When your teen pushes back against your faith and values, it can shake your confidence as a dad. In this episode, Dan shares how Christian fathers can stay grounded in faith while building deeper connection through the principles of Positive Intelligence (PQ). You’ll learn how to quiet your saboteurs, lead from your Sage powers, and create the safety your teen needs to grow spiritually and emotionally.
(00:00) Intro
(02:10) Faith Grows Stronger Under Questioning – Identify the Controller, Judge, and Avoider saboteurs. Practice the Sage powers of Empathize and Explore to lead with calm curiosity instead of control.
(05:05) Empathy Beats Argument – When the Judge and Stickler show up, shift from fear to faith. Use empathy to move from reactivity to relationship.
(07:45) Long-Term Influence Comes Through Safety – The Controller and Hyper-Achiever saboteurs drive control. Choose Navigate and Activate to lead with peace and purpose, building lifelong trust.
(09:30) Conclusion – Faith grows under questioning. Empathy wins hearts. Safety sustains influence.
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Learn to identify your saboteurs and use PQ tools to stay calm, connected, and Spirit-led when emotions run high.
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Key Quote:
“Your values and your love are not in competition. When you lead from the Sage—anchored in kindness, not fear—you mirror God’s heart to your kids.” — Dan Hayden
