You Don’t Have What It Takes to Be a Great Dad…And That’s the Point (With Mike Poelzer)

What if the biggest problem in your fatherhood isn’t your past… it’s your direction?

In this episode, we sit down with pastor, husband, Upward Sports league director, and dad of four, Mike Poelzer, for a deeply honest conversation about what it looks like to lead your family on purpose.

Mike shares from a different angle than you might expect. He grew up with a strong, faithful foundation—and over time, he realized just how rare that actually is.

Instead of making guys feel behind, it gives us something better: a clear picture of what we’re aiming for. This is not a “be exactly like Mike” conversation (although, he’s not a bad example!) but more of a challenge to change your family tree.

We talk about:

• How to lead your family when you don’t feel ready
• Why small, consistent steps matter more than big changes
• The role encouragement plays (and why most men avoid it)
• What it means to think beyond today and lead generationally

This isn’t about having it all together.

It’s about getting pointed in the right direction—and taking the next step.

Learn more about Mike’s church: https://www.springcreek.church/

Connect with Upward Sports and their mission to combine youth sports with Christ-centered growth: https://www.upward.org/