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Fathers Fire
by Jody Sedrick
Are you ready for the greatest adventure of your life? In my weekly podcast, we explore the adventures, challenges, triumphs, sorrows, and the fun of being a dad.I am the father of 6 kids. My wife and I had four and then God blessed us with 2 more through adoption. I think I have a unique perspective and experience to help fathers become the best dad possible.I also love to interview other men trying to be great dads, step-dads, adopted dads, granddads, and foster dads. Let's help each other become the best men, husbands, and dads possible to leave a legacy that will endure.
Episodes
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281 - How do you create a home where your kids feel safe, heard, and loved?
In this powerful episode of Fathers Fire, Jody Sedrick is joined again by Chris Miller for a deep, honest, and necessary conversation on fatherhood, emotional growth, and how to break generational patterns of silence and suppression. They discuss: Buying their daughters’ first cars and the…
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280 - Connection Over Correction: Building Your Dad Blueprint with Chris Miller
In this episode I sit down with Chris Miller—mechanic-turned “Fatherhood Architect,” coach, and founder of Mechanic’s Garage—for a real, practical talk on modern fatherhood. We unpack the chaos and beauty of blended families, why “respect” is earned not assumed, and how dads can design their own...
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279 - From Heartbreak to Hope: A Father’s Story of Waiting, Adoption, and Unshakable Faith"
This week on Father’s Fire, host Jody Sedrick sits down with Tyler Davis—a new dad, former youth pastor, and healthcare IT professional from Nashville—to dive deep into the emotional rollercoaster of domestic adoption, fatherhood, and the silent strength men carry in the process. Tyler shares the...
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278 - "I kind of wrecked Your Truck"
Teaching our kids to own their mistakes empowers them to move through life with integrity and confidence.
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277 - Does your speech Build UP or Tear Down
This week on the podcast, I’m talking about the power of speaking with grace. I’m sharing a favorite verse—Colossians 4:6—which says: “Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, so that you know how to answer everyone.” It got me thinking: when we talk to our kids, are we building...
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276 - Don't Teach Your Boys This!
This week I share some thoughts after watching a video of a mom telling her boy "To stop crying, be a man". We've all done it. This starts at a very young age and is teaching our boys to suppress their emotions instead of giving them the tools to navigate them.
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275 - I was built for this! I was built to be a dad!
This week I sit down with Tommy Trenton Jr. to get his thoughts, experience, and perspective of being a dad. I love what he said "I was built for this! I was built to be a dad". We explore what he means and what it takes to be the dad that your kids need.Check it out!
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274 - Overcoming Addiction & Rebuilding Relationships
Today I sit down with Tyler Butler; Father of 4, Recovering Alcoholic, Ironman Athlete and Keynote Speaker.Are you struggling with addiction and trying to figure out how to break the cycle? In this episode, ee dig deep in to overcoming addiction, mending relationships, being a single dad, and...
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273 - Be ANNOYINGLY Present as a Dad!
This week I sit down with Rob Schruefer to explore his experience being a dad. My biggest take away "be annoyingly present as a dad". They may not appreciate it know but they will when they get older! Guest: Rob Schruefer Host Jody Sedrick Fathers Fire ========= Check out my books But How Far…
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272 - Secrets to Co-Parenting, Blended Families, and Breaking Cycles with Tracy Fisher
In this heartfelt episode of Fathers Fire, we dive into the nuances of fatherhood with guest Tracy Fisher. Navigating the complexities of co-parenting and blended family dynamics can be challenging. Tracy shares his journey of raising two sons in a positive co-parenting relationship with his...
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271.- Healing Together: The Journey of Parenting Hurt Kids
Today, I share personal insights on parenting hurt kids. Working through the pain of divorce, separation, new family dynamics can be tumultuous and chaotic. How can we support them as they navigate the emotional mine fields that accompany these experiences and help them become resilient,...
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270 - I've waited for this day for years. She's officially mine!
Today, I sit down with Josh Hernandez to discuss the heartwarming journey of adopting his daughter. We dive into the emotional and transformative experience of building a blended family, exploring the meaning of unconditional love, unity, and the bonds that go beyond blood. Guest: Josh Hernandez...
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269 - Are you parenting to be seen or to connect?
In this episode, I sit down with Guinness World Record holder Joe Carlucci for a thoughtful conversation about his experiences in the kitchen with his daughter, Valentina. Together, we dive into the deeper aspects of fatherhood—how to nurture your child’s gifts, the importance of fostering…
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268 - Best Friends, Lovers, Partners, and Parents
This week, I’m excited to sit down with my good friend Giancarlo Rengifo for a heartfelt conversation about fatherhood. We dive deep into the joys and challenges of being a dad, but also explore the often-overlooked importance of being best friends with your spouse or partner. We discuss how this...
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267 - What it's like to be a dad of an Olympic Champion
This week I sit down with my brother Chad Sedrick to talk about our experience at the 2024 Paris Olympics watching his daugther "Spiff" Sedrick play on the USA Women's Rugby Team. We explore our experience and the highlight of the Olympics when Spiff broke three tackles and ran the entire length…
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266 - The Power of Affirmations
Today I've been pondering a post that I saw on Facebook by my friend Shon Hart. If you don't know Shon is the creator and Executive Director of InvolvedDad. He invited his son Levi to one of his speaking events and had his son share his daily affirmations. It reinforced in my mind the power of...
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265 - You'll never believe what my father-in-law did
A lot of people complain about their father-in-law? But my father-in-law is next level! Next level AWESOME! This father's day I wanted to pay tribute to him and all of you immigrant fathers who have fled your home to build a new home in a different country. Plus my good friend @ShonHart from...
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264 - A Parable of Love
The past week I have been pondering conversations on both sides of the Gay Pride Month. It has really given me pause to reflect on my own experiences as with my children - what I could've done better and what I wish I could do over. I hope that as I share this parable of love and some personal...
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263 - Sweetheart, what do you think if?
If your buddy calls and invites you to a last minute car show, fishing trip, business event you will move mountains, change schedules, to make it happen. But whens the last time you moved things to do get away with your wife or do something she likes? Maybe you were first dating and married you...
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262 - Mother's Day Thoughts
I'm a little late on posting this week's podcast because rather than recording a podcast I was spending time with my beautiful wife on Mother's Day. My wife loves barbecue so while I was barbecuing steaks, asparagus, and pineapple I had a moment to reflect on my mom, my wife, and the women who…
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261 - Being a dad of a competitive athlete
This I sit down with Alex Russell and explore what it takes to be a dad of a competitive athlete. We talk about the demands on you as a dad, figuring out how much to push them, and giving them the space to discover their own talents and commitment to the game.
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260 - Super Papa!
I had the AMAZING opportunity to go down to El Salvador to be part of the 1st IDA Certified Detailer and Skills Validated training event with Jorge Rivera, Rigo Santana, Christian Ramos Pwee, Manuel Martinez, Steve Thompson, and Little Steve (The Detail Kid). I share some thoughts and…
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259 - Learning how to love, trust, and not become hardened
How do you work through betrayal and disappointment? Today I share some thoughts on how to work through being disappointed and let down by others while not becoming hardened in our heart. Thanks for joining me every week! Jody Also check out my books But How Far Must I Go? A journey in faith...
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258 - How do you balance time with all your kids?
This week I sit down with Steve Thompson to explore how he balances time between all of his kids. How do you balance the time between all of your kids especially when one is a YouTube sensation and traveling the world? Meeting the emotional needs of children Finding a way to connect one on one…
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257 - It hurts my heart to discipline my kids
This week I sit down with my friend Joab Flores. We talk about the very real feelings that accompany enforcing consequences on your kids when the don't live up to the family rules. Guest Joab Flores
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256 - What I'm Doing is NOT Having an Impact! Or is it?
