Everyone has a story to tell, and every story matters. In the first half of our conversation, Bryan Byrd describes the role of a troubadour. He emphasizes the value of prioritizing heart-to-heart connections, loving yourself the way God loves you, and being flexible about your approach to fatherhood. 

Key Takeaways

• We’re all troubadours with a story to tell that matters. 
• Heart-to-heart connections with your kids are the true sign of parenting success. 
• Love yourself enough to do what you say, bet on yourself, and hold yourself accountable. 
• Get instant feedback from your kids by asking, “How are you experiencing me?”
• Don’t be afraid to relearn some things.

Bryan Byrd

Bryan Byrd is a husband and father to two sons from Boise, Idaho. He is passionate about equipping men to do hard things. He co-founded Wild Courage and continues to serve on the Board of Trustees. 

Key Quotes

• 11:55 - "I'm still going to choose heart to heart connection, regardless of my reputation. Regardless of my accomplishment or the image that people think I should have, I'm still getting their back, getting in the ditch if I need to get in the ditch, getting on a platform if I need to get on a platform. Wherever it takes, I'm going to show up and be present and be the father where I need to be. Sometimes I'm going to make mistakes along the way, and I'm going to ask for forgiveness and break some glass. That's success. Course correcting along the way right now."
• 27:00 - "We have sinned and we've been forgiven. He bets on us and He resides in us. There's a two edged coin there that we're the ransom one, so let's get with it. When you bet on yourself, you bet that you're valuable enough that you're going to come through with your word. You're going to do what you say. Bet on yourself, believe that you can do what you want to do, what you're set out for, what you're called from the Lord. Even though all of these people out in the world are going to say there's not enough time. You're too tall, you're too short, you're too fat, you're too skinny, they're going to come up with all kinds of excuses because they want to justify themselves. Bet on yourself is a line with God. Let's pause for a minute. Let that settle on our hearts. What God really says about you."

Links from Today’s Conversation

• Apply to join the Summer 2024 DadAwesome Accelerator Cohort: Email awesome@dadawesome.org to learn more  
• Save the Date for the DadAwesome Day Zoom Call: Monday, June 17 at 7pm CT
• Iron Bison Training 
• Iron Bison Training Podcast
• WILDSONS Podcast | Receiving the Father's Love and Masculine Initiation with Bryan Byrd
• Foxhole Symphony - Wild Courage: Vulnerability and Victory in the Quest for Authentic Manhood

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