The Fatherhood Challenge Podcast & Radio Program

Jonathan Guerrero
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  • Parenting
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The Fatherhood Challenge is a movement dedicated to encouraging fathers to engage with their children and educate society on the positive impact involved fathers have on their communities and society from generation to generation.

  1. 1d ago

    Raising Sex‑Wise Kids Starts with Dad

    One of the most surprising parts of raising kids today is realizing just how quickly the world starts teaching them about sex. It’s everywhere, in jokes at school, in the content they stumble across online such as porn, even in the way other kids talk about their bodies. Today, we’re going to talk about why fathers are uniquely positioned to guide their kids through the truth about bodies, boundaries, and safety and how taking the lead can strengthen trust, deepen connection, and shape the kind of relationship every dad hopes to build. Janet Rosenzweig has spent her entire career helping families raise what she calls sex‑wise kids — children who understand their bodies, their boundaries, and their safety long before the world tries to teach them something else. She’s a nationally recognized expert in child protection, healthy development, and family communication, and her work has guided parents across the country in having conversations that feel honest, confident, and connected instead of awkward or intimidating. You can find Janet Rosenzweig's work, The Sex-Wise Parent at: https://www.sexwiseparent.com/ You can purchase her book The Sex-Wise Parent here: https://link.amazon/B005CFo3M Want to support The Fatherhood Challenge? Here are two easy ways: Merch: https://thefatherhoodchallenge.dashery.com/Donation: https://www.thefatherhoodchallenge.com/donate Is your internet service provider jerking you around by providing unreliable service, poor customer service and STILL expecting you to pay for it? Fire them! You have options. Visit https://starlink.com?referral=RC-DF-14196101-41439-90 and look at the amazing options Starlink has. Sign up and get a free month of service while it lasts. By signing up you will also help The Fatherhood Challenge accomplish its mission another year.

    Raising Sex‑Wise Kids Starts with Dad

  2. 2d ago

    Rediscovering the Whole Man

    In this episode we’re talking about a new paradigm for men’s wellness — one that doesn’t treat men like problems to fix, but like whole human beings who’ve been disconnected from parts of themselves they actually need. It’s a shift from “What’s wrong with me?” to “What have I lost touch with?” It’s about thawing out the places stress has shut down, reclaiming the parts culture told men to hide, and rediscovering the emotional and physical energy that comes from being fully integrated. Duncan Rich is the co‑founder of MELD Community Inc., and he’s helping men rethink what it means to be healthy — mentally, physically, and emotionally — in a world that often teaches them to shut down the very parts of themselves they need most. To learn more about MELD and get connected with the community, visit: https://meld.community/core/ Want to support The Fatherhood Challenge? Here are two easy ways: Merch: https://thefatherhoodchallenge.dashery.com/Donation: https://www.thefatherhoodchallenge.com/donate Is your internet service provider jerking you around by providing unreliable service, poor customer service and STILL expecting you to pay for it? Fire them! You have options. Visit https://starlink.com?referral=RC-DF-14196101-41439-90 and look at the amazing options Starlink has. Sign up and get a free month of service while it lasts. By signing up you will also help The Fatherhood Challenge accomplish its mission another year.

    Rediscovering the Whole Man

  3. 5d ago

    Feeding Connection

    Today, we’re talking about how dads can influence good nutrition in a way that feels natural, doable, and even fun. We’ll talk about the barriers kids face, the barriers dads face, and the practical steps that help families overcome both. And we’ll look at how mealtime can become one of the most meaningful parts of your day, not just for health, but for connection. Dr. Elizabeth Daniels is a nutrition expert who understands the real‑world challenges dads face at the table: picky eating, busy schedules, mixed messages from culture and media, and the simple fact that most of us are trying to improve our own habits while teaching our kids at the same time. Dr. Daniels is the founder of New Story Nutrition, and she’s here to share practical tools, real encouragement, and a vision for mealtimes that actually brings families together. To learn more about the resources Dr. Daniels mentioned in this episode, visit: https://www.newstorynutrition.com/ You can listen to her podcast Nutrition for the Early Years here: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/nutrition-for-the-early-years/id1865258075 Want to support The Fatherhood Challenge? Here are two easy ways: Merch: https://thefatherhoodchallenge.dashery.com/Donation: https://www.thefatherhoodchallenge.com/donate Is your internet service provider jerking you around by providing unreliable service, poor customer service and STILL expecting you to pay for it? Fire them! You have options. Visit https://starlink.com?referral=RC-DF-14196101-41439-90 and look at the amazing options Starlink has. Sign up and get a free month of service while it lasts. By signing up you will also help The Fatherhood Challenge accomplish its mission another year.

