56. The JOYFUL FATHER W/JEFF ZAUGG (Part 1 of 2)
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Episode Notes:
In part 1 of this 2 part conversation, Jeff Zaugg and host Jay Heck explore the themes of fatherhood, sonship, and the joyful journey of being a dad. Jeff shares his learning curve with the DadAwesome initiative, emphasizing the importance of inviting joy, humility, and intentionality into our fathering. The discussion delves into the rewards that come from taking risks in our parenting, seeking healing from our past wounds, and exploring the profound interconnectedness between fatherhood and sonship. Through personal stories and insights, they highlight the joys and challenges of walking with God and letting Him teach us how to be awesome fathers.
To learn more about Jeff Zaugg and His podcast go to DadAwesome
TAKEAWAYS
Be intentional in your parenting and relationships. Fatherhood is a journey of love and growth. Taking risks can lead to deeper connections with your children. Healing from past wounds can enhance your role as a father. Sonship is foundational to understanding fatherhood. Dads should actively pursue joy and happiness for their children. Creating moments of adventure fosters strong bonds with kids. Storytelling is a powerful tool in parenting. Dads have a moral obligation to model joy for their children. The concept of fractional paradise can enrich family life.
CHAPTERS
00:00 - The Foundation of Fatherhood
07:50 - The Journey of Dad Awesome
12:12 - The Importance of Intentionality
20:15 - Taking Risks in Fatherhood
23:22 - Healing Through Fatherhood
31:08 - The Interconnection of Sonship and Fatherhood
About Our Guest - Jeff Zaugg is a husband and father of 4 daughters. He is a fantastic dad who has grown to be intentional about loving his family and raising his daughters. During covid he felt God call him to start recording the weekly DadAwesome podcasts on the topic of fathering and sonship. To date he has recorded 376 conversation with men like John Eldredge, Jamie Winship, Bob Goff, Mark Batterson, Michael Jr., Kris Vallaton, Jon Tyson, etc… He is an incredible force for good in the arena of loving God and fathering.