Fatherless Fathers Podcast

According to the U.S. Census, 19.7 million children, more than 1 in 4 live without a father in the home. Not only has this adversely impacted the childhood of many of you who are listening today, but it has also impacted what type of father you have become to your own children. Listen to the Fatherless Fathers Podcast beginning July 20, 2020. 

Moses D. Powe, CEO of POWEM PUBLISHERS LLC and host of the Fatherless Fathers Podcast, shares his vision for building a community of support for fathers who grew up without their own.

In this part one of a two-part interview, Moses and his brothers begin to discuss their relationship with each other, and the relationship they had with their father before his death. 

In this final part of a two-part interview, Moses and his brothers describe how their father's absence in their lives has impacted them as individuals and as fathers. 

Mark T. Johnson, a retired Navy veteran, talks about his relationship with his father, being a father to three sons, and his experiences in the delivery room for each of their births. 

AJ Williams, an up and coming fitness trainer for student athletes in South Carolina, shares how his father's struggle with alcohol impacted their relationship, and tore the family apart. He also discusses how an unplanned pregnancy and co-parenting has changed his life. 

Lawrence Jones is the CEO of Achieve It Counseling, a clinic that provides a variety of support services for fathers and adolescent boys. As a child of a 14 year old mother, and a father he has never met, there were many sleepless nights that led Lawrence to the bed of his grandparents. Now as the father of two young children, Lawrence says that he recently had to call and apologize to his grandfather for sleeping in their bed, because he sees firsthand how allowing children to occupy your bed can impact your sleep, and relations with your spouse.

Quintin Hall absolutely loves his father. His father was in the home for most of Quintin's childhood, and he was a great provider. So why is Quintin on the Fatherless Fathers Podcast? You have to tune in on Monday, August 31st to find out. 

Walston Barbour, a Licensed Professional Counselor, shares his story of redemption. Despite overcoming multiple childhood traumas, and attending college, Walston gave up on his dreams and turned to a life that included drug use, incarceration, and abandoning all 5 of his children. But God! You are not going to want to miss hearing how this fatherless father got his life back on track. 

Curtis Drew is a husband, and father of two sons. Although his father was never a part of his life, it was still important for Curtis to have a relationship with him, and for his children to know their grandfather. One day while lying in bed with his oldest son, after years of searching for his father, Curtis received a text message that would change his life forever. 

Ron Henderson, known by some as The Dad Doctor, shares how he had to spring into action after one child "popped out" in the bathroom, and another made his debut in the family's car. This is an episode you don't want to miss!   

Keyon Patterson states that childhood abuse and abandonment caused him to become a very toxic person. Plotting murder, being destructive in his relationships, participating in organized crime, and getting locked up were some of the poor decisions he made before deciding to give his life to God. 

Reco McDaniel McCambry discusses everything from his "traumatic birth to his challenging childhood growing up in the projects; from his teenage years filled with mixed emotions on his absentee father to a life-changing event during his college years. His mother, Deborah teaches him many lessons, many even unknown to her, not primarily by her words, but more so by her actions."

John W. Wilson II "describes life growing up with an absent father and how he was filled with unforgiveness, bitterness, resentment and anger for over two decades. Unforgiveness for his father led him on a journey to fill the voids created by rejection and abandonment with fake friends, false identity, alcohol and sexual impurity."

On this episode, I welcome my Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Brother Terry L. Phillips to the Fatherless Fathers Podcast. Terry is a Pastor, Success Strategist, Life & Academic Coach, and author of several books, including the soon to be released (Un)fathered. Join us as we discuss life after divorce, the sacrifices you must make for your children, his books, and so much more! 

Dedan Bruner and I attended Howard University in the 90's, and I always knew that one day he would become an awesome dad. As the University's mascot, children would flock to Dedan to observe his signature moves and magnetic personality. Twenty-five years later, children still adore him, but none like the little girl who has changed his life forever, his daughter Ella. This interview had me feeling like I was on The Yard, catching up with an old friend during Howard's Homecoming.   

For many years, Dennis Love was married to his career, and his kids were the athletes he trained. However, after reaching the highest of highs as a coach, winning a Super Bowl ring with Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos, Dennis decided that it was time to focus on cultivating his personal life. To the surprise of many, Dennis finally settled down and married the love of his life in 2017. A few months ago, Dennis shocked people again when he announced the birth of his first child, a baby girl named Dianna Caroline.

