Father Friend
Dr. Mike Ayers - Parenting Expert, Educator, Father
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S2E38 How To Stop Passing Down Your Pain in 2026
Here's the truth: A child's deepest wound is an unhealed parent.In this New Year reset episode, Dr. Mike Ayers shares his own journey of discovering how his childhood wounds were shaping his…
S1E37 5 Lessons From The Man Who Raised Jesus
Joseph had one job: raise the Messiah. No pressure. Despite limited mentions in scripture, this humble carpenter profoundly shaped Jesus through daily presence and intentional fathering. In this…
S1E36 When Your Teen Starts Pulling Away (And Why You Shouldn't)
When your teen becomes distant and moody, every instinct tells you to give them space. But pulling back is exactly the wrong move. Your teenager needs your steady presence now more than ever—they…
S1E35 From Youth Pastor to Lifelong Mentor: My Interview with Joey Womble about Fatherhood
Joey Womble was Mike's youth pastor at 18, and watching him parent changed everything Mike understood about fatherhood. In this personal conversation, Joey shares hard-won wisdom from four decades of…
S1E34 5 Ways We Neglect Our Kids (Without Realizing It)
We're not trying to be bad parents, but we're more distracted than ever—and our kids are paying the price. From devices to pride, Mike breaks down five common ways dads neglect their kids without…
S1E33 Practicing Gratitude: Noticing the Good in the Imperfect
Despite having more wealth, technology, and comfort than any generation in history, we're less happy than people were in the 1950s. Why? This Thanksgiving week, we explore why gratitude has become a…
S1E32 How We Fight: The Father Friend Model
A big purpose without a strategic plan is a big flop. This episode walks you through the Father Friend Model—a developmental roadmap from birth through adulthood. Learn the 7 core insights and 4…
S1E31 Cause, Courage, and Culture: Why We Fight for Our Kids
Why do we fight for our kids? Because the stakes have never been higher. In this episode, we explore how a clear cause fuels courage—and why fathers need both to navigate today's cultural battles.…
S1E30 When Your Son Becomes A Dad: An Interview with Brandon Ayers
Becoming a dad changes a man instantly — and in this episode, I get to watch that transformation in my own son. Brandon and I talk honestly about the moment Mabel arrived, the joy, the weight, the…
S1E29 Fathered by God: Becoming the Father I Never Had
In this episode, Mike shares one of his most personal stories yet—the pain of growing up without an engaged or affectionate father, and the redemptive journey of discovering what true fatherhood…
S1E28 The Power of a Father's Words
Your voice as a father does more than correct or instruct—it shapes identity. In this episode, Dr. Mike Ayers unpacks the lasting impact of a dad’s words, weaving together personal stories, biblical…
S1E27 More Than the Game: Interview with Professional Baseball Scout Darwin Pennye
Baseball, faith, and fatherhood all share one thing—perspective. In this Father Friend episode, Dr. Mike Ayers sits down with Kansas City Royals scout and longtime coach Darwin Pennye to talk about…
S1E26 Building Unshakeable Worth Through Unconditional Love
Every child longs to know they are enough. In this Father Friend episode, Dr. Mike Ayers explores how a father’s vision and voice shape a child’s identity, either building insecurity through…
S1E25 Being A Leader Worth Following: Servant Authority in Fatherhood
Every dad has authority—but how you use it determines whether your kids follow from fear or trust. In this Father Friend episode, Dr. Mike Ayers unpacks the difference between positional leadership…
S1E24 5 Ways to Cultivate Courage in Kids
In the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination, Dr. Mike Ayers reminds dads that courage isn’t built in comfort—it’s forged in risk, failure, and persistence. In this Father Friend episode, he unpacks…
S1E23 Fatherhood Full Circle: A Conversation with Marc Cameron
What happens when a bestselling thriller author opens up about being a dad? In this special episode of the Father Friend podcast, Dr. Mike Ayers sits down with New York Times bestselling author Marc…
S1E22 Helping Your Teen Build Trust, and Restore It When It’s Broken
Trust is the foundation of a healthy father-teen relationship—but what does it really mean to trust your teen, and how do you rebuild it when it’s been lost? In this episode, Dr. Mike Ayers unpacks…
S1E21 5 Signs Your Child Is Secretly Struggling
When children are struggling, they're almost always telling us—but rarely with words. In this episode, Dr. Mike Ayers explores five critical warning signs that your child may be facing emotional…
S1E20 Faith That Sticks: How Dads Shape Their Children’s View of God
Every dad leaves a mark, but when it comes to faith, the impact runs deeper than we often realize. In this episode of the Father Friend podcast, Dr. Mike Ayers unpacks how children form their first…
S1E19 Cell Phone Sanity: 8 Essential Boundaries
In this essential episode, Dr. Mike Ayers breaks down the 8 crucial rules every parent needs before handing their child a smartphone. With the average age for a first cell phone now at just 11.6…
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