Call With Dads

Father, Forgive Me: Can You Still Honor Parents Who Destroyed Your Trust? Four dads and a pastor go completely unfiltered on one of the toughest questions Christian men face today: How do you “honor thy father and mother” when your parent is a thief, an addict, a murderer, or simply toxic? We wrestle with boundaries vs. honor, forgiveness vs. access, and why so many men today feel forced to choose between the Fifth Commandment and protecting their own wives and kids. From demonic personality changes to cutting off family for good, this episode doesn’t pull punches. We also unpack the real reason society lost honor altogether (hint: it’s not just the internet), the emasculation playbook that’s been running for 50 years. Summary of the Discussion: https://callwithdads.com/when-honor-thy-father-and-mother-feels-impossible/ Guest Spotlight: Pastor Ron Merritt – No-nonsense pastor who grew up free-range on a farm and working to fight an evil destroying our families and souls. Hosts Mr. Pancakes (Pancakes With Your Dad) Tom – Earn Her Respect Eric a. Maynard Resources Mentioned Jordan Peterson’s rule: “Do not bother children when they are skateboarding” (12 Rules for Life) LifeWise Academy (Bible education during school hours – now in all 50 states) The Brick (physical phone-locking device) Bark parental monitoring Shawn Ryan Show episode with hacker Ryan Montgomery (Roblox grooming exposé) Tuttle Twins Season 3, Episode 2 (fatherlessness episode) Average male testosterone in 2025: ~330 ng/dL (and why that matters) Connect With Us Website: pancakeswithyourdad.com | CallwithDads.com Have a question for the hosts? Drop it below or hit us up via the site! We read every single one and bring the best ones to future episodes.