Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. Coach Bell on Faith, Shame, and Winning Your Family Back | Dear Son Show In this episode of The Dear Son Show, D Johns welcomes Coach Bear for a candid conversation about fatherhood, faith, and the hidden cost of wearing a “mask” of stoicism that works at work but fails at home. Coach Bell shares how he went from calling himself a marriage recovery coach to a truth teller who helps people confront hard realities, including infidelity and betrayal. He describes running from God after growing up as a pastor’s kid, wrestling with pride and disobedience, and eventually quitting his job to follow what he felt God was calling him to do. They discuss the pressure of reconciliation, the difference between shame and conviction, why you can’t earn grace, and how healing still carries consequences—especially when children ask painful questions. Coach Bell also reflects on his wife’s character, his father’s impact, and why he continues publicly sharing his story as an act of obedience. 00:00 Stoic Mask at Home 01:07 Welcome to Dear Son 02:44 Grateful Yet Heavy 06:00 No Highs No Lows 08:05 Where Im From 08:51 Dads Impact Legacy 12:53 Coaching and Calling 19:06 Running From God 22:46 Work Success as Vice 24:23 Winning Family Back 26:05 Rebuilding Through Faith 27:14 Do It For You 29:19 Reentry Pressure After Betrayal 30:52 Grace Over Shame 33:31 Noticing Real Change 35:18 Her Strength And Character 38:32 Rock Bottom In Separation 40:54 Fears For The Kids 43:38 Parenting With Transparency 45:42 Public Story And Backlash 49:23 Why It Is Worth It 53:32 Presenting A Loving God 54:39 Where To Find Him 55:16 Final Blessing And Sendoff #fathersonrelationship #adviceformen #modernfatherhood #adultchildren #lifelessonsformen #raisingmen #raisingkids #mantalk Channel Focus Areas: “What Fathers Should Teach Their Sons” “How to Be a Better Father” “Father Son Relationship Advice” “Mistakes Fathers Make” “Lessons Every Man Should Learn” Follow Coach Bear: https://instagram.com/officialcoachbear Also, if you've made it this far, don't forget to: 1. subscribe to the channel, 2. turn on the notifications, 3. like this video, 4. leave a comment, and 5. share this content with someone who needs it. The DSP: https://thedearsonpodcast.com Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors: Shop DSN Merch: https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital Love Kisha J Studios: https://houseoflkj.com My ebook: https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital/ols/products/20lifepromptsv1 My book (physical): https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital/ols/products/dear-son-what-i-wish-my-father-told-me-physical-copy Let’s connect socially: https://instagram.com/thedearsonpodcast https://facebook.com/thedearsonpodcast The Three Foundational Pillars of the DSP Community 1. Reveal trauma 2. Heal from trauma 3. Help through telling stories of it all “Better Man. Better Father.” The Dear Son, Network ® Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Men’s Mental Health, Fatherhood & Capacity: Dr. Jason Phillips on Therapy, Burnout, and Being Present On The Dear Son Show, D Johns talks with Dr. Jason Phillips, a licensed therapist and confidence coach, about men’s mental health, fatherhood, and learning to assess personal capacity. Phillips shares how corporate talks during Mental Health Month lead men to seek support, why therapists also need therapy, and how grief and major losses forced him to slow down and care for himself. They discuss the provider mindset, saying no to “raggedy yeses,” balancing career and family, and how parenting choices may not be understood until children reach their 20s. Phillips reflects on his own parents’ roles, emphasizes prioritizing family in real life and calendars, and encourages men to acknowledge struggles, take accountability, and take action while asking for help when needed. 00:00 Parenting For The Future 01:03 Show Intro And Apology 03:06 Meet Dr Jason Phillips 04:04 Mens Mental Health Month 06:32 Fatherhood And Self Care 08:45 Grief On Holidays 10:26 Why He Became A Therapist 14:37 Capacity And Saying No 22:55 Work Ethic Versus Family 27:07 Discipline And Dad Style 31:45 Therapists Need Therapy 39:03 Success Scripts And Identity 43:45 Raising Kids Without Pressure 45:32 Encouragement And Where To Find Him 46:58 Projects And Closing #fathersonrelationship #adviceformen #modernfatherhood #adultchildren #lifelessonsformen #raisingmen #raisingkids #mantalk Channel Focus Areas: “What Fathers Should Teach Their Sons” “How to Be a Better Father” “Father Son Relationship Advice” “Mistakes Fathers Make” “Lessons Every Man Should Learn” Follow Jason: https://instagram.com/drjasonphillips Also, if you've made it this far, don't forget to: 1. subscribe to the channel, 2. turn on the notifications, 3. like this video, 4. leave a comment, and 5. share this content with someone who needs it. The DSP: https://thedearsonpodcast.com Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors: Shop DSN Merch: https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital Love Kisha J Studios: https://houseoflkj.com My ebook: https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital/ols/products/20lifepromptsv1 My book (physical): https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital/ols/products/dear-son-what-i-wish-my-father-told-me-physical-copy Let’s connect socially: https://instagram.com/thedearsonpodcast https://facebook.com/thedearsonpodcast The Three Foundational Pillars of the DSP Community 1. Reveal trauma 2. Heal from trauma 3. Help through telling stories of it all “Better Man. Better Father.” The Dear Son, Network ® Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. Love + Kindness: The Two Ingredients That Saved My Marriage | Dear Son Show (Patrick Murphy) On this Father’s Day episode of The Dear Son Show, D Johns welcomes Patrick Murphy from Florida to discuss fatherhood, peace, and relationships. Patrick shares growing up in the Bay Area with nine siblings, learning entrepreneurship from his father, and being shaped by his parents’ divorce and contrasting parenting styles. He describes how his first 27-year marriage ended in divorce, leaving him bitter and searching for answers, which led him to study relationships and help teach a divorce and separation care ministry at One Community Church. In his second marriage, frequent divorce talks shifted after a spiritual warning and a series of “ice cream dates” focused on sharing childhood stories instead of issues, helping them heal. Patrick argues that relationships need both love and kindness, warns against weaponizing vulnerability, and says this approach brought peace at home and years without arguments. 00:00 Guarded Love Mindset 00:26 Kindness Keeps Love Alive 01:27 Welcome to Dear Son 02:55 Building a Peace System 04:36 Corporate vs Family Costs 07:02 Life Escalator and Overwhelm 09:52 Hiding Burdens in Marriage 11:03 Roots in the Bay 13:09 Nine Siblings and Dad Hustle 15:02 Parenting Styles and Lessons 18:35 Parents Divorce Impact 21:52 Breaking the Divorce Cycle 23:33 Divorce Ministry Insights 26:05 Nail in Tire Relationship Radar 28:27 Anti Divorce and Second Marriage 30:38 Ice Cream Date Reset 31:35 Healing The Inner Kids 33:01 Love And Kindness Formula 35:11 Why Counseling Can Backfire 36:54 No Arguments By Design 40:35 Kindness Beats Attitude 44:48 Peace At Home Changes Men 49:46 Hats And Lost Identity 52:48 Helpmeet And Safe Space 56:48 Stop Fixing Start Loving 58:59 Daily Practices To Stay Close 01:01:16 Customer Service Marriage Mindset 01:02:21 Book Plug And Farewell #fathersonrelationship #adviceformen #modernfatherhood #adultchildren #lifelessonsformen #raisingmen #raisingkids #mantalk #marriagecounseling Channel Focus Areas: “What Fathers Should Teach Their Sons” “How to Be a Better Father” “Father Son Relationship Advice” “Mistakes Fathers Make” “Lessons Every Man Should Learn” Follow Patrick: https://instagram.com/theconflictsoflife Also, if you've made it this far, don't forget to: 1. subscribe to the channel, 2. turn on the notifications, 3. like this video, 4. leave a comment, and 5. share this content with someone who needs it. The DSP: https://thedearsonpodcast.com Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors: Shop DSN Merch: https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital Love Kisha J Studios: https://houseoflkj.com My ebook: https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital/ols/products/20lifepromptsv1 My book (physical): https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital/ols/products/dear-son-what-i-wish-my-father-told-me-physical-copy Let’s connect socially: https://instagram.com/thedearsonpodcast https://facebook.com/thedearsonpodcast The Three Foundational Pillars of the DSP Community 1. Reveal trauma 2. Heal from trauma 3. Help through telling stories of it all “Better Man. Better Father.” The Dear Son, Network ® Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Read the Room: Awareness, Tact, and Raising Kids Into Adulthood Hosts D Johns and Jey Blac of the Dear Son Show discuss “reading the room” as a key life skill for kids and adults—balancing individuality with tact, context, and awareness of consequences. They talk about observing who children become around friends, resisting “go along to get along” behavior, and understanding how intent doesn’t erase harm when words land offensively. The conversation also covers parenting older teens and young adults: checking in often, being approachable, not dismissing “kid-like” gaps at 19–20, and helping kids pivot through phases without forcing a parent’s timeline. In dating, they stress consent: a yes can turn to no, and “no” (including hesitation) means stop. Follow the channel and leave a review to support more conversations like this. 00:00 No Means No 00:55 Welcome to Dear Son 01:28 Merch and Community Fuel 03:35 Read the Room Theme 04:35 Be Yourself With Limits 06:04 Parenting Individuality 07:11 Bishop the Brain Example 10:29 Corporate Code Switching 13:34 Peer Pressure and Yes Men 16:06 Context Tact and Access 22:14 Friends Choices and Consequences 26:36 Observe the Friend Group 27:40 Know Your Childs Role 28:42 Confidence Versus Ego 29:38 Spotting Behavior Extremes 30:35 Check In With Your Kids 32:52 Approachable Parent Energy 34:53 Dating And Consent 38:24 Why Are You Dating 40:14 Theyre Not Kids 44:38 Adult Child Still Yours 47:08 Scariest Parenting Fears 51:19 Closing Gratitude And Episode 200 54:07 DFW Pull Up Invite 56:40 Final Sign Off #fathersonrelationship #adviceformen #modernfatherhood #adultchildren #lifelessonsformen #raisingmen #raisingkids #mantalk Channel Focus Areas: “What Fathers Should Teach Their Sons” “How to Be a Better Father” “Father Son Relationship Advice” “Mistakes Fathers Make” “Lessons Every Man Should Learn” Follow James: https://instagram.com/jeyblac Also, if you've made it this far, don't forget to: 1. subscribe to the channel, 2. turn on the notifications, 3. like this video, 4. leave a comment, and 5. share this content with someone who needs it. The DSP: https://thedearsonpodcast.com Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors: Shop DSN Merch: https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital Love Kisha J Studios: https://houseoflkj.com My ebook: https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital/ols/products/20lifepromptsv1 My book (physical): https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital/ols/products/dear-son-what-i-wish-my-father-told-me-physical-copy Let’s connect socially: https://instagram.com/thedearsonpodcast https://facebook.com/thedearsonpodcast The Three Foundational Pillars of the DSP Community 1. Reveal trauma 2. Heal from trauma 3. Help through telling stories of it all “Better Man. Better Father.” The Dear Son, Network ® Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. King Cass Ajani on Fatherhood, Emotional Wellness & Healing: Dear Son Show (Zimbabwe to UK Journey) In this episode of The Dear Son Show, D Johns sits down with King Cass Ajani (Dumisani David Moyo), born in Zimbabwe and raised in the UK, to discuss identity, fatherhood, and emotional wellbeing for boys and men. Ajani shares memories of a joyful childhood in Harare, the abrupt move to South London at age 10, and his family’s fragmentation as his father became less present and left when Ajani was 14. He reflects on a father who was accomplished and confidence-building yet emotionally unavailable, and how grief after his father’s death led to a dark season before community, honesty, and therapy helped him rebuild. Ajani explains how his work mentoring men centers on curiosity, gentleness, and asking “Are you okay?”, and he shares his Brunch Brothers books and where to find his work online. 00:00 Emotions With Dad 01:07 Welcome To Dear Son 01:40 Meet Ajani From Zimbabwe 03:07 Growing Up In Harare 04:14 Family Shifts In UK 05:05 UK Culture And Food 06:36 Zimbabwe Comfort Food 08:28 Abrupt Move And Identity 10:32 Remembering His Father 13:07 Grace And Generations 17:54 Becoming A Father Figure 22:23 Calling And Credentials 23:31 When Doors Close 24:24 Divine Appointment Data 25:25 Surrendering the Dream 27:04 Curiosity With Young Men 32:14 Finding Okay After Loss 36:20 Gentle Parenting Lessons 38:09 Learning Love Elsewhere 43:12 Proud Not Pressured 47:55 Books Movement Next Steps 50:26 Closing Thanks Subscribe #fathersonrelationship #adviceformen #modernfatherhood #adultchildren #lifelessonsformen #raisingmen #raisingkids #mantalk #Zimbabwe #hararezimbabwe Channel Focus Areas: “What Fathers Should Teach Their Sons” “How to Be a Better Father” “Father Son Relationship Advice” “Mistakes Fathers Make” “Lessons Every Man Should Learn” Follow Ajani: https://instagram.com/ajanikingdom Ajani's books: An Invitation To The Table https://a.co/d/0bdMTdBz Four Fires https://a.co/d/0hfyHZvI Also, if you've made it this far, don't forget to: 1. subscribe to the channel, 2. turn on the notifications, 3. like this video, 4. leave a comment, and 5. share this content with someone who needs it. The DSP: https://thedearsonpodcast.com Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors: Shop DSN Merch: https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital Love Kisha J Studios: https://houseoflkj.com My ebook: https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital/ols/products/20lifepromptsv1 My book (physical): https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital/ols/products/dear-son-what-i-wish-my-father-told-me-physical-copy Let’s connect socially: https://instagram.com/thedearsonpodcast https://facebook.com/thedearsonpodcast The Three Foundational Pillars of the DSP Community 1. Reveal trauma 2. Heal from trauma 3. Help through telling stories of it all “Better Man. Better Father.” The Dear Son, Network ® Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. Dear Son: Not All Doors Are Created Equal | Closed Doors, Consistency & Mental Health On the Dear Son Show, hosts Jey Blac and D Johns discuss how closed doors can protect you and redirect you toward better opportunities, emphasizing that rewards are most sustainable when habits and discipline are established first. They share examples of a comedian whose oil-field dreams were denied but led to success in entertainment, and D Johns’ own career path where not getting one shipyard job opened a higher-paying role that shaped his leadership trajectory through learning each phase of the work. They compare life to a warehouse where each season offers tools and lessons, caution against forcing doors, celebrating too early via social media, and chasing outcomes without understanding the “why.” The conversation also addresses men’s mental health, resilience after setbacks, problem-solving, patience, and staying consistent while remaining open to unexpected opportunities. 00:00 Timing and Readiness 01:40 Show Intro and Catch Up 02:05 Weather Talk and Housekeeping 02:55 Sponsor Spotlight LKJ 04:39 Not All Doors Equal 05:40 Closed Door Opens Lane 08:47 Career Detour Pays Off 13:25 Warehouse of Life Lessons 17:22 Know the Why at Work 22:02 Teaching Self Serve Skills 25:35 Rainy Day Parenting Pivot 26:06 Rainy Day Driving Lessons 27:57 Closed Doors New Opportunities 28:52 Redefining Being Broke 30:14 Mens Mental Health Check 33:32 Consistency Opens Doors 37:49 Timing Rewards Sustainability 41:19 Social Media Early Praise 45:06 Support Through Reposts 49:13 Closing Story Life Plan #fathersonrelationship #adviceformen #modernfatherhood #adultchildren #lifelessonsformen #raisingmen #raisingkids #mantalk Channel Focus Areas: “What Fathers Should Teach Their Sons” “How to Be a Better Father” “Father Son Relationship Advice” “Mistakes Fathers Make” “Lessons Every Man Should Learn” Follow James: https://instagram.com/jeyblac Also, if you've made it this far, don't forget to: 1. subscribe to the channel, 2. turn on the notifications, 3. like this video, 4. leave a comment, and 5. share this content with someone who needs it. The DSP: https://thedearsonpodcast.com Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors: Shop DSN Merch: https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital Love Kisha J Studios: https://houseoflkj.com My ebook: https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital/ols/products/20lifepromptsv1 My book (physical): https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital/ols/products/dear-son-what-i-wish-my-father-told-me-physical-copy Let’s connect socially: https://instagram.com/thedearsonpodcast https://facebook.com/thedearsonpodcast The Three Foundational Pillars of the DSP Community 1. Reveal trauma 2. Heal from trauma 3. Help through telling stories of it all “Better Man. Better Father.” The Dear Son, Network ® Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. Dear Son Show: Dayshawn Robinson on Fatherhood, Ministry, and Raising Kids with Purpose On the Dear Son Show, host D Johns converses with Pastor Dashawn Robinson, who shares how growing up as a pastor’s kid in Brooklyn shaped his view of fatherhood, ministry, and influence. They discuss moments of disappointment and pain when fathers see their children impacted by “other voices,” including stories of being caught cursing and hiding a journal, and how those experiences revealed deeper concerns about intimacy and influence. Dayshawn explains his call to ministry, resisting it as a teenager, and how repeated “disruptions” led him to yield, including a pivotal incident where an officer spared him despite a weapon. He describes meeting his wife in high school, her family’s faith journey, graduate studies at Princeton, joining Change Church under Pastor Darius Daniels, and a healing conversation with his father. The episode emphasizes parenting as stewardship, God’s priorities of family and union, dual apprenticeship between parents and children, and leading with influence, fun, and values. 00:00 Caught Cussing as a Kid 01:40 Welcome to Dear Son Show 02:27 Guest Intro and Catching Up 04:08 Family Size and Atlanta Move 05:51 Church Planting in Atlanta 06:34 Growing Up Pastors Kid 09:03 Father or Pastor at Home 16:12 Gods Priorities Intimacy First 19:22 Third Grade Journal Story 26:42 Parenting Partnership With God 30:01 Why He Chose Ministry 32:49 Called Young and Running 35:31 Brooklyn Roots and Community Work 36:14 Prayer and Premonition 37:40 Undercover Bust at Wingate 38:19 Weapon Pat Down Mercy 39:46 Disruptions and Fatherhood 40:26 Meeting His Wife Young 41:51 Her Faith Transformation 45:13 Dreams Back to Seminary 47:43 Telling Dad New Calling 50:16 Origin and Ownership Parenting 55:26 Dual Apprenticeship Lessons 59:11 Fun Land Dada Parenting 01:08:52 Growing Pains No Offseason 01:13:10 Safety Versus Discovery 01:15:48 What He Wishes Dad Said 01:17:34 Where to Find Him Outro #fathersonrelationship #adviceformen #modernfatherhood #adultchildren #lifelessonsformen #raisingmen #raisingkids #mantalk #changechurch Channel Focus Areas: “What Fathers Should Teach Their Sons” “How to Be a Better Father” “Father Son Relationship Advice” “Mistakes Fathers Make” “Lessons Every Man Should Learn” Follow Dashawn: https://instagram.com/thisfunctionalfamilytv Also, if you've made it this far, don't forget to: 1. subscribe to the channel, 2. turn on the notifications, 3. like this video, 4. leave a comment, and 5. share this content with someone who needs it. The DSP: https://thedearsonpodcast.com Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors: Shop DSN Merch: https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital Love Kisha J Studios: https://houseoflkj.com My ebook: https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital/ols/products/20lifepromptsv1 My book (physical): https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital/ols/products/dear-son-what-i-wish-my-father-told-me-physical-copy Let’s connect socially: https://instagram.com/thedearsonpodcast https://facebook.com/thedearsonpodcast The Three Foundational Pillars of the DSP Community 1. Reveal trauma 2. Heal from trauma 3. Help through telling stories of it all “Better Man. Better Father.” The Dear Son, Network ® Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. Two Sides to the Coin: Parenting, Perspective, and Better Preparation | Dear Son Show In this episode of The Dear Son Show, hosts Jey Blac and D. Johns discuss the importance of perspective and “the other side of the coin,” using the idea of cassette tape B-sides to illustrate value beyond what’s most visible. They share real-life parenting and responsibility lessons, including a story about poor planning while moving a son out of his college dorm and frustrations with household cleanliness and accountability. The conversation expands to how parental coddling can create dependency, how to correct behavior without damaging relationships, and how to connect important responsibilities to personal desires. They also reflect on friendships across life phases, the impact of first impressions and presentation, and the lasting effect of adults who genuinely engage young people—especially those seen as “troublemakers.” 00:00 Real Listening Matters 00:45 Show Intro and Catching Up 03:02 Two Sides of a Coin 04:12 B Sides Explained 06:23 College Move Out Chaos 16:22 Moral Lack of Planning 17:04 Anchored to Bad Habits 18:46 Household Mess and Discipline 24:46 Coddling Creates Dependence 27:57 Embarrassment and Accountability 30:39 Rational Disapproval 32:37 Desire Drives Consistency 33:30 Phases and Day Twos 37:54 Time and Bonding 41:08 No Enemies Energy 43:22 Parenting Open Mind 48:24 Teaching Respectful Presence 53:20 First Impressions Matter 56:42 Support the Brand 59:39 Closing Reflections #fathersonrelationship #adviceformen #modernfatherhood #adultchildren #lifelessonsformen #raisingmen #raisingkids #mantalk Channel Focus Areas: “What Fathers Should Teach Their Sons” “How to Be a Better Father” “Father Son Relationship Advice” “Mistakes Fathers Make” “Lessons Every Man Should Learn” Follow James: https://instagram.com/jeyblac Also, if you've made it this far, don't forget to: 1. subscribe to the channel, 2. turn on the notifications, 3. like this video, 4. leave a comment, and 5. share this content with someone who needs it. The DSP: https://thedearsonpodcast.com Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors: Shop DSN Merch: https://dear-son-merch.creator-spring.com/listing/the-dear-son-show Love Kisha J Studios: https://houseoflkj.com My ebook: https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital/ols/products/20lifepromptsv1 My book (physical): https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital/ols/products/dear-son-what-i-wish-my-father-told-me-physical-copy Let’s connect socially: https://instagram.com/thedearsonpodcast https://facebook.com/thedearsonpodcast The Three Foundational Pillars of the DSP Community 1. Reveal trauma 2. Heal from trauma 3. Help through telling stories of it all “Better Man. Better Father.” The Dear Son, Network ® Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Quentin Harris on Fatherhood, Ministry, and Staying Humble in the Spotlight | Dear Son Show On the Dear Son Show, host D Johns welcomes back QuIntin Harris, the young adult director at Concord Church, to discuss busy family life with a daughter in competitive dance and theater and a toddler son, and the ongoing need to “slow down” and stay present. They explore the tension of serving in ministry while prioritizing family, eliminating distractions, and being honest about motives as public recognition grows. Quentin shares how early ambition to grow the ministry through networking was misread as clout-chasing, prompting him to step back and let God lead, and he emphasizes keeping grounded friends for counsel amid shifting perceptions. The conversation also covers faith being marketed, balancing struggle and prosperity, how fatherhood reshaped his understanding of God’s unconditional love and grace, navigating church culture and titles, and ending with an encouragement that it’s never too late to come home to God. 00:00 Lives Changed Calling 00:49 Show Intro Welcome Back 01:32 Dad Life Busy Season 03:27 Church Role Credentials 05:07 Slow Down Parenting 08:00 Balancing Kids Schedules 10:25 Ministry Family Priority 13:44 Ambition Versus Leading 20:03 Grounded By Real Friends 21:42 Stewarding Recognition 24:04 Donkey Story Perception 25:18 Need Sound Counsel 26:10 Faith Beyond Appearances 26:32 Marketing Christianity Today 28:38 Balance Struggle and Blessing 30:15 Ministry and Fatherhood 32:29 Unconditional Love Lens 35:30 Grace Paid in Advance 37:09 Black Sheep in Church 42:07 Impact Over Titles 44:55 Witness in Real Life 47:41 How God