From Jordans to $580K: Teaching Kids Ownership with Wall Street With Wallace On the Dear Son Show, host Jey Blac welcomes financial analyst and chief market strategist Wallace Fisher (“Wall Street With Wallace”), a husband, father in a blended family of seven, and Christ follower, to discuss fatherhood through financial literacy. Fisher shares how his investing journey began with Home Depot’s employee stock plan and 401(k), how a spiritual advisor inspired him to give assets instead of big Christmas gifts, and how consistently buying his son stocks in companies he used helped build a portfolio that reached $580,000—leading the son to quit football due to CTE concerns and pursue portfolio management. They discuss starting early with kids, routines for learning the market, the dangers of internet “tips,” the value of mentorship and accountability, and beginner approaches like disciplined saving, ETFs, and researching fundamentals. Follow the channel, subscribe, and leave a review. 00:00 Gifts Into Stocks 01:29 Show Intro And Guest 03:03 Meet Wallace Fisher 05:20 Family And Athletes 07:50 Finance Origin Story 10:00 Home Depot To 200K 12:35 Christmas As Assets 16:00 Quitting Football Shock 19:48 Parenting Evolves Over Time 24:21 Kids Learn By Watching 26:32 Internet Investing Warnings 29:17 Routine First Steps 31:30 Daily Reading Habit 33:59 Mentorship Over Ego 39:07 Class Structure Accountability 43:27 Starting With Small Money 48:50 Portfolio Basics ETFs 51:55 Research Beats Cheap Stocks 55:10 Contact Info Wrap Up #fathersonrelationship #adviceformen #modernfatherhood #adultchildren #lifelessonsformen #raisingmen #raisingkids #mantalk #5starathlete #texasfootball #fridaynightlights 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” Shop DSN Merch: https://thedearsonshop.store 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: Love Kisha J Studios: https://houseoflkj.com 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: Tomorrow Isn’t Promised — Condensing the Lessons, Health Wake-Ups & Dating vs. Marriage Energy Hosts D Johns and Jey Blac open the Dear Son Show by reflecting on health wake-up calls, accountability, and support Jey has received while chronicling his fitness and recovery journey. They emphasize that tomorrow isn’t promised and urge parents to “condense” key conversations with their kids rather than delaying important lessons. They discuss how children can misread a parent’s communication, reinforce that love and frustration can coexist, and argue that correction shows belief in a child. The conversation shifts to relationships: distinguishing lust, love, sex, and long-term consequences, warning against applying “marriage energy” in dating, and advising sons to understand value, phases, and self-awareness. They also defend having practical talks about protection without “letting the streets” educate kids, encouraging listeners to stop leaving critical conversations to chance. 00:00 Cold Open Banter 00:51 Welcome to Dear Son 01:31 Health Scare Update 02:58 Fitness Accountability Plan 04:37 Tomorrow Isn’t Promised 07:43 Condense the Lessons 10:58 Love Not Performance 15:54 Correction Means Belief 19:25 Dating vs Marriage Energy 24:19 Commitment Clocks 26:20 Environment Shapes Love 27:38 Fixer Fantasy Trap 29:26 Value Over Hope 33:16 Sex Love Decoupling 35:32 Real Talk Protection 38:33 Talk Before Streets 42:55 Conversations Cost 44:51 Final Thanks Goodbye #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” Shop DSN Merch: https://thedearsonshop.store 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: Love Kisha J Studios: https://houseoflkj.com 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. From Gangs to Purpose: Louie McClain II on Fatherhood, Identity, and Building Pathways On The Dear Son Show, host (D Johns) converses with Louie McClain II from Arlington, Texas, who recounts getting involved in gangs, hiding violence and drug activity from his Liberian immigrant mother, and a pivotal school incident caught on camera that devastated her. Louie explains how seeking protection, acceptance, clout, and a father figure drew him deeper into that life amid a diverse, volatile environment, while his biological father was largely absent after moving to Delaware and later kicked him out. After college in Pensacola studying criminal justice, he found purpose helping at-risk young men and worked in juvenile justice for seven years. Now a father of two, he discusses being unprepared for parenting, challenges of having hard conversations with kids, and building a clear vision through entrepreneurship, including Melanin Origins, The Meditative Coach, and leading the nonprofit Building Pathways to connect disadvantaged people to high-paying construction careers. 