Being a dad isn’t about drifting through the years—it’s about leading on purpose. In today’s episode, we talk about the vision every dad needs: to become the Father-Friend your child will trust, respect, and want to follow for life.

In this episode, Dr. Mike Ayers challenges dads to stop drifting and start leading with purpose. You’ll discover the power of a clear, compelling vision for fatherhood—and learn how to begin the journey of becoming your child’s Father-Friend.
Intentional fatherhood doesn’t happen by accident. It happens by design. Start building it today.

In this powerful first episode of the Father Friend Podcast, Dr. Mike Ayers tackles one of the hardest but most necessary conversations a dad can have—talking to your teen son about sex. Drawing from over 30 years of parenting, pastoral leadership, and education, Dr. Ayers offers a candid, faith-based roadmap to help dads lead with courage, clarity, and grace. You’ll learn why this talk matters more than ever, how to cast a vision of sexual purity rooted in truth—not shame—and how to speak about tough topics like intercourse and masturbation with calm authority. You’ll also hear why your presence, not perfection, is what your son will remember most. This episode kicks off the “Courageous Conversations” series—real talks for real dads. Subscribe, share, and start showing up with purpose. Your son needs your voice. Let’s help you find it.

Wanna know what this show is all about? Hear Dr. Mike Ayers discuss what you'll hear and why it's important. We'll tackle tough, real-world topics through values of faith, family morality and masculinity. Don't miss a single episode!