Seven and a half years ago, a simple question on a cousin's patio changed everything: "How do you stay intentional as a dad?" That moment sparked what became 400 podcast conversations, over 1,000 men mobilized in activation events, and a million dollars raised for ministries serving the fatherless. In this milestone episode, Jeff celebrates by looking back at God's faithfulness, sharing the first-ever preview of the upcoming Dad Awesome book, and highlighting transformational moments from 16 unforgettable conversations that shaped this movement.
Takeaways:
- Milestone moments matter - Pausing to celebrate and shine the spotlight on what God has done builds faith for the journey ahead
- Small yeses create waves - Dad Awesome wasn't built on one grand gesture but hundreds of small commitments to growth over eight years
- Intentionality transforms everything - Just like discovering great coffee, small shifts in daily rhythms can revolutionize your entire approach to fatherhood
- Stories cascade through generations - When dads point to God's goodness consistently, children naturally learn to do the same with their own kids
- Community accelerates growth - The DA plus three model shows that fatherhood gets exponentially better when you're not doing it alone
- Generosity reveals faith - Taking steps forward in generosity, whether with time, words, or resources, grows our trust in God's faithfulness
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Learn about the next DadAwesome Accelerator Cohort
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Subscribe to DadAwesome Messages: Text the word "Dad" to (651) 370-8618
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Clips from 16 DadAwesome Episodes:
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38 | Pursuing Shalom, Chasing Dreams & Being All-On-Dad (Paul Hurckman)
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77 | Crafting Key Moments, Modeling KINDNESS & Praying with Desperation (Ryan Skoog)
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137 | Spirit-Filled Parenting, Hearing God’s Voice, & Shaping our Kids as Arrows (Seth Dahl)
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187 | Jon Tyson on Skillful Manhood, Capturing First Moments & The Intentional Father
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214 | Context, Fainting Goats & Being Secretly Awesome (Bob Goff)
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250 | Raising Kids Humbly, Loving Your Wife Fully, and Soaring Joyfully (Morgan Snyder)
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