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Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood.Love + Kindness: The Two Ingredients That Saved My Marriage | Dear Son Show (Patrick Murphy)On this Father’s Day episode of The Dear Son Show, D Johns welcomes Patrick Murphy from Florida to discuss fatherhood, peace, and relationships. Patrick shares growing up in the Bay Area with nine siblings, learning entrepreneurship from his father, and being shaped by his parents’ divorce and contrasting parenting styles. He describes how his first 27-year marriage ended in divorce, leaving him bitter and searching for answers, which led him to study relationships and help teach a divorce and separation care ministry at One Community Church. In his second marriage, frequent divorce talks shifted after a spiritual warning and a series of “ice cream dates” focused on sharing childhood stories instead of issues, helping them heal. Patrick argues that relationships need both love and kindness, warns against weaponizing vulnerability, and says this approach brought peace at home and years without arguments.00:00 Guarded Love Mindset00:26 Kindness Keeps Love Alive01:27 Welcome to Dear Son02:55 Building a Peace System04:36 Corporate vs Family Costs07:02 Life Escalator and Overwhelm09:52 Hiding Burdens in Marriage11:03 Roots in the Bay13:09 Nine Siblings and Dad Hustle15:02 Parenting Styles and Lessons18:35 Parents Divorce Impact21:52 Breaking the Divorce Cycle23:33 Divorce Ministry Insights26:05 Nail in Tire Relationship Radar28:27 Anti Divorce and Second Marriage30:38 Ice Cream Date Reset31:35 Healing The Inner Kids33:01 Love And Kindness Formula35:11 Why Counseling Can Backfire36:54 No Arguments By Design40:35 Kindness Beats Attitude44:48 Peace At Home Changes Men49:46 Hats And Lost Identity52:48 Helpmeet And Safe Space56:48 Stop Fixing Start Loving58:59 Daily Practices To Stay Close01:01:16 Customer Service Marriage Mindset01:02:21 Book Plug And Farewell#fathersonrelationship #adviceformen #modernfatherhood #adultchildren #lifelessonsformen #raisingmen #raisingkids #mantalk #marriagecounseling Channel Focus Areas:“What Fathers Should Teach Their Sons”“How to Be a Better Father”“Father Son Relationship Advice”“Mistakes Fathers Make”“Lessons Every Man Should Learn”Follow Patrick: https://instagram.com/theconflictsoflife Also, if you've made it this far, don't forget to:1. subscribe to the channel, 2. turn on the notifications,3. like this video, 4. leave a comment, and5. share this content with someone who needs it.The DSP: https://thedearsonpodcast.com Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors: Shop DSN Merch: https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital Love Kisha J Studios: https://houseoflkj.com My ebook: https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital/ols/products/20lifepromptsv1My book (physical): https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital/ols/products/dear-son-what-i-wish-my-father-told-me-physical-copyLet’s connect socially: https://instagram.com/thedearsonpodcast https://facebook.com/thedearsonpodcast The Three Foundational Pillars of the DSP Community1. Reveal trauma 2. Heal from trauma3. Help through telling stories of it all“Better Man. Better Father.”The Dear Son, Network ®Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. King Cass Ajani on Fatherhood, Emotional Wellness & Healing: Dear Son Show (Zimbabwe to UK Journey) In this episode of The Dear Son Show, D Johns sits down with King Cass Ajani (Dumisani David Moyo), born in Zimbabwe and raised in the UK, to discuss identity, fatherhood, and emotional wellbeing for boys and men. Ajani shares memories of a joyful childhood in Harare, the abrupt move to South London at age 10, and his family’s fragmentation as his father became less present and left when Ajani was 14. He reflects on a father who was accomplished and confidence-building yet emotionally unavailable, and how grief after his father’s death led to a dark season before community, honesty, and therapy helped him rebuild. Ajani explains how his work mentoring men centers on curiosity, gentleness, and asking “Are you okay?”, and he shares his Brunch Brothers books and where to find his work online. 