The DADAWESOME Book
Book Launch is March 17th, 2026
Book Launch is March 17th, 2026
DADAWESOME: Dad Discoveries to Activate Awesomeness
Foreword by Mark Batterson, New York Times bestselling author of The Circle Maker
Fatherhood is one of the most important roles you'll ever step into. It's also one of the easiest to sleepwalk through.
Between the daily grind of work, the pull of distraction, and the weight of wounds you may not have dealt with yet, it doesn't take long for the wonder of being a dad to fade into survival mode. You start coasting. You settle for good enough. And the role that was meant to be an adventure starts feeling like a routine.
You're not a bad dad. But you know there's more.
DADAWESOME is built on six discoveries that kept showing up across 400+ podcast conversations with fathers who are fully alive in their calling. Over eight years, Jeff Zaugg sat with hundreds of fathers in every setting imaginable. Six discoveries kept showing up in the dads who are leaning in with their full hearts and leading with wonder.
This book unpacks each one with real stories, biblical foundations, and simple action steps you can put into practice this week. In DADAWESOME, you'll discover:
📖 STORY — Your daily choices are writing a story that extends far beyond today.
🪪 IDENTITY — You've got to know you're a loved son before you can become a loving father.
🎯 INTENTIONALITY — Small choices create massive shifts in your home.
🔓 FREEDOM — Pursuing healing turns broken pieces into beautiful foundations.
✨ WONDER — Your kids need to know you genuinely delight in being their dad.
🔥 LEADERSHIP — You're stepping into your role as a catalyst — at home first and beyond.
Whether you're a brand-new dad or you've been at this for decades, this book will help you move from drifting to intentional, from surviving to thriving, and from leading alone to building a brotherhood of fathers around you.
This isn't theory. It's a field guide for dads who refuse to settle.
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Officially drops March 17, 2026.
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3-Day Bible Reading Plan: Loved. Learner.Leader.
Three days. Three declarations that guide the Zaugg family and hundreds of dads in the DadAwesome community. Each day unpacks one with a short story, scripture, and reflection questions to help you grow as a father.
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What Others Are Saying
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Chris Bruno
"Jeff's honest and humble stories will be like water to your father-soul."
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Clarence Shuler
“A few chapters in, I was already calling my daughter to schedule lunch. DadAwesome drips with wisdom that's biblical, practical, and doable."
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Mark Batterson
"Simply put, dads need dads! If your desire is to be a better dad, you picked up the right book."
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Bob Goff
"Jeff doesn't give you a list of rules to follow. He gives you permission to be fully alive with your kids."
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Jay Heck
"After just a few pages, I was already a wiser dad. No father gets left behind."
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Vince Miller
"Full of wisdom earned through real conversations, real scars, and real joy."
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Justin Whitmel Earley
"Jeff Zaugg is the real deal. Read this book. His passion is contagious."
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Dave Willis
"More than a book—it's like joining an inspiring friend on an epic road trip. Read it and change the world for generations.”
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Pablo Ceron
"If you've ever longed for a wiser mentor beside you on the journey of fatherhood, this book is your answer."
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Ryan Skoog
"Jeff has a contagious fire for fatherhood. This book will inspire you, motivate you, and awaken your heart."
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Kent Evans
“The book, like the author, is helpful, approachable, and encouraging. Buy a copy for yourself and every dad you know."
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Tim Bohlke
"This is for dads who want more than just presence. They want deep, lasting impact."
About Jeff
Jeff Zaugg founded DadAwesome after one question grabbed his heart: How do you stay intentional as a dad? That question sparked 400+ podcast conversations and a mission to help fathers move from autopilot to prayerfully intentional.
Over 550 nights in an RV, campfire conversations with hundreds of fathers, ten fatherhood coaching cohorts, and thirty activation events across the country, Jeff is building a community of dads who live from the love of their Heavenly Father and pour that love into their families.
Jeff and Michelle are raising four daughters near the beach in Florida. Together they love catching waves, building forts, riding bikes, and training for obstacle course races.