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This episode is the penultimate exploration of a historical look of fatherhood. I talk about the way some of the major events in the 20th century impacted fatherhood. All of this information is from the article I've been referencing titled, "Fatherhood Ideals in the United States: Historical Dimensions".  Thank you so much for journeying along!Listen on MyZipStream for free!Theme MusicDreamweaver by Sound ForceFrom Premium BeatShow MusicOld School by DeMarcus VanBurenDarlow by CHILWELLPrime Time by GLASWINGFrom Soundstripe

This episode features a conversation with my guest from the Land Down Under (Australia), Marius Reger, who authored an article titled: 14 Reasons Why Becoming A Father Will Make You A Better Man. I connected with Marius through a Facebook group for Dads, and he was gracious enough to accept my invitation to add his voice and experiences to this podcast. Marius shares a bittersweet story surrounding the birth of his daughter, and talks about finding his "why". We then explore some of the pointers in his article--without going through all of it (or else you wouldn't have a reason to read it, duh!)--and let that guide the remainder of our conversation. Marius also talks about his online fitness business; and if you'd like to get in contact with him, you can look him up on Facebook by name (Marius Reger **his profile says "Owner and Founder of Fit Plus Forty**) or by clicking this link.Thank you for listening!Theme MusicDreamweaver by Sound ForceFrom Premium BeatShow MusicMaple by OBOYGiving Myself Away by Dr. DelightChronicles by KC CarterFrom Soundstripe

This episode features a conversation with my guest, Geston Pierre. Geston is a recording artist, public speaker, pastor, voice actor, fellow podcaster, a husband, and an expectant #girldad. We talk about how he is handling being an expectant Dad in the middle of a global pandemic, what it means for him to father a girl after the inauguration of the nation's first female Vice President in Kamala Harris. And in an unexpected twist, I ask Geston to speak to his future self as well as to his unborn baby girl. We talk about all this and more! Thank you for listening!Theme MusicDreamweaver by Sound ForceFrom Premium BeatShow MusicStudy, Chill, Relax, Repeat by Ghost BeatzSummertime by Rocky' JayStubborn by ElijahSoft Sound by AcreageToronto Winters by Ghost BeatzFrom Soundstripe

This second stop along this historical fatherhood journey stops at the period of what Americans call the Industrial Revolution. This week, I try answering these questions: But how did fatherhood during this era play out? What did it look like? How did the rise of industries and factories change a father’s involvement with his children and his spouse? And how is this ideal relevant or irrelevant to my time today in 2021? We dive into all of this after first paying homage to the late great Kobe Bryant and those who died along with him in the tragic January 26, 2020 helicopter accident. I pay a tribute to Kobe by talking about what he means to me personally as a fan of the game of basketball. Thank you so much for journeying along!Listen on MyZipStream for free!Theme MusicDreamweaver by Sound ForceFrom Premium BeatShow MusicHeadwind (Reprise) by Wild WonderFreaky Wednesday by Sam BarshRed Tree Brain by Isaac JoelSentry by AbloomFrom SoundstripeArticleFatherhood Ideals in the United States: Historical Dimensions 

If you've been following along, I am beginning to take a historical look at fatherhood by examining the "portrait" of fathers throughout four historical periods. In this episode, I make my first stop in colonial America to answer this question:If I were to wake up one morning and find that, while I was asleep, my son, my wife and I were somehow transported back in time to Colonial America… in terms of the expectations of that society for the male parent figure, how would I be expected to carry out being a father to my son?I hope you're intrigued by what I found, and thanks for taking this ride with me through the corridors of history!Theme MusicDreamweaver by Sound ForceFrom Premium BeatShow MusicTired by EsaiDeja Vu by Nu Alkemi$tAt A Glance by Nu Alkemi$tFrom SoundstripeArticlesFatherhood Ideals in the United States: Historical Dimensions Fatherhood and Motherhood in Colonial America 

This episode is a re-edited version of a conversation that was released July 8, 2020 with my guest, Kyle Kessler (May 2, 1991 - January 3, 2021). Sadly, Kyle passed away January 3, 2021. Due to this devastating event, I pay tribute to Mr. Kessler by reflecting on our shared experiences as first time fathers. Theme MusicDreamweaver by Sound ForceFrom Premium BeatShow MusicFading Light by Josh LimLove Still Remains by Adrian WaltherRespect Old Arrangements by Sam BarshHometown by Ghost BeatzFrom Soundstripe

Announcing the passing of someone very important to this podcast.