Episode 13

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13th Jul 2026

Ep 13 - Fathers Reclaiming the Role of Protector and Healer

In this powerful episode of Fathers Making Progress, host Terron Edwards sits down with Professor Charles Robinson, attorney, mediator, founder of the Kalahari Institute, and Floyd "Wild Horse" Rowell, Urban Healer and conflict resolution specialist, to explore what it truly means for fathers to become protectors, peacekeepers, mediators, and healers.

The conversation dives into conflict resolution, trauma, mindfulness, co-parenting, accountability, mediation, emotional healing, and why healing fathers create stronger families and stronger communities.

Rather than leading through anger or control, these men challenge fathers to lead through wisdom, emotional maturity, accountability, and love.

If you're a father...

If you're co-parenting...

If you're healing from trauma...

Or if you simply want to become a better man...

This episode is filled with practical wisdom that can transform families for generations.

"Healing fathers build strong families. Strong families build strong communities."

Key Takeaways

  • Strong fathers create strong families, and strong families create healthy communities.
  • Conflict resolution is one of the greatest leadership skills a father can develop.
  • Peacekeeping is not weakness, it is one of the highest forms of strength.
  • Trauma is often inherited, but healing can begin with one generation.
  • Mindfulness helps fathers respond thoughtfully instead of reacting emotionally.
  • Children learn relationships by watching how adults handle conflict.
  • Fathers must prepare emotionally, mentally, and practically before seeking greater parenting responsibility.
  • Accountability creates empowerment; victimhood keeps people stuck.
  • Healthy fathers challenge destructive behavior instead of remaining silent.
  • Mediation and communication often solve problems better than courtroom battles.
  • Real fatherhood requires presence, consistency, sacrifice, and emotional maturity.
  • Every father has the power to change the legacy passed to the next generation.

Key Moments:

0:22 Why Healing Fathers Build Strong Communities

0:50 Meet Professor Charles Robinson

1:45 Meet Floyd "Wild Horse" Roll

2:25 Better Together Co-Parenting Program

2:42 Who Are These Men Beyond Their Titles?

3:15 Conflict Resolution as a Ministry

5:23 Discovering Mediation as Preventive Justice

6:00 Charles Robinson's Football Journey & Choosing Law School

7:10 Floyd's Mission to Heal Men

8:00 Why Helping One Father Changes an Entire Family

10:00 Fatherhood, Sacrifice & Co-Parenting

13:20 Raising Children Through Presence Instead of Perfection

14:20 Bringing Mediation Into the Community

16:00 Why Black Families Often Opt Out of Court Mediation

17:45 The Need to Train More Black Mediators

19:40 What Happens When Men Receive the Right Tools?

20:00 Trauma, Healing & Taking Responsibility

20:45 Mindfulness Changes the Brain

22:20 Removing the Emotional Barbed Wire Around the Heart

24:00 Floyd's Journey Through Fathers Making Progress

25:00 Following the Crowd vs Following Wisdom

26:00 Changing Harmful Cultural Norms

27:30 Somebody Has to Have Some Sense

29:20 Fathers as Peacekeepers

30:20 Healing Yourself Before Leading Your Children

33:50 Facts or Cap: Do Good Men Enable Abuse Through Silence?

35:40 How Men Should Challenge Harmful Behavior

37:20 Children Learn What Love Looks Like By Watching Us

39:00 Facts or Cap: Does Child Support Have to Go Through Court?

40:40 Why Child Support Systems Often Create Winners & Losers

41:00 Can Men Be Victims of Abuse?

43:30 Michigan Fatherhood Conference Lessons

45:00 Accountability Before Seeking Custody

46:40 Are You Truly Ready to Parent Full-Time?

48:30 Healing Before Fighting for Custody

49:30 Taking Responsibility Creates Personal Power

50:00 Protecting Children Starts With Protecting Yourself

51:45 Guest Favorites & Rapid Fire Questions

53:20 Books That Inspire Healing

54:20 Every Problem Begins to Heal Through Conversation

If this episode spoke to you, share it with another father, brother, or man who needs to hear this message because no matter where you are in life…You’re still making progress!

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Fathers Making Progress is real conversations, real stories, and real growth. Highlighting the journeys of fathers committed to becoming better men, stronger parents, and leaders in their families and communities.
Fathers Making Progress is more than a podcast, it’s a real, unfiltered look into the lives, journeys, and growth of fathers committed to becoming better men, better parents, and stronger pillars in their communities. This is a platform to amplify the mission, expand the movement beyond Milwaukee, and connect with listeners nationwide changing the narrative around fatherhood one conversation at a time. Because the best fathers don’t just show up… they keep growing. Born out of over 20 years of grassroots impact and brotherhood, this podcast gives listeners a front-row seat to the powerful conversations happening inside FMP spaces. These are real discussions, real reflections, and real stories from everyday fathers navigating life’s challenges, breaking cycles, and redefining what fatherhood looks like. Each episode highlights the voices that often go unheard, men who are showing up, doing the work, and making progress despite adversity. From overcoming personal trauma and fatherlessness to building healthy relationships and support systems, this podcast shines a light on the growth, resilience, and excellence of fathers everywhere. Fathers Making Progress also explores the deeper issues impacting families and communities, including the national fatherhood crisis, while offering solutions rooted in connection, accountability, and brotherhood. Whether you’re a father, aspiring father, or someone who simply values strong families, this podcast provides insight, inspiration, and truth.