About readyset.dad
Ryan inspires new fathers to become faithful, kind and strong.
Every time Ryan had a new kid or miscarriage, he thought "I should write about my experiences so other dads are ready." After discovering his wife was pregnant with their seventh child, he spun up the document editor and started writing during the pregnancy. readyset.dad was created from the deep desire Ryan had to share his hard-earned wisdom with the next generation of dads so that they can love their wives well and welcome children as a blessing instead of a burden.
Writer. Ryan turns his lived family experience into practical, Scripture-minded encouragement for first-time dads.
Husband and father. His work starts with the belief that serving your wife well is part of becoming a good dad.
Guide. Direct, honest, and built for ordinary men navigating an extraordinary season.
Ryan, his wife and kids. Taken not long ago.
The heart behind it
Ryan McKeel is a husband, dad, writer, and the founder of readyset.dad. He’s passionate about preparing men for fatherhood and believes that leading your family starts long before the due date, in prayer, in character, and in the daily choice to show up for your wife.
He created this project to offer biblical perspective, practical preparation, and hard-won encouragement for every guy whose wife is expecting and who wants to become the kind of father his family can count on.
When he’s not playing with his kids or 3D printing, Ryan enjoys exploring the Colorado mountains, grilling steaks, and playing chess variants such as anti-chess.