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Father Support Network

Michael Nwankpa

Father Support Network is an initiative geared towards educating, informing, guiding, encouraging and helping estranged fathers navigate the complex challenges of maintaining contact and healthy relationship with their children after separation and/or divorce from their significant others. It also provides tips to single father households on how to function effectively as a single parent. It is inspired by the founder, Dr. Michael Nwankpa's personal experience. We will share experiences, reactions, analysis of real live scenarios and invite guests from time-to-time to present their expert opinions.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • #59
    September 14 · 12 min

    EP 59: Do you need a Prenup?

    In this week’s episode, I react on the views expressed by Charlemagne, America’s radio personality, on not needing to sign a prenup with his wife of 23 years. I agree with Charlemagne, but argue that in many other cases, prenup is necessary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • #58
    August 31 · 10 min

    EP 58: Modern Dating is Destroying Marriage

    In this episode, I discuss the negative impact that the materialistic-fuelled dating culture is having on marriages and relationships. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • August 18 · 14 min

    EP 57: Modern Dating is Broken

    In this episode, I interrogate the travails of modern dating and its implications for the health of the family unit and our society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • #56
    July 21 · 7 min

    EP 56: My reaction to the U.K. triple murder

    What will make a man murder his wife and two daughters? This episode focuses on the case of 45 years old British-Zimbabwean Ndokana Mkhanyisi Tshuma who allegedly killed his wife and five and fifteen year old daughters and fled to South Africa (where he has been arrested). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • #55
    July 21 · 8 min

    EP 55: Michael Ward found not guilty of rape: what happens after the reputational damage!

    In this age of media mob, what happens to ‘innocent until proven guilty’? The case of Michael Ward, one of the stars of the Netflix series, Top Boy, illustrates why the accused should perhaps be shielded from the media until the case against him or her is proven. Also, what happens to the accuser when they are proven to have made false accusations? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • #53
    May 26 · 11 min

    EP 53: Marriage, Cheating & Children: A Reaction to the Chike Saga

    In this episode l use the viral case of Nigerian popular singer, Chike, who was having an affair with the wife of another Nigerian media celebrity, Frank, to illustrate the untold impact that cheating and public spotlight have on the children of the actors involved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • #50
    April 29 · 11 min

    EP 50: Why we must talk about Men’s Mental Health

    In this issue, I react to the unfortunate incident in America where a father killed his eight children with ages ranging from 1-14 years, shot how ex-wife and girlfriend and killed himself. This is unacceptable—but there are indications that he may have been suffering from mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • #49
    April 15 · 12 min

    EP 49: Put a Price on Yourself

    In this week’s episode, I use several real life examples to explain why you should value your self. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • April 8 · 9 min

    EP 48: How to deal with toxic behaviour in your relationship

    On this episode, I provide analysis and commentary on how you can deal with toxicity in your relationship. I also comment on how you can deal with a violent and physically abusive woman as a man. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • #47
    March 18 · 8 min

    EP 47: Why Discipline Matters: The Role of a Father

    In this episode, I explore the importance of discipline in parenting and the critical role that a father plays in this regard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • #45
    January 22 · 10 min

    EP 45: Be careful the help you accept as a single father

    In this episode, I reflect on my own experiences and other live examples to illustrate how we should be careful the kind of help we accept especially as a single father or single parent in general. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • #44
    Dec 29, 2025 · 8 min

    EP 44: How to Deal with Misinformation from an Ex

    When is it appropriate to tell your kids why the relationship with their mum broke down and how do you deal with false narratives and misinformation from your ex? These are the questions that I address in this episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • #43
    Dec 24, 2025 · 10 min

    EP 43: Fathers are frequently under appreciated

    In this episode, I discuss the tensions that exist between a man and woman in our modern society when a man cannot function in the ‘traditional’ role of being the main provider or breadwinner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • #42
    Dec 17, 2025 · 4 min

    EP 42: Stay Positive

    This week’s episode focuses on the importance of staying positive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • #40
    Nov 24, 2025 · 11 min

    EP 40: Rise of Stay-At-Home Dads

    Nearly a quarter of stay-at-home parents are fathers. In this episode, I provide a nuanced analysis of the increase and why it’s not all that surprising! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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