In Part 2 of our conversation with Jerold Limongelli, we learned from his testimony how dads can protect their kids and their families from spiritual deception. If you haven't listened to part 1 in the previous episode, it is strongly recommended that you do so for context before listening to part 2. His testimony was powerful!

To connect with Jerold Limongelli or learn more about what he is doing, visit: https://taplink.cc/thekingdommindedman?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnQkyLhDXosRqWd8JaheU-ZPZELpPRAlb4A43C-qdpXeMDl27JKpBgdJsXoNw_aem_yaLcAthlJ587o3vdKsAJlA [https://taplink.cc/thekingdommindedman?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnQkyLhDXosRqWd8JaheU-ZPZELpPRAlb4A43C-qdpXeMDl27JKpBgdJsXoNw_aem_yaLcAthlJ587o3vdKsAJlA&utm_content=link_in_bio&utm_medium=social&utm_source=ig]



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The Counterfeit Covenant Part 2

When the 'Self' is your only god, you have no anchor when the storm hits. And as dads, if we don't know how to spot the counterfeit, we can’t protect our kids from it. We end up raising children who are spiritually adrift because we traded the Rock of Ages for a handful of crystals and 'positive energy. I’ve brought a guest who will help Dads spot the counterfeits, protect their family and connect to the ultimate source of power and success.

Jerold Limongelli didn't just study the New Age; he lived it. He climbed that ladder until he realized it was leaning against a hollow wall. Now, he’s dedicated his life to helping fathers dismantle the deception and lead their families back to the only Truth that actually holds weight: Jesus Christ.

This episode is part 1. Part 2 continues in the next episode.



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Jonathan Guerrero

If I told you that there was a spiritual movement trying to take over your home, you'd probably look for a guy in a robe or a cult leader on the news. But the most dangerous deception, the most dangerous deceptions don't arrive with a warning label.



00:00:20.25

Jonathan Guerrero

They arrive as self-help, wellness, and mindfulness. In 2026, New Age philosophy has been replaced for the modern dad. it's in It's in the manifesting techniques of your favorite business inlur and influencer.



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Jonathan Guerrero

It's in the follow your heart messaging in your kids cartoons. It tells you that you are the center of the universe, that your truth is the only truth, and that you can vibrate your way into a better life.



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Jonathan Guerrero

It sounds empowering. It feels like good vibes. but it's a spiritual Trojan horse. When the self is in your own when self is your only God, you have no anchor when the storm hits. And as dads, if we don't know how to spot the counterfeit, we can't protect our kids from it.



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Jonathan Guerrero

We end up raising children who are spiritually adrift because we traded the Rock of Ages for a handful of crystals and positive energy. I brought a guest who will help dads spot the counterfeits, protect their family, and connect to the ultimate source of power and success. And he will join us in just a moment. So don't go anywhere.



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Jonathan Guerrero

Greetings, everyone. Thank you so much for joining me and my co-host and son, Isaac. Hello, everyone. Welcome back to the Poderic Challenge. Yes, Isaac is back.



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Joyful Jerold

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Jonathan Guerrero

This episode is called The Counterfeit Covenant. Today, we are joined by Gerald Limongeli. Gerald didn't just study the New Age. He lived it. He climbed that ladder until he realized it was leaning against the hollow wall.



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Jonathan Guerrero

Now he's dedicated his life to helping fathers dismantle the deception and lead their families back to the only truth that actually holds weight, Jesus Christ.



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Jonathan Guerrero

Gerald, welcome to the Fatherhood Challenge.

The Counterfeit Covenant Part 1

Jermaine Wilson didn't just 'do time.' He allowed his time in state prison to be the forge that reshaped his entire identity. While he was separated from his children by cold steel, he refused to let his fatherhood go cold. Through programs like Prison Fellowship’s Angel Tree, he learned that you can be a 'present father' even when you aren't physically in the room.

