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Your emotional detachment might be quietly wounding the people you love most. In PART 2 of our Father's Day LOOK-BACK, Jeff resurfaces five more conversations that hit different the second time around. ✅ Why your kids can feel when you've checked out emotionally ✅ How to stop pointing your kids to yourself as the source of life ✅ The dad who never raised his voice and what it did to his son ✅ What "unhurried presence" actually looks like in everyday moments ✅ The hard truth about emotional regulation every dad needs to hear SUMMARY In Part 2 of this Father's Day look-back series, Jeff Zaugg resurfaces five more powerful conversations from the past dad year, featuring Jeremy Pryor, Ted Cunningham, Pastor Tim Timberlake, Mac Lake, and Seth Dahl. The clips cover a dad's superpower of emotional detachment and how it can quietly wound the people he loves most, the faulty input-output theory of parenting and why God is the only true source of life, the transformative power of tone and speaking to the king in your child instead of the fool, the gift of unhurried presence and what it looks like to truly savor your kids, and the hard truth that a man who can't regulate his emotions forces his family to do it for him. This episode is a flyover packed with activation, challenge, and the kind of dad wisdom that sticks. KEY QUOTES "My kids can actually feel that. Like, if something were to happen to me, I think dad would be the least affected." — Jeremy Pryor, Ep. 415 "My source is Jesus, not you." — Ted Cunningham, Ep. 417 "In us we have both a fool and a king. The one that you address is the one that will respond." — Pastor Tim Timberlake, Ep. 424 "A posture of unhurried presence. So often we are present with our kids, but we're not present with our kids." — Mac Lake, Ep. 435 "A man who can't regulate his emotions forces his wife and kids to do it for him." — Seth Dahl, Ep. 429 TAKEAWAYS Your emotional detachment is a superpower that can become a weapon. Dads are wired to disconnect under pressure, and that's often a gift. But when that same skill gets used to keep your family at arm's length, your kids feel it. The question isn't how attached you feel. It's whether they feel attached to you. You were never meant to be the source. Pouring into your kids so they pour back into you is a trap. Your job, according to Deuteronomy 6, is to point them every single day to the only true source of life. Fire yourself. Fire your kids. God in heaven is the source. Tone is one of the greatest gifts a dad can give. Pastor Tim Timberlake's father never raised his voice, never disciplined from anger or frustration, and the love in his tone did the convicting. Your size, your volume, your first response, those things mark your kids. Speak to the king in them, not the fool. Unhurried presence is a posture, not a schedule. Mac Lake leaves adult conversations to throw a football for 60 minutes if that's what his grandkids want. The shift is simple but hard: let your kids be the thing that matters most in the moment, not an interruption to what actually matters. Emotional self-control is a fruit your family gets to eat. When you're getting triggered by your six-year-old, you're not parenting. You're asking them to regulate you. The Holy Spirit wants to grow self-control in you so your family is nourished by it. Your heart is upstream to everything in your home. LINKS Join the DadAwesome Prayer Team: Text "pray" to (651) 370-8618 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 7-Day Video Series: dadawesome.org/book DadAwesome Podcast: dadawesome.org/podcast Free Chapter + Intro Video Series: dadawesome.org/book Subscribe to DadAwesome Messages: Text "Dad" to (651) 370-8618 DADAWESOME book: dadawesome.org/book Jeremy Pryor — https://www.dadawesome.org/blog/415 Ted Cunningham — https://www.dadawesome.org/blog/417 Pastor Tim Timberlake — https://www.dadawesome.org/blog/424 Seth Dahl — https://www.dadawesome.org/blog/429 Mac Lake — https://www.dadawesome.org/blog/435
"A man who can't regulate his emotions forces his wife and kids to do it for him." Seth Dahl back for a 5th conversation on DadAwesome. He breaks down what's actually happening when dad loses it and what it takes to change. ✅ Why emotional dysregulation is an identity issue, not just a temper problem ✅ The loaded gun analogy that will change how you think about anger at home ✅ Teen boundaries, the Wyze Phone, and how to give freedom without losing your mind SUMMARY A man who can't regulate his emotions forces his wife and kids to do it for him. That's the hard truth Seth Dahl drops early in this conversation, and it only gets more honest from there. This is a raw, alumni-only Zoom call that turned into something worth sharing with every dad who's ever lost it over something stupid and wondered why. Takeaways: If you can be triggered, you're identifying with something more than your role as a dad. That's an identity