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 Son Show, D Johns sits down with King Cass Ajani (Dumisani David Moyo), born in Zimbabwe and raised in the UK, to discuss identity, fatherhood, and emotional wellbeing for boys and men. Ajani shares memories of a joyful childhood in Harare, the abrupt move to South London at age 10, and his family’s fragmentation as his father became less present and left when Ajani was 14. He reflects on a father who was accomplished and confidence-building yet emotionally unavailable, and how grief after his father’s death led to a dark season before community, honesty, and therapy helped him rebuild. Ajani explains how his work mentoring men centers on curiosity, gentleness, and asking “Are you okay?”, and he shares his Brunch Brothers books and where to find his work online.

00:00 Emotions With Dad

01:07 Welcome To Dear Son

01:40 Meet Ajani From Zimbabwe

03:07 Growing Up In Harare

04:14 Family Shifts In UK

05:05 UK Culture And Food

06:36 Zimbabwe Comfort Food

08:28 Abrupt Move And Identity

10:32 Remembering His Father

13:07 Grace And Generations

17:54 Becoming A Father Figure

22:23 Calling And Credentials

23:31 When Doors Close

24:24 Divine Appointment Data

25:25 Surrendering the Dream

27:04 Curiosity With Young Men

32:14 Finding Okay After Loss

36:20 Gentle Parenting Lessons

38:09 Learning Love Elsewhere

43:12 Proud Not Pressured

47:55 Books Movement Next Steps

50:26 Closing Thanks Subscribe

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Ajani's books:

An Invitation To The Table

https://a.co/d/0bdMTdBz

Four Fires

https://a.co/d/0hfyHZvI

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