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WHAT FATHER FRIEND IS ALL ABOUT

"I'm an author, educator and speaker, but my favorite title has always been dad."
— Dr. Mike Ayers

   Mike with his daughter, Kaley

Welcome! I'm Mike and I'm the founder of Father Friend.

I’m a father of three young-adult children, a 30-year veteran in education and leadership, and most of all—someone who knows firsthand how challenging and rewarding the journey of fatherhood can be.

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Maybe you’ve asked yourself these questions:

  • I had a poor example of fatherhood growing up—how can I give my kids something better?

  • My teenage daughter barely talks to me anymore. What can I do?

  • I’m uncomfortable with discipline. Is spanking my child OK?

  • How do I balance the stress of work, finances, marriage, and parenting?

  • Is masculinity still a virtue—or is it part of the problem?

If any of these resonate with you, you’re not alone. Father Friend exists to help you answer these exact questions with wisdom, clarity, and confidence.

You don't have to parent perfectly. You just have to show up with purpose.

What is Father Friend?

Father Friend is more than a podcast or a parenting blog—it’s a movement for thinking dads. It’s a place for men who want to parent on purpose, with conviction, not just reactively or passively. It’s for those who believe that fatherhood is a calling—not a cultural afterthought.

You won’t find shallow advice or gimmicky hacks here. Instead, you’ll get practical, research-backed insight rooted in the timeless values of faith, family, morality and masculinity.

Why? Because kids don’t just need discipline—they need connection. They need a dad who leads with integrity, protects with strength, and speaks with love. A dad who’s not just in charge, but in their corner.

A Father Friend is strong, steady, approachable, and anchored in truth. It's in the balance of authority and affection that dads find their strength.

Our culture is confused. Your family doesn't have to be.

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If you were training for a marathon, would you take advice from someone who’s only run a 5K—or from someone who’s finished the full 26.2? I’ve spent three decades raising kids from diapers to adulthood, and I’ve lived the highs, lows, and everything in between.

Through the Father Friend community, you’ll gain access to:

  • Weekly podcast episodes full of real-life solutions

  • Expertly curated resources (like our 9 Must-Read Fatherhood Books list)

  • Research-driven insights based on my doctoral work in identity formation and leadership

  • Community, coaching, and wisdom from fellow dads and parenting experts

  • Tools for every stage—whether you’ve got toddlers, teens, or both

Join the movement of men making the most of their years with their children.

Sign up now for my 9 Must-Read Fatherhood Books and to join our growing community... all for FREE.

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