DadAwesome

What do you do when your schedule is maxed out and you feel like you're failing at the very thing you preach? In this episode, Jeff gets honest about dropping the ball on dad-daughter dates, shares three raw discoveries from book launch week, and tells the story of a flaming ball of toilet paper on a frozen lake that never made it into the book — for good reason. Without a concrete accountability loop, even your highest priorities will quietly slip off the calendar. In your fullest, most pressured seasons, adding one stabilizing anchor — not removing things — might be the wisest move you make. Daily prayer with other men isn't just spiritual discipline; it's a stabilizing force that steadies you when everything else is swinging. Bringing two simple questions to a dad-daughter date can surface honest feedback and spark some of the most important conversations you'll have with your kids. Fatherhood grows through friendships and focus — those two things, compounded over years, change everything. DADAWESOME BOOKhttps://www.dadawesome.org/book

It's LAUNCH WEEK - the DADAWESOME book is available to the world! https://www.dadawesome.org/book In today's episode, Jeff shares what actually happened on book launch day (confetti, a four-year-old, and one very close call with a pair of white shoes), reads Chapter 18 of DADAWESOME live, and honors the grandpa whose legacy made this whole thing possible. ✅ The upstream generational moves Jeff's grandpa made that are still changing lives today ✅ The Crashing Cabinet — a chapter about the $2 wall strap that changes how you think about fatherhood systems ✅ Why your family needs a free dad, not a perfect one SUMMARY: The Christmas card version of fatherhood isn't real life — and Jeff Zaugg isn't pretending otherwise. In this book launch episode, Jeff reads Chapter 18 of the DADAWESOME book, shares the upstream legacy moves his grandpa made that are still bearing fruit today, and tells the story of what actually happened on launch day (hint: it involved confetti, a four-year-old, and a pair of white shoes that almost didn't survive). TAKEAWAYS: Thinking generationally means asking what moves you make today will still be bearing fruit with your grandkids and great-grandkids. Small, preventative systems — like a $2 wall strap — protect your family before the pressure hits, not after the crash. Your inadequacies as a father create space for God's strength to work through you, not around you. Unresolved pain is like hidden glass — sharp, waiting, and causing damage until it's fully addressed. Your family doesn't need a perfect dad. They need a free one. GUEST Jeff Zaugg is the founder of DadAwesome, host of the DadAwesome Podcast (400+ episodes, 8+ years), and author of the newly released book DADAWESOME. He and his wife have four daughters and are based in Northeast, Florida. QUOTES "Your family doesn't need a perfect dad. They need a free one." "Small choices prevent big disasters. Asking for help before the crash is wisdom, not weakness." "Unresolved pain is like hidden glass — sharp, waiting, cutting us when we least expect it." "Our inadequacies as fathers create space for God's power to work through us." "Brotherhood isn't a luxury for fathers who have margin. It's oxygen for fathers who are drowning." Links: 21 Day Prayer Team - surrounding the DADAWESOME book launch. DADAWESOME Book:dadawesome.org/book Send a Voice Message to DadAwesome Apply to join the next DadAwesome Accelerator Cohort Subscribe to DadAwesome Messages: Text the word "Dad" to (651) 370-8618 Send a Voice Message to DadAwesome Troy Magnum — Episode 184 (referenced in chapter)

🗣️ "Every king who takes over a territory changes the language first — because language determines culture." Pastor Tim Timberlake is back for Part 2, and it does NOT disappoint. In today's episode, you'll hear: ✅ Why the words you speak are literally shaping your child's world ✅ How to steward your kids' speed in a culture moving way too fast ✅ The powerful truth about grief — you won't get over it, but you will remember more ✅ Why you can't lead your kids somewhere you've never been Don't father from your wounds. Father from your scars. Join the 21-Day PRAYER TEAM (surrounding the book launch) WATCH the DADAWESOME book Trailer >> GET THE DADAWESOME BOOK >> SUMMARY: Every king who takes over a territory changes the language first — because language shapes culture. In Part 2 of this conversation with Pastor Tim Timberlake, you'll hear why the words you speak over your kids are literally forming their world. Plus, Tim gets real about grief, the little deaths that come with every new season of your child's life, and why the only way to be a great father is to remain a son of God first. TAKEAWAYS Language shapes culture — what you speak over your kids is forming their world, for better or worse. Boundaries aren't restrictions; they're what make the game worth playing. Your kids thrive within them. You won't "get over" the loss of a loved one, but you will grow stronger — and you'll remember more, not less. Every new season of your child's life requires mourning who they were so you can fully enjoy who they are. Don't father from your wounds. Father from your scars. GUEST Tim Timberlake is the lead pastor of Celebration Church, an author, and a speaker known for his passionate, scripture-rooted teaching. He and his wife, Jen, have a son, Max. Tim is the author of several books including The Art of Overcoming and Bumpy Road to Better. LINKS DADAWESOME Book:dadawesome.org/book Send a Voice Message to DadAwesome Apply to join the next DadAwesome Accelerator Cohort Subscribe to DadAwesome Messages: Text the word "Dad" to (651) 370-8618 Send a Voice Message to DadAwesome The Power of 1440 by Tim Timberlake The Art of Overcoming by Tim Timberlake Celebration Church — Jacksonville, FL Tim Timberlake on Instagram: @ttimberlake QUOTES "Every king who takes over a territory changes the language first — because language determines culture." — Tim Timberlake "Don't father from your wounds. Father from your scars." — Tim Timberlake "If you remain a son to God, you'll be a better father to your kids." — Tim Timberlake "We can only take people to the last place we've been." — Tim Timberlake "You won't get over it — but you will grow stronger, and you'll remember more." — Tim Timberlake

