As we head into Thanksgiving week, Dan invites Christian fathers to see gratitude not as a holiday feeling but as a powerful tool for spiritual and mental growth.
Gratitude is more than saying “thank you.” It’s training your mind to focus on what’s good, even when life feels heavy. In this episode, Dan unpacks how gratitude quiets the inner critic, strengthens empathy and presence, and helps you lead your home and work life with calm confidence.
You’ll hear how to use gratitude to address burnout, build deeper relationships, and refocus your performance with purpose. Through simple, practical examples like end-of-day reflection, leading conversations with appreciation, and pausing before key moments. Dan shows how gratitude transforms not just your perspective but your entire posture as a father and leader.
Gratitude doesn’t change your circumstances. It changes you in the middle of them.
00:00 – 02:00 | Introduction and mission: helping Christian fathers build legacies of faith and connection
02:00 – 04:30 | What true gratitude is and how it transforms thinking and leadership
04:30 – 09:30 | Burnout and wellbeing: quieting the Judge and Restless saboteurs through gratitude
09:30 – 15:30 | Relationships: using gratitude to strengthen empathy and trust at home and work
15:30 – 19:30 | Performance and focus: building self-command and turning work into worship
19:30 – 24:00 | Thanksgiving reflection and closing encouragement
“Gratitude isn’t ignoring the hard stuff. It’s retraining your brain to see beyond it. It quiets the noise, opens your heart, and turns pressure into presence.” — Dan Hayden
1. Free Live Masterclass – Navigating Conflict: Turning Challenges into Kingdom Opportunities
Join Dan on Sunday, November 30 for a live masterclass designed for Christian fathers who want to stop reacting in frustration and start leading with calm, grounded confidence at home and at work.
Register free at findyourazimuthcoaching.com/events
2. Legacy Academy
Go deeper with Dan’s 12-month coaching program for Christian fathers who want to rebuild trust, communicate with clarity, and lead their families with peace and purpose. The Academy combines group support, one-on-one coaching, and practical mental fitness tools to help you lead from strength and faith.
Learn more and apply at findyourazimuthcoaching.com/legacy-academy
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