The Fatherhood Challenge Podcast & Radio Program

If you’re considering starting your own business and are not sure where to start or what’s involved, my guest is a husband and father and will be sharing his story of how he started his own marketing company and what steps he took to get there. He will also share simple things you can do right away to take those first steps towards being an entrepreneur. My guest is Robert Bradbury. Robert started...

Pregnancy centers are typically geared towards women for obvious reasons. But what would it look like to walk into one where men are equally welcomed and helped? My guest has dedicated his life’s work to creating such places. Tony Trammell is the founder of Dadhood, an organization whose mission is to help pregnancy resource centers establish and equip men’s ministries. Tony is also a seasoned tra...

If you grew up without a father in your life, the wound is not only painful but a constant presence all of your life. Knowing what to do with that pain can be the difference between becoming a great father or husband and losing it all. My guest will lay out the steps to finding healing and purpose in your life so you can be whole and complete. My guest is John Smithbaker. John is an author, speake...

If you were abandoned by your father as a child, you are not alone. Sadly the world is filled with abandoned men who had to figure out how to become a man and a father and stop the cycle. I am one of those fathers who had to figure it out and so is my guest. He will share his powerful story with us. My guest is Steve Anderson. Steve is the founder of The Best Dad Project and was the executive dire...

In this episode we’re going to hear some stories and reflect on what is possible. My guest has been involved with bringing incarcerated fathers and their children together through education, specifically reading and she will share those inspiring stories with us. This episode's guest is Deborah McNelis. Deborah is the author of The First 60 Days & The Neuro-Nurturing® Interaction Packets S...

 If you’re that dad who has been repeatedly forced to choose between your employer and your family’s needs, this episode is for you. If you’ve faced discrimination in the workplace for being a dad or for any other reason such as being a returning citizen, this episode is for you. In this episode you will hear real insight for how to get ahead of these challenges. My guest is Joe Ruiz Jr. Joe is a...

In this episode you're going to hear from a guest who will be sharing his stories and experiences from working with incarcerated dads in the infamous San Quentin State Prison. He will talk about their challenges and and how the work he has done and is still doing is changing their lives and what we can do to support such efforts. Dr Perrilliat is an ordained minister and the Founder and Execut...

In our day in age there is a focus on self-reliance, pulling yourself up by your own bootstraps. This philosophy is more popular than ever among dads. But is this this strategy healthy or the way fatherhood was designed to be? In this episode we discuss how fatherhood was originally designed to work and how fathering alone doesn't have to be your reality. If you grew up without a father in you...

  Imagine growing up without a father's presence, guidance, and support. For millions of children around the world, this is their reality when a father is incarcerated. We'll hear accounts about individuals who have experienced this absence and how it has shaped their lives. We'll also explore the challenges faced by these children, the emotional toll they endure, and the barriers they...

 If you’re a dad who’s facing divorce or has already faced prison time or some other cause of parental separation and you’re struggling with how you’re going to hold your family together or maintain those connections, my guest has been there. Having already faced divorce and served time in California’s famous San Quentin prison while staying in his children’s lives, He will share how he stayed in...

Dads, what do you want your kids, grandkids, maybe even your grandkids to remember you for? How would you want your wife to describe you? While it is impossible for any dad to live and leave a good legacy on his own power, there is a sure way to leave the lasting positive legacy you’ve wanted to leave for generations. My guest Rick Johnson is going to give us actionable steps that you can start no...

Many fathers have struggled with raising spiritual kids as well as with their own spirituality. The evidence can be felt in churches where there are few to no children or young families attending and the church is struggling to grow. Many churches have very few men attending compared to women. What is going on with men and spirituality? What is going on in the home? How do we turn this around? My...

In this inspiring episode, we explore the power of dads teaching financial literacy to their kids. Join us as we hear powerful examples from my guest Antoine Johnson taking on the role of a financial educator in his child's life. From teaching the value of money and budgeting to introducing the concepts of saving and investing, dads can empower their kids to make smart financial decisions from...