issue, not just a temper issue. Unprocessed emotions don't disappear. They show up as anger, porn, checked-out dads, and kids walking on eggshells. God's model in Genesis wasn't control. It was influence with a boundary. That's the parenting theology most of us are missing. For teenagers, the online world is the living room. Know who they're talking to, just like you would if they came to your house. The Wise Phone gives kids what they need without what gets them in trouble. GUEST: Seth Dahl is an author, speaker, grief recovery specialist, and emotional health coach. He and his wife have three kids and have developed a deep framework around completing past emotions, processing present emotions, and shaping future ones. Seth is a longtime friend of DadAwesome and is featured in the DADAWESOME book. LINKS Text MOM to (651) 370-8618 // or click here Emotionally Skilled Fatherhood Course with Seth Dahl (Interest Form) Wise Phone Radiant Mobile 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 7-Day Video Series: dadawesome.org/book DadAwesome Podcast: dadawesome.org/podcast Free Chapter + Intro Video Series: dadawesome.org/book SETH DAHL
In this episode, I review an interview between Brittney Serpell and Seth Dahl on separation anxiety and how to approach relationship coaching with your children. To access the sources for this episode, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3FQbBrpO7o&list=PLkhlpzDb67iC4eJUPlfmQB7qXF3xy9gFf&index=8To become a subscriber of this podcast, visit:https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, I review an interview between Brittney Serpell and Seth Dahl on separation anxiety and how to approach relationship coaching with your children. To access the sources for this episode, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3FQbBrpO7o&list=PLkhlpzDb67iC4eJUPlfmQB7qXF3xy9gFf&index=8To become a subscriber of this podcast, visit:https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
Send us a text In this powerful and practical episode of The Way of Valor, Angie Taylor sits down with marriage and family expert Seth Dahl to unpack how the health of a home directly shapes a child's faith, confidence, and future. Angie and Seth share years of insight from both education and ministry, revealing why even the best Christian schools and churches can't undo what happens in a dysfunctional home; and how parents can begin to change that starting today.You'll learn:Why family dysfunction undermines faith—and what healthy homes do differentlyThe true foundation of a strong family: a strong marriageHow to have “stress-reducing conversations” that bring peace and connection back to your relationshipHow moms can communicate their needs without criticism or blameHow dads can rediscover their calling to lead emotionally and spirituallyThe simple mindset shift that turns “nagging” into genuine connection Daily gratitude habits that build emotional deposits in your “marriage bank account”Seth also shares about his upcoming class, The Emotionally Skilled Marriage is a two-month, live online course (Oct 27–Dec 15) that equips couples with the tools to strengthen communication, overcome gridlock, and grow in spiritual and emotional intimacy. Use code VALOR100 at spiritledfamilies.world for $100 off the Emotionally Skilled Marriage class. Payment plans available via Klarna. Connect with Seth Dahl: spiritledfamilies.world Instagram: @sethdahl Connect with Angie Taylor on:IG: https://www.instagram.com/mrsangietaylor/?hl=enFB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090424997350
Send us a textThe Wild Courage podcast returns after a brief hiatus, welcoming back guest Seth Dahl to delve into the importance of tackling marital problems. The discussion emphasizes the impact of unresolved marital tension on the entire family and the misguided belief that having children can heal relationship issues. Seth shares his recent shift in focus from grief recovery to marriage counseling, driven by the desire to help couples achieve healthier family environments. Through tales of personal experience and professional insights, this episode invites listeners on a journey of introspection and encourages the pursuit of deeper emotional connections in marriage.go here to find out more about Seth's marriage course. www.spiritledfamiles.worldwww.thewildcourage.orgSupport the show
