2025 was not a year of isolated wins — it was a year of alignment. In this Fathers Incorporated 2025 Year in Review, we reflect on how fatherhood moved beyond conversation and into infrastructure, systems change, and national influence. Across programs, policy, media, and community engagement, Fathers Incorporated strengthened its role as a trusted leader in responsible fatherhood and family well-being. This review highlights the organization’s national stewardship of the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse, expanded public education through fatherhood.gov, and large-scale behavior change driven by national media partnerships. It also captures the growth and outcomes of the Gentle Warriors Academy, including record-setting graduations, independent evaluation findings, and expanded reach into communities and correctional facilities. Viewers will also see how Fathers Incorporated elevated fatherhood through civic engagement, including the 20th Anniversary of the Million Fathers March, policy leadership on legitimation reform, and sustained narrative change through media appearances and op-eds. Together, these efforts reflect a clear commitment: treating fatherhood not as a side issue, but as a foundational strategy for strengthening families and communities. This video is both a reflection on what was accomplished in 2025 and a statement of where the work is going next. It affirms a simple truth backed by data and experience alike: when fathers are supported, families stabilize, children thrive, and communities grow stronger.

Coach Wayne Dawson joins Kenneth Braswell for a deeply authentic conversation about fatherhood, blended families, masculine identity, and personal transformation. With insight born from lived experience and grounded faith, this episode speaks to the power of intentional fatherhood across seasons of life.

Tom Garber, founder of Hope for Men, joins Kenneth Braswell to discuss the global mental health crisis among men and why loneliness is the unspoken epidemic. This compelling conversation confronts silence, shame, and the systems that keep men isolated from the help they need.

Dwayne Roberts joins Kenneth Braswell for a powerful conversation on faith, forgiveness, and fatherhood after incarceration. A veteran, facilitator, and founder of Men of Vision Colorado, Roberts shares how personal redemption ignited a life of service to help men reclaim purpose and rewrite their story.

In this heartfelt conversation, Michelle Lockhart joins Kenneth Braswell to explore the deep impact of father absence, the healing power of community, and how fathers can become anchors for their families. From Atlanta’s cultural legacy to building trust in fatherhood programs, this episode offers inspiration, truth, and tools for transformation.

In this powerful conversation, education leader and mentor Matt Stevens joins Kenneth Braswell to reflect on three decades of guiding young Black boys into manhood through mentorship, education, and unwavering commitment. From the Army to the classroom, Stevens shares how intentional guidance can transform generations.

Dr. Darren Moore joins Kenneth Braswell for a compelling conversation about the complexities of Black fatherhood, men’s mental health, and building family systems rooted in healing and equity. This episode challenges societal narratives and dives deep into what it truly means to show up as a Black father, husband, and therapist in today’s world.

Poet, educator, and mental health advocate Chris James joins Kenneth Braswell to talk about the emotional literacy of Black boys and men. Together, they explore how vulnerability, artistic expression, and asking the right questions can transform how fathers and sons show up in the world.

David Mandel, creator of the Safe & Together Model, joins Kenneth Braswell to unpack how outdated domestic violence frameworks fail families by ignoring the role of fathers. This conversation dives deep into accountability, healing, and the real meaning of safety in systems that serve children and families.

What happens when masculinity, fatherhood, and public health meet at the intersection of care and availability? Dr. Dominick Shattuck joins Kenneth Braswell to explore why men’s health matters, how fathers show up, and why redefining masculinity is critical for community well-being.

Dr. Charles R. Rogers shares his deeply personal and professional journey as a behavioral scientist, cancer equity researcher, and devoted father navigating the intersections of purpose, grief, and public health. This episode unpacks Black men’s health, fatherhood as legacy, and the importance of valuing your voice, time, and impact.

Keith Holmes joins host Kenneth Braswell to reflect on his powerful journey from a childhood shaped by two father figures to mentoring Black fathers in Atlanta. Together, they explore how presence, preparation, and purpose shape the lives of boys and men alike.

Therapist, trainer, and fatherhood advocate Juan Baxter joins the I Am Dad Podcast to share his powerful journey from West Philadelphia to fatherhood leadership. From raising his son as a teenager to building community spaces for healing, Juan reveals how purpose, presence, and faith can change everything.

Public health researcher Dena Barnwell joins the I Am Dad Podcast to explore why fatherhood must be centered in perinatal and mental health conversations. From her work in Baltimore to her national advocacy, Dena shares how inclusive care for fathers changes outcomes for children, families, and entire communities.

Sharmain Harris joins the I Am Dad Podcast to share his extraordinary journey from incarceration to inspiration. Through pain, purpose, and a powerful new memoir, he reveals how fatherhood and faith helped him rewrite the narrative of his life.

From military discipline to firehouse courage to classroom compassion, Beau Gaudreau shares his deeply personal journey of growth, healing, and fatherhood. In this powerful conversation with Kenneth Braswell, he reveals how life’s hardest hits taught him the most about manhood, legacy, and showing up with purpose.

Dr. Matisa Wilbon and Kenneth Braswell expose the deep personal, legal, and policy barriers Georgia fathers face when trying to gain legal rights to their children. This compelling episode breaks down the impact of legitimation on father engagement, family structure, and youth outcomes.

In this personal and powerful episode, Kenneth Braswell opens up about his year-long journey through major dental reconstruction and what it revealed about health, culture, and fatherhood. Joined by Dr. David Miller, the conversation exposes why Black men often ignore health until it’s too late—and what we must do differently.

Health coach and RN Danielle Shears joins Kenneth Braswell to discuss how men over 40 can reclaim their health by identifying root causes and adopting functional wellness strategies. From chronic pain to burnout, she shares holistic insights that help fathers heal and lead with energy and clarity.

Dina Israel is a senior associate at MDRC, a nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization that works to improve the well-being of low-income individuals and families.