Fatherhood Unscripted: A Dad Life and Parenting Podcast

Remember summer in the 90s? 🚲 We’d leave the house in the morning, ride bikes, explore, get dirty, and the only rule was: be home when the streetlights came on. That’s what people today are calling a Feral Child Summer — and it’s trending. Parents are starting to ask: should we let our kids roam free like we did, or is the world too different now? In this episode of Fatherhood Unscripted , Alec a...

Your greatest battles don’t always happen around you—they happen inside your head. In this episode of our Armor Up series, Alec unpacks the Helmet of Salvation from Ephesians 6:17 and why protecting your mind is one of the most critical parts of leading as a father. 📖 Ephesians 6:17 “Take the helmet of salvation…” This episode is for dads who: Struggle with negative thoughts or guilt Feel like pa...

Today we’re diving into the parenting trend that’s everywhere right now: FAFO Parenting — Find Out and Figure Out. Instead of rescuing our kids from every mistake, FAFO is about letting them experience natural consequences so they grow stronger, more resilient, and more independent. In this episode of Fatherhood Unscripted, Alec and DJ talk about: What FAFO Parenting really is (and what it’s NOT)...

When life throws fear, lies, and shame your way, how do you keep standing? In this episode of our Armor of God series, we’re looking at Ephesians 6:16 —the Shield of Faith—and how it’s not just for you, but for protecting your family. We’ll talk about how faith extinguishes the flaming arrows of the enemy, how to stand together as men, and why your shield matters more than you think. This week’s c...

It’s back-to-school season — which means school supplies, morning chaos, and a whole new language your kids will be speaking. 🎒 In this episode of Fatherhood Unscripted , Alec and DJ break down: The wild (and expensive) reality of back-to-school prep Gen Alpha slang your kids will be using — and the 90s equivalents we grew up with Morning routines that save your sanity How to ease your kids’ anxi...

When your footing’s off, your family feels it. In Part 4 of our Armor Up series, Alec unpacks what it means to have your “feet fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace” from Ephesians 6:15—and why peace is one of the most powerful ways a dad can lead.📖 Ephesians 6:15“…and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.”This episode is for you if:You feel cons...

Whether you’re brand new or you've been with us since the dining room table days… welcome to Fatherhood Unscripted . This episode is a raw, hilarious, and heartfelt look into how this podcast started, why we almost quit, and what we’re building now. We’re two best friends, dads, and men of faith who started this podcast as a form of therapy—and it’s grown into a global community of fathers who are...

So many dads are leading from shame instead of strength. In this powerful episode, Alec walks through the breastplate of righteousness in Ephesians 6 and how it protects one of the most vulnerable parts of fatherhood—your heart. 📖 Ephesians 6:14“With the breastplate of righteousness in place…”This episode is for the dad who: Feels disqualified by past mistakes Keeps trying to prove he’s enough Ne...

In this honest and heartfelt episode, DJ shares a powerful story about the moments we often miss as dads—and the quiet regret that sneaks in when we’re not present. From birthday reflections to a final silly game of Twister, this conversation is a wake-up call for every father. Fatherhood isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being present. This episode will challenge you, encourage you, and remind...

The armor doesn’t start with strength—it starts with truth. In Part 2 of our Armor Up series, Alec walks through the Belt of Truth from Ephesians 6 and how dads today are often parenting from performance, pressure, or pain instead of truth. 📖 Ephesians 6:14“Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist…”This episode is for dads who: Feel like they’re never enough Keep leading...

In this episode of Fatherhood Unscripted, we sit down with Pastor Dauda Presley of Connection Church in Las Vegas for a raw, faith-filled conversation about fatherhood, faith, emotional health, and breaking generational cycles. We dive into the difference between a warrior mentality and a soldier mentality in parenting. Warriors fight for themselves—driven by pride, ego, and self-preservation. Sol...

You can’t win the battle if you don’t know you’re in one. This week on Father Like the Father , Alec kicks off our new Armor Up series with a challenge from Ephesians 6: stand firm. Because fatherhood isn’t just raising kids. It’s spiritual warfare over their hearts, their minds, and their future. 📖 Ephesians 6:10–13 “Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so...

In this episode of Fatherhood Unscripted, Alec and DJ sit down with Pastor Joe from Vivid Church to talk about fatherhood, faith, boundaries, and building an authentic, rooted identity as a dad. Joe shares practical wisdom on being the same man at home as you are in public, setting healthy boundaries to protect your family, and modeling faith for your kids. We also talk about the power of daily af...