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Send us a textIn this episode of The Way of Valor, host Angie Taylor sits down with Seth Dahl, founder of Spirit-Led Families, to dive deep into the challenges of modern parenting. As fear and anxiety dominate the parenting landscape, many are left wondering how to raise resilient children in a world that seems increasingly hostile. Are you a helicopter parent, or perhaps a snowplow parent, trying to clear every obstacle in your child's path? Seth shares invaluable insights on how to lead with wisdom and courage instead of fear.Drawing from his extensive experience working with families, Seth discusses how parents can break free from fear-based decision-making and foster a more emotionally whole family. Tune in to discover practical tools for raising kids who not only survive but thrive in today's world. If you're ready to leave a legacy of strength, faith, and resilience for your children, this episode is for you.Connect with Seth: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sethdahl/reels/Connect with Angie Taylor on:IG: https://www.instagram.com/mrsangietaylor/?hl=enFB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090424997350
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God has given fathers unique duties that they can't pass off to anyone else—not even the Church. In this DA+3 Group Guide, Seth Dahl encourages fathers to step up to the plate in the spiritual formation of their kids. You'll be challenged to avoid false comforts, pay attention to your thoughts, and discover what brings you joy. Key Takeaways Children are Arrows: Parents are responsible for shaping children into arrows that can take out the enemy. Misinterpretation of Thoughts: Discern where your thoughts are coming from. Avoid False Comforts: Be intentional about where you seek comfort after a hard day. Ask God for Help: Teach your kids to ask God for help since He is the only one who can guide and help us best. Awareness of What Makes Me Come Alive: Your self-awareness, wife-awareness, and kid-awareness can bring life to your family. DA+3 Group Guide Discussion Questions: Seth Dahl uses the analogy of a sporting goods store to explain how some parents shift the responsibility of spiritually sharpening their kids to the Church. Have you fallen into the same trap? Why is it important to view our children as arrows in relation to the Armor of God? What stands out to you in 1 Corinthians 2:16? How do you distinguish between thoughts from God, yourself, and the enemy? After a tough day, what false comforts do you turn to (e.g., sugar, TV, alcohol)? What changes when you turn to the true Comforter instead of false comforts? Have you ever tried to save or rescue your kids, putting yourself in the "God" spot? How do you teach your kids to ask God for help when they face challenges? What are three things that make you feel more alive? Have you discovered what brings joy to your wife and kids? Seth Dahl With over 15 years of experience working with children and being a children's pastor, Seth Dahl has cultivated a passion for helping parents create a thriving family culture at home. Seth, Lauren, and their three children homestead with a large garden and a handful of animals on a small farm in Texas. Key Quotes 3:25 - "If we don't learn to work with our children when it comes to the things of the kingdom, we actually limit our ability to fight, our ability to win, our ability to take dominion, and our ability to extend the kingdom to the earth. [When we do this we] hide our children in the quiver. If we just protect our kids from the big bad world and we don't get them out, we don't let them loose, obviously carefully, obviously focused and aimed and wisely. If we don't get them out they're going to struggle because arrows are not meant to sit in the quiver, arrows are meant to fly and strike the enemy. If we don't get our kids out and let them do that, we're actually preventing them from operating in the God given identity that they've been called to. We're just protecting, protecting, protecting instead of preparing and releasing and aiming." 7:12 - "Sometimes we have to be introspective and prayerful around where is this thought coming from? Sometimes that thought is a lie from the enemy. Sometimes that thought is just your own thought. Guys, I just want to encourage you to really think into and pray into, what is my thought life? Are my thoughts from heaven or my thoughts destructive thoughts from the accuser? Our thought life matters." Links from Today's Conversation 137 | Spirit-Filled Parenting, Hearing God's Voice, & Shaping our Kids as Arrows (Seth Dahl) SUMMER SALE in the DadAwesome Store: Get 20% off when you use the code “tanktop” Connect with dadAWESOME Make a Donation to dadAWESOME Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618
In a thought-provoking episode of Didaché, Justin Peters delves into the controversial teachings of Bethel Church in Redding, California, led by Bill Johnson. Peters showcases a shocking video clip featuring Seth Dahl, a former pastor at Bethel, who claims to have received an apology from Jesus in a vision. Peters condemns these claims as blasphemous, highlighting the church's troubling theology and lack of biblical discernment. He urges listeners to critically assess such teachings and invites them to the upcoming Cessationist Conference, which aims to promote sound biblical doctrine and refute charismatic excesses.Cessationist Conference October 3-5, 2024➡️ Click here to find all of Justin's essential links.
