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95. Brother to Brother: What We Were Taught About Being Men
Summary
In this raw and reflective episode of Dear God, Unscripted, Jordan sits down with his cousin—and brother in spirit—Ashyrii Ball, for a powerful conversation about Black manhood, mental health, and breaking generational patterns.
Together, they revisit their upbringing in Southeast Texas, where young fathers were learning how to be men while raising sons who were silently watching. They explore what they learned (and unlearned) about emotional expression, discipline, boundaries, and love—and how those early lessons are now shaping the way they parent, show up in relationships, and care for their mental health.
From funny childhood memories to deeply personal moments of vulnerability, this episode is an unfiltered look at what it means to grow up Black, male, and emotionally silenced—and how healing starts with learning to speak.
Why This Matters:
Men’s Mental Health Month deserves real, honest conversations—not just headlines. This episode is our offering to that space. A reminder that emotional expression is not weakness, that parenting can be redemptive, and that breaking cycles takes more than intention—it takes action.
00:00 – Opening Up: Why men’s mental health matters
05:27 – Manhood Defined: Early messages we learned as boys
08:20 – Learning to Speak: Communication struggles and growth
12:42 – Emotions Are Not Weakness: Reclaiming emotional expression
17:35 – Childhood Reflections: What shaped the men we became
23:29 – Becoming a Man: The transition from boyhood to adulthood
31:00 – Looking Back: Memories that still teach us today
35:25 – The Power of Communication: Why words matter in relationships
42:17 – Creating Safe Spaces: Healing from emotionally distant upbringings
🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts📺 Watch full episodes + bonus clips on YouTube📲 Follow us on IG, TikTok & Facebook: @DearGodUnscripted
🎵 Vibes (Intro/Outro/Transition Music): Laidback Lo Fi Hip Hop (License Code: ASLC-3D727B89-82AD9A1065)
Thanks for watching! 🙏🏽
#DearGodUnscripted #ChristianPodcasts #MensMentalHealth
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Summary
In this raw and reflective episode of Dear God, Unscripted, Jordan sits down with his cousin—and brother in spirit—Ashyrii Ball, for a powerful conversation about Black manhood, mental health, and breaking generational patterns.
Together, they revisit their upbringing in Southeast Texas, where young fathers were learning how to be men while raising sons who were silently watching. They explore what they learned (and unlearned) about emotional expression, discipline, boundaries, and love—and how those early lessons are now shaping the way they parent, show up in relationships, and care for their mental health.
From funny childhood memories to deeply personal moments of vulnerability, this episode is an unfiltered look at what it means to grow up Black, male, and emotionally silenced—and how healing starts with learning to speak.
Why This Matters:
Men’s Mental Health Month deserves real, honest conversations—not just headlines. This episode is our offering to that space. A reminder that emotional expression is not weakness, that parenting can be redemptive, and that breaking cycles takes more than intention—it takes action.
00:00 – Opening Up: Why men’s mental health matters
05:27 – Manhood Defined: Early messages we learned as boys
08:20 – Learning to Speak: Communication struggles and growth
12:42 – Emotions Are Not Weakness: Reclaiming emotional expression
17:35 – Childhood Reflections: What shaped the men we became
23:29 – Becoming a Man: The transition from boyhood to adulthood
31:00 – Looking Back: Memories that still teach us today
35:25 – The Power of Communication: Why words matter in relationships
42:17 – Creating Safe Spaces: Healing from emotionally distant upbringings
🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts📺 Watch full episodes + bonus clips on YouTube📲 Follow us on IG, TikTok & Facebook: @DearGodUnscripted
🎵 Vibes (Intro/Outro/Transition Music): Laidback Lo Fi Hip Hop (License Code: ASLC-3D727B89-82AD9A1065)
Thanks for watching! 🙏🏽
#DearGodUnscripted #ChristianPodcasts #MensMentalHealth