In this episode of the Father Built Podcast, I sit down with my barber, my brother, and one of my 12 — Marco, owner of Tri-Combs Barbershop in Sioux Falls, SD. We talk about fatherhood, entrepreneurship, marriage, forgiveness, and how God can use something as simple as a haircut to change lives.

Marco opens up about:

• His journey from barber to seed planter—using his chair as a place for ministry and healing
• How intentional conversations can water spiritual seeds and transform lives
• The lessons he’s learned as a husband, father, and man of faith
• Reconciling his marriage after divorce and witnessing his wife’s powerful moment of salvation
• What it means to build a Christ-centered business that impacts people far beyond the haircut

We also get real about:

• The homie discount mentality and what true support looks like
• Finding peace through self-care and community
• The difference between being lonely and being alone
• How men can show up better for their families and brothers in Christ

This one’s deep, real, and full of raw emotion. It’s about how God redeems, restores, and uses ordinary moments—like sitting in a barber chair—to do extraordinary things.

In this episode, I get real about what true friendship and brotherhood cost. Following up from last week’s powerful conversation with my brother Jonathan Vasquez, I dive into what it means to find your dot, your twelve, and your inner circle — the people who ride with you when life gets messy.

I talk about:

• How I had to live out what I’ve been teaching on this podcast
• The power of having men in your life who will pray for you, challenge you, and go to war for you
• Why not every battle should be fought in public — some victories belong to the private space
• What real friendship costs: vulnerability, accountability, and honesty
• How to take inventory of your friendships and build intentional brotherhood
• Finding rhythm over balance in life and becoming 1% better each day

This episode is personal. It’s about learning to lean on your brothers, carry each other’s burdens (Galatians 6:2), and find strength in godly community.

Action Points:

1. Write down your friends and circle your closest ones.
2. Star the ones who would answer your call at 3 a.m.
3. Set expectations — talk regularly, check in intentionally.
4. Be the first to lead by example.
5. Find a mentor or spiritual father who’s been where you’re going.

If you’ve been feeling alone or trying to carry too much by yourself — this one’s for you.

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In this episode of the Father Built Podcast, I sit down with my brother and close friend, Jonathan Vasquez—husband, father, entrepreneur, and co-owner of Preach-es, a sneaker and streetwear store in Sioux Falls, SD.

We go deep on what it really means to be a godly man, friend, and leader. From the highs and lows of entrepreneurship to the challenges of fatherhood and maintaining healthy relationships, this conversation is as real and raw as it gets.

Jonathan shares how his faith guides him through every season of life—whether it’s building a business, leading his family, or creating community through Preach-es. We talk about:

• The importance of finding rhythm over balance in life
• Why relationships are more valuable than status or money
• The difference between surface-level friends and the “dot” — your inner circle of brothers who show up when it counts
• Why “homies don’t ask for discounts” and how to truly support your friends
• How men can have hard conversations rooted in love, not pride
• Learning to “get over yourself” and serve others first

This one’s full of laughter, real talk, and practical wisdom for men walking through faith, business, and brotherhood.