What does it really mean to leave a legacy?

In this episode, we flip the script on what the world tells us about success, remembrance, and impact. Pastor Robert dives deep into the heart of legacy—not as a statue or a name on a wall, but as a life poured into others. From spontaneous street preaching in Mexico to the quiet power of discipleship, this conversation unpacks why true legacy is built in the doing, not the planning.

Whether you're a parent, leader, or just someone searching for purpose—this episode will challenge everything you thought you knew about leaving something that lasts.

In this powerful episode of the Fatherhood Foundation Podcast, Pastor Brandon Sanders shares his raw and redemptive journey—from witnessing his mother’s murder as a child to ultimately forgiving the man who took her life… his own father. #father #god

What begins as a story of trauma and abandonment transforms into a testimony of healing, grace, and the life-changing power of forgiveness. Pastor Brandon opens up about addiction, fatherlessness, marriage struggles, and how God met him at his lowest to restore what was broken.

Whether you’ve been through pain, loss, or betrayal—this episode reminds us: no one is too far gone for redemption.

From Fatherless to Fathering | Pastor Brandon’s Redemption Story

“I didn’t know how to be a father… because I never knew how to be a son.”

In this powerful episode, Pastor Brandon shares his raw, redemptive journey from growing up fatherless to becoming a spiritual and practical father. He opens up about the wounds of his past, the mentors who showed up when he needed them most, and how God transformed his understanding of identity, masculinity, and love.

Whether you’re a father, mentor, or someone healing from your own story — this conversation is for you.

00:00 – Intro
00:28 – The impact of growing up fatherless
01:31 – Finding identity through scripture
02:30 – Why Pastor Brandon joined the Fatherhood Foundation
03:24 – Early mistakes as a father
04:32 – Learning to father through healing
05:08 – What a good father really provides
06:29 – Fathering vs. living through your kids
07:29 – Intentionality and being present
08:20 – Why masculinity becomes toxic
09:13 – A mentor asks: “Who are you?”
10:55 – Feeling like a failure as a father and pastor
12:22 – Love will always cost you something
13:37 – When they’re finally ready to receive
14:58 – Final encouragement: Don’t give up