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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.

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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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...

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