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