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

Links:

• Learn about the next DadAwesome Accelerator Cohort

• Subscribe to DadAwesome Messages: Text the word "Dad" to (651) 370-8618

• Download a free chapter of the DadAwesome book

• Clips from 16 DadAwesome Episodes:

• 25 | Patei Iyegha

• 38 | Pursuing Shalom, Chasing Dreams & Being All-On-Dad (Paul Hurckman)

• 77 | Crafting Key Moments, Modeling KINDNESS & Praying with Desperation (Ryan Skoog)

• 98 | Awaken The Warrior Heart (Pablo Ceron)

• 137 | Spirit-Filled Parenting, Hearing God's Voice, & Shaping our Kids as Arrows (Seth Dahl)

• 148 | Andy Crouch - The Tech-Wise Family

• 187 | Jon Tyson on Skillful Manhood, Capturing First Moments & The Intentional Father

• 214 | Context, Fainting Goats & Being Secretly Awesome (Bob Goff)

• 238 | A Place for the Heart (Ken Helser)

• 250 | Raising Kids Humbly, Loving Your Wife Fully, and Soaring Joyfully (Morgan Snyder)

• 286 | Parenting for the Third Generation, Building Family Assets, and Championing the Beauty of Fatherhood (Jeremy Pryor)

• 298 | Dialing In, Leading with Love, and Being the Loudest Voice in Your Child's Ears (Dr. Jackson Drumgoole)

• 314 | Tackling Fear in a War Zone, Modeling Courage, and Embracing Your True Identity (Jamie Winship)

• 364 | Bedtime Blessings, Birthday Letters, and 5 Simple but Life-Changing Habits (Justin Whitmel Earley)

• 375 | Experiential Christianity, Lingering with Jesus, and The War for Your Attention (John Eldredge)

• 385 | Raising Kids Who Live Generously, Creating Miracle Moments, and the 1% Challenge (Todd Harper)