Mothers, Sons, Fatherhood, and His New Book Cats and Puppies w/ Arlen “Griff” Griffin

This special Mother’s Day episode of I Am Dad Podcast brings together humor, wisdom, fatherhood, motherhood, and the kind of seasoned truth only Griff can deliver. Host Kenneth Braswell welcomes back Arlen “Griff” Griffin, co-host of the nationally syndicated gospel radio show Get Up Mornings with Erica Campbell, comedian, husband, father, and author of the new book Cats and Puppies: This Is Not a Book About Animals. Written as a bold, funny, and deeply honest love letter to mothers raising sons, Griff’s book uses the metaphor of cats and puppies to explore the emotional, developmental, and relational differences between mothers and sons, especially when a father is not present in the home. Together, Kenneth and Griff discuss: • Why mothers need both grace and support • The moment a boy begins shifting into manhood • Why moms should not have to be “mother and father” • How men can honor mothers while still telling the truth • Griff’s relationship with his mother and how it shaped him • Marriage, fatherhood, comedy, and purpose • Why sons need language for loving and respecting their mothers • The power of laughter, wisdom, and lived experience This conversation is not just about a book. It is about honoring mothers, strengthening sons, and helping families better understand the emotional journey from boyhood to manhood. If you are a mother raising a son, a father who loves his mother, a husband learning how to honor the women in his life, or a son still trying to understand the woman who raised him, this episode is for you.

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