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Dear Son,

by Derek Johns

This is a safe space to build upon and reinforce the values of fatherhood. We'll explore the gaps between the current generation of fathers and fathers of generations past, and mature the dialogue that will close those gaps for the generations to come. Whether your passion is to be a great father or peel back the layers of why your father wasn't present in your life (physically and/or emotionally), this is for you. Let's grow through it.

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  1. Autism Is A Superpower | Daycare Abuse to Autism Advocacy | Ep 222 | The Dear Son, Show

    Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. From Daycare Abuse to Autism Advocacy: Will Adams on Fatherhood, Purpose & The Village Network In this episode of The Dear Son...

  2. Don't Let Anyone Disqualify You | Ep 221 | The Dear Son, Show

    Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. Dear Son: Don’t Get Your Qualifications Disqualified On The Dear Son Show, hosts Jey Blac and D Johns discuss how people can...

  3. I Asked My Dad the Toughest Questions | Ep 4 Remastered | The Dear Son, Show

    Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. A Father-Son Conversation on Legacy, Loss, and Breaking Cycles | Dear Son Network (Ep. 4 – 5-Year Anniversary) D Johns...

  4. Because of Alcohol | From DUI to DWI Dad With Influence | Ep 220 | The Dear Son, Show

    Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. From DUIs to Redemption: Steve Anderson on Addiction, Prison, Fatherhood & Faith | Dear Son Show Steve Anderson joins D Johns…

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  5. Is It Racist or Just Wrong? Teaching Our Sons How to Respond Without Losing Control | 219 Dear Son,

    Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. Is It Racist or Just Wrong? Teaching Our Sons How to Respond Without Losing Control | Dear Son Show On the Dear Son Show, hosts…

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  6. I Worked for this Smile | Protecting the Unprotected | Ep 218 | The Dear Son, Show

    Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. John Lewis on Childhood Trauma, Identity in Christ, and Becoming the Father His Son Needs | Dear Son Show On the Dear Son Show,...

  7. Just Because You Could Doesn't Mean You Should (AI and Fatherhood) | Ep 217 | The Dear Son, Show

    Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. Dear Son: Just Because You Could Doesn’t Mean You Should (AI, Discipline, and Fatherhood Lessons) Jey Blac and D Johns open The...

  8. What I Found While Looking for Love | w/ Beleaf in Fatherhood | Ep 216 | The Dear Son, Show

    Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. Beleaf on Fatherhood, Identity, and Healing: From Baltimore Trauma to Building a Family Legacy In this episode of The Dear Son...

  9. I've Had Enough | Dads Are Tired | Ep 215 | The Dear Son, Show

    Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. Stop Being Everyone’s Fixer: Protect Your Health, Family & Purpose | Dear Son Show In this episode of The Dear Son Show, hosts…

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  10. Father Wounds | Forgiving My Dad Just In Time | Ep 214 | The Dear Son, Show

    Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. Billy Grubbs on Healing Father Wounds, Trust, and Becoming the Father He Needed | Dear Son Show On the Dear Son Show, host D...

  11. I Waited For My Dad to Die | A Father's Fight with Diabetes | Ep 213 | The Dear Son, Show

    Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. Rob Weaver on Caretaking, Co-Parenting, and the Words Our Sons Need to Hear | Dear Son Show On the Dear Son Show, host D Johns...

  12. That's Not Really You | Adjusting for Acceptance | Ep 212 | The Dear Son, Show

    Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. Dear Son: Why Can’t People Safely Dislike Anymore? | Boundaries, Groupthink & Raising Kids to Think Hosts Jey Blac and D Johns...

  13. My Son Chose Money Over the NFL | Fatherhood and Finances | Ep 211 | The Dear Son, Show

    From Jordans to $580K: Teaching Kids Ownership with Wall Street With Wallace On the Dear Son Show, host Jey Blac welcomes financial analyst and chief market strategist Wallace Fisher (“Wall Street With Wallace”), a husband, father in a blended family of seven, and Christ follower, to discuss...

  14. TELL HIM NOW | Tomorrow Isn't Promised | Ep 210 | The Dear Son, Show

    Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. Dear Son: Tomorrow Isn’t Promised — Condensing the Lessons, Health Wake-Ups & Dating vs. Marriage Energy Hosts D Johns and Jey...

  15. From Juvenile Delinquent to Juvenile Justice Leader | Ep 209 | The Dear Son, Show

    Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. From Gangs to Purpose: Louie McClain II on Fatherhood, Identity, and Building Pathways On The Dear Son Show, host (D Johns)...

  16. Young Man: You Must Train People How to Treat You | Setting Boundaries | Ep 208 | The Dear Son, Show

    Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. Dear Son: Which Side of the Process Are You On? Boundaries, Criticism & Real Growth On The Dear Son Show, hosts Jey Blac and D...

  17. My Father Gave Me Discipline. That's What I Needed to Be Excellent | Ep 207 | The Dear Son, Show

    Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. NéAndré Broussard on Fatherhood, Vulnerability & Building Blac Menswear | Dear Son Show On The Dear Son Show, host D Johns…

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  18. Where Did That Behavior Come From? | Ep 206 | The Dear Son, Show

    Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. Dear Son: Where Did That Come From? Why Examples, Culture, and Honesty Matter Hosts D Johns and Jey Blac open The Dear Son Show...

