The Lasting Impact Of A Dad On A Child's Development | Father's Day Special Ep. 143

14/06/2025 9 min
The Lasting Impact Of A Dad On A Child's Development | Father's Day Special Ep. 143

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Episode Synopsis

Celebrating Fathers and the Impact of FatherhoodIn this special Father's Day episode of the Truman Charities podcast, host Jamie Truman celebrates fathers, particularly her husband Jerry Truman, co-founder of Truman Charities. Jamie outlines how Truman Charities started with Jerry's initiative to raise funds for Leukemia research and has since grown, raising over $2 million. She discusses the significant impact fathers have within the family unit and the alarming statistics on youths without fathers. Jamie shares insights from her book 'Vanishing Fathers: The Ripple Effect on Tomorrow's Generation,' which explores the societal consequences of fatherlessness. Proceeds from the book support at-risk youth charities. The episode features discussions with notable individuals impacted by fatherlessness,00:00 Introduction and Father's Day Wishes00:26 The Origin of Truman Charities01:23 The Importance of Fathers04:10 Vanishing Fathers: The Book04:28 Notable Interviews and Stories06:34 Supporting At-Risk Youths06:54 Final Thoughts and Upcoming EventsConnect with Jamie at Truman Charities:FacebookInstagramLinkedInWebsiteYouTubeEmail: [email protected] episode was post produced by Podcast Boutique https://podcastboutique.com/

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