Most dads don’t say it out loud—but many feel like they’re just trying to keep their heads above water. Balancing work, family, expectations… and quietly wondering if they’re falling short.
In this episode of the Upside-Down Parenting Podcast, Matt Jones and Janel Greig sit down with Dr. Mark Pitts—author, speaker, and founder of the Midnight Dad Devotional community—to have an honest, hope-filled conversation about fatherhood.
Together, they explore what it really means to be “called” to be a dad—not as a performance to perfect, but as a role God equips you for. Mark shares wisdom from his new book, Called to Be Dad: How God Equips You to Be the Man He Made You to Be, along with personal stories, biblical encouragement, and practical ways to lead your family with humility, presence, and dependence on God.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
*Why fatherhood is a calling—not a performance
*How to move from striving and pressure to trust and faith
*Encouragement for dads who feel inadequate or overwhelmed
*How your view of God as Father shapes the way you parent
*Practical, biblical habits for showing up well—even imperfectly
Whether you’re a dad in the trenches, preparing for fatherhood, or supporting one, this conversation will remind you: you’re not alone—and you’re not unequipped.
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Find out more about Mark and his work at Calledtobedad.com.