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Father Friend

Father Friend

By: Dr. Mike Ayers
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I'm Dr. Mike Ayers—welcome to Father Friend, a podcast to help you become the kind of dad your kids trust, respect, and want to be around. With 30+ years as a father, educator, and speaker, I bring research-based, faith-rooted wisdom on fatherhood, masculinity, and raising strong, emotionally healthy kids. We tackle real questions—discipline, sex talks, faith, leadership, etc. You'll get help with kids from crib to college. New every Monday. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts. Find more at fatherfriend.net or on social @thinkingdads.Dr. Mike Ayers Parenting & Families Relationships
Episodes
  • Raising a Daughter of Inner Beauty in a World of Selfies and Filters
    Jul 14 2025

    The Summer Vibes Series— 5-minute Episodes to Grow as a Dad.

    In today’s image-obsessed culture, girls are bombarded with pressure to define their worth by likes, filters, and appearance. This episode challenges that narrative and equips dads with a better one. Discover how to affirm your daughter in ways that build lasting confidence, character, and faith. You’ll learn why a father’s voice is so powerful, how to shift her focus from surface to substance, and why inner beauty must be celebrated over external perfection. Let’s raise daughters who know they’re worth more than the world tells them.

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    10 mins
  • What is a Father Friend?
    Jul 7 2025

    Part of the Summer Vibes Series— 5 Minute Episodes to Grow Your Fatherhood! What is a Father Friend—and why should every dad make it his goal? In this episode, we unpack the concept behind the Father Friend model: a vision for fatherhood that balances strength and tenderness, discipline and presence, authority and affection. Too many dads think they must choose between being respected or being close to their kids—but the truth is, great fathering does both. You don’t have to choose between being your child’s father or their friend. You’re called to be both—and we’ll show you how. Discover the mindset, model, and maturity required to lead your children with love and purpose through every stage of their development.

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    5 mins
  • Passing Down Patriotism: Inspiring Love of Country in Your Kids
    Jul 2 2025

    As fireworks light the sky and grills fire up this July 4th, let’s talk about more than celebration—let’s talk about legacy. In this special Independence Day episode of Father Friend, Dr. Mike Ayers explores what it means to raise kids who value freedom, sacrifice, and national pride in a culture that’s rapidly letting those values go. Learn practical ways to teach your children about the meaning of Independence Day, the power of sacrifice, and why we stand for the flag. This episode will help you lead your family with truth, gratitude, and intentionality—while still having fun along the way.

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    10 mins

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