The Fatherhood Challenge Podcast & Radio Program

Jonathan Guerrero
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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. Gentlemen with a Backbone

    5d ago

    Gentlemen with a Backbone

    In a world that constantly sends mixed signals about what masculinity means, our sons are watching our every move. They are absorbing our habits, mirroring our stress, and watching how we handle frustration. If we default to a reactive, hyper-stressed mindset, we aren't protecting our castle—we are fracturing it. So what’s our standard? Who is our model that we follow as we raise the next generation? In this episode we are joined by tech leader, father of two, and the creator of the Raising Men podcast, Shaun Dawson. Shaun started his platform not as a self-proclaimed expert, but as a dad in the trenches asking the hard questions every father quietly wrestles with. He’s here to share his operational framework on how dads can separate their identity from career output, manage their own emotional regulation, and build sons who possess both a tender heart and an unbreakable backbone. To connect with Shaun Dawsom or listen to his Raising Men Podcast visit: https://raising.men/ To be a guest on The Fatherhood Challenge visit: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thefatherhoodchallenge Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr https://zencastr.com/?via=thefatherhoodchallenge

    29 min
  2. From Abandoned to Anchored

    Jun 7

    From Abandoned to Anchored

    Many men and many dads are fighting to build that sense of belonging while wrestling with their own deep-seated questions about who they are or where they came from. To understand how to build an unbreakable family identity, you have to look at someone whose story began in the most vulnerable position a human being can possibly experience: complete abandonment. You’re going to hear his story in this episode. Pastor Darren Robinson's life began with a devastating fracture—he was abandoned as a tiny infant in India. But his story didn't end in that wreckage. He was rescued, adopted into a loving family, and brought across the world. That physical rescue opened his eyes to an even deeper spiritual reality: the parallel of how God reaches into our brokenness, pulls us out, and adopts us into His eternal lineage. Today, as both a father and a pastor, Darren’s entire commission is centered on identity and purpose. He is here to show us how to eliminate the ghosts of our past so we can lead our kids and our communities onto a foundation that can never be shaken. If you need help, or need someone to talk to you can connect with Pastor Darren Robinson at: darren.robinson1448@gmail.com To be a guest on The Fatherhood Challenge visit: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thefatherhoodchallenge Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr https://zencastr.com/?via=thefatherhoodchallenge

    29 min
  3. Decoding the Teen Grid

    May 31

    Decoding the Teen Grid

    Many fathers make the tactical mistake of pushing harder with authority when the connection starts to fray. But a durable father knows that you cannot protect a heart you can no longer reach. To guide a high-achieving, modern teenager through the pressures of anxiety, performance, and identity, we have to upgrade our communication framework from command-and-control to true, deep-rooted connection. And this is not something dads like me know how to do instinctively or intuitively so I’ve brought some help to point us in the right direction. Dr. Carla Caturia is an elite mental performance coach, educator, and the CEO of The House of Rise. Dr. Caturia has guided over 10,000 families using her innovative RISE framework, helping parents reduce anxiety, foster true independence, and build unshakeable bonds with their teenagers. She is here to give us the 'intel report' on the teenage brain and show us exactly how to turn strained conversations into a lifelong alliance. To learn more or book a call with Dr. Caturia, visit: https://thehouseofrise.com/ To be a guest on The Fatherhood Challenge visit: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thefatherhoodchallenge Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr https://zencastr.com/?via=thefatherhoodchallenge

    29 min
  4. Behind the Iron Curtain

    May 29

    Behind the Iron Curtain

    Many of us are trying to build that safe space while carrying the heavy, oppressive conditioning of our own upbringing—living under the 'dictatorship' of unhealed father wounds. Sometimes, to understand how to fix a foundation, you have to look at someone who watched an entire nation’s foundation crumble. That person can teach us so much about what it means to tear down old legacies and build new ones and I’ve brought that person on the program. We are joined by author and podcaster George Stoimenov, the visionary behind Men's Corner. George grew up in Bulgaria during the intense, turbulent transition away from communism. He lived through a societal collapse, but the most critical battle he had to fight wasn't against political regimes—it was against the generational father wounds passing down through his family tree. Through that crucible of chaos, his faith in God was forged into something unbreakable. He is here to show us how to dismantle our own past trauma so we can show up as our absolute best for our kids. To connect with George, listen to his podcast or get his books, visit: https://www.menscorner.co.uk/books To be a guest on The Fatherhood Challenge visit: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thefatherhoodchallenge Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr https://zencastr.com/?via=thefatherhoodchallenge

