I Am Dad

What happens when fatherhood, faith, and the Black church meet in an honest conversation about men, family, and purpose? In this episode of I Am Dad Podcast, Kenneth Braswell sits down with Greg Owens to explore how faith communities can better support fathers, young men, families, and the future.

This week on I Am Dad Podcast, guest host Dr. Matisa Wilbon sits down with Dr. David Miller to explore the sacred relationship between Black fathers and daughters. Their conversation examines mental health, non-residential fatherhood, racial pride, and the powerful role dads play in shaping daughters’ identity and wellbeing.

What if father absence isn’t just a social issue—but an economic one costing the nation $154 billion a year? Host Kenneth Braswell sits down with Christopher Brown to unpack the data, the policy implications, and the future of responsible fatherhood.

What happens when becoming a father collides with entrepreneurship, marriage, and identity—at the same time? Host Kenneth Braswell sits down with Joe Carr to unpack early fatherhood, partnership, vulnerability, and what it really means to be dedicated as a dad.

What happens when fatherhood is treated as a calling instead of a convenience? Host Kenneth Braswell sits down with Jesse Anderson for a powerful conversation on faith, leadership, vulnerability, and rebuilding families from the inside out.

What happens when community, accountability, and calling collide in a man’s life? Host Kenneth Braswell sits down with Greg Harris to explore father absence, street mentors, trust-building, and the heart work of serving men.

2025 was not a year of isolated wins — it was a year of alignment. In this Fathers Incorporated 2025 Year in Review, we reflect on how fatherhood moved beyond conversation and into infrastructure, systems change, and national influence. Across programs, policy, media, and community engagement, Fathers Incorporated strengthened its role as a trusted leader in responsible fatherhood and family well-being. This review highlights the organization’s national stewardship of the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse, expanded public education through fatherhood.gov, and large-scale behavior change driven by national media partnerships. It also captures the growth and outcomes of the Gentle Warriors Academy, including record-setting graduations, independent evaluation findings, and expanded reach into communities and correctional facilities. Viewers will also see how Fathers Incorporated elevated fatherhood through civic engagement, including the 20th Anniversary of the Million Fathers March, policy leadership on legitimation reform, and sustained narrative change through media appearances and op-eds. Together, these efforts reflect a clear commitment: treating fatherhood not as a side issue, but as a foundational strategy for strengthening families and communities. This video is both a reflection on what was accomplished in 2025 and a statement of where the work is going next. It affirms a simple truth backed by data and experience alike: when fathers are supported, families stabilize, children thrive, and communities grow stronger.