What if the enemy doesn’t have to destroy you—he just has to distract you? In this Father Like the Father episode, Alec wraps up our Rebuild What Was Broken series with Nehemiah 6. When Nehemiah’s enemies couldn’t stop the wall, they tried to pull him away.📖 Nehemiah 6:3“I am carrying on a great project and cannot go down.”This episode is for dads who:Feel stretched in too many directionsWant to...

Brian Bogert joins Fatherhood Unscripted for a real, raw talk about anger, fatherhood, and the work it takes to break harmful patterns. He shares how he went from being an angry, reactive dad to one who creates emotional safety for his kids. This episode is for dads ready to own their role, do the work, and show up better for their families. Key topics:✅ Handling anger as a dad✅ Building trust a...

Rebuilding what’s broken in your life won’t be easy. Nehemiah’s team didn’t just stack stones—they held swords. In this Father Like the Father episode, Alec unpacks Nehemiah 4:17, showing why real fatherhood means building with one hand and fighting with the other. 📖 Nehemiah 4:17 “Those who carried materials did their work with one hand and held a weapon in the other.” This message is for the da...

In this powerful episode of Fatherhood Unscripted, we’re closing out Men’s Mental Health Month with a raw, honest, and incredibly moving conversation with Joe Tuia’ana of the I Love You Bro Project. Joe opens up about the real struggles men face, why messaging like “man up” is so damaging, and how creating sacred, safe spaces for vulnerability is the key to healing. We talk fatherhood, breaking ge...

Most dads see the mess—few pick up the brick. In this second installment of our Rebuild What Was Broken series, Alec shares how Nehemiah moved from burden to breakthrough —and what that means for modern fathers. If you’ve felt overwhelmed by the brokenness in your family, your mindset, or your past… this is where the good work begins. 📖 Nehemiah 2:17–18 “Come, let us rebuild… and they began the g...

This is the most vulnerable we’ve ever been on the podcast. In this episode of Fatherhood Unscripted, it’s just Alec and DJ—no guests, no filters—sharing the mental health struggles we’ve kept hidden for years. We’re opening up about our personal experiences with depression, suicidal thoughts, and the silent battles we fought as men and as fathers.🎯 Why are we sharing this? Because too many men a...

We’ve been told that real men stay strong. But what if the strongest thing you could do… is actually feel? In this Father Like the Father episode, DJ opens up about the quiet war men fight every day—the pressure to bottle emotions, push through pain, and pretend everything's fine. This is a call to feel again… and to let healing begin. 📖 Psalm 34:18 – “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.” You...

Are you trying to protect your family from behind emotional rubble? In this powerful episode of Father Like the Father, Alec opens the next series arc—Rebuild What Was Broken—with a message from Nehemiah 1. When Nehemiah heard that his people were suffering and the walls were in ruins… it broke him. And that burden became the start of something God would use to rebuild an entire nation.📖 Nehemiah...

This episode is for the dad who feels like he's drowning but doesn’t know where to turn. In the middle of Men’s Mental Health Month, Alec and DJ are keeping it real with a shorter but powerful episode—packed with resources, tools, and truth for dads who are struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, ADHD, or just the weight of fatherhood.💥 What You’ll Get in This Episode:Free & paid men's g...

Are you still carrying the shame of who you used to be? In this episode of Father Like the Father , DJ opens up about the mental battle of trying to lead your family while still feeling like the old you is in control. If you’ve ever wrestled with the fear that your past disqualifies you—this one’s for you. 📖 2 Corinthians 5:17 – “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation…” But walking that out...

Are you planting in good ground—or wondering why nothing’s growing? In this kickoff to our Father Like the Father series, Alec breaks down the Parable of the Sower in a way that hits home for dads. If you feel stuck, burnt out, or spiritually dry—this is for you.📖 Matthew 13:3–8Jesus talks about the four types of soil—and in this episode, we ask:What kind of ground are you giving God to work with...

June is Men’s Mental Health Month—and this episode is one we hope every dad hears. We sat down with Tanner Manwaring from Anew Therapy to talk about one of the most groundbreaking tools in modern mental health treatment: ketamine therapy. We dig into how it works, why it’s changing lives (especially for men struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts), and what you should know before ever wal...