The most important voice your kids will ever hear is yours.
Let us help you find it.
Helping dads build strong kids through
values of faith, family, morality and masculinity.
As dads, we all want a meaningful relationship with our kids and to equip them for life's journey.
But for many of us, we are struggling with lives where we:
- Have to manage stress, finances, time for work and time for family
- Live in a world where parenting advice and cultural narratives don't work or align with our values
- Feel unsupported and alone as a dad, and we need an advocate
Meet Dr. Mike Ayers
"I help dads lead their families with wisdom, strength, and moral clarity in a world full of noise."
Mike has spent the last 9 years helping fathers discover strategies to better relate to their children, manage the challenges of fatherhood, and find fulfillment as their child's Father Friend. He's an author, college professor and speaker.
From raising three children into young-adulthood, coaching dads, to training leaders in businesses and non-profits, Mike offers insights and inspiration for dads of all ages.
Read More of Mike's Story
"Inspiring"
"Mike has a unique ability to motivate and inspire people to be a reflection of who they are as individuals. I can say he makes his listeners feel valued and respected. His teaching has guided me for almost two decades."
Darwin Pennye
Baseball Scout, Kansas City Royals
"A Perfect Match"
"His teaching, friendship and mentoring were the perfect match for someone with my drive to succeed as a dad. I feel lucky to have been a part of his leadership. Learning from Mike has allowed me to fulfill my goals as a father."
Chad Overton
Next Gen Pastor
"Practical"
"Mike’s approach is not ‘theory’— he has a real-world, practical focus. He teaches you to lead your kids from your heart and provides you wisdom by which to do it. Mike’s authentic, skilled teaching will help you become a better dad."
Phil Reynolds
CEO, Reynolds Consulting
How Mike Can Help You:
Personal Coaching
Work directly with Mike to grow as a father and leader — with personal access providing real feedback, strategic solutions, and support.
Invite Mike To Speak
Schedule Mike to speak to your group, train parents or be a guest on your podcast. Your audience will walk away with practical advice.
Online Community
Mike leads exclusive online webinars, group coaching and interactive community for dads like you on mission to become their child's father friend.
Checkout My Podcast: Father Friend
Join me each week as we dive into what it takes to become the kind of dad your kids trust, respect, and actually want to be around. We’ll tackle bold questions and real-life challenges every father faces. This podcast isn’t about dad jokes and BBQ tips — it’s for dads who want to rise above the noise of today’s cultural narratives and lead their families with strength, faith, and purpose. New episodes drop every Monday, available wherever you listen to podcasts.
Listen NowTHE FATHER FRIEND MODEL
From Crib through College— All The Tools You Need To Be Your Child's Father-Friend
To guide us, my unique Father Friend Model© addresses four quadrants (phases) of the fatherhood journey during your highest impact years with your children (birth-21 years old). It describes ways to lead and love your kids from their infancy and early childhood, through the pre-teen years, adolescence, and into young adulthood. Within this framework, you'll discover insights and inspiration tailored to each stage of your evolution as a father that aligns with the growth of your children.