00:00 Emotions With Dad 01:07 Welcome To Dear Son 01:40 Meet Ajani From Zimbabwe 03:07 Growing Up In Harare 04:14 Family Shifts In UK 05:05 UK Culture And Food 06:36 Zimbabwe Comfort Food 08:28 Abrupt Move And Identity 10:32 Remembering His Father 13:07 Grace And Generations 17:54 Becoming A Father Figure 22:23 Calling And Credentials 23:31 When Doors Close 24:24 Divine Appointment Data 25:25 Surrendering the Dream 27:04 Curiosity With Young Men 32:14 Finding Okay After Loss 36:20 Gentle Parenting Lessons 38:09 Learning Love Elsewhere 43:12 Proud Not Pressured 47:55 Books Movement Next Steps 50:26 Closing Thanks Subscribe #fathersonrelationship #adviceformen #modernfatherhood #adultchildren #lifelessonsformen #raisingmen #raisingkids #mantalk #Zimbabwe #hararezimbabwe Channel Focus Areas: “What Fathers Should Teach Their Sons” “How to Be a Better Father” “Father Son Relationship Advice” “Mistakes Fathers Make” “Lessons Every Man Should Learn” Follow Ajani: https://instagram.com/ajanikingdom Ajani's books: An Invitation To The Table https://a.co/d/0bdMTdBz Four Fires https://a.co/d/0hfyHZvI Also, if you've made it this far, don't forget to: 1. subscribe to the channel, 2. turn on the notifications, 3. like this video, 4. leave a comment, and 5. share this content with someone who needs it. The DSP: https://thedearsonpodcast.com Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors: Shop DSN Merch: https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital Love Kisha J Studios: https://houseoflkj.com My ebook: https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital/ols/products/20lifepromptsv1 My book (physical): https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital/ols/products/dear-son-what-i-wish-my-father-told-me-physical-copy Let’s connect socially: https://instagram.com/thedearsonpodcast https://facebook.com/thedearsonpodcast The Three Foundational Pillars of the DSP Community 1. Reveal trauma 2. Heal from trauma 3. Help through telling stories of it all “Better Man. Better Father.” The Dear Son, Network ® Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dear Son: Life Comes at You Fast (Problem-Solving, Responsibility & Real-World Lessons) In this episode of The Dear Son Show, D Johns and Jey Blac reflect on how quickly real-life tests can arrive before sons feel prepared, using stories like a late-night tire blowout that revealed gaps in communication, problem-solving, and a father’s tone even when saying the right words. They discuss using unexpected moments as coaching opportunities, balancing protection with letting kids experience consequences, and the danger of “skipping steps,” including buying a teen a new Challenger too soon, allowing passengers, and a wreck that followed—plus lessons from a stolen scooter and earning replacements. The hosts also connect “life comes at you fast” to readiness planning, global events as teachable moments, and personal examples like sudden loss, joining the military, and financial growth outpacing habits, ending with a push to “talk less and do more work.” 00:00 Tire Blowout Cold Open 00:45 Welcome to Dear Son 01:44 Network Updates 03:18 Life Comes Fast 04:58 Late Night Blowout 08:36 Problem Solving Lessons 12:31 Repair Talk and Trust 16:11 Letting Sons Lead 17:30 Car Crash Boundaries 18:34 Scooter Stolen Twice 22:31 Scooter Lesson Learned 23:03 Teen Car Rules 25:03 Crash After Greenlight 27:10 Rewards And Entitlement 29:51 Teach Through Doing 36:58 World Events As Lessons 42:54 Life Came Fast Stories 44:48 Planning And Money Prep 47:34 Closing Lets Talk Work #fathersonrelationship #adviceformen #modernfatherhood #adultchildren #lifelessonsformen #raisingmen #raisingkids #mantalk Channel Focus Areas: “What Fathers Should Teach Their Sons” “How to Be a Better Father” “Father Son Relationship Advice” “Mistakes Fathers Make” “Lessons Every Man Should Learn” Follow James: https://instagram.com/jeyblac Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. Forrest