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Dudes Without Dads Podcast

Roundtable: 5 Men on Forgiveness, Father Wounds & Breaking Generational Cycles

13 Nov 2025

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What happens when five men who grew up without fathers sit down to talk about forgiveness, healing, and becoming the dads they never had? You get one of the most powerful conversations we've ever recorded.In this roundtable episode, you'll hear:Antjuan's Story: Growing up in North Tulsa without a father, finding mentorship through a basketball coach, and discovering that community starts with the family.Gabriel's Journey: From seeking validation in gang life to finding true identity and forgiveness in a prison cell. His story will challenge everything you think about redemption.Curtis's Testimony: Adopted as a baby, he shares how his earthly father's unconditional love became a picture of God's adoption—and how he forgave his biological father after years of silence.Coty's Breaking Point: The moment he confessed his addiction to his wife and experienced Christ's love through her grace: "It's not me against you—it's you and me against whatever this is."The Power of Forgiveness: Curtis shares the heartbreaking story of his brother's murder and how God led him to forgive—not just others, but himself.Key Insights:Why mentorship is the most critical investment for fatherless menHow gang members become surrogate fathers in the absence of real onesThe moment each man experienced personal forgiveness that changed everythingWhy forgiveness is the foundation of becoming the dad you never hadHow God shows up as Father when earthly fathers failThis Episode is For You If:You grew up without a father and don't know where to startYou're struggling to forgive someone who hurt you deeplyYou're a young dad trying to figure it out without a modelYou feel disqualified from God's love because of your pastYou want to break generational cycles but don't know howImportant Reminder: Nothing disqualifies you from God's love. Your past doesn't define your future. You can become the dad you never had.Guest Invitation: Gabriel closes with a powerful invitation—if you've believed the lie that God doesn't love people like you, this episode is for you.• Coaching / Speaking → https://dudeswithoutdadspodcast.com/coaching• Support the mission → https://dudeswithoutdadspodcast.com/give• Subscribe → https://dudeswithoutdadspodcast.buzzsprout.com• Connect with BetterMan → https://betterman.com

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