Lights On with Carl Lentz What Daughters Never Tell Their Dads | With My Daughter Ava
Dec 24, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Ava Angellentz, Carl Lentz's 21-year-old daughter, opens up about the complexities of growing up and her journey towards connection with her dad. They dive deep into the often-ignored emotions daughters feel and how vulnerability can strengthen relationships. Ava shares her experiences of needing more than just her father's strength, revealing how tenderness and honesty create deeper bonds. The pair also emphasize that meaningful conversations and the courage to confront difficult truths foster lasting trust and growth.
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Daughters' Inner Worlds Are Deeper
- Carl and Ava stress that a daughter's inner world is far deeper than parents assume, even when she is young.
- Ask “What is something I can't know about you unless you tell me?” to unlock hidden layers and curiosity.
Plant Seeds Even If It Feels Like Friction
- Do plant important seeds even when they cause friction, because growth often feels uncomfortable at the time.
- Don't avoid necessary confrontation; the spirit and consistency of it matters for long-term fruit.
Vulnerability Strengthens Fatherhood
- Showing vulnerability as a dad strengthens connection and invites daughters to lean in, not pull away.
- Ava says seeing Carl broken created an opportunity to grow with him and lead him in some moments.