Jeff Zaugg

DadAwesome

Religion EN ↓ 438 episodes

ACTIVATING DADS TO LEAD WITH WONDERWalking with dads as they lead and love their kids toward God's awesomeness. We're on a mission to see dads fully alive and fully activated in their roles—leading with wonder to build intentional connection with their kids while experiencing God's awesomeness together. We partner with dads at every stage of the journey by providing practical fatherhood resources to catalyze connection with their kids, and also with other dads.

Author

Jeff Zaugg

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Religion

Podcast website

dadawesome.org

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

267 | Becoming Spiritually Courageous, Emulating Christ's Honor, and Passing the Torch to Your Children (Tony Rorie) 02.03.2023

Honor changes everything. It can take you from distant to present, from indifferent to significant, and from passive to passionate. In today's episode, Tony Rorie shares the practical steps you can take to become a man of honor and transform your family. Full SHOW NOTES for today's conversation Key Takeaways Take the dare to have a weekly devotional with your family where you pray, worship, and re...

266 | Owning Our Responsibilities as Fathers so We Can Provide Safety, Security, and Love to Our Children (Marquess Dennis) 23.02.2023

Marquess Dennis Sr., the executive director of Birthright Living Legacy. Birthright Living Legacy creates a community for fathers to meet and connect while having a safe place to be a part of their children's lives. We discuss the history behind the organization, what drives Marquess not only to be a good father to his children, but also to help all fathers, and what children need from both parent...

265 | Learn to get Uncomfortable, Serve the Least of These & Know God's Got It (Chris Horvath) 16.02.2023

Chris Horvath obeyed the calling on his life to live in the depths of poverty, with his family, while navigating loving and serving a community that was destroyed by hurricane Ian. He, along with his wife, Sarah, and 4 children, are diving into the community to be the hands and feet of Jesus.   Full  SHOW NOTES for today's conversation   Key Takeaways   When you find yourself at a place of, God's...

264 | Creating a Ripple Effect Through Courage, Healing, and Intentionality (Larry Ross and Harrison Ross: Part 2) 09.02.2023

Four years ago, Larry Ross asked his grown son, Harrison, for forgiveness. As a result, Harrison Ross began his own journey toward healing. In Part 2 of this courageous conversation, Larry and Harrison explore how fathers can experience redemption, discover their true identity, and model life to their kids.   Full SHOW NOTES for Today's Conversation   Key Takeaways   When you lay your hurt and bur...

263 | Encouraging Your Kids, Discovering Your Identity, and Asking for Forgiveness as a Father (Larry Ross & Harrison Ross: Part 1) 02.02.2023

Few fathers are brave enough to ask their grown children for forgiveness. But that's precisely the conversation Larry Ross had with his son, Harrison. Now, the two men provide a powerful dual perspective about the impact of a father's choices and how those decisions influence generations to come.   Full SHOW NOTES for today's conversation   Key Takeaways   In some respects, grandchildren give us t...

262 | Living for a Future Generation, Finding Spiritual Fathers, and Changing Attitudes from the Inside Out (Kris Vallotton) 26.01.2023

Twenty years ago, Kris Vallotton had a vision about how his actions led to prosperity for his generations 100 years later. Since that day, he's lived his life from the perspective of eternity. His revelations empower other parents to do the same. Full SHOW NOTES for today's conversation   Key Takeaways   You can affect your future generations that are yet to be born. If you want to find a spiritua...

261 | FIVE YEAR CELEBRATION! (The Zaugg Family) 19.01.2023

dadAWESOME   We're on a mission to add LIFE to the dad life. We're passionate about helping dads live fully alive as they lead their kids to God's awesomeness.  | YouTube |  Instagram | Facebook   Make me passionate and wholehearted to fulfill Your every wish so that I'll never have to be ashamed of myself. -Psalm 119:80   Key Quotes ( Full Transcript of the Conversation Here )   Jeff Zaugg: [00:0...

