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  • 7 Traits of Effective Parenting

    7 Traits of Effective Parenting
    Apr 15 2026
    For the sentinel dad, 'hoping for the best' is not a strategy. To be a Durable Dad, you need an intentional framework. You need to know which character traits you are actually installing into the hearts of your children and which ones you are modeling in your own life. You need to move from a 'survival' mindset to a 'strategic' one. Our guest joins us remotely to give you that framework. Dr. Daniel Huerta, is the Vice President of Parenting and Youth at Focus on the Family. Dr. Huerta is the author of 7 Traits of Effective Parenting, a book that takes decades of clinical experience and biblical wisdom and distills it into a tactical 'Operating System' for the home. He’s here to show us how these seven specific traits act as the 'Gears' that keep a family moving forward, even when the terrain gets rough.To find the assessment as well as other parenting resources mentioned in this episode, visit: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/To be a guest on The Fatherhood Challenge visit: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thefatherhoodchallengeCreate your podcast today! #madeonzencastrhttps://zencastr.com/?via=thefatherhoodchallenge00:05.18Jonathan GuerreroMost of us wouldn't try to run a business, build a house, or manage a high stakes project without clear operate without a clear operating system. We want metrics, we want a blueprint, and we want to know that the gears are actually turning in the right direction.00:21.53Jonathan GuerreroYet, when it comes to the most important leadership role that we will ever hold, which is being a father, many of us are just winging it. We react to the crisis of the day and we hope for the best.00:34.14Jonathan GuerreroAnd we wonder why the culture in our home feels chaotic. For the Sentinel, hoping for the best is not a strategy. To be a durable dad, you need an internal framework and an intentional framework. You need to know which character traits you are actually instilling in the hearts of your children and which ones you're modeling in your own life. You need to move from survival mindset to a strategic one. And my guest is joining us remotely to help us find that framework in just a moment. So don't go anywhere.01:49.80Jonathan GuerreroGreetings, everyone. Thank you so much for joining me. My son and co-host is on a trip, so it's just me behind the mic today. Today, however, I am joined remotely by Dr. Daniel Huerta, the vice president of parenting and youth at Focus on the Family.02:04.54Jonathan GuerreroDr. Huerta is the author of Seven Traits of Effective Parenting, a book that takes decades of clinical experience and biblical wisdom and distills it into a tactical operating system for the home. He's here to show us how these seven specific traits act as the gears that keep the family moving forward, even when the terrain gets rough.02:26.13Jonathan GuerreroDr. Huerta, welcome to the Fatherhood Challenge.02:28.82Dr. Danny Huertayeah Jonathan, so excited to be with you. Thanks for the invitation. i'm honored to be with you.02:33.49Jonathan GuerreroAll right, we got to have a little bit of fun. What's your favorite dad joke?02:35.74Dr. Danny HuertaYes. Well, you know, we have this magazine called Clubhouse Magazine for kids ages nine to 12, and we put some fantastic dad jokes. And one of the most recent ones that I loved was this one. Why do you never see a spy out in the rain?02:51.22Dr. Danny HuertaBecause they're always undercover.02:51.48Jonathan GuerreroWhy do you?02:54.10Jonathan Guerreroah02:54.58Dr. Danny Huertanot That's a good one. Here's one more. One more. One more. Where do sick ships go?02:58.94Jonathan GuerreroLove it.03:02.14Jonathan GuerreroSay that again.03:02.19Dr. Danny HuertaIt's where do sick ships go?03:06.58Jonathan Guerreroi don't know.03:07.70Dr. Danny Huertayeah to the dock. And well there you go. death03:16.25Dr. Danny HuertaThose are solid, man. Yes.03:18.36Jonathan GuerreroAbsolutely. That was a good one. All right. Well, Dr. Huerta, there ah has to be some sort of a personal reason and story how you got into your role at Focus on the Family. Why families? Why why working with families?03:36.60Dr. Danny Huertayeah i it's interesting ah Yeah, it's an interesting story. i was in i was actually going to be an international business major, and I found out that that was just really a way to try to get money from people instead of really truly serving them. You can serve them in business, but at that point, I was feeling more and more called to truly coming alongside people. families and I was in my first year of college and then I went into school social work as a school social worker and found that the family system was so critical in the development of children, not only academically, but socially, physically and then spiritually as well. And so from that that interest and that that love, what I ended up doing is is beginning to explore what are the things, the elements within a family that help them thrive? And also, what is ...
