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Jeff Zaugg steps behind the microphone in this episode to share his personal fatherhood journey and how he adds adventure and intentionality to the dad life. Interviewed by Dr. Michelle Canfield Watson, Jeff shares powerful encouragement and insights for fathers in any stage of parenting. Full SHOW NOTES for today's conversation Key Takeaways Tell your children you love being their dad. Challenge yourself to step into the unknown with your whole heart. You can gamify every stage of fathering. Most fathers rank themselves worse than average, but you can flip the script. Jeff Zaugg Jeff Zaugg is the founder of dadAWESOME and FATHERS FOR THE FATHERLESS, two ministries that resource and rally dads through engaging podcasts and 100-mile bike rides. Jeff and his wife, Michelle, have been married for seventeen years and are parents to four daughters. Key Quotes 14:00 - "I call it the intentional 40. I turned 40 about 14 months ago, and I said, Hey, if I could get more intentional moments with my wife, that would that would be good in so many levels, more intentional moments with my girls, more intentional moments with friends and more intentional moments with mentors. The drift, I want to be a dad, a man, a follower of Jesus who is dreaming and not drifting. And our dreams, often we have to take action to spark bigger dreams, and we have to stretch ourselves and be a little bit vulnerable and do something that's hard." 39:02 - "I'll give away more of me, in my heart, that I think most of us dads, the same way we give all of ourselves to the stranger and a fraction of ourselves to the little precious gifts." Links From Today's Conversation Full Transcript of the Conversation Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield's Website Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield's Books DadAwesome, Episode 277 (Part 1), with Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield DadAwesome, Episode 278 (Part 2), with Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield Ephesians 3:20 Connect with dadAWESOME Learn about our FATHERS FOR THE FATHERLESS events in 2023: https://f4f.bike/ Follow @dadawesome on Instagram Make a Donation to dadAWESOME (tax-deductible) Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

As a father of seven, Moses Ehambe's passion and energy is remarkable. His message will inspire and equip you to elevate every area of your life by pursuing excellence and finding a brotherhood that will support you. Full SHOW NOTES for today's conversation Key Takeaways You need an Aaron and a Hur to hold up your hands on your fatherhood journey. Visualize yourself giving your problems to God. Don't sit on the bench when you get home from work. You can't be perfect, but when you strive for perfection, you land on excellence. Moses Ehambe Moses Ehambe is an experienced professional basketball player, coach, former NBA apprentice, and personal development coach known for his energy, authenticity, and leadership skills. He and his wife, Sarah, have seven children and live in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Key Quotes 17:29 - "A fantastic way to exercise that is visualization. You as a man think it, so is he. Whatever you think you'll be, whatever you speak, you become. So if you think, lay it at His feet and you actually visualize you in front of His throne with all your problems, you put it in a bag and you just throw it at His feet. Like, good bye and just walk away. I think that does something powerful to you and alleviates any weight from you. 28:31 - "As fathers, as providers at home, we put so much emphasis on I'm the provider, I got to go out, I got to do what I got to do, so I can provide for my family with the money. And, nah, it's twofold, bro. You got to provide financially, but you also got to provide emotionally as well. The only way you could provide emotionally is if you take those two shifts. And those two shifts are you're going out to work, but you're also coming into work." 31:11 - "Knowing that we still strive for perfection, our job is to be more and more like Jesus and He was perfect. We will never, ever become perfect, but guess what happens when you strive for perfection? You land on excellence. Being able to land on excellence as a father, as a husband, as a professional. Dad, there's no better feeling." Links From Today's Conversation Full Transcript of the Conversation DadAwesome episode 118 with Moses Ehambe Follow @mosesehambe on Instagram Aleph Holdings Honour Capital Pactimo Connect with dadAWESOME Learn about our FATHERS FOR THE FATHERLESS events in 2023: https://f4f.bike/ Follow @dadawesome on Instagram Make a Donation to dadAWESOME (tax-deductible) Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

Before Lisa Max was a parenting coach or ministry director, she walked her own journey of brokenness. She experienced a childhood of hurt and later witnessed her own children face the emotional pain she had once endured. However, God redeemed her family's story. In this episode, she provides fathers with tangible wisdom and practical solutions to walk in authority and partner with the Holy Spirit in parenting. Full SHOW NOTES for today's conversation Key Takeaways Your children are your ministry team. There's no such thing as passive fathers; your behavior can be passive, but your influence is not. Model your earthly home after the Father's. Fear is a welcome mat, so don't fear the things you must take authority over. Teaching your children how to hear God's voice is essential. Lisa Max Lisa Max is the director of Let the Children Fly, a ministry that empowers families around the globe to partner with the Holy Spirit in their parenting. Lisa and her four children love playing in the Kingdom and igniting fires in others to do the same. Key Quotes 36:06 - "We welcome what we fear. Fear is a welcome mat. So there can be no fear over [what is going on in our society] there has to be authority." 47:08 - "I'm a firm believer that we need to be teaching our children how to go to God's voice in the time of peace before we go to His voice in the time of need." Links From Today's Conversation Full Transcript of the Conversation Let The Children Fly Website Papa's Pocket Code for $15 off your first box: awesome Conversations with our Creater EBook Code for free EBook: hear4you Connect with dadAWESOME Learn about our FATHERS FOR THE FATHERLESS events in 2023: https://f4f.bike/ Follow @dadawesome on Instagram Make a Donation to dadAWESOME (tax-deductible) Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

Jeremy Pryor is back in Part 2 of this conversation to share how dads can create intentional spaces in their home for meaningful family memories. He also encourages fathers to carry the spirit of Elijah by loving and zealously defending the multigenerational family. Full SHOW NOTES for today's conversation Key Takeaways Your house is a theme park for the values of your family. The spirit of Elijah seeks to restore families, while the spirit of Jezebel aims to destroy them. In today's culture, the new "ideal" father is the traditional mother. There's too much at stake to abdicate your role as a visionary, leading father. Jeremy Pryor Jeremy Pryor is a business owner, creative entrepreneur, author, podcaster, and builder of multiple movements with family at the core. Jeremy and his wife have five children and reside in a multigenerational home near Cincinnati, Ohio. Key Quotes 8:50 - "I want to be able to someday walk around a city and just see in the houses and the neighborhoods and and the businesses and the different expressions. I wish they were all just expressions of family values." 21:20 - "One of the reasons why Elijah is a multi-generational father or patriarch is that he was the first prophet to set up schools of prophets. He was the first prophet to have a successor that he had trained and gave a double portion, which is the sons, the firstborn sons portion of his spirit. This is why I believe it's really important not to pinpoint a patriarch or fatherhood to married men. He had sons all over the place. And now, he represents the multi-generational father spirit in the scriptures." Links From Today's Conversation Full Transcript of the Conversation Jeremy's Podcast Jeremy's Books Family Team's Website Elijah, Jezebel, and the Battle for the Household YouTube Video Connect with dadAWESOME Learn about our FATHERS FOR THE FATHERLESS events in 2023: https://f4f.bike/ Follow @dadawesome on Instagram Make a Donation to dadAWESOME (tax-deductible) Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

Jeremy Pryor once wondered what would happen if parents, rather than aiming to ensure their children's happiness, aimed to raise children that would be great parents to the third generation. Now, as a grandfather himself, Jeremy is witnessing the rewards of multigenerational family bonds firsthand and teaching others how to create the same. Full SHOW NOTES for today's conversation Key Takeaways Aim to make your children excellent parents to your grandchildren. Masculinity is typified by mature fatherhood. Everything you do in the workplace should flow out of your role as a father. Work together to build assets as a family. A peer-oriented childhood is not psychologically or historically usual. Jeremy Pryor Jeremy Pryor is a business owner, creative entrepreneur, author, podcaster, and builder of multiple movements with family at the core. Jeremy and his wife have five children and reside in a multigenerational home near Cincinnati, Ohio. Key Quotes 6:24 - "One of the intuitions that shifts when you think this way is when you're parenting your kids, the default in our culture is to parent your kids for their happiness. That creates a terminal generation." 8:43 - "The most practical thing to build for your children is a multi-generational root structure. So they are grounded in their identity from day one. They know who we are. They're not just an individual now. They are an individual. And we want to honor all of the unique ways that God has made them. But what we've been experimenting with as a culture is that, that is primary and that's almost entirely where identity comes from, is it's all individual." Links From Today's Conversation Full Transcript of the Conversation Jeremy's Podcast Jeremy's Books Connect with dadAWESOME Learn about our FATHERS FOR THE FATHERLESS events in 2023: https://f4f.bike/ Follow @dadawesome on Instagram Make a Donation to dadAWESOME (tax-deductible) Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

In the second part of this conversation, Jay Heck reaffirms his encouragement for fathers to take risks, invite their children on adventures, and actively listen to God. He also explores the necessity of community and the courage needed to be curious. Full SHOW NOTES for today's conversation Key Takeaways Masculinity bestows masculinity. Learn how to dialogue with Jesus instead of monologuing. There are questions you can only get answered when in community with others. Curiosity takes courage. Jay Heck Jay Heck is the founder and director of Being Songs, a ministry helping men discover that authentic, fearless, God-designed manhood begins by being a son. Key Quotes 10:34 - "Jesus had the entire Scripture memorized and better understood than any human being in all of human history. If that's all that He needed, then why did God break all the rules at the River Jordan and say to Him, You are my beloved son, out loud so everybody could hear. I mean, if He needed it, I need it." 16:45 - "He asks questions to disrupt us. We're not intended to have the answer in that moment, we're intended to flush the answer out. And I realized very quickly, I cannot discover the answer to this question in isolation. It has to be, can only come through other men. Because in that moment, not only was He helping me realize the root of all of my anger. He was helping me understand the root of all men's angers and fears and pornography and in addiction to liquor and all this other stuff is just because life is hard, because it's up to me." Links From Today's Conversation Full Transcript of the Conversation Being Sons Website Being Sons Podcast Being Sons Blog Being Sons Upcoming Events Connect with dadAWESOME Learn about our FATHERS FOR THE FATHERLESS events in 2023: https://f4f.bike/ Follow @dadawesome on Instagram Make a Donation to dadAWESOME (tax-deductible) Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

As a teenager, Jay Heck watched his father take a risk for God that changed the trajectory of their lives. Jay reached a similar crossroads when he became a husband and father: he could continue to live in fear or take a risk and trust God completely. He wants every father to know that they can choose the latter. Full SHOW NOTES for today's conversation Key Takeaways Three questions to ask your kids: How am I doing as a dad? What's one thing I do really well? What's one area that I can improve upon? Your child's lens of what it means to be a believer comes from the risks you take. You can only be honest and vulnerable with God when you believe he is kind. If you believe lies about your identity, you're always going to be angry no matter how perfect your life appears. Jay Heck Jay Heck is the founder and director of Being Songs, a ministry helping men discover that authentic, fearless, God-designed manhood begins by being a son. Key Quotes 9:45 - "God has Fathered me, and that's a term that I throw out quite frequently... Just the worldview change, that God's actually Fathering us and initiating us in the uninitiated places." 18:32 - "Truth be told, my journey, as a son, from God's perspective, has been since before the foundations of the earth... even before He knit me together in my mother's womb. He's always had a plan. He's always had, in His heart, throughout the course of history, to create me, to create you, to create every one of you who's listening to this, to be the object of His affection, to be the object of His love, and to bring us into maturity. That's always been His goal." Links From Today's Conversation Full Transcript of the Conversation Being Sons Website Being Sons Podcast Being Sons Blog Being Sons Upcoming Events Connect with dadAWESOME Learn about our FATHERS FOR THE FATHERLESS events in 2023: https://f4f.bike/ Follow @dadawesome on Instagram Make a Donation to dadAWESOME (tax-deductible) Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