Today I sit down with my friend Joe Kimball to talk about not seeing the impact of what you do as a dad until later. Was I to hard on my kids? Balancing the line between being hard and abusive Setting the pattern and expectation of eating together as a family Owning your mistakes and becoming the...
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255 - The Secret to 35 Years of Marriage
Yesterday I got a private text message congratulating me and Judie Sedrick for our 35th Wedding Anniversary. This person also commented how he had always felt like his marriage was a burden instead of being founded on friendship and love. I thought I'd share 10 things that have helped Judie and I...
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254 - 3 Things We Must Teach Our Daughters
Last week I had an experience that really got me thinking about how we treat the women in our life. It got me thinking about 3 key things that we need to teach our daughters: 1. You have a voice and deserve to be seen 2. It's ok to be strong, intelligent, beautiful and sexy. (It's not your fault...
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253 - Run From the Storm or Face It?
What do you do when life hits you with unexpected storms?
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252 - Carry Your Own Burden
For the past couple of days I've been troubled by a post that I saw on Facebook that basically said "Carry Your Own Burden". When I think about the fact that 70% of all suicides are men I think there has to be a better way than "Carry Your Own Burden" or "Pull yourself up by the bootstraps". I...
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251 - Being open in the face of addiction to become a better dad
This week I sit down with Ryan Griggs to talk about his journey of being a single dad, a girl dad, dating, working through addiction, getting married, and going to be a dad for a second time this summer. What are the key things he's learned along the way? Show highlights: • Being a girl dad of a…
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250 - No Gift for Me
Today I'd thought I'd share an experience I had as an 8/9 year old boy where I didn't get a present for Christmas, or at least that's what I thought. Sometimes the gifts are right in front of us, we just need to look up.
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249 - How do I make my wife feel secure - Part 2
Wil and I got so many amazing interaction, comments, advice and questions in episode 247 "What is the difference going from one kid to two?" where Wil brought up the question "How do I make my wife feel secure?" In this episode we dig deeper into his questions and some of the comments that were...
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248 - Working through animosity and ill feelings
A lot of us men struggle because we are trapped in the swamp of yesterday. We didn't have a father in the home. One of our parents had an addiction problem. ":Parenting" was administered by physical and emotional abuse and a myriad of other reasons that have left you destitute of a positive role...
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247 - How do I make my wife feel secure? Pt 1
This week I sit down with Wil Fosset to explore the difference in going from one child to two. Can it be that different? How are he and his wife managing the difference? We also explore what it takes to keep your relationship alive and thriving when you are juggling kids and a career. What has…
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246 - There's NO WAY I'm letting her fail!
This week I give a shout out to Steve Thompson owner of The Detail Drs in Boise, Idaho. He and his family decided to do 75 hard together. They were doing really well as a family and one of his daughter's missed a day. So what did he do? Rather than let her fail he started over with her. What…
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245 - Don't Isolate Your Wife!
This week I share some thoughts about taking on the entire weight of the challenges of life on your shoulders and neglecting to include your wife who wants to be part of your life and finding the solution. I also talk about running into a hurricane of problems and trying to control every aspect…
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244 - Don't define your life by one moment
We tend to define our life by a single moment. When in reality it is a series of moments that lead to something tragic or something amazing. A series of moments define our character and who we become. A single moment can ruin a reputation, it can set us on a new trajectory. When we are purposeful...
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243 - I'm with my wife 24/7 - What is the secret sauce?
This week I sit down with Ray Evans and talk about the challenges and fun of being with his wife 24/7 juggling a thriving detailing business, keeping their 10-year relationship fresh, and parenting a 7-year-old daughter. As you guessed it takes work so what is the secret sauce to make it work?...
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242 - The Masks We Wear To Hide Our Pain
Hey gents, It's been three weeks since we last sat down. I have been swamped with business travel and neglected to get some episodes pre-recorded. My apologies. On a positive note, in the past two weeks I've had some amazing opportunities to sit down with men all over the globe to talk about...