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  • Leading Your Child Through Pet Loss

    Leading Your Child Through Pet Loss
    Apr 12 2026
    For many children, the death of a beloved pet is the very first time the 'Great Dark Unknown' enters their world. It is the first time they experience the heavy, confusing weight of grief. And in that moment, they don't just need a dad who can dig a hole in the backyard; they need a Spiritual Shepherd who can answer the hardest 'Why' they’ve ever asked.Dads often feel ill-equipped for this conversation. We want to be 'tough,' or we offer clichés like 'He’s in a better place,' without really knowing how to explain God’s heart for the creatures He made. But the Bible tells us that not a single sparrow falls to the ground apart from the Father’s notice. If God cares for the sparrow, how much more does He care for the animal that taught your child how to love and be loved? I brought a dad to join me remotely who has been in the trenches with pet loss and has written a book of wisdom to share with us.Paul Granger, author of Missing Chloe has spent deep time navigating these waters, helping parents move past the awkward silence and into the sacred unknown. He’s here to show us how to use the loss of a pet as a foundation for a child’s faith—teaching them that God is a God of detail, a God of compassion, and a God who restores.To purchase Missing Chloe or to connect, visit: https://www.wheredidyouseegod.com/booksTo be a guest on The Fatherhood Challenge visit: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thefatherhoodchallengeCreate your podcast today! #madeonzencastrhttps://zencastr.com/?via=thefatherhoodchallenge00:07.06Jonathan GuerreroAs a sentinel, you spend your life guarding the perimeter. You protect your children from physical harm, digital threats, and moral decay. But there is one breach that no offense can stop.00:18.26Jonathan GuerreroAnd it usually arrives on four paws. For many children, the death of a beloved pet is a very is the very first time the great dark unknown enters their world. It is the first time they experience the heavy, confusing weight of grief.00:33.69Jonathan GuerreroAnd in that moment, they don't just need a dad who can dig a hole in the backyard. They need a spiritual shepherd who can answer the hardest why that they've ever asked.00:44.80Jonathan GuerreroDads often feel ill-equipped for this connect for this conversation. We want to be tough. or offer our cliches like, he's in a better place, without really actually knowing how to explain God's heart for the creatures that he made.00:51.81Paul Grangeryou00:59.67Jonathan GuerreroBut the Bible tells us that not a single sparrow falls to the ground, apart from the Father's notice. If God cares for the sparrow, how much more does he care for the animal that taught your child how to love and be loved?01:16.34Jonathan GuerreroI brought a dad to join me remotely who has been in the trenches with Pet Loss and has written a book of wisdom to share with us in just a moment. So don't go anywhere.02:08.74Jonathan GuerreroGreetings! Greetings, everyone! Thank you so much for joining me. My son and co-host Isaac is on a trip, so it's just me today in the studio with my remote guest, Paul Granger. He's the author of Missing Chloe.02:22.65Jonathan GuerreroPaul has spent deep time navigating these waters, helping parents move past the awkward silence and into the sacred unknown. He's here to show us how to use the loss of a pet as a foundation for a child's faith, teaching them that God is a great God of detail, a God of compassion, and a God who restores. Paul, welcome to the Fatherhood Challenge.02:46.84Paul GrangerIt's great to be here. I'm excited for our conversation.02:50.81Jonathan GuerreroYeah, me too. Let's start with my favorite one. What is your favorite dad joke?02:56.39Paul GrangerOh, man. You know what? One of my big frustrations in life is I'll hear a fantastic dad joke, and then I will forget it. And then I was trying to think of one, and then I couldn't because i am exhausted today.03:04.91Jonathan GuerreroThank you.03:09.70Paul GrangerSo then I got online, and I found a few good ones. But this one I had never heard before, and it's... You know, i got I got to tell you, Jonathan, I don't know if you realized, but I got fired from my job and all I did was give up my seat to a blind lady on the bus.03:27.78Paul GrangerAnyways, that's why I'm not a bus driver anymore.03:34.14Jonathan GuerreroOh, wow. That one is a good one.03:39.63Paul Grangerthere's some good dad jokes out there.03:41.85Jonathan Guerreroi like it.03:47.00Jonathan GuerreroWell, I just I wanted to start off with a dad joke because we're about to enter a really serious topic. That's really not a whole lot of fun to talk about, but I think really, really essential.03:54.39Paul GrangerThank you.03:57.39Jonathan GuerreroAnd if you've been a dad long enough, you're going to cross these dark waters and And it's great to have that topic now before you have to cross that again. So, Paul, you point to the fact that God notices every sparrow.04:08.31Paul ...
