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Episode 1 of 4: Presence over Perfection: The Myth of the Perfect Dad
In this episode of Building Up Fathers, we begin a four-week journey exploring how real change as fathers starts with presence, not perfection. We often think improvement begins with fixing ourselves, getting organized, or trying to become the “ideal” parent. But our kids aren’t waiting for a flawless dad. They’re longing for one who simply shows up.
Drawing from real stories, honest failures, and everyday moments that feel heavier than they should, we talk through the pressures dads experience, especially the lies we believe about needing to be perfect before we can be present.
In This Episode:
• The power of simple gratitude and how it reframes a father’s day
• Parenting fail stories that remind us how perceptive kids really are, and how quickly our words can shape their world
• The tension between wanting to get things done and wanting to love our kids well
• Why “showing up” has two sides: physical presence and emotional presence
• The natural pull toward escape; phones, work, projects, and how it keeps us from being attentive fathers
• Healthy boundaries, tantrums, and why a child’s pushback doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong
• The idea that true independence is built on strong attachment, not early detachment
• The long-term view of fatherhood: raising kids into adults who choose to return to us because we were there for them
Key Themes:
• Being steady, near, reliable, and attentive
• Learning to join our kids in their emotions rather than fixing them
• Reframing fatherhood as a long-term investment
• Why our kids need our genuine presence more than our polished version
• How focusing on what matters pulls us closer to God’s heart for us as fathers
Takeaway:
Perfection never produced a healthy home, but presence does. The real win isn’t flawless parenting, it’s showing up again and again, even when you’re tired, imperfect, or unsure. That’s where connection is built. That’s where trust grows. And that’s where the heart of fatherhood lives.
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