  19. The Audacity | Ep 205 | The Dear Son, Show

    Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. Dear Son: Who Do You Think You Are? | Lessons vs. Examples, Ego, and Receiving Wisdom In this episode of The Dear Son Show…

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  20. Trauma Propelled Me Into Purpose | Shot. Broken. Chosen. | Ep 204 | The Dear Son, Show

    Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. Carlton Young (CY) on PTSD, Fatherhood, and Leading From Clarity | Dear Son Show On the Dear Son Show, host D Johns talks with...

  21. Dear Son, I’m Disappointed: How Fathers Can Communicate Disappointment Without Damaging Trust | 203

    Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. Dear Son, I’m Disappointed: How Fathers Can Communicate Disappointment Without Damaging Trust In this episode of The Dear Son...

  22. The Generational Curse Ran Into Me | Ep 202 | The Dear Son, Show

    Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. Leon Brown on Fatherhood, Marriage Storms, and Breaking Generational Cycles | Dear Son Show On the Dear Son Show, host D Johns...

  23. Parental Obligation vs Entitlement | Ep 201 | The Dear Son, Show

    Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. Obligation Over Expected Entitlement | Dear Son Show In this episode of the Dear Son Show, hosts Jey Blac and D Johns discuss...

  24. Obedience, Isolation & Rediscovering Yourself | Getting Back to Me | Ep 200 | The Dear Son, Show

    Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. Obedience, Isolation & Rediscovering Yourself | Corey Hughes on Faith, Fatherhood, and Healing Cory Hughes returns to The Dear...

  25. Dear Son, I've Already Made Those Mistakes | Ep 199 | The Dear Son, Show

    Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. Dear Son: Let Them Learn… But Don’t Miss the Conversation | Episode 199 In Episode 199 of The Dear Son Show, hosts D Johns and...

  26. Parents Need to Finish the Lesson | Ep 198 | The Dear Son, Show

    Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. Dear Son: See It Through — The Other Shoe & The Rest of the Lesson On this episode of The Dear Son Show, hosts Jey Blac and D...

  27. Why It's So Hard for Men to Win Their Family Back | Ep 197 | The Dear Son, Show

    Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. Coach Bell on Faith, Shame, and Winning Your Family Back | Dear Son Show In this episode of The Dear Son Show, D Johns welcomes...

  28. Why Men Are Exhausted From Work and Home | Ep 196 | The Dear Son, Show

    Men’s Mental Health, Fatherhood & Capacity: Dr. Jason Phillips on Therapy, Burnout, and Being Present On The Dear Son Show, D Johns talks with Dr. Jason Phillips, a licensed therapist and confidence coach, about men’s mental health, fatherhood, and learning to assess personal capacity. Phillips...

  29. Love + Kindness: The Two Ingredients That Saved My Marriage | Ep 195 | The Dear Son, Show

    Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. Love + Kindness: The Two Ingredients That Saved My Marriage | Dear Son Show (Patrick Murphy) On this Father’s Day episode of…

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  30. Read the Room: Awareness, Tact, and Raising Kids Into Adulthood | Ep 194 | The Dear Son, Show

    Read the Room: Awareness, Tact, and Raising Kids Into Adulthood Hosts D Johns and Jey Blac of the Dear Son Show discuss “reading the room” as a key life skill for kids and adults—balancing individuality with tact, context, and awareness of consequences. They talk about observing who children…

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  31. My Emotional Wellness & Healing Journey | Zimbabwe to the UK | Ep 193 | The Dear Son, Show

    Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. King Cass Ajani on Fatherhood, Emotional Wellness & Healing: Dear Son Show (Zimbabwe to UK Journey) In this episode of The Dear...

  32. Closed Doors Open New Paths | Ep 192 | The Dear Son, Show

    Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. Dear Son: Not All Doors Are Created Equal | Closed Doors, Consistency & Mental Health On the Dear Son Show, hosts Jey Blac and…

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  33. Fatherhood is Stewardship | Parenting with Purpose | Ep 191 | The Dear Son, Show

    Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. Dear Son Show: Dayshawn Robinson on Fatherhood, Ministry, and Raising Kids with Purpose On the Dear Son Show, host D Johns...

  34. There's 2 Sides to Every Coin | Unfair Projections In Fatherhood | Ep 190 | The Dear Son, Show

    Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. Two Sides to the Coin: Parenting, Perspective, and Better Preparation | Dear Son Show In this episode of The Dear Son Show…

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  35. Fatherhood, Ministry, and Staying Humble in the Spotlight | Ep 189 | The Dear Son, Show

    Quentin Harris on Fatherhood, Ministry, and Staying Humble in the Spotlight | Dear Son Show On the Dear Son Show, host D Johns welcomes back QuIntin Harris, the young adult director at Concord Church, to discuss busy family life with a daughter in competitive dance and theater and a toddler son,...