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  • Using IFS To Lead Your Family With Clarity

    Using IFS To Lead Your Family With Clarity
    Apr 12 2026
    There is an Internal Civil War that rages in us. We think we are one single, consistent person, but in reality, we are a complex system of 'Parts.' We have the Protector, the Provider, the Achiever, and the Wounded Child—and often, they are all fighting for the steering wheel of our lives.For the Sentinel, true leadership doesn't start with commanding others; it starts with commanding yourself. If you are 'blended' with your anger or your anxiety, you aren't leading—you’re reacting. To be a Durable Dad, you have to do the inner work to move from being 'Part-led' to being 'Self-led. And I’ve brought the perfect guest joining us remotely to guide us in the right direction to starting that inner work.In this episode we are joined by Kurt Bush, the founder of Brimstone Coaching Group. Kurt is an expert in Internal Family Systems (IFS), a powerful modality that helps men map their internal landscape. He’s here to show us how to negotiate with our internal 'Protectors' so we can show up as our best, most integrated selves at home and in the boardroom.To learn more about Brimstone Coaching Group or get started, visit: https://www.brimstonecoachinggroup.com/To be a guest on The Fatherhood Challenge visit: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thefatherhoodchallengeCreate your podcast today! #madeonzencastrhttps://zencastr.com/?via=thefatherhoodchallenge00:05.34Jonathan GuerreroMost men live without a so a constant, a most limb yeah most men live with a constant quiet friction. You want to be in the patient, present father when you walk through the door. But a part of you is still revving up from the office, ready to bark at the first sign of chaos. You want to lead with confidence. But another part of you, the inner critic, is constantly whispering that you aren't doing enough.00:32.76Jonathan Guerrerothat you are failing and falling short or that you're just one mistake away from it all falling apart. This is the internal civil war. We think we are we are one single consistent person, but in reality, we are a complex system of parts.00:49.82Jonathan GuerreroWe have the protector, the provider, the achiever, and the wounded child. And often they're all fighting and steering, but they're all fighting for the steering wheel of our lives. For the Sentinel, true leadership doesn't start with commanding others. It starts with communicating yourself. If you are blended with your anger or your anxiety, you aren't leading, you are reacting.01:13.81Jonathan GuerreroTo be a durable dad, you have to do the inner work to move from being part-led being self-led. And I've brought the perfect guest who will join us remotely and guide us in the right direction to starting that inner work, all in just a moment, so don't go anywhere.02:12.57Jonathan GuerreroGreetings everyone, thank you so much for joining me then this episode called Using IFS Lead Your Family with Clarity. Today, we are joined by Kurt Busch, the founder of Brimstone Coaching Group.02:26.35Jonathan GuerreroKurt is an expert in internal family systems or IFS, which is a powerful modality that helps men map their internal land space. He's here to show us how to navigate our internal protectors so that we can show up as our best, most integrated selves at home and in the boardroom. Kurt, welcome to the Fatherhood Challenge.02:46.04Kurt BushHey, Jonathan, thanks for having me Really glad to be here.02:49.75Jonathan GuerreroOkay, here's my favorite question, Kurt. What's your favorite dad joke?02:53.66Kurt Bushah Jonathan, i I'm ready for this one. Uh, let me, let me take a deep breath and like getting character for a second. Uh, so the other day, John, I was, I was at the grocery store.03:04.44Kurt BushUh, you know, I bought, I bought all the things I needed and I put my milk up on the, on the conveyor and the cashier said, sir, would you like your milk in a bag?03:15.00Kurt BushAnd I looked at her and I said, no, the carton will be just fine.03:24.36Kurt Bushthat's That's my favorite dad joke, actually.03:27.97Jonathan GuerreroI like it.03:30.36Kurt BushThanks. Thanks.03:31.38Jonathan GuerreroIt's original. It's original to me at least.03:33.62Kurt BushThanks. Yeah.03:35.35Jonathan Guerrerookay03:35.64Kurt BushYeah.03:37.46Jonathan GuerreroAll right. Well, thank you for sharing that.03:39.80Kurt BushYeah, of course.03:41.91Jonathan GuerreroOkay. so So you do IFS work, which is dealing with parts. Most therapists don't go there. How in the world did you get interested in this? What's your story, your background?03:56.12Kurt BushYeah, that's a really good question. Thanks for asking it. And I always like to say to I'm not a therapist. i'm I'm a coach that is, that has some certification that has some training in IFS.04:07.96Kurt BushAnd you know, I like to use the line. I'm not just ah ah not just the president. I'm a member. However, that goat, the old hair club for men kind of thing. I'm not, I'm not just the user, but, but I also use it in my own ...
