<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[BGP Parenting]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Fatherhood is a journey I’m just beginning — and I already know it’s going to challenge me, humble me, and grow me in ways I never imagined.</p><p></p><p>I won’t pretend I have all the answers. I won’t pretend it’s always easy. There will be sleepless nights, moments of doubt, lessons learned the hard way, and days when I question if I’m doing enough. But there will also be laughter, tiny hands wrapped around my finger, first words, first steps, and the kind of love that changes a man from the inside out.</p><p></p><p>I want to invite you to walk this road with me.</p><p></p><p>Follow my journey into fatherhood — not just the highlight reel, but the real moments. The challenges. The mistakes. The growth. The breakthroughs. I’ll be sharing what I learn about patience, leadership, strength, vulnerability, and what it truly means to show up every single day.</p><p></p><p>If you’re a father, soon-to-be father, or someone who wants to grow into a stronger man, let’s build this together. Let’s talk about the hard stuff. Let’s normalize the struggles. Let’s celebrate the wins. Let’s become better for our children than we were yesterday.</p><p></p><p>Fatherhood isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being present.</p><p></p><p></p><p>It’s not about having all the answers. It’s about never giving up.</p><p></p><p>This is more than a journey — it’s a transformation. And I’d be honored to have you alongside me as we learn, grow, and rise together.</p><p>Let’s step into this season with courage and purpose.</p><p>The journey starts now. 👣</p>]]></description><link>https://bgpparenting.my.canva.site/</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:01:48 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/3XTGArQH.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[BGP Parenting]]></author><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:40:15 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 BGP Parenting]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><itunes:author>BGP Parenting</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Fatherhood is a journey I’m just beginning — and I already know it’s going to challenge me, humble me, and grow me in ways I never imagined.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I won’t pretend I have all the answers. I won’t pretend it’s always easy. There will be sleepless nights, moments of doubt, lessons learned the hard way, and days when I question if I’m doing enough. But there will also be laughter, tiny hands wrapped around my finger, first words, first steps, and the kind of love that changes a man from the inside out.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I want to invite you to walk this road with me.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow my journey into fatherhood — not just the highlight reel, but the real moments. The challenges. The mistakes. The growth. The breakthroughs. I’ll be sharing what I learn about patience, leadership, strength, vulnerability, and what it truly means to show up every single day.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re a father, soon-to-be father, or someone who wants to grow into a stronger man, let’s build this together. Let’s talk about the hard stuff. Let’s normalize the struggles. Let’s celebrate the wins. Let’s become better for our children than we were yesterday.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fatherhood isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being present.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s not about having all the answers. It’s about never giving up.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is more than a journey — it’s a transformation. And I’d be honored to have you alongside me as we learn, grow, and rise together.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Let’s step into this season with courage and purpose.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The journey starts now. 👣&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>BGP Parenting</itunes:name><itunes:email>fergenzlive@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Kids &amp; Family"><itunes:category text="Parenting"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Health &amp; Fitness"><itunes:category text="Mental Health"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/0aac5a9b-00c0-4c92-b0de-ebe99c4c86bb/logos/26a92b61-c70f-4f2f-a9e1-df3675ed67e3.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Hidden Growth of Fatherhood: Embracing Change and Presence]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>One crucial insight I’ve gained is that you can’t truly help your child grow if you refuse to grow yourself. Parenthood can be a mirror that reveals your own areas for improvement—patience, frustration management, emotional resilience. I still have days where I’m tired, frustrated, or tempted by that selfish voice asking for a break. But growth means recognizing those moments, not dwelling in them. It's about getting back up, choosing presence over distraction, and continually working on becoming a better version of yourself. <i>Your willingness to grow alongside your child creates a powerful example for them. It’s not about perfection but perseverance.</i></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">e3c18b49-eb3b-4dea-b614-64de3bcb3eb2</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[BGP Parenting]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:05:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/29f62609f6fbf99f00e1ebd90ee0927821349fb10e44a6fee0aab19bb8b71e68/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlM2MxOGI0OS1lYjNiLTRkZWEtYjYxNC02NGRlM2JjYjNlYjIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwYWFjNWE5Yi0wMGMwLTRjOTItYjBkZS1lYmU5OWM0Yzg2YmIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTljZmY2M2FlMzIwMGQwZjAzM2U1MzYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlhMzRiMjc3ZGYwN2IyMjllMGU2MWMyL3Rhbm5lcnMtc3R1ZGlvLW84UkZJLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMi0yOF9fMjEtOC03Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="8604255" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/0aac5a9b-00c0-4c92-b0de-ebe99c4c86bb/episodes/e3c18b49-eb3b-4dea-b614-64de3bcb3eb2/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;One crucial insight I’ve gained is that you can’t truly help your child grow if you refuse to grow yourself. Parenthood can be a mirror that reveals your own areas for improvement—patience, frustration management, emotional resilience. I still have days where I’m tired, frustrated, or tempted by that selfish voice asking for a break. But growth means recognizing those moments, not dwelling in them. It&apos;s about getting back up, choosing presence over distraction, and continually working on becoming a better version of yourself. &lt;i&gt;Your willingness to grow alongside your child creates a powerful example for them. 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