Episode 378: Learning to Fail, Trusting God and Trick Shots with Dude Perfect

Raising Boys & Girls

That Sounds Fun Network

Religion & Spirituality, Kids & Family, Christianity, Parenting

4.9 • 1.9K Ratings

🗓️ 26 May 2026

⏱️ 42 minutes

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This episode features an engaging conversation with Dude Perfect members Cory Cotton and Garrett Hilbert about friendship, faith, perseverance, and raising resilient kids. Joined by Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Sissy’s nephews Henry and Whit, the group talks about how Dude Perfect started from simple backyard competitions in college and grew into a global platform focused on family-friendly entertainment. Cory and Garrett share how failure, patience, teamwork, and learning to apologize have shaped both their business and friendships over nearly two decades together. They also discuss their heart behind creating clean content families can trust, encouraging kids to get outside, try hard things, and not be afraid of failure. Resources mentioned: The Boxcar Children The Hardy Boys Diary of a Wimpy Kid Operation Trick Shot by Dude Perfect Capable by Sissy Goff and David Thomas . . . . . . Sign up to receive the⁠ bi-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Pre-order our new book, Capable and grab tickets for Capable - The Book Tour here! See our speaking dates, purchase books and check out our courses here.. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form. QUINCE: Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. BOLL & BRANCH: Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at Bollandbranch.com/rbg⁠. Exclusions apply. SHOPIFY: Go to https://tinyurl.com/RBGShopify to learn more about Shopify! LEGACY BOX: Legacybox is running their Mother’s Day sale and they’re also offering an additional $10 off your order. Visit Legacybox.com and use discount code: RBG GO MINNO: Visit GoMinno.com to get a one month FREE TRIAL using code: RBG JOLIE: Head to jolieskinco.com/RBG to try it out for yourself with FREE shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hey friends, welcome to the Raising Boys and Girls podcast.
0:12.4	I'm Sissy Goff.
0:13.5	And I'm David Thomas, and we're so glad you've joined us for this conversation.
0:18.2	Let's dive in.
0:31.6	Thank you. for this conversation. Let's dive in. Five dudes, a camera, and a friendly bet. That's how Dude Perfect was born. Dude Perfect is the leading creator-led entertainment company focused on family-friendly sports and lifestyle content.
0:39.2	Founded in 2009 by five college friends, Tyler Tony, Corey Cotton, Kobe Cotton, Garrett Hilbert, and
0:46.8	Cody Jones making sports trick shot videos. Dude Perfect's YouTube channel has become the biggest
0:52.7	sports account on YouTube with more than 60 million subscribers.
0:56.7	Dude Perfect has grown into a global phenomenon, reaching millions of fans worldwide with the epic antics you know and love.
1:04.2	But there's more to Dude Perfect than just having fun.
1:07.1	They are about giving back, spreading joy, and glorifying Jesus Christ.
1:12.8	And let me add that we got to help spread some of that joy and ask my two nephews, Henry and Whit Weber, to be a part of this conversation.
1:21.8	Sorry, y'all, it's making me teary.
1:23.3	I'm so excited to be a part of this conversation because they adore these men and the good
1:28.7	influence they're bringing to the world.
1:31.0	So we're going to interview them with the help of Henry and Witt, and I just need you to know,
1:37.4	as you're listening, that I had to wear pink because there's entirely too much testosterone
1:42.1	in this conversation.
1:44.3	Hang in there, y'all.
1:45.2	It's going to be a great one.
1:46.2	Listen all the way through.
1:48.1	Okay, we're ready.
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