
I had a fascinating conversation with Andy Williams Jr. about why it's so important for fathers to teach their kids a trade or skill. We discuss how that experience can be a great opportunity to bond with our kids. In our discussion we also explore the spiritual connection between the trades and character development.Andy Williams Jr. is a mentor, speaker and minister. He also owns a painting company and has helped many men and fathers going through tough situations to find their identity and purpose as well as find employment.You can learn more about Andy Williams Jr. and contact him at:https://andywilliamsjr.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thefatherhoodchallengepodcast/donations
Oct 20, 2022
27 min

Jonathan Catherman is a sociologist and educator who has worked in the education field for over 24 years. He speaks worldwide to diverse audiences of all ages and is the author of the bestselling books for teens The Manual to Manhood and The Manual to Middle School. He and his wife founded the 1M Mentoring Foundation which focuses on mentoring character and life skills in youth.In our conversation Jonathan shares some of this thoughts about manhood and simple things dads can do to teach and model healthy masculinity for their kids while creating a tight bond and making great memories.To learn more about what Jonathan and his wife Erica are doing visit:https://thecathermans.com/To learn about the 1M Mentoring Foundation visit:https://www.1mmentoring.org/To purchase his book Raising Them Ready or any of his other books, visit:https://amzn.to/3yArZ0xSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thefatherhoodchallengepodcast/donations
Oct 12, 2022
27 min

Rupesh Bhambwani founded Cool Dad's Club from his home in Bombay, India (Mumbai). Cool Dad's Club is a social group where dads from all over the world can come together as a global community and share stories and experiences as well as get help with questions and problems.In this episode, Rupesh and I discuss why it is essential for all dads to be part of a community of dads for dads.Connect with Cool Dad's Club on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/cooldadsclubofficialConnect with Cool Dad's Club on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/groups/10484878/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thefatherhoodchallengepodcast/donations
Oct 6, 2022
27 min

Magnus Moosa learned how to be a father through trial and error encountering the same struggles all other fathers do. But Magnus was persistent in doing the research and searching for answers to his questions, highly motivated to be the best father he could to his kids and a stable rock for his wife. Magnus became sought after by his family and friends for expert advice and coaching. When people everywhere starting coming to him with some of the same questions he decided to pack all of his knowledge into a book to help other dads. In this episode Magus share some of wisdom and experience with us as he talks about his new book.You can find Baby Boo-Boos here:https://amzn.to/3R6R1KOTake the free quiz here and see where you stand:magnusmoosa.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thefatherhoodchallengepodcast/donations
Sep 22, 2022
28 min

Jake Edling talks about his new book The New Daddy Experience. Jake is also a speaker and dad coach. As a father of 7 kids he shares some of his wisdom from experience such as the 5 baby cries, how to identify them and what the mean. He also talks about how most dads fall into postpartum or post natal depression and what dads can do to get through it. Jake also gives away some of the best kept secrets such as a manual in the form of an app called Oliiki for dads to walk them through parenting in the 1st 1,000 days.You can purchase The New Daddy Experience here:https://amzn.to/3TZGvI2Learn more about Oliiki and how to download here:https://www.oliikiapp.com/To learn more about the 5 baby cries visit:https://www.dunstanbaby.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thefatherhoodchallengepodcast/donations
Sep 15, 2022
28 min

Steven Kennedy has experienced birth trauma and post natal depression when his son was born in 2017. Because of this Seven learned that there was little work being done to educate and help dads through the birth process before, during and after. The idea of dads experiencing birth trauma and post natal depression was unheard of by most including medical professionals. Steven has done extensive research to learn more and uncover more facts about dads who go through this and how they can be better helped. On this episode Steven shares with us what he's learned and how dads can be better prepared for the birth experience before, during and after.Steven is the founder of Prepare Foundation and Birthing Dads. He has done extensive coaching and spoken at many events to educate the world about the support dads need around a pregnancy.You fan find out more about the Prepare Foundation here:https://prepare.org.au/You can learn more about Birthing Dads here:https://www.birthingdads.com.au/You can learn more about DadPad here:https://thedadpad.co.uk/Follow Birthing Dads on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/birthingdadsFollow Birthing Dads on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/birthingdads/Follow the Prepare Foundation on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/preparefoundation/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thefatherhoodchallengepodcast/donations
Sep 9, 2022
28 min

Peter Mutabazi came from from a home of extreme poverty in Uganda, Africa where sleeping on a dirt bed and going days without food were normal. He also endured countless nights of violent beatings from his dad. In Peters book Now I Am Known he writes about how he escaped and years later found kindness and love from a man how brought him into his own family and treated him as his own son. Peter shares how being in the face of horror from the Rwandan genocide brought him before God and how in that moment he accepted Jesus and allowed his life to be changed. Peter is now a foster dad and has adopted children of his own and continues to advocate for children who need to be known and heard. You can get Now I Am Known Here:https://amzn.to/3cqqgTyTo learn more about Peter click on the link below:https://nowiamknown.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thefatherhoodchallengepodcast/donations
Aug 30, 2022
27 min

Chris Bruno talks about his book, Sage, A Man's Guide into His Second Passage. He also talks to Fathers about the dreaded midlife crisis and why so many men approach it as an attempt to reclaim their relevance in life. Chris explains that instead of seeing mid life as a bad thing, it is actually the point where we can become a sage if we choose to, In this episode he explains why and how a father arrives at his purpose as a sage finding the ultimate fulfillment and meaning in life.You can purchase Sage here:https://amzn.to/3QJLkTSMan Maker Projecthttps://amzn.to/3Kc4qzJRestory by Restoration Counseling:https://www.restory.life/Restoration Projecthttps://www.restorationproject.net/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thefatherhoodchallengepodcast/donations
Aug 23, 2022
27 min

Allen Carter talks with me about his book and the many years he spent writing letters to his kids and the impact it had on both their lives and his. We also talk about the impact this book can have on other families and why dads might want to consider writing to their kids as well. Allen discusses the importance of leaving a legacy for your kids and future generations and simple ways you can do this. Letters from a father is filled with nuggets of wisdom that he shared with his kids and that you can share with yours too. If you struggle to have meaningful conversations with your kids this book will help you get started.You can find Letters from a father here:https://amzn.to/3Aw5URTAll proceeds from the book go to Chicago Home Academy. To learn more visit the link below:https://chicagohopeacademy.org/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thefatherhoodchallengepodcast/donations
Aug 18, 2022
28 min

Chris Meyer has been in the funeral home business owning multiple funeral homes for over 17years. During this time Chris has learned what really matters such as spending quality time with family, making memories and leaving a legacy. Chris also talks about how to have important and meaningful conversations with your kids and the legacy that matters most to them. Chris is also an author and in this episode talks about why he wrote The Book of Moments and how this book can be the perfect tool for not only understanding who you are, but also for leaving a legacy for your kids and future generations.You can order the book here:https://amzn.to/3SCKyJwTo learn more about Chris, visit his website here:http://chrismeyerauthor.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thefatherhoodchallengepodcast/donations
Aug 9, 2022
27 min
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