Stronger Than My Father Podcast

From Single Mom to Success - Stephanie Richardson's Journey of Sacrifice and Strength :: Ep 73 Stronger Than My Father Podcast

Marcus Meneese — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 13:10:13 -0500

Join host Marcus Meneese as he sits down with certified John Maxwell coach, author, and speaker Stephanie Richardson for an inspiring conversation about single motherhood, sacrifice, and raising successful children. Stephanie shares her powerful story of navigating life as a single mom, the difficult decisions she made to prioritize her daughter's future, and how she built a successful coaching career while ensuring her daughter graduated college debt-free. This episode offers practical advice for single parents, insights into the difference between therapy and coaching, and valuable nuggets for anyone looking to unlock their potential.

• **[1:31]** What fatherhood means - sharing parenting responsibilities and being present for your children

• **[6:25]** Stephanie's single mom journey begins - the overwhelming feeling of making all decisions alone

• **[9:12]** Creating support systems - starting a single moms ministry and trading childcare

• **[11:50]** The scariest moment - quitting her stable job to stay home and build her business

• **[13:35]** Handling breaking points - staying calm and reassuring your child during overwhelming moments

• **[22:05]** The ultimate sacrifice - getting her daughter through college with no student loan debt

• **[26:16]** Navigating teenage years without drama - building strong relationships through quality time

• **[32:56]** From therapist to coach - how coaching found her organically through helping others

• **[39:23]** Breaking the therapy stigma - why high performers use coaches to level up

• **[43:28]** Windshield vs. rearview mirror - the key difference between therapy and coaching

• **[45:34]** Three essential tips for struggling single moms - you're not alone, focus on your child, and invest in yourself

Follow Stephanie:

https://stephanierichardsonuyp.com/

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Terrica Sims on Overcoming Fear, Forgiveness, and Finding Your Soul's Liberation :: Ep 72 Stronger Than My Father Podcast

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 07:48:00 -0500

In this powerful episode of Stronger Than My Father, host Marcus sits down with author Terrica Sims to discuss her transformative book "Freedom for Your Soul". Dive into an inspiring conversation about the critical role of fathers, the healing power of forgiveness, and conquering fear through faith. Terrica shares her personal journey of writing a book that not only offers practical wisdom but includes a unique certificate of salvation. Learn how to break free from past hurts, trust in God's plan, and unlock your true potential. Whether you're struggling with abandonment, fear, or seeking spiritual growth, this episode offers hope, encouragement, and a roadmap to personal liberation.

Key Highlights:

- The importance of father figures in young women's lives

- Overcoming unforgiveness and healing your soul

- Conquering fear through faith and resilience

- The power of mentorship and believing in yourself

- A special invitation to join Terrica's freedom story movement

Follow Terrica:

https://www.terricasims.com/

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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Relationships and Fatherhood w/SpeakLife Omar :: Ep 71 Stronger Than My Father

Marcus Meneese — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:40:00 -0600

In this episode, host Marcus Meneese sits down with relationship expert Omar Bogan AKA SpeakLife Omar to have an open and honest discussion about the challenges of maintaining healthy relationships and the importance of fatherhood. Some key highlights include:

Omar's perspective on what fatherhood means - providing strength, protection, vision, and helping children avoid the mistakes you've made.

The challenges of staying married, including the church not properly preparing couples for the realities of marriage.

The importance of fathers nurturing and guiding their daughters to navigate a world full of "vultures" looking to take advantage.

The dangers of social media and technology for young people, and the need for parental guidance.

Advice for Marcus on how to help his son navigate dating and heartbreak, including the importance of being vulnerable and sharing your own experiences.

The need for pre-marital counseling to truly understand your partner and set a couple up for success.

This conversation provides valuable insights for anyone looking to build stronger relationships and become a more impactful father.

Follow Omar: https://www.instagram.com/speaklifeomar/

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Intentional Fatherhood and Marriage w/Troy Smith :: Ep 70 Stronger Than My Father Podcast

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 08:28:00 -0600

In this episode, Marcus sits down with author and motivational speaker Troy Smith for an insightful discussion on the keys to successful fatherhood and marriage. Troy shares his personal journey of growing up without a present father and how that shaped his determination to be a hands-on dad. The conversation delves into the importance of affection, planning, and building a strong community to support a thriving marriage and family. Troy offers practical advice on overcoming challenges, staying accountable, and setting goals to make 2025 the best year yet. This episode is a must-listen for any man seeking to strengthen his role as a husband and father.

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The Power of Mentorship in Fatherhood w/Charles Sneed :: Ep 69 Stronger Than My Father Podcast

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 07:17:00 -0600

In this powerful episode, host Marcus Meneese sits down with Charles Sneed, the creator of the "My Manhood Matters" podcast, to explore the critical role of mentorship in shaping young men's lives. Charles shares his personal journey of growing up without a consistent father figure, and how the guidance of elders and the church community helped him develop into the man he is today.

The conversation delves into the importance of accountability, love, and spiritual grounding in fatherhood. Charles and Marcus discuss the challenges men face in balancing personal, family, and ministry responsibilities, and the need for intentional mentorship to help men become the leaders and role models their families and communities need.

This episode is a must-listen for any father, aspiring father, or anyone interested in understanding the transformative power of mentorship in restoring fatherhood. Marcus and Charles provide practical insights and inspiration for building a stronger generation of men, one mentor-mentee relationship at a time.

Connect with Charles:

www.mymanhoodmatters.com

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Navigating the Grind: Lessons in Mental Toughness from a Commercial Real Estate Trailblazer w/Daynon Kirby, CCIM :: Ep 68 Stronger Than My Father

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 13:48:40 -0600

In this episode, Marcus sits down with Daynon Kirby, CCIM, a seasoned commercial real estate agent, to explore the challenges and triumphs of building a successful career. From the importance of work ethic and discipline to the mental fortitude required to thrive in a competitive industry, Daynon shares invaluable insights that can inspire listeners to push past their limits and achieve their goals. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a young professional, or simply seeking to cultivate a stronger mindset, this conversation offers a roadmap for navigating the ups and downs of life's journey.

Follow Daynon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daynon/

Business owners! You can support the Stronger Than My Father Podcast for as low as $25 per episode. Contact us at www.strongerthanmyfather.org/contact

Find out more about Stronger Than My Father and get involved at:

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Entrepreneurship and Your Kids w/ Reginald Howard :: Ep 67 Stronger Than My Father

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 08:21:00 -0500

Marcus talks with Entrepreneur and Business Leader, Reginald Howard of Rhow Homes about raising confident, polite and self-sustaining children.

About Reginald:

Born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee “Reggie” has deep local roots that go back generations. Reggie is a graduate of Hunters Lane High School and Fisk University. Reggie began his professional career as Mortgage Originator with Churchill Mortgage. This allowed Reggie at an early stage in his work career to learn the real estate business inside and out. He began to increase his knowledge of construction by serving as an Electrical Engineer with DuPont Chemicals for 5 years and then serving as an Apprentice with Sunny Crooke Construction for 8 years.

Upon the completion of the Apprenticeship Reggie became the Project Manager for 3 years with Krause Construction. However Reggie has always had a desire to run his own business. This led him to found RHOW Properties in 2008. As RHOW Properties continued to grow in the amount of real estate projects completed “The RHOW Experience” became known within the Greater Nashville Market by 2015 as a standard few other construction companies could replicate.

RHOW Properties and the leadership of RHOW Properties has been very active in the community. American Contractors, Mt Zion Baptist Church, Fisk University, Scars Uncovered, Nashville Chamber of Commerce and North Nashville Chamber of Commerce are only a few organizations that the leadership of RHOW Properties is an active participant with.

25:00 - The value of a mentor

27:40 - Getting into real estate

32:50 - Why entrepreneurship is important today

36:30 - Have patience with your kids!

Follow Reginald:

https://www.rhowhomestn.com/

https://www.instagram.com/rhowhomes/

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Sleep Apnea and Fatherhood w/Dr. Bijoy John :: Ep 66 Stronger Than My Father

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 07:17:00 -0500

Sleep makes a huge impact on fatherhood and pretty much any aspect of life!

In this episode, Marcus talks with world-renowned sleep expert, Dr. Bijoy John about the detrimental effects of not getting good, quality sleep.

6:50 - Skinny or heavy people? 1/3 of BJ's patients aren't overweight

12:00 - The false premise of needing melatonin

14:50 - REM sleep and heart rate and dying in your sleep

17:25 - Kobe vs LeBron's sleep

19:35 - Sleep and mental health

28:40 - MAN-opause?