In a thought-provoking episode of Didaché, Justin Peters delves into the controversial teachings of Bethel Church in Redding, California, led by Bill Johnson. Peters showcases a shocking video clip featuring Seth Dahl, a former pastor at Bethel, who claims to have received an apology from Jesus in a vision. Peters condemns these claims as blasphemous, highlighting the church's troubling theology and lack of biblical discernment. He urges listeners to critically assess such teachings and invites them to the upcoming Cessationist Conference, which aims to promote sound biblical doctrine and refute charismatic excesses.Cessationist Conference October 3-5, 2024➡️ Click here to find all of Justin's essential links.
Seth and Jeremy unpack some of the take aways from the Idaho spring retreat. Seth explains what happens when we dive into our stories and why the getting the right tools to unpack and what to do with unprocessed pain. Seth is offering a 7 week course on grief recovery and you might be surprised how appilicable it is to much more than just grief due to death. We are also excited for our first offering to women. This course is open to all and will be split into small groups, Wild Courage style for much of this will be in small groups.https://www.spiritledfamilies.world/products/grief-recovery-method-with-seth-dahl-wild-courage
This week on Imperfect Parenting, Seth Dahl, Brittney and Ben Serpell talk about covenant friendships and how to find community as parents.---Imperfect Parenting is a show about choosing connection over perfection. Your podcast hosts, Brittney Serpell, Ben Serpell, and Seth Dahl, are here to answer your biggest parenting questions so that you can become a powerful parent.
This week on Imperfect Parenting, Seth Dahl, Brittney and Ben Serpell talk about receiving feedback from our children and why it is so important in our family culture. Do they feel safe enough to share how they are experiencing you?---Imperfect Parenting is a show about choosing connection over perfection. Your podcast hosts, Brittney Serpell, Ben Serpell, and Seth Dahl, are here to answer your biggest parenting questions so that you can become a powerful parent.
This week on Imperfect Parenting, Seth Dahl, Brittney and Ben Serpell talk about receiving feedback from our children and why it is so important in our family culture. Do they feel safe enough to share how they are experiencing you?---Imperfect Parenting is a show about choosing connection over perfection. Your podcast hosts, Brittney Serpell, Ben Serpell, and Seth Dahl, are here to answer your biggest parenting questions so that you can become a powerful parent.
This week on Imperfect Parenting, Seth Dahl, Brittney and Ben Serpell talk about raising spirit led kids.---Imperfect Parenting is a show about choosing connection over perfection. Your podcast hosts, Brittney Serpell, Ben Serpell, and Seth Dahl, are here to answer your biggest parenting questions so that you can become a powerful parent.
This week on Imperfect Parenting, Brittney and Ben talk about comparison. Comparing ourselves to other parents, as well as comparing our kids. ---Imperfect Parenting is a show about choosing connection over perfection. Your podcast hosts, Brittney Serpell, Ben Serpell, and Seth Dahl, are here to answer your biggest parenting questions so that you can become a powerful parent.
Seth Dahl is a world traveler, husband and father. Seth shares what he has learned about grief. You might be surprised that we all have experienced grief and it comes in many more ways than expected. Seth has done a lot of work in this area and is now helping folks with figuring out the causes and how to heal from unprocessed pain. Seth will be leading us at our Wild Courage spring retreat this April. If your interested in learning more about our retreats please check out our websites at www.thewildcourage.lifealso check out Seth on all social media platforms
This week on Imperfect Parenting, Brittney and Ben talk about limiting our children by not inviting in community to speak into their lives.---Imperfect Parenting is a show about choosing connection over perfection. Your podcast hosts, Brittney Serpell, Ben Serpell, and Seth Dahl, are here to answer your biggest parenting questions so that you can become a powerful parent.
