Sammy Perez On Fatherhood After Failure

Ever feel like your past is holding you back as a dad? You’re not alone—and you’re not disqualified. This week, we sit down with a very special guest and new friend of the show, Sammy Perez. He’s a husband, father of four, and national voice for second chances through his work at Prison Fellowship. Sammy’s story is raw and real. From time behind bars to meeting Jesus in a prison cell and even finding his own father figure, his testimony will move you, but what God has done in his life since then and the work that has been done in his family is where the real story begins.

We talk about:

• What it means to father with grace instead of guilt
• Why humility is a dad’s greatest strength
• Breaking generational cycles (even if you were never shown how)
• The kind of legacy Jesus can build from failure

Whether you grew up with the wrong role models—or none at all—this episode is a hope-filled reminder that it’s never too late to begin again. Whenever you feel like life is running you over and it seems impossible that God could use you any more, soak in this reminder from Sammy: “I was created for more than this.” This one is for the dad who feels disqualified. God’s not done with you, even if there are times you might feel like you’re done with him.