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  • Clearing Your Teen’s P*rn Cobwebs

    Clearing Your Teen’s P*rn Cobwebs
    Apr 10 2026
    Pornography isn’t just a ‘bad habit.’ It’s a digital siege on the adolescent mind—a flood of 'mental cobwebs' that tangles up their identity, stunts their emotional growth, and creates a thick barrier between their soul and the Holy Spirit. For the dad standing on watch, the goal isn't just to 'stop the behavior.' The goal is to clear the path so that deep, inner restoration can actually begin.But how do you lead a son or daughter out of that darkness without crushing them with shame? How do you move past the 'filters' and the 'software' to reach the heart? You have to move from being the 'Prosecutor' to being the 'Architect of Recovery.'Chris Rogers is the founder of Rebooted Teen. Chris is a coach who specializes in helping teens break the loop of digital addiction and reclaim their mental and spiritual clarity. He’s here to show us how a father can help his teen 'reboot' their mind and clear those cobwebs so the Holy Spirit can do the transformative inner work they desperately need.To connect with Chris, learn more or start your teen on the path to recovery, visit: https://www.rebootedteen.com/To be a guest on The Fatherhood Challenge visit: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thefatherhoodchallengeCreate your podcast today! #madeonzencastrhttps://zencastr.com/?via=thefatherhoodchallenge00:05.34Jonathan GuerreroAs fathers, we are called to be sentinels of our home. We lock the doors. we vet We vet our friends. And then we scan the horizon for anything that could threaten our children's future. But today, the most dangerous breach doesn't happen at the front door. It happens on a six-inch screen in the palm of their hand.00:25.01Jonathan GuerreroPornography isn't just a bad habits' it isn't just a bad habit. It's a digital siege on the adolescent mind, a flood of mental cobwebs that tangles up their identity and stunts their emotional growth, and it creates a thick barrier between their soul and the Holy Spirit.00:41.21Jonathan GuerreroFor the dad standing on watch, the goal isn't just to stop the behavior. The goal is to clear the path so that that deep inner restoration can actually begin.00:52.25Jonathan GuerreroBut how do you lead a son or daughter out of that darkness without crushing them with shame? How do you move past the filters and the software to reach their heart?00:59.33Chris RogersThank you.01:02.10Jonathan GuerreroYou have to move from being the protector to being the architect of recovery. And I brought someone on to share his story and give us an effective strategy in just a moment. So don't go anywhere.01:56.42Jonathan GuerreroGreetings, everyone. Thank you so much for joining me in this episode called Clearing Your Teens Porn Cobwebs. Today, we are joined remotely by Chris Rogers, the founder of Rebooted Teen.02:07.63Jonathan GuerreroChris is a coach who specializes in helping teens break the loop of digital addiction and reclaim their mental and spiritual clarity. He's here to show us how a father can help his teen reboot their mind and clear those cobwebs so the Holy Spirit can do the transformative inner work that they desperately need.02:25.34Jonathan GuerreroChris, welcome to the fatherhood challenge.02:27.83Chris RogersJonathan, thank you so much for having me.02:30.62Jonathan GuerreroOkay, here's a fun question. What's your favorite dad joke?02:35.53Chris RogersIt's an oldie but a goodie, but you can't beat the classics, right? What does a, what, here it is.02:39.00Jonathan GuerreroThat's right.02:41.15Chris RogersWhat does a baby computer call his father?02:45.85Jonathan Guerrerohave no idea.02:48.00Chris RogersDada. Yeah,02:48.89Jonathan Guerrerolove that one.02:53.72Jonathan Guerreroi love that one02:55.34Chris Rogersit's good, right? I love02:57.26Jonathan GuerreroThat's so cool.03:00.44Jonathan GuerreroWell, thank you so much for sharing this. Uh, this is not going to be a fun topic for most listening, but absolutely necessary.03:12.50Jonathan GuerreroSo