Father Matters

On today's show, we discuss Father Matters Reentry Services with James Lynch. 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 have...

On today's show, we discuss The Strengthening Working Families Initiative with Winsom Benjamin and Isis Sanchez. SWFI is taking someone who has a job, and moving them into a career track where they have opportunities for advancement or a ladder to grow skills and become a more valuable (and higher paid) employee. The three sectors for which we focus our training opportunities represent the major e...

On today's show, we discuss Part 2 “What you Gonna Do?” with James Wright. Mr. Wright has performed extensive investigations concerning obstacles and barriers that teens face today while pursuing their goals and dreams. Educational institutions do not meet the standards to adequately prepare teens for the challenges they face socially, physically, emotionally and financially.. Although the No Chil...

On today's show, we discuss Communication with Vance Simms. It sounds so simple: say what you mean. But all too often, what we try to communicate gets lost in translation despite our best intentions. We say one thing, the other person hears something else, and misunderstandings, frustration, and conflicts ensue. Fortunately, you can learn how to communicate more clearly and effectively. Whether yo...

On our show today, we talk about Prevent Child Abuse with our special guest Mary Warren from Best for Babies. A report of child abuse is made every ten seconds? More than five children die every day as a result of child abuse. 14% of all men in prison in the US were abused as children and 36% of all women in prison were abused as children. Abuse and neglect in the early years can have permanent, d...

On our show today, we discuss Placing Negative Labels on Ourselves with Dr. David Hatch. Labels are what you call yourself in your head. They are tags that you attach to yourself to describe the person you think you are. Are you a successful career woman, a super mom, a loser, an ugly person, a sex bomb, a “fatty”, a good-for-nothing? We put ourselves in boxes trying to define who we are. We do it...

On today's show, we discuss “What you Gonna Do?” with James Wright. Mr. Wright created “What you Gonna Do?” a motivational speaking, life skills and mentoring program based on his own life experiences. Born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He grew up in the inner city of Milwaukee which some may call the “The Hood” or “The Ghetto”. The neighborhood he grew up in was a high-risk area a neighborh...

On today's show, we discuss The Effective Step Father with Jeffrey Shears, PhD. Blended families are on the rise and so is parental stress, especially for stepdads it turns out. New research finds men are feeling a great deal of stress when stepfathering. As this type of family structure becomes increasingly common in our society, the number of parental roles for adults is also increasing. Steppar...

On today's show we discuss Man in the Mirror Part 2 with Michael Grimm and David Delk. We are stewards of a great calling. We focus on the central message of the gospel and do not champion lesser points of theology. We reach men only to the extent that we encourage and equip leaders. Therefore, we must create a high perception of value. We want to make leaders curious about who we are and what we...

On today's show, we discuss Man in the Mirror with Michael Grimm. “Men currently in their midyears are caught between their traditional silent, strong and austere fathers who went to work and provided for their families, and the more progressive, open and individualistic generation of their sons. They do not know which of these two very different ways of life and masculine culture they should foll...

On today's show, we discuss Heart Of The Father. Professor Rohner, of the University of Connecticut, US, said rejection in childhood has the most ‘strong and consistent effect on personality and development’.He added: ‘Children and adults everywhere – regardless of race, culture, and gender – tend to respond in exactly the same way when they perceived themselves to be rejected.’Professor Rohner sa...

On today's show, we discuss Working with DCS to Get Your Child Back. A live recording from our Fifth Annual Court & Custody Conference with Janet Bell and Casey Melsek from Department of Child Safety. Sadly, it's not uncommon for children to be removed from their homes. If it happens to you, do you know what to do to protect your rights as a parent, to keep your children safe while they're away fr...

On today's show, we discuss Helping Boys Thrive. A live panel recording of Professionals and Community Leaders. Parents and professionals today can sense the hunger in boys for innovative parenting and effective education. In nearly every academic and behavioral marker, boys and young men are struggling. While some males get to the top of corporations and government quite well, millions of males a...

On our show today, we discuss the Joshua Initiative with Daniel Sidler. In an age where morals are mocked, manhood is muted, womanhood is defined by independence and lies to youth are prevalent, it’s clear that our nation is in dire need of missionaries. Men and women with the right perspective, boldly and courageously calling for a revival of Godly principles in our nation, neighborhoods, homes b...

On our show today, we discuss Placing Negative Labels on Ourselves Part 2 with Dr. David Hatch. Being aware when you’re undermining yourself is a positive step in the right direction. Although we know the truths about our self, constantly highlighting weaknesses and mistakes, and calling ourselves names will lead to unhappiness and undermines our potential. The labels we attach to ourselves can be...

On our show today, we discuss Placing Negative Labels on Ourselves with Dr. David Hatch. Labels are what you call yourself in your head. They are tags that you attach to yourself to describe the person you think you are. Are you a successful career woman, a super mom, a loser, an ugly person, a sex bomb, a “fatty”, a good-for-nothing? We put ourselves in boxes trying to define who we are. We do it...

On our show today, we discussThe 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 our show today, we discussThe Fathers’ Rights Movement with Derek Gunby. The Fathers’ Rights Movement is a movement whose members are primarily interested in issues related to family law, including child custody and child support that affect fathers and their children. Many of its members are fathers who desire to share the parenting of their children equally with their children’s mother – eith...

On today's show we discuss Father's vs The Child Support System. One manner in which Men’s Rights Activists derail feminist arguments is alluding to instances in which women supposedly experience privilege. Often, they use the court system – and custody battles in particular – as an example. Statistically, it appears that the family courts in the United States are biased against fathers. For examp...

On today's show we discuss Representing Yourself In Family Court with Family Law Attorney Wendy Hernandez. Before getting started, it is important for people to understand that there is a lot to know about court. Do not assume that you understand the law, the process, or the procedures involved. This is not the kind of information that people usually pick up in their everyday lives. People often g...

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 Changing Your Life Goals with Monica Williams. It’s time to stop setting the wrong goals and start using goals to determine the journey, not the destination. Many high achievers reach their goals, but they end up missing their lives in the process–and not in a trivial “I’m-working-too-hard-to-have-friends” kind of way. No, they reach their goals and discover they were t...

Today’s Dadly dad is not only a different breed of man but he also lives in a different parenting climate, one in which dads are more involved at home and also pro-active in their community. One of the most significant positive changes today’s Dadly dad has made is the choice to be the primary caregiver of the family. Stay-at-home dads have proven a man is just as capable as a woman to nurture and...

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 today's show, we talk about child support with Favio Verdugo of Division of Child Support Services. The idea behind child support is that the children of divorced or separated parents should live as comfortably as they would have if their parents had stayed together. Most states calculate child support by adding together both parents’ incomes, then setting aside a percentage of the total for th...