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Author: Jonathan Guerrero

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The Fatherhood Challenge is a movement dedicated to encouraging fathers to engage with their children and educate society on the positive impact involved fathers have on their communities and society from generation to generation.

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Geoff Girvitz has become the authority on self care for men. Geoff shares an in-depth look at the history of how men viewed caring for themselves generationally and culturally. He also explains why it is critical for dads to take care of themselves physically and mentally to be at their best for their families. For dads who struggle to find ways to make time for their own care in a busy life, Geoff shares a simple strategy any dad can use to make time for your personal care no matter how busy life gets.Geoff Girvitz is the founder of Dad Strength, a community and coaching service for purpose-driven dads who want to have regular conversations about the stuff that matters—as fathers and and men.To learn more about Dad Strength or listen to his podcast visit:https://dadstrength.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thefatherhoodchallengepodcast/donations
Launching Young Adults

Launching Young Adults

2023-01-0928:30

As a segue from Shoshannah Guerrero's last episode called Graduating Boys, in this episode Shoshannah talks in depth about both the cultural and generational challenges to young adults launching successfully. She also shares realistic tips that any dad can do to help their kids to turn into confident adults and to help their young adults feel better prepared to face life.Shoshannah has an MA in Marriage and Family Therapy and is the founder of Graduating Boys. She also has her own private practice called DreamWeaver Therapy PLLC.To learn more about DreamWeaver Therapy PLLC visit:https://www.dreamweavertherapypllc.com/To learn more about Graduating Boys visit:https://www.facebook.com/graduatingboysTo read Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD by Eli R. Lebowitz:https://amzn.to/3CBiXSSSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thefatherhoodchallengepodcast/donations
Graduating Boys

Graduating Boys

2023-01-0528:12

Shoshannah Guerrero talks about her new project and movement called Graduating Boys. Shoshannah shares some of the results of research she's done on how boys are being affected by culture and generational influences within family. She also shares some valuable tips and challenges specifically for dads to help them raise boys into men who are emotionally and mentally ready for life and family.Shoshannah Guerrero has an MA in Marriage and Family Therapy and is the founder of Graduating Boys. She also has her own private practice called DreamWeaver Therapy PLLC. You can learn more about Graduating Boys here:https://www.facebook.com/graduatingboysTo learn more about DreamWeaver Therapy PLLC visit:https://www.dreamweavertherapypllc.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thefatherhoodchallengepodcast/donations
Jeffrey Steiner is the Executive Director of Dad's Resource Center. Jeff shares his experience in dealing with family court and the overwhelming bias the courts have agains dads. Jeff explains what goes on in the system and how they think and then shares some of the steps being taken to help bring awareness to court systems of the damage and suffering it causes kids when they are kept from their fathers. He also shares stories and examples of how Dad's Resource Center can help dads who are struggling to stay connected with their kids. To learn more about Dad's Resource Center visit:http://www.dadsrc.org/Connect with our Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/dadsrc.org/)Connect with our Twitter (https://twitter.com/DADSRC_PA)Connect with our Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/dadsrc_pa/)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thefatherhoodchallengepodcast/donations
Connected Dads

Connected Dads

2022-12-0827:36

Steven Kennedy and Rupesh Bhambwani join in a discussion sharing global perspectives on cultural influences on the way dads parent in different parts of the world. The conversation puts a spotlight on why it is so important for dads to be connected with other dads and the many things we can learn from each other.Steven Kennedy is the founder of Birthing Dads at https://birthingdads.com.au/. He is also the founder of Prepare Foundation at https://prepare.org.au/. Both organizations aim to educate and encourage dads to be completely engaged before, during and after the birth of their children.Rupesh Bhambwani is the founder of Cool Dad's Club, a social organization who's purpose is to help dads connect with each other globally and get help, share stories and experiences as well as encourage each other. Cool Dad's Club is available on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/cool-dads-club/ and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/cooldadsclubofficialSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thefatherhoodchallengepodcast/donations
Gary Freeman shares his story of growing up in an abusive religious home and how it impacted his life into adulthood. Gary shares the challenges and steps he took to break the cycle with his family so he could be a better husband and father his kids and community need him to be. Gary is a keynote speaker and the founder of Major League Dad.To learn more about Major League Dad or contact Gary, visit:https://www.majorleaguedad.org/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thefatherhoodchallengepodcast/donations
Speech pathology is not a very common topic among most dads and most are unaware of what a speech pathologist actually does. Lenora Edwards talks to us not only about what a speech pathologist does but why a dad might need one for his child or children. She also provides basic tips any dad can do with their baby or child to help enhance their communication development while bonding as well. Lenora is a board certified speech language pathologist with Better Speech, a Certified Holographic Memory Resolution® Practitioner, Certified Neurolinguistic Programmer, Board Certified Coach.You can learn more about Better Speech by visiting:https://www.betterspeech.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thefatherhoodchallengepodcast/donations
I Am Dad

