Mick Wienholt: Two Words That Transform How You Parent Your Children Forever

Ever wonder how the most devastating loss can become the foundation for extraordinary fatherhood? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Mick Wienholt, a father whose entrance into parenthood began with delivering his full-term son who had died in utero—and how that heartbreaking moment completely transformed his approach to raising his three living children.

Mick shares his incredible journey from grief to grace, including:
• Why losing his firstborn son Luke brought him into a real relationship with God for the first time at 31
• The life-changing advice that shifted everything: "raise adults, not children"
• How working through devastating loss taught him to make small corrections consistently instead of waiting for massive problems
• The surprising connection between trusting God's plan and becoming the father his kids actually need

Plus, Mick reveals his game-changing perspective on parenting through the lens of preparing your children so "the world welcomes them"—creating kids who are both respectful and resilient.

Key takeaways:
• The mindset shift from "raise your kids or raise your grandkids"—why taking your eye off the ball creates overgrown children in adult bodies
• Why small, consistent corrections beat waiting until your teenager has a massive attitude problem
• How to balance being present without hovering—the difference between parenting and chaperoning
• The power of understanding that babies sometimes just cry, and it doesn't mean you're failing as a dad

Mick Wienholt is the host of the "When You Look" podcast, sharing miracle stories and testimonies full-time after God clearly directed him to leave his executive career. As a father of four children (three living), he's learned to parent through both profound loss and unexpected blessings, including identical twin boys who arrived five and a half years after their sister.

Whether you're struggling with your own parenting fears or wondering how to prepare your kids for real-world challenges, this episode will challenge you to see that consistent, loving correction creates the foundation for children the world genuinely wants to welcome.

Ready to raise adults who can handle whatever life throws at them? Let's explore how your biggest heartbreaks can become your greatest parenting strengths!

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Conversation with Mick Wienholt Time Stamps:
00:00:00 - Introduction and Preview: Dad Hat Shenanigans Podcast Opens with Powerful Story
00:05:50 - The Best Parenting Advice: Raise Adults, Not Happy Children
00:18:37 - The Unexpected Loss: When Perfect Pregnancy Ends in Tragedy
00:24:34 - From Luke-Shaped Hole to God-Shaped Hole: Discovering True Need
00:28:56 - Advice for New Dads: Prayer, Communication, and Realistic Expectations
00:42:05 - Final Parenting Wisdom: Small Corrections and Welcoming Children to the World


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