Jermaine didn't just return to society; he rose to lead it—eventually becoming the Mayor of Leavenworth, Kansas. He has moved on from being a mayor to working for Prison Fellowship as a Mission Ambassador. He’s helping other men realize that a 'Second Chance' isn't a gift you wait for; it’s a mission you build.



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Jonathan Guerrero

There's a specific kind of silence that follows a father's failure. It's the sound of a door closing, a phone not ringing, or a seat at the dinner table staying empty.



00:24.06

Jonathan Guerrero

Most men believe that if they fall far enough, if they break the law, break their sobriety, or break their family's trust, that the leadership chapter of their life is over.



00:36.09

Jonathan Guerrero

They let shame build a wall thicker than any prison stone, and they convince themselves that their kids are better off without them. But today's guest is living proof that your history is not your heartbeat.



00:50.97

Jonathan Guerrero

Jermaine Wilson didn't just do the times. He allowed his time in federal prison to be the forge that reshaped his entire identity. While he was separated from his children by cold steel, he refused to let his fatherhood go grow cold.



01:07.32

Jonathan Guerrero

Through programs like Prison Fellowship, Angel Tree, he learned that you can be a present father even when you aren't physically in the room. Jermaine didn't just return to society. He rose to lead it, eventually becoming the mayor of Leavenworth, Kansas.



01:22.84

Jonathan Guerrero

Today, as a justice ambassador, he's helping other men realize that a second chance isn't a gift you wait for. It's a mission you build. And I'm going to introduce you to Jermaine Wilson, and we'll hear his inspiring story in just a moment. So don't go anywhere.



02:21.52

Jonathan Guerrero

Greetings everyone. Thank you so much for joining me in this episode called from cell to city hall. My co-host Isaac has taken a break, so it's just me this time, but I am so excited to introduce you to my guest, Jermaine Wilson.



02:35.16

Jonathan Guerrero

Jermaine, welcome to the fatherhood challenge.



02:

From Cell to City Hall

Today’s episode is a deep dive into a book that I believe should be issued to every man the moment he finds out he’s going to be a dad. The author didn't just 'study' babies; she decoded them. She discovered that every infant on the planet—regardless of culture or language—uses five universal sounds based on their body's natural reflexes. In this hour, I’m going to give you the 'Sentinel’s Cheat Sheet' to these five sounds. We’re going to move you from 'guessing' to 'knowing,' so that the next time the alarm goes off at 3:00 AM, you aren't just a bystander—you’re the man with the intel to fix it.

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The Infant Codebreaker

As dads, we spend a lot of time worrying about who our kids are hanging out with or what they’re watching on screens. But we often overlook one of the most powerful 'discipleship' tools we have: the way they handle a dollar.

Financial literacy isn't just about math; it's about management. It’s about teaching a child that they are not the owner of their lives, but the steward of what has been entrusted to them. If a child doesn't learn to master a ten-dollar allowance today, the world will have no trouble mastering them with a ten-thousand-dollar credit limit tomorrow.

 Joining me remotely is Pastor Steve Wohlberg, the Director of White Horse Media. Steve is known for tackling the big, prophetic truths of Scripture, but today he’s joining us to talk about a very practical, 'boots-on-the-ground' mission: Raising kids who understand Kingdom Currency. We’re talking about moving beyond the piggy bank and into a biblical framework of stewardship that protects our children from the traps of debt and the deceitfulness of riches.



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Get his new book Be Wise With Your Money In These End Times and learn more here:

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Kingdon Currency

Being a 'Durable Dad' isn't just about being strong; it’s about being available. It’s about ensuring your structural foundation is aligned so you can handle the literal and metaphorical weight of fatherhood for the long haul. My guest is going to share some compelling reasons why having a really good chiropractor is essential for every dad.

We’re joined by Dr. Thomas Wick of Wick’s Chiropractic in Vinton, IA. Dr. Wick specializes in helping men move from 'just getting by' to 'optimal performance.' And as far as skill is concerned he is one of the best and a sought after chiropractor who has trained other chiropractors how to understand the body at a high level and trigger healing the way he does.



