We Blame Guns But Is Fatherlessness Driving America’s Violence?

85% of inmates grew up without fathers. Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley sit down with Josiah Graves to unpack how absent dads fuel violence. It’s not just guns – it’s heart issues in young men driving crime, poverty, and hate. They hit faith, family decline, and why open dialogue plus real accountability actually move the needle. Timestamps:(00:00) 85% of inmates fatherless – that’s the real core issue, not firearms(01:08) Human heart drives violence – guns are secondary to absent fathers(05:00) Faith shapes moral view on guns – beliefs matter more than policy(11:10) Traditional family collapse – direct cause of poverty, hate, crime(13:37) Open dialogue requires accountability – leadership fixes root problemsConnect:Josiah Graves – Dads Ranch🌍 Connect with us: Instagram | YouTube | X