You want to be a great father. You want to provide, be present and give your kids your best.
But life is full and the days are long.
Somewhere between work, responsibilities, and just trying to keep up — you find yourself more reactive than you'd like and more distracted than you planned. Your kids are growing up fast.
So here's the question — will you survive the days, or shape the years?
Meet Mike
I'm the dad of three incredible young adults — I've walked with them from diapers, through college, to marriage and kids of their own. Like so many dads, I grew up without a healthy example of fatherhood. When my kids were born, I realized I was winging it, hoping love and good intentions would be enough. So I became a student, diving into research and parenting books, and began to parent with intention.
My Ph.D. focused on identity formation in children and adolescents, and 25 years of pastoral ministry put me alongside hundreds of families watching fathers wrestle with the same quiet fear: Am I doing enough? I know that fear. And it's exactly why I created Father Friend — because fatherhood is too important to guess your way through.
The most important voice your kids will ever hear is yours. Let me help you find it.
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 intentional dads who want to rise above the noise of today’s culture and lead their families with strength, faith, and clarity. 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.
