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67:06

Becoming Dad: Dr. Lorenzo Hopper on Young Men,...

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2026/10/04

In this episode of I Am Dad Podcast, the Moynihan Institute for Fatherhood Research and Policy takes over the conversation as Dr. Jeffery Shears sits down with Dr. Lorenzo Hopper to discuss his research on how young men perceive fatherhood before becoming fathers.Dr. Hopper, a fellow of the Moynihan Institute and colleague of Dr. Shears at UNC Charlotte, shares how his own upbringing, his work in maternal and child health, and his interest in fatherhood led him to study the future fatherhood

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58:14

What Man in the Bible Are You? Kenneth Braswell and...

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2026/09/20

In this episode of I Am Dad Podcast, host Kenneth Braswell welcomes his longtime friend, brother, and Fathers Incorporated board president, Bishop Darren Ferguson, for a thoughtful conversation about fatherhood, manhood, faith, biblical identity, and character.The conversation begins with a moment that stopped Kenneth in his tracks. After hearing a story about a husband who kept answering the question “Who are you?” by naming everything he did, Kenneth began wrestling with a deeper question: Who am

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41:44

Fatherhood Across Relationships: Alex Lima on...

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2026/09/13

In this powerful episode of I Am Dad Podcast, Dr. Matisa Wilbon hosts a heartfelt conversation with Alex Lima, a father of six, grandfather of three, and a man who began his fatherhood journey at just 16 years old.Alex brings a rare and honest perspective on what it means to grow up while raising children, to father children across different stages of life, and to navigate the realities of multiple parenting relationships. His story moves through young fatherhood, co-parenting, blended family

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37:11

Fatherhood Program Incentives, Supports, and...

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2026/09/06

In this episode of I Am Dad Podcast, the Moynihan Institute for Fatherhood Research and Policy takes over the mic as Dr. Jeffery Shears sits down with Dr. Armon Perry to discuss his research on fatherhood program participants’ perceptions of incentives and program supports.Dr. Perry, a professor at the University of Louisville’s Kent School of Social Work and Family Science, has spent his career studying fathers, families, and the systems that either include or exclude dads from the parenting

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67:16

Teaching Young Athletes About Money: Tom Henske on...

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2026/08/02

In this episode of Sideline Dad, powered by the I Am Dad Podcast Network, host Javin Foreman welcomes Tom Henske, founder of Total Cents and Total Cents University.Tom is a certified financial planner, University of Virginia professor, former two-time All-American soccer player, three-time NCAA champion, author, and financial education leader helping young people, athletes, parents, and universities build stronger financial habits. This conversation connects the world of sports to the world of

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33:10

Fatherhood, Faith, and the Black Church: Greg Owens...

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2026/06/14

This episode of I Am Dad Podcast opens a powerful conversation about fatherhood, faith, leadership, and the responsibility of the Black church to speak more intentionally to men and families.Host Kenneth Braswell sits down with longtime friend, brother, faith leader, and community advocate Greg Owens inside Macedonia Baptist Church in Albany, New York. Their relationship crosses many spaces: community work, music, radio, church, fatherhood, family advocacy, and the shared commitment to

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23:36

Black Fathers in TV Commercials: Representation,...

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2026/06/07

This episode of I Am Dad Podcast features a timely and important conversation from the Moynihan Institute for Fatherhood Research and Policy on how Black fathers are portrayed in television commercials and popular media.Guest host Dr. David Miller sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Shears and Dr. Janice Kelly to discuss their research study on the portrayal of Black fathers in TV commercials. The conversation explores how Black fathers are often made invisible, reduced to background roles, or narrowly

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63:14

Sideline Dad: The Mother Behind the Athlete | Crystal...

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2026/05/24

This episode of Sideline Dad, part of the I Am Dad Podcast Network, takes a powerful and refreshing turn by bringing a mother’s perspective into the conversation around youth sports, parenting, identity, and family.Host Javin Foreman welcomes Crystal Garrett, a storyteller, producer, former Division I track athlete, and mother of elite young athletes navigating the modern sports landscape. From growing up in Seattle surrounded by athletes to raising children competing at high levels in baseball,

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32:15

Black Maternal Health Crisis: Why Black Fathers Must...

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2026/05/17

This episode of I Am Dad Podcast tackles one of the most urgent public health issues facing Black families today: the Black maternal health crisis.Hosted by Dr. David Miller, this important conversation features Dr. Jeffrey Shears, a nationally respected researcher focused on Black fathers, family systems, and community wellbeing. Together, they examine a question too often ignored in maternal health conversations: What role can Black fathers play in helping reduce maternal stress, improve

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65:04

Mothers, Sons, Fatherhood, and His New Book Cats and...

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2026/05/10

This special Mother’s Day episode of I Am Dad Podcast brings together humor, wisdom, fatherhood, motherhood, and the kind of seasoned truth only Griff can deliver.Host Kenneth Braswell welcomes back Arlen “Griff” Griffin, co-host of the nationally syndicated gospel radio show Get Up Mornings with Erica Campbell, comedian, husband, father, and author of the new book Cats and Puppies: This Is Not a Book About Animals. Written as a bold, funny, and deeply honest love letter to mothers raising sons,

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58:29

From Pro Athlete to Pro Father | Raising Champions On...

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2026/04/12

This episode of Sideline Dad, part of the I Am Dad Podcast network, delivers a powerful conversation about fatherhood, sports, discipline, and the real meaning of going pro.Host Javin Foreman is joined by former professional basketball player and elite trainer Derrek Hamilton, a father who has successfully raised two high-achieving sons—one an Ivy League athlete and scholar, the other an NFL Pro Bowl player. From growing up in Mobile, Alabama, to playing professionally overseas, to training

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52:06

Sideline Dad: How Sports Build Leaders, Fathers, and...

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2026/04/05

This episode of Sideline Dad, part of the I Am Dad Podcast network, is a powerful conversation about how sports shape character, leadership, and fatherhood.Host Javin Foreman sits down with Kevin Jones, a father, mentor, and author of Game Ready: Leadership, Legacy, and Winning the Game of Life, to explore how the lessons learned through sports extend far beyond the field. From becoming a father at 19 to coaching and mentoring young men across North Carolina, Coach Jones shares a journey rooted in

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59:31

Sideline Dad: Raising Athletes, Building Character,...

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2026/03/29

This episode of Sideline Dad, a featured series within the I Am Dad Podcast network, brings a real and necessary conversation about fatherhood, youth sports, and the responsibility of raising not just athletes—but whole people.Hosted by Javin Foreman, this episode features Rodney Kellam, a father of three navigating the journey of raising children through sports, life lessons, and intentional parenting. From California playgrounds to Georgia gyms, Rodney shares how basketball shaped his

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50:48

Letter to My 13-Year-Old Self: Wisdom Fathers Men...

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2026/03/22

This week on I Am Dad Podcast, host Kenneth Braswell welcomes scholar, author, and longtime advocate Dr. David Miller for a powerful conversation about mentorship, memory, and manhood.At the center of this episode is Dr. Miller’s new national writing project, Letters to My 13-Year-Old Self, an intergenerational reflection inviting Black men across the country to write a message to the boy they once were. The letters explore wisdom, wounds, and wins—the lessons learned through decades of life

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62:14

Dads on the Sidelines: Youth Sports, Pressure, and...

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2026/03/01

This week on I Am Dad Podcast, host Kenneth Braswell welcomes Javin Foreman, father of three and youth basketball dad living in the real-time rhythm of competitive sports parenting.From Chicago courts to suburban gyms, this conversation dives into what really happens on the sidelines—where love, fear, ego, and expectation often collide. Drawing from his own playing background and now coaching and parenting two sons in organized basketball, Javin shares candid reflections on: Living vicariously

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60:37

Dadicated, Not Perfect: New Fatherhood, Marriage, and...

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2026/02/08

Fatherhood rarely arrives with a manual—and for many men, the earliest season is the most overwhelming.In this episode of the I Am Dad Podcast, host Kenneth Braswell welcomes Joe Carr, creator of the Dadicated Joe platform and co-founder of Serenity Kids, for an honest, wide-ranging conversation about modern fatherhood. Joe shares his daddy story, the collision of launching a national baby food company on the same day his daughter was born, and the emotional reality of early parenting that no

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59:40

The Good Dad Act: How One Father Changed Custody Law...

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2026/02/01

This episode of the I Am Dad Podcast is a masterclass in perseverance, policy change, and purpose-driven fatherhood. Host Kenneth Braswell welcomes Bernard W.H. Jennings, Florida Supreme Court–certified mediator, public servant, and architect of the Good Dad Act, for an extraordinary conversation about how one father’s fight for access to his son reshaped state law. Dr. Jennings shares his deeply personal daddy story—how, despite being listed on his son’s birth certificate and actively parenting, he

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59:02

Purpose-Driven Fatherhood: Faith, Leadership, and...

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2026/01/25

Fatherhood is not a role a man steps into when it is easy. It is a calling that demands clarity, responsibility, and presence.In this episode of the I Am Dad Podcast, host Kenneth Braswell welcomes Jesse Anderson, a fatherhood coach, court-appointed monitor, and ministry leader whose work focuses on helping men lead their families with strength, faith, and emotional integrity. Jesse shares his deeply personal daddy story, growing up without a biological father and learning how to become a dad

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40:47

From Brooklyn to Purpose: A Fatherhood Story of...

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2026/01/11

This episode of the I Am Dad Podcast is a powerful reminder that fatherhood is shaped not only by biology, but by community, responsibility, and purpose.Host Kenneth Braswell welcomes Greg Harris, Outreach Lead with Fathers Incorporated, for an honest, deeply reflective conversation rooted in Brooklyn streets and Atlanta impact. Greg shares his daddy’s story—marked by loss, trauma, and resilience—and reflects on growing up in Brooklyn surrounded by coaches, elders, and community men who stepped in

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10:42

Fathers Incorporated 2025 Year in Review: Building...

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2025/12/28

2025 was not a year of isolated wins — it was a year of alignment.In this Fathers Incorporated 2025 Year in Review, we reflect on how fatherhood moved beyond conversation and into infrastructure, systems change, and national influence. Across programs, policy, media, and community engagement, Fathers Incorporated strengthened its role as a trusted leader in responsible fatherhood and family well-being. This review highlights the organization’s national stewardship of the National Responsible

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