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If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 132) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 132: How to raise Great Kids by Fathering with Purpose with J.R” — it was released on: June 2, 2025.
In XYBM 132, I sit down with JR Rivera, a dynamic leader, author, educator, and former professional athlete, to discuss navigating fatherhood, faith, and purpose. We explore his transition from teaching to becoming a full-time content creator, his strategies for intentional parenting, and the profound impact of faith and resilience in his journey.
JR also shares valuable insights on the importance of being present for your children and how to instill delayed gratification to help them become strong, successful people.
This episode is a parenting masterclass, offering practical wisdom for anyone considering having children or raising kids of their own. Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube.
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In XYBM 132, I sit down with JR Rivera, a dynamic leader, author, educator, and former professional athlete, to discuss navigating fatherhood, faith, and purpose. We explore his transition from teaching to becoming a full-time content creator, his strategies for intentional parenting, and the profound impact of faith and resilience in his journey.
JR also shares valuable insights on the importance of being present for your children and how to instill delayed gratification to help them become strong, successful people.
This episode is a parenting masterclass, offering practical wisdom for anyone considering having children or raising kids of their own. Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube.
Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode!
HOW TO FIND A DOPE, BLACK THERAPIST:
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We are teaching a FREE webinar on how to find a dope, Black therapist – sign up for the next session here: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/39/r9kz3ivq
All webinar attendees will have the opportunity to be paired with a Black mental health professional in Safe Haven. We have had 5K+ people sign up for this webinar in the past. Don’t miss out. Slots are limited.
BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS:
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Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company.
Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals
SAFE HAVEN:
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Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone.
Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven
SUPPORT THE PLATFORM:
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Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven
Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEE
Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.com
FOLLOW US:
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Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman)
Guest: @_jrrivera (https://www.instagram.com/_jrrivera/)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan
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