cutting to the chase, we're talking about porn addiction and teens. And, uh, You know, we're not going to this is not a public event, so we're not going to ask for a show of hands of how many dads have caught their teen looking at pornography. we're We're not going to go there, but we know that's out there. We know that that's in the back of minds.03:36.54Jonathan GuerreroIt was such an uncomfortable topic to get into. sove I've got to ask. Why in the world would you getting, would you get into coaching on this topic? Like this has to be personal for you.03:50.86Jonathan GuerreroWhat's your personal story on this?03:52.86Chris RogersYeah, absolutely. So, you know, as you said, I mean, it definitely absolutely can be an uncomfortable topic just to get into. You know, it's not exactly dinner table conversation, right?04:05.97Chris Rogersum04:06.16Jonathan GuerreroOh, sorry to, sorry to pause here really quick. Do you have, I heard a ding like in the background.04:10.97Chris RogersYeah, I just closed out...
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  • Beyond the Plate of Childhood Obesity

    Beyond the Plate of Childhood Obesity
    Apr 8 2026
    Childhood obesity isn't just about 'carrying a few extra pounds.' It is a silent, systemic threat to a child’s long-term durability—impacting their heart health, their hormone levels, and their self-worth. But for the Sentinel, the answer isn't 'tough love' or shame. Shaming a child for their weight is like blaming a soldier for a broken compass; it doesn't fix the direction, it just breaks the spirit.To lead a child out of obesity, a father has to look beyond the plate. He has to understand the 'Invisible Drivers'—the ADHD-driven impulsivity that makes saying 'no' impossible, the hormonal imbalances that hijack hunger, and the emotional eating that acts as a shield against stress. You aren't a 'Food Policeman'; you are the Architect of the Environment. If your child is battling childhood obesity and you don’t know your role or what to do, this episode is for you.Kamy Moussavi is the founder of Step Together. He’s also an expert in helping families navigate the complex intersection of biology and behavior. He’s here to show us how a father can lead a 'Home-Front Health Revolution' by changing the system, not just the symptoms.To learn more about Step Together visit: https://www.steptogether.us/To be a guest on The Fatherhood Challenge visit: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thefatherhoodchallengeCreate your podcast today! #madeonzencastrhttps://zencastr.com/?via=thefatherhoodchallenge00:06.58Jonathan GuerreroAs fathers, we are wired to scan the horizon for threats. We worry about the strangers at the gate, the bully at school, or the digital dangers on a smartphone. But sometimes the most significant threat to our children's future isn't outside the house. It's sitting right at the kitchen table.00:23.48Jonathan GuerreroChildhood obesity isn't just about carrying a few extra pounds. It's a silent systemic threat to a child's long-term durability, impacting their heart health, their hormone levels, and their self-worth. But for the sentinel, the answer isn't tough love or shame.00:40.87Jonathan GuerreroShaming a child for their weight is like blaming a soldier for a broken compass. It doesn't fix the direction. It just breaks the spirit. To lead a child out of obesity, a father has to look beyond the plate. He has to understand the invisible drivers, the ADHD-driven impulsivity that makes saying no impossible, the hormonal imbalances that hijack hunger, and the emotional eating that acts as a shield against stress.01:07.51Jonathan GuerreroYou aren't a food policeman. You are the architect of the environment. If your child is battling childhood obesity and you don't know your role or what to do, stay with me.01:19.22Jonathan Guerreroi brought a guest who will answer all of your questions and guide you to the right direction in just a moment. So don't go anywhere.02:09.14Jonathan GuerreroGreetings, everyone. Thank you so much for joining me. My son and co-host Isaac is taking