In this episode, Ken Canfield shares the remaining behaviors from The 7 Secrets of Effective Fathers, plus how to uncover a bonus secret. He provides actionable advice for grandparents who want to leave a great legacy, mend broken relationships, and be involved in their grandchildren's lives. Full SHOW NOTES for today's conversation Key Takeaways The 7 Secrets of Effective Fathers There is a ripple effect when a dad takes faith seriously. You will discover an eighth secret on your fatherhood journey, and you need to share it with others when you do. Grandparents have an important role in preserving heritage, pursuing reconciliation, and passing along knowledge to their grandchildren. Dr. Ken Canfield Dr. Ken Canfield is a nationally known leader, scholar, and author committed to strengthening fathers and families. He founded the National Center for Fathering and the National Association for Grandparenting in 1990 and 2016, respectively. Ken is blessed with five adult children and 14 grandchildren. Key Quotes 5:26 - "If you are affirming and lifting up the woman who gave you the privilege of becoming a father and you're caring for her, as we see in Ephesians 5, Colossians 3 and other places, that bride is going to not only inform your fathering, but have the tight marriage that we need our children and grandchildren to see as models." 18:27 - "When we get this, what I call generational strength and solidarity, it brings a joy not only to you as a grandparent, but you can feel that you're getting ready to get promoted and at that promotion, you're going to see somebody that will say, you did the best you could. Well done, my son." Links From Today's Conversation Full Transcript of the Conversation Grandkids Matter The 7 Secrets of Effective Fathers: Becoming the Father Your Children Need National Center for Fathering — Fathers.com Connect with dadAWESOME Learn about our FATHERS FOR THE FATHERLESS events in 2023: https://f4f.bike/ Follow @dadawesome on Instagram Make a Donation to dadAWESOME (tax-deductible) Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

Dr. Ken Canfield has dedicated decades of his life to discovering the secrets of extraordinary fathers. In this episode, he examines the state of fatherhood worldwide and emphasizes the importance of connecting with other fathers and mentors. He also uncovers the first three characteristics you need to be an effective father. Full SHOW NOTES for today's conversation Key Takeaways An abundance of resources makes it one of the best times to be a father, but the rates of abuse, fatherlessness, and addiction make it one of the worst. You need a battle buddy in your fatherhood journey. Recognize that vulnerability is winsome. When you fail, humble yourself before the one perfect Father. The 7 Secrets of Effective Fathers Dr. Ken Canfield Dr. Ken Canfield is a nationally known leader, scholar, and author committed to strengthening fathers and families. He founded the National Center for Fathering and the National Association for Grandparenting in 1990 and 2016, respectively. Ken is blessed with five adult children and 14 grandchildren. Key Quotes 11:44 - "There are no perfect fathers except one. And if he is tightly in your heart and your household, and you're just humbly submitting to Him, He's going to bless you. You know why? He's invested in your name. They call him Father." 21:32 - "If you're predictable, if your children know what to expect of you, if you keep your promises and this is a subsection of the importance of discipline and giving guidance. Consistency is that benchmark. Think of yourself as the Rock of Gibraltar. And before we had GPS, they used landmarks to mark a course. Your kids are going on a journey. You're a landmark relationally, spiritually and emotionally. And so that consistency is the predictability in who you are and your follow through." Links From Today's Conversation Full Transcript of the Conversation The 7 Secrets of Effective Fathers: Becoming the Father Your Children Need National Center for Fathering — Fathers.com Connect with dadAWESOME Learn about our FATHERS FOR THE FATHERLESS events in 2023: https://f4f.bike/ Follow @dadawesome on Instagram Make a Donation to dadAWESOME (tax-deductible) Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

Three years ago, Ben Calhoun gave up fame and status as a touring musician. Instead, he wanted to be around for his family. In this episode, he encourages fathers to realign their priorities with what God has called them to do. Full SHOW NOTES for today's conversation Key Takeaways 5 Fs: Faith in Jesus, Family, Friends, Food, Fun You have to be present to win. Obedience is consistent, faithful steps in the same direction. Your priorities dictate your decisions. Practical ideas for how to help your children memorize Scripture. Ben Calhoun Ben Calhoun is a musician, children's book author, husband, and father to three girls. He is the founder and frontman for the contemporary Christian band CITIZEN WAY. Ben and his family reside in Franklin, Tennessee. Key Quotes 00:45 - "The best thing I could do is teach them [to love God's Word] and enjoy it myself. If you're enjoying it yourself, they will naturally follow you. Just open the Word as a family, pick a verse and memorize it. Put it on your wall, have every kid write it on a little thing and put it in their mirror or whatever. Do something." 33:12 - "There's a security that only comes with the father. That's the way it was supernaturally designed from the Father. And it does not work any other way." Links From Today's Conversation Full Transcript of the Conversation Follow Ben on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bencalhoun/ Follow Ben on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bencalhoun Follow Ben on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3DoB8IT5SRyA12rBhSqVkW?si=-yUbC3q1T--zHYm7-fSBNw Buy Ben's book: https://www.bencalhoun.com/product-page/savannah-s-pajamas Connect with dadAWESOME Learn about our FATHERS FOR THE FATHERLESS events in 2023: https://f4f.bike/ Follow @dadawesome on Instagram Make a Donation to dadAWESOME (tax-deductible) Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

It's time to get fired up as a father. In this episode, Rob Hoskins will challenge you to examine your family's mission, plant yourself in God's plan for your life, and go all-in as a father. Full SHOW NOTES for today's conversation Key Takeaways As a dad, do you fight for your kids or take flight? Don't just protect your kids from the world; raise them to be agents of transformation in the world. Are you potted, or are you planted? How you instill family values must be individualized for each of your kids. The 5 D Framework: Discover, Design, Deploy, Document, Dream. Rob Hoskins Rob Hoskins is an author, blogger, and the president of OneHope, which has partnered with local churches to reach more than 1.8 billion children and youth with God's Word. Rob and his wife, Kim, have two married daughters and three grandchildren. Key Quotes 19:37 - "I don't think my daughters ever heard a negative word about dad travel. Because [Kim] had woven into our family's reality the fact that Dad was on mission and that we're on mission, that they knew where I was, what I was doing and why I was doing it. So there was a real intentionality about the purpose of our family." 34:02 - "I feel like fathers have sold their birthright as a dad and that right of fatherhood. I mean, can you imagine that God the Father chooses as His most supreme title, as Father. Not King, not Lord. He is Father. He is Abba. And that moniker, that honor is the King of Kings, Lord of Lords, God of all. That's the title He wears most proudly." Links From Today's Conversation Full Transcript of the Conversation OneHope's Website Book: Change Your World Connect with dadAWESOME Learn about our FATHERS FOR THE FATHERLESS events in 2023: https://f4f.bike/ Follow @dadawesome on Instagram Make a Donation to dadAWESOME (tax-deductible) Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

Are you parenting in the same way God parents you? This is one of the big questions Amanda Carrara asks in this episode. As a mother, writer, and parenting coach, she shares valuable knowledge and wisdom about how to create connection in your home by looking at parenting from a new perspective. Full SHOW NOTES for today's conversation Key Takeaways When your children successfully launch from your house, what characteristics do you want them to have? Being a parent is an invitation to lean into a relationship with your Heavenly Father. You keep yourself from experiencing the joys of parenthood when you deny negative emotions such as frustration. The #1 hidden parenting tool is to pause and acknowledge your child's experiences. Do you have margin in your life for sacred interruptions? Amanda Carrara Amanda Carrara is a speaker, writer, and parenting coach passionate about helping others experience a parenting revival. Amanda and her husband have three children and live in Mahtomedi, Minnesota. Key Quotes 8:29 - "I always say that parenting begins within us. So I think about the scripture from 1 John 4 that we love because He first loved us. And so as a parent we actually don't have the capacity to show up for our kids the way that we really want the desire that we have until we've received that from the Father. And so being a parent is actually a gift and an invitation to lean in your relationship with your Heavenly Father. And so it's all of that outpouring of receiving from Him that we can give to our kids." 12:58 - "There is so much power in the pause. Your tool is noticing your child's experience." Links From Today's Conversation Full Transcript of the Conversation Revival Parenting Website How to start Revival Parenting Connect with dadAWESOME Learn about our FATHERS FOR THE FATHERLESS events in 2023: https://f4f.bike/ Follow @dadawesome on Instagram Make a Donation to dadAWESOME (tax-deductible) Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

In the second part of this conversation, Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield leans into the practical actions fathers can take to connect with their daughters. She analyzes how to make 1-on-1s more effective and breaks down three of the most important skills you can implement starting today. Full SHOW NOTES for today's conversation Key Takeaways If your daughter is pushing you away or is estranged, put your love in writing. Soften your tone by starting questions with the words, "I'm wondering…". Fight for your daughter by proactively putting positive, handwritten messages on her mirror. Your anger has more destructive power than you'll ever know. Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield has dedicated the last 13 years to empowering fathers to turn their hearts toward their daughters. In addition to writing two books for dads of daughters, she is the founder of The Abba Project and has hosted The Dad Whisperer Podcast since 2016. Key Quotes 07:12 - "The power of your written word on her mirror, on the sticky note, or even just writing her little card. Your handwritten messages, in this time of technology, are things that that will... last the test of time." 21:38 - "Drop your anger. I know that's easier said than done, but, Dad, your anger will do more to shut down the core of who she is, to mar her spirit, to defeat her confidence, tear her down. Your anger has more destructive power than you'll ever know." Links From Today's Conversation Full Transcript of the Conversation Dr. Canfield's Website Dr. Canfield's Books The Dad Whisperer Podcast Connect with dadAWESOME Learn about our FATHERS FOR THE FATHERLESS events in 2023: https://f4f.bike/ Follow @dadawesome on Instagram Make a Donation to dadAWESOME (tax-deductible) Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield recognizes that dads need to turn their hearts—not just their heads—towards their daughters. In this episode, she shares several tools you can add to your fatherhood toolbox to engage your daughter's heart. Full SHOW NOTES for today's conversation Key Takeaways When you look into your child's eyes, especially when you're angry, you'll respond differently. Connect with your daughter's heart each night by asking, "How have I been sharp with you today, and will you forgive me?" You will never regret waiting to discipline your child until after you have calmed down. The best antidote to saving your daughter from a dud is engaging her at the heart level. Lead your daughter to laugh, love, look, lament, and listen. Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield has dedicated the last 13 years to empowering fathers to turn their hearts toward their daughters. In addition to writing two books for dads of daughters, she is the founder of The Abba Project and has hosted The Dad Whisperer Podcast since 2016. Key Quotes 7:44 - "But again, we all give out what we have. So if you are in a place where you don't know how to be gentle with yourself or quiet before the Lord to let Him convict you or speak to you, it's going to be harder to give that out. But it starts with you having times, I would say with God, where you listen and soften your heart. Because don't we love how Proverbs 15 says, a soft answer turns away wrath?" 12:29 - "The best antidote to saving your daughter from the dudes and the duds is you engage at a heart level by asking her questions. How did my response impact you? How did that make you feel? All those heart words." Links From Today's Conversation Full Transcript of the Conversation Dr. Canfield's Website Dr. Canfield's Books The Dad Whisperer Podcast Connect with dadAWESOME Learn about our FATHERS FOR THE FATHERLESS events in 2023: https://f4f.bike/ Follow @dadawesome on Instagram Make a Donation to dadAWESOME (tax-deductible) Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

