The world needs a little more empathy and compassion, especially with the divisiveness we’re experiencing. That’s why Wendi Dunford, a licensed therapist, joins the show today to talk about how we, as parents, can set the right example for our kids by approaching conflict with compassion.
Alex invites 2 dads back to the show, Jordan Blythe & Audie Norman, to talk about raising their kids in their denominations of the Christian church. They talk about the current state of the church and its politicized and polarized views, racism in the church, and their positive outlook on the future for their kids and the direction of the church with this new generation.
Alex is back with J.J. Valentine, a fellow podcaster and member of the community known as the Tadpool, to talk about his experiences as a father. First, J.J. shares how he rebuilt a relationship with his children after his divorce and successfully coparents his children with his ex-wife. He also talks about his experiences with his own father and repressed memories from his time as a child. And finally, the two talk about the difficulties of raising black children and how we should shift our conversations about systemic racism to being more understanding and empathetic.
Alex speaks with a former co-worker of his who has experience as a foster parent. He talks about the highs and lows of this experience. He also shares how being a foster parent could bring so much joy and change a child’s life.
Alex conducts another round table discussion with two previous guests, Jamal and Joe. The 3 recall some funny stories from their past and also dive into some fairly serious topics around politics, racism, and how it affects their parenting.