DadAwesome DA383 | From Fatherless to Faithful: Healing Pain, Breaking Cycles, and Pursuing Your Children's Hearts (Leo Clark)
✅ How healing from father wounds creates ripple effects that impact generations
✅ The power of showing up consistently (Leo hasn't missed a single one of his son's games!)
✅ Why prayer cards with specific prayers for each child have created lasting impact
✅ How to break generational cycles even when you didn't have a model
SUMMARYGrowing up with a famous boxer father who never showed up for his games taught Leo Clark what it means to truly fight for the hearts of his children. In this powerful conversation, Leo shares how he's breaking generational cycles through his basketball ministry, intentional parenting, and the healing journey that transformed his ability to love. You'll hear how pain that isn't dealt with can block our capacity to parent well, and how God's restoration can create ripple effects that impact not just our own children, but countless others.
TAKEAWAYS- Breaking generational cycles begins with healing your own pain and allowing God to father you first
- A dad who fights for his kids shows up consistently, even when they try to push him away
- Being intentional about prayer and writing down specific prayers for your children creates lasting impact
- Your smile can be a gift that breaks down barriers and opens doors for meaningful connection
- Pain that isn't dealt with limits your capacity to love well and be fully present for your children
- The words you speak to your children become their inner voice—make them words of life
- Creating a legacy of love requires intentional reflection and being willing to be vulnerable
Leo Clark is the co-founder of Go Get It, a basketball training ministry that mentors young men on and off the court. Growing up as the son of a famous heavyweight boxer who was physically absent from his life, Leo has dedicated himself to breaking generational cycles and being fully present for his five children. His powerful testimony of healing and restoration was featured in episode three of the Wild at Heart documentary series. Leo lives in Austin, Texas with his wife Marianne and continues to impact countless young men through basketball, mentorship, and his passion for fatherhood.
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- Wild at Heart Documentary Series: Episode 3 featuring Leo Clark
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