EPISODE · Apr 19, 2026 · 34 MIN
The Myth of the Perfect Dad
from Raising Arrows · host Connor Sykes & Pastor Scott Stewart
You're spending more time with your kids than your dad ever spent with you — and somehow the guilt is worse than ever.Connor and Pastor Scott tackle the myth of the perfect dad head-on: where it comes from, why social media is lying to you, and why your kids don't need a flawless father. They just need a present one.In this episode:Why 57% of parents report burnout — and what's actually driving it (Ohio State University, 2024)The science of "Dad Brain" — how fatherhood literally rewires your brain and why your role is irreplaceableWhy consistency beats intensity every single timeWhat it looks like to be a steady, predictable anchor in your kid's chaotic little worldAnchor Verse: "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." — 2 Corinthians 12:9The world will tell you you're not enough. God says your weakness is exactly where He shows up.
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You're spending more time with your kids than your dad ever spent with you — and somehow the guilt is worse than ever. Connor and Pastor Scott tackle the myth of the perfect dad head-on: where it comes from, why social media is lying to you, and why your kids don't need a flawless father. They just need a present one. In this episode: Why 57% of parents report burnout — and what's actually driving it (Ohio State University, 2024)The science of "Dad Brain" — how fatherhood literally rewires yo...
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