Life Interview - Phillip Tanguma (Guma): Faith, Father Figures, and Learning to be a Man

Philip Tanguma shares the story of how different father figures shaped his understanding of what it means to be a man. He reflects on the pain of an absent father, the men who helped raise him and fill that void, and the lessons he carried forward into adulthood. Guma talks about his faith and how he finds meaning in signs that help him feel connected to God. He opens up about his attempts to pass down wisdom and step into the role of an adult male role model himself, including his experience trying to be a stepfather. Philip is open about reconnecting with his father, and ultimately losing him. He explains how stillness, caretaking, and building a life rooted in responsibility have guided him through grief and adulthood struggles.