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Dear Son,

This is a safe space to build upon and reinforce the values of fatherhood. We'll explore the gaps between the current generation of fathers and fathers of generations past, and mature the dialogue that will close those gaps for the generations to come. Whether your passion is to be a great father or peel back the layers of why your father wasn't present in your life (physically and/or emotionally), this is for you. Let's grow through it.

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56:49

I Worked for this Smile | Protecting the Unprotected...

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2026/10/05

Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood.John Lewis on Childhood Trauma, Identity in Christ, and Becoming the Father His Son Needs | Dear Son ShowOn the Dear Son Show, host D Johns talks with Jon Lewis about growing up in Pleasant Grove, his parents’ divorce around age 12, and being told he was “the man of the house,” which led to pressure to perform, resentment, and years

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46:03

TELL HIM NOW | Tomorrow Isn't Promised | Ep 210 | The...

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2026/08/31

Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood.Dear Son: Tomorrow Isn’t Promised — Condensing the Lessons, Health Wake-Ups & Dating vs. Marriage EnergyHosts D Johns and Jey Blac open the Dear Son Show by reflecting on health wake-up calls, accountability, and support Jey has received while chronicling his fitness and recovery journey. They emphasize that tomorrow isn’t

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46:36

The Audacity | Ep 205 | The Dear Son, Show

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2026/08/11

Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood.Dear Son: Who Do You Think You Are? | Lessons vs. Examples, Ego, and Receiving WisdomIn this episode of The Dear Son Show, hosts Jey Blac and D Johns discuss identity and the question “Who do you think you are?” through fatherhood, focusing on how people—especially younger generations—often discredit advice by “considering the

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60:24

Dear Son, I’m Disappointed: How Fathers Can...

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2026/08/02

Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood.Dear Son, I’m Disappointed: How Fathers Can Communicate Disappointment Without Damaging TrustIn this episode of The Dear Son Show, hosts D Johns and Jey Blac discuss how fathers can communicate disappointment in ways that teach growth without harming a child’s identity. They open with life updates, then frame the topic around being

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57:18

Obedience, Isolation & Rediscovering Yourself |...

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2026/07/23

Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood.Obedience, Isolation & Rediscovering Yourself | Corey Hughes on Faith, Fatherhood, and HealingCory Hughes returns to The Dear Son Show to discuss rebuilding happiness and identity after divorce, loss, and seasons of uncertainty. He explains how God’s instruction to move from Dallas to Phoenix in 2023 forced isolation,

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52:26

Dear Son, I've Already Made Those Mistakes | Ep 199 |...

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2026/07/17

Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood.Dear Son: Let Them Learn… But Don’t Miss the Conversation | Episode 199In Episode 199 of The Dear Son Show, hosts D Johns and Jey Blac reflect on how hard it is for fathers to watch their sons make decisions, especially when they ignore advice, and how parenting often means balancing guidance with letting them learn through

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59:58

Parents Need to Finish the Lesson | Ep 198 | The Dear...

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2026/07/07

Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood.Dear Son: See It Through — The Other Shoe & The Rest of the LessonOn this episode of The Dear Son Show, hosts Jey Blac and D Johns discuss “See It Through: The Other Shoe/The Rest of the Lesson,” focusing on the adult responsibility to teach complete, contextual life lessons. They reflect on parenting moments with their kids—like

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56:17

Why It's So Hard for Men to Win Their Family Back |...

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2026/07/03

Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood.Coach Bell on Faith, Shame, and Winning Your Family Back | Dear Son ShowIn this episode of The Dear Son Show, D Johns welcomes Coach Bear for a candid conversation about fatherhood, faith, and the hidden cost of wearing a “mask” of stoicism that works at work but fails at home. Coach Bell shares how he went from calling himself a

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49:49

Why Men Are Exhausted From Work and Home | Ep 196 |...

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2026/07/01

Men’s Mental Health, Fatherhood & Capacity: Dr. Jason Phillips on Therapy, Burnout, and Being PresentOn The Dear Son Show, D Johns talks with Dr. Jason Phillips, a licensed therapist and confidence coach, about men’s mental health, fatherhood, and learning to assess personal capacity. Phillips shares how corporate talks during Mental Health Month lead men to seek support, why therapists also need therapy, and how grief and major losses forced him to slow down and care for himself. They discuss

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64:03

Love + Kindness: The Two Ingredients That Saved My...

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2026/06/24

Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood.Love + Kindness: The Two Ingredients That Saved My Marriage | Dear Son Show (Patrick Murphy)On this Father’s Day episode of The Dear Son Show, D Johns welcomes Patrick Murphy from Florida to discuss fatherhood, peace, and relationships. Patrick shares growing up in the Bay Area with nine siblings, learning entrepreneurship from his

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79:10

Fatherhood is Stewardship | Parenting with Purpose |...

