In today’s 5-minute Father Friend episode, a part of the Summer Vibes Series, we unpack one of the most overlooked challenges in parenting: entitlement. It’s something kids are born with—and it’s something we unintentionally train into them. From overpraising to solving every problem, well-meaning dads can feed entitlement without even realizing it. In this episode, Dr. Mike Ayers shares five parenting patterns to avoid—and what to do instead—to raise grounded, grateful, and resilient kids in a world that says they’re owed everything.

The Summer Vibes Series— 5-minute Episodes to Grow as a Dad.

In today’s image-obsessed culture, girls are bombarded with pressure to define their worth by likes, filters, and appearance. This episode challenges that narrative and equips dads with a better one. Discover how to affirm your daughter in ways that build lasting confidence, character, and faith. You’ll learn why a father’s voice is so powerful, how to shift her focus from surface to substance, and why inner beauty must be celebrated over external perfection. Let’s raise daughters who know they’re worth more than the world tells them.

Part of the Summer Vibes Series— 5 Minute Episodes to Grow Your Fatherhood! What is a Father Friend—and why should every dad make it his goal? In this episode, we unpack the concept behind the Father Friend model: a vision for fatherhood that balances strength and tenderness, discipline and presence, authority and affection. Too many dads think they must choose between being respected or being close to their kids—but the truth is, great fathering does both. You don’t have to choose between being your child’s father or their friend. You’re called to be both—and we’ll show you how. Discover the mindset, model, and maturity required to lead your children with love and purpose through every stage of their development.