You Think You’re Protecting Your Kids… But Are You Really?

Send us Fan MailMost fathers think that providing and showing up is enough… but what if it’s not?In this episode of the Rise Up Kings Podcast, Skylar Lewis sits down with his wife Jessica Lewis for one of their most raw and emotional conversations to date. Jessica opens up about a traumatic childhood experience she kept hidden for decades, and how it shaped her view of intimacy, trust, and family based on a video Jessica watched with Skylar from Mel Robbins and Dr. Gabor Mate. You can watch the original video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tool-R8VJ2YSkylar reflects on what it truly means to protect your children's hearts, minds, and bodies—and where most men are silently falling short. They discuss the unseen emotional wounds so many kids carry, the role of the father in creating safety, and the dangers that arise when that space is left unguarded.This episode is a wake-up call to every man who calls himself a father, a husband, and a leader. If your child was abused… would they tell you?Chapters:00:00 - Intro: Are You Really Protecting Your Kids?00:38 - Jessica Shares Her Childhood Trauma01:22 - The Pain of Staying Silent as a Child02:10 - Why Kids Don’t Open Up to Their Parents03:00 - The Real Source of Childhood Trauma04:00 - How Abuse Impacts Marriage and Intimacy05:15 - What Fathers Miss About Emotional Safety06:24 - The Cost of Disconnection in the Home07:45 - A Father’s Role: Provider vs Protector09:06 - The Call to Rise Up as a Father TodayFor more information on Rise Up Kings, go to https://riseupkings.com/youtube #RiseUpKings #SkylarLewis #TalkMarriageToMe #Fatherhood For more information on Rise Up Kings, go to https://riseupkings.com/youtube  Not ready to do an in-person event? Join our online community here riseupkings.com/4pillarman-yt