Episode 386: Capable Connections: Fathers and Daughters
6/23/202631 min
David and Sissy explore the unique role fathers play in helping daughters develop confidence, resilience, and capability. Through personal stories, research, and counseling insights, they discuss how dads build capability by spending time with their daughters, teaching practical skills, staying emotionally engaged, and continuing to pursue connection even during the challenging adolescent years. They also address common pitfalls, such as aligning with daughters against moms or withdrawing when daughters seem distant, and offer practical ways fathers can strengthen connection through shared experiences, curiosity, encouragement, and consistent presence.
Resources mentioned:
- Capable by David Thomas and Sissy Goff
- The Middle Place by Kelly Corrigan
- Books by Dan Allender
. . . . . .
Sign up to receive the bi-monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!
Order our new book, Capable, here!!
See our speaking dates, purchase books and check out our courses here.. . . . . .
If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise With Us form.
QUINCE: Go to Quince.com/rbg for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns.
BOLL & BRANCH: Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at Bollandbranch.com/rbg. Exclusions apply.
SHOPIFY: Go to https://tinyurl.com/RBGShopify to learn more about Shopify!
THE WONDER PROJECT: Subscriber support makes more great content like I Gotta Ask with Annie F. Downs possible. The Wonder Project subscription on Prime Video is available in the U.S. for $8.99/month or $89.99/year after a 7-day free trial. Visit IGottaAsk.com to learn more!
LIBERTY HEALTH SHARE: Visit LibertyHealthShare.org to learn more about healthcare sharing options for your family.
JOLIE: Jolie will give you your best skin & hair guaranteed. Head to jolieskinco.com/RBG to try it out for yourself with FREE shipping.
BRODO: Get 20% off your first subscription order at brodo.com/rbg, plus an additional $10 off with promo code RBG
CASPER: Save up to 30% on mattresses and up to 35% on everything else when you go to Casper.com.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Clips
Transcript preview
First 90 secondsSissy Goff· Host0:00
[upbeat music] Starting something new isn't just hard, it's terrifying. When we started this podcast, I remember thinking, "What if no one listens? What if it's just my sister and she's being polite?"
David Thomas· Host0:12
[laughs] What if we record 200 episodes and it's just Connie downloading them? [laughs] There's always that moment before you launch something, a business, a store, a dream, where the what-ifs get loud. What if I fail? What if no one buys anything?
Sissy Goff· Host0:24
But choosing to take that leap was one of the best decisions we ever made, and honestly, it helps when you have a partner like Shopify on your side.
David Thomas· Host0:32
[bell dings] Shopify is the commerce platform behind millions of businesses around the world, and 10% of all e-commerce in the US, from household names to brands just getting started.
Sissy Goff· Host0:44
You can build a beautiful online store with hundreds of ready-to-use templates. They've got AI tools that write product descriptions and enhance your product photography. It's like having a marketing team in your laptop.
David Thomas· Host0:55
And if you're thinking, "What if people haven't heard about my brand?" Shopify helps you run email and social campaigns wherever your customers are scrolling.
Sissy Goff· Host1:04
Plus, everything is in one place. Inventory, payments, analytics. No juggling five different platforms. And that iconic purple Shop Pay button? Best converting checkout on the planet. Less abandoned carts, more [bell dings] It's time to turn those what-ifs into [bell dings] with Shopify today.
David Thomas· Host1:24
Sign up for your $1 per month trial today at shopify.com/rbg.