A Father's Initiative: Learning Through Community

The DAUGHTERED Podcast

A Father's Initiative: Learning Through Community

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Published on Sep 2, 2025, 5:30:00 AM
Total time: 00:41:56

Episode Description

In this episode of the Daughter Podcast, Oscar has a conversation with Stetzen Fleming, founder of the Girl Dad Initiative. Stetzen shares his experiences and wisdom on fatherhood, particularly focusing on being a father to daughters. He discusses the importance of being intentional, present, and connected as a dad. The conversation covers a range of topics including the challenges of raising daughters, building influence, and the importance of emotional connection and support. Stetzen also shares personal anecdotes and practical tips for other 'girl dads' striving to be the best fathers they can be. The episode emphasizes the critical role fathers play in their daughters' lives and the lifelong impact they can have through intentional actions and behaviors, and it gets into the creation and growth of the Girl Dad Initiative, a community aiming to support and encourage dads in their fatherhood journey.

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00:00 Introduction to the Daughter Podcast
00:23 Meet Stetzen Fleming: Founder of the Girl Dad Initiative
01:07 Fatherhood Journeys: Oscar and Stetzen Share Their Stories
02:22 The Girl Dad Initiative: Inspiration and Community
04:47 The Impact of Intentional Fatherhood
06:33 Balancing Family and Personal Growth
08:11 Creating Lasting Memories with Your Daughters
10:57 The Role of a Father: Beyond Provision
19:04 The Role of Fathers in the Digital Age
19:51 The Importance of Being Present and Intentional
21:15 Building Influence in Your Daughter's Life
25:51 The Power of Compliments Beyond Physical Appearance
28:00 The Impact of Hypocrisy on Father-Daughter Relationships
30:03 The Grow Dad Initiative: Building a Supportive Community
36:10 Balancing Safety Concerns and Freedom for Daughters
40:23 Final Thoughts and Encouragement for Girl Dads
 

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More about The DAUGHTERED Podcast

Welcome to the Daughtered Podcast — where dads come to talk, grow, and thrive. I’m your host, Oscar, and this is a space for men who are committed to becoming stronger, more mindful, and more present—especially in the lives of their daughters. We believe that fatherhood is a journey of growth. Each conversation on this podcast is a chance to learn, reflect, and level up as a dad and as a man. Whether you’re a brand-new father or deep into the teenage years, we’re here to support each other through every stage. Being Daughtered means embracing the lessons our daughters are continuously teaching us and using them to become better. We challenge current misconceptions of masculinity and lead with strength, compassion, and intention—building stronger relationships and lasting memories along the way. This community is for every man who’s ready to show up—not as a perfect dad, but as a growing one.