To know Devin James is to know his daughter Kaylin. Whether he's on the frontlines fighting for social justice, visiting the campus of his alma mater Morehouse College, or practicing at the gun range, Kaylin can often be found right by her daddy’s side. Join this Girl Dad as he discusses such topics as resilience in the face of adversity, criminal justice reform, giving back to the community, marriage, parenting stepchildren, and so much more!  

All good things must come to an end, and we are ending Season 1 of the Fatherless Fathers Podcast with one of my favorite episodes. Ron Everett, the father of 18 year old Kaiya, gives fathers a Master Class on how to raise daughters. In addition to sharing some of his fond memories from the Daddy Daughter Dance, road trips, and Kaiya's soccer games, Ron discusses how he addressed puberty, menstrual cycles, boys, sex, and other difficult subjects with his daughter. Girl Dads, and anyone raising daughters, this episode is for you!

Highlights from Season 1.

Fatherless Fathers Podcast returns on Monday, May 3, 2021!!!

Welcome to Season 2 of Fatherless Fathers Podcast. For our first episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing my youngest brother Marquis Powe. Marquis was released from prison in January 2021, after being incarcerated for nearly 8 years in multiple prison facilities. In this episode, he talks about what it was like being locked up during the pandemic, being evacuated from the prison after a tornado damaged the facility, as well as what he’s been doing to get reacclimated to society. After the interview, listen to the aftershow if you would like details on how you could help returning citizens succeed once they return to the community.

Validation is the stamp of approval one receives, when it has been determined that you have fulfilled your obligations to the college for which you plan to matriculate. Becoming Validated can be an arduous and daunting task for many. Therefore, to help mitigate some of the challenges faced during the Validation process, The Real HU Crew is here to give you a primer on how to prepare for college, what to expect when you arrive, and how to achieve academic success despite the many DISTRACTIONS

The Real HU Crew is back for Part 2 of Validation: Preparing for College. In this episode we will share how our faith, and learning how to balance school with competing interests, helped us graduate from college.      

Financial Consultant Larry Poteat Jr., answers questions about financial planning. Learn everything you need to know about having multiple streams of income, getting out of debt, budgeting, saving for the future, securing emergency funds, investing wisely, tithing, having a financially stable marriage, raising financially literate children, paying for college, creating a retirement portfolio, preparing for long-term health challenges, and taking care of funeral expenses.

Deonicio “Nicio” Parham recalls the time his 6th grade teacher pulled his name from the bottom of a pile of names, and chose him to be the Judge for a mock trial debate. From that moment, Nicio was determined that he would one day practice law. It wasn't until his 3rd year in college, that he realized he was still chasing the dream of an 11-year-old. After attaining a college degree in Political Science, Nicio found himself back at home, married with a child, and earning less than $30k a year as a salesman for Enterprise. But as with many things in his life, Nicio may start at the bottom, but he always ends up on top. This is an inspiring story you're not going to want to miss.

Coach Kevin Franklin, is on a mission to help brothers improve their overall health. Kevin believes the best way to improve our health is to address it holistically. The holistic approach focuses on the total person, which includes one's physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and mental well-being. Fathers, if you don't want to leave your children fatherless because you neglected to take care of your health, you need to tune in to this show.

Veteran Kris White developed PTSD while serving during combat. His symptoms were further exacerbated by trauma he experienced as a police officer. Kris and I have a candid conversation about mental health, policing, politics, and survival. Also, he shares how fatherhood changed his life, and how he uses yoga to help others heal and improve their health.

Like many people, there were different times in Nathan Gorham's life when felt like he'd lost his way. He changed his career path, then lost his job. Married the love of his life, and later divorced. Despite his trials and tribulations, Nathan never lost his faith. Don't miss this powerful testimony about restoration. Nathan also shares how he has followed in his mother's footsteps, powerlifting for wellness. 

Damion Moss is a holistic strength coach, and he's the owner of DMOSSFITNESS LLC. When Damion was three years old, his dad told him that he was leaving. He had no idea that this meant his father would be gone from his life for more than 30 years. After years of failed attempts to have a relationship with his dad, Damion and his father have reconciled. Damion shares why he has chosen to forgive his father for past abuse and abandonment, and what he's doing to ensure that his 11-month-old son Miles has a healthy relationship with his grandfather. After the interview, listen to the aftershow for an in-depth conversation with Damion about health and wellness.   

"For better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part," is often said by couples when they exchange wedding vows. However, few understand just how much their love will be tested after the BIG DAY. Tyrone Powe is someone who does understand, and he's ready to share with listeners his keys to a successful marriage. In addition to talking about his nearly 30 years of marriage, Ty also discusses fatherhood, and how Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts have helped his children become well-rounded individuals.  

