Searching for Father | Mark Motsenbocker

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Sid Bensalah sits down with Mark Motsenbocker, a seasoned executive, mentor, and author of “Searching for Father: Lessons From a Son’s Journey.”

After losing both parents in a car crash at age eight, Mark was raised by his grandmother and several father figures who shaped his values, faith, and purpose. This episode explores how pain transforms into purpose and how leadership can grow from love, loss, and legacy.

What You’ll Hear

00:00 – Searching for Father: Legacy, Loss & Leadership
00:12 – A Tragic Loss and Its Impact
00:45 – The Role of Grandmother
01:07 – Fatherlessness: A Silent Epidemic
05:21 – Community Support and Resilience
08:47 – The Power of Presence and Giving
10:43 – Influence of Father Figures
13:09 – Acts of Kindness and Community
32:46 – Teaching Values to the Next Generation
39:20 – Coping with Loss and Discovering Optimism
42:00 – The Power of Hope and Faith
49:24 – Leadership and Mentorship
01:03:09 – Family, Legacy, and Living with Intention
01:05:06 – Writing and Publishing “Searching for Father”
01:14:57 – Final Reflections and Timeless Wisdom

Key Takeaways

Fatherlessness affects leadership, identity, and emotional growth.
Mentorship is a powerful force for healing and hope.
Service and kindness often start in small, daily moments.
Resilience, rooted in faith and community, shapes true character.
Legacy isn’t what we leave behind, but who we build up.

👉 Learn more about Mark Motsenbocker → https://newdimensionsintlco.com

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