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.

Dear Son: The Time Is Now (Parents & Young Men, Don’t Wait)

Hosts Jey Blac and D Johns use a birthday call with a 20-year-old son—turning into a repeated condom and responsibility talk—to stress that if parents are asking “when is the time,” it’s already time. They discuss how rapid shifts in technology, especially AI, make “in my day” advice ineffective unless parents first understand their kids’ perspective, stay relatable, and anchor them to enduring principles and morality. The conversation warns against procrastination, overreliance on convenience, and letting social media “crowds” define truth or personal value, emphasizing that being overlooked doesn’t reduce worth. They challenge parents to act now, communicate without judgment, hold standards at home, and consider “at what cost” when chasing speed, money, or new tools.

00:00 Birthday Talk and Condoms

01:20 Welcome to Dear Son Show

02:29 Setting the Theme Time Is Now

05:00 How to Talk Urgency

11:19 Parents Behind the Curve

15:09 Release Them to Thrive

18:45 Be an Anchor to Principles

25:21 At What Cost of AI

26:37 Crowds Likes and Value

31:45 Stay Your Course Timeless

35:37 Falling Behind Fast

36:44 AI Dependency Spiral

37:50 From Enhancements to Necessities

40:24 Who Holds the Plug

41:09 Only Now Matters

42:44 Procrastination Costs

46:48 Time Allocation Skills

48:40 Parenting Accountability

56:10 Family Familiarity Trap

01:00:24 Hard Talks With Sons

01:06:40 At What Cost

01:07:19 Final Thanks and Signoff

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“What Fathers Should Teach Their Sons”

“How to Be a Better Father”

“Father Son Relationship Advice”

“Mistakes Fathers Make”

“Lessons Every Man Should Learn”

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Two Days to “I Do”: Better Together on Marriage, Covenant, and the Work After the Wedding

In this episode of Better Together, the guys gather at Sophist Cuts as they celebrate Joe T being two days away from his wedding and talk through his excitement, anxiety, and spiritual preparation, including centering vows on scripture and covenant with God. The conversation stresses that the wedding is the starting line, not the finish line, and that healthy marriage requires intentional communication, boundaries, reciprocity, and mutual service—avoiding complacency, ego, and “performing” for the wedding. They share hard-won lessons, the value of wise counsel, asking questions early, and choosing a partner with temperament and compatibility for real-life tests, while highlighting legacy and breaking generational cycles through a committed, joyful union. Follow the channel, subscribe, and leave a review to support more conversations like this.

00:00 Wedding Week Kickoff

00:26 Pre Wedding Nerves

02:12 Vows and Scripture

04:39 Marriage Is Work

05:43 Learning From Experience

08:13 Wise Counsel and Fit

10:44 Dating Shows Reality

14:25 Second Chances Talk

17:45 Choosing Her Daily

21:43 Communication Tools

23:57 Stop Worrying Ahead

26:20 Boundaries and Consequences

28:18 Wanting to Be Husband

29:48 Selflessness and Service

33:30 Breaking Curses Legacy

37:18 Where Did You Learn

40:18 Be Her Best Husband

41:34 Complacency Kills Gratitude

44:00 Luxury Car Illusion

44:45 Reciprocity And Respect

48:11 Assessing The Package Deal

51:14 Imposter Syndrome And Obedience

56:10 Harvest Season Marathon

01:00:45 Wise Counsel And Accountability

01:07:59 Covenant Before Marriage

01:12:20 Perfect Love Casts Fear

01:13:51 Timestamp The Wedding Moment

01:15:05 Closing And After Hours

#fathersonrelationship #adviceformen #modernfatherhood #adultchildren #lifelessonsformen #raisingmen #raisingkids #mantalk

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“What Fathers Should Teach Their Sons”

“How to Be a Better Father”

“Father Son Relationship Advice”

“Mistakes Fathers Make”

“Lessons Every Man Should Learn”

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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.

From Premature Birth to Full Custody: Ace Jackson on Fatherhood, Faith, and Rebuilding

On the Dear Son Show, the host and guest Ace Jackson discuss gratitude and perspective through personal stories, including surviving serious car accidents and seeing hardships as decision points for faith and growth. Ace shares his Dallas upbringing, watching his parents sacrifice, start a family bakery, and maintain respect and unity through job loss and injury. He opens up about becoming a father at 20 when his son was born extremely premature and spent 77 days in the NICU, navigating abandonment, court battles, and eventually gaining full custody when his son was about two. Ace reflects on single parenthood, trust and abandonment issues, his son asking for therapy, and lessons about carrying yourself with character. He also describes his work in a family bakery, owning a car restoration/body shop, and using cars as a metaphor for stripping down to rebuild.

00:00 Welcome to Dear Son

00:31 What Blessed Means

01:17 Car Crash Perspective

03:54 Gratitude Decision Points

05:29 Roots in Dallas

08:21 Family Struggle and Sacrifice

13:43 Legacy Beyond Money

16:47 Discipline and Consequences

21:40 Hustler Kid Mindset

23:52 Dad on the Road

27:43 Becoming a Young Father

30:13 Grinding Two Jobs

31:04 Suit And Tie Interview

32:24 Dyslexia And Support

33:56 Preemie Birth Crisis

36:52 Nicu Alone And Betrayal

40:44 Court And Father Rights

44:43 Winning Full Custody

45:08 Raising A Son

48:25 Feeling Like A Failure

50:23 Grandfather Pride

53:34 Fatherhood Lessons

57:44 Business And Purpose

01:00:38 Seen Beyond The Smile

01:01:06 Where To Find Him

01:01:56 Final Reflections

#fathersonrelationship #adviceformen #modernfatherhood #adultchildren #lifelessonsformen #raisingmen #raisingkids #mantalk

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“What Fathers Should Teach Their Sons”

“How to Be a Better Father”

“Father Son Relationship Advice”

“Mistakes Fathers Make”

“Lessons Every Man Should Learn”

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“Better Man. Better Father.”

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