    Feeding Connection

  4. 6d ago

    Helping Teens Heal

    Today, we’re exploring how storytelling can help teens process what they’re carrying, and what it means for parents who are trying to connect with kids who feel unreachable. Dr. Danice Rinderknecht is a physician who has watched countless kids walk into her exam room carrying anxiety, depression, and trauma they can’t put into words. Instead of pushing for explanations they don’t have, she’s learned how to connect with them in ways that feel safe, creative, and genuinely healing. She’s taken that experience and poured it into a young‑adult fantasy novel called The Spark. It’s built to meet teens where they already are — in imagination, in metaphor, in story — and to help families open conversations that often feel impossible to start. Her work bridges the gap between silence and expression, giving kids a way to see their struggles from a perspective that feels less overwhelming and more hopeful. You can get her book The Spark here: https://link.amazon/B0ftbA5W5 Want to support The Fatherhood Challenge? Here are two easy ways: Merch: https://thefatherhoodchallenge.dashery.com/Donation: https://www.thefatherhoodchallenge.com/donate Is your internet service provider jerking you around by providing unreliable service, poor customer service and STILL expecting you to pay for it? Fire them! You have options. Visit https://starlink.com?referral=RC-DF-14196101-41439-90 and look at the amazing options Starlink has. Sign up and get a free month of service while it lasts. By signing up you will also help The Fatherhood Challenge accomplish its mission another year.

    Helping Teens Heal

  5. Oct 8

    AI in the Homeschool Part 2

    Part 1 in the last episode was all about Paul Mckee's story of entrepreneurship, and creating free curriculum for homeschoolers. This episode is all about strategy, how dads can use his resources with the safe use of AI to maximize the education experience for their kids whether homeschooled or in school. You can find the Free Worksheets resource mentioned in this episode here: https://freeworksheets.com/ Dads, if money feels stressful or confusing, you don’t have to stay stuck. Money Mindset Academy gives you the tools to rewrite your money story and lead your family with confidence. Start now at MoneyMindsetAcademy.com/jonathan. Want to support The Fatherhood Challenge? Here are two easy ways: Merch: https://thefatherhoodchallenge.dashery.com/Donation: https://www.thefatherhoodchallenge.com/donate Is your internet service provider jerking you around by providing unreliable service, poor customer service and STILL expecting you to pay for it? Fire them! You have options. Visit https://starlink.com?referral=RC-DF-14196101-41439-90 and look at the amazing options Starlink has. Sign up and get a free month of service while it lasts. By signing up you will also help The Fatherhood Challenge accomplish its mission another year.

    AI in the Homeschool Part 2

  6. Oct 1

    AI in the Homeschool Part 1

    Part 1 of this conversation explores how AI can become a wise, intentional, and safe part of a dad’s homeschooling toolkit. We’re looking at how technology can support personalized learning, streamline planning, and open new doors for curiosity, all while keeping kids protected and maintaining the hands‑on connection that makes homeschooling meaningful. We’ll also highlight a powerful online resource designed specifically to help parents teach at home, offering practical materials that make the journey smoother and more accessible. This is a chance to rethink how dads can blend traditional teaching with modern tools in a way that strengthens the homeschool experience. And I’ve brought the perfect dad and teacher to cover all of this. Part 2 of the conversation will be in the next episode. I'm joined by someone who has poured years into creating practical, accessible tools for parents who teach at home. He’s the mind behind FreeWorksheets.com — a resource that has reached millions of families looking for simple, effective ways to support their kids’ learning. What makes his perspective so valuable is the way he blends traditional educational tools with modern technology, especially AI. He understands the concerns dads have about safety, the desire to stay hands‑on, and the challenge of keeping learning both structured and engaging. His work sits right at that intersection, offering real solutions instead of just theories. I’m excited to dig into how his experience, his platform, and his approach can help dads navigate homeschooling with confidence, clarity, and the right tools at their side. You can find Paul's website mentioned in this episode at: https://freeworksheets.com/ Dads, if money feels stressful or confusing, you don’t have to stay stuck. Money Mindset Academy gives you the tools to rewrite your money story and lead your family with confidence. Start now at MoneyMindsetAcademy.com/jonathan. Want to support The Fatherhood Challenge? Here are two easy ways: Merch: https://thefatherhoodchallenge.dashery.com/Donation: https://www.thefatherhoodchallenge.com/donate Is your internet service provider jerking you around by providing unreliable service, poor customer service and STILL expecting you to pay for it? Fire them! You have options. Visit https://starlink.com?referral=RC-DF-14196101-41439-90 and look at the amazing options Starlink has. Sign up and get a free month of service while it lasts. By signing up you will also help The Fatherhood Challenge accomplish its mission another year.

