Intentional Fatherhood With Nick Stromwall

In this solo episode of the On The Rise Podcast's Faith-Driven Leaders Series, host Nick Stromwall gets personal about fatherhood. Nick shares a vulnerable realization — that his kids were getting his leftovers at the end of the day, not his best. Inspired by John Tyson's book The Intentional Father, he and a small group of dads built a framework for raising their sons with intention — culminating in one of the most memorable days of his life. He also shares three practical shifts that have changed the way he fathers, and makes a compelling case that the systems and intentionality we bring to work need to show up at home just as much. A challenging, honest, and encouraging episode for any parent who loves their kids but suspects they could be more present.   Book Referenced: The Intentional Father by Jon Tyson Scripture Referenced: Proverbs 22 — "Train up a child in the way he should go" Psalm 78 — "We will not hide these things from our children" Proverbs 3:5-6 — "Trust in the Lord with all your heart"   00:00 Introduction — Intentional Fatherhood 01:00 The Question That Wrecked Nick 01:30 My Kids Were Getting My Leftovers 02:15 The Intentional Father by Jon Tyson 02:52 Starting a Thursday Morning Dad Book Club 03:30 The Day That Marked Something — The Rite of Passage 05:30 Why Witnesses Matter in a Boy's Transition to Manhood 06:00 We Are Intentional at Work But We Wing It at Home 06:30 Shift One — Design Your Home Culture on Purpose 07:21 Shift Two — Be Present, Not Just Available 07:40 The 60-Second Driveway Transition Ritual 08:00 Shift Three — Plan for Your Kids Like You Plan for Work 08:30 Each Child Needs Something Different From You 09:00 You Cannot Give What You Do Not Have 09:30 The Challenge — Find Your People and Start a Book Club 10:30 Closing Prayer and Final Challenge