a break. Kami Musabi is joining us remotely. Kami is the founder of Step Together. He's also an expert in helping families navigate the complex intersection of biology and behavior.02:25.62Jonathan GuerreroHe's here to show us how how a father can lead a home-front health revolution by changing the system, not just the symptoms. Kami, welcome to the Fatherhood Challenge.02:37.71KamyThank you, Jonathan, for having me. It's pleasure.02:40.60Jonathan GuerreroOkay, here's my favorite question. What is your favorite dad joke?02:44.92KamySo I had to think for this one, but, uh, what did the computer say, or can I start?02:51.74Jonathan GuerreroYes, yes.02:53.94KamyWhy did the computer break up with his wifi?02:57.27Jonathan GuerreroWhy did the computer break up with his Wi-Fi? I don't know. that was good.03:00.28KamyBecause there was just no connection.03:07.03Jonathan Guerrerooh that was good That was really good. I've never heard that one before. It's original.03:12.89KamyYou i thought with my background in engineering, I should come up with a computer joke.03:16.69Jonathan GuerreroThat's so cool. Thank you for sharing that with us. Okay, so Cammie, this is my ultimate curiosity kicking in here. How in the world did you get started working with childhood obesity? what is I know there has to be a personal story behind it03:37.05KamyYeah, of course, the question I often get the most is why did an engineer, why is an engineer focused on childhood obesity at all? Like, what's the connection there? Of course, it's it's personal. And if this was a visual podcast, I could show some pictures of me when I was a kid. I struggled with excess weight my entire life.03:53.98KamyFrom the time I was conscious, i was the overweight kid. Everyone thought that I just liked to eat and they would just make fun of me all the time about it. And then this grew with me until I was an adult. So throughout my life,04:06.58Kamyuntil very not long ago right I was struggling with excess weight even at the peak of my engineering career when I had ...
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  • The Divorce Shield With Ronald Platt

    The Divorce Shield With Ronald Platt
    Apr 7 2026
    For many, a divorce isn't just a relational tragedy; it’s a total tactical collapse. The 'system' can strip a man of his savings, his home, and most importantly, his access to his children, leaving him defenseless in a war against families that often has already decided the father should lose.In this episode I'm joined remotely by Ronald Platt, the architect behind the National Association of Self-Directed Families (NASDF). Ronald is introducing a game-changer for the American father: Divorce Insurance. He’s here to show us how to build a 'Legal War Chest' that levels the playing field, removes the state’s financial leverage, and ensures that even in the face of a family transition, your children’s stability and your rights as a father remain unshakable.To learn more about the NASDF visit: https://www.nasdf.org/To be a guest on The Fatherhood Challenge visit: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thefatherhoodchallengeCreate your podcast today! #madeonzencastrhttps://zencastr.com/?via=thefatherhoodchallenge00:08.53Jonathan GuerreroEvery man listening to this knows that his home is his castle. We spend our lives building the walls, securing the perimeter, and providing for people inside. But there is a threat that most men never see coming until the papers are served.00:24.28Jonathan GuerreroThe family court system. It's a system that all too often treats a father's presence as optional and his assets as a harvest.00:30.98Ron Platt/NASDF.orgThank you.00:32.70Jonathan GuerreroFor many, a divorce isn't just a relational tragedy. It's a total tactical collapse. The system can trip a man can strip a man of his savings, his home, and most importantly, his access to his children, leaving him defenseless in a war against families that often has already decided the father should lose.00:53.40Jonathan GuerreroBut a sentinel doesn't just hope for the best. He prepares for the