The Patros Podcast

Intentional Fatherhood in a Distracted World with Dad Awesome


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In this episode of the Patros Podcast, Man Up CEO Jeff Ford and co-host Allan Pereira sit down with Jeff Zaugg, founder of Dad Awesome, to talk about intentional fatherhood and the challenges dads face today.

Jeff shares what he’s learned from years of encouraging dads to engage with purpose—breaking down passivity in parenting, building brotherhood, and leveraging tools like AI to stay present and connected in a distracted world.

You’ll hear practical insights on:

  • How to overcome passivity in parenting
  • The importance of focused attention
  • Building brotherhood and community
  • Using AI to support your role as a dad
  • Why it’s never too late to be an intentional father
  • Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Healthy Masculinity and Fatherhood

    01:37 The Heart of Dad Awesome

    04:04 Celebrating Fatherhood Month

    06:05 Overcoming Passivity in Parenting

    10:36 The Importance of Brotherhood

    18:40 Building Community and Connection

    22:33 The Call to Brotherhood and Leadership

    27:49 Navigating Parenting Dynamics with a Spouse

    33:39 Focused Attention in a Distracted World

    41:47 Leveraging AI in Parenting

    49:46 Future Collaborations and Community Engagement

    As a patros—a spiritual father—this episode will help you lead your family with clarity, connection, and courage.

    What is Patros? Patros is a one-of-a-kind discipleship tool that challenges men to confront fatherlessness by embracing God's view of masculinity.

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