260 | Learning How to Communicate Effectively While Finding Your Family's Inner Peace (Jeremie Kubicek & Will Kubicek) 12.01.2023

Key Takeaways Take your dissatisfaction, increase your vision to create your next steps. Teach your children to be interested before interesting. KNOW your kids so you can LEAD your kids. When you're over productive and under present you lose influence with those closest to you. Five Gears First gear: Recharge Second gear: Connect Third gear: Social Fourth gear: Multi-tasking Fifth gear: Focus   S...

259 | Staying Passionate about Fatherhood Even When It's Hard (Bob Hasson) 05.01.2023

Key Takeaways   Showing grace in ALL areas of life, especially with our children. Share what's going on in your life, don't isolate. Our lives are a process. Fatherhood is a process. Repent to your kids when a mistake has been made & let your children into your failures and successes. YOU are a loved son of God.   dadAWESOME   We're on a mission to add LIFE to the dad life. We're passionate about...

258 | Pursue a Life of Adventure with God & You'll Find Strength, Purpose, & Real Freedom (Zac Ernst) 29.12.2022

Key Takeaways   Lean into your child's imagination. Getting into quiet places allows your brain to fully reset. Freedom is only accessible through boundaries. When we're closer to God we become better husbands & dads.    **Special DISCOUNT** Join PURSUIT and receive 50% off your first month Coupon Code:  dadAwesome   dadAWESOME   We're on a mission to add LIFE to the dad life. We're passionate abo...

257 | When you Change Your Relationship with the Phone, You Change Your Relationship with Everyone Around You, Including Yourself (Joey Odom) 22.12.2022

Key Takeaways   Do the things your kids want to do. We need to redefine the relationship with our phones. When you put your phone down: it becomes an equalizer for you and your kids. bestows value on the people around you. it become the reverse parental control. Lets be dads who have shiny eyes and not glowing eyes from screens.   dadAWESOME   We're on a mission to add LIFE to the dad life. We're...

256 | Allowing Ourselves to Find the Secret Riches when Confronted with Depression (Dr. Clarence Shuler) 15.12.2022

Key Takeaways   Our children look for, who we are on the home front, in their spouses. Having a strong male figure in the home is vital to our gender identity. How I choose to give, is a reflection of what I think about the Giver. Are we a pleasure to be married to?   dadAWESOME   We're on a mission to add LIFE to the dad life. We're passionate about helping dads live fully alive as they lead thei...

255 | Launching an Intentional Discipleship Plan & Choosing to Climb Everyday Towards Joy (Brook Mosser: Part 2) 08.12.2022

Key Takeaways   Connect with brothers who think differently than you. Surrounding our sons around the men who have impacted the way we live life. It's not about failing, it's about what you do after the fail. Get in touch with your own depravity: what you don't transfer, you transmit. The only way you will get to joy is to climb to it.   dadAWESOME   We're on a mission to add LIFE to the dad life....

254 | Accepting our Family as Jesus Accepts us (Brook Mosser: Part 1) 01.12.2022

Key Takeaways   Walking through valleys is where deep brotherhood is found. True joy is on the other side of acceptance. Think of yourself with sober judgement. It's important to bring awareness to mental health, now more than ever.   dadAWESOME   We're on a mission to add LIFE to the dad life. We're passionate about helping dads live fully alive as they lead their kids to God's awesomeness.  | Yo...

253 | Reframing Your Parenting with New Habits (Justin Earley) 24.11.2022

Key Takeaways   The heart follows the habit. Nothing, in the household, is normal, until it is. Put conversation in simple places, like car rides, so we don't become people of absence. Pause prayers before moments of discipline.   dadAWESOME   We're on a mission to add LIFE to the dad life. We're passionate about helping dads live fully alive as they lead their kids to God's awesomeness.  | YouTub...

252 | BIKE RIDE INTERVIEW - Living in the Day and Choosing Joy (Bart Scharrer) 18.11.2022

Key Takeaways   I can do hard things. Choose joy, always. Be thankful, always. If I trust Him then I trust His timing. Dads, we set temperature and climate of the house.   dadAWESOME   We're on a mission to add LIFE to the dad life. We're passionate about helping dads live fully alive as they lead their kids to God's awesomeness.  | YouTube |  Instagram | Facebook   Bart Scharrer   Bart Scharrer l...

