About this episode

Tommie and Lance discuss the complexities of fatherhood, including regrets and the difference between providing for and being present with children.

Can you be a good father and still fail your child in ways you deeply regret? In this episode of Four Titles, One Truth, Tommie and Lance have an honest conversation about fatherhood mistakes, missed opportunities, and the difficult gap between loving your children and making sure they actually feel loved. Tommie reflects on his own relationship with his adult son and the painful realization that good intentions, financial support, and love do not always replace consistent presence. Together, Tommie and Lance discuss the regrets fathers carry, the difference between providing and being present, how conflict between parents can affect children, and why patience can sometimes become avoidance. They also confront a difficult question many fathers eventually face: Can you consider yourself a good father while acknowledging the ways you failed your child? This conversation isn’t about blaming mothers, fathers, divorce, military service, careers, or circumstances. It’s about accountability, growth, forgiveness, and recognizing that regret doesn’t have to be the end of the story. If you’re a father struggling with past mistakes, trying to rebuild a relationship with an adult child, or…

People in this episode

Hosts: Tommie Jones, Lance Taylor

Topics covered

• fatherhood
• regrets
• parenting
• relationships
• accountability
• growth

Keywords

• good fathers
• fatherhood mistakes
• missed opportunities
• presence
• love
• regret
• parenting

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