Visit https://www.thathusband.com for merch, live event tickets, and other resources [S3] EPISODE 11: BROKEN BUT NOT FINISHED In this episode, we sit down with DJ Xtreme, a husband, father, and radio personality, for a conversation about failure, redemption, and the difficult road back to the life you once imagined. What begins as a story about relationships quickly becomes something deeper: an honest reflection on what it means to carry disappointment, confront your own choices, and still choose to build again DJ Xtreme opens up about a season that reshaped his entire understanding of family. Raised in a two-parent household with a clear vision of doing things “the right way,” he shares how becoming a father outside of that structure left him wrestling with a deep sense of failure. When the relationship with his child’s mother ended, he found himself living a life he had never planned for — separated from his son and navigating the weight of unmet expectations. He speaks candidly about the years that followed, marked by depression, confusion, and the internal struggle of trying to reconcile who he thought he would be with where he actually was. The conversation also explores the complexity of fatherhood in that season. DJ Xtreme reflects on the decision to shield his son from the truth about their living situation, and the moment he realised honesty was necessary — not just for his child, but for himself. As he began a new relationship, he shares what it looked like to have difficult conversations, to take responsibility, and to start showing up more fully as a father despite the circumstances. A significant part of this episode centers on his approach to love and marriage the second time around. In a culture where single mothers are often overlooked, DJ Xtreme speaks about intentionally choosing a partner who already had children — someone who would understand the reality of his responsibilities and embrace the fullness of his life. He unpacks the journey of building a blended family, the decision to live together before marriage, and the lessons that came with merging two lives, two histories, and three children into one home. At its core, this episode is about commitment — not as a feeling, but as a decision you return to daily. DJ Xtreme reflects on the tension within marriage, the moments where walking away feels easier, and why he believes in staying, working through conflict, and honoring the promises you make. It’s a grounded, honest look at modern relationships, and a reminder that even when life doesn’t follow the plan, there is still a way to build something meaningful, intentional, and lasting. Get in touch with us - thathusband@companyxfilms.com FOLLOW THAT HUSBAND PODCAST ON... TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thathusbandpodcast INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thathusbandpodcast/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thathusbandpodcast/ #ThatHusbandPodcast #IntentionalHusbands #MarriageByDesign #HusbandsWhoLead #FaithfulFathers #LoveWithPurpose #MarriageReflections #LegacyInAction #MarriageJourney #StrengthInMarriage #IntentionalLove #ModernHusbands #CourageousCommitment #HealingThroughMarriage #PurposeDrivenMarriage #RelationshipWisdom #StrongerInLove #MarriageIntentions #LegacyMinded #WiseHusbands #HeartCenteredMarriage #EmotionallyPresent #MarriagePodcastLife #LoveOnPurpose #SacredMarriage #GrowthTogether
