Fathers Making Progress Podcast

What does it really mean to be a man today? In this powerful episode of the Fathers Making Progress Podcast, Terron Edwards sits down with David Comer and Tristan Gross for a deep and honest conversation about masculinity, fatherhood, healing, emotional intelligence, relationships, vulnerability, and breaking free from harmful expectations placed on men. The discussion explores emotional suppressi...

In this powerful episode of the Fathers Making Progress Podcast, host Terron Edwards sits down with Victor Barnett, founder of Running Rebels, and Lanelle Ramey, Executive Director of MENTOR Greater Milwaukee, for an honest conversation about mentorship, community leadership, fatherlessness, healing, collaboration, and what it takes to raise the next generation of leaders. From gang prevention and...

What does it really mean to be a Girl Dad? In this special Fathers Making Progress Podcast episode, all four FMP Girl Dad of the Year honorees, Elisha Barren, Tristan Gross, David Comer, and David GreenHeck. They come together for a heartfelt conversation about raising daughters, fatherhood, marriage, co-parenting, boundaries, emotional growth, and the responsibility of being the first man in a da...

What does healthy co-parenting actually look like? In this powerful episode of the Father's Making Progress Podcast , host Terron Edwards sits down with the 2025 and 2026 FMP Co-Parents of the Year to discuss the challenges, heartbreak, forgiveness, communication, and intentionality required to successfully raise children together after a relationship ends. Featuring: Tim Cole & Ashley Crawfor...

What happens when fatherhood pioneers sit down with today’s fathers to discuss family, marriage, leadership, legacy, and what it truly means to show up? In this special episode of the Father’s Making Progress Podcast , host Terron Edwards brings together a powerful panel featuring Bishop Buck, Al Holmes, Jeremy Triblett, and LaQuinton “Q” Gladney for a conversation that bridges generations of fath...

In this powerful one-on-one episode of the Father’s Making Progress Podcast , host Terron Edwards sits down with community elder, mentor, activist, and inaugural Trailblazer & Father of the Year , Baba Anthony Courtney Sr . From growing up without his father, to becoming a mentor to generations of men in Milwaukee, Baba Courtney shares wisdom on fatherhood, Black family structure, relationship...

In this powerful episode of the Fathers Making Progress Podcast, the conversation centers around the impact of community fathers and what it means to lead beyond the home. Host Terron Edwards is joined by Community Father of the Year honorees Clinton Wray and Ameen Allen, along with comedian and community advocate D-Rock, for a heartfelt discussion on fatherhood, mentorship, co-parenting, communit...

In this powerful episode of the Father’s Making Progress Podcast , we dive deep into stories of resilience, redemption, and second chances with our 2026 Comeback Father of the Year, Joseph Whitaker Jr. , and community fatherhood leader Ameen Allen . Host Terron Edwards opens up about personal loss, becoming a young father, and overcoming life’s toughest challenges before the conversation explores...

In this episode of the Fathers Making Progress podcast, we dive into the profound impact of fatherhood on families and communities. Our host discusses the ripple effect of engaged fathers and introduces a community mobilization program designed to foster change. Joining him are four dedicated individuals, Carnell Hogan, Dominic, AJ, and Ben Watson who share their personal stories and insights on t...

In this episode of the Fathers Making Progress podcast, we explore the transformative Better Together co-parenting program, an initiative designed to help families create effective co-parenting plans outside of the courtroom. Our host shares his personal experiences with co-parenting, highlighting the challenges he faced during his divorce and the impact on his blended family. With a commitment to...

In this episode of the Fathers Making Progress podcast, host Terron Edwards, along with guests DJ Kayser Solsay , Tyler LeRoy , and Demetris Simmons , delve into the pressing issue of fatherlessness and its societal impact. The discussion highlights a shocking report estimating that $154 billion in annual taxpayer costs are linked to absent fathers. Terron shares his personal story of growing up w...

In this powerful first episode of the Fathers Making Progress Podcast , founder Terron Edwards sits down with core members and leaders of the movement, C-Mill$, Shawn Mitchell, Albert Robbins to reflect on over 20 years of brotherhood, healing, and transformation. This episode takes listeners back to the roots where Fathers Making Progress began as a grassroots space for men to be real, vulnerable...