This week on Imperfect Parenting, Brittney and Ben talk about spiritual gifts. Parents, are you leading and facilitating this culture or is it just on Sunday morning? ---Imperfect Parenting is a show about choosing connection over perfection. Your podcast hosts, Brittney Serpell, Ben Serpell, and Seth Dahl, are here to answer your biggest parenting questions so that you can become a powerful parent.
This week on Imperfect Parenting, Seth Dahl, Brittney and Ben Serpell talk about the role of each parent is raising girls. ---Imperfect Parenting is a show about choosing connection over perfection. Your podcast hosts, Brittney Serpell, Ben Serpell, and Seth Dahl, are here to answer your biggest parenting questions so that you can become a powerful parent.
This week on Imperfect Parenting, Brittney and Ben talk about how important it is to teach your sons resilience. In our world full of video games we need to encourage our boys to do hard things!---Imperfect Parenting is a show about choosing connection over perfection. Your podcast hosts, Brittney Serpell, Ben Serpell, and Seth Dahl, are here to answer your biggest parenting questions so that you can become a powerful parent.
This week on Imperfect Parenting, Brittney and Ben talk about inviting in community as a resource to pour into our children's lives.---Imperfect Parenting is a show about choosing connection over perfection. Your podcast hosts, Brittney Serpell, Ben Serpell, and Seth Dahl, are here to answer your biggest parenting questions so that you can become a powerful parent.
Navigating the intricacies of parenting with a spirit-led approach takes center stage as Seth Dahl joins the conversation! Seth, with his rich background as a children's pastor, opens up about the emotional landscapes of both parents and children, revealing how these deeply affect family dynamics. The discussion spans from tales of discipline and understanding to fostering emotional intelligence in little ones, presenting a treasure trove of insights for those seeking to cultivate a nurturing home culture.As the delicate dance between guiding children and allowing them the space to grow into independent thinkers is unpacked, there is a reminder of the importance of setting boundaries with empathy. Seth's personal anecdotes bring to life the power of validating children's feelings, establishing a family identity, and the art of teaching respect and obedience through genuine connection. The conversation traverses the terrain of emotional communication, the benefits of contributions over chores, and the necessity of embodying healthy examples for children to emulate, all while integrating contemporary child development science with age-old wisdom.Wrapping up the heartfelt exchange, there is reflection on the transformative shift from demanding immediate obedience to nurturing little ones through connection and co-regulation. The Vallotton's experiences with their little ones illuminate the beauty of this evolution in parenting, prioritizing emotional attunement over quick fixes. Here's to a week of meaningful connections and the delight of nurturing future world contributors!---------Seth Dahl is a worldwide speaker to parents and children, and the creator of Designing God's Home Academy, a 3 month intensive for parents to build their home in partnership with God. He is also the founder of Jesus on Every Screen: empowering churches, ministers, and kingdom businesses to effectively harness social media and reach more people with the gospel. https://sethdahl.com/Connect with Lauren:InstagramFacebook Connect with Jason:Jay's InstagramJay's FacebookBraveCo Instagramwww.braveco.org
This week on Imperfect Parenting, Brittney and Ben talk about teaching men to connect to their heart and communicate what they are feeling.---Imperfect Parenting is a show about choosing connection over perfection. Your podcast hosts, Brittney Serpell, Ben Serpell, and Seth Dahl, are here to answer your biggest parenting questions so that you can become a powerful parent.
This week on Imperfect Parenting, Brittney and Ben talk about leading our sons into becoming healthy men. Our children are watching us... what are you putting on display?---And check out @brittneylovingonpurpose instagram to see the meme this week!---Imperfect Parenting is a show about choosing connection over perfection. Your podcast hosts, Brittney Serpell, Ben Serpell, and Seth Dahl, are here to answer your biggest parenting questions so that you can become a powerful parent.
This week on Imperfect Parenting, Brittney, Ben and Seth talk about how to raise young men.---And check out @brittneylovingonpurpose instagram to see the meme this week!---Imperfect Parenting is a show about choosing connection over perfection. Your podcast hosts, Brittney Serpell, Ben Serpell, and Seth Dahl, are here to answer your biggest parenting questions so that you can become a powerful parent.