No matter how you become a parent, it’s one of the most pivotal times in anyone’s life. Gone are the carefree days of being able to make yourself the undisputed top priority, now you must put someone else’s life above your own. Brian and Andy talk about how they became first time parents, and how their worlds changed when it happened.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Early Conversations
02:13 Transition into Fatherhood
05:26 Intentional Parenting Decisions
08:27 Building Relationships with Stepchildren
11:27 The Journey of Adoption
14:25 Personal Reflections on Fatherhood
17:21 Unexpected Parenthood
20:00 Final Thoughts and Future Aspirations
25:07 Facing the Unexpected: The Journey to Fatherhood
29:53 Embracing Community: The Importance of Support
33:21 The Humbling Experience of Newborn Parenting
41:21 Relying on Community: Building Relationships for Parenthood
45:52 Teaching Resilience: The Value of Boredom in Childhood
50:02 Documenting the Journey: The Evolution of Fatherhood
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