The Ultimate Guide To Becoming The #1 Dad In The World | Larry Hagner

Nov 27, 2025

Larry Hagner, founder of The Dad Edge and author on modern fatherhood, shares his insights on becoming a better dad. He reveals how an absent father shapes a man’s identity and discusses the four pillars of effective parenting: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual presence. Larry emphasizes the importance of being a 'safe 3 a.m. call' for kids while avoiding the biggest mistakes fathers make. He also highlights the impact of modeling marriage and offers guidance on navigating blended families with love and understanding.

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INSIGHT

Absent Fatherhood Leaves A Hidden Manual Gap

Growing up without a father leaves men unsure what 'good' parenting looks like and prone to replicate what they fear.
Larry compares it to receiving a manual that only shows what not to do, creating confusion rather than guidance.

ADVICE

Lead In Four Domains Daily

Be present physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually to lead your children in four domains.
Practice physical affection, emotional IQ, mental health awareness, and spiritual guidance with your kids.

ADVICE

Be Your Child's 3 A.M. Call

Aim to be your child's 3 a.m. call by becoming calm, guiding, and nonreactive when things go wrong.
Be a Sherpa: walk with them through problems without solving everything for them.

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Larry Hagner is the founder of The Dad Edge, a leading voice in modern fatherhood and men’s personal growth. After overcoming a childhood marked by abandonment, abuse, and the absence of strong male role models, Larry has spent the last decade helping men become more present, connected, and resilient fathers.

Today on the show we discuss: how growing up without a present father quietly shapes a man’s identity, the four pillars every dad must master to raise resilient and connected kids, how to communicate in a way that makes your children see you as their safe 3AM call, the biggest mistakes modern fathers make without realizing it, why modeling your marriage is the #1 predictor of your child’s future relationships, how to navigate blended families without chaos, and the healing journey Larry took to break generational cycles, rebuild trust, and redefine what true masculinity looks like.

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