00:00 Caught on Camera 00:22 Purpose From Pain 00:57 Welcome to Dear Son 01:53 Optimism and Enthusiasm 02:48 Leaving Home and College 03:48 Arlington and Gang Life 04:47 Why Criminal Justice 06:35 Drawn to the Streets 08:55 Home Life and Hiding It 11:32 School Fight Intervention 13:25 Acceptance and Father Figures 16:32 Identity as African American 17:38 Biological Father Story 23:15 What a Father Absence Costs 25:26 Needing Dad at Any Age 26:54 Custody And Ages 27:29 Unprepared Fatherhood 29:01 Choosing To Be Present 30:24 Learning A New Blueprint 32:13 What To Tell The Kids 34:45 Timing Hard Conversations 38:20 Work Versus Family 41:30 Becoming This Version 44:01 Building Melanin Origins 45:05 Vision And Identity Shift 50:38 Building Pathways Mission 55:20 Where To Find Him 56:00 Closing Thoughts #fathersonrelationship #adviceformen #modernfatherhood #adultchildren #lifelessonsformen #raisingmen #raisingkids #mantalk #DearSon #Fatherhood #JuvenileJustice #SecondChances #Mentorship #FatherSon #YouthMentoring #Redemption 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” Shop DSN Merch: https://thedearsonshop.store Follow Louie: https://instagram.com/meditativecoach 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: Love Kisha J Studios: https://houseoflkj.com 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: Which Side of the Process Are You On? Boundaries, Criticism & Real Growth On The Dear Son Show, hosts Jey Blac and D Johns discuss how society treats disagreement and criticism, arguing that always “taking the high road” can enable disrespect if boundaries aren’t set and enforced. They explore “which side of the process” you’re on—waiting for outcomes versus doing the work—using an orange vs. fresh-squeezed juice analogy, and connect it to parenting, public perception, and social media clips shaping opinions. They emphasize training people how to treat you, defending your name when boundaries are breached, and teaching children awareness, environment-reading, and how behavior communicates value—especially in risky social settings. The episode closes with announcements of a docuseries and live event, and a personal doc-style segment beginning August 15, 2026, following a 90-day health journey after a dangerous blood-pressure reading and a commitment to lifestyle and nutrition changes. 00:00 Disagreeing Feels Forbidden 00:59 Meet Dear Son Show 01:23 Texas Heat Warmup 01:49 Which Side of Process 02:26 Orange Juice Mindset 03:23 Critics and High Road 04:50 Parenting Under Scrutiny 05:53 Kids Pushback Dialogues 08:32 Dishes Lesson Boundaries 10:41 Clips and Misjudgment 11:08 Stop Taking High Road 15:36 Training Treatment Boundaries 16:56 Defending Your Name 18:22 Knowing Your Worth 19:10 Value Shown Not Said 19:38 Common Denominator Check 20:23 Dump Truck Or Jewel Box 22:21 Teaching Kids Awareness 24:43 Environments Shape You 29:00 Twenties Are Theory 29:38 Consequences Lag Lesson 31:33 Elders Were Right 33:26 Network Updates And Events 34:56 High Road And Gratitude 37:42 Docuseries Day One 38:30 Health Wake Up Call 39:35 Assessment And Lifestyle 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://thedearsonshop.store Love Kisha J Studios: https://houseoflkj.com 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. NéAndré Broussard on Fatherhood, Vulnerability & Building Blac Menswear | Dear Son Show On The Dear Son Show, host D Johns talks with NéAndré Broussard—child of God, husband, father, and visionary entrepreneur—about how his Marine father’s disciplined presence shaped his approach to parenting, structure, and being a dad who’s not a friend. Broussard shares how corporate travel and the loneliness of hotel life pushed him toward full-time entrepreneurship, and how his wife Erica’s support, therapy, and better communication helped him lead through a difficult transition while learning to be vulnerable. He explains Blac Menswear’s mission to change narratives about Black men through content, storytelling, experiences, service, and global brotherhood, including navigating early backlash and defining excellence as aspirational. Broussard credits the vision’s origin to Philando Castile’s killing and describes goals to become a destination platform for Black men. Subscribe and comment with the moment that resonated most. 00:00 Backlash and Criticism 01:00 Show Welcome and Guest Intro 03:00 Roots in Houston and Dallas 03:47 Marine Dad to Softer Side 07:14 Presence Is Production 