Fatherhood Unscripted: A Dad Life and Parenting Podcast

Alec Hansen | Dj Clendenin
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Fatherhood Unscripted is a podcast for dads who want real, honest conversations about parenting, family, and faith. Hosted by Alec Hansen and DJ Clendenin, this dad life podcast explores the challenges and joys of fatherhood—mental health, legacy, relationships, and everything in between. Join us each week for authentic dad stories, expert insights, and encouragement for your fatherhood journey.

  1. Why Being There Matters More Than Doing More

    2D AGO

    Why Being There Matters More Than Doing More

    You can provide everything your kids need… and still be emotionally absent. In Episode 2 of Becoming the Man Your Kids Will Remember, we talk about the tension many driven dads feel — working hard, building stability, and chasing success — while slowly drifting from the moments that actually shape our children. Providing creates stability. presence creates security. If Episode 1 asked “Who are you becoming? ”Episode 2 asks “Are you really there?”🔒 Protect your kids online with Bark Get 15% off at checkout using code UNSCRIPTED 👉 https://www.bark.us/

    7 min
  2. This Question Changed How I See Fatherhood

    FEB 9

    This Question Changed How I See Fatherhood

    What if the most important part of fatherhood isn’t what you provide — but who you’re becoming while you raise your kids?In this episode of Fatherhood Unscripted, I kick off a new podcast series focused on identity, legacy, and the quiet ways fathers shape their children every day. This isn’t about being a perfect dad or having everything figured out. It’s about slowing down long enough to ask the hard questions most men avoid.Your kids are watching how you handle stress, how you respond when you mess up, how you show up at home, and how you treat the people closest to you. Long before they remember what you said, they’ll remember who you were.This episode is a raw, unscripted conversation for dads who want to be more present, more aware, and more intentional about the men they’re becoming while raising their kids.This is Episode 1 of the series Becoming the Man Your Kids Will Remember.Next episode: Presence Over Provision — why doing more isn’t the same as being present.

    6 min
  3. Your Kids Are Watching More Than You Think

    JAN 28

    Your Kids Are Watching More Than You Think

    Being a dad isn’t just about providing or being around—it’s about who you’re becoming in the process. In this episode of Fatherhood Unscripted, Alec speaks directly to dads about the man their kids are learning from every single day. This is an honest, faith-rooted conversation about presence, leadership, legacy, and the quiet moments of fatherhood that shape our children more than we realize. This episode is for dads who: Want to lead their families well Feel the weight of responsibility Are trying to grow spiritually and emotionally Don’t want to coast through fatherhood Care deeply about the legacy they’re leaving You don’t have to be perfect—but you do have to be intentional.

    7 min
  4. Don’t Waste This Year | A New Year Challenge for Dads

    JAN 5

    Don’t Waste This Year | A New Year Challenge for Dads

    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 👇 LINKS & RESOURCES• Join Fatherhood Academy: https://www.skool.com/rooted-in-brotherhood-3957 • Get 15% off Bark with code UNSCRIPTED: https://www.bark.us/ • Subscribe for weekly episodes and encouragement for dads This year will pass no matter what. The question is—who will you become as a father while it does?

    5 min
  5. Why Men Struggle in Silence

    12/22/2025

    Why Men Struggle in Silence

    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

    28 min
  6. What Every Girl Dad Needs to Know

    12/15/2025

    What Every Girl Dad Needs to Know

    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. 👉 Fatherhood AcademyIf you’ve ever felt the weight of leading your family and wished you had a clear roadmap, Fatherhood Academy was built for you. It’s a space where men grow spiritually, emotionally, and practically—together.Click the link below to learn more. https://www.skool.com/rooted-in-brotherhood-3957

    33 min
  7. Men Aren’t Meant To Do Life Alone

    12/08/2025

    Men Aren’t Meant To Do Life Alone

    In today’s episode of Fatherhood Unscripted, Alec sits down with Bryan Hurd, founder of The Evolution Project, to talk about men’s work, brotherhood, faith, and the power of saying yes to the life God is calling you into. Bryan shares how retreats, adventure, service, and honest conversations can completely transform a man’s life — not because he’s “broken,” but because every man is invited into becoming more than he is today. From horseback trips in Wyoming, to father–son humanitarian projects in Mexico, to soul-level conversations around a fire, Bryan explains why men change when they finally step out of isolation and into community. If you’re a dad, a husband, or a man who feels that nudge in your spirit that something needs to shift — this episode is for you. 👉 Connect with Bryan:Website: myevolutionproject.comIG: @theevolutionproject 👉 Protect your kids online with Bark (Code: UNSCRIPTED for 15% off) If this conversation speaks to you, consider joining our community of faith-filled dads walking out purpose, growth, and fatherhood together.

    43 min
  8. From Reactive to Present: The Fatherhood Shift Men NEED to Make

    12/02/2025

    From Reactive to Present: The Fatherhood Shift Men NEED to Make

    Today on Fatherhood Unscripted, Alec sits down with men’s relationship coach Noel Cappelletti, a dad helping men stop reacting in anger and start leading their families with calm, grounded presence.If you’ve ever come home from work already at an 8 out of 10, snapped at your kids, shut down with your wife, or felt like your emotions were running you — this episode is going to hit home.Noel breaks down:Why dads get overwhelmed so easilyHow our nervous system shapes our tone, patience, and reactionsWhy your kids borrow your prefrontal cortexHow to regulate your emotions before you walk in the doorThe truth about generational fatherhood patternsWhy presence is greater than perfectionHow to rebuild your relationship with your kids at ANY ageThis one is PACKED with practical tools, real vulnerability, and hope for every dad who wants to do better — not perfectly, but presently.

    31 min
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Fatherhood Unscripted is a podcast for dads who want real, honest conversations about parenting, family, and faith. Hosted by Alec Hansen and DJ Clendenin, this dad life podcast explores the challenges and joys of fatherhood—mental health, legacy, relationships, and everything in between. Join us each week for authentic dad stories, expert insights, and encouragement for your fatherhood journey.

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