Summary:
The holidays amplify stress, but they can also be your chance to reset. Dan shares how Christian fathers can break old patterns, embrace empathy, and lead their families with calm and connection before the season begins.
00:00 – Introduction:
Dan’s journey from Army leadership to coaching Christian fathers toward faith-based connection.
02:00 – Why Holidays Magnify Old Patterns:
Anger, distance, and control often resurface — awareness is the first step to change.
05:00 – PQ + Faith Reset:
How Positive Intelligence (PQ) aligns with Scripture’s call to “renew your mind.”
07:00 – The Power of Pause:
One deep breath can shift the emotional climate (plus the hilarious “crocs on the dog” story).
08:30 – 3 Shifts for Change:
1️⃣ Pause before reacting
2️⃣ Lead with empathy
3️⃣ End each day with gratitude
09:30 – Legacy Academy:
How the Nov 7th cohort helps dads reset before the holidays.
10:00 – Free Masterclass:
Join the Embracing Empathy masterclass on Nov 2nd to learn Christ’s model for understanding your teen.
10:45 – Closing:
“Take a breath, stay grounded — God’s doing a new thing in you.”
“What once protected you can now prevent connection. But when you face those old patterns with grace and curiosity, transformation begins.”
🎓 Free Masterclass – Nov 2:
Embracing Empathy: Christ’s Model for Understanding Your Teen
Learn how Christ’s heart of empathy can rebuild peace and trust in your home.
👉 Register free: findyourasmithcoaching.com/events
🏛️ Legacy Academy – Nov 7 Cohort:
Faith-based coaching to reset your habits and lead your family with peace and purpose.
👉 Join now: findyourasmithcoaching.com/legacy-academy
This season doesn’t have to repeat the past. With faith, mental fitness, and empathy, you can reset your habits — and your family’s story — before the holidays even begin.
