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Dear Son,

Derek Johns

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

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  • #188
    May 23 · 56 min

    Why Sons Stop Talking to Their Fathers | We Asked AI | Ep 188 | The Dear Son, Show

    Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. Why Sons Stop Talking to Their Fathers | The Dear Son, Show The hosts use ChatGPT to suggest discussion topics for the Dear Son, Show and choose “Why sons stop talking to their fathers,” reflecting on how fathers’ seriousness, constant accountability, and communication style can make kids seek the “path of least resistance” with mom instead. They discuss male ego and pride when a child brings issues to the mother first, the importance of asking why a son doesn’t feel comfortable approaching dad, and how parents can present a unified front without using mom as a buffer. They emphasize balancing love and grace with timely, appropriate lessons, especially as older teens and young adults can walk away. They encourage dads to initiate regular, even trivial conversations so their voice isn’t only heard when something is wrong. 00:00 Asking AI For Topics 01:39 Choosing The Episode Theme 02:43 Welcome To Dear Son 04:10 AI Recap And Reframe 05:18 Family Updates And Summer Break 10:16 DFW Home Base And Merch 11:46 Unhinged Episode Deadline 13:41 Why Sons Go Quiet 17:23 Mom Vs Dad The Yes Path 23:53 Ego And Handling Silence 26:47 Unified Parenting Front 28:00 Accountability Builds Roots 30:00 Correcting With Love 32:48 Ego And Comfort Responses 36:42 Choosing The Right Tone 42:50 Uncle James Work Ethic 46:26 Discipline Over Comfort 51:25 Normalize Casual Connection 53:52 Steamed Syrup Debate 56:14 Final Charge On Silence #fathersonrelationship #adviceformen #modernfatherhood #adultchildren #lifelessonsformen #raisingmen #fatherhoodidentity #mantalk #fathersondiscussions Channel Focus Areas: “What Fathers Should Teach Their Sons” “How to Be a Better Father” “Father Son Relationship Advice” “Mistakes Fathers Make” “Lessons Every Man Should Learn” Follow James: https://instagram.com/jeyblac Also, if you've made it this far, don't forget to: 1. subscribe to the channel, 2. turn on the notifications, 3. like this video, 4. leave a comment, and 5. share this content with someone who needs it. The DSP: https://thedearsonpodcast.com Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors: Shop DSN Merch: https://dear-son-merch.creator-spring.com/listing/the-dear-son-show Love Kisha J Studios: https://houseoflkj.com My ebook: https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital/ols/products/20lifepromptsv1 My book (physical): https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital/ols/products/dear-son-what-i-wish-my-father-told-me-physical-copy Let’s connect socially: https://instagram.com/thedearsonpodcast https://facebook.com/thedearsonpodcast The Three Foundational Pillars of the DSP Community 1. Reveal trauma 2. Heal from trauma 3. Help through telling stories of it all “Better Man. Better Father.” The Dear Son, Network ® Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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  • #187
    May 21 · 45 min

    Dear Son, Allow Life to Get Better | Ep 187 | The Dear Son, Show

    Dear Son: Life Gets Better—Let It Hosts D Johns and Jey Blac open by reflecting on recent positive changes in their families, including the end of the semester, kids coming home for summer, Imani’s medical-school track, and graduation season. They introduce the episode’s theme—“Life gets better. Let it.”—urging listeners to stop clinging to familiar struggle when solutions and blessings appear, and to honor progress instead of roadblocking it with fear, over-caution, or old conditioning. Using analogies like traffic opening up, repeated “dud” opportunities (including solar sales), and relationships, they discuss skepticism, self-sabotage, ego, and identity as the “go-to” person. They emphasize humility, listening, seeking input, admitting “I don’t know,” and defining “better” carefully by valuing what lasts and asking “at what cost?” 00:00 Let It Get Better 01:13 Welcome Dear Son Show 01:33 Family Updates Graduation Season 03:37 Sponsor Candle Shoutout 04:18 Topic Life Gets Better 07:10 Conditioned To Struggle 10:42 Duds Burnout And Love 14:29 Closed Doors Open One 17:43 Finding The Door 20:11 Ask Then Listen 21:39 Pressure To Know How 22:29 Training With Wall Street Wallace 24:22 Thinking Out Loud Vs Precision 26:40 Ego And Yielding To Experts 30:24 Fear Of Getting Better 31:50 Identity Of Being The Go To 34:06 Vulnerable Questions Unlock Growth 39:28 Defining Better And Value 41:39 Masking Pain With Temporary Highs 43:18 Street Love Is Not Better 44:11 Closing Charge At What Cost #fathersonrelationship #adviceformen #modernfatherhood #adultchildren #lifelessonsformen #raisingmen #raisingkids #mantalk Channel Focus Areas: “What Fathers Should Teach Their Sons” “How to Be a Better Father” “Father Son Relationship Advice” “Mistakes Fathers Make” “Lessons Every Man Should Learn” Follow James: https://instagram.com/jeyblac Also, if you've made it this far, don't forget to: 1. subscribe to the channel, 2. turn on the notifications, 3. like this video, 4. leave a comment, and 5. share this content with someone who needs it. The DSP: https://thedearsonpodcast.com Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors: Shop DSN Merch: https://dear-son-merch.creator-spring.com/listing/the-dear-son-show Love Kisha J Studios: https://lovekishaj.com My ebook: https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital/ols/products/20lifepromptsv1 My book (physical): https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital/ols/products/dear-son-what-i-wish-my-father-told-me-physical-copy Let’s connect socially: https://instagram.com/thedearsonpodcast https://facebook.com/thedearsonpodcast The Three Foundational Pillars of the DSP Community 1. Reveal trauma 2. Heal from trauma 3. Help through telling stories of it all “Better Man. Better Father.” The Dear Son, Network ® Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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