In this powerful episode of Father and Friend, host Tim Anderson sits down with Israel Wayne—father of 11, author, speaker, and founder of Family Renewal—to discuss homeschooling, fatherhood, overcoming a broken past, and how the Bible provides a roadmap for all of life and family. Israel shares his inspiring journey from an abusive childhood to raising a thriving, God-focused family, offering practical wisdom for dads who want to lead their homes God’s way.

He explains how the Word of God is not compartmentalized, but a complete guide for every aspect of life—from marriage and parenting to education and discipline. Drawing from his books such as Raising Them Up: Parenting For Christians, Education: Does God Have an Opinion?, and Pitchin’ a Fit: Overcoming Angry and Stressed Out Parenting, Israel outlines three key biblical principles that shaped his family:

1. Daily Family Bible Time – The importance of consistently reading and applying Scripture together.

2. Homeschooling and Father-Led Education – Why dads are called to take responsibility for both spiritual and academic discipleship.

3. Father-Led Discipline – How biblical discipline led to peace and unity in his home.

Israel also shares insights from his upcoming Christian philosophy curriculum, discusses his ministry FamilyRenewal.org , and reflects on what it means to lead multiple generations through godly example. His story is a living testimony of how God redeems brokenness to build families that honor Him.

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Fatherhood isn’t just a role—it’s a transformation. In this powerful conversation, Bobby Orr opens up about his journey through faith, a focus on Christ, and the supernatural moments that reshaped his purpose. He shares how loss deepened his understanding of God, why leading by example matters more than words, and how today’s cultural challenges call for intentional parenting. This is a story about growing as a man, a father, and a believer—leaving behind not just memories, but a legacy of faith and values that lasts for eternity.

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In this episode of Father and Friend, Marine Corps veteran and father of two, Antonio shares his powerful story of raising a daughter with DiGeorge Syndrome (DGS) and the lessons he’s learned about presence, humility, and faith in fatherhood.

Antonio opens up about his childhood, his journey into the Marines, and how the birth of his daughter completely reshaped his view of fatherhood. He shares the struggles of guilt, shame, and anger he faced early on, and how a turning point in Scripture (John 9:1-3) helped him see his daughter’s life as a testimony of God’s grace.

This conversation is a heartfelt reminder that fatherhood is about showing up, setting aside guilt and fear, and being fully present in the moments that matter most.

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In this episode of Father and Friend, host Tim Anderson sits down with Joe Saenz—pastor, chaplain, police officer, and author of She Saved Her Daddy. Joe opens up about his journey through infertility, adoption, fatherhood, the heartbreaking loss of his daughter, and how faith in Christ transformed his life and family.

Joe Saenz shares his powerful testimony of hope, loss, and redemption. He reflects on growing up with a hardworking but often absent father, his own journey to becoming a dad after years of infertility, and the deep faith lessons he learned after the tragic diagnosis and short life of his daughter. Joe speaks candidly about grief, depression, and the turning point where surrendering to God changed everything.

From selling his gaming setup to devote more time to family, to starting The Forge Ministry and writing She Saved Her Daddy, Joe’s story is one of healing, resilience, and living with intentionality. He emphasizes being present with family, creating meaningful memories, studying Scripture daily, and ensuring his children know both his love and God’s love.

Read more about Joe's story: She Saved Her Daddy: https://a.co/d/i3KtudD Heaven's Ranch: Inspired by a True Dream Of Heaven: https://a.co/d/eMDa8lb Connect With Joe at BIG Ministry facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1GWnnqAgXS/

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In this episode of Father and Friend, Tim Anderson talks with Anthony Vandagriff, father of four and host of Fathering Our Future. Together they explore how love, listening, and community shape intentional fatherhood and why being present matters more than being perfect.

What does it really mean to be a father who listens and loves well? In this conversation, Anthony Vandagriff shares his personal journey as a dad of four, reflecting on sleepless nights, lessons from his own father, and how scripture shapes his approach to parenting.

He unpacks why “God is love” should be the defining characteristic of dads, why listening builds trust and connection, and how to resist the temptation of trying to “be the dad you wish you had” instead of the dad your kids actually need.

This episode is packed with encouragement, practical wisdom, and biblical insights for dads who want to show up consistently and love their families well.

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In this episode of Father and Friend, host Tim Anderson sits down with BJ Freeman to discuss fatherhood, faith, and building a home filled with peace, prayer, and intentional family time. BJ shares stories from his upbringing, lessons from his father, and practical ways he leads his own family today.

This conversation dives deep into what it means to be an intentional father and husband. BJ reflects on his positive relationship with his own dad, the importance of affirmations, and childhood memories that shaped him as a man. Together, he and Tim discuss three key pillars for strong family leadership:

1. Cultivating a standard of peace in the home.

2. Being intentional with prayer, discipline, and family bonding.

3. Ensuring family is never in competition for your time.

BJ also shares how scripture guides his parenting, the role of fathers as spiritual leaders, and the importance of being present in everyday family life. From fishing trips with his dad to creating affirmations for his young son, this episode is filled with practical wisdom, encouragement, and biblical insights for fathers at any stage.

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In this episode of Father and Friend, host Tim Anderson sits down with Red Wallace — legacy mindset coach, founder of Better Than Best Academy, and creator of the Redprint framework — to talk about servant leadership, fatherhood, and building a family culture rooted in faith and purpose.

Red Wallace shares his journey from growing up in a sports-driven home to becoming a Christian rapper, husband, father, and now a faith-fueled coach for men. He opens up about lessons learned from his dad’s encouragement, how affirmations shape his children, and the importance of modeling faith in everyday family life.

This conversation dives deep into servant leadership as modeled by Jesus, the challenges of raising kids while working on personal growth, and the reality that leadership and love are “caught, not taught.” Red also explains how his coaching helps men rediscover identity, lead with purpose, and create lives of eternal impact.

Whether you’re a dad, husband, or leader, this episode is packed with encouragement and practical wisdom on legacy, leadership, and living for the good of your family.

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In this episode of Father and Friend, Tim Anderson interviews Zach Williams—Christian, husband, father, bestselling author, and motivational speaker—about his powerful journey through betrayal, tragedy, and near-death experiences to discovering faith, fatherhood, and living fully in the moment.

Zach Williams opens up about the defining moments that shaped his life and fatherhood. From experiencing deep betrayal in a past relationship to surviving a devastating motorcycle accident, Zach shares how these challenges ultimately brought clarity, gratitude, and purpose. He speaks about the importance of living in the moment rather than through memories, the practice of visualization, and how slowing down has changed his perspective as a husband and father.

The conversation also explores the pressures men face in today’s social media-driven culture, the dangers of “faking it until you make it,” and why real stories of success and failure matter. Zach discusses leaving behind a multi-million-dollar business to prioritize family and fulfillment, and how he now pours into men through Uncaged, a faith-based accountability and networking group.

This episode is full of encouragement, practical wisdom, and a reminder that investing time in family and faith leaves a legacy far greater than money or success.

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