Follow/Contact Dr. Biojoy John:

www.sleepfixacademy.com

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The Stark Difference of Raising Boys vs. Girls w/Christopher Wallace :: Ep 65 Stronger than My Father Podcast

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 28 May 2024 07:15:00 -0500

Marcus talks with Chris Wallace with Huntington National Bank about the difference of raising boys versus girls. Chris had a rigidly structured upbringing with both parents. When it came time for Chris to be a dad, he was blessed with girls! He found out that the way he was raised as a boy was likely not going to work with his girls.

What do you do when a boy shows up to date your daughter and he looks like a thug? 25:45

I have to be comfortable with who my girls are with 28:30

It doesn't matter what you say if you actions don't match 30:40

It's not what you say, it's how you say it 35:10

Follow/Contact Chris:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-wallace-35311440/

christopher.wallace@huntington.com

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Mothers Overcoming Marginal Systems w/Monique Wells :: Ep 64 Stronger Than My Father Podcast

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 14 May 2024 06:39:00 -0500

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Marcus begins a Mother's Day series talking with Monique Wells about how she helps other single moms navigate their lives.

Monique is the Founder of MOMs-Mothers overcoming marginal systems. Her nonprofit empowers single MOMs in the areas of employment, education and counseling services. They also host free community classes each month on topics to help educate MOMs to be better!

Men don't know how to love themselves, which affects their ability to be in the lives of their children (10:45)

Family household needs balance with the husband and wife handling duties (16:00)

When do single mothers get a break? (17:00)

If kids are in the house, they'll always go to the mother first when they need something (24:20)

Mothers are nurturers....we're made to nurture (25:00)

Marcus' view on things is a little warped!! (25:35)

There is nothing wrong with seeking therapy/counseling for mental health (32:25)

Kids today are dealing with so much more than what we dealt with in terms of bullying (37:45)

Kids reaching out to their father and getting little to no response (42:50)

Marcus gets grilled about giving affection to his wife (45:40)

For as little as $25/month, you would be making a HUGE difference for fatherless children. Please donate at www.strongerthanmyfather.org

From Rescued to Rescuer w/Clemmie Greenlee :: Ep 63 Stronger Than My Father Podcast

Marcus Meneese — Mon, 13 May 2024 22:37:17 -0500

In this episode, Marcus talks with Clemmie Greenlee, Founder and CEO of Nashville Peacemakers/Mothers Over Murder.

Clemmie was raised in an environment where poverty and violence were commonplace, and personally suffered the horrors of human sex trafficking that resulted in years of drug addiction, homelessness, prostitution and frequent incarceration. Since being rescued from the streets by the Magdalene House of Nashville, she has been tirelessly “paying it forward”—with a long list of accomplishments that include helping to establish Eden House in New Orleans (working to end sex trafficking), preventing dozens of gang retaliatory shootings, and supporting the basic needs of the homeless, the imprisoned and those disadvantaged by birth and geography.

In addition to being honored as “Nashvillian of the Year" by the Nashville Scene and receiving a coveted Soros Justice Fellowship grant for her innovative approach to violence prevention, Greenlee has been bestowed numerous awards for her work from organizations that include Bank of America, Philadelphia-based Mothers in Charge, the Tennessee NAACP, and Nashville-based Community A.L.E.R.T. and The Wesley Foundation Campus Ministry.

Laying down to have a kid....kid will love you, but the man may not (14:10)

This generation is lost because of US (16:10)

Inequalities in business lending (22:45)

I needed to find MY Jesus (28:45)

God looks for helpers (31:10)

Why it's important that a dad love his daughter (35:40)

Women need to see the proper way to be treated by men, which starts with the dad (37:00)

Quit being a loser and start being a CHOOSER! (38:15)

Follow Clemmie:

www.https://www.nashvillepeacemakers.org/

For as little as $25/month, you would be making a HUGE difference for fatherless children. Please donate at www.strongerthanmyfather.org

The Virtue of Art Therapy w/Rhonda Shaw :: Ep 62 Stronger Than My Father

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 07:55:00 -0500

In this episode of the Mother's Day series, Marcus talks to Rhonda Shaw (ArtbyRhonda) who owns www.themovingcanvas.com

Rhonda teaches others therapy of sorts by painting and creating art.

From Rhonda:

"I was born and raised in Nashville, TN, where I still reside. I am a mother to a handsome young man whom I adore. I love God, my family, friends and Art. I am a self-taught artist that believes every one on this planet has an artist inside of them waiting to come out and be creative in their own way.

I have always been "art driven", sketching and drawing, designing, however, I decided to pick up a paintbrush in 2013, and the rest is history. Because I am a self taught artist, I enjoy teaching others art, as well as creating masterpieces. Whether I bless your home or office with my own art, or I assist you in creating your own masterpiece at your Sip and Paint, it is a blessing to me as well. Welcome to my world where creativity meets vision one stroke at a time!"

How art is therapy for Rhonda's clients (6:50)

Couples therapy through an art experience (9:40)

The husbands, although hesitant at first, tend to enjoy the art sessions more than their wives (10:25)

Art is subjective....it's YOURS (11:50)

The power affirmation (14:50)

Raising her son to understand how to work hard (16:05)

The importance of education for her son, but college isn't a requirement (21:45)

Taking the leap to having a side-hustle like The Moving Canvas (24:50)

Seeking other paths other than college after high school (30:10)

Tips for moms and single moms.....work, provide and PRAY! (33:30)

Follow Rhonda:

www.themovingcanvas.com

www.facebook.com/TheMovingCanvas

www.instagram.com/artbyrhonda

For as little as $25/month, you would be making a HUGE difference for fatherless children. Please donate at www.strongerthanmyfather.org

Mother's Day is EVERYDAY w/Stacey Cole :: Ep 61 Stronger Than My Father Podcast

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 07:32:00 -0500

Marcus has Stacey Cole with Alchemy Business Consulting on the show to talk about getting pregnant in college and raising her daughter on her own. Her view on Mother's Day is quite unique for sure.

Are you a strong Black woman? (15:00)

Men, listen...don't try to fix things, holding space (18:45)

Equipping kids for marriage (27:10)

You can't allow the hurt you had in the past to protect your son (28:10)

How to let your children go into the world (36:45)

Growing up with the stigma of "therapy" (41:25)

Learning affection from your children (43:00)

Follow Stacey:

www.alchemybusinessconsulting.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceymcole1/

For as little as $25/month, you would be making a HUGE difference for fatherless children. Please donate at www.strongerthanmyfather.org

A Shocking Family Dynamic w/Adrian Butler :: Ep 60 Stronger Than My Father

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 06:46:00 -0500

In this episode, Marcus talks to Adrian Butler about her finding out her family dynamics were not quite being what they seemed...she also doles out some serious truths about parenting and how she reacted and handled the news of being diagnosed with cancer.

Parenting, sacrifice, and family legacy. (1:24)

Family dynamics and mental health. (8:01)

Childhood trauma and parenting. (15:33)

Uterine cancer diagnosis and treatment. (31:45)

www.boogiedownministries.com

For as little as $25/month, you would be making a HUGE difference for fatherless children. Please donate at www.strongerthanmyfather.org

Perseverance Through Severe Dysfunction w/Reggie D Ford :: Ep 59 Stronger Than My Father

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 07:58:00 -0500

Marcus sits down with award-winning entrepreneur, bestselling author, mental health advocate, and social activist, Reggie D. Ford.

Despite having a traumatic upbringing with no dad in the picture, Reggie was determined to break the cycle for himself, starting with getting an MBA.

About Regie:

As a mental health advocate, Reggie’s mission is to help people build mental resilience and lead fulfilling lives through life’s challenges. He aims to provide hope and inspire change by sharing his story of perseverance and educating people so they can understand, cope with, and thrive after trauma and adversity.

Defying odds and thriving in even the most unfavorable situations is what Reggie does best. His experiences have brought him to a place of insight, knowledge, and wisdom beyond his years. Despite facing multi-generational trauma and systemic racism, Reggie’s resilience and ability to rise above serves as an inspiration to others facing similar circumstances and a beacon of hope for our collective futures.

Raised in poverty by a single teenage mother, Reggie has been fortunate to receive an education from some of the most elite institutions. This diverse background has helped him understand the common threads that run through humanity. He is an old soul, a lifelong learner, a humble teacher, and a natural go-getter, bringing a unique and valued perspective to those around him. He empowers everyone he encounters as he continues to grow into his best self. His story of turning the pain and struggle of his past into peace and abundance captivates audiences and makes him the epitome of perseverance.

Reggie is an award-winning entrepreneur, bestselling author, mental health advocate, and social activist. He is also a proud husband of Katie and dad to their beloved dog Rosie. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, cooking, reading, practicing and teaching yoga, and spending time with loved ones.

For as little as $25/month, you would be making a HUGE difference for fatherless children. Please donate at www.strongerthanmyfather.org

When a Father is More of a Father to Your Friends w/Demetrius Short :: Ep 58 Stronger Than My Father

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 07:12:00 -0500

Marcus talks to Demetrius Short with the Transformation Life Center about intentionally designing a life that encourages and nourishes children. They talk about Demetrius' frustrations with his father being more of a father to his friends than he was to him and his brothers. They also discuss how the church desperately needs to identify the single mothers and fathers who are struggling to just get their families to church.

Fatherhood, family structure, and gender roles. (1:05)

Intentional fatherhood and empowering church members. (23:11)

Empowering people through tangible actions. (27:44)

Don't lose your family for church. (37:20)

Follow Demetrius:

www.transformationlifecenter.org

www.stepsofsuccess5k.org
@tlc_nash

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Kids Need a Fatherly EXAMPLE w/David Fulton :: Ep 57 Stronger Than My Father

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 06:04:00 -0500

Marcus talks to longtime friend, David Fulton about being an example of a father, even if you're not a father. In David's case, he was the fatherly example to his nephew.

Highlights:

Fatherhood, memories, and values. (1:38)

Importance of male role models for young boys. (9:23)

The importance of mother-son relationships. (28:58)

Parenting and role models for young men. (33:27)

The importance of balance in life. (39:46)

For as little as $25/month, you would be making a HUGE difference for fatherless children. Please donate at www.strongerthanmyfather.org

Expectations VS Reality in Being a Dad w/Scott Merritt :: Ep 56 Stonger Than My Father

Marcus Meneese — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 07:19:00 -0600

Marcus and Scott Merritt from Exodus HR talk about how prepared can a dad *really* be when it comes to raising children.

Parental absence and presence in children's lives. (1:49)

Fatherhood, responsibility, and decision-making. (8:42)

Marriage, and dealing with heartbreak. (29:16)

Setting boundaries for teenage sons. (33:38)

You want your son to know his worth is more than a relationship with a girl. (34:10)

Follow Scott:

www.exodushrgroup.com

For as little as $25/month, you would be making a HUGE difference for fatherless children. Please donate at www.strongerthanmyfather.org

Removing Resentment, Rebooting Reconciliation w/Daniel Cruz :: Ep 55 Stronger Than My Father

Marcus Meneese — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:38:55 -0600

In this episode, Marcus talks with longtime pal, Daniel Cruz. Daniel shares his personal story of growing up in a Hispanic family with a single parent and reflects on his father's honesty and parenting style. He also discusses having a father who wasn't affectionate and chose instead to raise him with a tough edge. To hear "I'm proud of you" or "I love you" would have made a big difference in his life.

Fatherhood, work ethic, and personal growth. (1:34)

Resentment, and reconciliation. (12:38)

Parenting and personal growth. (16:00)

Mortgage rates and home buying for first-time buyers. (27:35)

For as little as $25/month, you would be making a HUGE difference for fatherless children. Please donate at www.strongerthanmyfather.org

Role Models in Fatherhood :: Ep 54 Stronger Than My Father

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 07:16:00 -0600

Marcus talks about the empathy we need for fathers who are working hard to support their families and the trauma that can come from a lack of support.

The importance of fathers making great decisions for their children's well-being. (1:56)

Being a good role model for children. (6:00)

Fatherhood, family, and the importance of positive role models. (10:01)

Fatherhood, support for single moms. (13:14)

For as little as $25/month, you would be making a HUGE difference for fatherless children. Please donate at www.strongerthanmyfather.org

What Authentic Ministry Looks Like w/Brian Sweatt :: Ep 53 Stronger Than My Father

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 07:40:00 -0600

Marcus talks to Brian Sweatt about how Our Church Ministries is helping people to transform lives and communities through Christ’s love by actively pursuing authentic, healthy relationships.

Our Church Ministries will do this by loving deeply, serving selflessly, and giving generously.

They actively look to meet the needs of those in our community who need hope and encouragement. 100% of what is donated and given to Our Church is given away to meet those needs.

Fatherhood, church ministry, and car repair for those in need. (1:51)

Parenting and letting go of children. (6:17)

How you doin'?" vs "How can I help you? (11:40)

Starting a church and impacting the community through service and evangelism. (13:04)

Fatherhood and serving others through car donations. (22:27)

Follow Brian and his mission:

www.mechanicsonamission.org

www.our-church.org

For as little as $25/month, you would be making a HUGE difference for fatherless children. Please donate at www.strongerthanmyfather.org

An STMF Mentoring Success Story w/ Peter Green :: Ep 52 Stronger Than My Father

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 07:47:00 -0600

Marcus brings one his former mentees, Peter Green onto the show for an emotional reunion and catch up discussion of how he has lived his life since his time with Marcus.

Key takeaways:

Fatherhood, mentorship, and overcoming adversity. (2:34)

Incarceration and subsequent success. (22:39)

Spend quality time with your child to build a strong relationship and be their first source for support. (33:07)

For as little as $25/month, you would be making a HUGE difference for fatherless children. Please donate at www.strongerthanmyfather.org

Fathers, Work on Your Marriage with Robert Taylor :: Ep 51 Stronger Than My Father Podcast

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 07:26:00 -0600

Marcus brings Rob Taylor on the show to discuss his plans for improving Nashville Public Schools. Rob is running for School Board Member District 1.

9:40 - How to keep a marriage vibrant after 23 years.....PRAY

25:20 - Dad never said "I love you"....I just knew

27:50 - I was affectionate until my first heartbreak

Follow Robert:

https://www.taylorforschools.com/

www.newlifeprogram.org

For as little as $25/month, you would be making a HUGE difference for fatherless children. Please donate at www.strongerthanmyfather.org

You Need to Take Fatherhood More Seriously! :: Ep 50 Stronger Than My Father Podcast

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 08:41:00 -0600

Marcus goes solo in this 50th episode of Stronger Than My Father to pontificate the virtues of fatherhood and why we need to fight for it everyday.

7:00 - Make good decisions on who you lay in bed with

8:40 - Where are the vision boards for men who want to take care of their kids?

12:35 - When you become a parent, you come second

14:40 - Be conscience of making good decisions

For as little as $25/month, you would be making a HUGE difference for fatherless children. Please donate at www.strongerthanmyfather.org

The History of Government Suppression in Black Communities with Nathan McDougal :: Ep 49 Stronger Than My Father Podcast

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 07:11:00 -0600

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GUEST: Nathan McDougal

Marcus talks to his brother in-law, Nathan about breaking the cycle of poverty and the support he had from his father while growing up.

4:45 - Having the opportunity to change to his father's last name

9:45 - Having to share his dad with other kids when he coached football

16:00 - My kids see us married...

19:50 - Crime becomes normalized in the projects

26:00 - My parents didn't succumb to the crack epidemic which made it easier for me

32:40 - Marcus being called "sheltered" on social media

34:00 - Men need to acknowledge each other because we don't normally get it

39:20 - Government condoning infusing drugs into black communities

48:30 - Saving starfish metaphor....

Find Nathan's books:

Dragon Delle Beta

Poor Excuse for a Book

Ep 48 - Financial Literacy and Real Estate :: Derrik Solomon

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 08:06:00 -0600

Derrik Solomon is the Executive Director of Hard Bargain Association and like Marcus, grew up with a strong father.

From Derrick-

"I have a background in computer science. I worked for a Fortune 100 company (Comcast) for 11 years in a servant leadership role. Coached over 40 sales individual to top 10 percent of the company. Ten of them are top 5 percent of the company. I'm a 4 time Elite Salesperson with awesome leadership characteristics.

I recently departed from the Comcast to pursue God's work into Kingdom building for the future young adolescents in my neighborhood. The Non-Profit that I work for is Co-founded by my wife's grandfather Rev. Denny Denson. I'm attempting to build a career for our families' legacy through servant leadership.

I have always volunteer heavily in my community to give back to the underprivileged families. I believe everyone needs a helping hand in some point of life. My intentions is to be a beacon of hope and help for whom so every may need it. (1 Corinthians 16:13)"

5:00 - Derrick growing up where his father ate before the family

28:15 - Not everyone will go to college

Follow Derrick:

www.hardbargain.org

www.sfs365.com

Ep 47 - How the Church can Help Fatherlessness :: Derrick Redmond

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 09:05:13 -0600

Marcus talks with Derrick Redmond, an amazing Pastor and Barber who didn't grow up with his father. Despite his odds, Derrick has become a powerful leader within his community, especially as a husband and father himself.

*****28:00 - PRIDE *BOOM*

@barbercoach_73

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Ep 46 - Who Is Your Father Figure? :: Al Felton

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 10:50:29 -0500

Marcus talks with Al Felton, who has a massive heart for education especially within the special needs community.

Al's story of his father attempting a relationship with him is utterly heartbreaking. He is grateful for having his uncles in his life when he was young. Since then, Al hasn't allowed the lack of a father in his life to dictate the life he has created. He's even breaking the cycle by being very intentional with his own children.

This is an episode that exhibits the importance of male father figures in the lives of the fatherless youth.

8:43 - Fatherlessness and its impact on a man's life.

23:40 - Breaking the cycle of absent fathers.

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Ep 45 - American Idol to The Tennessee Titans :: Matt Rogers

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 06:17:00 -0500

Marcus has a special guest Matt Rogers who is the Tennessee Titans Game Announcer, as well as an American Idol Finalist, Keynote Speaker, Father to four and overall Strong Christian Man.

Matt is about as passionate about fatherhood as Marcus and this conversation is not one to miss!!

6:40 - When everyone else had Nike Flights, Matt had New Balance

11:25 - Getting on American Idol

16:00 - Applying for the Tennessee Titans PA gig

17:00 - Taking risks

20:30 - Having kids with Autism and Cystic Fibrosis

25:00 - Satan works on fear and worry

30:00 - Working with God in depression

33:00 - Ministering to Ellen Degeneres...

36:00 - Don't define your life by the season you're in

37:10 - TN makes it a get out of jail free card

Follow Matt:

www.mattrogersusa.com

Ep 44 - Dreaming of a Pink Christmas :: Felicia Pratt

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 09:34:19 -0500

Marcus talks with Felicia Pratt with Pink Christmas. Her mission is To provide an Oasis of Hope for breast cancer survivors and their families in the greater Nashville, TN area.

Follow Felicia and Our Pink Christmas:

https://www.ourpinkchristmas.com/

www.troymsmith.com

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Ep 43 - Live at Opryland Hotel :: Troy Smith

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 07:47:00 -0500

Marcus takes the show on the road for the Amplify Fatherhood Conference at The Opryland Hotel & Convention Center. Troy Smith joins him onstage to discuss the importance of fatherhood and how we can begin to make it cool again.

5:19 - Fatherhood, family, and personal growth.

13:53 - Fatherhood, marginalized populations, and community support.

17:33 - The importance of male involvement in fatherhood and community service.

21:44 - The importance of positive representation in media for fatherhood

Follow Troy:

www.troymsmith.com

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Ep 42 - Breast Cancer Resets Perspective :: Marsha McDougal

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 09:56:00 -0500

Marcus brings his sister Marsha McDougal onto the show to talk about her battle with breast cancer at a young age. Her life shifted when she learned about eating better which led to the development of her own YouTube channel that shares her recipes!

15:30 - We in the black community are private....but we like to talk about the highlight reels....not the real life issues

19:50 - Sharing her story on Youtube....

22:10 - Youtube channel evolved to sharing recipes

24:00 - Learning about eating healthier

25:20 - 85% of women diagnosed have no family history of cancer

27:00 - Scanxiety

Follow Marsha:

www.marshaeileen.com

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Ep 41 - Where's the Father??? :: Marcus Meneese

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 07:25:00 -0500

Marcus speaks from the heart about why fatherhood needs to take a front seat again. Whenever Marcus hears about kids getting into trouble, he always asks, "Where's the father?" More times than not, a father is not in the picture.

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Ep 40 - Weathering Education Trauma :: Erica Battle

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 08:37:28 -0500

Marcus talks to Erica Battle, a TED Talk Speaker, Educational Consultant and Expert as well as an old friend of Marcus from their High School days.

10:20 - You need to recognize that every child is different

10:40 - Sometime we let them go, get to be hands off too soon

16:50 - Having structure and stability growing up develops kids better

25:15 - Parents can be scarred from emotional trauma from their own educational experience

****34:30 - Every parent wants their kids to learn

*****34:50 - Every child wants to learn...until they don't

****37:50 - A's and B's doesn't mean they will be successful...it means they did the work

*****40:25 - Learning is progression...not memorization

*****44:30 - Using technology appropriately

Follow Erica:

https://www.lifechangesinprogress.com/

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Ep 39 - Raising Boys in this Age :: Steven J. Brady

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 06:34:00 -0500

Marcus has longtime friend (and sometimes enemy) Steven J. Brady...one of only 3 guests on the podcast thus far who grew up with his father in his life. Steven shares his stories and challenges with raising two boys in his family as well as working on being a good husband.

20:00 - When to talk about sex with your boys?

24:00 - We had to force our way to find out about things....now it's readily accessible

29:15 - If you caught your son with porn on his phone

33:05 - Churches would grow bigger if they had more men attending

*****37:50 - Enough of the GoFundMe pages....GET LIFE INSURANCE!!

*****45:20 - Church is a business now

Follow Steven:

www.instagram.com/sjbrady1911

www.linkedin.com/in/steven-j-brady-0336235/

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Ep 38 - Learning Without a Father :: Tony Nunn

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 08:19:00 -0500

On this episode, Marcus talks to budding entrepreneur and Surgical Device Sales Manager with Johnson & Johnson, Tony Nunn. Despite being raised without a father, Tony made the decision to take control of his life and embrace his potential.

12:20 - I was an adult when my mom told me she loved me

16:00 - Sometimes we're not taught to be husbands

17:40 - Why is it different for grandkids?

29:00 - Single moms are trying to raise men that they wouldn't date themselves

40:10 - Tips on becoming an entrepreneur

Follow Tony:

OnyxGolfApparel.com

Ep 35 - What You Need to Know for Nashville School Year 23/24 :: Melanie McGee

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 09:44:10 -0500

Melanie McGee has been an educator for Nashville Metro Public Schools since 2000. In this episode, Marcus and Melanie talk about what parents need to know as we go into the 2023/2024 school year as well as the lingering challenges they're facing from the COVID pandemic.

9:20 - Laptops handed out for at-home learning during COVID...a majority of them hardly worked

11:35 - Straight A student couldn't write a paragraph....

*****15:15 - Our school learning experience is much different than our kid's learning experience....today's kids need to understand the "why" behind the educational concepts

*****17:45 - "Parents are your child's first teachers."

26:00 - Marc's experience of fatherhood from his father....

28:40 - Steps parents can take to prepare for the school year

51:45 - The issue of kids and phones...applying fail safes....

1:02:15 - God telling me to MOVE after 2 craniotomies....

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Ep 37 - Why Culture Seems So Tense Right Now :: Jim McCarthy

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 09:15:54 -0500

In this episode, Marcus talks to the longtime Executive Producer of the Stronger Than My Father podcast, Jim McCarthy about his experience with fatherhood and the cultural shifts that are taking place right now that will drastically affect society in the next 5-10 years.

The book discussed is called “Pendulum: How Past Generations Shape Our Present and Predict Our Future”

Buy it here:

https://a.co/d/138kOBO

Jim has been a Voice Over Artist, Audio & Video Producer and overall Content Strategist since 1998. In that time, Jim has voiced literally over 10,000 pieces of content ranging from Movie Trailers, Concert Promos, Radio and TV Imaging to a bunch of On Hold Messages! With much of his foundation built in the radio industry, Jim made the very easy and sensical jump to producing podcasts for a myriad of clientele, including Marcus!

Follow Jim here:

www.jmvos.com

Considering your own podcast?

www.itsyourshow.co

2:21 - What do we do to protect our kids from the big bad world?

12:32 - The pros and cons of his relationship with his father.

15:09 - Life is not about finding something just to do.

34:23 - The power of small steps.

39:55 - The shift from a “me” to a “we”.

45:19 - What happens when we take good things too far….

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Ep 36 - MEN....STEP UP!!!

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 10:09:00 -0500

In this episode, Marcus talks about the absolute importance of why fatherhood matters more than ever.

- I see what I see on TV and ask, "where is the father?"

- 7:25 - My dad had us work so much that we didn't have the time or energy to get in trouble!

*****11:00 - NEVER hit a woman.....Men...take charge and protect!!

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Ep 34 - The Brutal Truth About Public School :: Felicia Kidd

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 07:51:00 -0500

Felicia Kidd has immense experience in the Nashville Metro Public School system. In this episode, Marcus and Felicia talk about the mounting challenges that are affecting the quality of today's public school education.

Marcus and Felicia have also known each other since they were in high school.

9:00 - Do you remember me cutting grass in High School? I was embarrassed and made fun of...

*****17:45 - My car was broken into...they found my school ID and left everything in the car

18:25 - If you respect your kids in the class, they will respect you....

*****20:00 - I can make $500-600 a day lifting a gun....why would I work hard and go to school?

22:30 - 8th graders razzing Marcus about not letting his kids on social media, TikTok

25:00 - Kids with tablets....built in babysitters

*****27:35 - You have control of your kids now....but what about when they go to high school

29:20 - You're a helicopter dad....

*****33:15 - Why are we trying to protect them from real life? We need to PREPARE them for it!

*****40:00 - Do we need more black male teachers in Nashville? Is your heart real for them? Kids know a phony...

*****41:25 - You have to butter them up before you slice them up!!

50:35 - One thing to prepare for the school year...know who is in front of your child

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Ep 33 - Keeping a Position of Love :: Orson Steward, The Dapper Realtor

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 09:18:00 -0500

TITLE:

GUEST: Orson Steward, The Dapper Realtor

Orson hails from Paris, Kentucky and has created a successful Real Estate and Investment career. He loves to cycle and introduce kids to the sport of cycling.

9:20 - Have a 50/50 approach with your marriage

10:45 - I can see now what I didn't do correctly with my kids

****11:40 - I have no idea about how to handle today's identity issues amongst our kids, keep trying to find the right lever that reaches your kids, but ALWAYS come from a position of love

14:10 - I lost a son on Father's Day in 2009, killed in a car accident, I found a speeding ticket in his room, what could I have done differently?

17:00 - You have to be mindful of what you do because the kids are watching!

23:45 - My mom passed in 11/2021...shortly thereafter, I found myself fixing a fence on a rental property I just bought....my father helped....we were mending a fence in more ways than one.

28:00 - Repair your relationships with your parents before they're gone.

www.bikereg.com

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www.dapper1realtor.com

615-243-1773

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Ep 32 - Fatherhood and the Military :: Martin Plumlee

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 07:30:00 -0500

In this episode, Marcus talks to Martin Plumlee, an Army Veteran and West Point Graduate about appreciating his mother and the hard work she put into Martin when he was growing up.

Faith. Passion. Integrity. Grit. Loyalty. Characteristics that tell my story as an imperfect Christian, Husband, Dad, Headhunter, Business Owner, & Community Leader.

From Martin:

"For almost 20 years, I have developed partnerships with many leading companies, resulting in hundreds of placements. It is my life's calling to be a professional and passionate headhunter. At Plumlee & Associates, LLC, our mission: turn talented candidates into hiring clients! Our 12-month retention rate for Specialty Staff, Senior Managers and Executives is 92% over the past 7 years. We will outwork and outhustle the competition."

10:25 - None of us have it all figured out

13:40 - How the military shaped the way I'm a father

15:45 - Love your kids well...sow your seeds in them everyday

18:25 - Many men in prison did not have an active father-figure

19:00 - It takes courage to admit you need help

22:30 - rebootrecovery.com for those who are seeking help

23:45 - Signs of people who are going through a mental disconnect of sorts

24:30 - Men...we know you feel alone

*****29:00 - Sometimes I just want to say "I'm done"

32:00 - Scripture reading....it's not always easy to honor your mother and father...

www.plumleeassociates.com

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Ep 31 - Create the CHAOS! :: Joe Dubin

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 05:57:00 -0500

Joe Dubin. The name is synonymous with excellence. Someone has voted him Nashville’s Media Darling and it’s so, so true.

Joe has been a fixture on Nashville’s television screens for years while also branching into radio and acting as the “injured party” in ads for local personal injury attorneys. Some of these ventures have been more successful than others.

Aside from his duties on your TV screens, Joe’s hobbies include photobombing celebrities in the entertainment and sports worlds. His exploits are, of course, legendary.

Take a look around the official website for Nashville’s Media Darling and read through his musings in the blog. We think you’ll be at least mildly entertained.

Joe was raised without his dad in his life, but he's obviously crafted his life that would make any sensible dad proud! He's also written a book called, "Create The Chaos" that can be purchased at Amazon:

https://a.co/d/72SyvWn

5:10 - When Joe's father passed away, his FB post said it all

8:35 - Joe's father showed up at Joe's basketball game drunk and was belligerent

9:05 - I went to his funeral to make sure he was dead

10:25 - Every son wants to be validated by his father

13:00 - I want my kids to know that I was always there

*****16:00 - (To Marc) You've created the chaos!

*****18:45 - Men need therapy

*****27:40 - How "Create The Chaos" came to be

30:50 - How to get into something and figure out your path

35:00 - What Garth Brooks did when he got to Nashville

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https://bigjoeonthego.com/

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Ep 30 - Why Dads are Needed :: Ashlee Brooks

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 30 May 2023 09:25:40 -0500

Ashlee grew up in Memphis, TN, in a one-parent household. She created a business and lifestyle for herself that defied the odds. She found that she is able to be more present with her children while running her own business versus having a 9 to 5.

9:50 - Look at the challenges as ways to grow

12:40 - My father taught me to see challenges from the other sex's perspective

16:30 - You have to earn the ability to meet my kids

****16:55 - I will get to know that person, who they are, their character, etc.

****18:40 - When it comes to dating, listen to your kids

21:20 - Tone of voice with a boy is critical....a man can command a room with just his voice

24:40 - Boys even need to know how to go to the bathroom!!

****31:00 - My dad said, "In order for you to be successful, I need to be there for you."

Follow Ashlee:

@taxbawse on Insta

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Ep 29 - 5 Dollars and a Dream :: Mignon Francois

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 23 May 2023 08:32:35 -0500

Mignon Francois has become a Nashville Celebrity Entrepreneur since she started The Cupcake Collection. Since it's opening, it has become one of the joyful destinations of tourists and locals in Nashville and NOLA.

7:25 - I thought my dad never liked me, but by writing this book, I know I was his girl!

11:20 - You can't help a chicken hatch...if you do, it will die

20:20 - I always wanted my reward to come from God, not man.

*****22:00 - Finding your purpose...you die when you fulfill it or ignore it

24:25 - Joy has value in Heaven

25:25 - I sat down and said, "I declare JOY!"

27:30 - Nothing happens that is a surprise to God

*****28:10 - DECISIONS I've made

*****36:25 - I believe we are more afraid of success than failure

38:45 - I'm an empath

****42:00 - The importance of REST

56:00 - My issues with my dad were mine, not his...it took writing the book to realize that

Buy Mignon's new book:

https://a.co/d/fiQAmoZ

Follow Mignon:

www.thecupcakecollection.com

Insta: @mignon.francois

https://linkin.bio/mignonfrancois?fbclid=PAAaahCRRcXIBiBIvoolLgApfiU23SARI6OdoGgX08jx1k_VDDiWcGQPneXxE

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Ep 27 - Find Your Mentor :: Bob Ravener

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 02 May 2023 10:05:12 -0500

Retired Naval Officer Bob Ravener is the author of "UP! The difference between today and tomorrow is YOU."

A young boy, raised in an impoverished, abusive, dysfunctional family overcomes tremendous odds and countless obstacles through perseverance, grit, and an unbreakable spirit. In his inspirational story, he climbs his way out of the pits of despair to scale the steep mountains of life. Bob Ravener uses real life experiences to convey his message and create a blueprint for facing and overcoming challenges in both personal and professional settings.

Buy Bob’s book here:

https://www.amazon.com/Up-Difference-Between-Today-Tomorrow/dp/B0BXNK5BZ5/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=bob+ravener&qid=1682003745&sr=8-1

13:40 - The importance of having mentors

21:00 - I tell people about breaking the cycle....but I feel like no one's listening

*******25:10 - You can choose to be angry or choose to make a difference for yourself

28:30 - Follow your dreams....no matter how big they are....going for the Yankees enabled Bob to become a Naval officer and Executive positions

31:15 - Risks....everyday is a risk! You learn so much more from failure

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Ep 26 - Dominating Real Estate as a Single Mom :: Jennifer Weithman

Marcus Meneese — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 18:57:41 -0500

This is a Mother's Day special with Rockstar Real Estate Agent, Jennifer Weithman. Jennifer raised two sets of twins as a single parent.

******9:20 - Your dad has fantastic qualities....you have to choose those good qualities

10:30 - "Princessing"

******11:15 - Boys who grow up without a dad, anger issues persist...girls tend to use their bodies

12:25 - I have dated since 2012....only 6 people have met my kids

*****25:05 - There's a difference between ignorance and stupidity

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Ep 25 - The Mindset of Successful Thinking :: Troy Smith

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 06:24:00 -0500

Troy Smith is the author of "The Mindset of Successful Thinking". Troy M. Smith, a native of Knoxville, Tennessee, currently resides in Nashville, TN with his wife Adrienne and two children Duke and Kaiya. He is a graduate of Tennessee State University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Speech Communications, Theatre and his M.ED in Administration and Supervision.

Troy’s trade of business is in the financial industry and he is a serial entrepreneur being the founder of MostMoto and CEO/owner TMSocks. He is well-known for his entrepreneurial traits in developing companies and serving the educational community as a motivational speaker and leader building the mindset and confidence of future entrepreneurs. One notable company Troy has developed is Troy Manson Signature Socks (TMSocks) which has been featured in several publications! Troy is the founder of the motivational brand #mostmoto, a community that encourages and edifies individuals to live life to its fullest potential by changing the way they think.

4:00 - I want people to be better especially after they meet me

4:40 - I met my granddad by accident

8:00 - My brothers still hold grudges against our father...dude, you're 42...

16:10 - If I don't approve of a woman who our kids want to date...what do I do?

21:50 - Doing something in secret is sweeter....touching the stove....

****23:00 - My son wants an earring....what do I say?

****24:25 - Before you give a spanking, do you make sure they know why?

26:45 - Your dad was scared when he had to put you in your place physically

28:40 - There's nothing prideful about fighting a parent

*****30:00 - "Two grown people can't live in this house" -Marcus' dad when Marc talked backed to him

34:30 - It's important to make mistakes so you can learn

35:15 - I never want to think I have arrived...you're a lot further along than you think

*****38:15 - Just because it's a fact, doesn't make it your fate

47:10 - Everybody has a moment in your life

Follow Troy:

www.troymsmith.com

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Ep 24 - Teaching Our Kids Self-Awareness :: Jason Ridgel

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 09:06:00 -0500

Jason Ridgel is an Entrepreneur, father and advocate for the importance of hydration.

6:00 - MM my thoughts on college, I spent $$ on it but I'm doing something completely different

7:35 - If your side hustle doesn't make more than your day job, don't quit your day job!

10:25 - MM there's more to life than working in a factory at 22 years old

13:10 - Kids who are penned up try to escape..."you're creating cat burgulars!!"

******14:30 - Being a single mom ain't easy....being a married mom isn't easy either!

15:05 - What does it mean to protect your child?

******16:05 - Identify your gift and don't be afraid to jump

24:40 - (JR To MM) you're a fearless dude mentoring these kids

30:00 - Starting a whiskey company

35:20 - 7 months of no's

37:15 - Why don't you live in the moment?

39:35 - The benefits of an alkaline diet

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Ep 23 - The Fallacy of "I don't need a man" :: Tamela Ensrud

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 13:44:00 -0500

The plight of the single mother is very prevalent. In Tamela's life, she acknowledges the importance of a fatherly presence in her son's life.

7:55 - You will never hear me say "I don't need a man".

9:45 - My son needs to learn things from men as well

17:20 - "Call your dad." "He has my number, why can't he call me?"

21:50 - Shoring up our schools

26:15 - MM I don't depend on school to educate my sons

34:00 - Public school communication woes

36:00 - MM When the school has a meeting and only 20 parents show up, that's not the school's fault

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Ep 22 - Strengthening Our Girls - Kara James

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 06:30:00 -0500

Kara strives to strengthen the lives of black daughters everywhere. The FIND Design mission is to mitigate the effects of systemic and personal trauma on Black girls, and other girls of color ages 11-17, by providing safe spaces for healing, long-term mentorships, and programming that transform their mental health and overall well-being.

18:30 - Anger...it's a human emotion that needs to be on display from time to time

23:15 - If you're not living in heaven on earth, there's healing that needs to be done

32:00 - Understanding your value

*****35:35 - Men can work on themselves to help protect women

https://www.thefinddesign.org/

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Ep 21 - Fran Bush :: Running for Mayor of Nashville

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 06:46:00 -0500

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Fran Bush is running for Mayor of Nashville.

From Fran’s website:

FRAN KNOWS NASHVILLE...

Nashville native and a graduate of MNPS schools and the illustrious Tennessee State University with a Bachelors of Science and a Graduate Degree in Healthcare Administration & Planning

FRAN IS AN ADVOCATE OF EDUCATION...

Owner and Director of Model Kids Learning Academy and two satellite campuses where quality childcare services are provided for our neediest families and for our growing community

FRAN IS A PROVEN LEADER...

Homeowner's Association President for over twenty years and presently of two newly constructed communities

A past member of the Metropolitan Nashville School Board for 4 years

Worked alongside past, and current, Council Members to support positive changes and growth to avoid any negative impacts that could harm the wellbeing of our community

FRAN IS A FAMILY WOMAN...

An excited, proud and very busy mom of 5 sons all who have graduated from MNPS schools; with the exception of the youngest son who is currently a Junior at Hillsboro High School. Fran, and her AMAZING husband, Wayne have been together for 30 years

www.franbushformayor.com

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Ep 20 - The Trauma Bond :: Brandon Maxwell

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 17:06:35 -0600

In this episode of Stronger Than My Father, Marcus talks to Brandon Maxwell about reconnecting with his father after almost being aborted by his mother.

13:20 - If I ever had to see my dad hurting my mom....

15:40 - Thet trauma bond...

21:35 - Brandon having the opportunity to pick his dad's name

22:50 - The impact of the movie Antoine Fisher

25:50 - Brandon was almost aborted

31:00 - The resentment and anger came when he reconnected with my mom

32:45 - You should have to protect your parent(s) when you're a kid...I wish I could have just been a kid.

36:35 - Your children are starved for your presence

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Ep 19 - Demanding Better Schools :: Sonya Thomas

Marcus Meneese — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 09:12:40 -0600

Marcus helps kids without a father...Sonya Thomas helps kids to read better.

Sonya is the Executive Director of Nashville Propel, an organization which is demanding better schools. They organize and develop powerful parent leaders to ignite a movement that demands equitable education policies and practices in Nashville public education.

From Sonya:

"I never want another parent to feel the way that I felt when I realized that my son was not receiving a quality education. Our children deserve better! If anyone says that they are receiving the best then they are not telling the truth."

10:00 - We're talking about a public school system failure...not a teacher failure

12:20 - Is it more the parents or the system?

*****14:45 - Story about the tired parent

22:00 - We are missing fathers who know how to father

*****24:20 - We have to allow men to be men!

34:10 - Question everything and know what questions to ask

Follow Sonya:

https://nashvillepropel.org/

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Ep 18 - Finding Sense of Self :: Dustin Mohammed

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 12:09:18 -0600

Marcus talks with Dustin Mohammed about how he built his confidence after spending his childhood without a father, while growing up in a foster home.

6:30 - You don't have a sense of self when you don't know who your dad is

6:50 - Looking at other guys and wondering if that's my dad

13:00 - I met my dad the first time when he was incarcerated

16:50 - If I met you Marcus, I would have had you as a mentor

18:30 - I'm 46 years old, and I VALUE my relationship with my dad

21:55 - Stronger Than My Father, my father was like, "What does that mean?"

25:25 - I want my son to see what I eat, read and absorb life

26:05 - Everything you do, your kids are watching

29:00 - Football got me through a lot!

30:05 - Most people who haven't experienced what I have just want to live in a bubble

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Ep 17 - Playing Father and Mother :: Tenisha Woods

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 17:19:58 -0500

Tenisha Woods is a single mom who found herself as such from divorce. Her story is about pushing forward in her life while playing a dual role for her kids.

5:45 - Even Jesus had a Step-Father

6:45 - Having a strong male figure in my kid's lives surely helps

7:45 - It takes a man to raise a man

11:20 - My kids are who push me

11:50 - Wherever is my ceiling, I want to be their floor

13:15 - I am very open with my kids, I even took them with me when I closed on my house, they need to see that I am just one person

20:30 - I prepare my kids for what to expect in the world when they have to be in the world

25:40 - My student loans are between Biden and Jesus!!

27:20 - It's never a Buyers or Sellers market, it's always a BROKER's Market!

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Ep 16 - Seeing Eye to Eye with an Absentee Father :: Craisean George

Marcus Meneese — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 22:08:00 -0500

Craisean George was raised by the men in his church in the southside of Chicago. His father was a part of the church later on in Craisean's life and he never seemed to enjoy it since.

7:00 - When a child is raised without a father, a child has a space to fill and they typically fill it with the wrong things

8:15 - I was raised by the men in church, I didn't meet my dad until I was 7

11:00 - My father wasn't happy or didn't seem proud to see me sing and lead in church

18:30 - 2018 the spirit moved my father and I to heal

20:33 - He's a man and men FALL

24:20 - Father had excuses about why he couldn't be in contact with him, blamed mother

25:40 - Nothing about my relationship with my dad stopped me from doing what I wanted to do

32:14 - MM The church needs to step up to protect our children

33:00 - The church is a hospital

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Ep 15 - Surround Your Kids With Positive People :: Ben Green

Marcus Meneese — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 09:35:23 -0500

In this episode, Marcus invites Ben Green on to talk about the importance of financial literacy and surrounding your kids with positive people.

5:45 - I grew up with a father who had expectations of us while growing up

7:25 - I didn't know that not going to college was an option!

13:45 - I intentionally surround my daughters with positive people

18:45 - Primary steps to secure your financial future

22:35 - Hope is not a strategy

24:45 - Even if you don't have a financial advisor, it's important to talk about money

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Ep 14 - My Father, The Gospel-Singing Con Man :: Gary Evans

Marcus Meneese — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 12:17:52 -0500

Gary Evans’ story is one of living in the shadow of a father who almost felt threatened by his son.

2:00 - My father told me to stay on the porch and that he'd be back....I'm still waiting

13:45 - The only thing my dad every gave me was a dollar and a dime....literally

14:45 - When I was 14, I mentally buried my dad

15:50 - When I graduated HS, dad called me and asked what he could do, I said "you're dead to me"

17:20 - My father was a Con Man who was blessed to sing the Gospel

19:45 - What my father did to me, I did to my kids

21:30 - When you're raising kids, be honest with them

25:20 - You have so many family members turning their backs on their own extended family

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Ep 13 - Intentional Gatherings MATTER :: Eld. Jeffrey Harding

Marcus Meneese — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 15:51:00 -0500

In this episode, Marcus invites Elder Jeffrey Harding on to talk about Jeffrey's modeling of fatherhood. Jeffrey had to emulate his Uncles, older Brother and ultimately his Father-In-Law to shape how he raised his kids.

6:20 - Developing fatherhood skills

9:45 - Even with a support system with 2 Uncles, older brother....the father void was big

11:45 - Raising two boys and trying to figure out fatherhood

12:50 - My father-in-law truly blessed me

13:40 - The power word....NO

17:30 - How the church can assist in fathering the fatherless.

20:15 - We need to gather again and put the phones down!

23:45 - It's time to be real with our kids

24:30 - The most powerful prayer you’ve heard in a LONG time!

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Ep 12 - Mother's Day Series Part 5 :: Leading Our Children to Fill the RIGHT Void

Marcus Meneese — Mon, 09 May 2022 09:51:26 -0500

On this episode, Marcus invites his better half, Latoya Meneese, onto the show to tell her story of growing up with only her mother as her main role model. Latoya's background of having to figure things out with her mother plays into how she leads her family now.

8:50 LM - When you're a teenage girl with a father who lives hundreds of miles away, you look for all the wrong kinds of love

10:00 HS - A father should be your first love and should model the qualities of your future husband

******11:40 LM - When you have a boy and girl without parental leadership who come together, they're trying to fill voids that can lead to teen pregnancy, continuing the cycle

******13:45 MM - The father is the protector of the daughter

16:30 LM - I wrote a letter to my father when I was about to become a mother in order to let some weight off of my shoulders

******18:50 LM - I needed to forgive my father, forgiveness was for me, not him

24:00 LM - I wasn't sure I wanted to have children because I wasn't sure about picking the right man

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Ep 11 - Mother's Day Series Part 4 :: That is My Mother, Good, Bad or Indifferent

Marcus Meneese — Mon, 02 May 2022 14:27:14 -0500

On this episode, Cheryl and Bruce Williams on to tell Cheryl's story of growing up on two different spectrums, sometimes almost homeless in the projects and on the other side of plentiful. with only her mother as her main role model. Latoya's background of having to figure things out with her mother plays into how she leads her family now.

9:25 CW - My parents divorced, so my mom was single parent of 5 kids....it came down to my mom and my grandmother

10:45 CW - Are moms today sacrificing for their kids today?

*****11:45 CW - When kids are having kids, when do the parents have time to learn to be an adult?

15:00 BW - My mom was hoodwinked by a man when I was 10, so I realized I didn't need to be a knucklehead for my mom to handle, I started working to help mom with $$

19:10 CW - A boy's first love is his mom, especially a strong foundational woman

20:00 MM - When I was in college, I was looking for validation, my parents told me to execute on my ideas, no pats on the back

*****21:50 MM - If a man treats his mom right, he'll treat his wife right

*****24:00 BW - THAT is my mother, good, bad or indifferent, THAT is my mother

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Ep 10 - Mother's Day Series Part 3 :: Raising Meneese

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 16:04:00 -0500

On this episode of The Stronger Than My Father Podcast, Marcus talks with his mom about certain parts of his upbringing that shaped him to be the man he is.

3:45 MOM - I prayed for a good husband, unlike my father, when I was 12

5:00 MOM - I wrote my father a letter when he was dying, explaining that he wasn't a good father, but didn't blame him because I had no idea how he was raised, I forgive you

7:30 MOM - How my father reacted to my letter

19:40 MOM - I knew children needed to have a spiritual and natural side, thus church was important

20:00 MOM - Why I chose Marcus to be a big brother to Dominique

******31:00 MOM - I wanted to do everything I could to keep you on the straight and narrow, I watched, made sure who you were hanging out with...etc.

*******32:25 MOM - Whatever you don't see in our house, don't bring it into our house

*******34:00 MOM - Story about Marcus in 6th grade!

*******36:20 MOM - Your child should always think they can come to mama and that she'll tell me the truth

*******37:40 MOM - Pray about your children, or the Devil will have your children

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Ep 9 - Mother's Day Series Part 2 :: Stepping It Up Without a Father with Angela Pitts and Sequoia

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 10:06:13 -0500

On this episode of The Stronger Than My Father Podcast, Marcus talks with Angela Pitts and Sequoia about how a mother needs to step up in the absence of a father.

6:00 AP - Healing from a tumultuous relationship with my father

8:15 AP - A father is supposed to teach you how someone else is supposed to love you

13:15 AP - I was angry at God for trying to salvage my family

16:00 AP - To my in-laws, "You say you love God, but how can you act like we don't exist?"

18:30 S - I pray and workout to grow with my emotions about my family

*****22:00 AP - I don't remember my mother ever saying "I love you", but I know she did because of her actions

23:45 AP - I pushed through because failure wasn't an option for me with my kids

*******26:00 S - I am now allowing myself grace that I will make mistakes

What would you tell yourself when you were 20?

27:45 AP - Give yourself grace, nothing has to be perfect and mistakes are necessary....wisdom of when to push and when to back off

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Ep 8 - Mother's Day Series Part 1 :: What To Look For In A Husband with Dionne Brady and Keisha Brady

Marcus Meneese — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 14:55:25 -0500

On this episode of The Stronger Than My Father Podcast, Marcus talks with Dionne and Keisha Brady about how their upbringings shaped their view of how their husbands should be.

5:30 DB - What is a daddy's girl?

6:00 DB - I had a very strong mom

7:15 KB - Having a great dad dictated what kind of husband I wanted

10:15 KB - Husband is the rock and influential to my boys

10:50 KB - We need that person in our lives to set the standard

13:15 DB - When looking for a husband, I knew what I *didn't* want

*****16:15 MM - Mom said marriage is like gambling, sometimes you win or you lose

23:00 DB - My boys emulate what my husband does

27:50 KB - Marcus, you're a softy

32:25 KB - As a teacher, it's my responsibility to impart my influence to my kids

35:20 KB - School consequences are littered with red tape these days

37:45 DB - I would tell my younger self that I'm going to make it

39:00 KB - I would tell my younger self to have more self-confidence

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Ep 7 - Al Brady :: Coaching You Into a Career That Brings Self-Worth

Marcus Meneese — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 07:45:28 -0500

Al Brady :: Coaching You Into a Career That Brings Self-Worth

On this episode of The Stronger Than My Father Podcast, Marcus talks with his longtime pal Al Brady about Al’s passion for Uprise Nashville and helping the fatherless find careers that improve their self-worth.

2:30 - AB - Al's story - Married 11 years, 2 boys, Director of Admissions for Uprise Nashville, was brought up with his dad and dad was there, had male role models,

5:00 AB - Dad would tell me things that were somewhat irrelevant, I found out why later

6:00 AB - My dad was superhero when young, taskmaster when I a teenager

7:25 MM - Dads who show affection, Uncle Alfred

8:15 MM - My dad showed me love through toughness

8:40 AB - I saw my dad on some rough days, financial challenges

10:45 AB - I'm still trying me best to communicate

11:10 AB - My kids need to see affection between my wife and me.

*******12:10 AB - How was your day? I want a real answer

12:45 AB - Do you feel like your kids will be completely honest with you?

*******15:45 AB - 3 solid fatherhood tools, treat everyone equally no matter their stature, you have to believe in yourself, It's okay if you do something different and it's okay if you change

21:00 MM - Divorce rate is high because forget who they are or married to

22:00 AB - About Uprise helps unemployed and underemployed

24:45 AB - If you can help a mom find stability in a job, you won't be having bad conversations with her down the road

26:30 AB - Are you to willing to allow people to see you from the outside of you?

27:15 AB - A car breakdown can wreak havoc for a mom who's trying to get kids to school and herself to work

35:30 MM - How can a father step up to be better?

36:30 AB - Nobody will out work me

********37:00 AB - There will be bad days, but you'll have to tell yourself you'll get through it

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Ep 6 - Celestia Ware :: Knowing the DNA of an Absent Biological Father

Marcus Meneese — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 08:25:00 -0500

On this episode of The Stronger Than My Father Podcast, Marcus talks with Celestia Ware about knowing literally who and what your biological father was, even though he had a great Stepfather.

2:35 - Celestia's story - Growing up in St. Louis, parents met in college, dad was in Vietnam, dad had issues with drugs and alcohol, moved to Bowling Green, KY, had a stepfather who loved him like he was his own, worked at Ponderosa,

7:00 CW - This is the first time I'm really speaking about this

7:45 CW - When child support ended, he was disappointed

9:30 CW - My father never really came back into my life

******11:00 CW - I appreciate my stepdad, but it helps to understand who you are when you know the DNA of your biological father

12:00 CW - I was blessed to meet other guys in college who grew up the same way

*******14:45 CW - God's mercy and grace helped to find who I am...I should be dead or in jail otherwise

16:00 CW - You don't have to have much, but take care of what you have

******18:00 CW - Mental health is REAL....make sure you address it....talk about it, pray about it

*******18:45 CW - I can tell you about a father who was on drugs, not there, etc.

21:40 CW - It's a tough feeling when you can't talk to your dad

********22:00 CW - It's always a cycle that goes before my dad

23:10 MM - I didn't know the importance of fatherhood until I had my own kids

26:20 CW - Let's keep in mind that Mom is the most important factor

********27:25 CW - Everything that happened to me was God putting me in the right place, at the right time, in front of the right people

31:15 - Who's to blame for getting into the situation of having a child?

32:30 MM - That child deserves to have a 2 parent home

34:00 CW - The black boy lost movement

35:00 CW - I didn't know I had 3 other brothers

*******37:15 CW - Don't let the system stop you from being with your child

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Ep 2 - Larry Powell :: My Dad Was Present...But Not in a Good Way

Marcus Meneese — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 12:33:00 -0600

GUEST: Larry Powell

TITLE: My Dad Was Present....But Not In A Good Way

On this episode of The Stronger Than My Father Podcast, Marcus and Harold talk with Larry Powell. Larry faced a life sentence at 25, then was changed by the movement of God to be the father he almost had.

A few things came up:

1:20 LP - Most people wanted their father in the house, I wanted mine out of the house

3:10 LP - I was facing a life-sentence at 25

6:00 MM - Why would a dad teach their child to hustle bad things?

8:30 LP - I never heard my dad encourage me to do positive things

9:40 MM - You're only going to teach what you know....did your gfather teach your dad?

*******12:40 LP - 25 years old facing a murder charge story....his father's apology.....father's retribution

15:40 MM - My dad worked us.....we chopped wood all day....I'm half dead and tired, what am I going to do?

16:50 MM - I apologized to my dad about being a crazy teenager

17:45 LP - I was blessed to get out of the charge by God

*******20:40 LP - I see you treating this crackhead better than our mother!

23:20 MM - I want to see you have a better shot at a better life

24:00 MM - Don't walk through the projects without me....you don't look like them

******26:35 LP - Marriage and family for me was rough in the beginning....What you stand under.....you understand

29:00 LP - How to be a better father....

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Ep 5 - Marquise Anderson :: The Best Life Lessons Come from Hard Work

Marcus Meneese — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 12:27:36 -0600

On this episode of The Stronger Than My Father Podcast, Marcus talks with Marquise Anderson, one of Marcus’ earliest mentees about the importance of patience and listening with your kids.

A few things came up:

3:25 MA - My awareness of not having a father intensified in Middle School

4:45 MA - I can go into any room and adapt to anyone

7:25 MA - In High School I went from typical teenager problems to having to contend with mature issues

8:15 MA - I wanted to "get back" at my mom and show her I could handle things

9:25 MA - My mom was in control and limited what I needed to do

11:05 MM - Story about being shot at with MA, aren't some things worth dying for?

12:10 MM - I knew you had a chance at a better life

14:10 MA - Wisdom from Marcus' Dad while cutting grass

15:15 MA - Life lessons come from doing hard work

18:45 MA - Why a mentor is important....

20:35 MM - Having a stable home is important for a child

25:10 MA - Reconnecting with his father by happenstance after college

29:25 MM - Before you make a bad choice, call somebody

29:50 MA - Listen to your kids, most people don't listen to their kids and have patience

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Ep 3 - Robert Gauthier :: Seeing the Cycle Playout, Making the BREAK and FIGHTING for your KIDS!

Marcus Meneese — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 14:38:05 -0600

On this episode of The Stronger Than My Father Podcast, Marcus talks with Robert Gauthier. Robert had a rough childhood with a father who divorced his mom, mom then had a nervous breakdown, CPS having to get involved with Robert, bullying in school and even more. This enabled Robert to see the cycle and break it as best as he could, even fighting through his own divorce in his adult life.

A few things came up:

INTRO -

6:45 - MM Empty promises....

7:45 - Robert - Bullying at school was intense

9:00 - Robert - got into a fist fight with my dad, beat him up badly

10:50 - Robert - I was always looking for guidance from him, he was successful, dad helped him get a job

12:30 - MM did he ever say sorry? Yes he did.....

14:20 - MM I apologized to my dad

*******15:00 MM If I leave this earth today, I know my boys can make it

17:00 Robert's story of becoming a dad, husband in his first marriage, I was a bad husband...

19:15 Robert divorced soon thereafter, this was a cycle that happened stemming from his father

20:00 Robert - My father stepped in and helped him

21:50 Robert - My post-divorce year was awful, went months without seeing my kids

24:30 Robert - I missed all the day to day interactions with my kids, I was a weekend father

*******26:20 MM - You fought for your kids...your relationship you have with them now is because you did

28:00 Robert - I was going to fight for them, absolutely

*******31:30 Robert - How to be a better father....FIGHT for your kids....you don't know what it does to them when you stop fighting

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Ep 4 - Derrick and Derwin Walker :: When You're a Mentor, You're FAMILY

Marcus Meneese — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 13:09:41 -0600

On this episode of The Stronger Than My Father Podcast, Marcus talks with brothers Derrick and Derwin Walker. Marcus had becoame a mentor to them at an early age. In the absence of a father, other family male role models stepped in to be a part of their lives.

A few things came up:

INTRO - Dee and Derrick's story, coming up with other male family role models

4:35 Dee - I feel like I needed my dad more as I got older

6:10 MM - I bought a house, Pop said "Im proud of you"

11:45 Dee - It pains me to see the effects of friends without fathers in contrast to those who do

14:00 MM - I was ashamed to help my dad cut grass

15:20 MM - That hard living kep me out of trouble

16:40 Dee - My father met his father when he was 14

18:45 Derwin - Kids always need a mentor

19:45 MM - Addressing his students as "Hey son...."

21:25 Dee - A mentor needs to be 100% committed

*******26:00 Derwin - Fathers can help reduce crime

26:50 Derwin - Gangs can acts as mentors too

28:00 MM - Gangs are alternative families

29:00 Dee - A mentor should be FAMILY

31:45 Derwin - Having to teach my son, how I can break the cycle

32:25 Derwin - Having to raise a boy when society is trying to feminize them

35:00 MM - Every decision I make affects my kids and wife

35:35 MM - Decisions vs. consequences

37:00 Dee - I want to hear the truth from a dad

39:40 Dee - My son/daughter will be my best friend, I want them to be able to talk to me

42:28 Derwin - Be there for your kids, find a way to make it work, kids really do need a father in their life

43:45 Dee - Marcus, you taught me a LOT

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Ep 1 - Harold Simpson :: Empty Promises Soothed by Time, Patience and Love

Marcus Meneese — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 12:26:00 -0600

On this episode of The Stronger Than My Father Podcast, Marcus gets deep with Harold Simpson. Harold grew up with a part-time father, not much of an influence in his life. His mom had to play both roles to shape Harold into the man he is today.

A few things came up:

9:45 HAROLD - Empty promises to him and his sister

11:00 HAROLD - Father wouldn't even come to his wedding

16:25 HAROLD - I forgave in my heart, but I don't forget

25:00 HAROLD - Things that a father should be there to teach

27:15 MM - Anger and kids making bad decisions

29:50 HS - I had a village

31:00 MM - I had the most whoopins out of my brothers

31:30 MM - I work you so you don't get in trouble

35:00 HS - My father only lived 10 blocks from me and wouldn't come see me

*********36:00 HS - Broken promises on a consistent basis are the dealbreaker, not showing up....

44:20 HS - The solution.....be there as a parent.....I'm 100% bought into my nephew and making him a better man.....time, patience and love

47:00 MM - Did your father get that love from his father?

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