As a mom to three adult children, Deborah Porter knows that small moments of intentionality can have a lifelong impact on children. In this episode, Deborah equips fathers with real-life examples and ideas to trust God, take leadership, and pursue work/life balance. Full SHOW NOTES for today's conversation Key Takeaways Insert your presence into your family as much as possible, even if you're not physically there. If there is a riff between you and your child, be the one to reach out first. You never know what you'll unlock when you willingly choose to forgive. Dads can take leadership in three key areas: fun, prayer, and household chores. Acknowledge your fear, but don't parent out of fear. Deborah Porter Deborah Porter is an influential voice and media contributor on parenting and motherhood. She and her husband, Clif, have been married for nearly 34 years and have three adult children. Deborah provides resources and coaching focused on the intersectionality of work, life, and family. Key Quotes 6:49 - "There are always going to be things that are going to want to pull you from your commitment from where your heart really wants to be. Just be really intentional of protecting what's really special." 17:16 - "We oftentimes don't know what we unlock when we willingly choose to forgive... So many times just the act of obedience just unlocks so much more that God has for us." Links From Today's Conversation Full Transcript of the Conversation Deborah's Website Connect with dadAWESOME Learn about our FATHERS FOR THE FATHERLESS events in 2023: https://f4f.bike/ Follow @dadawesome on Instagram Make a Donation to dadAWESOME (tax-deductible) Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

The words you say to your children have power. In this episode, Justin Hanneken shares how and why to speak blessings over your children. He also shares strategies for modeling missions to your family, pressing into prayer, and fasting for a breakthrough. Full SHOW NOTES for today's conversation Key Takeaways Take your children on a 10-Year-Old Adventure so they can live their faith outside the walls of the church. The words "always" and "never" become curses when you speak them negatively toward your children. You can ask your spiritual father for his blessing over you. When your children come to you with hurt or challenges, seize the moment to speak life into them. Physical hunger can reveal spiritual hunger for believers of all ages. Justin Hanneken Justin Hanneken and his wife, Karena, have been married for 18 years and have 5 children. Justin serves as the executive director of Ends of the Earth Cycling, which has hosted 34 Christ-centered cycling tours that have raised over $1 million for global youth ministry. Key Quotes 29:09 - "Prayer is our first work. So basically, as Christians, we want to serve the Lord, we want to do things for God. But a lot of times we just jump right into those things and we haven't spent time in prayer. And so for dads that are listening, I just want to encourage you, pray for your family daily, pray for your your family by name." 34:30 - "If you're a follower of Jesus, he says in the New Testament, when you fast and then He talks about what we should do. It's not if you fast, it's basically assume that if you're Christian, fasting is going to be part of what you do." Links From Today's Conversation Full Transcript of the Conversation Ends of the Earth Cycling YouthHOPE website Connect with dadAWESOME Learn about our FATHERS FOR THE FATHERLESS events in 2023: https://f4f.bike/ Follow @dadawesome on Instagram Make a Donation to dadAWESOME (tax-deductible) Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

David Hirsch has spent over 28 years creating intentional resources for fathers. As he shares his story, he'll inspire you to be present with your children physically, emotionally, financially, and spiritually. Full SHOW NOTES for today's conversation Key Takeaways Be as actively involved in your child's education as you can be. Instead of lamenting that a biological father can't be involved with his children, help bridge the gap through mentoring or coaching. "Who you are speaks so loudly, I cannot hear what you're saying." — Ralph Waldo Emerson The most important thing a dad can do is be present physically, emotionally, financially, and spiritually. David Hirsch David Hirsch and his wife, Peggy, have been married for 39 years and have five adult children. David helped found the Illinois Fatherhood Initiative in 1997 and the 21st Century Dads Foundation in 2015. He is also a wealth manager, author, speaker, and host of the Special Fathers Network's Dad to Dad Podcast. Key Quotes 4:49 - "When dads are involved in the educational lives of their kids, all the other stuff seems to take care of itself. So if there's one thing that I would suggest to any dad who might be listening is, especially dads of young kids, roll up your sleeves, be as actively involved in your child's education as you possibly can be." 29:05 - "What kids need and what they would benefit most from, is a father being present physically, in their lives, emotionally, which is meaning, don't be the stoic dad of yesteryear, but letting your sons and daughters know that, hey, dads have emotions, too." Links From Today's Conversation Full Transcript of the Conversation 21st Century Dads Website The Special Father's Network Dad to Dad Podcast Devoted: A Father's Love - Rick and Dick Hoyt Team Hoyt- I Can Only Imagine (MercyMe) Jessica's Essay Letter Connect with dadAWESOME Learn about our FATHERS FOR THE FATHERLESS events in 2023: https://f4f.bike/ Follow @dadawesome on Instagram Make a Donation to dadAWESOME (tax-deductible) Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

Stephen Hogue and his wife adopted ten children within ten years, and they cared for many more children in foster care along the way. In this episode, Stephen will encourage you to look at adoption—and your identity in Christ—in a new way. Full SHOW NOTES for today's conversation Key Takeaways There is power in one family saying "yes" to a child who needs a home, whether temporarily or permanently. The legal aspect of adoption is a picture of salvation. The most important role of a father is affirmation. If you know who you are in Christ, nothing and no one can take away your joy or identity. Stephen Hogue Stephen Hogue is the executive director of OneFamily, a ministry that equips and empowers foster families through wholehearted community support. He and his wife, Sandra, have been married for 25 years and are adoptive parents to 10 children. Key Quotes 22:03 - "The spirit of adoption, the legal aspect of adoption is a picture of salvation. And so believe it or not, if you think about it, Jesus went to court, stood before the Judge of the universe and said, Here's an orphaned planet that I want to adopt." 33:04 - "I see insecure, easily triggered, not confident men. And what God's calling us to be as men is not arrogant, I heard this word, Godfident, it's confident in who God made you to be and secure. Secure is I don't even need my wife to be who He is and that's the principle that has changed me. I don't need anybody. not a president, not a politician, not my wife, not my kids, not my pastor, no one to be who He is. If I'm good with Him and I know who I am and who He says I am, no matter what you do to me, it's not going to take my joy because I'm already good." Links From Today's Conversation Full Transcript of the Conversation OneFamily's Website Connect with dadAWESOME Learn about our FATHERS FOR THE FATHERLESS events in 2023: https://f4f.bike/ Follow @dadawesome on Instagram Make a Donation to dadAWESOME (tax-deductible) Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

A few years ago, Tanner Clark had a clear impression that he needed to focus on helping teenagers. He's now a motivational speaker who teaches teenagers how to know their worth and reach their full potential. Tanner wants to help fathers do the same with the help of a simple but powerful tool. Full SHOW NOTES for today's conversation Key Takeaways The One Second of Strength is an opportunity to hack your brain and take the best actions for your life and personal growth. If you're not present in your child's life when they're young, don't expect them to allow you into their presence when they're older. Give yourself grace when you fall short because your kids aren't holding on to your faults. Five books every parent should read Tanner Clark Tanner Clark is a motivational speaker deeply passionate about helping teens be happy and reach their potential. He and his wife, Dani, live in Utah with their four children. Key Quotes 9:02 - "There are so many things that are standing between us and who we want to become. And the path forward is by recognizing what are the things that are holding us back, acknowledging them, and then being very intentional about moving forward beyond that. I call it finding your one second of strength. I believe that that there is a moment and if you look back at your life and all the great things that you've done there was a decision point. And in that decision point, one second of strength, is the opportunity to hack your brain, to do the thing that is going to be the best for you and give you that the the growth that you need." 28:56 - "You find that second of strength every time and you turn and kick to the side. Run away from those waters, get out of those waters, your life changes when you decide that you are that you are important enough to kick to the side. That's when life changes, when you recognize your value, when you recognize how important you are to this world, to other people, to the future people that you don't even know yet. When you recognize your value, it will compel you to turn and kick to the side so that you can become the person that you want to become because you need to be that person. And someone else needs you to be that person. That's the difference. Links from Today's Conversation Full Transcript of the Conversation Tanner's Website The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist's Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults Glow Kids: How Screen Addiction Is Hijacking Our Kids And How To Break The Trance Boys Adrift: The Five Factors Driving The Growing Epidemic Of Unmotivated Boys And Underachieving Young Men Unselfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed In Our All About Me World The Chaos Machine: The Inside Story Of How Social Media Rewired Our Minds And Our World Connect with dadAWESOME Make a Donation to dadAWESOME Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

John Wyatt recently became an empty nester, but that doesn't mean he's forgotten any of the knowledge he learned as a dad to two daughters. In this episode, he's sharing all the things he wants others (including his future sons-in-law!) to know about fatherhood. Full SHOW NOTES for today's conversation Key Takeaways Will you choose to be right or choose the relationship? Being present for your children leads to trust and open communication. Teaching your kids to listen to God and honor their parents is a worthwhile battle. Audit your performance as a father with these three questions: Are my kids communicating with me? Are they spending time with me? Do they feel prioritized? John Wyatt John Wyatt and his wife, Carrie, are newly empty nesters living in Jacksonville, Florida. They have been married for 25 years and successfully launched their two daughters into the world. John is an Associate Executive Pastor at Celebration Church. Key Quotes 3:13 - "You can't control them, they control themselves. So it's very difficult letting them be young adults and maybe they're making choices, whereas 25 years down the road you're like, that's not a very good decision. But you have to let them decide for themselves and love them through it." 4:51 - "We try to just love our kids through stuff. And the most important thing is relationship. You know, you can be right or you can have a relationship. So instead of trying to be right all the time and defend your decisions or defend, you need to do this, and here's why, because I know what I'm talking about. We didn't find that that worked very well with our kids." Links From Today's Conversation Full Transcript of the Conversation Connect with dadAWESOME Learn about our FATHERS FOR THE FATHERLESS events in 2023: https://f4f.bike/ Follow @dadawesome on Instagram Make a Donation to dadAWESOME (tax-deductible) Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

