You're Not My Father!

In this episode, Thomas Greenman shares personal stories about his daughter being bullied and his desire to be a positive influence in the lives of children. He discusses the importance of standing up for your children and being involved in their lives. Thomas also opens up about his relationship with his estranged son and his hope for reconciliation. He reflects on the blessings in his life and his desire to mentor and support children who may not have a strong father figure. Thomas contemplates his role as a guitarist and seeks guidance on God's plan for him. In this conversation, Thomas Greenman discusses his journey of finding purpose and fulfillment through serving in his church and taking control of his health. He shares his experiences of joining the worship team, volunteering in children's ministry, and hiring a new employee for his business. Thomas also opens up about his struggles with weight and his recent diagnosis of borderline diabetes, and how he is taking steps to improve his health through the keto diet and exercise.

Keywords: bullying, fatherhood, mentorship, estranged son, blessings, guitar, God's plan, purpose, fulfillment, serving, church, worship team, children's ministry, hiring, business, weight struggles, diabetes, keto diet, exercise

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This Week on You’re Not My Father: Building Resilience & Finding Strength in Family with Tyler Young

Entrepreneur and father Tyler Young joins host Thomas Greenman for an inspiring conversation about family, overcoming challenges, and finding success.

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Looking for guidance on resilience, overcoming challenges, and building strong relationships? This episode is for you!

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"I had a crazy amazing mother growing up. She took on the world. She had three boys. Me and my younger brother are only 16 months apart. She had her oldest, my older brother diagnosed leukemia at 23 months while she was pregnant with me."

"My dad is my hero. My dad is my best friend, but he wasn't always. And he is today. My dad is an example of what it is to be a man, a father, a husband, and he did it through very challenging times."

"My dad is one of those people I could tell everything. He never was jealous. He never talked down to me. He only lifted me up."

"I lost all my talent, just like in Space Jam."

"I have nerves, which is different. Fear can stop you in your tracks."

"If you match and mirror that upsetness, you're only going to lead to more conflict and frustration for yourself."

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Background

02:02

The Strength of a Mother

03:19

A Father's Influence

12:36

Lessons from Tyler's Dad

30:08

Navigating Personal Challenges

33:49

Overcoming Fear of Failure and Embracing Discomfort

35:44

Teaching Empathy and Emotional Control to Children

37:19

The Importance of Trust and Commitment in Marriage

41:37

Choosing a Partner Who Prioritizes Children

45:28

Living in the Present and Creating Meaningful Memories

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