Stronger Than My Father Podcast

Join host Marcus Meneese as he sits down with certified John Maxwell coach, author, and speaker Stephanie Richardson for an inspiring conversation about single motherhood, sacrifice, and raising successful children. Stephanie shares her powerful story of navigating life as a single mom, the difficult decisions she made to prioritize her daughter's future, and how she built a successful coaching ca...

In this powerful episode of Stronger Than My Father, host Marcus sits down with author Terrica Sims to discuss her transformative book "Freedom for Your Soul". Dive into an inspiring conversation about the critical role of fathers, the healing power of forgiveness, and conquering fear through faith. Terrica shares her personal journey of writing a book that not only offers practical wisdom but inc...

In this episode, host Marcus Meneese sits down with relationship expert  Omar Bogan AKA SpeakLife Omar to have an open and honest discussion about the challenges of maintaining healthy relationships and the importance of fatherhood. Some key highlights include: Omar's perspective on what fatherhood means - providing strength, protection, vision, and helping children avoid the mistakes you've made....

In this episode, Marcus sits down with author and motivational speaker Troy Smith for an insightful discussion on the keys to successful fatherhood and marriage. Troy shares his personal journey of growing up without a present father and how that shaped his determination to be a hands-on dad. The conversation delves into the importance of affection, planning, and building a strong community to sup...

In this powerful episode, host Marcus Meneese sits down with Charles Sneed, the creator of the "My Manhood Matters" podcast, to explore the critical role of mentorship in shaping young men's lives. Charles shares his personal journey of growing up without a consistent father figure, and how the guidance of elders and the church community helped him develop into the man he is today. The conversatio...

In this episode, Marcus sits down with Daynon Kirby, CCIM, a seasoned commercial real estate agent, to explore the challenges and triumphs of building a successful career. From the importance of work ethic and discipline to the mental fortitude required to thrive in a competitive industry, Daynon shares invaluable insights that can inspire listeners to push past their limits and achieve their goal...

Marcus talks with Entrepreneur and Business Leader, Reginald Howard of Rhow Homes about raising confident, polite and self-sustaining children.   About Reginald: Born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee “Reggie” has deep local roots that go back generations. Reggie is a graduate of Hunters Lane High School and Fisk University. Reggie began his professional career as Mortgage Originator with Churchi...

Sleep makes a huge impact on fatherhood and pretty much any aspect of life!  In this episode, Marcus talks with world-renowned sleep expert, Dr. Bijoy John about the detrimental effects of not getting good, quality sleep.     6:50 - Skinny or heavy people? 1/3 of BJ's patients aren't overweight 12:00 - The false premise of needing melatonin 14:50 - REM sleep and heart rate and dying in your sleep...

Marcus talks with Chris Wallace with Huntington National Bank about the difference of raising boys versus girls. Chris had a rigidly structured upbringing with both parents. When it came time for Chris to be a dad, he was blessed with girls! He found out that the way he was raised as a boy was likely not going to work with his girls.  What do you do when a boy shows up to date your daughter and he...

TITLE: Marcus begins a Mother's Day series talking with Monique Wells about how she helps other single moms navigate their lives.  Monique is the Founder of  MOMs-Mothers overcoming marginal systems. Her nonprofit empowers single MOMs in the areas of employment, education and counseling services. They also host free community classes each month on topics to help educate MOMs to be better!  Men don...

In this episode, Marcus talks with Clemmie Greenlee, Founder and CEO of Nashville Peacemakers/Mothers Over Murder. Clemmie was raised in an environment where poverty and violence were commonplace, and personally suffered the horrors of human sex trafficking that resulted in years of drug addiction, homelessness, prostitution and frequent incarceration. Since being rescued from the streets by the M...

In this episode of the Mother's Day series, Marcus talks to Rhonda Shaw (ArtbyRhonda) who owns www.themovingcanvas.com Rhonda teaches others therapy of sorts by painting and creating art.  From Rhonda: "I was born and raised in Nashville, TN, where I still reside. I am a mother to a handsome young man whom I adore. I love God, my family, friends and Art. I am a self-taught artist that believes eve...

Marcus has Stacey Cole with Alchemy Business Consulting on the show to talk about getting pregnant in college and raising her daughter on her own. Her view on Mother's Day is quite unique for sure. Are you a strong Black woman? (15:00) Men, listen...don't try to fix things, holding space (18:45) Equipping kids for marriage (27:10) You can't allow the hurt you had in the past to protect your son (2...

