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EPISODE · Jul 16, 2025 · 45 MIN

You Do Not Need To Be Perfect To Lead

from The Father Difference · host Ed Tandy McGlasson

Send us Fan MailWhat kind of father do you want to be when the lights are off, the job is stressful, and your kids are watching how you handle life? We wrestle with a hard truth: families do not need a perfect man. They need a present one. That single shift changes everything, because a father’s steady love becomes the place where kids learn courage, security, and who they are. If you have ever felt discouraged, replaced, or unsure that you matter, this conversation is for you. We talk about father wounds and the quiet ways they echo through marriage, parenting, and even our faith. Then we get practical about Christian fatherhood: leading with love instead of pressure, building trust that lasts, and speaking identity into your children without trying to control their future. We also draw a sharp line between roles and core identity. When your identity is built on what you do, you live on shaky ground. When your identity is rooted as a beloved son of God, you can lead your family with calm strength and hope. Subscribe, share this with a dad who needs hope, and leave a review so more families can find it.Visit www.thefatherdifference.com/links for a free book download and information about personal coaching.Support our ministry by checking out the donation link here!https://www.thefatherdifference.com/donateSupport the showReady to be the parent or grandparent you’ve always dreamed of becoming? Subscribe and tune into this podcast each week, and check out our resources, heartfelt encouragement, and practical tools to help you make a lasting impact on the ones you love most. Click this link below:https://www.thefatherdifference.com/links

Send us Fan Mail What kind of father do you want to be when the lights are off, the job is stressful, and your kids are watching how you handle life? We wrestle with a hard truth: families do not need a perfect man. They need a present one. That single shift changes everything, because a father’s steady love becomes the place where kids learn courage, security, and who they are. If you have ever felt discouraged, replaced, or unsure that you matter, this conversation is for you. We tal...

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