No man is an island and our children should not be stranded on it. Reading together in groups increases the perspectives, dynamics and learning. At Furthering Fathering we have launched the Literacy Legacy initiative to aid in the development, establishment  and encouragement of connected family literacy in the home and in groups  Join us at 6:30 PM EST and thereafter on any podcast platform as we discuss developing father-child reading groups to enhance and encourage multi-generational literacy Listen back later at: iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-furthering-fatherin-2924 ..read more

We are designed with a mind that can picture possibilities and things that have yet to exist and enjoy them now through imagination. Dads can play an important role through reading to sharpen their imagination so they assemble ideas, hopes, dreams, wisdom and possibilities into pursuits or expectation. So they are able to invent when the need arises Join us at 6:30 PM EST and thereafter on any podcast platform as we discuss the role reading plays in activating imagination and a dad's role in guiding his children to the best uses of imagination via reading Call into the show at (516) 453-9364 A ..read more

There is honor in the hunt, especially the hunt for wisdom and meaning. Feeding children knowledge is vital, especially the knowledge that leads to self-sufficiency. When we no longer spoon feed, there will initially be mess; but eventually they will be able to respond to their own hunger Join us live at 6:30 PM EST and thereafter on any podcast platform as we discuss dads helping their kids in the development of answering their curiosity with quality research Call into the show at (516) 453-9364 Listen back later at: iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-furthering-fatherin-29246509/Our ..read more

Reading is not only fundamental, it provides intellectual structure and reinforces integrity. When a dad or older male leader reads and encourageswith a child study about their culture, they all grow (dad and child): in appreciation, affirmation, identity, family and value Join us at 6:30 PM EST and thereafter on any podcast platform as we discuss multigenerational reading and learning to hand down an enhanced understanding of culture and the dynamics of identity   Call into the show at (516) 453-9364 Listen back later at: iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-furthering-fatherin-292 ..read more

Deep foundations are necessary to build big houses that last. Strong and deep literacy bless families and homes with structure and longevity. Reading physical books and/or listening to audiobooks edifies dads. Sharing the experience of reading and the wisdom found in the literature edifies his children and thus his families legacy Join us at 6:30 PM EST and thereafter on any podcast platform as we discuss the importance of reading for mutligenerational benefit Call into the show at (516) 453-9364 Listen back later at: iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-furthering-fatherin-29246509/Our ..read more

Football carries so many parallels to family life, especially where dad is concerned. Getting ahead, making progress and success all come from executing what was called from above (or the sideline). It requires everyone doing their part for the benefit of the whole. There are times when dad must be quarterback and others when he is playing safety... Join us at 6:30 PM EST and thereafter on any podcast platform as we discuss being effective as a father when likened to the roles that quartbacks and safeties play on the gridiron Call into the show at (516) 453-9364 Listen back later at: iHeart: h ..read more

Train them up inside out. When we conistently model, communicate and encourage the things we expect to see at home, our legacy aka our next generations will comport themselves admirably with quality, consistency, care and wisdom   Join us at 6:30 PM EST and thereafter on any podcast platform as we discuss being effective as a father in preparing your child to be honorably presented to the world while humbly serving and promoting what they do well to bless others   Call into the show at (516) 453-9364 Listen back later at: iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-furthering-fatherin ..read more

Life is a team. When we say someone is an important part of our lives, we are admitting that we are not the sum total of our lives. Others help us become whole and visa versa. Last week we discussed dad as teammate, coach and GM. This week it's fan, trainer and public relations Join us Tuesday at 6:30 PM EST and thereafter on any podcast platform as we discuss being the type of teammate in you family and life that is loyal like a fan, concerned with your health like a trainer and helping them keep a positive image like a PR Rep Call into the show at (516) 453-9364 Listen back later at: iHeart ..read more

To win in life, we need a team, coaches and wise general management, My people are destroyed for a lack of knowledge. Knowledge is intimacy (like Adam knew Eve). Simultaneously we must guard our hearts as men. Even when we agree now we say "say less". Your life is a team because you claim others are important parts of it... Join us Tuesday at 6:30 PM EST and thereafter on any podcast platform as we discuss being effective, protective, perceptive, selective, corrective and introspective where manhood, fatherhood and all other relationships are concerned Call into the show at (516) 453-9364 List ..read more

Some men have been burned and burdened into protective silence caused the downward spiral and cycle of drama to trauma. Some of us know we need help but do not want risk the pain of further rejection or being viewed as weak...but the best answers are in our questions and our help is in our help Join us at 6:30 PM EST and thereafter on any podcast platform as we discuss the importance of creating safe places where men can freely help and be helped without harsh judgment Call into the show at (516) 453-9364 Listen back later at: iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-furthering-fatherin-2924 ..read more