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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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The Fathering Years Are Crazy- Embrace The Crazy!
The Fathering Years are Crazy; Embrace the Crazy is a heartfelt, humorous podcast for dads navigating the wild ride of fatherhood. Hosted by Dr. Mike Ayers, a dad of three now-grown kids, this special Father’s Day...
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Reaching Their Potential or Pushing Too Hard? 8 Questions to Ask Yourself
In this heartfelt episode, we explore the delicate balance between pushing kids to thrive and pushing too hard in sports, academics, and beyond. Through personal stories, we unpack how parental pressure can stem from...
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Facing Fatal Flaws: Saving Your Life From Ruin
In Facing Fatal Flaws: Saving Your Life From Ruin, Dr. Mike Ayers unpacks the hidden character defects that threaten to unravel even the most faithful lives. Drawing from C.S. Lewis, Scripture, and personal stories,...
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Men of Honor: In Defense of Courage, Chivalry and Masculinity
Is masculinity something to hide—or something to redeem?In a culture quick to criticize manhood, Dr. Mike Ayers offers a bold, faith-filled defense of what it means to be a man of honor. Drawing from history,...
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Regret-Proofing Your Fatherhood: Turning Minutes Into Moments
What if the greatest regret of your life isn’t something you did—but something you missed?In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Mike Ayers explores how to regret-proof your fatherhood by turning fleeting minutes into...
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Everything Starts Here: How You See Your Child Changes Everything
What does your child think you think of them?That one question can change everything—and in this episode, Dr. Mike Ayers unpacks why. Through personal stories, honest reflection, and one father’s painful wake-up call,...
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Six Indispensables of Effective, Loving Discipline
Discipline isn’t about control—it’s about connection. In this episode, Dr. Mike Ayers shares six essential principles—what he calls the 6 C’s of Discipline—to help dads correct with love, communicate clearly, and...
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Structuring Our Vision: The Father Friend Model
You’ve heard the vision—now it’s time to put structure to it. In this episode, we break down The Father Friend Model, a research-backed, real-life framework for fatherhood. Whether you're raising toddlers,...
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Fatherhood on Purpose: Becoming a Father Friend
Being a dad isn’t about drifting through the years—it’s about leading on purpose. In today’s episode, we talk about the vision every dad needs: to become the Father-Friend your child will trust, respect, and want to...
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Courageous Conversations: Talking to Your Teen Son About Sex
In this powerful first episode of the Father Friend Podcast, Dr. Mike Ayers tackles one of the hardest but most necessary conversations a dad can have—talking to your teen son about sex. Drawing from over 30 years of...
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Welcome to Father Friend!
Wanna know what this show is all about? Hear Dr. Mike Ayers discuss what you'll hear and why it's important. We'll tackle tough, real-world topics through values of faith, family morality and masculinity. Don't miss a...
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