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, 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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In this episode, Byron Jones, husband and father of two, shares his journey of fatherhood—emphasizing the importance of quality time with kids, reading the Bible as a family, and balancing work and home life with intentionality and faith.

Byron Jones opens up about his upbringing as an only child, how that shaped his desire to raise two boys, and the life lessons that continue to guide him as a father today. He discusses practical ways he spends intentional, quality time with his children—from imaginative play to family outings and shared meals—and why these moments are so precious. Byron also highlights the role of faith in his home, including the importance of reading the Bible with his kids and modeling Christian values. He shares how he mentally transitions from work to “dad mode,” the challenges of balancing family and business ownership, and the lessons he wishes he had known when first becoming a dad. This heartfelt conversation is filled with encouragement, practical wisdom, and reminders that fatherhood is about presence, patience, and purpose.

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