Ep 9 Why Faith, Family & Fatherhood Hit Different at Easter

In this heartfelt episode of The Dad Compass Podcast, we open up about our experiences with fatherhood, navigating Easter traditions, and what faith and spirituality mean to us as dads. From childhood memories to teaching our kids the value of being good people — no matter their beliefs — this is a real, unscripted conversation about life, love, and the messiness in between.

We dive into what it's like growing up with different views on religion, the importance of family gatherings during the holidays, and how we’re learning to parent with compassion, curiosity, and honesty. Whether you're deep in your faith, questioning everything, or just here for the Easter eggs and dad jokes — you’re in good company.

👨‍👧‍👦 We Talk About:

• Personal beliefs around religion and parenting
• The beauty (and chaos) of family during the holidays
• Being good role models without needing all the answers
• Teaching values through connection, not just rules
• How one-on-one moments with our kids change everything
• The real talk on being good dads in a complicated world

🎧 Audio gear: Shure SM7B + Riverside.fm + Rode Caster Pro 1 for clean, professional podcast sound.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Fatherhood and Family Dynamics
03:03 Reflections on Parenting and Role Models
05:52 Easter Traditions and Family Gatherings
12:01 Exploring Beliefs and Religion
19:58 Personal Values and Parenting Philosophy
29:14 Exploring Personal Beliefs and Religion
29:58 The Impact of Family Background on Faith
31:58 The Struggle with Understanding Evil
33:02 Personal Stories of Loss and Faith
38:57 Traditions and Family Gatherings During Holidays
42:07 The Journey Towards Religious Understanding
50:00 Finding Personal Meaning in Religion
55:04 Reflections on Role Models and Influence