Strong nations start at home. We sit down with author, minister, and coach Yusef Marshall A.K.A. Mista Yu to unpack why fatherhood, marriage, and faith are the true infrastructure of a healthy society—and how men can lead with courage when life feels heavy. Mista Yu’s story moves from an absent father and a decade inside a destructive sect to three near-death moments that forced a reset. He shares how books became mentors when people failed, how accountability reshaped his character, and how the presence of God turned ritual into relationship.We get real about the gap between the stereotype of the “absent dad” and the quiet excellence of men who show up every day. Yusef explains why some communities are vulnerable to radicalization, how pain points get exploited, and what it takes to build a church culture that lifts men with truth and love. We contrast the works-pressure that breeds frenzy with the peace and clarity he found in Scripture and worship. His insights on leadership are blunt and freeing: stop chasing applause; lead for God. When the weight of leadership presses hard, return to your why and your accountability.Yusef also shares the heart behind his book, The Heart of the Stepfather, written as both a guide and personal healing. Expect practical, hopeful steps for dads and future dads: protect your schedule, pray aloud with your family, ask better questions, pursue correction, and find mentors further down the road. If tomorrow isn’t promised, today matters even more—so build the habits that make homes safe, children secure, and communities strong.If this conversation resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review to help more listeners find it. Your voice helps grow a community where fathers are seen, supported, and strengthened.Have a question for Mista Yu? Text the show and he’ll answer it personally.Our team will choose random (but timely) episodes from our previous three seasons (which are our most popular ever!) to share with our listeners during the slower parts of a long podcast season. We think you will enjoy them! Thanks for listening!Coffee aficionados and Health Conscious listeners, our show has some new sponsors and they’re offering you the best discounts their stores have. Links are below. Start saving now!Quantum Squares: We love hearing from all of you about how you're enjoying our content! A really cool way you can do that is Fan Mail. Check out the promo and starting sending messages right away! It's easy and it's fun too! Trust me! Thank you for reaching out and allowing us the privilege of hearing from our faithful listeners and viewers! I can't wait to get your next message!Support the showThank you for listening to the They Call Me Mista Yu brand of podcasts! We love hearing from you! We're available wherever you enjoy your podcasts, audio or video! Thanks again for watching and listening! Hope you enjoyed our broadcast! If you would like to, or know someone who would like to be connected to Mista Yu as a future guest on one of our shows or to have him on your show or you think he's the perfect fit to be your new High Performance Coach, visit our page here: https://theycallmemistayu.wixsite.com/they-call-me-mista-y We can't wait to hear from you!