11:33 Hotel Door Turning Point 15:45 Wife as the Rock 20:04 Rough Transition and Therapy 26:46 Modeling Conflict for Kids 28:57 Nonverbal Damage Lessons 30:36 Raising Boys Presently 34:07 Travel Mindset Lessons 35:51 Father Not Friend 37:52 What Is Blac Menswear 42:05 Excellence As Standard 45:27 Backlash And Staying Ten Toes 51:34 Vision Sparked By Philando 57:31 Essence For Men Dream 01:01:34 Vulnerability Advice To Sons 01:04:34 Where To Find Him #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: Where Did That Come From? Why Examples, Culture, and Honesty Matter Hosts D Johns and Jey Blac open The Dear Son Show with light family updates, then center the episode on the question, “Son, where did that come from?”—a prompt for understanding the roots of a child’s emotions, choices, and hesitation to communicate. They discuss why examples matter in learning decency and relationship skills, how cultural norms shape expectations and conflict, and why authenticity—rather than sending a “representative”—is crucial in dating and marriage. The conversation stresses sharing age-appropriate real-life stories and lessons, addressing red flags and abusive behavior early, and not covering for harmful actions to avoid consequences. They emphasize checking children’s reactions in sports and life, being intentional about trade-offs, and using honest dialogue to equip sons beyond what they observe at home. 00:00 Fatherhood Reference Point 00:42 Show Intro and Hosts 01:05 Back to School Pickup Chaos 02:09 Grandbaby Turns Two 03:47 Where Did That Come From 06:19 Comment Sparked the Topic 08:58 Why Examples Matter 11:53 Decency vs Relationship History 14:52 Cultural Norms and Ethnocentrism 18:29 Family Culture Inside the House 19:14 Kids Growing Up and Parenting Shifts 20:59 Authenticity in Relationships 22:23 Safety Nonnegotiables 23:52 Tell The Whole Story 25:50 Drop The Representative 33:43 Dating Without Attachments 35:29 Modeling Is Not Enough 37:43 Checking Aggression Early 41:17 Stop Covering Abuse 46:45 Tradeoffs And Farewell #fathersonrelationship #adviceformen #modernfatherhood #adultchildren #lifelessonsformen #raisingmen #raisingkids #mantalk Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors: The Dear Son, Shop: https://thedearsonshop.store Love Kisha J Studios: https://houseoflkj.com 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 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: Who Do You Think You Are? | Lessons vs. Examples, Ego, and Receiving Wisdom In this episode of The Dear Son Show, hosts Jey Blac and D Johns discuss identity and the question “Who do you think you are?” through fatherhood, focusing on how people—especially younger generations—often discredit advice by “considering the source” rather than the lesson. They debate whether someone with failures (like multiple divorces or an overweight doctor) can still offer valid wisdom, and warn against seeking to invalidate others, getting stuck on word choice (like “universe” vs. God), or creating echo chambers. They explore how God’s answers may come in unexpected “packaging,” how disregarding guidance can become self-sabotage, and how imposter syndrome and feeling undeserving can undermine growth. The hosts share personal reflections on parenting, missed opportunities, and staying open to learning from anywhere, then preview upcoming Dear Son Network projects including a series with Jey Blac’s dad and a health documentary. 00:00 Lessons for My Kids 00:51 Welcome to Dear Son 01:55 Episode Theme Identity 03:27 Parents Get Dismissed 05:00 Consider the Source 06:59 Invalidation Culture 10:48 Doctor Example Marketing 13:36 Universe vs God Wordplay 17:50 Don’t Worship People 20:14 Sports Coach Breakthrough 23:47 Adult Children Advice 24:09 Lessons for My Kids 25:06 Consistency Beats Hype 26:23 Shortcut Wisdom Story 30:03 Dad’s Missed Opportunities 32:07 Beyond Your Bubble 34:46 Stop Asking Why Me 38:14 Imposter Syndrome Trap 40:15 Fatherhood Second Chances 43:10 Network Projects Update 46:00 Closing Thanks #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. Carlton Young (CY) on PTSD, Fatherhood, and Leading From Clarity | Dear Son Show On the Dear Son Show, host D Johns talks with guest Carlton Young (CY, “Mr. 8020”) about fatherhood, identity, and healing through faith and self-awareness. CY shares his background growing up in Birmingham, being adopted by his stepfather, and learning discipline and work ethic from a stern but present dad. He explains how trauma—including being shot at Fort Hood, multiple surgeries, lasting numbness, and an unrecovered bullet near his spine—contributed to PTSD, anxiety, and damaged relationships, including the collapse of his first marriage and strain in his second. CY describes confronting “survival scripts,” improving communication, forgiving himself, and renewing his mind through daily time with God. He discusses writing The Discipline to Finish, leading Mindset U, and his goal to impact a million men by helping them lead from clarity, not chaos. 