    AI in the Homeschool Part 1

  7. Sep 29

    When Faith Meets Technology

    Technology is woven into almost everything our kids touch today. It shapes how they learn, how they communicate, and how they see the world. And as dads, we’re constantly trying to stay one step ahead — helping them use it with confidence instead of getting swept up in it. But every once in a while, a fresh idea comes along that flips the script. Something that doesn’t just teach kids how to use technology, but teaches them how to approach it with intention, discipline, and faith. Today’s conversation is all about that kind of idea — a tool built from a dad’s desire to help children master technology while grounding their hearts in Scripture. I’m excited to welcome Nick Rogers, the creator of Typed in Faith, to share the story behind how this all began and the impact it’s having on kids and parents alike. He’s a Christian homeschool dad who stepped into the tech space with a mission: help kids master technology while keeping their hearts anchored in God’s Word. Visit the website mentioned in this episode here: http://typedinfaith.com/thefatherhoodchallenge Want to support The Fatherhood Challenge? Here are two easy ways: Merch: https://thefatherhoodchallenge.dashery.com/Donation: https://www.thefatherhoodchallenge.com/donate Is your internet service provider jerking you around by providing unreliable service, poor customer service and STILL expecting you to pay for it? Fire them! You have options. Visit https://starlink.com?referral=RC-DF-14196101-41439-90 and look at the amazing options Starlink has. Sign up and get a free month of service while it lasts. By signing up you will also help The Fatherhood Challenge accomplish its mission another year.

    When Faith Meets Technology

  8. Sep 24

    Raising Entrepreneur‑Minded Kids

    In this episode we’re talking to an entrepreneur who’s spent years building, acquiring, and growing businesses, and who has a deep passion for helping families recognize and nurture entrepreneurial potential in their kids. We’re exploring what it actually looks like to raise entrepreneur‑minded children, how to tell when your child might be wired for that path, and the practical ways you can help them develop the skills, habits, and confidence to begin early. This isn’t about pushing kids into business. It’s about recognizing their unique wiring, guiding them with wisdom, and giving them the tools to build something meaningful with their lives. Jay Bourgana is an entrepreneur, an acquisitions expert, and a builder who’s spent years helping business owners grow, scale, and think differently about opportunity. But what I appreciate most about Jay is the way he connects all of that experience back to family—back to how we can guide our kids toward confidence, creativity, and ownership in their own lives. Jay has worked with countless founders through Acquisitions Collective, and he’s seen firsthand the traits, habits, and mindsets that set entrepreneurs apart. And today, he’s helping us translate that into parenting: how to recognize when your child might be wired for entrepreneurship, how to nurture that spark without forcing it, and how to help them develop the skills to begin exploring that path early. Here is the link to Jay's website mentioned in this episode: ttps://kidsbusinessschool.com/ Here are the links to the other resources Jay mentioned in this episode: https://kidsmarkets.com/ https://actonacademy.org/?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Paid&utm_campaign=SendChildToSchoolSelectedStates&utm_content=Acton&utm_source=google_ads&utm_medium=_c__g_search_network&utm_campaign=&utm_content=_c__g_search_network&utm_term=___p_find%20an%20acton%20academy&ad_source=google&ad_id=784726693092&campaign_id=23280848612&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23280848612&gbraid=0AAAAAq-mGgHFlixpFxq_NRTEe_R4EmceJ&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8c3VBhCsARIsAA_xJ93lqY9Bge_1dtjgeLru3oCxZTMIyW_pnhQS4BBF_HImeBsDqv4U8gcaAtqnEALw_wcB Want to support The Fatherhood Challenge? Here are two easy ways: Merch: https://thefatherhoodchallenge.dashery.com/Donation: https://www.thefatherhoodchallenge.com/donate Is your internet service provider jerking you around by providing unreliable service, poor customer service and STILL expecting you to pay for it? Fire them! You have options. Visit https://starlink.com?referral=RC-DF-14196101-41439-90 and look at the amazing options Starlink has. Sign up and get a free month of service while it lasts. By signing up you will also help The Fatherhood Challenge accomplish its mission another year.

    Raising Entrepreneur‑Minded Kids
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