Ep. #112: Building a Legacy of Love in the Modern Family with Larry Hagner

The Generation Youth Podcast with James McLamb

Our role as fathers extends beyond mere caregiving. It’s about nurturing a deep connection with our children through open dialogue and empathy. In this episode, Larry Hagner, the mastermind behind Dad Edge, imparts practical wisdom from his fatherhood journey that goes beyond the surface of traditional roles. Together, we explore the tangible benefits of mentorship and meaningful conversations with our children and how these can revolutionize our approach to fatherhood.

Connect with Larry Hagner:

Website: https://thedadedge.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadEdge

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedadedge/

X: https://x.com/thedadedge/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyS9kQOWK-BOF2N2A3Sn8ag

Episode highlights:

(0:00) Intro

(1:56) Who is Larry Hagner?

(6:08) Breaking the cycle of negative role models

(8:57) The Brain is the hardware, and the mind is the software

(11:55) The power of asking questions over lecturing

(18:46) Encouraging fathers to establish a connection with their kids

(21:04) Questions for connection

(26:15) Fostering growth: Embracing failure and learning

(28:20) The last person I'm going to call

(31:24) Is it too late?

(33:12) Engaging with young athletes: Supporting their growth

(34:22) A faith-based fatherhood approach

(36:02) Consistent implementation

(39:50) Outro