Dad's Road To Restoration w/ Nanyu Barbosa

What happens when two dads come together to discuss the challenges and joys of fatherhood in today's fast-paced world? Join me and my dear friend Nanyu as we share our experiences and the lessons learned on this journey through parenting, family life, and chasing our dreams. We reminisce about our brotherhood formed during our time volunteering at our church and how it has shaped our lives as fathers.
In this heartfelt conversation, we explore the importance of allowing our children to fail, learn, and grow, while reflecting on our own experiences with our fathers and their provider roles. Discover how we tackle unexpected expenses and find strength in our faith during tough times. We also emphasize the significance of communication, setting boundaries in our relationships, and taking action on our finances and goals.
Nanyu shares his experience involving his wife in their financial decisions and how it has strengthened their marriage, while we both acknowledge the power of faith and prayer in overcoming adversity. Don't miss this insightful and inspiring episode as we delve into topics that resonate with every parent trying to balance family life, careers, and personal dreams.
Episode Chapters:
(0:00:01) - Balancing Fatherhood and Pursuing Dreams
Nanju and I discussed balancing family life, pursuing dreams, brotherhood, fatherhood, family support, and adjusting to new realities.
(0:13:15) - Parenting and the Provider Role
Nanju and I discussed balancing family life, allowing children to fail, managing unexpected expenses, and pursuing dreams.
(0:17:40) - Allowing Children to Fail and Learn
We discuss failure, tough love, love and support, and nature's butterfly cocoon analogy.
(0:22:02) - Confident Parenting in Sports and Life
Nanyu and I provide love, teach mistakes are okay, use God for strength, allow failure, and reflect on Nanju's childhood.
(0:35:50) - Overcoming Job Loss and Financial Struggles
Nanyu and I discussed communication, faith, prayer, tough love, and support to cope with life's hardships.
(0:49:07) - Faith, Family, and Healthy Boundaries
Nanyu and I discuss faith's power to provide strength, growth, boundaries, and courage.
(0:56:57) - Family Planning Hustle and Communication
Nanyu and I discuss healthy hustling, communication, five year plans, being role models, and the power of prayer.
(1:02:42) - Taking Action on Finances and Goals
Nanyu and I discuss taking action to pursue dreams, strengthening marriage through finances, setting goals and boundaries, and the power of faith and prayer.

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