    29 min
  5. The Homeschool Alliance

    May 29

    The Homeschool Alliance

    When it comes to education, we often see a massive battleground between public school districts and homeschool families. But in Vinton-Shellsburg, Iowa, our stomping ground, they’ve engineered a blueprint that proves it doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing war. By building a strategic alliance, they’ve created a supportive network where independent home education and public district resources work hand-in-hand to help kids win. This episode takes us home, to our home school district. And I have brought Izaak’s supporting homeschool teacher from the Vinton-Shellsburg school district to share his perspective on how and why the homeschool program and the school district work so well together. Anthony Church is a supporting teacher within that highly successful Vinton-Shellsburg homeschool program. In the first half of our discussion today, Anthony is giving us a peak at how this collaborative system works, why it succeeds, and how other communities can replicate it. But Anthony isn't just watching the perimeter for other people’s kids anymore. In the second half of our conversation, we are diving into his highest-stakes personal assignment yet: As of the making of this episode, Anthony is an expecting dad. He’s about to step onto the front lines of fatherhood for the very first time so we will pick his brain about that phase of life. As mentioned in this episode, for homeschool resources or any questions, email Ed Dickerson at: edickers@netins.net and write "homeschool inquiry" in the subject line and ask for his free guide book resource that has helped so many families. To be a guest on The Fatherhood Challenge visit: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thefatherhoodchallenge Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr https://zencastr.com/?via=thefatherhoodchallenge

    29 min
  6. The Father, the Son, and the AHA Moment

    May 26

    The Father, the Son, and the AHA Moment

    True durability as a father requires a high level of emotional intelligence. It’s the ability to look at your teenage son or daughter, read between the lines of their silence, and communicate with clarity instead of control. So if you have a new teen in your house like me and you’re not sure how to gain that emotional intelligence you need, you’re in luck. The expert I’ve brought on the program wrote the book on it with his son. Steve Barton is an elite fatherhood coach and the co-author of The Father, the Son, and the AHA Moment. When his son turned 18, instead of just letting him drift into adulthood, Steve engaged him in a high-stakes, shared mission: co-authoring a book about their relationship. That project forced both of them to break down their walls, upgrade their emotional awareness, and forge an unbreakable bond and in this episode he will share how you an do the same. To get Steve's book, get coaching or find the resources mentioned in this episode visit: https://www.stevebartoncoaching.com/ To be a guest on The Fatherhood Challenge visit: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thefatherhoodchallenge Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr https://zencastr.com/?via=thefatherhoodchallenge

    28 min
  7. The Blended Stronghold

    May 26

    The Blended Stronghold

    In a blended family, the friction is real, the boundaries are complex, and traditional parenting tactics often hit a wall. To build a durable, united home, a father needs more than just patience; he needs a strategic blueprint and a relentless reliance on his faith to handle the moments where human strength runs dry. Personally, if I were in a blended family situation I wouldn’t even know where to start, but fortunately I’ve brought someone with experience who does. Scott Thayer is the co-founder of Blending Well. Scott has spent years on the front lines of blended family ministry, helping couples navigate the unique stepfamily journey. He is here to share his personal experience as a blended family dad and to give us the tactical, faith-driven insights every stepfather needs to lead his home with wisdom, grace, and ultimate durability. To find the resources mentioned in this episode, visit: https://www.blendingwell.com/ To be a guest on The Fatherhood Challenge visit: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thefatherhoodchallenge Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr https://zencastr.com/?via=thefatherhoodchallenge

    29 min
  8. Beyond the Biological

    May 22

    Beyond the Biological

    When you step into the role of a foster dad, an adoptive father, or a stepdad, you are entering a territory that has already experienced a structural collapse. The child under your care isn't starting from scratch; they are carrying the invisible weight of trauma, rejection, or loss. In these high-stakes dynamics, traditional 'command-and-control' parenting doesn't just fail—it can actually cause further damage. A child who has experienced trauma doesn't need a commander; they need a safe harbor. They need a father who understands the science of trauma and the delicate art of building a secure attachment. And since most of us don’t understand the science of trauma much less the art of building that secure attachment, I've brought someone on the program who does understand this well. Bonnie Butler is a specialized coach for adoptive, foster, and step-parents. Bonnie is here to give us the facts we need to know on trauma-informed parenting. She’s going to show us how to look past a child’s defensive behavior, understand the root of their fear, and deploy the specific bonding strategies that turn a house of strangers into a durable, united home. To find Bonnie's website, coaching and resources mentioned in this episode, visit: https://bonniebutlercoaching.com/ To be a guest on The Fatherhood Challenge visit: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thefatherhoodchallenge Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr https://zencastr.com/?via=thefatherhoodchallenge

    29 min
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