Father Matters

On our show today, we discuss Fathers for Scholars with Steve Browning. Fathers for Scholars (F4S) is a dedicated group of people who are passionate to help present-day father’s be victorious over the current challenges they face. Fathers for Scholars endeavor to support young fathers who never benefited from the enrichment of a male role model in the home while growing up. We assist these deservi...

On today's show, we discuss DADLY Wisdom: Untold StoriesThat Represent the True Faces of Fatherhood with Jennifer Jordan. Jennifer is a California-based author with a passion for celebrating the spiritual in our daily lives and educating others. As a huge advocate of equal parenting for dads, Jennifer spent many years searching for and interviewing the fathers of DADLY Wisdom. She now offers their...

On our show today, we discuss Dealing With A Narcissist Ex-Spouse with ShaRon Rea, Certified Life and Parenting Coach. Narcissistic personality disorder is a mental disorder in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance, a deep need for admiration and a lack of empathy for others. But behind this mask of ultra-confidence lies a fragile self-esteem that’s vulnerable to the slightes...

On today's show, we discussThe St. Mary’s Food Bank Summer Kids Cafe program with Jose Urteaga. St. Mary’s Food Bank is looking for new partners to participate in their summer Kids Cafe program, where they deliver free meals to schools, libraries, community centers, apartment complexes, etc. so they may then distribute those meals to kiddos in their community. Guest Speaker Information: Jose Urtea...

On today's show, we discuss Kids and Cars with Dawn Peabody. Every day, children are left unattended in or around vehicles – a danger most people greatly underestimate. Hyperthermia, power window strangulations, and low-speed high severity crush injuries like backovers and frontovers typify what happens when children are left alone in or around motor vehicles on private property. This emerging pub...

On today's show, we discuss Parenting Time vs. Legal Decision Making with Family Law Attorney Wendy Hernandez. According to Sacks Tierney P.A. The terms "legal custody" and "physical custody" were replaced with, respectively, "legal decision-making" and "parenting time." The goal was to eliminate the emotions and expectations attached to the term "custody." Custody battles often would evolve into...

On today's show, we discuss Restore My Civil Rights with Michael Harris. Restore My Civil Rights (RMCR) is a full-service document preparation agency that understands exactly what you are going through, because we have been there ourselves and are here to not only guide you through the process of restoring your constitutional rights, but to also mentor you in the process of doing so. We are surviv...

On today's show, we discuss Fathers and Daughters with Jeffrey Shears, PhD. A dad's involvement in his daughter's life is a crucial ingredient in the development of a young woman's self-esteem. Verbal encouragement, being consistently present in her life, being alert and sensitive to her feelings, taking time to listen to her thoughts and taking an active interest in her hobbies. "It's important t...

On our show today, we discuss The Fathers’ Rights Movement part 2 with Derek Gunby. Everyday, fathers are losing their rights and contact with their children due to outdated biases that diminishes the role and influence of a father. We are here in support of fellow fathers and families that suffer from this injustice, to share your stories, to connect you with the proper resources to overcome your...

On today's show, we discuss our Supervised Parenting Center for Fathers with Jessica Beresford. Supervised Parenting programs provide a community-based option for the courts when trying to balance the need for positive interactions between estranged parents and their children. They allow parents who may be a risk to their children or to another parent to experience parent–child contact while in th...

On today's show, we discuss The IMPACT of Driving Under the Influence with Christopher Martinez. The crime of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) negatively impacts tens of thousands of people each year. Despite numerous DUI prevention campaigns, every day countless individuals continue to get into their cars and drive intoxicated. Why is it that people from all walks of life fail to appreciate the...

On our show today, we discuss Community Gardens with Darren Chapman from Tigermountain Foundation. Many Americans have joined community gardens - often growing more food than they can possibly use, preserve or give to friends. At the same time, tens of millions of Americans struggling to feed their families can't get fresh produce from the local food pantry. Guest Speaker Information: Darren Chapm...

On our show today, we discuss Selfishness in Marriage with Chris and Carmen Garner. We all marry thinking that the “honeymoon” will never end; that the euphoric feelings of love will always be there, but the Apostle Paul wrote to the Corinthians that those who marry will have trouble (1Cor. 7:28). Yes, there will be trouble from the outside; illness, financial problems, problems with children, but...

On today's show, we discuss Family Law Legal Services with Jessica Beresford. Obtaining an adequate child support order, and either enforcing or modifying it, often requires the assistance of a skilled child support attorney and the help of state agencies. The following resources will help you better understand how to hire a family lawyer and interact with government agencies when dealing with chi...

On our show today, we talk about The Impact of Adoption with Douglas Reprogle. In the U.S. 397,122 children are living without permanent families in the foster care system. 101,667 of these children are eligible for adoption, but nearly 32% of these children will wait over three years in foster care before being adopted. Guest Speaker Information: Douglas Reprogle - AGAPE Adoption Agency Phone: 48...

On today's show, we discuss The St. Mary’s Food Bank Summer Kids Cafe program with Jose Urteaga. St. Mary’s Food Bank is looking for new partners to participate in their summer Kids Cafe program, where they deliver free meals to schools, libraries, community centers, apartment complexes, etc. so they may then distribute those meals to kiddos in their community. Guest Speaker Information: Jose Urte...

On today's show, we discuss Tender Lions Building The Vital Relationship Between Father and Son with Jeff Becker. Raising a boy to become a man is not something left to chance. Tender Lions is for anyone looking to strengthen their father-son relationship. Written by a father and son team, this book is a raw, unfiltered look at what it’s like when the love and trust that was once there is destroye...

On today's show, we discuss The National Children of Incarcerated Parents Conference with Melinda Borucki. The National Children of Incarcerated Parents Conference is a unique opportunity to gather, share best practices and engage in action planning. Be a part of plenaries, panels, workshops, and other presentation formats addressing: Connecting children & incarcerated parents through family suppo...

On today's show, we discuss Father Matters Programs and Services with Anne Downing. From the beginning, Father Matters purpose has been to promote the growth in socially and economically deprived communities. Our down-to-earth style is aimed at providing the tools necessary to empower men and women and their families to improve community well being. We are proud of our many successful endeavors we...

On today's show, we discuss (Part 2) of Digital Invasion Media Persuasion. How do we protect our kids? with Jay Harnden from Family Coaching Solutions. We live in a world that is full of new, exciting, ever-changing digital technology. What’s happened over the past 20 years is nothing short of phenomenal. From computers to cell phones, and every device in between, we are spending an alarming amoun...

On today's show, we discuss Sex Trafficking with Breanna Vales Director of REDLIGHT REBELLION. Sex trafficking is a form of modern slavery that exists throughout the United States and globally. Sex traffickers use violence, threats, lies, debt bondage, and other forms of coercion to force women, men and children to engage in commercial sex against their will. Under federal law, any minor under the...

On today's show, we have returning guest Chris Radoccia and Richard Cunningham from the radio show MAN UP and LEAD. We have all heard jokes about "who wears the pants in the family." Yet leadership in the home is no laughing matter. During the last few decades our culture has redefined the meaning and responsibilities of man and woman in society and in the home. Many men are confused and insecure....

Our guest today is Bobbi Sudberry, Executive Director/Co-Founder of Kaity's Way. Bobbi will share with listeners the mission of Kaity's Way and provide details about their upcoming Step Against Teen Dating Violence Fundraising event. Guest Speaker Information: Bobbi Sudberry Executive Director/Co-Founder of Kaity's Way Email: kw08@kaitysway.org Website:http://www.kaitysway.org WWW.FATHERMATTERS.OR...

On today's show, we discuss Part 2 of Cigarettes & Bad Decisions with Jack Brickhouse. Every year young adults are thrust into the "Real World," unequipped with the knowledge they need to achieve success. Cigarettes & Bad Decisions was written to assist these individuals in maximizing opportunities by sharing common mistakes that hinder young adults. For the more mature adult, this book will allow...

On today's show, we discuss Cigarettes & Bad Decisions with Jack Brickhouse. Every year young adults are thrust into the "Real World," unequipped with the knowledge they need to achieve success. Cigarettes & Bad Decisions was written to assist these individuals in maximizing opportunities by sharing common mistakes that hinder young adults. For the more mature adult, this book will allow you to re...