What Is A Father Friend?

What does it mean to be a Father Friend? In this episode, Dr. Mike Ayers explores the vision at the heart of intentional fatherhood: a dad who leads with purpose, loves through relationship, and remains deeply connected to his children through every season of life. Simply—Lean in. Lead well. Love big. Mike discusses the dangers of both passive and authoritarian parenting, how our own upbringing shapes the way we father, and why self-awareness is essential to giving our children what they truly need. The challenge of fatherhood isn't simply showing up. It's knowing how to adapt as your children grow.