The Generation Bridge

In this episode, we are exploring the frontlines of youth leadership and fatherhood with a man who has dedicated his life to bridging the generation gap. He is the founder of Generation Youth, an organization committed to empowering young people by equipping the adults in their lives to lead with heart and intentionality. We’re talking about how to build a legacy that outlasts your paycheck and how to unlock the hidden potential in your children by simply turning your heart toward home. Our guest is James McLamb. James is the founder and CEO of Generation Youth Coaching. he's also an author, podcast host, and youth speaker. His passion is empowering young and strengthening families earning him a reputation as one of America’s foremost experts on youth development.To connect with James McLamb or learn more about Generation Youth Coaching and their podcast visit: https://www.generation-youth.com/Follow Generation Youth on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/generationziglarFollow Generation Youth at: https://www.instagram.com/generation__youth/Follow James McLamb on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-mclamb-74a72746/Special thanks to Smile Online Course & Books for sponsoring this episode. To learn more visit: https://thefatherhoodchallenge--smileteenskills.thrivecart.com/social-career-skills-accelerator/Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastrhttps://zencastr.com/?via=thefatherhoodchallenge00:05.34Jonathan Guerreroevery generation Every generation faces a unique set of challenges, but the fundamental needs of a child remain unchanged. The need for a father who is not just physically present, but emotionally and spiritually engaged.00:21.08Jonathan Guerrerostatistic tell us that a sobering so Statistics tell us a sobering story about the gap left behind when fathers are absent. But today, we aren't focused on the problem.00:33.24Jonathan GuerreroWe are focused on restoration. There is an ancient mandate that speaks of turning the hearts of fathers to their children, it It's a beautiful image, but in a world of digital distractions and high-pressure careers, how does a modern dad actually make that turn?00:52.25Jonathan GuerreroHow do we move from being roommates with our kids to being the mentors and teachers that they desperately need?00:59.06James McLambThank you.01:01.30Jonathan GuerreroToday, we are exploring the we are we are exploring the front lines of youth leadership and fatherhood with a man who has dedicated his life to bridging the generational gap. He is the founder of generational Generation Youth, an organization committed to empowering young people by equipping the adults in their lives to lead with a heart and intentional.01:23.83Jonathan GuerreroAnd intentionally, we're talking about how to build a legacy that outlasts your paycheck and how to unlock the hidden potential in your children by simply turning your heart towards home.01:44.06Jonathan GuerreroAnd we're going to explore all of this in just a moment, so don't go anywhere.01:51.22Jonathan GuerreroGreetings, everyone. Thank you so much for joining me and my son and co-host Isaac. Hello, everyone. Welcome to the Fatherhood Challenge. The episode title is The Generation Bridge. Joining us is James McLamb.02:03.10Jonathan GuerreroJames, your work at Generation Youth sits at the intersection of leadership and legacy. Welcome to the Fatherhood Challenge.02:10.97James McLambI so appreciate the invitation to join you today, and I'm so so excited about our conversation and sharing our thoughts about fatherhood and and just you and I learning more together with your son as well.02:24.98Jonathan GuerreroSo here's my favorite question. What is your favorite dad joke?02:30.74James McLambOh, you put me on the spot. i don't... i And I normally have a ah slew of them, but none of them come to mind because I read a an article probably a couple of years ago that said that children whose fathers tell them dad jokes, especially the really embarrassing ones, develop more resilience than those who don't have to live through that. So it's beneficial for your children for their dads to tell them those cringy, sometimes not funny dad jokes. But...03:04.76James McLambI don't have the joke to come to my head right now. I wish I did, but I gave you a stat instead.03:11.15Jonathan GuerreroThat'll work. That's just fine. All right. Well, let's start here. What's your story behind how and why you got involved with generational Generation Youth Coaching?03:24.41James McLambWell, we saw a need, a desperate need for young people to have empowered adults, adults who had the skills, the understanding, the resources, tools in their toolbox to help them thrive, that could help young people thrive.03:41.27James McLambWe saw that there was a gap there. And that we could help feel that, that we could pour into adults who care about those who want to help coaching and that we could equip them with the skills, the resources, the mindset, the tools ...