At 27 years old, Josh Taylor sat in a hospital room as his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer. In an instant, their plans for the future came crashing down. But God showed up in miraculous ways to teach Josh the importance of trusting in His plan, even when you can't see the full picture. Full SHOW NOTES for today's conversation Key Takeaways The things you're facing now will prepare you for challenges decades in the future. You have to trust that God sees the whole picture of your life. Mentorship and discipleship is someone saying, "You're about to go through what I've already been through, and I am unwilling to let you get hurt worse than me." In the midst of turmoil, things become very simple, and God uses that simplicity. Just because you're imperfect does not mean you're disqualified from leading. Josh Taylor Josh Taylor is a mentor, serial entrepreneur, and father to four daughters. He and his wife, Aly, have been married for 16 years. Despite facing cancer and infertility, they have experienced countless miracles and continue to walk in faith for God's healing. Key Quotes 18:01 - "You always look back and ten years removed from anything it looks way more planned out than when you're in the middle of it. And the truth is whether or not I liked what happened to me, what happened to me forced me to be a man, to be more of a man, to do what God had me do. And that then sets me up for ten years down the road that I don't know about. 33:27 - "In some of our darkest moments, I've had more clarity on what I was supposed to do because I didn't have a ton of options. So in the worst of moments, I simply had to beg God to help and just say, God, I'm not this big, I'm not smart enough, I need you so bad that when I felt those moments, it actually gets very simple." Links From Today's Conversation Full Transcript of the Conversation Josh & Aly's Website Radical Mentoring Book: Aly's Fight Book: How Cancer Made Me A Mommy Book: How My Wife's Cancer Healed Me Episode 76 with Regi Campbell (Founder of Radical Mentoring) Instagram: @alysfight Connect with dadAWESOME Learn about our FATHERS FOR THE FATHERLESS events in 2023: https://f4f.bike/ Follow @dadawesome on Instagram Make a Donation to dadAWESOME (tax-deductible) Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

Power isn't about fighting for what you want. It's about adjusting your actions to protect the heart-to-heart connections with your family instead. Your relationship with your children should empower them like your relationship with Christ empowers you. Full SHOW NOTES for today's conversation Key Takeaways If you want to be a control freak, control your freaking self. One-way communication is the trademark of tyranny. Your family needs feedback loops. You've been empowered in your relationship with Jesus to speak with Him, share your complaints, be responsible, and have dreams. Empower your children to do the same with you. A wise and powerful man adjusts his actions to protect heart connections rather than fighting for his right to do what he wants. Danny Silk Danny Silk is a speaker and author of nine books who draws on decades of experience as a counselor, social worker, husband, parent, grandparent, and more. He is the President and Co-Founder of Loving on Purpose, a ministry to families and communities worldwide. Key Quotes 9:13 - "God is more interested in a connection to a son or daughter. The whole purpose of the New Covenant is that connection. That's what it's for. That's the goal. The goal is access to my Father. So I have to decide, do I come into the presence of a loving father who wants to reconnect with me through repentance? Or do I come into the presence of a judge who sees a criminal?" 11:42 - "People that are trapped in a tyranny, it's one way communication. There's one person, one power source, and everyone else is under the command or in the threat of punishment, that's the culture. Tyranny is we bark out commands, you obey or suffer the consequence. But when you actually empower people and honor people and a culture of honor is two powerful people, in a relationship, working out the needs of each other and the needs of the situation or the environment." Links From Today's Conversation Full Transcript of the Conversation Loving on Purpose Website Loving on Purpose Podcast Connect with dadAWESOME Learn about our FATHERS FOR THE FATHERLESS events in 2023: https://f4f.bike/ Follow @dadawesome on Instagram Make a Donation to dadAWESOME (tax-deductible) Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

The key to self-control is to pick the right target and say "yes" with all your heart. It sets you on the path to being the best man you can be. And when you're in control of yourself, you can prioritize connection with your kids over intimidation and control. Full SHOW NOTES for today's conversation Key Takeaways Self-control isn't saying "no" to all the bad things; it's picking a target and saying "yes" with all your heart. When you're a young man, you think a lot about the responsibility to your children and family, but as you age, you'll think more about your responsibility towards your grandchildren's success. Every family has a culture. Be intentional about how you design yours by setting standards for respect, responsibility, and connection. If the most-used tool in your fatherhood toolbox is some form of intimidation or the threat of punishment, then you have created a culture in your home that does not resemble Heaven. Your Father is much more concerned about your heart connection to Him than he is about controlling you. Danny Silk Danny Silk is a speaker and author of nine books who draws on decades of experience as a counselor, social worker, husband, parent, grandparent, and more. He is the President and Co-Founder of Loving on Purpose, a ministry to families and communities worldwide. Key Quotes 6:26 - "The power that is in self-control. I mean, when we nail that, when a man nails that, he basically has one job. You basically have one job, tell yourself what to do and do it. If you will just do what you tell yourself to do and then point yourself at a smart target, you are going to rock life." 7:14 - "You have been given the mind of Christ. You have that ability. Self-control is not saying no to porn, no to alcohol, no to pot, no to lust, that's not self-control. Self-control is pick a target and say yes with all your heart. Just say yes with all your heart and you've automatically said no to the stupid stuff because you have lined yourself up with the genius stuff." Links From Today's Conversation Loving on Purpose's Website Watch the video of Episode 268 Connect with dadAWESOME Learn about our FATHERS FOR THE FATHERLESS events in 2023: https://f4f.bike/ Follow @dadawesome on Instagram Make a Donation to dadAWESOME (tax-deductible) Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

Honor changes everything. It can take you from distant to present, from indifferent to significant, and from passive to passionate. In today's episode, Tony Rorie shares the practical steps you can take to become a man of honor and transform your family. Full SHOW NOTES for today's conversation Key Takeaways Take the dare to have a weekly devotional with your family where you pray, worship, and read scripture together. First thing in the morning, do the thing you're most afraid to do. Biblical instruction and modeling Christlike manhood will transform children. Honor changes everything. It can take you from distant to present, from indifferent to significant, and from passive to passionate. Tony Rorie Tony Rorie is the founder of the award-winning Men of Honor character education program used in schools, churches, and recreation centers across the U.S. and the world. He and his wife, Melissa, have been married for 32 years and have four adult children. Key Quotes 4:46 - "The most important thing that I would dare you to do is have a have a weekly devotional with your family, separate from your church experience, where you get together and read the word of God and pray for one another and worship together. And I know for for many men, praying even with their wives, seems like a daunting task, and they feel intimidated with doing it. But man, I dare you just to just start a family devotional, be the spiritual architect and leader in your home and start out simple." 5:56 - "I dare you to go go overboard in your affirmation of your kids, you know, of the great things that you see and want to see. The Bible says that that God inhabits the praises of His people. So as we praise our kids and praise our wife and just spend time just giving them affirmation, I promise you, you cannot give them enough affirmation from what the world will take out of them." Links From Today's Conversation The Men & Ladies of Honor Website Video of Honor Explained Image of Father & Son Puzzle Connect with dadAWESOME Learn about our FATHERS FOR THE FATHERLESS events in 2023: https://f4f.bike/ Follow @dadawesome on Instagram Make a Donation to dadAWESOME (tax-deductible) Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

Marquess Dennis Sr., the executive director of Birthright Living Legacy. Birthright Living Legacy creates a community for fathers to meet and connect while having a safe place to be a part of their children's lives. We discuss the history behind the organization, what drives Marquess not only to be a good father to his children, but also to help all fathers, and what children need from both parents to be their best selves. Full SHOW NOTES for today's conversation Key Takeaways God chooses the most unlikely people to show His glory. Choosing, with intention, to be present with you children, even for 10 minutes. When we live out loud and share our testimony we allow others to experience the Father. You're seen, you're heard, you're valuable, & you're responsible. Marquess Dennis Marquess' mission is to validate the position of Fathers within the family unit. By providing programs to foster improved communication, connectivity, and community, our network of Fathers will benefit from a deep level of support and accountability as they embark on their journeys of leadership and Fatherhood. By connecting Fathers through community events, improving parent-child relationships through workshops, providing support and counseling to families. We are a fatherhood celebrations and support organization. Key Quotes 11:16 - "He encouraged me to live out loud because we are not able to fully live in what He has for us if we're ashamed of what He brought us through. And the words of our testimony is how the captives are set free. And if we are not willing to live out our testimony to say, Hey, this is what happened to me, this is where I was, and these were all the excuses I had to fail. But, but God." 17:42 - "[Our core beliefs are] you're seen, you're heard, you're valuable, but you're also responsible. That is the core of what we are. Whether your family unit believes in the hierarchy of God or not, you better believe you are still responsible. The court systems will prove it. The way that the world works will prove it, you are still responsible. And most of the guys want to be the man in charge, they want to be head, they want to say, let's read this verse where it says submit. And they don't want to read the verses after that says, Well, you have to submit to because we're the first wives, God said, we have to submit to Jesus. We have to say He's coming back for His bride. We are that bride. And if we are not good wives or good stewards of that relationship, how on earth can we expect others to honor it the same?" Links From Today's Conversation Birthright Living Legacy Website Connect with dadAWESOME Learn about our FATHERS FOR THE FATHERLESS events in 2023: https://f4f.bike/ Follow @dadawesome on Instagram Make a Donation to dadAWESOME (tax-deductible) Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

Chris Horvath obeyed the calling on his life to live in the depths of poverty, with his family, while navigating loving and serving a community that was destroyed by hurricane Ian. He, along with his wife, Sarah, and 4 children, are diving into the community to be the hands and feet of Jesus. Full SHOW NOTES for today's conversation Key Takeaways When you find yourself at a place of, God's got this, you're more prone to life in your calling. Finding the pace of Peace is vital for the family unit when life and circumstances get hard. When our children can learn to be comfortable in the uncomfortable, that's when ministry and meaningful relationships form. Links From Today's Conversation Learn about Volunteering with Adventures in Missions Full Transcript of the Conversation The Horvath's Blog Support the Horvath's Connect with dadAWESOME Learn about our FATHERS FOR THE FATHERLESS events in 2023: https://f4f.bike/ Follow @dadawesome on Instagram Make a Donation to dadAWESOME (tax-deductible) Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

