Our guest this week is Jeff Zaugg of Flagler Beach, FL father of four, former youth pastor, founder of Fathers for the Fatherless, host of the Dad Awesome Podcast and now author of Dad Awesome: Dad Discoveries To Activate Awesomness. Jeff is a returning podcast guest.

Jeff and his wife, Michelle, have been married for 20 years and are the proud parents of four daughters: Kiva (12), Ruthie (9), Raya (7) and Zara (5).

Jeff is the founder of Fathers for the Fatherless a movement to engage men and host activities to raise funds to address the issue of father absence. Jeff is also host of the Dad Awesome Podcast now with more than 430 weekly episodes. David Hirsch was featured in episode #274 in April of 2023. https://www.dadawesome.org/blog/274

Jeff has recently published his first book: Dad Awesome: Dad Discoveries To Activate Awesomness. It's well researched and includes six sections: Wonder & Delight, Identity & Sonship, Story & Legacy, Intentionality & Building, Freedom & Healing and Leadership & Activation.

Jeff is a believer, an amazing father and has a true passion for connecting the hearts of fathers to their children. It's grest to welcome Jeff back to the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast.

Show Notes -
Email – jeff@dadawesome.org
Website – https://dadawesome.org/
Website - https://www.thereelhopeproject.org/about-us/
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffzaugg/
Instagram: @dadawesome @fatherforthefatherless Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dadawesomepodcast/
Book: Dad Awesome - https://www.dadawesome.org/book

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