It's Not Too Late to Be the Dad Your Kids Need
with Rob Reynolds
Your kids don't need a perfect dad. They need a present one. This is a candid conversation about fatherhood after addiction. How to carry responsibility without letting shame run the show. How to correct your children while you're still healing. How to rebuild trust with actions that match your words. We talk through the moments that test every parent: when guilt tempts you to pull back, when frustration turns into defensiveness, and when the hardest move is a humble apology. Real ownership sounds like "I was wrong," and consistent small follow-through restores credibility faster than big promises ever could. We also unpack boundaries and grace, setting standards and keeping them even when it's tough. If you've ever felt unqualified to lead because of your past, this conversation will remind you that presence beats perfection and growth can start right where you stand.
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Justin Franich
Justin Franich is a former meth addict, Teen Challenge graduate, and pastor who has been clean since 2005. Today he's a husband, father, and Executive Director of Shenandoah Valley Adult Teen Challenge. He hosts the Rebuilding Life After Addiction podcast and helps families across the U.S. navigate faith-based recovery options, compare programs, and rebuild life after addiction.
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