worst. You don't buy fire insurance because you want your house to burn down. You buy it so that if it does, your family isn't left in the ashes. My guest will give us some answers to help dads prepare for the worst in just a moment. So don't go anywhere.01:45.11Ron Platt/NASDF.orgThanks very much.01:55.42Jonathan GuerreroGreetings, everyone. Thank you so much for joining me in this episode called The Divorce Shield with Ronald Platt. Today, we are joined remotely by Ronald Platt, the architect behind the National Association of Self-Directed Families. That's the NASDF. Ronald is introducing a game changer for the American father, Divorce Insurance.02:15.88Jonathan GuerreroHe's here to show us how to build a legal war chest that levels the playing field, removes the state's financial leverage, and ensures that even in the face of a family transition, your children's stability and your rights as a father remain unshakable.02:31.61Jonathan GuerreroRonald, welcome to the Fatherhood Challenge.02:34.39Ron Platt/NASDF.orgThank you so much for having me. It's a real pleasure being here today.02:38.01Jonathan GuerreroOkay, here's my favorite question, Ronald. What is your favorite dad joke?02:43.70Ron Platt/NASDF.orgWhy do cows wear bells?02:46.83Jonathan GuerreroWhy do cows wear a belt? I don't think I know this one. So much fun.02:49.62Ron Platt/NASDF.orgBecause their horns don't work. Ba-dum-bum.02:52.17Jonathan GuerreroLove that one.02:53.96Ron Platt/NASDF.orgThat's the clean one I can give you.02:57.66Jonathan Guerreroah02:58.74Ron Platt/NASDF.orgI can't give you the other ones.03:03.64Jonathan Guerreroso much fun love that one Well, Ron, I got to be honest, I have never heard of divorce insurance, didn't know that was a thing, didn't realize dads needed it so much. And which leads me to the first curious question.03:20.06Jonathan GuerreroHow in the world did you get into doing this as a profession? This has to be personal. There has to be a story behind that. What is your story?03:28.46Ron Platt/NASDF.orgit's kind of a culmination of a lot of different things that I've gone through in my life. And then having a very creative father, um, I, am I was, um, I was in a 14 year, very toxic relationship with somebody who loved me conditionally, which was the norm, given that I was brought up in a conditionally loving family. Like you always had to do something to earn your love. You had to do your chores. You had to get good grades. You had to work hard. You got to,03:52.95Ron Platt/NASDF.orgyou know it wasn't just loving me unconditionally for who I was. It was something I had to work for. So when I got into my first long-term relationship, of course, that was the norm and that's what felt comfortable. And that person was, ah later on in the relationship became an alcoholic and a drug user. And, uh, between that and the conditional love, it, it, um, it had to, it had to stop at some point. So i I remember the day we were having an argument in the kitchen and I had a meeting I had to go to. And as I got out of my out of the house, stepped ...
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  • The Provider Lie

    The Provider Lie
    Apr 6 2026

    The provider lie is the belief that your bank account can substitute for your presence. It’s the idea that your 'Provision' ends at the wallet, rather than beginning with your heart, your time, and your spiritual leadership. It’s a trap that convinces us to trade our children’s childhoods for a promotion, only to realize too late that we’ve bought a lifestyle but lost a legacy.

    Today, we are joined by a panel of men who have walked and are still walking through this fire. We’re going to deconstruct the myth of the 'Silent Provider' and talk about what it actually means to be a man of substance in this age. We’re moving beyond the paycheck to the 'Complete Provision'—emotional, spiritual, and physical presence.

    Our panel consists of me, Jonathan Guerrero (in the grey foreground), my son and co-host Izaak (to the right), Pastor Meshach Faaeteete (in the background) and Jerry Culver (on the left).


