Testimonials

I just wanted to tell you that I really enjoyed your book “Becoming Your Spouse’s Better Half.” My husband and I are newly weds and have only been married 3 months! But about a week after being married I was deployed. My husband John bought your book when distance was really putting a strain on our relationship. While reading it he would highlight certain parts that stood out to him, as well as bible verses he felt a strong connection with. After he was done he mailed it to me to read for myself. I LOVED IT! Our favorite part was how you said “love is a choice.” Even though we read it separately I really felt like I had him here with me because of his highlighted marks and little comments he left for me. Thank you again for writing such a well written and very easily understandable book. It makes me and John want to give each other lots of love and respect through all our years to come. I plan on sending a copy to my sister and her husband as well! Thanks again.

Rick, Having the opportunity to meet you was a blessing and an answer to prayer that I hope I can tell you about someday. I didn’t have a chance to let you know the impact you have had on my life, but I want you to know. 4 years ago when my wife and I had our first child (Oliver), I was lost. I felt inadequate (to say the least) as a man to lead anyone, much more my son. I heard you on the radio, bought your book and for the first time felt like I could be the father I longed to be (I have read a few more of your books since). I know you hear this all of the time and I am very happy I have the chance to also tell you that your legacy includes my family. Your legacy includes the fact that my, now 3, children will grow up with a present father who seeks to lead them in God’s purpose and my wife will have a husband who seek’s God’s will for our family. Thank you Rick.

I just finished “The Power of a Man”. I’ve never dog-eared or underlined so much in any book before. Thanks for all you do. I was very impressed with the end of the book and how you encourage us to be present: To step up and stand up. I use your book as a prominent reference source in teaching a middle school boys SS class. So I had just finished your book on the plane and as I landed in Bogota, and it gave me an idea. Next week we are setting up a welding introduction course for 10 boys one day, and 10 girls the next day, ages are 11-14. We never expect these kids to become welders, but something tells me that you are right, the more the girls know about “guy stuff”, the less vulnerable some of them will be. The traditional “macho” man of this society is very intimidated by women/girls who would know something about “guy stuff”, and the intimidation would be exacerbated if the girl knows more than them about a car engine or a welding technique. Your book struck a chord and we think it might make the girls more confidant and less appealing. At least its a start.

On Tuesday night our Men’s Power Meeting just concluded Chapter 7. Wow! It took us 3 weeks to get through this one. Without a doubt (for me anyway), the most powerful and life changing reading in the book. I marked the book up pretty good with highlights, notes etc…..As I continue my transformation, I still find myself falling back with old habits, but picking myself back up with your words of wisdom and hope. I’m so excited about being a Man. I just never had anyone explain what my role was. Now I understand and actually feel more manly. Honesty, integrity, honor and humility are now part of my daily bread. I’m hoping with practice….it will become habit. I want to break my generational curse and leave a legacy of being a Man my family, friends and community could depend on. So I had just finished your book on the plane and as I landed in Bogota, and it gave me an idea. Next week we are setting up a welding introduction course for 10 boys one day, and 10 girls the next day, ages are 11-14. We never expect these kids to become welders, but something tells me that you are right, the more the girls know about “guy stuff”, the less vulnerable some of them will be. The traditional “macho” man of this society is very intimidated by women/girls who would know something about “guy stuff”, and the intimidation would be exacerbated if the girl knows more than them about a car engine or a welding technique. Your book struck a chord and we think it might make the girls more confidant and less appealing. At least its a start.

Hi Rick, I went earnestly searching for a manhood -mentoring/discipling book and just as second thought, on stumbling on your book on the shelf, picked it… am up now 11:32pm hoping I might get to finish it tonight though on page165… i want to thank God and you for answering Gods call and being available to write this. I have earnestly prayed the Lord to bring a real father-man figure to my life that i can learn from, i still await. I however thankyou again for the many many answers your book has given me in my long search. God bless you and may continue availing yourself for his use. So I had just finished your book on the plane and as I landed in Bogota, and it gave me an idea. Next week we are setting up a welding introduction course for 10 boys one day, and 10 girls the next day, ages are 11-14. We never expect these kids to become welders, but something tells me that you are right, the more the girls know about “guy stuff”, the less vulnerable some of them will be. The traditional “macho” man of this society is very intimidated by women/girls who would know something about “guy stuff”, and the intimidation would be exacerbated if the girl knows more than them about a car engine or a welding technique. Your book struck a chord and we think it might make the girls more confidant and less appealing. At least its a start.

I just read “Better Dads, Stronger Sons” and I’m eternally grateful for the advice you have provided. I am a 32 year old father with two young boys. It is difficult to know what I need to do to raise my boys in a Godly way. I will be using your book as a blueprint to turn my young boys into men of honor. I look forward to reading your other books as well. Thank you very much for the information, and may God continue to bless you and your family. So I had just finished your book on the plane and as I landed in Bogota, and it gave me an idea. Next week we are setting up a welding introduction course for 10 boys one day, and 10 girls the next day, ages are 11-14. We never expect these kids to become welders, but something tells me that you are right, the more the girls know about “guy stuff”, the less vulnerable some of them will be. The traditional “macho” man of this society is very intimidated by women/girls who would know something about “guy stuff”, and the intimidation would be exacerbated if the girl knows more than them about a car engine or a welding technique. Your book struck a chord and we think it might make the girls more confidant and less appealing. At least its a start.