Four years ago, Larry Ross asked his grown son, Harrison, for forgiveness. As a result, Harrison Ross began his own journey toward healing. In Part 2 of this courageous conversation, Larry and Harrison explore how fathers can experience redemption, discover their true identity, and model life to their kids. Full SHOW NOTES for Today's Conversation Key Takeaways When you lay your hurt and burdens at the feet of your Heavenly Father, you create a ripple effect of courage for your children to do the same. The sin of passivity can be more destructive to your family than many other sins. Your words have a lasting impact, so speak truth over your children intentionally. Anyone can do your job, but you are the only one who can be a husband to your wife and a father to your kids. Larry Ross & Harrison Ross Larry Ross is the Founder and CEO of A. Larry Ross Communications (ALRC). He has more than 45 years of PR experience representing over 2,000 clients, including evangelist Billy Graham, Pastor Rick Warren, Bishop T.D. Jakes, and more. Larry has been married to his wife, Autumn, for 38 years. Harrison Ross is the oldest of Larry's three sons. He is a graduate of Baylor University and former pastor in the DFW area. Harrison and his wife, Hunter, have four young children and live in Rockwall, Tx. Harrison and his family love spending time together making memories and loving their neighbors. Key Quotes 8:27 - "As I recollected and was thinking through that memory was so sweet to watch Jesus wearing my dad's coat. Bearing this weight that I had borne for so long. Wearing that with me, bearing my burdens. And and through that moment, just giving me freedom to lay that at his feet and to not just feel like I have to wear my dad's clothes, but now to be clothed in the goodness and grace of my heavenly Father, clothed in his humility and righteousness, and to walk in his ways. And so it's just been really sweet to watch the Lord redeem those moments and bring us closer together." 12:17 - "There was a sin of passivity in both sides of our family. And it's sin. It is the sin of the garden. And it's it is more destructive than some of those explicit things because it's a sin of the heart. And I've watched I've watched those chains not only break in my dad, but in my own life. And I think then that will have resounding impact, exponential impact on our family." Links From Today's Conversation Larry Ross' Website Connect with dadAWESOME Learn about our FATHERS FOR THE FATHERLESS events in 2023: https://f4f.bike/ Follow @dadawesome on Instagram Make a Donation to dadAWESOME (tax-deductible) Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

Few fathers are brave enough to ask their grown children for forgiveness. But that's precisely the conversation Larry Ross had with his son, Harrison. Now, the two men provide a powerful dual perspective about the impact of a father's choices and how those decisions influence generations to come. Full SHOW NOTES for today's conversation Key Takeaways In some respects, grandchildren give us the opportunity for a do-over. Many men resolve not to do what their fathers did. But we also need to resolve to do the things our fathers didn't do. The role of a father is to encourage, which literally means to fill our children with courage. Pray intentionally for your children's friends and for the people who will lead your children to Christ. As fathers, we have to own our mistakes. Larry Ross & Harrison Ross Larry Ross is the Founder and CEO of A. Larry Ross Communications (ALRC). He has more than 45 years of PR experience representing over 2,000 clients, including evangelist Billy Graham, Pastor Rick Warren, Bishop T.D. Jakes, and more. Larry has been married to his wife, Autumn, for 38 years. Harrison Ross is the oldest of Larry's three sons. He is a graduate of Baylor University and former pastor in the DFW area. Harrison and his wife, Hunter, have four young children and live in Rockwall, Tx. Harrison and his family love spending time together making memories and loving their neighbors. Key Quotes 16:53 - "There are a lot of guys who resolve early on, I'm not going to do what my dad did and I'm not going to be that guy. I think very few men resolve to say the opposite and say, I'm going to do what my dad didn't. And that's what I watched you do growing up and that you did for me, even amidst your own pain in pathology and figuring out your own demons and hurt that you had, you determined to say, I never heard I love you or I'm proud of you, so every time I can, I'm going to tell my kids, I love you and I'm proud of you." 21:07 - "Learning from my dad, both my parents, they just were encouragers and cheerleaders. It was never, Hey, you need to fit this box, you need to do this thing, this is the person you're going to be, grow into it. It's a, How can we give you opportunities to explore who it is that God would have you be? You are His masterpiece made in His image for good works that He's prepared beforehand to walk in them. So it's more like archeology to uncover and discover who He's made me to be, so that I can then, with my kids, help them discover." Links From Today's Conversation Full Transcript of the Conversation Larry Ross' Website Connect with dadAWESOME Learn about our FATHERS FOR THE FATHERLESS events in 2023: https://f4f.bike/ Follow @dadawesome on Instagram Make a Donation to dadAWESOME (tax-deductible) Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

Twenty years ago, Kris Vallotton had a vision about how his actions led to prosperity for his generations 100 years later. Since that day, he's lived his life from the perspective of eternity. His revelations empower other parents to do the same. Full SHOW NOTES for today's conversation Key Takeaways You can affect your future generations that are yet to be born. If you want to find a spiritual father, learn to be a son who can take direction and correction. When you discipline your child's attitude, you can help them avoid destructive actions. Kris Vallotton Kris Vallotton is the Founder and President of Moral Revolution, the Co-Founder of Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry, and the Senior Associate Leader of Bethel Church in Redding, California. He is an international speaker, bestselling author, prophetic voice, and spiritual father to this generation. Kris has been married to his wife Kathy since 1975, and they have four children and ten grandchildren. Key Quotes 23:17 - "Being a son and learning how to be a son, learning how to be teachable, humble, how to be a joy, how to be a joy to Father. We have a generation, right now, that's been raised by their machines and internet. They know their fantasy football team better than they know their reality God and the reality Father. We're in a generation that, honestly, I don't know if we naturally know how to be sons and daughters because we've been raised in this global orphanage of even if we have dads and moms, we're often disconnected, live in our bedroom and live on the internet. 24:54 - "When your father's missing or not available, what happens is that you don't know who you are because your dad's the one who's primarily, obviously, mom has a role, a complete role, but dad is the primary identifier of his children." Conversation Links Full Transcript of the Conversation Kris' Website Kris' Book: Uprising Kris' Blog Links from dadAWESOME Make a Donation to dadAWESOME Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

dadAWESOME We're on a mission to add LIFE to the dad life. We're passionate about helping dads live fully alive as they lead their kids to God's awesomeness. | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook Make me passionate and wholehearted to fulfill Your every wish so that I'll never have to be ashamed of myself. -Psalm 119:80 Key Quotes (Full Transcript of the Conversation Here) Jeff Zaugg: [00:04:02] "It is still the norm, as I chat with people who are grandparents, someone in their sixties and seventies eighties to say, Man, I missed it, I wish I would have spent more intentionality pursuing the hearts of my kids. Man, I missed it, I didn't put enough focus on my marriage in that season. I put too much focus on generating assets and wealth, not enough focus on being a dad. So guys, that's what I think of so that I'll never be ashamed of myself, I just know that this is a possible area for shame to come into our hearts." Kiva Zaugg: [00:10:12] " [God's love] is like when a waterfall comes down, you feel like a mist coming from when you're even when you're not under the waterfall, you still can get wet." Jeff Zaugg: [00:11:09] "So if we can step under the love of God, if the dads can do that, experience the love of God, experience healing and forgiveness and experience all God's heart for them. Then those dads, the mist, as you called it, the mist can get off of them and their kids can feel it." Jeff Zaugg: [00:16:26] "I'm confident that dadAWESOME does not exist without you. I'm confident that just about every part of my leadership is made better, stronger, more effective, more fruitful because of you." Michelle Zaugg: [00:19:39] "I think we're a good team because I tend to want to work on it, get feedback on things that I'm doing, or just things as a family, be more hesitant to just go do something. And so I think that's why we are a good team because you love to just go do it. And I have a little bit more of a wanting to critique it and make it better." Jeff Zaugg: [00:21:53] "I would take a prayer day and listen for God's voice. And what happened is because of that change and the extended timeline of doing kids ministry, leading as a kids pastor, I believe I saw from that perspective all these dads that we were offering nothing, as a church, we weren't offering anything for tools, or resources." Jeff Zaugg: [00:25:23] "One thing I admire about you, Michelle, and how you hear from God's voice is you can see things many times before I do and you actually saw like this passion within me to help in this area of intentional fatherhood, help dads experience the love of their Heavenly Father and bring that love with their full hearts to their kids." Jeff Zaugg: [00:27:13] "I believe that all of us dads can pay more attention to man, where is God stoking up more fire, more or less like or passion. And that is often the primary way I hear God's voice." Michelle Zaugg: [00:31:12] "So even when it was super hard, even that first day that we left was like crazy hard. Like when we've had hard things, it's been like, Well, we know that God made a way for us to do that. And so it's given confidence, even getting through some of the challenges." Conversation Links Once a Month Pray Day Links from dadAWESOME https://dadawesome.org/life/ Make a Donation to dadAWESOME Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

Key Takeaways Take your dissatisfaction, increase your vision to create your next steps. Teach your children to be interested before interesting. KNOW your kids so you can LEAD your kids. When you're over productive and under present you lose influence with those closest to you. Five Gears First gear: Recharge Second gear: Connect Third gear: Social Fourth gear: Multi-tasking Fifth gear: Focus Save $50 on Six Summers Yearly Membership Use this link dadAWESOME We're on a mission to add LIFE to the dad life. We're passionate about helping dads live fully alive as they lead their kids to God's awesomeness. | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook Jeremie Kubicek & Will Kubicek Jeremie Kubicek is a powerful communicator, serial entrepreneur and content builder. He creates content used by some of the largest companies around the globe found in the books he has authored: The 100X Leader, 5 Voices, 5 Gears and the National Bestseller, Making Your Leadership Come Alive. His new book, The Peace Index, releases in October of 2022. Jeremie is the Co-Founder of GiANT, a company that certifies coaches and consultants that serve companies and their employees. Jeremie has started over 20 companies while living in Oklahoma City, Moscow, Atlanta and London. Will Kubicek, son of Jeremie, is the Co-Founder of Six Summers and managing director of the Farmstead. Key Quotes (Full Transcript of the Conversation Here) 5:02 - "When your vision is high enough, you'll have hope to do something, but if your vision is too low, then the dissatisfaction can lead to depression, hopelessness, frustration. And then that gives you a game plan. It's called The Change Equation." 31:03 - "Jesus was a liberator. You can be a lion and a lamb, but if you're both, you're liberator. So it's really following the principles of Jesus and raising up, healing and casting out, rather than dominating or abdicating or protecting. It's really being intentional in the way you are, in the way you lead yourself, so that you can lead others." Conversation Links Jeremie's Website The Five Voices Website The Five Voices Assessment Six Summers Website The Peace Index The Change Equation Links from dadAWESOME https://dadawesome.org/life/ Make a Donation to dadAWESOME Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

Key Takeaways Showing grace in ALL areas of life, especially with our children. Share what's going on in your life, don't isolate. Our lives are a process. Fatherhood is a process. Repent to your kids when a mistake has been made & let your children into your failures and successes. YOU are a loved son of God. dadAWESOME We're on a mission to add LIFE to the dad life. We're passionate about helping dads live fully alive as they lead their kids to God's awesomeness. | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook Bob Hasson Bob Hasson is a businessman, Author, Consultant and Podcaster. He is both the Founder and CEO of HPCI, a painting subcontractor, which he founded in 1978. For over thirty years, he has been active as a consultant and board member for churches, ministries, nonprofits, and school boards. He has authored Business of Honor with Danny Silk and Wired to Hear with Shawn Bolz. Bob currently co-hosts the Exploring the Marketplace Podcast with Shawn, which is in the top 100 of all Christian podcasts weekly. He has been married for thirty three years to his wife, Lauren, and they have four children and two grandchildren. Key Quotes (Full Transcript of Conversation Here) 8:27 - "One of the goals in my life is not to be compartmentalized. I want to be the same person that you see at church, at home, at work, at the grocery store. The same person." 11:19 - "Having vital relationships with people who have the permission to speak into your life. Now, how do we get those? Most men that I talk to say I don't have any friends. I'm alone. I'm isolated. Nobody understands me. And I get it. I do get it. But, we have to take risks to figure out how to be in relationship with other men." 17:39 - "There really aren't any shortcuts, but I'll give your listeners a little, they don't have to read the book, there's one shortcut, the shortcut is the pursuit of wisdom. Wisdom is the shortcut." Conversation Links Bob's Website Bob's Books Links from dadAWESOME https://dadawesome.org/life/ Make a Donation to dadAWESOME Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

