Fatherhood Unscripted is a podcast for dads who want real, honest conversations about parenting, family, and faith. Hosted by Alec Hansen and DJ Clendenin, this dad life podcast explores the challenges and joys of fatherhood—mental health, legacy, relationships, and everything in between. Join us each week for authentic dad stories, expert insights, and encouragement for your fatherhood journey.

Fatherhood Unscripted
Claim This Podcastby Alec Hansen | Dj Clendenin
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Fatherhood Unscripted is a podcast for dads who want real, honest conversations about parenting, family, and faith. Hosted by Alec Hansen and DJ Clendenin, this dad life podcast explores the challenges and joys of fatherhood—mental health, legacy, relationships, and everything in between. Join us each week for authentic dad stories, expert insights, and encouragement for your fatherhood journey.
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8/4/2023
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Recent Episodes

April 20, 2026
Your Kids Are Watching You Grow Up Too
<p>I sat down to record something completely different… and this is where it went.</p><p>This episode is about failure, growth, and what it really means to be a dad.</p><p>We don’t have it all figured out—and we’re not supposed to.</p><p>But here’s the truth most dads forget:<br>your kids aren’t just growing up…<br><strong>they’re watching you grow too.</strong></p><p>In this episode:</p><ul><li>Why failing as a dad is normal</li><li>The pressure men carry (and why it breaks us)</li><li>What my son taught me this week</li><li>Why I’m taking this podcast seriously again</li></ul><p>If you’re a dad trying to figure it out—you’re not alone.</p><p>Subscribe and follow the journey.</p><p></p>

April 13, 2026
Why I Almost Quit This Podcast
<p>I stepped away from Fatherhood Unscripted… because something felt off. This episode is the reset—not just for the podcast, but for me as a dad. </p><p><br></p><p>This isn’t just content anymore.</p><p>This is a real-time archive for my kids—so one day they can see who their dad was, what he struggled with, and what he learned along the way.</p><p>In this episode, I talk about:</p><ul><li>Why I took a break</li><li>What changed over the last 3 years</li><li>Why this podcast matters more now than ever</li><li>Bringing real conversations with dads back</li><li>The vision behind Fatherhood Academy</li></ul><p>If you’re a dad trying to figure it out as you go… you’re not alone.</p><p>Let’s build something that actually matters.</p><p>👇 Subscribe and follow the journeyNew episodes every week.</p><p></p><p><br></p><p></p>

March 23, 2026
EVERY DAD DOES THIS
<p>One of the funniest parts of becoming a dad is realizing you slowly turn into your dad.</p><p>The things you said you’d never say… you start saying.<br>The things you didn’t understand… suddenly make sense.<br>And one day you realize your parents were just figuring it out too.</p><p>In this episode of Fatherhood Unscripted, we talk about the funny side of fatherhood, the things all dads say, and why being a dad matters more than we realize.</p><p></p>
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