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EPISODE · Jul 10, 2025 · 39 MIN

The Heart of Purpose: A Conversation with Yusef Marshall (Mista Yu)

from Heart to Heart with Abagaba · host Abigail Dominguez

Yusef Marshall — also known as Mista Yu — joins us for a rich and honest conversation about fatherhood, faith, identity, and purpose. From growing up without a father to becoming a bonus dad and author, Yusef shares the highs, lows, and spiritual turns that have shaped his life. We talk about his podcast Bonus Dad Conversations, his journey through different faith traditions, the experiences that made him treasure life, and his calling to serve without needing a title—a must-listen for anyone navigating identity, fatherhood, and meaning.IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: • The musical journey that opened unexpected doors • How to father when you didn’t have a father • Why purpose is more than a job title • The heart behind his book The Heart of the Stepfather • Moving between faiths and finding spiritual alignment • How men can build deeper friendships • Why labels like “coach” might miss the mark • His favorite what-if career • The lesson that changed his lifeCONNECT WITH YUSEF MARSHALL: • Podcast: Bonus Dad Conversations • Book: The Heart of the Stepfather • Website: https://theycallmemistayu.buzzsprout.com/

Yusef Marshall — also known as Mista Yu — joins us for a rich and honest conversation about fatherhood, faith, identity, and purpose. From growing up without a father to becoming a bonus dad and author, Yusef shares the highs, lows, and spiritual turns that have shaped his life. We talk about his podcast Bonus Dad Conversations, his journey through different faith traditions, the experiences that made him treasure life, and his calling to serve without needing a title—a must-listen for anyone navigating identity, fatherhood, and meaning.IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: • The musical journey that opened unexpected doors • How to father when you didn’t have a father • Why purpose is more than a job title • The heart behind his book The Heart of the Stepfather • Moving between faiths and finding spiritual alignment • How men can build deeper friendships • Why labels like “coach” might miss the mark • His favorite what-if career • The lesson that changed his lifeCONNECT WITH YUSEF MARSHALL: • Podcast: Bonus Dad Conversations • Book: The Heart of the Stepfather • Website: https://theycallmemistayu.buzzsprout.com/

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