    To be a guest on The Fatherhood Challenge visit: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thefatherhoodchallenge


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  • The Home-Front Empire

    The Home-Front Empire
    Apr 3 2026
    We work so hard to provide for our families that we eventually become strangers to them. We trade our presence for a paycheck, and our children grow up with a father who is a 'Provider' in the bank account but a 'Ghost' at the dinner table.For the Sentinel, protection isn't just about a life insurance policy; it’s about being the primary influence in your child’s life. It’s about being there for the small conversations that shape a big future. But in today’s economy, how do you come home without losing your edge? How do you build an empire from your kitchen table without the house falling apart around you? Tony Berardo is a strategist, an entrepreneur, and a father who refused to accept the 'Standard Trade-Off.' He’s leading a movement of men who are reclaiming their Domestic Sovereignty—dads who are building businesses, scaling empires, and staying rooted in their homes. He’s here to show us that the 'Front Line' of leadership isn't in a corner office; it’s right through your own front door.Learn more about Tony Berardo and find his content here: https://theberardo.com/Connect personally with Tony here: https://www.instagram.com/theberardo/To be a guest on The Fatherhood Challenge visit: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thefatherhoodchallengeCreate your podcast today! #madeonzencastrhttps://zencastr.com/?via=thefatherhoodchallenge00:03.67Jonathan GuerreroWe are raised with a single driving mission, provide. We're told that being a man means being the one who goes out, slays the dragon, and brings the meat back to the cave. We sacrifice our sleep, our health, and our best hours to cor to the court to climb the corporate ladder. all in the name of giving our families a better life. But there is the provider paradox. We work so hard to provide for our families that we eventually become strangers to them. We trade our presents for a paycheck and our children grow up without a father who is the provider in the bank.00:39.37Jonathan Guerrerowho's the provider in the bank account, but a ghost at the dinner table. For the Sentinel, protection isn't just about a life insurance policy. It's about being the primary influence in your child's life. It's about being there for the small conversations that shape the big future. But in today's economy, how do you provide and how do you come home without losing your edge?01:00.25Jonathan GuerreroHow do you build an empire for your kitchen table without those without the house falling apart around you? My guest is going to join the conversation with some answers in just a moment, so don't go anywhere.01:32.91Tony BerardoThank01:54.56Jonathan GuerreroGreetings everyone. Thank you so much for joining me and my son and co-host Isaac. Thank you everybody. Welcome the Fatherhood Channel. Joining our conversation is Tony Berardo. Tony is a strategist, an entrepreneur, and a father who refused to accept standard the standard trade-off. He's leading a movement of men who are reclaiming their domestic sovereignty, dads who are building businesses, scaling empires, and staying rooted in their homes.02:20.40Jonathan GuerreroHe's here to show us that the front line of leadership isn't a corner office. It's right through your own front door. Tony, welcome to the Fatherhood Challenge.02:30.43Tony BerardoWhat's up, guys? Thanks for having me on.02:32.66Jonathan GuerreroOkay, so here is my favorite question. What's your favorite dad joke?02:37.85Tony BerardoWell, i don't know if it's a dad joke, but I've been teaching of my daughter, and she's two and a half, and she cracks up every time I do it. ah So it's knock-knock.02:46.45Jonathan GuerreroWho's there?02:47.50Tony BerardoBanana.02:48.53Jonathan GuerreroBanana who?02:50.12Tony BerardoKnock-knock.02:51.82Jonathan GuerreroWho's there?02:53.00Tony BerardoBanana.02:54.42Jonathan GuerreroBanana who?02:55.92Tony BerardoKnock-knock.02:57.70Jonathan GuerreroWho's there?02:58.84Tony BerardoOrange.03:00.15Jonathan GuerreroOrange.03:01.58Tony BerardoOrange, you're glad I didn't say banana.03:01.69Jonathan GuerreroOrange who?03:06.78Tony BerardoIt's so stupid, but it's great.03:09.43Jonathan GuerreroYou should see Isaac's face.03:15.00Tony BerardoYeah, I'll think of a better one next time, but that's so what that's what I got for you now.03:15.18Jonathan GuerreroHe's got his...03:18.79Jonathan GuerreroHe's got his hands buried in his face.03:21.18Tony BerardoSo stupid. That's not even a dad joke. I just call it a horrible joke. It's the, a but yeah, yeah.03:24.82Jonathan Guerreroit That is a dad joke.03:28.29Tony BerardoThe kid loves it. That's what's important, right?03:31.99Jonathan Guerrerooh Thanks for sharing that. Now, actually have something.03:34.76Tony BerardoNo, thanks for moving along with me. i appreciate it. Sorry, I saw you had to hear that, Isaac.03:38.29Jonathan GuerreroWhat03:38.90Tony BerardoYeah.03:41.41Jonathan Guerrerowere you going to say?03:41.75Tony BerardoYeah.03:43.06Jonathan GuerreroSo... ...
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