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Episode 28-From A Seeds Perspective -Noah Jackson discuss fatherhood perspectives from his childhood

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Episode Summary

In this episode of I AM A FATHER, Erv sits down for a conversation with Noah, a child with both parents who was mostly raised by the mother. The father was not always there. Noah talks about the complicated relationship he had with his father before the father got to his true self, what his father taught him indirectly, the four corners of fatherhood and the mistakes fathers do to their kids. This episode is filled with lessons on how fathers can get back to their children’s lives after failing as fathers and the benefits of kids forgiving and understanding their fathers.

Key Quotes and Highlights

“Being curious as a child can keep you going.”
“Sometimes it takes longer for fathers to get to the right track.”
“My father always pursued to have a relationship with his kids. It’s only that he didn’t know how.”
“It takes some people longer than others to grasp fatherhood.”
“When you are a father, you have to be a father mentally, spiritually, and in the heart.”
“You can learn a lot from a child.”
“Bringing a child into this world without the proper finances will be a bad move.”
“The best thing you can do as a father is to grow the remembrance.”
“Every child is different because they are raised differently.”
“You be an effective father. You need to keep God first.”
“I really appreciate my father’s ability to adapt and grow.”
“Visiting my father enabled me to get my own experience.”

Timestamps of Main Points and Questions

Noah’s background information [02:00]
Noah is from Topeka, Kansas. However, the rest of the family lives in Chicago. He is also an artist who does writing and acting.
How often did you meet your father? [04:38]
Noah explains that her mother ensured that he saw his father frequently. However, the father used to abandon them before.
The age Noah started to know his father [05:28]
Noah explains that he started to know his father at the age of 15 years. It was after moving to Chicago. He continues to explain that they used to have a shaky relationship.
Mistakes fathers do to their kids [13:11]
Noah explains that his father was physically ok to be a father but struggled mentally to get there. He started to get to his true self when the younger brother was born with disabilities.
What his father taught him indirectly [14:41]
Noah explains that the father taught him to put God first in everything.
The four corners of fatherhood [22:28]
Noah explains that the four corners of fatherhood are spiritual, mental, financial, and physical.
The journey of fatherhood [24:10]
Erv explains that everyone’s journey is different based on culture, how you came up, how your dad and mum came up, and how they raised their kids.
About Noah’s film [30:11]
Noah explains that it is written in poetry and needs a deeper understanding.
Forgiveness and understanding [36:52]
Noah explains that when we understand and forgive our fathers, a lot of weight will go away, and we will be able to focus on the greater things.

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