00:00 Surviving the Shooting 00:38 Welcome to Dear Son 01:52 How’s Your Heart 02:19 Communication and Leadership 04:41 Roots and Survival Scripts 07:29 Growing Up Overseas 09:18 A Stern but Present Dad 12:29 Learning to Say I Love You 13:37 Parenting and Hard Feedback 15:06 Shot at Fort Hood 16:23 Joining the Army Fast 23:20 Leaving the Military 23:44 Starting Over in Dallas 24:54 Work Hustle and Uncertainty 26:41 Career Pivots 28:00 Sales Inspiration 28:45 Fatherhood After Trauma 29:38 Faith Awakening 33:24 PTSD And Healing 35:36 Repairing Family Bonds 39:21 Self Forgiveness 42:01 Writing The Book 45:04 Stewarding The Calling 47:19 Mission For Men 53:21 Where To Find Him 54:42 Final 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 CY: https://instagram.com/iam8020nation and www.carlton-young.com 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, I’m Disappointed: How Fathers Can Communicate Disappointment Without Damaging Trust In this episode of The Dear Son Show, hosts D Johns and Jey Blac discuss how fathers can communicate disappointment in ways that teach growth without harming a child’s identity. They open with life updates, then frame the topic around being disappointed in one’s parenting approach—especially not exposing children to enough early on and later trying to overcorrect. Using seven research-based prompts, they explore separating identity from behavior, how tone and nonverbal cues can wound, turning disappointment into a conversation instead of a verdict, aiming for growth over guilt, regulating emotions before addressing issues, offering reassurance after accountability, and focusing on what lesson a child will remember long-term. They share personal examples about sarcasm, facial expressions, escalation, consequences, and the importance of revisiting conversations to repair trust. 00:00 Exposure Both Sides 00:57 Show Intro And Hosts 01:18 Conclave Week Talk 02:42 Back To School Reset 04:18 Family Health Updates 05:11 Dear Son Im Disappointed 07:41 Separate Identity Behavior 12:43 Consequences And Accountability 00:12 Tone Speaks Loudest 22:17 Car Wash Teachable Moment 27:20 Conversation Not Verdict 32:31 Breaking Trauma Reactions 33:27 Dad Brain Fence Moment 35:56 Guilt Versus Growth 38:44 Stuck in Guilt Debate 40:47 Calm Teachable Moments 46:56 Reassurance After Accountability 51:17 Lessons Kids Remember 58:35 Closing Intentional Parenting #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. Leon Brown on Fatherhood, Marriage Storms, and Breaking Generational Cycles | Dear Son Show On the Dear Son Show, host D Johns talks with special guest Leon Brown (itsrevleon) about growing up in East Oakland raised by his praying grandmother and supported by his older brother, while navigating life without an active father. Leon shares how faith in Jesus Christ grounded him, how he now views his father with grace while still acknowledging the lack of effort, and why he’s intentional about giving his own children what he didn’t have—presence, guidance, and affection. The conversation explores learning manhood and marriage without a model, the impact of pornography and lust, marrying at 19 after sensing God’s direction, and practical marriage preparation like self-awareness, communication, and weathering storms. Leon also shares metaphors about God’s timing, and invites men to “Breaking Bread With Brothers” on August 29 in DeSoto, Texas. 00:00 Provider Pressure 01:02 Show Intro Guest 01:49 Faith Foundation 02:16 Raised By Grandma 03:50 Oakland Roots 04:48 Called From Childhood 06:31 Grandma Kept It Real 07:52 Big Brother Mentor 09:47 Absent Father Impact 12:32 Grace And Cycles 16:03 Present Dad Mission 21:12 Marriage Lessons 23:37 Porn Exposure Begins 25:05 Lust Without Guidance 27:01 Why Lust Feels Normal 28:15 Married at Nineteen 29:53 Waiting and Temptation 33:11 Preparing for Marriage 35:23 Friction and Change 37:13 Family Models and Aging Parents 40:03 Ego and Real Feedback 41:41 Provider Pressure Seasons 45:31 Enjoy the Ride 48:38 Gods Protective Delays 51:36 Where to Find Leon 53:44 Closing 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 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