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#41: Raising Boys Into Men In a Culture That Can't Define Either
Our culture can't define what a man is—so how are we supposed to raise boys to become men? In this episode, we tackle the question most parents are afraid to ask: What does healthy masculinity actually look like?...
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#40: Mindful or Reactive Parenting: Triggers, Emotions and Why You Lose Your Cool
Ever snap at your kids and immediately think, "That's not the dad I want to be"? You're not alone. Most of us are parenting on autopilot—reacting from triggers we don't understand and wounds we've never dealt with....
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When Your Teen Lies: Consequences, Vision, and Staying Steady
Your teenager is lying to you. Now what? In this episode, I break down four responses that hold the tension between giving consequences and speaking vision. You'll learn why disappointment doesn't mean you're failing,...
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How To Stop Passing Down Your Pain in 2026
Here's the truth: A child's deepest wound is an unhealed parent.
In this New Year reset episode, Dr. Mike Ayers shares his own journey of discovering how his childhood wounds were shaping his parenting—and how God...
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5 Lessons From The Man Who Raised Jesus
Joseph had one job: raise the Messiah. No pressure. Despite limited mentions in scripture, this humble carpenter profoundly shaped Jesus through daily presence and intentional fathering. In this episode, we unpack...
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When Your Teen Starts Pulling Away (And Why You Shouldn't)
When your teen becomes distant and moody, every instinct tells you to give them space. But pulling back is exactly the wrong move. Your teenager needs your steady presence now more than ever—they just won't admit it....
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From Youth Pastor to Lifelong Mentor: My Interview with Joey Womble about Fatherhood
Joey Womble was Mike's youth pastor at 18, and watching him parent changed everything Mike understood about fatherhood. In this personal conversation, Joey shares hard-won wisdom from four decades of...
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5 Ways We Neglect Our Kids (Without Realizing It)
We're not trying to be bad parents, but we're more distracted than ever—and our kids are paying the price. From devices to pride, Mike breaks down five common ways dads neglect their kids without even realizing it....
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Practicing Gratitude: Noticing the Good in the Imperfect
Despite having more wealth, technology, and comfort than any generation in history, we're less happy than people were in the 1950s. Why? This Thanksgiving week, we explore why gratitude has become a radical practice...
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How We Fight: The Father Friend Model
A big purpose without a strategic plan is a big flop. This episode walks you through the Father Friend Model—a developmental roadmap from birth through adulthood. Learn the 7 core insights and 4 quadrants that show...
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Cause, Courage, and Culture: Why We Fight for Our Kids
Why do we fight for our kids? Because the stakes have never been higher. In this episode, we explore how a clear cause fuels courage—and why fathers need both to navigate today's cultural battles. We're not just...
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When Your Son Becomes A Dad: An Interview with Brandon Ayers
Becoming a dad changes a man instantly — and in this episode, I get to watch that transformation in my own son. Brandon and I talk honestly about the moment Mabel arrived, the joy, the weight, the wonder, and how God...
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