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The Durable Dad

Child sexual abuse is the conversation every father wants to avoid because the mere thought of it is paralyzing. But here is the hard truth: Silence is the predator’s greatest ally. Our discomfort is their opportunity. To be the true 'Sentinel' of our homes, we have to be willing to look at the 'unthinkable' so that we can prevent the 'irreparable.' and that’s exactly what we’re going to talk about in this episode.

Veronica Thompson is a leading voice in trauma-informed, faith-based advocacy. She doesn't just talk about the statistics; she provides a blueprint for dads to build a culture of safety, to recognize the subtle 'grooming' behaviors that others might miss, and to know exactly how to lead if the worst-case scenario is suspected.

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Website: https://www.veronicathompson.com



Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586131773904

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veronicathompsonlcsw/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-thompson-lcsw-4509464/



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Jonathan Guerrero

As fathers, we are hardwired to be protectors. If a physical intruder broke into our homes tonight, most of us wouldn't hesitate to put our lives on the line to stand between that threat and our children.



00:16.31

Jonathan Guerrero

We lock our doors, we check the windows, and we stay vigilant against the dangers that we can see. But there is a threat that often bypasses the looks of the the locks and the windows.



00:26.80

Veronica

Thank



00:29.04

Jonathan Guerrero

It's a threat that thrives in the shadows, in the silence, and painfully, often within the circles of trust that we believe are safe.



00:40.60

Jonathan Guerrero

Child sexual abuse is the is the conversation every father wants to avoid because the mere thought of it is actually paralyzing. But here's the hard truth. Silence is the predator's greatest ally.



00:54.36

Jonathan Guerrero

Our discomfort is their opportunity and their strength. To be the true sentinel of our homes, we have to be willing to look at the unthinkable so that we can prevent the ear so that we can prevent the irreparable. And that's exactly what we're going to do in just a moment. So don't go anywhere.



01:16.07

Jonathan Guerrero

Greetings, everyone. Thank you so much for joining me in this episode called The First Line of Defense. And joining me is my guest, Veronica Thompson. Veronica is the leading voice in trauma-informed faith-based advocacy. She doesn't just talk about the statistics. She provides a blueprint for dads to build a culture of safety, to recognize the subtle grooming behaviors that often others might miss, an

The First Line of Defense

In this episode we’re talking about moving from 'Passive Spectator' to 'Lead Architect.' We are diving into a movement that treats fatherhood with the same level of intentionality as a high-stakes professional venture. We will explore how to close the 'engagement gap' and build a relationship with our children that is rooted in more than just shared DNA.

Joining us is Jon Hord, the founder of The Engaged Father Project. Jon is on a mission to help men reclaim their place at the center of their families, providing the tools and the blueprints necessary to build a lasting legacy.



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Jonathan Guerrero

In the world of business, we wouldn't dream of launching a major initiative without a blueprint, a strategy, and a dedicated team. We track our metrics. We pivot when things aren't working and we stay engaged until the project is a success.



00:22.04

Jonathan Guerrero

But for many of us, when we walk through our own front doors at the end of a long day, we go on autopilot. We become present absent dads physically in the room, but mentally we're elsewhere.



00:36.82

Jonathan Guerrero

We've mastered the art of being a provider, but we've forgotten the art of being a participant. Fatherhood isn't something that should just happen to us. It's a role that requires our best thinking, our highest energy, and a relentless commitment to showing up, not just for the big moments, but for the messy, quiet, and mundane ones in between.



00:59.83

Jonathan Guerrero

Today, we're talking about moving from a passive spectator to a lead architect. We are diving into a movement into a movement that treats fatherhood with the same level of intentionality as high-stakes professional ventures.



01:15.26

Jonathan Guerrero

We will explore how the engagement gap, we will explore the engagement gap and build a relationship with our children that is rooted in more than just shared DNA. And we're going to explore all of this in just a moment, so don't go anywhere.



