Episode 8

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1st Jun 2026

Ep 8 - Trailblazer Fathers Pioneering New Paths for Rookie Dads

What happens when fatherhood pioneers sit down with today’s fathers to discuss family, marriage, leadership, legacy, and what it truly means to show up?

In this special episode of the Father’s Making Progress Podcast, host Terron Edwards brings together a powerful panel featuring Bishop Buck, Al Holmes, Jeremy Triblett, and LaQuinton “Q” Gladney for a conversation that bridges generations of fatherhood wisdom.

From surviving the loss of parents and children, to raising families, building businesses, mentoring thousands of young people, and sustaining marriages that have lasted decades, these men share lessons that every father can learn from.

Topics include:

  • Old school vs new school fatherhood
  • Marriage and partnership
  • Raising children intentionally
  • Mentorship and legacy
  • Teen fatherhood and second chances
  • Blended families
  • Anger management and self-love
  • Black fatherhood across generations
  • The importance of elders
  • Building strong families and communities

This episode is a masterclass in wisdom, leadership, and legacy.

0:00 – Opening Spoken Word & Introduction

Powerful opening poem and welcome back to the Father’s Making Progress Podcast.

0:22 – Community Care Sponsorship

Terron recognizes Community Care and introduces the episode theme.

0:43 – Old School Meets New School Fatherhood

Why this conversation is different and why multiple generations matter.

1:08 – FMP Awards Announcement

Upcoming FMP Awards and recognition of this year's honorees.

2:05 – Story Spotlight Begins

Guests introduce themselves and share their fatherhood journeys.

2:47 – Quinton Gladney's Fatherhood Story

Podcasting, entrepreneurship, fatherhood, and raising an 18-year-old and a newborn.

4:57 – Bishop Lahav Buck's Legacy

80 years of life, 61 years of marriage, ministry, family, and community leadership.

6:30 – Jeremy Triplett on Raising a Four-Year-Old

Teaching children how to think, not just what to think.

7:58 – Al Holmes Shares His Journey

Military service, fatherhood, loss, coaching, and helping launch Milwaukee’s fatherhood movement.

10:38 – Losing Parents at Four Years Old

Al Holmes discusses how tragedy shaped his life and leadership.

11:21 – Lessons from a Grandfather Born Near Slavery

Survival, craftsmanship, and generational wisdom.

13:19 – The Importance of Elders

Jeremy reflects on what younger fathers lose when elder relationships are missing.

15:04 – Stop Chasing the Next Thing

Why life becomes less about achievements and more about people and purpose.

16:18 – Marriage, Ambition & Balance

Jeremy explains how marriage reshaped his priorities.

17:15 – 61 Years of Marriage

Bishop Buck shares lessons from six decades of partnership.

19:08 – Relationship Building & Choosing a Partner

Al Holmes discusses selecting partners with shared values and goals.

24:25 – Healthy Relationships as Mirrors

How marriage exposes strengths, weaknesses, and growth opportunities.

24:56 – No Success Can Compensate for Failure at Home

A powerful discussion on priorities and family responsibility.

26:33 – Fatherhood the Second Time Around

Quinton discusses becoming a father again after nearly two decades.

28:27 – Teaching the Next Generation About Responsibility

Al Holmes shares lessons he teaches his grandson about relationships and accountability.

30:01 – Lessons Learned from the Streets

Conversations about choices, consequences, and protecting future generations.

31:24 – Are Young Men Really To Blame?

An honest discussion about generational responsibility and family challenges.

33:26 – Terron Reflects on Teen Fatherhood

How mentors helped shape his journey and saved lives through fatherhood programs.

36:03 – The Challenge of Blended Families

Practical wisdom about co-parenting, step-parenting, and navigating complex family systems.

38:06 – Married at 17

Bishop Buck explains how he and his wife built businesses and a life together.

39:09 – Coaching Thousands of Children

Al Holmes discusses his decades of coaching and mentoring youth.

41:28 – Fatherhood Beyond Biology

Being a father figure to generations of young people.

42:01 – What the FMP Award Means

Award recipients reflect on recognition, service, and impact.

44:07 – Fatherhood Is Legacy

Jeremy explains why the FMP Awards represent something bigger than recognition.

46:09 – What Fathers and Mothers Bring to Families

Discussion on the unique roles parents play in child development.

47:14 – Skills We Must Pass Down

Gardening, self-sufficiency, family knowledge, and generational teaching.

49:25 – 30 Years of Teaching Fatherhood

Reflections on fatherhood curriculum, training, and mentoring men.

52:48 – Anger Management & Self-Love

Why healing begins by facing yourself in the mirror.

54:19 – The Story Behind “Lucifer”

Al Holmes shares how anger nearly destroyed him and how self-love transformed his life.

56:25 – Final Reflections

Love your children. Show up. Build your family. Pass the legacy forward.

57:18 – Youth Cypher Announcement

Quinton Gladney shares information about his youth initiative.

58:00 – Closing Message

Stay present. Stay positive. Stay making progress.

Sponsored by Community Care, 2026 FMP Awards Partner of the Year.

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 Podcast
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.