A new year doesn’t require a new you—but it does require intention.In this New Year episode of Fatherhood Unscripted, we’re speaking directly to dads who want to show up better this year—not perfectly, but consistently.This episode is a challenge for fathers to stop drifting, stop waiting for the “right time,” and start building presence, legacy, and intentional rhythms at home. No hype. No fluff. Just real talk for real dads.We also introduce Fatherhood Academy, a space built for men who want to grow in faith, fatherhood, and leadership—together.And in the middle of the episode, we talk about protecting our kids in a digital world with Bark, a tool every parent should know about

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This year will pass no matter what.

The question is—who will you become as a father while it does?

What happens when men finally stop pretending everything is fine?In this episode of Fatherhood Unscripted, Alec sits down with Joe Speredon to talk honestly about men’s mental health, community, identity, faith, and the moments that bring us to our breaking point—and what actually helps us heal.Joe shares his personal journey through isolation, men’s groups, faith struggles, and purpose-driven work. This conversation is for dads who feel alone, burned out, or stuck carrying everything in silence.If you’ve ever done everything “right” and still felt empty—this episode is for you.🛡️ PROTECT YOUR KIDS ONLINEIf you’re a parent, keeping your kids safe online matters more than ever.Bark helps parents monitor texts, social media, and online activity for things like cyberbullying, explicit content, self-harm, and online predators—so you can step in early and have real conversations.👉 Get 15% off Bark with code UNSCRIPTED🔗 Click here: https://www.bark.us/?discount=UNSCRIPTED👥 CONNECT WITH JOEInstagram: @joesperedonWebsite / Coaching: https://coachgrid.com

Being a dad is hard. Being a girl dad comes with a whole different set of challenges.

In this episode of Fatherhood Unscripted, I sit down with Russell Kimura, founder of Fathers With Daughters and father of three teenage girls. Russ shares what he’s learned about connection, presence, emotional leadership, and why dads must intentionally pursue relationships with their daughters—especially as they grow older.

We talk about:

• Why dating your daughter matters

• How dads can become a safe space for their girls

• The difference between being present vs. being intentional

• Why fathers were never meant to do this alone

• How community and mentorship shape better dads

Russ also shares the heart behind Father–Daughter Proms, coaching, and building environments where dads and daughters can connect in meaningful ways.

If you’re a dad raising daughters—or preparing for what’s ahead—this conversation will challenge and encourage you.

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