Season 1
Episodes
Fathered by God: Becoming the Father I Never Had
In this episode, Mike shares one of his most personal stories yet—the pain of growing up without an engaged or affectionate father, and the redemptive journey of discovering what true fatherhood looks like through God...
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The Power of a Father's Words
Your voice as a father does more than correct or instruct—it shapes identity. In this episode, Dr. Mike Ayers unpacks the lasting impact of a dad’s words, weaving together personal stories, biblical insight, and...
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More Than the Game: Interview with Professional Baseball Scout Darwin Pennye
Baseball, faith, and fatherhood all share one thing—perspective. In this Father Friend episode, Dr. Mike Ayers sits down with Kansas City Royals scout and longtime coach Darwin Pennye to talk about how sports can...
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Building Unshakeable Worth Through Unconditional Love
Every child longs to know they are enough. In this Father Friend episode, Dr. Mike Ayers explores how a father’s vision and voice shape a child’s identity, either building insecurity through conditional love or...
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Being A Leader Worth Following: Servant Authority in Fatherhood
Every dad has authority—but how you use it determines whether your kids follow from fear or trust. In this Father Friend episode, Dr. Mike Ayers unpacks the difference between positional leadership and personal...
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5 Ways to Cultivate Courage in Kids
In the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination, Dr. Mike Ayers reminds dads that courage isn’t built in comfort—it’s forged in risk, failure, and persistence. In this Father Friend episode, he unpacks why modern...
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Fatherhood Full Circle: A Conversation with Marc Cameron
What happens when a bestselling thriller author opens up about being a dad? In this special episode of the Father Friend podcast, Dr. Mike Ayers sits down with New York Times bestselling author Marc Cameron—known for...
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Helping Your Teen Build Trust, and Restore It When It’s Broken
Trust is the foundation of a healthy father-teen relationship—but what does it really mean to trust your teen, and how do you rebuild it when it’s been lost? In this episode, Dr. Mike Ayers unpacks two powerful...
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5 Signs Your Child Is Secretly Struggling
When children are struggling, they're almost always telling us—but rarely with words. In this episode, Dr. Mike Ayers explores five critical warning signs that your child may be facing emotional difficulties. From...
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Faith That Sticks: How Dads Shape Their Children’s View of God
Every dad leaves a mark, but when it comes to faith, the impact runs deeper than we often realize. In this episode of the Father Friend podcast, Dr. Mike Ayers unpacks how children form their first picture of God—not...
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Cell Phone Sanity: 8 Essential Boundaries
In this essential episode, Dr. Mike Ayers breaks down the 8 crucial rules every parent needs before handing their child a smartphone. With the average age for a first cell phone now at just 11.6 years old, and...
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Fatherhood Beyond Surviving: 5 Moves for Self Care
This brief Summer Vibes episode is a must-listen for any dad running on fumes. Fatherhood is sacred—but it’s also exhausting. If you’ve been operating in survival mode, this one’s for you. Dr. Mike Ayers unpacks five...
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