Episode 60 - Breaking the Stigma and Supporting Dads with Judge Hubbard

In this powerful episode, Man Up CEO Jeff Ford and co-host Allan Pereira are joined by Judge Aaron Hubbard, a Man Up board member and experienced judge, to tackle the complexities of fatherhood, legislation, and the justice system. Together, they explore the critical intersection of fatherhood advocacy and systemic change.

🔍 What You’ll Learn:

- Why other states should consider fatherhood legislation similar to Florida’s.

- Should the church partner with the state on fatherhood issues?

- How Judge Hubbard’s perspective shifted from prosecutor to judge.

- The difficult question of when to intervene in less-than-ideal living conditions.

- Why dads often feel defeated navigating the paternity process—and how to change that.

- Fighting the stigma that places blame solely on fathers.

- The changes Judge Hubbard believes could transform the system for the better.

This episode takes a closer look at how resources like those provided by Man Up could radically impact families and offers insight into what needs to change to better support fathers and children.

"I always look at those cases and wonder would it have been different had they had resources like what Man Up is providing?" - Judge Hubbard

🎧 Tune in now to hear this eye-opening discussion!

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