Sees Me 52:29 Coming Home and Shift 54:42 Podcast Accountability 56:35 Hard Truth Accountability 58:46 Final Wrap and Blessing #fathersonrelationship #adviceformen #modernfatherhood #adultchildren #lifelessonsformen #raisingmen #raisingkids #mantalk Channel Focus Areas: “What Fathers Should Teach Their Sons” “How to Be a Better Father” “Father Son Relationship Advice” “Mistakes Fathers Make” “Lessons Every Man Should Learn” Follow Quinton: https://instagram.com/q.rius.mind Also, if you've made it this far, don't forget to: 1. subscribe to the channel, 2. turn on the notifications, 3. like this video, 4. leave a comment, and 5. share this content with someone who needs it. The DSP: https://thedearsonpodcast.com Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors: Shop DSN Merch: https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital Love Kisha J Studios: https://houseoflkj.com My ebook: https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital/ols/products/20lifepromptsv1 My book (physical): https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital/ols/products/dear-son-what-i-wish-my-father-told-me-physical-copy Let’s connect socially: https://instagram.com/thedearsonpodcast https://facebook.com/thedearsonpodcast The Three Foundational Pillars of the DSP Community 1. Reveal trauma 2. Heal from trauma 3. Help through telling stories of it all “Better Man. Better Father.” The Dear Son, Network ® Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. Why Sons Stop Talking to Their Fathers | The Dear Son, Show The hosts use ChatGPT to suggest discussion topics for the Dear Son, Show and choose “Why sons stop talking to their fathers,” reflecting on how fathers’ seriousness, constant accountability, and communication style can make kids seek the “path of least resistance” with mom instead. They discuss male ego and pride when a child brings issues to the mother first, the importance of asking why a son doesn’t feel comfortable approaching dad, and how parents can present a unified front without using mom as a buffer. They emphasize balancing love and grace with timely, appropriate lessons, especially as older teens and young adults can walk away. They encourage dads to initiate regular, even trivial conversations so their voice isn’t only heard when something is wrong. 00:00 Asking AI For Topics 01:39 Choosing The Episode Theme 02:43 Welcome To Dear Son 04:10 AI Recap And Reframe 05:18 Family Updates And Summer Break 10:16 DFW Home Base And Merch 11:46 Unhinged Episode Deadline 13:41 Why Sons Go Quiet 17:23 Mom Vs Dad The Yes Path 23:53 Ego And Handling Silence 26:47 Unified Parenting Front 28:00 Accountability Builds Roots 30:00 Correcting With Love 32:48 Ego And Comfort Responses 36:42 Choosing The Right Tone 42:50 Uncle James Work Ethic 46:26 Discipline Over Comfort 51:25 Normalize Casual Connection 53:52 Steamed Syrup Debate 56:14 Final Charge On Silence #fathersonrelationship #adviceformen #modernfatherhood #adultchildren #lifelessonsformen #raisingmen #fatherhoodidentity #mantalk #fathersondiscussions Channel Focus Areas: “What Fathers Should Teach Their Sons” “How to Be a Better Father” “Father Son Relationship Advice” “Mistakes Fathers Make” “Lessons Every Man Should Learn” Follow James: https://instagram.com/jeyblac Also, if you've made it this far, don't forget to: 1. subscribe to the channel, 2. turn on the notifications, 3. like this video, 4. leave a comment, and 5. share this content with someone who needs it. The DSP: https://thedearsonpodcast.com Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors: Shop DSN Merch: https://dear-son-merch.creator-spring.com/listing/the-dear-son-show Love Kisha J Studios: https://houseoflkj.com My ebook: https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital/ols/products/20lifepromptsv1 My book (physical): https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital/ols/products/dear-son-what-i-wish-my-father-told-me-physical-copy Let’s connect socially: https://instagram.com/thedearsonpodcast https://facebook.com/thedearsonpodcast The Three Foundational Pillars of the DSP Community 1. Reveal trauma 2. Heal from trauma 3. Help through telling stories of it all “Better Man. Better Father.” The Dear Son, Network ® Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy