Dads, Daughters & Piercings: What Are We Really Afraid Of? | Trying Not To Lose It

In this heartfelt and raw episode of Trying Not to Lose It, hosts Andrew Armstrong and Joshua Hosler get personal—really personal. Andrew opens up about a big moment in his family's life: his daughter getting her ears pierced for the first time. What seems like a small rite of passage opens the door to a much bigger conversation about fatherhood, fear, and the truth about raising daughters in today’s culture.

They explore the emotional reality of being a dad as your little girl starts growing up—what piercings project, what they don’t, and why so many fathers feel tension, pride, and panic all at once. This episode blends humor, honesty, and wisdom with the kind of conservative, faith-rooted perspective you’ve come to expect from Andrew and Josh.

Whether you’re a girl dad, a husband, or just trying to figure out how to navigate a culture that moves fast, this episode is for you.