12/22/2025
Check out my episode on the I AM DAD Podcast with host Kenneth Braswell, CEO of Fathers Incorporated. Thank you Kenneth for the opportunity and conversation plus ypur partnership and friendship.
https://youtu.be/Bf9b4GjVyYs?si=GqeqvWKHbJZoyIOL
Fighting for Fatherhood: One Man’s Journey from Family Court to Policy Reform
David W. Smith Sr. joins host Kenneth Braswell for a powerful conversation on I Am Dad Podcast, sharing his lived journey through the family court system, custody battles, and ultimately becoming a champion for fathers’ rights and family reform. Known as “The Warrior Advocate,” Smith details the emotional toll of being a non-custodial father navigating biased systems and how his experience sparked a deeper calling—to advocate not just for his own children, but for thousands of other families across Maryland.
This episode explores the legal and emotional realities facing many fathers who are separated from their children—not because of unwillingness, but because of institutional systems that often fail to support paternal involvement. From testifying before the Maryland General Assembly to serving on statewide commissions for fathers, men, and boys, Smith discusses the need for cultural, legislative, and educational change that reflects the essential role of fathers in their children's lives.
Whether you're a father fighting to stay connected, a policymaker, or someone who cares deeply about family justice, this is a must-listen. David reminds us that advocacy doesn’t begin with credentials—it begins with purpose.
David W. Smith Sr. joins host Kenneth Braswell for a powerful conversation on I Am Dad Podcast, sharing his lived journey through the family court system, cu...