01:31.88

Jonathan Guerrero

Greetings, everyone. Thank you so much for joining me. Thank you so much for joining me. And also joining us is John Horde. John is the founder of the Engage Father Project.



01:42.74

Jonathan Guerrero

John is on a mission to help men reclaim their place at the center of their families, providing the tools and the blueprints necessary to build a lasting legacy.



01:53.46

Jonathan Guerrero

John, welcome to the Fatherhood Challenge.



01:55.99

Jon Hord

ah Thank you so much for having me on, Jonathan. I do appreciate it.



02:00.28

Jonathan Guerrero

John, i got to ask, what

The Blueprint & The Mundane

In this episode, we are talking about the 'grandfamilies'—the men who are doing it all over again, with more gray hair but also with a much deeper perspective on what actually matters.

Joining us is Jerry Culver, a man who understands the grit and the grace required for this specific calling because he is on second watch as we call it. If you're raising your grandkids as Jerry is, he wants you to know you're not alone.



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Twice a Father

If you're a new dad and you’ve been feeling like a stranger in your own home, or if the joy you expected has been replaced by a heavy, silent struggle, this episode is for you. You aren't a 'bad dad,' and you aren't weak. You are navigating a massive neurological, hormonal, and lifestyle shift that no one warned you about. There is hope and there are answers.

Dr. Shoshannah Guerrero has her PhD. in Marriage and Family Therapy and Dr Rachael Schmitz is the sole author for her first publication within the American Journal of Nursing on her dissertation work, the lived experience of fathers with paternal postpartum depression.

You can contact Dr Schmitz at rschmitz@coastal.edu

You can reach Dr. Guerrero at sguerrero.lmft@gmail.com [http://sguerrero.lmft@gmail.com]



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Jonathan Guerrero

We've all seen the commercials. the new The new dad glowing with pride, effortlessly rocking and a sleeping infant while his life... while his life feels perfectly in sync.



00:16.89

Jonathan Guerrero

But for many men, the reality of the new fatherhood looks and feels very different. Instead of a glow, there's a fog. Instead of instant connection, there's a crushing sense of isolation, irritability, or the feeling that you're falling ah that you're failing a task, that you're failing a test that you didn't even know you were taking.



00:38.55

Jonathan Guerrero

In our culture, we expect dads to be the rock. We are told to man up, to support the mother, to bury our own struggles under the weight of provision. But the data tells us a different story.



00:50.74

Jonathan Guerrero

One in 10 fathers will experience paternal postpartum depression. And yet, because it often shows up as anger or withdrawal rather than sadness, it goes undiagnosed and untreated.



01:04.73

Jonathan Guerrero

If you've been feeling like a stranger in your own home, or if the joy you expected has been replaced by a heavy, silent struggle, this episode is for you. You aren't a bad dad, and you aren't weak.



01:18.45

Jonathan Guerrero

You are navigating a massive neurological, hormonal, and lifestyle shift that no one warned you about. There is hope, and there are answers in just a moment, so don't go anywhere.



01:33.18

Jonathan Guerrero

Greetings, everyone. Thank you so much for joining me in this episode called The Silent Crisis. I have two guests with me. My wife, Dr. Shoshana Guerrero, who has her PhD in marriage and family therapy, and Dr. Rachel Schmitz, the sole author of her first publication within the American Journal of Nursing on her dissertation work, The Lived Experience of Fathers with Paternal Postpartum Depression.



01:59.06

Jonathan Guerrero

Welcome to the Fatherhood Challenge.



02:01.75

Rachael Schmitz 

Thank you.



02:03.06

Jonathan Guerrero

Thanks so much. So let's talk about, Rachel, let's start with you. You've noted that for men, depression is often, it often looks like sadness.</

The Silent Crisis

The Fatherhood Challenge is a movement dedicated to encouraging fathers to engage with their children and educate society on the positive impact involved fathers have on their communities and society from generation to generation.

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