In honor of Father's Day and inspired by a conversation with Shon Hart I thought I'd share 5 Stories and Principles, I learned from my dad.

This week I sent down with Sean Knauff to explore the tragedy of the Uvalde Texas Shooting. I wanted to dig deeper into some discussions I've had with my children and my own thoughts I've had in regard to the real issue behind these tragic, tragic events. This is sincerely heart felt and hoping our thoughts and conversation give you something to think about and bless your family.

Join us as we explore how we as men and fathers can have a more involved and impactful role in our families that will ripple across our communities.

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This week I had the opportunity to sit down Doug Reid. We explore his decision to break the cycle of not having a present dad and being fully engaged with his kids. We also discuss the power of letting your wife really know you to create a strong relationship

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The feedback and comments from last week's episode "Crappy Boyfriends Make Crappy Husbands" as absolutely incredible. In fact, I reached out to one of the men who commented, Paul Appolonia because I wanted to explore deeper his comments. So what better way to dig in deeper than asking him to be a guest and explore his experience with his wife setting the bar for how she expected to be treated.  

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This week I had an amazing Sunday hanging out with my son. We talked about his desire to create his own business, to be a dad, telling his friends they are crappy boyfriends, and what it takes to care for you girl.

Drop in for some wisdom from my son

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This week I have the pleasure to sit down with James Kelso and talk about his family’s seven-year journey to foster care and ultimately adoption. We explore how 1st Gear Parenting WILL NOT work for a strong-willed child or a child with trauma and expose your heart

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This week I have the opportunity to escape to Los Angeles to spend a weekend by myself on my son's sailboat. I specifically came to spend some time writing my second book. It has been a great escape to write, ponder, research, reflect, walk on the beach, and pray.

In my musings, my thoughts kept coming back to a man who I have mad respect who I've tried to have as a guest on the podcast. For personal reasons, he has been reticent to do that. I think because he's not happy with some of the decisions he made earlier in his life and the impact those have had on his previous marriage and kids.

I think we often judge ourselves out of the lens of yesterday which obscures and distorts our vision of who we truly have become. Today we explore thoughts around this because Dad you are doing better than you give yourself credit.

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This weekend I had the PHENOMENAL opportunity to go down to Lancaster, CA to watch my son’s first music concert. What an incredible opportunity to see him perform. It was a moment of triumph for him to realize a dream. I love what he said after the concert, “It went exactly like I imagined it would! I’m so glad you came!”

I had a profound experience watching him and other performers. I had a unique experience with a comedian that made me reflect on the POWER of a dad being there to watch their kids tap into their gifts, no matter their age. I explore some thoughts from our conversation with the intent to help you look inward to make sure you’re not missing out on moments with your kids.

Many of you dads are missing out because you’re too busy, too focused on things that aren’t really that important. Join me this we as we explore the topic “Dad You’re Missing Out!”

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Men don't miss moments with your kids because they don't fit your idea of manly. You might even think the activity is downright "girly".

Yes, I've played dress-up, had tea parties, and most recently had a full pedicure with my daughter Cynsha. What interests your kids may not align with your traditional idea of masculinity but I promise you that if you set aside your pride, and embrace the experience, you will have an amazing experience.

Plus you actually might enjoy that which you've previously thought is "girly". Most importantly you will create an opportunity to connect with your daughter on an entirely new level.

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The Slap Felt Across The World

We were all are surprised, taken aback, and mentally floored by the "entanglement" with Will Smith and Chris Rock at Academy Awards. Mike Lewis and I get together to talk about the hurricane of emotions many men are suppressing don't either know how or have an avenue to work through the mental stresses they are working through. We are told to "Buck up", "be a man", and "it's not that bad" but never taught how to deal with the very real emotions that everyone faces. Don't think this is a problem men account for two-thirds of all suicides. We need to have the serious conversation for men and their families.

We'd love to hear your insight.

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Men's Mental Health Legacy Journal

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