South Carolina is often front and center when it comes to controversial issues that impact African American fathers. Therefore, I have gathered a group of my very opinionated friends from the South to address some of the divisive issues that keep our beloved South Carolina in the spotlight. Part 1 of this 2-part interview features Clayton Dyson, Lealather Mayers, Nygel Pearson and Jamarius Robinson.

We conclude our 2-part interview by discussing the importance of mentoring and fatherhood. This episode features Clayton Dyson, Lealather Mayers, and Nygel Pearson.

Charles and I have been friends for nearly 30 years, and although he's not a "fatherless father," I knew that this father of four was the best person to have a candid conversation with about raising kings. 

Rashawn Miller was invited to discuss the significance of 0622, a number that's symbolic of his birth, arrest history, and new life as a returning citizen. However, after a light conversation about his "Greatest Of All Time" list, Rashawn opened up about some of his most traumatic experiences.  

2020 changed Everett Blaylock's life forever. Everett thought he would be finalizing his divorce from his wife and co-parenting their 3 children. Instead, he ended up burying his wife and becoming a single dad. Although he has the support of his village, sometimes he's overwhelmed and crying in the dark. 

After listening to Season 1 of Fatherless Fathers Podcast, Major Clark submitted a letter that he wrote entitled "Father v. Man." It is his belief that all men should become a father to a child, even if it's not his own biological child. Immediately following the show, stay tuned for the aftershow, and hear the pledge Clark often recites to remind himself about the importance of being actively present in his children's lives. 

A mother's dying wish was for her teenage son's 24-year-old high school coach to become his father, and he obliged. You are not going to want to miss this heart-warming story about Ulysses Tobler Jr. and his son Ajay Belanger. 

The house is ablaze! What are we going to do? This is the question posed by award-winning educator and former principal, Desmond Williams. His first book, The Burning House: Educating Black Boys in Modern America is a manifesto on the issues confronting Black boys in today's schools. 

After having the most downloaded episode, "A Father Shares His Experiences in the Delivery Room," for Season 1 of Fatherless Fathers Podcast, Mark T. Johnson returns for a very candid discussion about Child Support  & Custody Battles. 

Mark T. Johnson returns for Part 2 of Child Support & Custody Battles. Last week, he shared how he had to pay thousands of dollars in child support for a little girl that DNA later revealed was not his child. This week Mark talks about the child support and custody issues he has with his second wife. 

In January 2020, I started a journey with Jamon Smith, Jevaughn Hogan, Darin Street, Therman Evans, and Chijokè Okoro to become members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., the world's greatest fraternity known to man. In this episode, my BROTHERS and I share how our life experiences influenced our decision to come together in a bond of fraternity.  

Sean Moses returns to Fatherless Fathers Podcast to discuss his portrayal of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in my new book, “Sean Moses Is Martin Luther, The King Jr.” This book has been receiving rave reviews since its release in June 2021, including the following starred review from Kirkus Reviews: "A well-illustrated tale that's also a great pick to expand libraries' Black history sections."

Certified Firearms Instructor Tyrone Stewart answers questions about gun safety, and how to protect you and your loved ones. He also discusses some of the requirements that must be met to get a Handgun Qualification License (HQL) and a Concealed Carry Permit.

In Part 1 of this 2-part episode, JJ Mungo talks about how selling white powder led to a 214-month prison sentence. 

JJ Mungo is back for Part 2 of From White Powder to White-Collar. In this episode, JJ shares how he turned his life around and became a white-collar worker.

A brother from the land Down Under, the self-proclaimed “Fatherless Kid,” Joshua Suli-Ruka discusses the challenges he experienced growing up without his father. He also talks about the various projects he's working on as a Freedom Coach to help other fatherless kids. Joshua is the host of the amazing Finding Freedom Podcast, and he's the first international guest of Fatherless Fathers Podcast. This is an episode you don't want to miss!   

Cortez James is here to give it to us straight with no chaser. Many fatherless fathers have often relied on a BIG UNC for guidance. Whether it's at the family reunion, Sunday dinner, or at a ball game, BIG UNC is always ready to impart wisdom the only way he knows how, through colorful language, adult humor, and a cold beverage in hand. Get ready to be entertained!

Lavor Huggins, co-host of Brothers & Lawz - Let's Drop Jewels Podcast, opens up about being adopted, overcoming mental health issues, and becoming a better father.

