The Fatherhood Challenge Podcast & Radio Program

In this episode we’re going to discuss why a belief in a God higher than yourself is essential to be at your best for your children. We are also going to discuss why teaching your kids to be spiritually connected can give them many advantages in life over dads who choose not to. My guest is Bryan Ward. Bryan is a dad, husband and the creator and host of a top-rated podcast called Dad Up Podcast. B...

Got a problem child or teenager that acts out, has serious behaviors or acts aggressively? Are there moments, even frequent moments when they don’t even seem like they’re your child because it seems they have no interest in connecting with you? I invited an expert here with me who is eager to help you understand and connect with your child. My guest is Certified Human Behavior Consultant and Maste...

When you wake up in the morning, do you feel beat up, like you got hit by a freight train and you just want to roll over and go back to sleep? Is it hard to get through your day without a nap or drinking several cups of strong coffee? Do you feel like you have no energy left for your family at the end of a work day? My guest understands what this is like and joins us to talk about how you can natu...

This episode is dedicated to and about military dads. If you’re actively serving or a veteran and you’re trying to find purpose and balance in fatherhood, you’re going to want to stick around for this episode. My guest will share his story and journey from being a soldier to being a veteran dad. Joseph Peck is a successful Vice President, Financial Adviser and father. But before that he was a sold...

Dads, have you ever wondered what’s going on inside your children's minds? Would you like to know what they’re thinking? If you had a chance to learn ways to strengthen your child’s mental health, to help them feel safe, loved and confident would you take that opportunity? That chance is now on this episode. My guest is Psychotherapist, Keynote Speaker and Parent Coach Nicole Runyon. To learn...

Have you imagined yourself as a powerful influence on your community and culture around you? Are you ready to make the important decisions in your relationships to be an effective leader at home and everywhere you go? It starts at home and my guest Warren Mainard is going to walk us through that journey. Warren is the national director at Impact Players. To to connect with Warren Mainard visit: Fa...

Looking for ways to connect closer to your kids and family? My guest will share some simple actionable steps you can start using today. Michael Anderson is a public speaker and children's book author whose mission and purpose is helping fathers gain the strategies to transform their relationships, do their inner work, and show up more powerfully for their families. To connect with Michael Ande...

In this episode we’re going to explore the powerful legacy left to his daughter by a loving father. We’ve explored this topic before but it is so important that we’re going to explore it again. Get ready to hear some amazing and inspirational stories about how a father changed a daughter's life and became a driving force behind her success and how you can too. Lenora Edwards is a Tedx speaker...

 If you’re wondering what it takes to prepare your children at a young age for a successful academic future at a University, This episode is for you. If you’re in the process of helping your teen with a college or university application, you need to listen to this episode BEFORE you do anything else. My guest is here to take all of the mystery and guesswork out of the college or university prep pr...

Do you ever feel like parenting is hard because your past trauma of abandonment or neglect has left you feeling empty with little to give your own family? My guest has been down this road and will share his own story and what he's learned from his own experience. Don Stinson is a podcast host, producer and author. As a dad coach he is passionate about inspiring fatherhood by turning challenges...

Are you a dad of a child with a disability and you are hurting for a sense of community with other dads like you who understand your daily life experience? Are you looking for help such as resources or just someone to talk with or ask questions? My guest is here to help. David Hirsch is a podcast host, dad of 5 and the creator of a network for fathers raising kids with special needs called Special...

Competitive sports, extracurricular activities and programs for kids are popular in schools and homes. Parents invest a lot of time and money in getting their kids to practice and games or performance events. But is there a danger to all of this that can damage or destroy family relationships? My guest is National Chess Master and owner of Premier Chess who manages programs for students of all age...

  Are you a dad with a teen or tween and you are feeling overwhelmed and out of your league on how to parent and connect with them? Do you feel like you can’t relate to their world but wish you had a relationship where they trusted you with everything? I’ve brought a guest on the program who can help you parent your teen or tween with confidence and build a strong connection with them. My guest is...

Were you raised with harsh parenting techniques? Do you still rely on the same harsh parenting style you were raised with when parenting your own kids but find you’re not connecting with your kids or getting the results you want? If you’re ready to try something different, my guest will share some tips you can begin using right away. Bryan Saint-Louis is a Youth Inspirational Specialist and Speake...

Do you have a daughter that you are trying hard to bond and connect with but are struggling? Today in this episode you’re going to get inside access into the relationship between a real father and daughter, what makes and keeps them close and how you can have the same relationship with your daughter. My guests are Reena Friedman Watts with her dad and co-host of the Better Call Daddy podcast and s...

Has the world fallen under a curse? If so what is it? If you've ever wondered why it seems the world is spinning out of control with things like violence, anger needless suffering and mental health issues, the root cause of most of it is the same and so is the solution. To learn more about The Fatherhood Challenge or to listen to more episodes visit https://www.thefatherhoodchallenge.com/ Face...

If you’re a dad who’s experienced sexual abuse and/or physical abuse as a child and it has wrecked your life into adulthood, this is an episode you aren’t going to want to miss. You might be desperate for real lasting healing. Dennis Knight Sr. is the founder of King Me Ministries, a ministry that focuses on equipping men to be who God created them to be. Dennis had a dark childhood that included...

Have you ever wondered what the secret is to raising confident resilient kids who are achievers? How would you create a parenting plan to accomplish this? I have an expert here in this episode who has written a book on this topic and he will share some tips with us. My guest is the author of 4 books including the one we are here to talk about: Four Lessons from My Three Sons, How You Can Raise Res...

 As fathers, it is our responsibility to navigate the complexities of the modern world and safeguard our children from harmful spiritual influences. The rise of new age philosophies and practices can be enticing, but they often lead our children down a perilous path, veering them away from the truth and into dangerous spiritual territory. In this episode we empower fathers to protect their childre...

There is a dark hidden global war that is being waged on families everywhere and it’s claiming lives every day. And dads are the gatekeepers and guards responsible for keeping their family safe. My guest talks about what this war is and how you can be aware and prepared. Jared Haley is a pastor, and public speaker who believes God created the design for strong faith and healthy families. Serving i...

Are you a single dad with dreams and aspirations of owning your own business and being your own boss? Do the demands on your time as a single dad require control of your schedule and workload? My guest is here with me to talk about how single dads like you can gain control over your time and your dreams and succeed. Deevo Tindall is the founder and CEO of Fusion Creative, a branding and marketing...

If you are struggling with your mental health as a father at any age, this episode is for you. My guest has studied and learned much about the mental health crisis surrounding dads and has written a book about it. He will share his own story and what he has learned and offer much needed hope. Mark Williams is a Keynote Speaker, Author of How Are You Dad and International campaigner for the mental...

Most single dads never planned on becoming single. Divorce, death or separation may have left you holding the pieces and responsibility of both parenting and running a house alone. On top of that you may also feel alone with your thoughts and emotions wondering how you can or will survive your circumstances. If this is you, there is help. There’s such a thing as a single father coach who specifica...

Did you know that dads can get postpartum depression just like new mothers can? For new dads it’s called paternal postpartum depression or PPPD. It’s possible to have experienced it and not even realize that’s what you were going through because it isn’t talked about with dads to the extent that it is with moms. But my guest is bringing awareness of this diagnosis and what a dad who might be suffe...

According to the American Psychological Association, the divorce rate in the United States is estimated to be around 40-50% for first marriages. The divorce rate for second marriages is higher than for first marriages, with estimates ranging from 60-67%, and even higher for third marriages according to the American Psychological Association. While most marriages don’t begin with divorce in mind, w...