Father Friend

How Intentional Dads Lean In, Lead Well, and Love Big at Every Stage

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Family, Faith, Nonfiction, Parenting, and Guides

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Publication Date

Jan 26, 2027

Page Length

306 pages

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Father Friend

How Intentional Dads Lean In, Lead Well, and Love Big at Every Stage

Advance Reader Copy

Blurb

What Does It Really Mean to Be A Great Dad?

In Father Friend, Dr. Mike Ayers offers fathers a powerful roadmap for raising strong, emotionally healthy children through intentional leadership, deep connection, and courageous love. Drawing from decades as a pastor, educator, leadership expert, and father of three, Ayers introduces the “Father Friend Model,” a four-stage framework that helps dads understand what their children need most from a father at every stage of life.

Far more than a parenting manual, this book challenges men to grow themselves. It addresses the emotional wounds, distractions, and cultural pressures that often pull fathers away from fully engaging with their families. With honesty, wisdom, research, insights rooted in faith, and relatable personal stories, Ayers calls dads to become both strong leaders and trusted fathers to their children, and equips dads to parent with purpose instead of drifting through the years.

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Genres

Family, Faith, Nonfiction, Parenting, and Guides

Series

Not part of a series

Author Prefers A Review On

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Reader Spots Remaining

100

Number of days to read

180

Publication Date

Jan 26, 2027

Page Length

306 pages

Available Formats

ePub and PDF

Author

Dr. Mike Ayers is a speaker, educator, pastor, and leadership coach with more than 30 years of experience helping individuals and families grow with purpose and authenticity. He teaches leadership and business administration at Grayson College in North Texas and directs the Father Friend network. As creator of the Father Friend Model, Mike is passionate about equipping dads to lead their families with strength, emotional connection, and intentional love. He holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership and blends biblical wisdom, leadership principles, and practical insight into a relatable approach to modern fatherhood. Mike considers being a dad to his three children—Ryan, Brandon, and Kaley—his greatest joy and accomplishment. He lives in Texas with his wife, Amy, a licensed professional counselor (LPC).

Publisher

Morgan James Publishing