Pastor Reveals The No. 1 Reason Filipino Men Can't Forgive Their Fathers

In this Father's day episode, Pastor Josef shares a story that is almost impossible to believe. Growing up in a home filled with abuse, violence, and fear, he carried a deep hatred toward his father from a very young age. What followed was a life shaped by anger, revenge, and a constant fear of becoming the very man he despised. This conversation is about trauma, forgiveness, redemption, and the power of breaking generational cycles. We also dive into Pastor Josef's journey from violence and darkness to faith and healing. He opens up about his experiences with witchcraft, how a simple invitation to a Bible study changed the course of his life. As a pastor, husband, and father, he shares the lessons he learned about identity, faith, fatherhood, and what it truly means to heal from the wounds of the past. We discuss: • Growing up in an abusive household • Why he feared becoming a husband and father • The moment he decided he wanted to kill his father • How anger and hatred shaped his early life • The unexpected encounter that led him to faith • The conversation that changed his relationship with his father forever • What fatherhood has taught him about God's love If you've ever struggled with family wounds, forgiveness, resentment, or the fear of becoming the person who hurt you... this episode is for you. Credit: @pastorjosefzabarte x @smalltalkpodcasts Join our community: SmallTalk After Hours   / 18l65qkby2   Follow Pastor: Facebook:   / pastorjosefzabarte   Instagram:   / pastorjosefzabarte   Tiktok:   / pastorjosefzabarte   Podcast:    / @nomanleftbehind.podcast   IG Podcast:   / nomanleftbehind.podcast