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2026/06/06

Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood.Dear Son Show: Dayshawn Robinson on Fatherhood, Ministry, and Raising Kids with PurposeOn the Dear Son Show, host D Johns converses with Pastor Dashawn Robinson, who shares how growing up as a pastor’s kid in Brooklyn shaped his view of fatherhood, ministry, and influence. They discuss moments of disappointment and pain when fathers

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62:30

There's 2 Sides to Every Coin | Unfair Projections In...

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2026/06/05

Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood.Two Sides to the Coin: Parenting, Perspective, and Better Preparation | Dear Son ShowIn this episode of The Dear Son Show, hosts Jey Blac and D. Johns discuss the importance of perspective and “the other side of the coin,” using the idea of cassette tape B-sides to illustrate value beyond what’s most visible. They share real-life

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69:08

Dear Son, There's Only Now | Ep 186 | The Dear Son, Show

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2026/05/08

Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood.Dear Son: The Time Is Now (Parents & Young Men, Don’t Wait)Hosts Jey Blac and D Johns use a birthday call with a 20-year-old son—turning into a repeated condom and responsibility talk—to stress that if parents are asking “when is the time,” it’s already time. They discuss how rapid shifts in technology, especially AI, make “in my

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52:11

Men Are More Than Shock Absorbers | Hard Truth About...

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2026/04/24

Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood.Don’t Blow Out the Shocks: Hard Truths, Honor, and Communication in RelationshipsThe hosts of “Better Together” discuss how the “happy wife, happy life” mindset can make men “reverse submissive,” avoiding hard truths to keep peace, and argue that leaders in a household must speak necessary hard things without ego. Using shock

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69:30

What Breaks A Man? | Ep 7 | Better Together

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2026/04/24

Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood.What Makes or Breaks a Man: Perspective, Growth, and Vulnerability | Better TogetherThe hosts of Better Together—Joe T, Reggie George, J Black, and D Johns—discuss what can make or break a man, focusing on perspective, personal development, and honest communication. Joe T reflects on how lust and mismanaging money once seemed like

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48:58

Value is Undervalued | Ep 182 | The Dear Son, Show

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2026/04/23

Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood.Value Is Undervalued: Gratitude, Access, and the Cost of Not Letting Go | Dear Son ShowOn the Dear Son Show, hosts Jey Blac and D Johns discuss how “value is undervalued,” using examples from family life, finances, and work. They reflect on valuing needs over wants, the difference between price and long-term value, and how experience

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41:29

Nobody Wants to Pay the Cost | Ep 6 (Pt 2) | Better...

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2026/04/20

Counting the Cost: Crime, Faith, Parenting, and the Price of Not SurrenderingIn this episode of Better Together, the hosts discuss “counting the cost” across crime, spirituality, parenting, work, and relationships. Joe T explains that before prison, crime felt “lawful” and consequence-free because of his environment, but prison revealed how it was costing him everything. They contrast religious ritual with genuine spiritual formation, emphasizing exposure, accountability, and surrender, including

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35:08

Nobody Wants to Pay the Cost | Ep 6 (Pt 1) | Better...

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2026/04/20

Counting the Cost: Comfort, Convenience, and the Price of What You Want In this episode of Better Together, the hosts discuss how many people pursue marriage, business, fitness, and parenthood without understanding the true cost, often falling in love with the ideology or highlight reel instead of the work and sacrifice required. They compare this to buying cars or houses, where people scrutinize price but ignore long-term interest and maintenance, and argue that financing and “right now” thinking

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48:17

Life Comes At You Fast | Ep 180 | The Dear Son, Show

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2026/04/01

Dear Son: Life Comes at You Fast (Problem-Solving, Responsibility & Real-World Lessons)In this episode of The Dear Son Show, D Johns and Jey Blac reflect on how quickly real-life tests can arrive before sons feel prepared, using stories like a late-night tire blowout that revealed gaps in communication, problem-solving, and a father’s tone even when saying the right words. They discuss using unexpected moments as coaching opportunities, balancing protection with letting kids experience

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77:36

Learning to Love Me Again | Stronger After the Hurt |...

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2026/03/29

Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood.Sara Connor on Fatherhood, Trauma, Faith, and Encouraging Today’s Sons | Dear Son ShowOn the Dear Son Show during Women’s History Month, host Derek welcomes Sara Connor, a Jamaican-born minister and advisor, who shares her upbringing in a prominent Rastafarian and entrepreneurial family, the trauma of an absent musician father and a

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