  36. Why Sons Stop Talking to Their Fathers | We Asked AI | Ep 188 | The Dear Son, Show

    Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. Why Sons Stop Talking to Their Fathers | The Dear Son, Show The hosts use ChatGPT to suggest discussion topics for the Dear…

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  37. Dear Son, Allow Life to Get Better | Ep 187 | The Dear Son, Show

    Dear Son: Life Gets Better—Let It Hosts D Johns and Jey Blac open by reflecting on recent positive changes in their families, including the end of the semester, kids coming home for summer, Imani’s medical-school track, and graduation season. They introduce the episode’s theme—“Life gets better....

  38. Dear Son, There's Only Now | Ep 186 | The Dear Son, Show

    Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. Dear Son: The Time Is Now (Parents & Young Men, Don’t Wait) Hosts Jey Blac and D Johns use a birthday call with a 20-year-old...

  39. I'm Really About to be a Husband | Getting Married | Better Together | Ep 9

    Two Days to “I Do”: Better Together on Marriage, Covenant, and the Work After the Wedding In this episode of Better Together, the guys gather at Sophist Cuts as they celebrate Joe T being two days away from his wedding and talk through his excitement, anxiety, and spiritual preparation, including...

  40. I'm A Full Custody Father | Ep 185 | The Dear Son, Show

    Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. From Premature Birth to Full Custody: Ace Jackson on Fatherhood, Faith, and Rebuilding On the Dear Son Show, the host and guest...

  41. Dear Son, You're At Risk of Being Average | Comfort Isn't Peace | Ep 184 | The Dear Son, Show

    Dear Son: You’re at Risk of Being Average (Don’t Confuse Comfort with Peace) Hosts D Johns and Jey Blac welcome viewers to The Dear Son, Show and share updates on merch, being recognized locally in the DFW area, and committing to release an “Unhinged” episode by the end of May 2026. The main...

  42. What Law School Taught Me About Fatherhood | Ep 183 | The Dear Son, Show

    Dear Son Show: Byron Bailey on Fatherhood, Faith, and Fighting Insurance Companies On the Dear Son Show, the host welcomes Dallas personal injury attorney and father Byron Bailey for a wide-ranging conversation about life through the lens of fatherhood. Byron shares his upbringing in a...

  43. Men Are More Than Shock Absorbers | Hard Truth About Being Used | Ep 8 | Better Together

    Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. Don’t Blow Out the Shocks: Hard Truths, Honor, and Communication in Relationships The hosts of “Better Together” discuss how…

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  44. What Breaks A Man? | Ep 7 | Better Together

    Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. What Makes or Breaks a Man: Perspective, Growth, and Vulnerability | Better Together The hosts of Better Together—Joe T, Reggie...

  45. Value is Undervalued | Ep 182 | The Dear Son, Show

    Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. Value Is Undervalued: Gratitude, Access, and the Cost of Not Letting Go | Dear Son Show On the Dear Son Show, hosts Jey Blac…

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  46. Nobody Wants to Pay the Cost | Ep 6 (Pt 2) | Better Together

    Counting the Cost: Crime, Faith, Parenting, and the Price of Not Surrendering In this episode of Better Together, the hosts discuss “counting the cost” across crime, spirituality, parenting, work, and relationships. Joe T explains that before prison, crime felt “lawful” and consequence-free…

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  47. Nobody Wants to Pay the Cost | Ep 6 (Pt 1) | Better Together

    Counting the Cost: Comfort, Convenience, and the Price of What You Want In this episode of Better Together, the hosts discuss how many people pursue marriage, business, fitness, and parenthood without understanding the true cost, often falling in love with the ideology or highlight reel instead…

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  48. Are You Tough Enough to Be a Dad? | Ep 181 | The Dear Son, Show

    Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. Breaking the Cycle: Fatherhood, Rejection, Lust, and Healing (ft. Trey Tucker | Rugged Counseling) In this episode of The Dear...

  49. Life Comes At You Fast | Ep 180 | The Dear Son, Show

    Dear Son: Life Comes at You Fast (Problem-Solving, Responsibility & Real-World Lessons) In this episode of The Dear Son Show, D Johns and Jey Blac reflect on how quickly real-life tests can arrive before sons feel prepared, using stories like a late-night tire blowout that revealed gaps in...

  50. Learning to Love Me Again | Stronger After the Hurt | Ep 179 | The Dear Son, Show

    Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. Sara Connor on Fatherhood, Trauma, Faith, and Encouraging Today’s Sons | Dear Son Show On the Dear Son Show during Women’s...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

This is a safe space to build upon and reinforce the values of fatherhood. We'll explore the gaps between the current generation of fathers and fathers of generations past, and mature the dialogue that will close those gaps for the generations to come. Whether your passion is to be a great father or peel back the layers of why your father wasn't present in your life (physically and/or emotionally), this is for you. Let's grow through it.

HOSTED BY

Derek Johns

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kids family parenting

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This is a safe space to build upon and reinforce the values of fatherhood. We'll explore the gaps between the current generation of fathers and fathers of generations past, and mature the dialogue that will close those gaps for the generations to come. Whether your passion is to be a great father...

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