I Am Dad

2022-11-1628:39

Kenneth Braswell shares some of the amazing accomplishments he's done like starting effective and successful programs that mentor dads while building a support community around them to ensure long term success. His work with dads through Gentle Warriors Academy has not only taught basic parenting skills but has also helped many dads overcome the pain points in their hearts and minds that have kept them from being at their best for their kids. Kenneth is the founder of Gentle Warriors Academy, Fathers Incorporated and host of the I Am Dad podcast.To learn more about Gentle Warriors Academy and Fathers Incorporated visit:https://fathersincorporated.com/To learn more about Kenneth Braswell visit:http://www.kennethbraswell.com/To listen to Kenneth's podcast, I Am Dad visit:https://iamdad.podbean.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thefatherhoodchallengepodcast/donations
The Present Dad

The Present Dad

2022-11-1428:29

Retired NFL running back George Jones has had a career many would envy. You may have known of him from his time as a running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Jacksonville Jaguars and the Cleveland Browns. But you may not be familiar with his story of growing up in deep poverty as a kid and how a loving family took him in like a son. George also shares how his new family helped him get to the NFL. George also shares the struggle of learning how to be a great father to his kids and how the men in his life rallied around him to support and teach him the skills he was missing to become a great dad. George's story will inspire all dads to rise and take their role to the next level and not be scared to reach out for help.To learn more about George Jones or book him to speak you can visit:https://thepresentdad.com/To order The Present Dad, visit:https://a.co/d/4ebXAqpSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thefatherhoodchallengepodcast/donations
I had a fascinating conversation with Andy Williams Jr. about why it's so important for fathers to teach their kids a trade or skill. We discuss how that experience can be a great opportunity to bond with our kids. In our discussion we also explore the spiritual connection between the trades and character development.Andy Williams Jr. is a mentor, speaker and minister. He also owns a painting company and has helped many men and fathers going through tough situations to find their identity and purpose as well as find employment.You can learn more about Andy Williams Jr. and contact him at:https://andywilliamsjr.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thefatherhoodchallengepodcast/donations
Raising Them Ready

Raising Them Ready

2022-10-1227:44

Jonathan Catherman is a sociologist and educator who has worked in the education field for over 24 years. He speaks worldwide to diverse audiences of all ages and is the author of the bestselling books for teens The Manual to Manhood and The Manual to Middle School. He and his wife founded the 1M Mentoring Foundation which focuses on mentoring character and life skills in youth.In our conversation Jonathan shares some of this thoughts about manhood and simple things dads can do to teach and model healthy masculinity for their kids while creating a tight bond and making great memories.To learn more about what Jonathan and his wife Erica are doing visit:https://thecathermans.com/To learn about the 1M Mentoring Foundation visit:https://www.1mmentoring.org/To purchase his book Raising Them Ready or any of his other books, visit:https://amzn.to/3yArZ0xSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thefatherhoodchallengepodcast/donations
Rupesh Bhambwani founded Cool Dad's Club from his home in Bombay, India (Mumbai). Cool Dad's Club is a social group where dads from all over the world can come together as a global community and share stories and experiences as well as get help with questions and problems.In this episode, Rupesh and I discuss why it is essential for all dads to be part of a community of dads for dads.Connect with Cool Dad's Club on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/cooldadsclubofficialConnect with Cool Dad's Club on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/groups/10484878/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thefatherhoodchallengepodcast/donations
Baby Boo-Boos

Baby Boo-Boos

2022-09-2228:17

Magnus Moosa learned how to be a father through trial and error encountering the same struggles all other fathers do. But Magnus was persistent in doing the research and searching for answers to his questions, highly motivated to be the best father he could to his kids and a stable rock for his wife. Magnus became sought after by his family and friends for expert advice and coaching. When people everywhere starting coming to him with some of the same questions he decided to pack all of his knowledge into a book to help other dads. In this episode Magus share some of wisdom and experience with us as he talks about his new book.You can find Baby Boo-Boos here:https://amzn.to/3R6R1KOTake the free quiz here and see where you stand:magnusmoosa.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thefatherhoodchallengepodcast/donations
Jake Edling talks about his new book The New Daddy Experience. Jake is also a speaker and dad coach. As a father of 7 kids he shares some of his wisdom from experience such as the 5 baby cries, how to identify them and what the mean. He also talks about how most dads fall into postpartum or post natal depression and what dads can do to get through it. Jake also gives away some of the best kept secrets such as a manual in the form of an app called Oliiki for dads to walk them through parenting in the 1st 1,000 days.You can purchase The New Daddy Experience here:https://amzn.to/3TZGvI2Learn more about Oliiki and how to download here:https://www.oliikiapp.com/To learn more about the 5 baby cries visit:https://www.dunstanbaby.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thefatherhoodchallengepodcast/donations
Dads and Birth Trauma

