Season 1
Episodes
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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5 Ways to Raise an Entitled Child
In today’s 5-minute Father Friend episode, a part of the Summer Vibes Series, we unpack one of the most overlooked challenges in parenting: entitlement. It’s something kids are born with—and it’s something we...
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Raising a Daughter of Inner Beauty in a World of Selfies and Filters
The Summer Vibes Series— 5-minute Episodes to Grow as a Dad. In today’s image-obsessed culture, girls are bombarded with pressure to define their worth by likes, filters, and appearance. This episode challenges that...
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What is a Father Friend?
Part of the Summer Vibes Series— 5 Minute Episodes to Grow Your Fatherhood! What is a Father Friend—and why should every dad make it his goal? In this episode, we unpack the concept behind the Father Friend model: a...
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Passing Down Patriotism: Inspiring Love of Country in Your Kids
As fireworks light the sky and grills fire up this July 4th, let’s talk about more than celebration—let’s talk about legacy. In this special Independence Day episode of Father Friend, Dr. Mike Ayers explores what it...
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When You Lose Your Anger
More in the Summer Vibes Series... 5 Minute Episodes to Help You Grow As a Dad. Ever blown up at your kids and instantly regretted it? You’re not alone. In this honest episode, I share a few moments I’m not proud...
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Reproducing Ourselves: The Power of Dad’s Example
This is a 5-minute episode in our special Summer Vibes series running for the next 5 weeks. In “Reproducing Ourselves: The Power of Dad’s Example” we explore how your everyday choices shape your child’s future. Long...
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