Monday Morning Moments with Mike Van Hoozer

Monday Morning Moments with Mike Van Hoozer


Monday Morning Moments Podcast: 4 Tips for Becoming The Best Father You Can Be

June 19, 2023

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Many men struggle with how to become a great father. My story and journey involved the absence of a father in my life but the presence of God, my mom, my grandfather, and many other men and coaches who stepped in to help me grow and develop into the man I am today.


As I think about Father’s Day and the 5 boys I am raising and leading with my wife, I wanted to share 4 tips for becoming the best father you can be on today’s podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments. It’s a journey I am still on, and it’s a path worth pursuing!  



Show Notes:

4 Tips for Becoming a Great Father:


  1. Be Present
    • Not just physically, but also mentally, emotionally, and spiritually

  2. Be Engaged
    • Involved in their life, interests, and activities

  3. Be an Effective Listener
    • Ask vs Tell
    • Listen vs Speak
    • Observe vs Opine
    • Seek to understand, then be understood

  4. Be a Leader
    • Show
    • Teach
    • Build
    • Launch


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