Key Takeaways Lean into your child's imagination. Getting into quiet places allows your brain to fully reset. Freedom is only accessible through boundaries. When we're closer to God we become better husbands & dads. **Special DISCOUNT** Join PURSUIT and receive 50% off your first month Coupon Code: dadAwesome dadAWESOME We're on a mission to add LIFE to the dad life. We're passionate about helping dads live fully alive as they lead their kids to God's awesomeness. | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook Zac Ernst Zac Ernst is married to Amy Ernst. Together they have two beautiful children (Lindy & Finn). He loves inviting them into his passions for the wild, be it surfing, camping, or random bonfires on the beach. Zac is a waterman being a former Seal Beach Lifeguard, surfer, spearfisherman, and long-distance Stand up Paddler. A few years ago, he paddled solo across the Channel, from Catalina to Seal Beach, a total of 30 miles. Professionally, Zac is an entrepreneur in Fintech & Payments and enjoys bringing the Kingdom to the marketplace. He is also a Board Member and Elder for Garden Church. For the past six years, he has led a beach workout program for men called PURSUIT (formerly Savage Seals). God has led Zac to overcome bondage and limiting beliefs, enabling him to walk in new freedom and purpose. His call & desire is to share the Presence of God in practical ways that lead men into freedom. That mission is embodied through PURSUIT, a holistic roadmap to transformation. Key Quotes (Full Transcript of the Conversation Here) 6:36 - "It's something that Amy and I have been intentional wanting to continue to lean in with the kids and just take full advantage of their imaginations. And so we've done it with both. And we said, we believe that Jesus has a specific place where you two can meet, in your imagination, that you can go any time you're scared. So if you have a scary thought, we're not there or or when we're there, you can ask Jesus to come and go to that place. So, I want you to ask Jesus for a picture, a beautiful place, something that is fun and imaginative, some place you'd like to go." 20:44 - "For modern men, there's few opportunities for us to actually get into a place where we are fully dependent on God. And we need Him to sustain us. We need Him to pull us through, and those are all the highlights of my faith journey of being with Him, when I'm on the edge." Conversation Links Pursuit Website Psalm 146 Links from dadAWESOME https://dadawesome.org/life/ Make a Donation to dadAWESOME Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

Key Takeaways Do the things your kids want to do. We need to redefine the relationship with our phones. When you put your phone down: it becomes an equalizer for you and your kids. bestows value on the people around you. it become the reverse parental control. Lets be dads who have shiny eyes and not glowing eyes from screens. dadAWESOME We're on a mission to add LIFE to the dad life. We're passionate about helping dads live fully alive as they lead their kids to God's awesomeness. | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook Joey Odom Joey recently relocated to Knoxville, TN from Atlanta with his wife and two kids. Prior to founding Aro, Joey was an executive in commercial real estate, and like Heath, realized his phone was distracting him from the most important thing in life - his family. He's famous for saying, "When you change your relationship with your phone, you change your relationship with everyone around you, including yourself." Joey is the heart behind Aro, and we can't call it a work day if he hasn't cried or made someone else cry. Key Quotes (Full Transcript of the Conversation Here) 8:26 - "God just accepts us at our faults and He accepts all the idiosyncrasies. And so I think I've learned from that and I think I'm in the season right now that this input that I want to communicate to my kids as you are fully accepted by me. I don't think they've ever questioned love, but you are fully accepted, everything you do, I accept and you are mine." 17:27 - "Our phones are the biggest source of distraction. I describe distraction is anything that gets in the way of your intentions. My intention is to be a great dad. My intention is when I speak with somebody to be the most present and engaged person they've ever spoken with. " Conversation Links Aro Website Links from dadAWESOME https://dadawesome.org/life/ Make a Donation to dadAWESOME Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

Key Takeaways Our children look for, who we are on the home front, in their spouses. Having a strong male figure in the home is vital to our gender identity. How I choose to give, is a reflection of what I think about the Giver. Are we a pleasure to be married to? dadAWESOME We're on a mission to add LIFE to the dad life. We're passionate about helping dads live fully alive as they lead their kids to God's awesomeness. | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook Clarence Shuler Dr. Shuler is the President/CEO of BLR: Building Lasting Relationships. He's been married to Brenda for over 37 years. They have three adult daughters. They conduct marriage, men's, women's, and singles seminars internationally. In 2020, FamilyLife presented Clarence and Brenda with FamilyLife Marriage Conference Speakers of the Year Award. Dr. Gary Chapman and he speak together at The Five Love Languages Marriage Conference, Date Night and Life- Changing Cross-Cultural Friendships events and have co-authored two books. Clarence speaks to youth, college students and singles about friendships, dating, biblical sex, pornography and sexting. His Maximizing Difference (diversity) training in high demand. He's authored 10 books. Key Quotes (Full Transcript of the Conversation Here) 07:07 - "What you and your wife do in your marriage is going to impact your kids to a third and fourth generation. So you're not just parenting your kids, you're actually parenting your unborn grandkids." 14:51 - "I'm practicing this whole idea that if I'm going to be a pleasure to be married to, is not doing things for her that I want to do, when I want to do them, it's doing things for her that she wants or needs. That's what it's all about. And since we're talking about marriage, the other thing, that's revolutionized my marriage is that knowing how I treat Brenda is a reflection of how I'm loving God." Conversation Links Book: Finding Hope in a Dark Place: Facing Loneliness, Depression, and Anxiety with the Power of Grace Website Book- Choose Greatness: 11 Wise Decisions That Brave Young Men Make Dr. Shuler's Book Store Links from dadAWESOME https://dadawesome.org/life/ Make a Donation to dadAWESOME Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

Key Takeaways Connect with brothers who think differently than you. Surrounding our sons around the men who have impacted the way we live life. It's not about failing, it's about what you do after the fail. Get in touch with your own depravity: what you don't transfer, you transmit. The only way you will get to joy is to climb to it. dadAWESOME We're on a mission to add LIFE to the dad life. We're passionate about helping dads live fully alive as they lead their kids to God's awesomeness. | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook Brook Mosser Brook and Elizabeth Mosser help lead Intentional with Phil and Diane as well as Pastor at Riverbend Church in Bend, OR. Elizabeth is Phil and Diane's daughter, which makes Brook their son in law, which means they are all family learning to do this thing called life and relationships together. They reside in Bend, OR with their four children Duke (13), Scarlet (10), Birdie (6), and Sloane (4). Brook and Elizabeth are passionate about leadership, marriage and seeing their own four kids become all in disciples of Jesus and helping other's do the same. Key Quotes (Full Transcript of the Conversation Here) 25:06 - "Romans 12, think of yourself with sober judgment according to the faith given to you. Meaning, just realize that you might have some work to do and... that's really important because that's one of the only things that opens up the floodgates to what I would say next, which is, What you don't transform, you transmit." 26:07 - "The funniest thing, when you read the Scriptures, in my personal opinion, is God never says in the Scriptures, all you need is me. You don't need anyone else. You only need me. He says you need me and the primary way He gives us examples to live that out is with other people and close deep relationships." Conversation Links Intentional The Intentional Film Series Raising Passionate Jesus Followers The Primal Path Links from dadAWESOME https://dadawesome.org/life/ Make a Donation to dadAWESOME Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

Key Takeaways Walking through valleys is where deep brotherhood is found. True joy is on the other side of acceptance. Think of yourself with sober judgement. It's important to bring awareness to mental health, now more than ever. dadAWESOME We're on a mission to add LIFE to the dad life. We're passionate about helping dads live fully alive as they lead their kids to God's awesomeness. | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook Brook Mosser Brook and Elizabeth Mosser help lead Intentional with Phil and Diane as well as Pastor at Riverbend Church in Bend, OR. Elizabeth is Phil and Diane's daughter, which makes Brook their son in law, which means they are all family learning to do this thing called life and relationships together. They reside in Bend, OR with their four children Duke (13), Scarlet (10), Birdie (6), and Sloane (4). Brook and Elizabeth are passionate about leadership, marriage and seeing their own four kids become all in disciples of Jesus and helping other's do the same. Key Quotes (Full Transcript of the Conversation Here) 8:36 - "The ministry piece that you're talking about, intentional is something I want to be, not something I always am. dadAWESOME is something that you want to be, but you're not always. And so it's kind of like, Hey, this is who I want to be, who I'm trying to live up to." 17:07 - "What I mean by acceptance is that you, with the Holy Spirit and with Jesus present, you're sitting there saying, I see the pain, I see all this going on. And I say, Yes, Jesus, I accept it, and I'm going to ask for your power and grace today to love these people well. And I'm going to let this actually be something that you use to form me into a deeper person of faith." Conversation Links Intentional Raising Passionate Jesus Followers Intentional Podcast with Jerry Sittser: Part 1 Intentional Podcast with Jerry Sittser: Part 2 A Grace Disguised Links from dadAWESOME https://dadawesome.org/life/ Make a Donation to dadAWESOME Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

Key Takeaways The heart follows the habit. Nothing, in the household, is normal, until it is. Put conversation in simple places, like car rides, so we don't become people of absence. Pause prayers before moments of discipline. dadAWESOME We're on a mission to add LIFE to the dad life. We're passionate about helping dads live fully alive as they lead their kids to God's awesomeness. | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook Justin Earley Justin Whitmel Earley is a lawyer, author and speaker from Richmond, VA. He is married to Lauren and has four sons – Whit, Asher, Coulter and Shep. He graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in English Literature before spending four years in Shanghai, China, as a missionary. Justin got his law degree from the Georgetown University Law Center and he now runs his own business law practice in Richmond, Virginia at Earley Legal Group. His book, The Common Rule – Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction, was published with InterVarsity Press in 2019. He frequently speaks at businesses and legal events on habits, technology and mental health; and at churches and conferences on habits, spiritual formation and parenting. His second book, Habits of the Household – Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms, released with Zondervan in November of 2021. Justin also writes fiction and poetry, and is working on a children's book. Key Quotes (Full Transcript of the Conversation Here) 22:53 - "The idea of a pause prayers, before approaching a moment of discipline, have a short emphasis on short moment of prayer in your head, just to say, Lord, help me discipline this child like you discipline me, which is full of grace and truth, right? And it could just be Lord help, but some way of looking up to God before you look down at them so that you can be more like the God who parents you as you parent them." 27:49 - "I want to step on that so much because the fact that you fight with your kids or your spouse is completely ordinary. That's what happens to everyone in every family, whether you reconcile with your spouse and your kids, it's completely unordinary, that's what barely ever happens. And that's why families often go the way they do, in dysfunction. So the question of a Christian household is not whether we fight, we all do, question of a Christian household is whether we reconcile to them the way God reconciles to us. You need habits for that." Conversation Links Justin's Website The Earley Legal Group The Common Rule Habits of the Household Links from dadAWESOME https://dadawesome.org/life/ Make a Donation to dadAWESOME Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

