Newly minted grandpa Scott Becker meets twins Jack and Iris and feels something he did not expect - not the weight of responsibility, but the joy of a new role. He calls it the moon role. Not center stage, always present. We talk long distance grandparenting that actually lands, why presence beats perfection, and how stories become the bridge when miles get in the way.

Scott also shares the family chapter that expanded fatherhood for him - welcoming Isaac, a refugee from Uganda, into their home and hearts. If you grew up without a grandfather, or you miss the one you had, this one will feel like a hand on your shoulder.

In this episode

• The moment that changed everything when he held his grandson for the first time

• The moon role - a grandpa identity that feels steady and true

• Long distance grandparenting with intention

• Expanding family through love and belonging - Isaac’s story

• What he wishes for Jack and Iris and how he plans to show up

Selected timestamps 00:00 Welcome - stories do not fade if we record them 00:34 Sponsor mention - Planted Media legacy video 01:26 Meet Scott Becker - newly minted grandpa to twins 06:00 Isaac’s story - belonging without paperwork 13:00 Holding Jack and Iris - joy over pressure 18:00 No grandfathers growing up - learning the role in real time 21:00 The moon role - present, steady, supportive 24:00 Long distance plans - photos, trips, hands-on time 27:30 Closing and mission - keep the mic hot

Lines to keep

• “When I held my grandson, I did not feel the weight. I felt this is going to be fun.”

• “As a grandfather I get to be the moon.”

• “Stories do not fade if we record them.”

Try this tonight

• Ask a grandparent: “What do you wish your grandpa had told you?”

• Then ask: “What do you want your grandkids to hear from you now?”

• Hit record - phone video is perfect.

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