🔥 Pastor Tim Timberlake lost his dad the day after his 18th birthday. 24 years later, he's STILL unpacking the treasures from their last conversation. ➡️ Why every dad has a "fool" and a "king" inside—and the one you address is the one that will respond ➡️ How to make your pain purposeful instead of letting it steal your joy ➡️ The power of TONE and why the love of a father can convict a child into becoming better SUMMARY What does it look like to father from love instead of frustration? In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Pastor Tim Timberlake shares what it was like losing his dad the day after his 18th birthday—and how 24 years later, he's still unpacking the treasures from their final conversation. Tim opens up about how his father's tone, words, and presence shaped the man and dad he's becoming today. Plus, he reveals the simple practice that keeps him anchored in gratitude and why every dad has both a fool and a king inside—and the one you address is the one that will respond. Stay tuned for Part 2 next week. TAKEAWAYS Legacy is not what you leave for your children—it's what you leave in them. Frame it with your words and your presence. Every dad has both a fool and a king inside, and the one you address in your kids is the one that will respond. Don't just turn your head toward your kids—turn your heart. Be where your feet are and be relational, not just transactional. Pain will produce fruit if you stay in it long enough. Make it purposeful and turn it back into praise before it becomes pride. If you don't plan your celebrations, your defeats will plan themselves. Collect moments, not things. QUOTES 1. "Legacy is not what I leave for someone. It's what I leave in them." 2. "We both have a fool and a king in us, and the one you address is the one that will respond." 3. "If I don't plan my celebrations, my defeats will plan themselves." 4. "Every word is like a thousand pound weight. Be mindful of where you place it." 5. "The love of my father would convict me into wanting to become better." GUEST Tim Timberlake is the Senior Pastor of Celebration Church in Jacksonville, Florida, and Christian Faith Center in Creedmoor, North Carolina. He's the bestselling author of The Power of 1440 and The Art of Overcoming. Tim is a gifted communicator, thought leader, and sought-after speaker known for blending biblical truth with real-life wisdom. He and his wife, Jennifer, are the proud parents of their son, Maxwell. Tim's father, the late Bishop Mack Timberlake, continues to shape his legacy as a father and pastor to this day. LINKS DADAWESOME Book:dadawesome.org/book Send a Voice Message to DadAwesome Apply to join the next DadAwesome Accelerator Cohort Subscribe to DadAwesome Messages: Text the word "Dad" to (651) 370-8618 Send a Voice Message to DadAwesome The Power of 1440 by Tim Timberlake The Art of Overcoming by Tim Timberlake Celebration Church — Jacksonville, FL Tim Timberlake on Instagram: @ttimberlake

A man in a jail hallway erupts into curses, then worship transforms the room into peace. Baptisms at a place called Death Beach turn stories of death into new life. The power of getting uncomfortable is framed as the path where healing and a father’s love are revealed.

Jamie Winship, former police officer turned international peacemaker and co-founder of Identity Exchange, shares gripping stories and practical dad wisdom. He talks about being abducted in Iraq and how calm de-escalation saved the day. Jamie explores how false self-beliefs run your life, staying present instead of living in hypothetical fear, and giving your family the gift of true identity.

Jamie Winship, a former police officer turned international peacemaker, recounts praying for invisibility while fleeing a collapsing government in Indonesia. He talks about why fear undermines intentional fathering. He shares two daily questions to ask God and how identity in Christ shapes courageous parenting. Practical tips include gamifying readiness and choosing presence for your kids' formation.

Dr. Jeffrey Shears, fatherhood researcher and Moynihan Institute chair who studies generational fathering. He talks about how fathers shape daughters’ future relationships, practical rituals like “Nacho Tuesdays” for staying connected, why dads boost girls’ confidence in STEM, and how to move men from being risks to becoming resources for families.

Bart Scharrer, pastor and dad who navigated long family health battles, shares hard-won practices. He warns against waiting for 'someday' and urges embracing today. He tells how simple rituals built neighborhood bonds, how teaching kids to ask good questions shaped confidence, and why gratitude and daily presence became the family's steady way forward.

Join Craig Allen Cooper, author and speaker behind the song ‘Craig’ by Walker Hayes, as he shares insights from his life and fatherhood journey. Discover how a miraculous act of generosity softened a skeptic's heart. Craig reveals the importance of adult friendships for kids, emphasizing trust and authentic connections. He also discusses the Five P's of fatherhood: Provide, Protect, Prepare, Propel, Present. Plus, the value of face-to-face interactions over screen time. It's an inspiring mix of faith, friendship, and family!