251 | Bringing Play into Manhood, Fatherhood, and Marriage (Morgan Snyder: Part 2) 10.11.2022

Key Takeaways   Wilderness is a necessity for every human being. Masculine heart was meant to risk. When the Son is ready, the Father appears. The hardest and gladdest thing in the world is to cry out, Father from a whole heart .   dadAWESOME   We're on a mission to add LIFE to the dad life. We're passionate about helping dads live fully alive as they lead their kids to God's awesomeness.  | YouTu...

250 | Raising Kids Humbly, Loving Your Wife Fully, and Soaring Joyfully (Morgan Snyder: Part 1) 03.11.2022

Key Takeaways   Our greatest hero should be us, ten years from now. Process is the point. Freedom begets freedom. Life begets life. Repentance begets repentance. I have enough, I am enough, God, You are more than enough. If you want to find God, His address is at the end of your rope.   dadAWESOME   We're on a mission to add LIFE to the dad life. We're passionate about helping dads live fully aliv...

249 | Teaching our Children to not Avoid Failure, but Navigate it (Chris Bruno) 27.10.2022

Key Takeaways   No matter how great we are, we are going to fail. Teaching our children how to navigate failure by showing them how we navigate it. Vulnerability is an opportunity. Becoming a man is a journey, not a moment. What's needed from men/sages is not information but presence.   dadAWESOME   We're on a mission to add LIFE to the dad life. We're passionate about helping dads live fully aliv...

248 | How to Live Blessed, Successful, and at Peace: Meet with the Father (Gabe Klaas & Kevin Klaas: Part 2) 20.10.2022

Key Takeaways   Get alone, once a month, sit with Jesus, and cast all stress and worries on Him. Stay close to Jesus. He covers all of your shortcomings. The one thing we want from our kids: RELATIONSHIP When fathers sit with the Father, it changes atmospheres.   dadAWESOME   We're on a mission to add LIFE to the dad life. We're passionate about helping dads live fully alive as they lead their kid...

247 | Modeling a Life Our Kids Want (Gabe Klaas & Kevin Klaas: Part 1) 13.10.2022

Key Takeaways   Envision your goals and continually learn. Our children follow what they see: Model Well. Relationship trumps everything. Remain in a posture of on your knees.   dadAWESOME   We're on a mission to add LIFE to the dad life. We're passionate about helping dads live fully alive as they lead their kids to God's awesomeness.  | YouTube |  Instagram | Facebook   Gabe Klaas & Kevin Klaas...

246 | Deep Friendships, Spiritual Authority & Becoming a Dangerous Dad (Lowell Seashore) 06.10.2022

Key Takeaways   Fathers have spiritual authority to protect their families. As a father, clean up your own sins. Talk about sexuality in your home. Men need friendships that have intimacy and vulnerability. God, He does things.   dadAWESOME   We're on a mission to add LIFE to the dad life. We're passionate about helping dads live fully alive as they lead their kids to God's awesomeness.  | YouTube...

245 | Prioritize the Priceless (Jay Bennett) 29.09.2022

Key Takeaways   Find moments of GLEE with your kids God reaches down to us like a father excitedly reaches down to his kids after a long day at work Follow the cloud...explore the mystery Find ways to teach your kids generosity at an early age Community is key...community of people who will hold you up and will pray   dadAWESOME   We're on a mission to add LIFE to the dad life. We're passionate ab...

244 | The Fat Fueled Family (Danny Vega) 22.09.2022

Key Takeaways   God has purpose for your children. Take responsibility, for what steps you need to take, to meet your next goal. Create traditions with your family. Write your goals down and share them with someone you trust. We can't tell our children to do anything we won't do.   dadAWESOME   We're on a mission to add LIFE to the dad life. We're passionate about helping dads live fully alive as...

243 | "The Man Up Club" (Korey "XROSS" Dean) 15.09.2022

Key Takeaways   Fathers are essential and important to the home. Discipleship is a long term walk. When we are blessed with surplus we should freely give that to others. Pay attention to history. Misconstruing intent can destroy marriage. dadAWESOME   We're on a mission to add LIFE to the dad life. We're passionate about helping dads live fully alive as they lead their kids to God's awesomeness. ...

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