Dr. Jackson Drumgoole combines passion and practical strategies in this episode. With his F3 and D3 methods, you can help your child identify their gifts and launch them into the world for success. Key Takeaways Be the loudest voice in your child’s ears. Help your kids find, follow, and finish their God-given purpose. Help them discover, develop, and deploy their gifts to the world Lead where you live with love. Be the Kool-Aid house. Dr. Jackson Drumgoole Dr. Jackson Drumgoole is an inspiration...
Oct 05, 2023•30 min•Season 7Ep. 298
Alex Burton once asked his trusted friends a vulnerable question: “What do you see in my life that I’m not seeing?” Their honest responses shifted his outlook on his marriage and parenting. Now, he’s here to share the valuable lessons that helped him experience more joy and grow closer to God and his family. Key Takeaways God is always listening. Be generous with joy bombs. “What do you see in my life that I’m not seeing?” Delight in what your children delight in. Alex Burton Alex Burton is an o...
Sep 28, 2023•43 min•Season 7Ep. 297
In the second part of our conversation, Gaelin Elmore describes the spiritual awakening he experienced in his journey through professional sports. He also shares the lessons he learned by walking away from the things he idolized in order to be all-out for God. Key Takeaways There is an internal conflict between following the real Savior and the things you thought would save you. Be all-out for God. Never underestimate the power of being present as a husband and father. What does your church do t...
Sep 21, 2023•30 min•Season 7Ep. 296
Episode Description Gaelin Elmore’s childhood experiences included foster care, homelessness, and abuse. Now a father of two young girls, he reflects on how his past shaped his parenting and shares what other dads need to know about stepping up for children in foster care. Key Takeaways Children naturally give you grace. You don’t have to minimize what you’ve gone through. Children in foster care are looking for someone to be looking for them. What if God asks you to make room for another child ...
Sep 14, 2023•43 min•Season 7Ep. 295
After 52 years of marriage, Roger Thompson has learned a thing or two about how to have a thriving relationship. In this episode, he shares his powerful tactic for keeping his marriage strong. Plus, he urges young dads to reconsider the way they prioritize their children’s activities. Key Takeaways You often don’t know who you are until someone else tells you who you are. Get one ahead everyday. Busyness is a concern for young parents and their children. Don’t forsake your spiritual development ...
Sep 07, 2023•29 min•Season 7Ep. 294
For Roger Thompson, discipling other men is life-giving. Between his father’s salvation story and his own childhood, Roger has experienced the empowering nature of brotherhood firsthand. In the first part of this conversation, he highlights the role of endurance and fortitude to encourage you in your fatherhood climb. Key Takeaways God is reparenting us. Your investment into brotherhood will leave a multigenerational impact. Endurance is when you continue forward without seeing any finish line. ...
Aug 31, 2023•31 min•Season 7Ep. 293
In the second part of this campfire conversation, Jeff, Joe, Tyler, and Dago discuss fatherhood models, top resource recommendations, and advice for rookie dads. They conclude with powerful intercessory prayer for other fathers in the DadAwesome community. Key Takeaways Learn how to learn from the wisdom of others. Pray generational blessings over your children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and beyond. Working on yourself and your marriage will make you a better dad. Your greatest joys wi...
Aug 24, 2023•40 min•Season 7Ep. 292
In this conversation, four fathers sit around a campfire to discuss all things fatherhood. You’ll be inspired and equipped to live out your family values, lead by example, and engage in significant spiritual conversations within your brotherhood. Full SHOW NOTES for today's conversation Key Takeaways Identify your family values, define them, and create “I will” statements based on your definitions. You can know you are succeeding as a father when your kids ask questions about how you live out yo...
Aug 17, 2023•41 min•Season 7Ep. 291
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. Mo...
Aug 10, 2023•42 min•Season 7Ep. 290
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 perf...
Aug 03, 2023•37 min•Season 7Ep. 289
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...
Jul 27, 2023•56 min•Season 7Ep. 288
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, th...
Jul 20, 2023•36 min•Season 7Ep. 287
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 f...
Jul 13, 2023•40 min•Season 7Ep. 286
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. J...
Jul 06, 2023•33 min•Season 7Ep. 285
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 u...
Jun 29, 2023•34 min•Season 7Ep. 284
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 jou...
Jun 22, 2023•23 min•Season 7Ep. 283
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 ...
Jun 15, 2023•26 min•Season 7Ep. 282
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 yo...
Jun 08, 2023•42 min•Season 7Ep. 281
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 o...
Jun 01, 2023•52 min•Season 7Ep. 280
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...
May 25, 2023•31 min•Season 6Ep. 279
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 ...
May 18, 2023•28 min•Season 6Ep. 278
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 forg...
May 11, 2023•27 min•Season 6Ep. 277
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 ...
May 04, 2023•32 min•Season 6Ep. 276
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 towar...
Apr 27, 2023•41 min•Season 6Ep. 275
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 ca...
Apr 20, 2023•44 min•Season 6Ep. 274
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 aff...
Apr 13, 2023•35 min•Season 6Ep. 273
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 ...
Apr 06, 2023•47 min•Season 6Ep. 272
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 par...
Mar 30, 2023•44 min•Season 6Ep. 271
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. Ment...
Mar 23, 2023•50 min•Season 6Ep. 270
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 ...
Mar 16, 2023•24 min•Season 6Ep. 269
