Listen "Foundational Fathers Podcast – From Checked Out To Fully Present"
Episode Synopsis
In this powerful episode, Nick “The Mute Bass Player” Sash sits down with Jeff Hamilton, founder of The Dad Academy, to talk about the journey from being a default dad to becoming an intentional father. They unpack the power of purpose, legacy, service, and leading your home with love — not passivity. If you’ve ever felt distracted, worn down, or “checked out,” this conversation gives you the blueprint to step back in and lead with courage.⭐️ TakeawaysEvery dad wrestles with being truly present.Intentionality reshapes the entire family ecosystem.Default mode creates reactive parenting — intentional living creates purpose.Legacy is the values you actively pass down.Healthy dads raise healthy kids.Personal inventory helps fathers understand their blind spots.Modeling humility and service shapes strong future leaders.Greatness in fatherhood is found through selflessness.Every moment with your kids is meaningful.Love-driven leadership builds long-term trust.🎧 Sound Bites"Perfect love casts out fear.""You have 936 weeks with your child.""Life is not about me."📺 Season 3, Episode 24 — Chapters00:00 — Introduction to Intentional Fatherhood00:49 — Checked Out or Fully Present01:20 — Sponsor Segment02:42 — Guest Roast05:21 — Dad Jokes18:52 — Default Dad vs. Intentional Dad64:31 — Final Thought67:41 — So What You Say68:34 — Call to Follow72:10 — Outro🤝 Sponsor Links — Support & Give Back🦍 Sasquatch Gun Oil — Use code FFP316 for 10% off🪵 Pretty Good Wood Turning⛳ HiJo Gurl Golf Apparel📖 Support the MissionHelp share God’s Word through the One Million Bibles Initiative👉 intentionallyuncommoninitiative.com📘 Books by Nick SashUnmuted & The River Between Us — Order here: tinyurl.com/TMBP-Bookstore🎸 More from TheMuteBassPlayerMusic, devotionals & creative content👉 YouTube Channel🙏 If this episode encouraged you — LIKE, COMMENT, & SUBSCRIBE!Join the #FoundationalFathers movement and help spread faith, family, and discipleship.🔗 Connect with UsFacebook → Foundational Fathers PodcastInstagram → @uncmndadsWatch on FaithPoints TV → faithpoints.org/TV-Ministry
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