Guardians of Grit

As fathers, we often think our job is just to protect them from the storm. But a Sentinel knows that the greatest protection you can give a child isn't a wall on the outside—it’s a compass on the inside.

If a child knows who they are and why they are here, they don't need to fear the world. They can walk into the wind with courage because their identity is an anchor, not a sail. Courage isn't the absence of fear; it’s the presence of a purpose that is bigger than the fear, and much bigger than them. In this episode we’re going to explore how dads apply this for their kids.

I'm joined by David Ask, the creator of Guardians of Grit. David didn't just write a book; he started a movement to help fathers become the intentional architects of their children’s character. He’s here to share his own story of discovery and to show us how we can help our kids build a 'Grit' that is rooted in a deep sense of identity and mission.

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00:07.19

Jonathan Guerrero

The world our kids are walking into is louder and more confusing than ever. Everywhere they turn, someone is trying to sell them a different identity, a different truth, and a different purpose. For many children, the result is a paralyzing anxiety because they don't have a solid ground to stand on. They are like ships without a rudder, tossing around by every cultural wave.

00:30.39

Jonathan Guerrero

As fathers, we often think it's our job to protect them from this storm. But a sentinel knows that the greatest protection you can give your child isn't a wall on the outside. It's a compass on the inside.

00:43.74

Jonathan Guerrero

If a child knows who they are and why they are here, They don't need to fear the world. They can walk into the wind with courage because their identity is an anchor, not a sail.

00:56.34

Jonathan Guerrero

Courage isn't the absence of fear. It's the presence of a purpose that is bigger than the fear and much bigger than them. In just a moment, we're going to explore how dads can apply this for their kids. So don't go anywhere.

01:55.03

Jonathan Guerrero

Greetings, everyone.

01:55.29

David Ask

Please.

01:55.75

Jonathan Guerrero

Thank you so much for joining me in this episode called Guardians of Grit. Today, we are joined by David Ask, the creator of Guardians of Grit. David didn't just write a book.

02:06.13

Jonathan Guerrero

He started a movement to help fathers become the intentional architects of their children's character. He's here to share his own story of discovery and to show us how we can help our kids build a grit that is rooted in deep in a deep sense of identity and mission.

02:22.16

Jonathan Guerrero

David, welcome to the Fatherhood Challenge.

02:24.90

David Ask

Hey, I'm absolutely thrilled to be here with you today. Thanks for having me.