In this episode of Father and Friend, Tim Anderson talks with Anthony Vandagriff, father of four and host of Fathering Our Future. Together they explore how love, listening, and community shape intentional fatherhood and why being present matters more than being perfect.

What does it really mean to be a father who listens and loves well? In this conversation, Anthony Vandagriff shares his personal journey as a dad of four, reflecting on sleepless nights, lessons from his own father, and how scripture shapes his approach to parenting.

He unpacks why “God is love” should be the defining characteristic of dads, why listening builds trust and connection, and how to resist the temptation of trying to “be the dad you wish you had” instead of the dad your kids actually need.

This episode is packed with encouragement, practical wisdom, and biblical insights for dads who want to show up consistently and love their families well.

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In this episode of Father and Friend, host Tim Anderson sits down with BJ Freeman to discuss fatherhood, faith, and building a home filled with peace, prayer, and intentional family time. BJ shares stories from his upbringing, lessons from his father, and practical ways he leads his own family today.

This conversation dives deep into what it means to be an intentional father and husband. BJ reflects on his positive relationship with his own dad, the importance of affirmations, and childhood memories that shaped him as a man. Together, he and Tim discuss three key pillars for strong family leadership:

1. Cultivating a standard of peace in the home.

2. Being intentional with prayer, discipline, and family bonding.

3. Ensuring family is never in competition for your time.

BJ also shares how scripture guides his parenting, the role of fathers as spiritual leaders, and the importance of being present in everyday family life. From fishing trips with his dad to creating affirmations for his young son, this episode is filled with practical wisdom, encouragement, and biblical insights for fathers at any stage.

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In this episode of Father and Friend, host Tim Anderson sits down with Red Wallace — legacy mindset coach, founder of Better Than Best Academy, and creator of the Redprint framework — to talk about servant leadership, fatherhood, and building a family culture rooted in faith and purpose.

Red Wallace shares his journey from growing up in a sports-driven home to becoming a Christian rapper, husband, father, and now a faith-fueled coach for men. He opens up about lessons learned from his dad’s encouragement, how affirmations shape his children, and the importance of modeling faith in everyday family life.

This conversation dives deep into servant leadership as modeled by Jesus, the challenges of raising kids while working on personal growth, and the reality that leadership and love are “caught, not taught.” Red also explains how his coaching helps men rediscover identity, lead with purpose, and create lives of eternal impact.

Whether you’re a dad, husband, or leader, this episode is packed with encouragement and practical wisdom on legacy, leadership, and living for the good of your family.

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