Brant Hansen on a Listener's Reminder About Fatherhood

So, I’ve never been much of a handyman. Some guys are amazing at it, and honestly, I’ve felt a little bad at times that I’m not one of them. But today I was reminded of something important.

A listener named Heather wrote in after hearing us talk about this. She said her dad could fix anything—but that’s not what she remembers most about him. What stuck with her were the moments: him tossing her in the air when he got home from work, tickling her face with his beard, praying with her, crying with her when her mom passed, singing, washing dishes, listening. His presence, not his skillset, made him the incredible dad she remembers.

She ended her message by saying, “There are dads who can fix things, but never took the time to be there. No comparison.”

That hit me.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re not “handy enough” or falling short in some way—just remember: being there, loving well, that’s what really counts. 🧡