EP19 - Success Against Our Children

In this episode of 'The Family Ties,' co-hosts Frank Abdul Shaheed and Faridah Abdul Tawwab Brown delve into the critical issue of how media consumption and the pursuit of material wealth have impacted family structures and the innocence of children. They reflect on their personal experiences growing up and the cultural influences that have shifted society from a community-oriented focus to individualism. The discussion touches on several aspects, including the significance of music and media, the role of parents in curating these influences, and the loss of moral guidance. They emphasize the importance of re-establishing secure, nurturing environments for children and the urgent need to re-align societal values with moral and spiritual guidance to protect future generations. The conversation also highlights the broader implications of these societal shifts and the ways in which communities can reclaim their foundational purposes.00:00 Welcome to The Family Ties Podcast00:36 Reflecting on Music and Family Values02:06 The Influence of Music on Youth07:05 Materialism and the American Dream12:08 The Rise of Fear and Media Influence21:39 Urbanization and Its Impact on Children26:30 The Decline of Religious Values28:54 A Great and Dreadful Day30:12 Struggling with Faith and War Zones30:56 Natural Curiosity and Morality in Children31:34 The Role of Nature in Moral Guidance33:16 The Fig and the Olive: A Metaphor for Growth37:53 The Importance of Parental Guidance41:06 Media's Impact on Children43:44 Challenges of Single-Parent Households45:21 Interracial Relationships and Identity49:33 The Need for Guidance and Revelation50:16 Concluding Thoughts on Family and SocietyThis podcast is about family life as a means to address current problems in American society. A scripture based African American perspective. Welcome to The Family Ties, a Prescription for Society. Through this experience we invite you to join us in an exploration of the concept of family ties as a prescription for society.  YOUR HOSTS:  Frank Abdul Shaheed &  Faridah Abdul-Tawwab Brown  This episode was edited by Darryl D Anderson of AMG - Ambassador Media Group visit https://www.ambassador-mediagroup.com/ __________________________________ Music Credit Back Home by Ghostrifter Official | https://soundcloud.com/ghostrifter-official Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/Send us Fan MailCopyright 2026