What does it mean to raise a son with faith, strength, and identity in today’s gender-confused world? In this powerful conversation, Miguel Valle shares his story of overcoming fear, past struggles, and insecurity to become a father who loves deeply, protects faithfully, and points his family to God.

Miguel opens up about his journey from wrestling with his sexual identity and masculinity to becoming a devoted husband and father who leads with prayer, affection, and intentionality. Together with Tim, he discusses:

• Facing fears of not being “masculine enough” to raise a son
• The deception of the LGBTQ and drag lifestyle
• Overcoming past wounds and trusting God for healing
• Learning to father through prayer and dependence on God
• Teaching children identity, confidence, and faith in a confusing culture
• Why affection, presence, and affirmation matter so much for boys
• Balancing protection with trusting God’s provision
• Building a marriage and family rooted in faithfulness and prayer

Miguel’s testimony is a reminder that God doesn’t waste our scars — He redeems them to help us lead our families with courage and love.

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What does it mean to be a godly, emotionally intelligent father in today’s world?

In this powerful conversation, Tim sits down with Yousif Farag—psychotherapist, executive coach, and author of Godly Manhood—to explore the journey from Sudanese refugee to Canadian family man, and how his faith, upbringing, and personal struggles have shaped the way he leads his home.

Yousif shares practical wisdom on building strong father-child relationships, the power of the dinner table for emotional connection, and how to raise resilient kids in a complicated world. He opens up about:

• Escaping religious persecution and starting over in Canada
• The pivotal moment he chose Christ at 13
• Using family dinners to build trust and teach life lessons
• Helping his son navigate bullying with wisdom and boundaries
• Balancing fatherhood, friendship, and authority
• Why emotional intelligence is essential for modern dads

Whether you're a father, husband, or leader, this episode will challenge and inspire you to grow in emotional maturity and lead your family with grace and conviction.

Connect with Yousif: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yousif-farag-8697b424/

Books referenced in show: Godly Manhood by Yousif Farag - https://amzn.to/455ovSW

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What happens when a pastor’s kid becomes a father and realizes he’s repeating the same silent expectations he grew up under? In this powerful conversation, Joe Bachmeyer, founder of You Matter Dad, opens up about emotional awareness, healing from internal chaos, and what it really means to be present as a father.

🎙️ In this episode, Joe shares:

• How growing up as a “functional only-child” shaped his parenting
• The pressure of silent expectations placed on pastors' kids—and how that carried into his fatherhood
• His battle with emotional regulation, tone, and control
• Why curiosity is more powerful than control in parenting
• The three core values he’s intentionally instilling in his kids: gratefulness, helpfulness, and emotional presence
• The surprising healing that happens when dads “get all in” with what their kids love

This is a conversation for every dad who's trying to show up better—not perfectly—but with purpose.

Connect With Joe at:

https://www.instagram.com/youmatterdad

https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@youmatterdad⁩

https://www.tiktok.com/ ⁨@youmatterdad⁩

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088978793193

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