Author and TED speaker Nathaniel A. Turner, JD, MALS, helps wrap up Season 2 of Fatherless Fathers Podcast with a thought-provoking discussion about fatherhood. Nate is the author of several books, including the children's book series, “The Amazing World of STEM,” and his history-making book, “Raising Supaman.”

Welcome to Season 3 of Fatherless Fathers Podcast!!! For our first episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Army Captain, CEO and Author Anthony Williams Jr. Brother Williams shares how growing up without his father inspired him to write his new book The Assignment. You can watch this very special episode on the Fatherless Fathers Publishing YouTube channel, or listen at mosespowe.com/podcast. 

Season 3 starts on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Please note the release day for new episodes has changed from Mondays to Wednesdays. Thanks for listening!

Imagine being 11 years old and discovering that your parents are not your birth parents, and the name on your birth certificate is different from the name you have always known. This is what happened to Chris Pratcher, the CEO of Uncut Drip. If you were adopted, or exploring adoption, this is an episode you don't want to miss!

After his second divorce, Bobby Wilson decided to take a break from dating to focus on raising his daughters “Lil Spicy” and “MuMa.” This heartwarming episode is about a single father who puts his children first.  

Attorney Juwaun Seegars has accomplished a great deal while practicing in the areas of Civil Litigation, Family Law, and Disability Benefits at his law firm Seegars & Townsend PLLC. However, marrying the love of his life and fathering 3 beautiful daughters are his greatest accomplishments. Be sure to tune-in and learn all about The Seegars Family.    

"Check In! Did You Check In Yet?" This is what Malcolm Bowens posts after every workout for his followers on social media. It's his way of inspiring others and motivating them to stick to their wellness goals.   

J. Immanuel, host of Why We Succeed Podcast, teaches content creators how to succeed at creating profitable online businesses. He taught me everything I know about developing, editing, and producing content for Fatherless Fathers Podcast. 

Brother Rufus Little is chairman of the Hyattsville Landover (MD) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity's Guide Right/Kappa League program. Although this position, along with his full-time job, requires a lot of his time, Brother Little does not allow his work to prevent him from spending quality time with his sons. It's not unusual to see the boys sitting on his lap while he's hosting a virtual meeting, or to witness Brother Little excusing himself from an event in order to be present for their bedtime routine. If you want tips on how to become more intentional as a parent, or if you want to know how to get your sons connected with the Guide Right/Kappa League program, listen to this very informative episode.

After spending a few years living and working in Germany, "Donnie Moe" decided to say "auf Wiedersehen" (Goodbye) to Europe so that he could return home and be close to his mom. If you're interested in living abroad and learning more about German culture, this episode is for you!

Pastor Tyron Carter founded The Wellspring Worship Center in Oakland, CA and now serves as the Senior Pastor of The Wellspring Worship Center in Nashville, TN. A few months ago, Pastor Carter shared with his followers, "I'm glad I got my joy back, its been a long time coming. This was the first time in a long time I didn't have to force a smile." Divorce, betrayal, and spiritual warfare are a few of the things that temporarily stole his joy. Find out what he did to get his joy back and learn steps you can take to get yours back too.  

Kobey Calloway is a member of the Mohawk Ryderz motorcycle club. If you ask Kobey why he rides a motorcycle, he will tell you, "I ride my motorcycle to be alone with my thoughts and to clear my head to understand my part in this world and what I want to do with myself." In this episode, Kobey teaches us everything we've always wanted to know about riding motorcycles!!!  

I never knew that learning about financial freedom could be so much fun.

Sean Moses is making his third appearance on the show. This time he joins me to discuss our weekend adventure to New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey. 

If you are feeling guilty about all the food you ate during the Thanksgiving holiday, Austin Wheeler has a plan that will help you lose those extra pounds before Christmas!!! You're going to love Austin's three-pillar method that teaches you how to get leaner and stronger, while continuing to eat you and your family's favorite foods.  

Kourtney Goff founded the Little Brother Inspires Company to help people on their journey through life, and he's doing this through influential literature, impactful mentoring, and powerful public speaking. Kourtney is the author of "Raising Queens Daily Devotional Journal," as well as "Little Brother: Spiritual Motivation for Christians." Kourtney is a family man who enjoys spending quality time with his wife and their two daughters, but most importantly, he's a man of God that strives to positively impact the world around him for Christ. 

