A Father Buried His Son This Week — And Taught Me What "I Love You" Actually Means

This week on Sunday Table, the Sunday faith segment from Divorced Dads of America, Anthony Thompson sits with a grieving father in his community whose 16-year-old son was killed in a tragic accident — a father who was already fighting to save his marriage in the middle of an unwanted divorce. From the open-casket memorial to the quiet drive home, Anthony unpacks what losing a child teaches every divorced dad about presence, fatherhood, and what it means to actually love your kids while you still have the chance. This episode explores grief and faith for divorced dads, the myth that most couples divorce after losing a child (the real research says otherwise), and the neuroscience behind why grief feels the way it does — drawing on researcher Mary-Frances O'Connor's work on "the grieving brain." Anthony ties it back to Psalm 90:12 — "Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom" — and leaves every dad listening with one question: if tonight was the last night, would your kid's last memory of you be your full attention, or the top of your head while you scrolled? If you're a divorced dad navigating co-parenting, healing after divorce, or rebuilding your relationship with God and your kids, Sunday Table is built for you — one story, one verse, and one idea to carry into your week. This week's idea: Stop waiting for the big moment to be the dad you want to be — the mundane moment is the assignment. Scripture: Psalm 90:12 — "Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom." Work with Anthony 1-on-1: https://bit.ly/3PfPU0f Follow Divorced Dads of America on Instagram: https://bit.ly/insta_DDA Join the Divorced Dads of America community on Skool: https://bit.ly/3Z83e97