Locked Up With My Daddy | Fatherhood and Forgiveness | The Dear Son, Show | Ep 108

In this emotional and powerful episode of The Dear Son, Show, host D Johns welcomes Joe T Baker III, a man whose life story is a roller-coaster of crime, redemption, and ultimately, transformation. Joe discusses his tumultuous relationship with his father, who was in prison for most of Joe's life, and how that absence contributed to his own path of crime from a young age. With raw honesty, Joe recounts how he ended up serving a 10-year prison sentence, only to experience a life-changing revelation that set him on a new path. From writing his first book in prison to leveraging social media for success, Joe's journey is an incredible testament to the power of resilience, faith, and the importance of fatherhood. Join us for an eye-opening conversation that highlights the crucial role of fathers in breaking cycles of bad behavior and guiding the next generation towards a brighter future.00:00:00 Welcome to the Dear Son Show00:00:27 Introducing Joe T Baker III00:01:42 Joe's Troubled Youth and Prison Time00:04:09 Family Dynamics and Influence00:08:24 Life in the Streets00:18:19 First Incarceration and Reflections00:30:18 Confrontation and Reflection00:31:40 Father-Son Tensions00:32:30 Rebuilding Relationships00:37:10 Fatherhood and Forgiveness00:42:12 Spiritual Awakening in Prison00:47:56 Writing and Redemption00:50:32 Social Media Success00:55:16 Living with Boundaries and Faith00:58:11 Final Thoughts and Future Plans#theDearSonShow #Fatherhood #LifeLessons #FamilyTalk #singleparents #blendedfamily #Parenting #RealConversations #Stepmother #Stepfather #Motivation #EnmeshmentFollow Joe T Baker III: https://instagram.com/bakeriiiAlso, if you've made it this far, don't forget to:1.  subscribe to the channel, 2. turn on the notifications,3. like this video, 4. leave a comment, and5. share this content with someone who needs it.The DSP: https://thedearsonpodcast.comSupport the podcast by supporting our sponsors: Dear Son, Merch: https://dear-son-merch.creator-spring.com/listing/the-dear-son-showLove Kisha J Studios: https://lovekishaj.comMy Ebook: https://stan.store/JohnsandCoLet’s connect socially: https://instagram.com/thedearsonpodcast  https://facebook.com/thedearsonpodcastThe Three Foundational Pillars of the DSP Community:1. Reveal trauma 2. Heal from trauma3. Help others through telling stories of it all“Better Man. Better Father.”The Dear Son, Network ® Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy