The Pain of Being Fatherless — And the Power of Redemption

From Fatherless to Fathering | Pastor Brandon’s Redemption Story“I didn’t know how to be a father… because I never knew how to be a son.”In this powerful episode, Pastor Brandon shares his raw, redemptive journey from growing up fatherless to becoming a spiritual and practical father. He opens up about the wounds of his past, the mentors who showed up when he needed them most, and how God transformed his understanding of identity, masculinity, and love.Whether you’re a father, mentor, or someone healing from your own story — this conversation is for you.00:00 – Intro00:28 – The impact of growing up fatherless01:31 – Finding identity through scripture02:30 – Why Pastor Brandon joined the Fatherhood Foundation03:24 – Early mistakes as a father04:32 – Learning to father through healing05:08 – What a good father really provides06:29 – Fathering vs. living through your kids07:29 – Intentionality and being present08:20 – Why masculinity becomes toxic09:13 – A mentor asks: “Who are you?”10:55 – Feeling like a failure as a father and pastor12:22 – Love will always cost you something13:37 – When they’re finally ready to receive14:58 – Final encouragement: Don’t give up