Father Matters

Our guest today is Shawn Pearson Arthur of the book taking back my heart: Surviving the storm to enjoy the reign. Taking Back My Heart reveals how a true relationship with God can empower an individual to overcome religious tradition, generational curses and any bondage to become an effective disciple for the Kingdom of God. Guest Speaker Information: Shawn Pearson Phone: 602.904.2439 Email: shawn...

On today's show we discuss Money Talk with Stu Burns. The new year is a great time for a fresh start. Along with health and fitness goals, financial resolutions are usually at the top of the list of improvements most people want to see happen in their lives. Stu will share some reminders for family budgeting that never get old and can help stretch even the tightest incomes. Guest Speaker Informati...

On today's show, we discuss Arizona Facts of Life part 2 with Yolanda Robinson. Yolanda strives to make it a place where young women can be themselves while building assets that will make them successful in their lives. Arizona Facts of Life is an organization that strengthens young ladies by providing positive mentors, working on the F.A.C.T.S. of life, and building self-worth into the lives of y...

On today's show, we discuss Arizona Facts of Life with Yolanda Robinson. Yolanda grew up in a poverty stricken area, did not graduate high school, and became a teen mother. Despite all of this, she persevered and was inspired to start Arizona Facts Of Life (AZFOL) after she spent 8 years in the social services field observing the needs of today’s youth while drawing from her own experiences. Durin...

On today's show, we discuss Grandparents raising Grandchildren with Victoria Gray. Many grandparents in this care taking role underestimate or are unaware of the added burdens their new role as "parents" will place upon them. Grandparents often assume their role will be to nurture and reward children without having to set limits. When grandparents serve as primary caregivers, however, they must le...

On today's show, we discuss Beat Street AZ with Memo Arrubla. It goes without saying, that there is desperate need for youth programs throughout our nation, in particular the city of Phoenix. Beat Street provides a unique approach to youth programs, as it integrates education, critical thinking, and the arts, coinciding with the Hip-Hop culture. Beat Street is designed to empower its students by i...

On today's show we discuss Dare To Be King with David Miller. David Miller is one of America’s leading social entrepreneurs elevating Black male achievement and his Dare to Be King curriculum encourages young men to reach for majestic heights in their lives. Dare to Be King is an essential tool to help young men not only survive, but to thrive through, the many challenges they face. Guest Speaker...

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 today's show we discuss Command the Courtroom with Wendy Hernandez. Although you have an absolute right to represent yourself, there are significant risks and responsibilities which go along with that right. It is important that you carefully examine the risks at every stage of the court process to determine if you are able to go forward without an attorney. Family Law cases are often difficult...

On today's show we discuss When Should Kids Start Brushing? with Kazandra Barrios. Many parents have a tough time judging how much dental care their kids need. They know they want to prevent cavities, but they don't always know the best way to do so. Even babies can develop tooth decay if good feeding habits aren't practiced. Putting a baby to sleep with a bottle might be convenient, but can harm...

On today's show, we discuss A Man and His Money with returning guest Douglas Reprogle Founder and COO of AGAPE Adoption Agency of Arizona INC,. When it comes to money, men tend to take more risks and don't save for emergencies. Men use money as a score card and can struggle with self-esteem when there are financial problems. Douglas Reprogle with AGAPE Adoption Agency of Arizona INC. Phone: 480.27...

On our show today, we talk about Preventing 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...

On today's show we discuss SNAP with Jessica Beresford of Father Matters. A record 20% of American households, one in five, were on food stamps in 2013, according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).The numbers also show there was a record number of individuals on food stamps in 2013 and that the cost of the program, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), was at a...

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 amount...

On our show today, we discuss A Man and His Woman Part 2 with Chris Garner. Couples invest in homes, careers and retirement, but do not spend the time, energy or money to build a strong marriage—a marriage that will withstand any storms that will come against it. You must be purposeful about building your relationship—that is the work of marriage. You did it naturally while dating and with a littl...

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...

Our guest today is Keith Root, Father Matters Job & Training Institute facilitator. Keith will cover job-seeker do's and don'ts -- key rules and strategies that will help you avoid mistakes and lead you toward success in your job search. Guest Speaker Information: Keith Root with Father Matters Phone: 602.774.3298 Website:www.fathermatters.org WWW.FATHERMATTERS.ORG

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 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 the...

On today's show, we discuss Life As A Teen Dad with Raymond C.If you’re a teen and you’ve learned that you are going to become a father, this could be a confusing time for you. It’s completely normal to have lots of different thoughts and feelings, and it will take a long time to get used to the idea of becoming a father. More often than not when you think of teen parents, most people think about...

On today's show, we discuss The Journey to Fatherhood part 2 with Vance Simms. With the odds against Vance, he fought to be the father to his son Nathan that he did not have growing up. This interview offers inspiration and hope to fathers young and old across this country. Guest Speaker Information: Vance Simms Founder/Executive Director of Father Matters INC. Phone: 602.774.3298 Website: www.fat...

On today's show, we discuss The Journey to Fatherhood with Vance Simms. Hear Vance's personal triumph over his fatherless childhood, his out-of-control adolescence, and his becoming a father to his oldest son Nathan at the young age of twenty-two. Guest Speaker Information: Vance Simms Founder/Executive Director of Father Matters INC. Phone: 602.774.3298 Website: www.fathermatters.org WWW.FATHERMA...

On today's show we discuss Broken girl broken woman. A live recording from our Mother 2 Mother workshop. Some abused women try using drugs, alcohol, smoking, or overeating to cope, but this can lead to greater physical and emotional problems. Many survivors’ lives are characterized by frequent crises e.g. job disappointments, relocations, failed relationships and financial setbacks. Many are the r...

On our show today, we discuss Continuing education for teenage parents with Heidi Christensen . If you are a pregnant or parenting teenager, you are still entitled to the same training and education as other students. While continuing education can be challenging in your situation, it is possible if you know your options and a way forward. Guest Speaker Information: Heidi Christensen, Program Dire...

On today's show, we discuss Overcoming Obstacles Part 2 with Vance and Rana Simms. Maybe you blame yourself or others that your path to your goal is blocked. Those thoughts could persuade you to stop pursuing your goal. The truth is that achieving most goals means overcoming obstacles. That's normal and part of the process. There's a quote from Frank Clark, "If you find a path with no obstacles, i...