Season 2
Episodes
A Father's Heart and The Subtle Drift
Every dad has it — that irrational, sacrificial, overwhelming love that God builds into men when they become dads. Most of us would die for our kids without hesitation. But the harder question isn't whether you love...
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Welcome to Fatherhood on Purpose
Welcome to Fatherhood on Purpose, a new Father Friend podcast series about intentional fathering and raising strong, connected families. Before we jump into the framework and practical conversations ahead, this first...
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Memorial Day and The Value of Sacrifice
In this Memorial Day episode of Father Friend, Mike reflects on the deeper meaning behind a holiday often overshadowed by cookouts and long weekends. Through powerful stories—including the courage displayed aboard the...
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A Conversation about Anxiety and Depression: An Interview with Amy Ayers, LPC
Anxiety and depression are impacting more children, teenagers, and families than ever before. But dads often feel unprepared, overwhelmed, or unsure how to respond, both in their kids and in themselves. In this...
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Pictures of Mom from Proverbs 31
Mother’s Day brings back pictures for all of us. Some are actual photographs tucked away in albums or sitting on our phones. Others are snapshots burned into memory—mom waiting up late, speaking wisdom into our lives,...
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5 Ways to Pass Down a Faith Your Kids Want
Every dad who cares about faith asks some version of this question: when my kids leave my house, will they actually keep it? Not perform it. Not inherit it out of habit. But genuinely want it for themselves. In this...
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The Hidden Costs of Angry Fathering
Anger is one of the most common struggles fathers face, yet one of the least examined. In this episode of Father Friend, Dr. Mike Ayers explores the hidden cost of angry fathering—how unmanaged anger can damage trust,...
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From Control to Influence: The Shift Every Dad Must Make
At some point, every dad hits a moment where what used to work… doesn’t anymore. The commands, the corrections, the authority—it stops landing the same way. And if you’re not careful, you don’t just lose control… you...
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