Guardians of Grit

As fathers, we often think our job is just to protect them from the storm. But a Sentinel knows that the greatest protection you can give a child isn't a wall on the outside—it’s a compass on the inside.If a child knows who they are and why they are here, they don't need to fear the world. They can walk into the wind with courage because their identity is an anchor, not a sail. Courage isn't the absence of fear; it’s the presence of a purpose that is bigger than the fear, and much bigger than them. In this episode we’re going to explore how dads apply this for their kids.I'm joined by David Ask, the creator of Guardians of Grit. David didn't just write a book; he started a movement to help fathers become the intentional architects of their children’s character. He’s here to share his own story of discovery and to show us how we can help our kids build a 'Grit' that is rooted in a deep sense of identity and mission.To learn more about David's work including his book visit: https://theaskexperience.com/To be a guest on The Fatherhood Challenge visit: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thefatherhoodchallengeCreate your podcast today! #madeonzencastrhttps://zencastr.com/?via=thefatherhoodchallenge00:07.19Jonathan GuerreroThe world our kids are walking into is louder and more confusing than ever. Everywhere they turn, someone is trying to sell them a different identity, a different truth, and a different purpose. For many children, the result is a paralyzing anxiety because they don't have a solid ground to stand on. They are like ships without a rudder, tossing around by every cultural wave.00:30.39Jonathan GuerreroAs fathers, we often think it's our job to protect them from this storm. But a sentinel knows that the greatest protection you can give your child isn't a wall on the outside. It's a compass on the inside.00:43.74Jonathan GuerreroIf a child knows who they are and why they are here, They don't need to fear the world. They can walk into the wind with courage because their identity is an anchor, not a sail.00:56.34Jonathan GuerreroCourage isn't the absence of fear. It's the presence of a purpose that is bigger than the fear and much bigger than them. In just a moment, we're going to explore how dads can apply this for their kids. So don't go anywhere.01:55.03Jonathan GuerreroGreetings, everyone.01:55.29David AskPlease.01:55.75Jonathan GuerreroThank you so much for joining me in this episode called Guardians of Grit. Today, we are joined by David Ask, the creator of Guardians of Grit. David didn't just write a book.02:06.13Jonathan GuerreroHe started a movement to help fathers become the intentional architects of their children's character. He's here to share his own story of discovery and to show us how we can help our kids build a grit that is rooted in deep in a deep sense of identity and mission.02:22.16Jonathan GuerreroDavid, welcome to the Fatherhood Challenge.02:24.90David AskHey, I'm absolutely thrilled to be here with you today. Thanks for having me.02:28.95Jonathan GuerreroSo here's my favorite question of all. What is your favorite dad joke?02:34.74David AskOh my gosh. Now you put put me on the spot. It was funny. My my wife, it's funny. She's the one who actually loves the dad jokes. And I'm the one who remembers all the tacky ones. I shouldn't tell.02:48.25Jonathan Guerrerookay02:48.28David AskBut you the other day she said, what did the zero say to the eight? nice belt.02:55.64Jonathan Guerreroi02:57.30David AskAnd of course she laughs with a really big smile and I'm like, no, sweetheart, come on. So that's the first thing that I thought of anyway.03:05.62Jonathan GuerreroI love that one.03:08.76Jonathan Guerreroyou have any other favorites?03:12.25David AskYou know, I'll be honest. I feel like my life where, you know, like life is, is better than, you know, fiction. It's, we, we, we, we are a family that is just,03:22.81David Askso you know full of nonsense and horsing around. I feel like you know our whole family super jokey and you know teasing and laughing and and goofing around. So I yeah i can't think of ah a good dad joke offhand, but man, we have a lot of fun.03:38.06Jonathan GuerreroThat's awesome. All right. Well, David, your work is titled Guardians of Grit. Why did you choose the word guardian? What exactly are we guarding in our children and how does that differ from being a protector?03:52.20David AskOh, man. ah Great question. And I, you know, it's interesting on face value. I was describing this, uh, this book and this mission probably two years ago to a business partner of mine.04:03.93David AskAnd he's actually the one who came up with the the title of the book and, you know, kind of just threw it out there and it, you know, hit me like a ton of bricks. And i so i I'll, I'll,04:15.37David AskI'll say it this way. my My dear friend, Dr. Andy Garrett, who I work with quite a bit, he said, i asked him one day when I was writing the book early on, I ...