I am just finishing your audio book, “Better Dads, Stronger Sons.” It really spoke to me. Thank you for writing such an insightful and practical book. I have four children and two young sons ages four and two. I could immediately relate to your stories and some of the challenges you spoke about in the book. So I had just finished your book on the plane and as I landed in Bogota, and it gave me an idea. Next week we are setting up a welding introduction course for 10 boys one day, and 10 girls the next day, ages are 11-14. We never expect these kids to become welders, but something tells me that you are right, the more the girls know about “guy stuff”, the less vulnerable some of them will be. The traditional “macho” man of this society is very intimidated by women/girls who would know something about “guy stuff”, and the intimidation would be exacerbated if the girl knows more than them about a car engine or a welding technique. Your book struck a chord and we think it might make the girls more confidant and less appealing. At least its a start.

Rick, I am only on Chapter 2 of the Man Whisperer and I am already convicted, repentant and passionate about becoming a man whisperer. I come from a long line of ultra controlling women and castrated men. I have tried to buck that trend my entire christian life but can already see where I have been wrong and have failed in my 20 year marriage. I see knew hope for a troubled marriage and for my family. Thank you sooooo much, and thank you for the suprises. I love suprises. (ps- I salute your wife). So I had just finished your book on the plane and as I landed in Bogota, and it gave me an idea. Next week we are setting up a welding introduction course for 10 boys one day, and 10 girls the next day, ages are 11-14. We never expect these kids to become welders, but something tells me that you are right, the more the girls know about “guy stuff”, the less vulnerable some of them will be. The traditional “macho” man of this society is very intimidated by women/girls who would know something about “guy stuff”, and the intimidation would be exacerbated if the girl knows more than them about a car engine or a welding technique. Your book struck a chord and we think it might make the girls more confidant and less appealing. At least its a start.

I was a christain book store one day about 2 1/2 years ago and I was going through questions with God about how I can influence my son in a positive way and not destroy his manhood. Although he has a father who is very involved in his life, I felt like I needed help. I found this amazing book and went back and brought another for my single friend and she cried and told me “thanks so much for this book”. I said it was God! Thank you Mr. Johnson for helping the mothers find there way and still feel good about nurturing their sons!I really hope that you can come share some points with other moms that are in my circle. It would be a great honor to have you here in Atlanta to celebrate Moms and their Boys!

I was a christain book store one day about 2 1/2 years ago and I was going through questions with God about how I can influence my son in a positive way and not destroy his manhood. Although he has a father who is very involved in his life, I felt like I needed help. I found this amazing book and went back and brought another for my single friend and she cried and told me “thanks so much for this book”. I said it was God! Thank you Mr. Johnson for helping the mothers find there way and still feel good about nurturing their sons!I really hope that you can come share some points with other moms that are in my circle. It would be a great honor to have you here in Atlanta to celebrate Moms and their Boys!

Hello, I just wanted to say I picked up the “Better Dads, Stronger Sons” book yesterday and it was like i was reading a biography of myself!! It hit so hard and so true I couldn’t believe what I was reading…thank you so much for sharing your experiences and sharing the plan that God has for you…it gives me hope and encouragement that I can change myself to become the man I know God wants me to be. I look forward to reading all of your books and getting more involved in how to become a “Better Dad”.

Rick, I just recently read “The Power of Man.” I have struggled with alcohol and drugs over the years and just recently made a decision to stop and give my life to God through Jesus Christ. This has been the best decision I have ever made. Through out the process I honestly needed a book that was going to make me shake my head and say “what the heck have you been doing”? I have found it in this book. I have been far from a man to my wife and three boys. I always new what I wanted to be like, but for some unknown reason i just never got there. “The Power of Man” is an unbelievable blue print for me on how to live my life and raise my boys to become true Men. Thank You! I truly look forward in ready “Better Dads, Stronger Sons.” These books are what American men need right now and should be requires in some shape or form. Thanks Again!

I am writing to say how inspiring the book “Better Dads, Stronger Sons” was to me. Prior to reading the book, I did not have a strong christian faith and did not know what real love was about. But the love of God and his son Jesus was never really explained to me the way this book did. The fact that God had his only son killed so that he would not have to send us to hell for being imperfect is just so amazing. I know that we as humans will never be able to display the kind of love that God has shown, but at least it gives us something to strive for. Thank you for your inspiration and I look forward to reading more of your work. Sincerly, New Follower of Christ

I just got finished reading your book, “Better Dads, Stronger Son.” I just want you to know how much I enjoyed reading it and how much it blessed me. I really appreciated how open and transparent you were discussing your relationships with your step-father and your wife and children. Rick, you didn’t write that book for nothing. I soaked up everything. I’m going to suggest your book to my men’s group at church. Thanks again for writing a great book.

I recently purchased That’s My Son and have referred it to many Mommys I know. This book, aside from the Bible, has been a lifesaver. I’m a 29 year old single Mom of 4 little boys. Living my childhood dream of having children can be very trying at times but your book has given me a whole new look at life. My goal is to raise my babies to be GREAT men, husbands, and daddys. I never thought I would be able to make that happen raising them on my own. NOw I know I can. Thank you so much for this book. I will continue to brag about it to every Mama I encounter.