In this powerful and intimate archival episode from 2015, we revisit a conversation between philosopher and author Sam Keen (Fire in the Belly) and his son, novelist Gifford Keen, about their co-authored book Prodigal Father, Wayward Son: A Roadmap to Reconciliation.
This interview dives into the heart of a decades-long journey of estrangement, conflict, forgiveness, and reconnection between father and son. Through personal stories and raw reflection, Sam and Gifford explore how mythic memories, unspoken pain, and generational expectations shaped their relationship — and how truth-telling and deep listening became their path to healing.
As we honor the recent passing of Sam Keen, this episode stands as both a tribute to his legacy in the men’s movement and a profound lesson on vulnerability, accountability, and the possibility of transformation in even the most fractured relationships.
Themes:
– Fatherhood and masculinity
– Intergenerational healing
– The power of storytelling
– Forgiveness and emotional maturity
– Rewriting personal mythology
Recommended For:
Men on a path of personal growth, fathers and sons seeking reconciliation, and anyone interested in the deep work of emotional truth-telling and human connection.
Sam and Gifford Keen – “Prodigal Father Wayward Son: A Roadmap to Reconciliation.”
Prodigal Father Wayward Son
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