The world feels fractured, polarized, and increasingly disconnected. For dads, that raises a hard question: how do we raise kids with strong values, resilience, and empathy in the middle of all this?

In this episode of Why Dad?, Paul and Andrew sit down with Chip Webster, father, entrepreneur, and founder of the nonprofit Unity in Service. Chip shares lessons from raising two sons, decades of leadership experience, and his work rebuilding trust and unity through service.

They talk about why unity starts in the home, how attention and intentionality shape kids more than words ever will, and why service is one of the most powerful tools for building character and connection. From phones at the dinner table to volunteering as a family, this conversation challenges dads to move from outrage to responsibility.

If you’ve ever wondered how to raise kids who don’t just survive this world but help heal it, this episode is for you.

Guest: Chip Webster

Father, entrepreneur, and founder of Unity in Service

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why raising the next generation is our most important responsibility
• The role of time, attention, and intentionality in fatherhood
• Phones, technology, and what kids are really learning from us
• Why unity at the national level begins with families and communities
• How service builds trust, character, and connection
• Simple ways dads can involve their kids in service
• Discipline, love, and being a role model even when it’s hard

Resources & Links:

🌐 Unity in Service: https://unityinservice.org

📘 Book: Unity in Service: Pathway to Responsible Citizenship

📖 Books mentioned:

The Anxious Generation – Jonathan Haidt

The Coddling of the American Mind – Jonathan Haidt

The Road Less Traveled – M. Scott Peck