Dads and Birth Trauma

2022-09-0928:37

Steven Kennedy has experienced birth trauma and post natal depression when his son was born in 2017. Because of this Seven learned that there was little work being done to educate and help dads through the birth process before, during and after. The idea of dads experiencing birth trauma and post natal depression was unheard of by most including medical professionals. Steven has done extensive research to learn more and uncover more facts about dads who go through this and how they can be better helped. On this episode Steven shares with us what he's learned and how dads can be better prepared for the birth experience before, during and after.Steven is the founder of Prepare Foundation and Birthing Dads. He has done extensive coaching and spoken at many events to educate the world about the support dads need around a pregnancy.You fan find out more about the Prepare Foundation here:https://prepare.org.au/You can learn more about Birthing Dads here:https://www.birthingdads.com.au/You can learn more about DadPad here:https://thedadpad.co.uk/Follow Birthing Dads on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/birthingdadsFollow Birthing Dads on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/birthingdads/Follow the Prepare Foundation on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/preparefoundation/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thefatherhoodchallengepodcast/donations
Now I Am Known

Now I Am Known

2022-08-3027:31

Peter Mutabazi came from from a home of extreme poverty in Uganda, Africa where sleeping on a dirt bed and going days without food were normal. He also endured countless nights of violent beatings from his dad. In Peters book Now I Am Known he writes about how he escaped and years later found kindness and love from a man how brought him into his own family and treated him as his own son. Peter shares how being in the face of horror from the Rwandan genocide brought him before God and how in that moment he accepted Jesus and allowed his life to be changed. Peter is now a foster dad and has adopted children of his own and continues to advocate for children who need to be known and heard. You can get Now I Am Known Here:https://amzn.to/3cqqgTyTo learn more about Peter click on the link below:https://nowiamknown.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thefatherhoodchallengepodcast/donations
Letters from a Father

Letters from a Father

2022-08-1828:45

Allen Carter talks with me about his book and the many years he spent writing letters to his kids and the impact it had on both their lives and his. We also talk about the impact this book can have on other families and why dads might want to consider writing to their kids as well. Allen discusses the importance of leaving a legacy for your kids and future generations and simple ways you can do this. Letters from a father is filled with nuggets of wisdom that he shared with his kids and that you can share with yours too. If you struggle to have meaningful conversations with your kids this book will help you get started.You can find Letters from a father here:https://amzn.to/3Aw5URTAll proceeds from the book go to Chicago Home Academy. To learn more visit the link below:https://chicagohopeacademy.org/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thefatherhoodchallengepodcast/donations
The Book of Moments

The Book of Moments

2022-08-0927:49

Chris Meyer has been in the funeral home business owning multiple funeral homes for over 17years. During this time Chris has learned what really matters such as spending quality time with family, making memories and leaving a legacy. Chris also talks about how to have important and meaningful conversations with your kids and the legacy that matters most to them. Chris is also an author and in this episode talks about why he wrote The Book of Moments and how this book can be the perfect tool for not only understanding who you are, but also for leaving a legacy for your kids and future generations.You can order the book here:https://amzn.to/3SCKyJwTo learn more about Chris, visit his website here:http://chrismeyerauthor.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thefatherhoodchallengepodcast/donations
Dads and Touch

Dads and Touch

2022-08-0228:12

Bernie Landels is an author and speaker with over 25 years of experience in the education and health care field. Her focus is the first 1,000 days of a child's development and specifically how touch so important for both babies and older children to thrive. She has worked with dads who can sometime struggle to connect with their babies and older children through touch. in this episode Bernie and i have a conversation about simple things dads can do to bond with their kids through simple touch and the additional benefits it can provide both for dads and their babies and kids. We also talk about Bernie's book Finding Their Feet and why every dad should have a copy.You can order Finding Their Feet here:https://amzn.to/3BxFDUvConnect with Bernie and learn more about what she is doing here:https://bernielandels.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thefatherhoodchallengepodcast/donations
Knowing Who You Are

Knowing Who You Are

2022-07-2627:35

Chris Bruno is a well know and sought after counselor and founder of Restoration Counseling. He specializes in men and masculinity, sexual addiction, trauma and abuse. His experience as a men’s therapist and his work with men at Restoration Project provide a wealth of experience when navigating the landscape of a man’s heart. Chris is also the author of Man Maker Project, a guide to help fathers usher their sons into manhood God's way.In this episode we dive into the heart of fathers dealing with deep seated traumas that in some cases go back generations. We talk about the value of knowing yourself and the path towards living a fulfilling and purpose driven life full of joy along the way. Order Man Maker Project here:https://amzn.to/3PUXhFyRestory by Restoration Counseling:https://www.restory.life/Restoration Product:https://www.restorationproject.net/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thefatherhoodchallengepodcast/donations
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