Rafael Moore shared on social media, “Being the only son of a single mother, I was more observant of us…her working tirelessly, making ends meet, the works. My whole mindset growing up was I never wanted to add additional stress to her, so I made sure I did what I needed to do in school and cause the least amount of trouble outside of school. All that being said, I never received real appreciation compared to my siblings for getting good grades or accomplishing anything for that matter.” Through counseling, Rafael is beginning to see his worth.

Dr. Ifeanyi Olele is a psychiatrist, consultant, content creator, and Medical Director of Genesis Psychiatric Solutions LLC. For the season finale, Dr. Olele answers many of our burning questions about mental illness, psychotropic medications, Black men's mental health, suicide, substance use, and so much more. He also shares information about a new form of treatment that he's providing, to improve symptoms of depression, called transcranial magnetic stimulation. 

Season 4 of Fatherless Fathers Podcast begins on Wednesday, September 13, 2023!!!

On this first episode of Season 4, we are celebrating the achievements of fathers like Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Tony Dungy. Seeing these fathers use their platform as athletes, to become champions on and off the field, has inspired generations of fatherless fathers to aspire to be just like them.

We are honoring THE ARTISTS of Hip Hop.  We often hear how fatherless children look to the streets for father figures, and no one has been able to tell this story better than some of Hip Hop's biggest stars. This episode will analyze some of the best songs ever written about fatherhood and being fatherless. I'm going to test your memory to see how many lines you can remember from a few classic Hip Hop songs. I'm also going to give you my Top 10 Greatest of All Time list, with a special spotlight on Hip Hop's fatherless fathers.  

Four of the Top 5 Artists of Hip Hop on my list, were abandoned by their fathers during childhood, which means 7 of the 10 greatest rappers EVER, not without overcoming varying levels of trauma, achieved major success without the support of their dad. I hope that after listening to this episode, you're going to want to start your healing journey, so that you too can become the best that you were created to become!

On today's episode of the Fatherless Fathers Podcast, we are taking a look at THE ACADEMICS. These are our scholars, who through academic pursuits, have made a reputation for themselves, while making it their life's work to educate us about our history. They have also been great role models, teaching Black fathers how to be fully present in their children's lives. Our spotlight today shines on leading academics of note, including Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr., Dr. Eddie S. Glaude Jr., and one other surprise guest.  

On today's show we will have a conversation about Bishop TD Jakes, Kirk Franklin, and Devon Franklin (no relation). These are THE ANOINTED.  Did you know that Bishop Jakes and Devon Franklin were still children when their fathers died from medical-related issues, or that 53-year-old father Kirk Franklin just met his own father for the first time this year? During our conversation, we will discover how these anointed men of God have journeyed through various life experiences including divorce, parent-child conflict, and substance use. 

This is Part Two of my message on the calling of THE ANOINTED.   "If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake and for the sake of the Good News, you will save it."                                                    -‭Mark‬ ‭8:35‬ ‭NLT‬  

This season we've been talking about the A-LISTERS: THE ATHLETES, THE ARTISTS of Hip Hop, THE ACADEMICS, THE ANOINTED, and now THE ACTORS!!! The purpose of this episode is to highlight the impactful contributions of these fathers to fatherhood, through their acting.  Our featured Actors include Morgan Freeman, Cuba Gooding Jr., Laurence Fishburne, Samuel L. Jackson, Will Smith, and Denzel Washington!

A RECAP FROM SEASON 4 INCLUDES A SNIPPET FROM THE GRAND FINALE (THE ACHIEVERS) THAT WILL BE RELEASED ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2023!!!

This is the 8th and final episode for Season 4 of Fatherless Fathers Podcast. During our season finale, we are honoring THE ACHIEVERS, fathers who have served as role models for generations of fatherless youth, while working on behalf of prestigious institutions. Our achievers include: Dr. Marvin Barnard, one of the first African American scholars to integrate Virginia Episcopal School (ves.org/giving) a private boarding school in Lynchburg, VA. Mr. James Bennett, the first African American Director of the American Legion's South Carolina Palmetto Boys State program (fobs.palmettoboysstate.com). Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick, former president of the premier Historically Black University, Howard University (giving.howard.edu). And last, but definitely not least, Brother Jimmy McMickle (dreamdivers.org), the Grand Polemarch of the world's greatest fraternity known to man, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. *Sources not mentioned during the show include The History Makers, Howard University: A Tribute to Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick, Jimmyfor35, VES: Dr. Marvin Barnard '71 Shares His Wisdom & Inspiration During Black History Month, and Palmetto Boys State: Our Final Remarks.