Larry Hagner—founder of The Dad Edge—and his 18-year-old son, Ethan, join for a conversation on manhood, mentorship, emotional resilience, and generational legacy. Ethan shares his experiences growing up under Larry’s guidance. Larry opens up about his own growth as a father, the power of surrounding yourself with the right community, and the importance of teaching sons to be both loving and strong. Together, they explore how young men can develop discernment, handle emotional pressure, and resist today’s culture of distraction and weakness.
Larry's Website: https://thedadedge.com/
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Timestamps:
13:24 - Defining masculine strength
18:41 - Core values vs. cultural noise
38:22 - Teaching discernment to teens
53:38 - Wrestling with validation and failure
1:07:04 - Prayer, self-doubt, and fatherly impact
1:21:11 - Choosing your circle
1:30:31 - Owning your emotional responses
1:38:19 - Reclaiming in-person connection
1:44:09 - Reflections on impact and fatherhood
