What if the strongest way to connect with your family didn’t cost money, time, or fancy plans—but simply paying attention?

In this episode, I share how recognizing three simple things—effort, triumph, and struggle—can strengthen your family system and help you live out the legacy you want to leave. You’ll hear real stories from Gus’s senior year, lessons learned in both business and parenting, and reflective questions you can ask yourself and your family today.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why recognizing effort matters more than perfection
• How to celebrate triumphs (big or small) without glossing over them
• How to see the struggle beneath behavior and respond with presence, not just solutions
• Practical reflection questions you can use at dinner tonight
• A biblical picture of Jesus recognizing struggle with Mary, Martha, and Lazarus

Resources & Links:

• Free Teenager Template: EncouragerPodcast.com