In this conversation we focus on what makes a father daughter relationship so special and important and the impact it can have to improve the world around us. My guest Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield also shares a few of her many valuable tips and resources that WILL help you connect closer to your daughter or daughters Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield is the founder of the Abba Project, the host of The...

What do you do when you feel betrayed and abandoned by your own father, someone who is supposed to love and care for you unconditionally, unselfishly? How do you learn to forgive and live free from the anger inside? Author, filmmaker and speaker John Finch knows exactly what it means to have his father abandon him at a young age and to carry the anger and hurt that comes with it. John shares his s...

Have you or someone you know already gone through an abortion? She might have been your girlfriend, or your wife, just a friend or even your daughter. Maybe you encouraged her to have the abortion, or maybe she gave you no choice in the matter. Whatever your level of involvement, the decision has lasting consequences. The struggle with guilt, shame and depression is very real. For men the emotions...

When we think of fatherhood, we think of biological fathers. Yet fatherhood is so much more than this! There are men who are giants because they are willing to step up and be fathers to kids who have no father in their life. In this episode you’re going to meet one of them. Ray Biggerstaff is not only a devoted father and husband but is also a foster dad. You can email Ray Biggerstaff with your qu...

Is there such a thing as a fair fight? If so, what exactly does a fair fight look like? What exactly does it mean to win a fight? Jonathan Catherman shares his tips and secrets for dealing with conflicts in your home while still being a great example to your kids. Jonathan Catherman is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, podcast host and the founder of 1M Mentoring. You can learn more about Jon...

Grief is a very uncomfortable experience for dads but we all go through it at some point in our life. Bryan Gallant shares his personal experience of losing his two dear children in a car accident and nearly losing his wife. Bryan talks about how we can deal with our pain and find purpose and God through the loss. Bryan Gallant is the author of Undeniable, An Epic Journey Through Pain. You can fin...

Dads, what you choose to do or not to do in the first 60 days of your baby's life will not only affect the rest of your baby's life but will affect yours as well. My guest, Deborah McNelis explains this in more detail. Deborah is an Early Brain Development Specialist, & Neuro-Nurturing Connector. She is also the founder of Brain Insights and a sought after international keynote speaker...

Clare Stead has been a guest before on an episode called An App For New Dads. Now she's back to talk about how dads can gain a huge advantage in their parenting during the first 60 days. Clare shares a few specific tips for dads in those first 60 days that will make all of the difference in who their babies become as adults. Clare Stead is a world renown educator, eLearning specialist and rese...

I had a powerful conversation with Vince DiCaro from Care Net as we talked about how vital it is to form support systems equally for dads as we do mothers. A supported dad equals a supported mother. We also talked about some of the reasons abortion is considered as an option for unplanned pregnancies and the ways Care Net can help bring a support community to save a family and life. Vince DiCaro i...

I enjoyed my conversation with Best-Selling Author, Speaker & 6th Degree Black Belt Master Rich Grogan. We had an in depth discussion about how to help your kids deal with bullying by mastering the ABC's of becoming bullyproof. Get Becoming Bully Proof here: https://amzn.to/43TzLAG You can connect with Rich Grogan here: https://grogansbullyproof.com/ Find Rich Grogan on Facebook: https://w...

I was greatly inspired by my conversation with National Fatherhood Reentry Speaker and Author  Sharmain Harris . Sharmain told me his personal story of how he went from serving time to serving fathers by helping former inmates reentering society to stay connected with their children. Sharmain has been an educator and trainer for the family services space giving them the tools and skills to motivat...

Serving your family can be a challenge when you work in a corporate or career culture that is not family friendly or family aware. My conversation with keynote speaker, franchise expert and business adviser John W. Francis was very helpful as he shares his wisdom about how to navigate a career and its challenges to serving your family's needs. John W. Francis is not only the founder of Johnny...