Raising the Bar of Fatherhood with Eddie McClintock
The Dad Edge Podcast
Larry Hagner
4.8 • 1.6K Ratings
🗓️ 8 May 2023
⏱️ 35 minutes
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Summary
Eddie McClintock is an accomplished American actor, best known for his charismatic on-screen presence and versatile acting skills. He is also an enthusiastic painter and a dedicated family man. In his spare time, Eddie enjoys connecting with his fans through social media and attending conventions to meet and engage with those who appreciate his work.
Today, Eddie sits down with Larry to discuss his film Miracle at Manchester, which is based on a true story and currently streaming on PureFlix. Before delving into the film, Eddie shares about his personal life and family, including his two teenage sons and his advice for parents of pre-teens. Throughout the episode, Eddie highlights the impact that his dad had on his life, and offers tips for dads looking to build strong relationships with their children.
In life, it is essential to demonstrate compassion and love towards others. This is a lesson exemplified by Eddie McClintock's father, who served as an outstanding role model throughout Eddie's childhood. His father consistently emphasized the importance of making eye contact, offering a firm and respectful handshake, and standing up when greeting someone as a sign of respect.
His father's display of compassion and love proved especially crucial during Eddie's teenage years, when he was diagnosed with hyperactivity and prescribed Ritalin. Feeling different and out of place, Eddie resorted to drugs and alcohol as coping mechanisms. Despite these struggles, the father remained steadfast in his support, his unwavering dedication ultimately deepening their bond and fostering mutual respect.
Eddie McClintock's father's example of compassion and love has left a lasting impact on Eddie's life, and he hopes it will do the same for his sons. By cultivating kindness, honesty, and understanding, Eddie believes his children will be well-equipped for success in life.
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| 0:00.0 | Dad is, and always will be, my living, breathing superhero. |
| 0:05.7 | That quote is from Bindi Irwin, the daughter of Steve Irwin, |
| 0:09.6 | the late Steve Irwin, the crocodile hunter. |
| 0:12.5 | Completely appropriate for today's podcast, and you'll find out why. |
| 0:15.9 | In today's show, you guys will find out what it means to have emotional IQ as a father |
| 0:20.0 | and the positive impact that has on our kids. |
| 0:22.8 | How our faith can be a powerful foundation for us as dads, |
| 0:26.3 | and how our legacy can live on well past the end of our lives. |
| 0:32.6 | Welcome to the Dad Edge podcast. |
| 0:35.2 | The Dad Edge movement creates leaders of men, leaders of families, |
| 0:39.4 | and leaders of communities. |
| 0:41.3 | We will not only impact this generation of fathers, but the next generation as well. |
| 0:46.4 | The kids we are raising will have better chances and odds stacked in their favor |
| 0:50.3 | because of the amazing example that their fathers emulated for them. |
| 0:54.7 | We are here to change the world. |
| 0:56.9 | We are here to change relationships. |
| 0:59.2 | We are here to positively disrupt this generation of fathers, |
| 1:02.7 | so no man goes to their grave with regrets. |
| 1:06.0 | We disrupt the drift of busyness and replace it with razor-focused intention, |
| 1:10.5 | passion, purpose, and direction. |
| 1:14.1 | We are the Dad Edge, and we're here to change the game. |
| 1:24.4 | What's up, gentlemen? Welcome to the Dad Edge podcast. |
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