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241 - Before, During and After Divorce
This week I sit down with my brother Mike Sedrick and we have a very raw and authentic discussion about the before, during, and after challenges and realities of a divorce. Highlights: 0:00 Intro 03:00 How he’s doing after the divorce 06:00 How did you come to terms with you needed to divorce?...
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240 - Walking through The Dark Night of the Soul
Show highlights: 0:00 Introduction 03:00 "A lot of lasts as a dad" 05:30 Dark night of the soul 14:30 We're all broken - emotionally bankrupt 17:45 Working out of addiction and emotional bankruptcy 24:00 His son working through his own trauma Guest: Sam Davis TikTok...
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239 - Building a Launch Pad for Your Kids
This week I sit down with serial entrepreneur, coach, father and husband to explore what it takes to juggle being an entrepreneur and being a husband and father. One of the key things we explore his how to be the launching pad for your kids. What does that look like and how do you build a…
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238 - "Just Have Faith"
In the. depths of a heavy challenge has someone ever told you "Just have faith!" and the words rather than comfort, ring hollow, or even come across as unintendly harsh? I share a few thoughts that I hope will help you walk with greater tenderness and love as you try to support a loved one. There...
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237 - I had to step back and pivot when the baby came
What do you do when you have an unexpected baby? You take a step back, re-evaluate and pivot. George Gonzalez Jr. joins me this week to explore becoming a new dad and the changes he made in every aspect of his life to focus on his family Show highlights: 0:00 Intro 1:30 Everything in my life has...
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236 - A Love Letter to My Suicidal Friends
This week I sit down with my oldest son, Devon, to talk about the back story of his new song, "A Love Letter To My Suicidal Friends" We discuss our own personal experiences with loved ones and friends who struggle with feeling like they don't belong and don't want to stay in this world. Let's be...
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235 - Is your porn addiction part of the problem?
Hey guys, Last week I went and saw the movie Sound of Freedom. It is a powerful and compelling origin story of Tim Ballard and his work rescuing children from the sex trade. In the very beginning of the movie, it shows how he is working to earn the trust of a pedophile to get more information so...
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234 - You're Great At Love Bombing But Suck At Being a Husband
For the past couple of weeks, I've thought about why men struggle in their relationship with their spouse or significant other. At the beginning of the relationship we're great a love bombing; going out of our way to prove we are the one. But somewhere we lose the pursuit of her heart and wonder...
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233 - I did not want to have kids!
This week I sit down with Brian Prescott to explore his resistance and final acceptance of becoming a father. His journey has a surprising curve but also highlights the challenge of working through his wife wanting to have a kid when he was totally against it. Show highlights: 0:00 Intro 03:20...
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232 - Dad and Son Time - Deep Conversations In The Truck
This week I sit down with Daniel G aka Stoner Gump. We explore making time to have deep conversations with his 7-year-old son while driving in his truck. We also explore the challenges of co-parenting, letting kids explore, and learning how to be friendly. Show highlights: 0:00 Intro 2:00 Amazing...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Are you ready for the greatest adventure of your life? In my weekly podcast, we explore the adventures, challenges, triumphs, sorrows, and the fun of being a dad.I am the father of 6 kids. My wife and I had four and then God blessed us with 2 more through adoption. I think I have a unique perspective and experience to help fathers become the best dad possible.I also love to interview other men trying to be great dads, step-dads, adopted dads, granddads, and foster dads. Let's help each other become the best men, husbands, and dads possible to leave a legacy that will endure.
HOSTED BY
Jody Sedrick
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Are you ready for the greatest adventure of your life? In my weekly podcast, we explore the adventures, challenges, triumphs, sorrows, and the fun of being a dad.I am the father of 6 kids. My wife and I had four and then God blessed us with 2 more through adoption. I think I have a unique...
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