Fathers Fire

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 kind of dad you want to be. How did you feel as a kid? Getting to the age where your kids are teaching...

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 build our relationship over the past 35 years. I hope these help you and would love to hear what y...

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 he's a pig) 3. You belong, you are precious, and I love being with you as your dad I'd...

What do you do when life hits you with unexpected storms?

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 explore some thoughts about creating an environment were we can support...

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 13 year old going on 30 • The challenges of being a single dad, dating, and getting married • Being...

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.

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 made. We'd love to hear your comments and advice. Enjoy this very important conv...

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 model. How do you break the cycle? How do you change the trajectory? We tend to act out o...

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 your experience been when you added a child to your family? Was it is going or a totally new experience....

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 would you have done? Have a GREAT week! Jody

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 as well as stirring up the pot in the name of "solving the problem" I'd love to hear your...

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 in crafting moments we can create a life that is fulfilling and leave a legacy on our children that wi...

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? Guest Ray Evans Stick To The Details https://www.sticktothedetailsinc.com/ Host Jody Sedrick

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 business, family, and personal challenges. In my conversations the reality that many of us are walk...

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? 10:30 “Until death do us part” 14:00 How did you help the kids work through their own pain and loss? 26:3...

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 https://www.tiktok.com/@the.interventionist.sd Hosts: Jody Sedrick  @JodySedrick    Instagram and TikTok: @jodysedrick...

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 launching pad that builds independence but also let's your kids know you are present when they need you. C...

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 is a time to acknowledge pain and loss, a time to extend love, and a time to know when to en...

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 changed 07:00 Downsizing strategically to take care of my family 11:00 What surprised him about having...

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 honest life can be REALLY tough sometimes and put your heart and mind in a very s...

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 that he can rescue a kid. As I watched this interaction, it highlighted that porn was a contributing fa...

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 why she's nagging and always complaining about you not doing your part. Perhaps it's t...

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 taking on a huge role as a father with a new baby and his wife unable to walk 5:30 Never planned on havin...

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 conversations in the truck 4:00 How should we deal with a bully 07:30 Teaching kids to work 11:30 The...