Key Takeaways I can do hard things. Choose joy, always. Be thankful, always. If I trust Him then I trust His timing. Dads, we set temperature and climate of the house. dadAWESOME We're on a mission to add LIFE to the dad life. We're passionate about helping dads live fully alive as they lead their kids to God's awesomeness. | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook Bart Scharrer Bart Scharrer lives in Costa Mesa, California with his wife Amy and two daughters: Allyson and Brooklynn. He serves as the Executive Pastor at Friends Church. Key Quotes (Full Transcript of the Conversation Here) 19:49 - "Choose joy, always. Be thankful, always. So we're going to really live in that discipline of always, there's always something to be thankful for, which isn't just this pie in the sky, pretend like nothing bad is happening. It is the way through, though. It's the discipline that even in the midst of super hard, challenging, emotional, stressful, all that stuff is still there. But the way through what I've learned from practice, I learned from my wife in her modeling. And I think our kids just live in this now too, because we just practiced it for so many years, which is, oh, I'm going to start with gratitude. Gratitude is the way through." 26:19 - "So I can speak about all these values, the practice of them, super hard. But I also learned on a spiritual level, that's where the battle is. Anything you set as a value in your life, whether it's your relationship with Jesus, your wife, your marriage, your kids, your work, the enemy wants to destroy that, especially when you declare, this is how we're going to live. He's going to go after that. And so it forces us to constantly be on guard. You don't have to be afraid of it, But we have to be ready for it." 30:13 - "I think the second you're aware of, you're not in a good emotional place, then it is a matter of putting on. Taking the the lessons from Paul in his letters and saying, no, put on the clothing you want to be, whether you feel like it or not. That's the discipline, because discipline is just practice is keep practicing, keep practicing, keep practicing to be the person you want to be." Conversation Links Friends Church Links from dadAWESOME https://dadawesome.org/life/ Make a Donation to dadAWESOME Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

Key Takeaways Wilderness is a necessity for every human being. Masculine heart was meant to risk. When the Son is ready, the Father appears. The hardest and gladdest thing in the world is to cry out, Father from a whole heart. dadAWESOME We're on a mission to add LIFE to the dad life. We're passionate about helping dads live fully alive as they lead their kids to God's awesomeness. | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook Morgan Snyder Morgan Snyder is a strategist, entrepreneur, teacher, writer, and speaker. His passion is to both be shaped by and shape the men and women who are shaping the kingdom of God. In 2010, he established BecomeGoodSoil.com, a fellowship of leaders whose global reach offers guidance for the narrow road of becoming the kind of person to whom God can confidently entrust the care of his kingdom. He serves on the executive leadership team of Wild at Heart and Ransomed Heart Ministries, having served alongside John and Stasi Eldredge for more than two decades. Morgan goes off the grid every chance he gets, whether bow hunting in the Colorado wilderness or choosing the adventurous life with his greatest treasures: his wife, Cherie; his son, Joshua; and his daughter, Abigail. Key Quotes (Full Transcript of the Conversation Here) 12:43 - "Wilderness and nature is part of design for soul... there are elements like just simply a man submitting himself to a world that he doesn't control, that that he is exposed, that he is in need, that there's something bigger than him. There's humility. There's awe. There's the way things work that's essential for every man, his version of it." 22:36 - "So often, it's actually the condition of the orphan that's blocking the radical love of the Father, the pursuit of the Father, the ongoing efforts of the Father to intervene." Conversation Links Website: Become Good Soil Book: Becoming a King: The Path To Restoring The Heart Of A Man Podcast: Become Good Soil Links from dadAWESOME https://dadawesome.org/life/ Make a Donation to dadAWESOME Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

Key Takeaways Our greatest hero should be us, ten years from now. Process is the point. Freedom begets freedom. Life begets life. Repentance begets repentance. I have enough, I am enough, God, You are more than enough. If you want to find God, His address is at the end of your rope. dadAWESOME We're on a mission to add LIFE to the dad life. We're passionate about helping dads live fully alive as they lead their kids to God's awesomeness. | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook Morgan Snyder Morgan Snyder is a strategist, entrepreneur, teacher, writer, and speaker. His passion is to both be shaped by and shape the men and women who are shaping the kingdom of God. In 2010, he established BecomeGoodSoil.com, a fellowship of leaders whose global reach offers guidance for the narrow road of becoming the kind of person to whom God can confidently entrust the care of his kingdom. He serves on the executive leadership team of Wild at Heart and Ransomed Heart Ministries, having served alongside John and Stasi Eldredge for more than two decades. Morgan goes off the grid every chance he gets, whether bow hunting in the Colorado wilderness or choosing the adventurous life with his greatest treasures: his wife, Cherie; his son, Joshua; and his daughter, Abigail. Key Quotes (Full Transcript of the Conversation Here) 07:22 - "One of the great dangers that most men miss is they marry desire to fulfillment. They assume, and often, this is subconscious because it's so plays to our DNA, our design as men, they get a desire and then they run with it. We run with it, I run with it and we don't pass because we don't have the miles of knowing the consequence of it going bad... desire is intended to be the fuel for doing the hard work, the brutal, slow process of becoming the kind of man that can fulfill that desire." 12:57 - "That actually when we rush the process, what we do is just hijack the thing that God's doing and so it comes back again because our Father is generous and reluctant, the Holy Spirit is faithful to guide and redeem, everything for good. So, even if it goes completely sideways, not all is lost... as we grow in kingdom, authority and kingdom just reality of what and who were entrusted with, the consequences are much higher." Conversation Links Website: Become Good Soil Book: Becoming a King: The Path To Restoring The Heart Of A Man Podcast: Become Good Soil Links from dadAWESOME https://dadawesome.org/life/ Make a Donation to dadAWESOME Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

Key Takeaways No matter how great we are, we are going to fail. Teaching our children how to navigate failure by showing them how we navigate it. Vulnerability is an opportunity. Becoming a man is a journey, not a moment. What's needed from men/sages is not information but presence. dadAWESOME We're on a mission to add LIFE to the dad life. We're passionate about helping dads live fully alive as they lead their kids to God's awesomeness. | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook Chris Bruno There is nothing more exciting to me than the intersection of transformation and adventure. This is why I founded Restoration Counseling – a place where we daily engage the power of restoration and epic re-storying. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I specialize in men and masculinity, sexual addiction, trauma and abuse. My experience as a men's therapist and my work with men at Restoration Project provide me a wealth of experience when navigating the landscape of a man's heart. As I work with clients, my focus is on discovering and "reading" the narrative of their lives and guiding them toward the transformation that comes through adventurously and honestly engaging our sorrows AND our glories. This, to me, is what I was created for. Key Quotes (Full Transcript of the Conversation Here) 12:02 - "Teaching them how to navigate, is to show them how I navigate it and what I do with my flat tire and what I do with my explosion and how I recover from that. I am in the midst of that. What I learn from that. And then how I move on." 21:09 - "It was the elder season of a man's life that they considered the pinnacle of manhood. That it wasn't when he was when he became a father, wasn't when he was the king or the warrior or any of those other stages of a man's life, it was when he was the elder, or the sage. And the reason for that is because if he is an elder, than he is a pylon of society, that when there is a society full of sages, there is groundedness, there is containment, there is wisdom, there is guidance, there is an unflappability to who he is. There is a generous hospitality that he exudes around him. There is a subtle-ness to a sage. And when sages don't exist in society, that's where we get all the opposites of that." 36:13 - "There's so few sages that probably one of the best things that you could do is to be around other men who are pursuing sage. Because there's something there about the camaraderie of men that when we are pursuing sage together, even if we don't know what it is and what it looks like, if we have intention to go there, we're going to find our way." Conversation Links Restoration Counseling Restoration Project Book - Man Maker Project Book - Brotherhood Primer Book - Sage: A Man's Guide Into His Second Passage Episode 196: Part 1 with Chris Episode 197: Part 2 with Chris Links from dadAWESOME https://dadawesome.org/life/ Make a Donation to dadAWESOME Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618"

Key Takeaways Get alone, once a month, sit with Jesus, and cast all stress and worries on Him. Stay close to Jesus. He covers all of your shortcomings. The one thing we want from our kids: RELATIONSHIP When fathers sit with the Father, it changes atmospheres. dadAWESOME We're on a mission to add LIFE to the dad life. We're passionate about helping dads live fully alive as they lead their kids to God's awesomeness. | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook Gabe Klaas & Kevin Klaas Kevin Klaas began his career in the financial services industry in 2002 as a personal wealth manager for an independent financial services firm. He then became a regional manager with a captive insurance agency with a national footprint. After experiencing the financial industry from both the financial adviser and insurance agent perspectives, David noticed a middle ground of opportunity with several sophisticated solutions that neither group specialized in nor understood. He set out to establish a firm that would work alongside both disciplines and complement each of them in providing solutions that neither of them could provide alone. Gabe Klaas is the son of Kevin and Jennie Klaas, the oldest of 6 kids, and running fast after Jesus. He appreciates the lessons and how his parents have modeled following Jesus in their lives. He is currently interning at Jyra Films. Key Quotes (Full Transcript of the Conversation Here) 4:36 - "He is very good at getting done with a long day of work, coming home and... naturally gets a second wind. I would tend to think that he's probably learned how to, not force it... But most days he can come home from a long day of work... and if mom's had a long day realized very quickly and just kind of kick into dad, fun mode." -Gabe Klaas 9:29 - "My prayer for him, and all my kids, is that they'll be present. So I hope that, they'll be walking with Jesus number one and that they'll walk with him in a way where they're not being run by the world. They're being run by, by Jesus. And His plan for our life is not that we are striving and stressed all the time... I want them to be present. And I want them to be able to pass on the spiritual legacy that we're trying to pass on to them now, to their kids." -Kevin Klaas 13:18 - "The older I get, the more I recognize my own ineptness and faults and shortcomings in various areas. And what I feel like covers all is, is God and Jesus. And so stay close with Him and He covers, He covers all the shortcomings." Conversation Links Gabe's Youtube Channel Kevin's Business: Monarch Solutions Links from dadAWESOME https://dadawesome.org/life/ Make a Donation to dadAWESOME Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