Laurent on Healing, Purpose vs Pain, and Building a Platform Under Pressure | Dear Son Show On the Dear Son Show, the host speaks with Forrest Laurent about a “grind season” of rebuilding his life through changing his circle, improving discipline, and executing with intention. Forrest describes a public livestream conflict where a woman from a coaching relationship attacked his character, forcing him to confront how often he allowed disrespect and how vulnerable he was emotionally. He explains how creating content to hold men accountable unexpectedly drew women to his platform, and how God used coaching to reveal his resentment toward women and his own role in relational harm, leading him to apologize by listening to people he hurt and growing empathy. They discuss relationships and marriage, learning that “a good opportunity doesn’t mean it’s God,” the weight of stewardship and potential cancellation as a platform grows, and redefining success as peace and alignment with God. 00:00 Public Breaking Point 00:32 Welcome to Dear Son 01:37 Catching Up With Forrest 03:04 Grind Season Reset 03:50 Livestream Disrespect Lesson 06:09 Character Attack Fallout 08:27 Who Am I Now 09:26 Coaching Origin Story 14:33 Healing Views on Women 16:02 Making Amends and Apologies 20:54 Good Opportunity vs God 22:33 Marriage and Intentional Prayer 24:36 Back to Entrepreneurship 25:01 God Pushes You Out 25:35 Betting On Yourself 26:18 Fear of Discipline 28:02 Environment Shapes You 30:05 Peace and Real Success 33:20 God and Accountability 34:47 Platform Vision and Space 38:47 Stewarding Attention 42:53 Rest Versus Quitting 47:08 Whats Next Season 49:29 Living in the Now 54:09 Patterns and Real Love 56:31 Closing Reflections #fathersonrelationship #adviceformen #modernfatherhood #adultchildren #lifelessonsformen #raisingmen #raisingkids #mantalk Channel Focus Areas: “What Fathers Should Teach Their Sons” “How to Be a Better Father” “Father Son Relationship Advice” “Mistakes Fathers Make” “Lessons Every Man Should Learn” Follow Forrest: https://instagram.com/forrestlaurent Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chika Onunkwo on Fatherhood’s Legacy, Nigerian Upbringing, and Raising Emotionally Safe Kids In this Women’s Series episode of the Dear Son Show, host speaks with Chika Onunkwo, a Nigerian-born mom in New Jersey who moved to the U.S. at 16 and reflects on growing up in Port Harcourt where “black excellence” was normal, then experiencing bias and jokes about Africa after immigrating. Chika shares how her father—an accomplished civil engineer and community giver—modeled provision, emotional availability, high standards, and repair after discipline, shaping her confidence, marriage expectations, and how she parents. She discusses marrying a Nigerian man she met in college, her father’s cultural criteria and emphasis on marrying for love, and how Emotional Moms began from her own struggles balancing corporate work and emotional connection with her sons. She urges parents—especially fathers—to be emotionally present, connect before correcting, and talk openly about taboo topics. Follow the channel and leave a review. 00:00 Show Intro and Guest 01:09 From Nigeria to Jersey 04:24 Black Excellence and Culture Shock 09:01 American Ignorance Abroad 10:37 Her Father’s Legacy 18:13 Oldest Daughter Pressure 20:23 Discipline and Repair 25:51 Sex Talks and Silence 29:57 Marriage and Family Today 33:45 Dad’s Marriage Criteria 37:04 Honoring Dad in Church 37:47 No Matchmaking Allowed 38:21 Marry for Love 39:22 Dad Vetting the Suitor 40:44 Choosing a Husband Like Dad 43:24 Parenting Styles and Teens 46:13 Fathers Must Be Present 52:19 Why Emotional Moms Started 56:04 Behind the Perfect Family 58:27 Work Life and New Calling 59:55 Lessons on Connection 01:04:20 Modeling Values at Home 01:06:10 Talking Porn and Vices 01:08:32 What I Wish Dad Said 01:09:35 Plugging Resources and Farewell #fathersonrelationship #adviceformen #modernfatherhood #adultchildren #lifelessonsformen #raisingmen #raisingkids #mantalk Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy