No one tells you this part of parenting: the day your kid throws up in your hands and you just... catch it. Not because you’re trained. Not because you’re prepared. Just because you’re the parent—and that’s what love does.

In this episode of The Grit & Wit Podcast, I share one of my grossest and most unexpected dad moments with my son Brighton. But more than that, we dive into the unseen, unglamorous things we do as parents that nobody applauds, nobody Instagrams—and yet, they might be the most important things we ever do.

From midnight cleanups and holding puke like a hero, to eating the crusts off your kid’s plate and cheering from the sidelines in the pouring rain—this one’s for every mom, dad, grandparent, or caregiver who’s ever shown up when it would’ve been easier to walk away.

We’re talking about:

• The moments that redefine “hands-on” parenting

• Sacrifices you didn’t see coming

• Why the smallest, grossest, weirdest moments might matter the most

• How faith shows up in the mess

• And why love sometimes looks like catching what no one else wants to

It’s funny, it’s real, and hopefully—it reminds you you’re not alone.

Because love doesn’t flinch. Love catches the mess. And sometimes, love smells like stomach acid.

We were already down by multiple touchdowns, and things weren’t looking much better. One of my players had just gotten beat on a reverse—he bit hard on the fake. So I pulled him aside and gave him a simple coaching point: “Stay home.” He did. Literally. Watched the whole play unfold like he’d bought a ticket.

That moment taught me something I’ve never forgotten: If you’re not clear with your purpose, don’t be surprised when people take you literally—and miss what you meant entirely.

In this episode, we talk about the power of being steady in the swirl—how parenting, marriage, and leadership don’t come with timeouts for clarification. You can’t control the storm, the socks, or where your kid left their homework this time. But you can control yourself. And that? That’s real strength.

From the football field to the front hallway, this is a reminder that showing up with purpose beats showing off with power—every time.

Welcome to the very first episode of Grit & Wit, where faith, family, and fatherhood meet storytelling with a smirk. In this episode, I’m sharing the audio version of my debut Substack post—a personal reflection on marriage, communication, and how sarcasm somehow became my native dialect.

You’ll hear how my wife and I navigate love, respect, and life with four kids—using humor as both a shield and a bridge. It’s honest, it’s a little snarky, and hopefully, it’ll make you laugh while reminding you that words (the good ones, anyway) still matter.

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