Key Takeaways Envision your goals and continually learn. Our children follow what they see: Model Well. Relationship trumps everything. Remain in a posture of on your knees. dadAWESOME We're on a mission to add LIFE to the dad life. We're passionate about helping dads live fully alive as they lead their kids to God's awesomeness. | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook Gabe Klaas & Kevin Klaas Kevin Klaas began his career in the financial services industry in 2002 as a personal wealth manager for an independent financial services firm. He then became a regional manager with a captive insurance agency with a national footprint. After experiencing the financial industry from both the financial adviser and insurance agent perspectives, David noticed a middle ground of opportunity with several sophisticated solutions that neither group specialized in nor understood. He set out to establish a firm that would work alongside both disciplines and complement each of them in providing solutions that neither of them could provide alone. Gabe Klaas is the son of Kevin and Jennie Klaas, the oldest of 6 kids, and running fast after Jesus. He appreciates the lessons and how his parents have modeled following Jesus in their lives. He is currently interning at Jyra Films. Key Quotes (Full Transcript of Conversation Here) 5:11 - "I've told my parents this multiple times, but the biggest thing that I think I've seen in them that's a standout is they just continually learn. Like it really doesn't matter where you're at, if you can kind of get a vision for where you want to go and then just keep learning, you can get there." 10:18 - "There's the practical things we do devotions a few times a week as a family and we get up and start off our day with prayer, worship and reading of the word. But then, then there's modeling it." Conversation Links Gabe's Youtube Channel Kevin's Business: Monarch Solutions Links from dadAWESOME https://dadawesome.org/life/ Make a Donation to dadAWESOME Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

Key Takeaways Fathers have spiritual authority to protect their families. As a father, clean up your own sins. Talk about sexuality in your home. Men need friendships that have intimacy and vulnerability. God, He does things. dadAWESOME We're on a mission to add LIFE to the dad life. We're passionate about helping dads live fully alive as they lead their kids to God's awesomeness. | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook Lowell Seashore Lowell lives with his awesome and wonderful wife Susie, no kids of their own (but they have had 32 foster teenage boys) near Minneapolis, MN. His passion for coaching was developed as he coached varsity soccer for Orono High School for 14 years and then 3 years coaching a Nordic Combined skier in two Winter Olympics and one World Cup. Then he turned his coaching passion to young men to mentor them in how to live free from sin and bondage. He personally coaches, mentors, and disciples young men. He also loves Jeeping, hiking and generally playing in the mountains and spending as much time as possible at the world headquarters for DMU. (A cabin in the mountains of Colorado) He is personally submitted to Jesus Christ and committed to making disciples who become spiritual warriors for Christ. Key Quotes (Full Transcript of Conversation Here) 09:51 - "I just pray. The best youth work ever did, I pray, they show up." 14:33 - "After a while, I got real tired of wussy Christians. I mean, it's sad. We're all commanded to make disciples, and we do a really poor job of making disciples. We think it's, to me, it was like disciple making wasn't a list of things you have to learn about or a program. You know, if it was if I was going to make disciples, I had to share my life with them and they could see how I live and that's a bigger point." 15:29 - "The most important thing I would love to tell fathers is that the spiritual authority that they have in the home is not to boss people around or be an authority like we think of it. Spiritual authority is to protect their family. If he's protected really well in that way he has a lot of spiritual authority to protect his children so that Satan doesn't have the legal rights to go add his kids through the father." Conversation Links Dangerous Men Website Dangerous Men Shop Links from dadAWESOME https://dadawesome.org/life/ Make a Donation to dadAWESOME Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

Key Takeaways Find moments of GLEE with your kids God reaches down to us like a father excitedly reaches down to his kids after a long day at work Follow the cloud...explore the mystery Find ways to teach your kids generosity at an early age Community is key...community of people who will hold you up and will pray dadAWESOME We're on a mission to add LIFE to the dad life. We're passionate about helping dads live fully alive as they lead their kids to God's awesomeness. | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook Jay Bennett Jay Bennett has been married to his wife, Sally, for 51 years and has three grown sons, three daughters-in-law, and nine grandchildren. Professionally, Jay led a "parallel career" of practicing law and engaging in a wide variety of business transactions in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis), domestically, and internationally for the past 40 years while also leading a Christian foundation serving Christian ministries for 35 years. To integrate his passions to see the Lord's resources flow generously into high-impact ministries, Jay founded National Christian Foundation Twin Cities in 2000, a Christian Community Foundation and NCF affiliate. He serves on numerous for-profit and non-profit boards including service as Chairman of the National Christian Foundation. Key Quotes (Full Transcript of Conversation Here) 23:22 - "There's a joy and there's a freedom in becoming a more generous person, generous living, including generous giving. Because as we embark in that direction, as we ascend toward what he calls us to be and in how he calls us to serve, he descends to meet us. And so it's a mutual journey toward intimacy that gets better and better." 33:47 - "So to allow the Prince of peace to invade our lives and make us better husbands and fathers is something that can be a tough experience, but it's also something that just makes us much better people." Conversation Links National Christian Foundation Links from dadAWESOME https://dadawesome.org/life/ Make a Donation to dadAWESOME Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618 dadAWESOME RV Tour

Key Takeaways God has purpose for your children. Take responsibility, for what steps you need to take, to meet your next goal. Create traditions with your family. Write your goals down and share them with someone you trust. We can't tell our children to do anything we won't do. dadAWESOME We're on a mission to add LIFE to the dad life. We're passionate about helping dads live fully alive as they lead their kids to God's awesomeness. | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook Danny Vega Danny grew up in Miami, Florida has been interested in nutrition and fitness from a young age. He received his bachelor's degree from Columbia University and was a member of the football team and a three-time Dean's List recipient. He then received his Master's of Science in Human Performance from the University of Florida, where he worked with multiple athletic programs. He went on to become the Strength & Conditioning coordinator for VCU basketball, helping the Rams win the 2007 conference championship and making it to the second round of the NCAA tournament. The Vega family uses there platform, Fat Fueled Family, to educate their audience on the importance of nutrition and using your body for good. Key Quotes (Full Transcript of the Conversation Here) 12:21 - "I just think of King Hezekiah.... give me some more time... and there were people interceding... we see when when people intercede, things change. God shows His mercy." 14:47 - "We always tell people when it comes to their health and the way they eat, we're not trying to force them to eat perfectly. We're trying to educate them. We also we put them in an environment where they're going to win." 31:52 - "If you do not keep your word to yourself, it creates a vicious cycle and it makes it easier and easier. And then you have self-loathing. You think you're a terrible person because you ate the wrong thing or you didn't do something. And that's just in my mind, that's the enemy whispering in people's ear." Conversation Links The Fat Fueled Family Website Fat Fueled Family Podcast episodes: 1-3, 4 and 5 Fat Fueled Family Blog Links from dadAWESOME https://dadawesome.org/life/ Make a Donation to dadAWESOME Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618 dadAWESOME RV Tour

Key Takeaways Fathers are essential and important to the home. Discipleship is a long term walk. When we are blessed with surplus we should freely give that to others. Pay attention to history. Misconstruing intent can destroy marriage. dadAWESOME We're on a mission to add LIFE to the dad life. We're passionate about helping dads live fully alive as they lead their kids to God's awesomeness. | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook Korey "XROSS" Dean XROSS is a Louisville, KY native. XROSS is most notably known for his relevant approach to engaging urban culture through messages of hope and faith. As a leader in the Global Christian Hip Hop Movement, XROSS is featured in Christopher "PLAY" Martin's blockbuster film "Holy Hip Hop". Through his record label, 1 Way Entertainment, many of XROSS' songs are featured in the Oxygen hit TV series Preachers of LA, Detroit and Atlanta. The mayor and City of Minneapolis has also endorsed and partnered with XROSS to write and produce inspirational music and videos to address youth violence prevention. XROSS' passion for youth and ministry has led him to earn a BS degree in Youth Studies and Sociology from the University of Minnesota. Korey "XROSS" Dean designed and developed the Man-Up Club after serving as a student advocate to more than 500 African American High School students. As a result of observing and researching the behavior and practical needs of African American students, he developed a curriculum and program to address the specific needs of the African American males students. Key Quotes (Full Transcript of Conversation Here) [00:13:47] "Discipleship is all about the long term walk... I don't think that that's something that ever ends. I don't think you ever had a point where you're just discipled... I think it's a progression. [00:15:13] "Like the Bible says one can plant, one can water, but it's really God that gives the increase. And I, simply just planted by me doing hip hop music." Conversation Links The Man Up Club 1 Way Entertainment Sis N Lil Bro Spotify TRIBL Records Links from dadAWESOME https://dadawesome.org/life/ Make a Donation to dadAWESOME Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618 dadAWESOME RV Tour

Key Takeaways Our kids have their own rescue stories and songs of gratitude. Remember Him and never forgetting Him. Loving our spouse and children, when they're hardest to love, allows them to experience love of Jesus. When we walk in obedience, our kids benefit from our story. Let your kids see your need for God and recognize when you need to ask for forgiveness. dadAWESOME We're on a mission to add LIFE to the dad life. We're passionate about helping dads live fully alive as they lead their kids to God's awesomeness. | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook Tom Bell Tom is President and CEO of Bell Lumber and Pole, a 5th generation, family-owned company. Bell Lumber and Pole started with the founder, M.J. Bell, more than 110 years ago. Since then, the Bell family has maintained its small-business values: commitment to excellence, drive for continuous improvement, and dedication to delivering customized wood products that exceed the expectations of their customers. Tom is passionate about the family unit and keeping Jesus at the forefront of life. Key Quotes (Full transcript of Conversation Here) 13:27 - "Being open to the hot mess that we are is, I think, he'd see that in that transparency, there's a safety around that...it leaves them more inclined not to feel like they're alone when they'll have to look at their brokenness because they're going to be full of it, too." 18:16 - "There's this rhythm of remembering Him, which is a big part of what this experience was with the kids, the rescue story, song of gratitude. And then, do not forget Him, because it guards us from being prideful, thinking it's us when it's not." Conversation Links Bell Lumber and Pole dadAWESOME Vision, Prayer and Fundraising Night Links from dadAWESOME https://dadawesome.org/life/ Make a Donation to dadAWESOME Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

Key Takeaways Presence, with our children, is so much bigger than we realize. We will do our absolute best, in parenting, and leave the rest to God. Our story is their story. Life is a gift, not owed to us. Your legacy IS your spouse and your kids. dadAWESOME We're on a mission to add LIFE to the dad life. We're passionate about helping dads live fully alive as they lead their kids to God's awesomeness. | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook Jeremiah Curran Jeremiah Curran is lead pastor of Westbridge Church in St. Michael, Minnesota. Westbridge Church is a non-denominational, inter-generational church started by 12 friends in 2007. Westbridge desire is to be a safe place for regular people to explore faith in community. Jeremiah is passionate about his family, health, and bringing people to Jesus. Key Quotes (Full Transcript of Conversation Here) 07:10 - "Every time you say yes to something, you just say no to something else. So it's factoring in which things, which things are the most important, what are the big priorities." 10:04 - "We want them to trust and follow Jesus with their life. And then we want them to want to be around us and each other when they don't have to be." 12:58 - "A family that loves being together, wants to be close to each other. So I'm imagine you're making more memories versus hustling with agendas of to do list in the evenings now." 45:48 - "Here's your legacy, your spouse and your kids. He said, those people, those people, your life is going to make a thousand times more of an impact on your spouse and your kids than the people you pastor, the people that are part of your church, any leadership thing you ever do, like they see you from afar." Conversation Links Westbridge Church Story of Jeremiah's daughters wreck is shared within the first 6 min. of this message. Links from dadAWESOME https://dadawesome.org/life/ Make a Donation to dadAWESOME Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618