In this episode, Marcus talks to Adrian Butler about her finding out her family dynamics were not quite being what they seemed...she also doles out some serious truths about parenting and how she reacted and handled the news of being diagnosed with cancer.  Parenting, sacrifice, and family legacy. (1:24) Family dynamics and mental health. (8:01) Childhood trauma and parenting. (15:33) Uterine canc...

Marcus sits down with award-winning entrepreneur, bestselling author, mental health advocate, and social activist, Reggie D. Ford.  Despite having a traumatic upbringing with no dad in the picture, Reggie was determined to break the cycle for himself, starting with getting an MBA. About Regie: As a mental health advocate, Reggie’s mission is to help people build mental resilience and lead fulfilli...

Marcus talks to Demetrius Short with the Transformation Life Center about intentionally designing a life that encourages and nourishes children. They talk about Demetrius' frustrations with his father being more of a father to his friends than he was to him and his brothers. They also discuss how the church desperately needs to identify the single mothers and fathers who are struggling to just get...

Marcus talks to longtime friend, David Fulton about being an example of a father, even if you're not a father. In David's case, he was the fatherly example to his nephew. Highlights: Fatherhood, memories, and values. (1:38) Importance of male role models for young boys. (9:23) The importance of mother-son relationships. (28:58) Parenting and role models for young men. (33:27) The importance of bal...

Marcus and Scott Merritt from Exodus HR talk about how prepared can a dad *really* be when it comes to raising children.  Parental absence and presence in children's lives. (1:49) Fatherhood, responsibility, and decision-making. (8:42) Marriage, and dealing with heartbreak. (29:16) Setting boundaries for teenage sons. (33:38) You want your son to know his worth is more than a relationship with a g...

In this episode, Marcus talks with longtime pal, Daniel Cruz. Daniel shares his personal story of growing up in a Hispanic family with a single parent and reflects on his father's honesty and parenting style. He also discusses having a father who wasn't affectionate and chose instead to raise him with a tough edge.  To hear "I'm proud of you" or "I love you" would have made a big difference in his...

Marcus talks about the empathy we need for fathers who are working hard to support their families and the trauma that can come from a lack of support.  The importance of fathers making great decisions for their children's well-being. (1:56) Being a good role model for children. (6:00) Fatherhood, family, and the importance of positive role models. (10:01) Fatherhood, support for single moms. (13:1...

Marcus talks to Brian Sweatt about how Our Church Ministries is helping people to transform lives and communities through Christ’s love by actively pursuing authentic, healthy relationships. Our Church Ministries will do this by loving deeply, serving selflessly, and giving generously. They actively look to meet the needs of those in our community who need hope and encouragement. 100% of what is d...

Marcus brings one his former mentees, Peter Green onto the show for an emotional reunion and catch up discussion of how he has lived his life since his time with Marcus. Key takeaways: Fatherhood, mentorship, and overcoming adversity. (2:34) Incarceration and subsequent success. (22:39) Spend quality time with your child to build a strong relationship and be their first source for support. (33:07)...

Marcus brings Rob Taylor on the show to discuss his plans for improving Nashville Public Schools. Rob is running for School Board Member District 1. 9:40 - How to keep a marriage vibrant after 23 years.....PRAY 25:20 - Dad never said "I love you"....I just knew 27:50 - I was affectionate until my first heartbreak Follow Robert: https://www.taylorforschools.com/ www.newlifeprogram.org For as little...

Marcus goes solo in this 50th episode of Stronger Than My Father to pontificate the virtues of fatherhood and why we need to fight for it everyday.  7:00 -  Make good decisions on who you lay in bed with 8:40 - Where are the vision boards for men who want to take care of their kids? 12:35 - When you become a parent, you come second 14:40 - Be conscience of making good decisions For as little as $2...

TITLE: GUEST: Nathan McDougal Marcus talks to his brother in-law, Nathan about breaking the cycle of poverty and the support he had from his father while growing up. 4:45 - Having the opportunity to change to his father's last name 9:45 - Having to share his dad with other kids when he coached football 16:00 - My kids see us married... 19:50 - Crime becomes normalized in the projects 26:00 - My pa...