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Death By 1000 Glances with Joey Odom

The Dad Edge Podcast

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Full Presence Over Perfection

The speaker reflects on the essence of parenting, realizing that making mistakes can be compensated by being fully present, while getting everything right can be lost if not fully engaged. As his children grow older, he emphasizes the importance of understanding their interests and spending quality time with them. He shares an anecdote about bonding with his daughter over Taylor Swift and mentions a profound concept by Andy Crouch about love being defined by being so attentive that the other person's best interests become paramount.

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