Meet Justin, the dad behind Fun Dad Life
You want to be a great dad, not just a busy one.
Justin understands that tension. He created Fun Dad Life to give dads a safe, judgment free place to practice fun, grow in confidence, and build the kind of everyday memories kids remember for years.
A dad, a storyteller, and a lifelong learner
Some of Justin’s favorite memories are simple ones: family gathered around a grill, his mom’s gumbo on Christmas Eve, birthday breakfasts at Disney, watching Cowboys football with his dad, college baseball games with his mom, and long beach days with his wife. Now, his favorite moments are walks around the neighborhood, swimming, and reading books with his kids. For him, life has always been about shared experiences that bring people closer.
Justin’s story includes a few sharp turns. He chased a professional baseball career until injuries shut that door. Not long after, he spent a year fighting wildfires in California. Out there he learned how important it is to work with the right kind of fire and the right amount of it, a lesson that now shapes how he thinks about energy and intensity at home.
Along the way Justin dove into improv and acting, learning how play, presence, and quick thinking can help people loosen up and connect. He is also a bit of a Star Wars nerd. Characters like Kanan Jarrus and Yoda taught him that training is never really finished, that you can still show up, do your best, and discover that it is enough. Those ideas sit at the heart of Fun Dad Life.
The tension dads feel but rarely say out loud
Most dads are not checked out. They are tired, pulled in many directions, and unsure how to be both strong and emotionally available. You want to be the fun dad who plays and laughs, and you also want to provide, protect, and keep everyone safe. It is easy to get stuck in survival mode and feel like you are quietly falling short.
You want to connect, but you feel awkward or silly when you try
You want to be emotionally available, but you did not see much of that growing up
You want more memories with your kids, but life moves fast and you are not sure where to start
Fun Dad Life exists to take some of that pressure off your shoulders and give you a better plan.
A guide who walks with you, not above you
Justin does not show up as a perfect dad with all the answers. He shows up as a fellow parent who is learning, failing, trying again, and sharing what has helped along the way. He takes what he learned on the field, in the fire, on stage, and at home, and turns it into simple, practical tools you can actually use with your kids.
Through group classes, one day workshops, and events for churches and schools, he uses improv inspired exercises, stories, and real life examples to help dads practice connection in the room so they can repeat it at home. The tone is relaxed and playful, the focus is always on helping you become more present, not more perfect.
Mini highlights:
Uses play and storytelling to help dads relax and be themselves
Breaks big ideas into small, doable steps
Creates spaces where it is safe to laugh, admit struggles, and try again
Core beliefs behind every class and event
Kids need present dads
Presence matters more than perfection. Small moments add up over time.
Play is a bridge
Play is not extra. It is one of the easiest ways to build trust, safety, and connection with your kids.
Dads need support too
Moms often have built in networks. Dads deserve spaces where they can ask questions and grow without feeling judged.
Change can start small
You do not have to overhaul your entire life. A few simple tools, practiced consistently, can transform the way home feels.
Who Justin had in mind when he started this
Fun Dad Life is for dads who care, even if they feel like they are not doing enough. It is for moms and partners who believe in the dad in their life and want to support him. It is for churches, schools, and community groups that want to invest in families in a practical, hopeful way.
Dads who want to be more present and playful with their kids
Moms and partners who want positive resources for the dad they love
Leaders who want dad events that are engaging, not awkward
You are already the hero in their story
You do not need a new identity, you just need a little guidance and a few tools to make fun dad your everyday superpower. Whether you join a class, host an event, or simply join the email list, you are choosing to show up for your kids in a new way. That choice matters more than you know.