🎙️ Crumb Confessional — Episode 47b

Title: We Ended With a Team Franke Cheer

Description:

It’s later in the day, and we’re in full bug-hunting mode with the kids. But before that, we had a little Team Franke family meeting—because the energy was off, and I needed to say sorry. This episode is a quick field report on what happens when you lead your kids with repentance, not perfection.

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• Interrupting a chaotic moment to reset as a family
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• Why I called a spontaneous Team Franke meeting
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• Apologizing to my 4, 3, and 2-year-old
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• The healing power of a hug and a cheer
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• The legacy shift from a father who never said sorry to one who does
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• A reminder that it’s never too late to model humility to your kids
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💡 Highlights & Timestamps:

00:00 – Chaos with the dog, the sword, the bugs, and the banana

01:15 – A real-time reset: calling a family meeting to restore peace

02:20 – Teaching my kids what I was never modeled: how to say sorry

03:15 – “We ended with a Team Franke cheer… and the energy changed”

04:05 – A word to parents: it’s never too late to apologize

🧠 Core Takeaway:

When the energy is off, stop and lead with repentance. Even toddlers know what real humility feels like.

🙏 Closing Line:

Crumb Confessional #47b — we ended with a hug, a cheer, and a reminder: saying sorry is strength.