ready for what 2020 throws at you next? Andy discusses how we all need to be ready for the next natural disaster, which very well may be a Sharknado in 2020. Plus he shares a free preparedness checklist for everyone.    Download The Secure Dad Natural Disaster Preparedness Checklist: https://www.thesecuredad.com/disaster

Today Andy welcomes Byron Rodgers of the Protector Nation Podcast to the show. Byron is a Marine Corps Veteran who is making his mark on the world in the field of executive protection. He’ll share ways that every family can be secure when traveling.    For more from Byron Rodgers: https://byronrodgersmotivation.com/   Home Security: The Secure Dad’s Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/books

In this episode Andy discusses 4 Rules for Safer Kids Online. We’ll discuss what we need to model as parents, information our family should never share and I go over the number one rule for anyone using the internet.    Home Security: The Secure Dad’s Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/books

Today Andy welcomes Aaron, the host of the Dad in the Trenches podcast. Together they’ll discuss how to manage a crisis like a job loss, personal hardships and how that affects who we are and how our children see us.    For more from Dad in the Trenches: https://www.dadinthetrenches.com/   FREE GUIDE: How to Freeze Your Child’s Credit: https://www.thesecuredad.com/how-to-freeze-your-childs-credit

Protect your child’s financial future from scammers by freezing their credit. Andy will talk you through the process because he’s personally done it. Plus find out how to get your free guide to do this process with templates. Guide to Freezing Your Child’s Credit: https://www.thesecuredad.com/how-to-freeze-your-childs-credit

Andy welcomes back Jerry Gowen of Operation Underground Railroad to discuss how recent events are changing human trafficking.    Operation Underground Railroad: https://my.ourrescue.org/events/rise-up   The Secure Dad 5 Day Challenge: https://www.thesecuredad.com/5daychallenge   Today’s Show Notes: https://www.thesecuredad.com/post/wayfair-covid-19-and-human-trafficking-with-jerry-gowen-of-operation-underground-railroad

Don’t make your car an easy target for a thief. Andy discusses simple and effective ways we can all make our cars more secure.    Take The Secure Dad 5 Day Challenge: https://www.thesecuredad.com/5daychallenge   Today’s show notes: https://www.thesecuredad.com/post/how-to-protect-your-car-from-theft

Do you lose sleep at night wondering if the front door is locked? Have you ever forgotten to arm your alarm system? Everyone has done this at some point. On the show today Andy discusses a powerful secure habit that we all need to practice.    Protector Symposium 2.0: https://www.protectorsymposium.com/202037656772?affiliate_id=2520046 Home Security: The Secure Dad’s Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/books

Over the past few weeks riots and clashes have been happening across the country. In today’s episode Andy discusses 5 things we all need to know to protect our families in times of civil unrest.   Bug Out Bag: https://www.thesecuredad.com/tools   Protector Symposium 2.0: https://www.protectorsymposium.com/202037656772?affiliate_id=2520046   Emergence Disrupt Riot Environments: https://info.emergencedisrupt.com/safe-observer-order-form38757766

On the podcast Andy welcomes Yousef Badou of Emergence Disrupt. Yousef is an expert in threat detection when it comes to situational awareness and behavioral analysis. Together they talk about how we can see trouble before it starts.  Also be sure to check out the bonus podcast with Andy and Yousef about avoiding group violence in a riot. For more on Yousef and Emergence Disrupt: https://www.emergencedisrupt.com/ The Secure Dad 5 Day Challenge: https://www.thesecuredad.com/5daychallenge Today's Show Notes: https://www.thesecuredad.com/post/how-to-see-trouble-before-it-starts-with-yousef-badou-of-emergence-disrupt

In this special bonus podcast, Yousef Badou of Emergence Disrupt shares his thoughts on avoiding group violence in a riot situation. And there’s a link to his free training on Riot Environments. Riot Environments Training: https://info.emergencedisrupt.com/safe-observer-order-form38757766

Defending yourself and your family from identity theft may sound difficult. On today’s show Andy will share three things we all can do to protect ourselves. Plus he’ll share his personal experience with credit card fraud.  Take The Secure Dad 5 Day Challenge: https://www.thesecuredad.com/5daychallenge The Secure Dad Father’s Day Gift Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/fathersdaygiftguide2020

In this MiniCast Andy talks about mindset in a whole new way. He says something in this show that you may have never been told before in your life.    Take The Secure Dad 5 Day Challenge: https://www.thesecuredad.com/5daychallenge   The Secure Dad Father’s Day Gift Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/fathersdaygiftguide2020

Do you know what crime is happening around your home? There could be home invasions, theft or even armed robberies occurring near you and you may not even know it. Discover how to keep an eye out for the crime in your area and how to prevent it from happening to you.  Take The Secure Dad 5 Day Challenge: https://www.thesecuredad.com/5daychallenge The Secure Dad Father’s Day Gift Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/fathersdaygiftguide2020

Riots are popping up around the United States. Do you know what to do if you’re in your car with your family when you are swept up in a riot? Andy gives some tips on how to protect your family in this volatile situation.   Take The Secure Dad 5 Day Challenge: https://www.thesecuredad.com/5daychallenge   What If Your Vehicle Is Attacked By an Angry Mob? https://www.offgridweb.com/survival/what-if-your-vehicle-is-attacked-by-an-angry-mob/

Andy's guest on the show is Nila of Mil-Spec Mom and Resilient Security Solutions. They discuss the important issues facing protector parents and how protector skills can be improved. Find out more about Nila: https://www.milspecmom.com/  The Secure Dad 5 Day Challenge: https://www.thesecuredad.com/5daychallenge The Secure Dad Father’s Day Gift Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/fathersdaygiftguide2020

Just because people are wearing masks doesn’t mean we can’t read them anymore. In this MiniCast, Andy gives three simple things to look for when assessing threats in public.   Take The Secure Dad 5 Day Challenge: https://www.thesecuredad.com/5daychallenge   Today’s show notes: https://www.thesecuredad.com/post/how-to-read-people-with-masks

I had to go to urgent care recently. Hear what happened to me, how I showed my son to be his own first responder and laugh at my expense. Protect Your Home Starting Today for Free: https://www.thesecuredad.com/tools Today’s show notes: https://www.thesecuredad.com/post/what-to-expect-at-urgent-care-during-covid-19

Learn in this MiniCast how to secure your Zoom meetings for your kids and yourself. Plus hear a story about a family friend who had their meeting hacked!  For more: www.thesecuredad.com To read the article “How to Secure Your Kid’s Zoom Meetings: https://www.thesecuredad.com/post/zoom-security-tips

In the first Mini Cast Episode of The Secure Dad Podcast Andy discusses 5 signs a thief is casing your home. Plus, he gives a very good reason for this new, temporary, show format. For more: https://www.thesecuredad.com/post/are-criminals-casing-your-house Find Home Security: The Secure Dad’s Guide exclusively on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2JUV3Z6

My guest on the show is Randy King… again! Randy is reality based self defense instructor extraordinaire. Today we discuss why humans freeze and home defense. Sorry there are no unicorns in this one. Find out more about Randy King at https://www.randykinglive.com/ Survey for The Secure Dad: https://www.thesecuredad.com/survey Free Home Security Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/tools

What is the best defense for home security? What’s the best defense for an attack? While they each require different actions, the mindset is the same. Discover what this simple thought that changed how I view the world. For more: www.thesecuredad.com/ Help me help you with this survey: https://www.thesecuredad.com/survey