A Super Bowl Champion's Dream to Let Fathers Speak Into Their Kids’ Futures w/ Jake Ballard + Brian Canavan

Send us Fan MailWhat would you say to your kids if you knew today might be your last day? Super Bowl Champion and former Ohio State Tight End Jake Ballard joins nonprofit fundraising leader Brian Canavan to talk about “Hey Dad” — a groundbreaking app that lets fathers record video messages that unlock at key moments throughout their children’s lives. From Jake’s ACL tear in the Super Bowl to Brian’s near-fatal car accident, these two men share how life’s unexpected turns deepened their faith and sharpened their mission as men of faith ad as fathers. Whether you’re a dad, had a great dad, or are still looking for that voice — this episode will move you.Key Topics Covered•           Jake’s relationship with his own father growing up•           Moving beyond a Super Bowl career to build something new in business•           The “Hey Dad” app — what it is, why it matters, and who it’s for•           Brian’s close call in a serious car accident and why it made him rethink legacy•           Jake’s ACL tear in Super Bowl XLVI — realizing a dream and losing it in the same moment•           The role of faith in navigating loss, change, and fatherhood•           What Brian sees in the nonprofit space — and how more men of faith can engage•           Where “Hey Dad” is going — beyond an app to a platform for dads to connect•           Encouragement for those without a father figure — or dads carrying regretsConnect & LinksHey Dad App: https://heydad.pro/Jake Ballard on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jake_ballard_1/North Star Impact Group (Brian Canavan): https://www.nstar.group/ Connect with Mark Greaves: https://www.markgreaves.comFirst and Focused on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firstandfocusedSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-focused/id1871452482