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From Childhood Trauma to Intentional Fatherhood: Michael Fineman's Story

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What happens when a Jewish boy loses his mother at age three, gets institutionalized at seven, and spends his youth bouncing between boarding schools before choosing to live alone at fifteen? Michael Fineman's raw, powerful story reveals how God works through our deepest pain to create purpose and healing.
Michael takes us through his journey of childhood abandonment, where his father's remarriage and his stepmother's abuse led to years in various institutions. Rather than breaking him, these experiences revealed something unexpected - Michael had a natural gift for helping others more broken than himself. This servant heart would later become foundational to his faith journey and life mission.
After years of partying and searching, Michael found himself drawn to Christianity despite his Jewish background. His transformation wasn't instantaneous - it took seven years of church attendance before fully surrendering to Jesus. Now identifying as a "completed Jew," Michael explains how changing his filter from his earthly father to his heavenly Father revolutionized his life and parenting.
The most profound moment came when, as a divorced dad raising his son, Michael heard God's clear instruction through journaling: "If you want him to become that man, then you have to become that man." This revelation sparked intentional fatherhood that has created an extraordinary bond with his son and birthed "The Dad Link" - a ministry helping men break generational cycles of poor parenting.
Whether you're wrestling with father wounds, seeking to become a better parent, or simply needing hope that your broken past can become purposeful, Michael's story will resonate deeply. Subscribe now and share this episode with someone who needs to hear that their deepest pain might become their most powerful ministry.

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We have BIG plans at Foxhole Symphony and sure could use your financial support. Would you prayerfully consider a small monthly contribution to support us in our mission to catalyze transformation in the hearts of men? Support Our Mission
Find us at:
https://www.facebook.com/foxholesymphony
https://www.instagram.com/foxholesymphony/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuvcXdDpE79S_D_hInblcDw

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Chapters

1. Welcome to Foxhole Symphony (00:00:00)

2. Michael's Childhood Trauma (00:01:35)

3. Growing Up Without Parents (00:08:35)

4. Finding Identity Amid Chaos (00:17:37)

5. The Journey to Faith (00:22:17)

6. Becoming an Intentional Father (00:27:52)

7. The Dad Link Project (00:37:20)

8. Closing Thoughts and Prayer (00:47:00)

92 episodes

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Content provided by Steve Sargent & Mark Vesper, Steve Sargent, and Mark Vesper. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Steve Sargent & Mark Vesper, Steve Sargent, and Mark Vesper or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

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What happens when a Jewish boy loses his mother at age three, gets institutionalized at seven, and spends his youth bouncing between boarding schools before choosing to live alone at fifteen? Michael Fineman's raw, powerful story reveals how God works through our deepest pain to create purpose and healing.
Michael takes us through his journey of childhood abandonment, where his father's remarriage and his stepmother's abuse led to years in various institutions. Rather than breaking him, these experiences revealed something unexpected - Michael had a natural gift for helping others more broken than himself. This servant heart would later become foundational to his faith journey and life mission.
After years of partying and searching, Michael found himself drawn to Christianity despite his Jewish background. His transformation wasn't instantaneous - it took seven years of church attendance before fully surrendering to Jesus. Now identifying as a "completed Jew," Michael explains how changing his filter from his earthly father to his heavenly Father revolutionized his life and parenting.
The most profound moment came when, as a divorced dad raising his son, Michael heard God's clear instruction through journaling: "If you want him to become that man, then you have to become that man." This revelation sparked intentional fatherhood that has created an extraordinary bond with his son and birthed "The Dad Link" - a ministry helping men break generational cycles of poor parenting.
Whether you're wrestling with father wounds, seeking to become a better parent, or simply needing hope that your broken past can become purposeful, Michael's story will resonate deeply. Subscribe now and share this episode with someone who needs to hear that their deepest pain might become their most powerful ministry.

Support the show

We have BIG plans at Foxhole Symphony and sure could use your financial support. Would you prayerfully consider a small monthly contribution to support us in our mission to catalyze transformation in the hearts of men? Support Our Mission
Find us at:
https://www.facebook.com/foxholesymphony
https://www.instagram.com/foxholesymphony/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuvcXdDpE79S_D_hInblcDw

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Welcome to Foxhole Symphony (00:00:00)

2. Michael's Childhood Trauma (00:01:35)

3. Growing Up Without Parents (00:08:35)

4. Finding Identity Amid Chaos (00:17:37)

5. The Journey to Faith (00:22:17)

6. Becoming an Intentional Father (00:27:52)

7. The Dad Link Project (00:37:20)

8. Closing Thoughts and Prayer (00:47:00)

92 episodes

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