Fathers Fire

This week I sit down with Rigo Santana and we explore being a public success but failing in the area that is most important — our family. Working through the pain of losing family, looking authentically at yourself, and finding help can be a real challenge for a man. Show highlights 02:00 Connecting as men 03:00 Here I was a successful entrepreneur but a failure at home 8:00 The monster within - f...

A couple of weeks ago I told my daughter “I love you” as you walked out the door. She quickly replied, “Only because I let you in!” I’ve thought A LOT about that playful interaction. Finally I asked Cynsha to sit down and explore the process we’ve gone through of letting each in to each other’s hearts and truly learning to learn how to love each other. I’m not going to lie it’s been a turbulent ro...

Today’s thoughts are inspired by a post by my good friend Deria Brown. Don’t give up on difficult relationships. Lean into those people, push through the pain, the frustration, and embrace the refining process of learn to love through the dark moments and seasons of your life. You may wake up a love the result of the refining process you went through together Cheers! Jody

Happy Monday,  Today I share a couple of thoughts that have been on my mind since Thanksgiving.  • See God's hand by keeping a gratitude journal • Making lasting changes in your life come when you start saying "I am..." • Are your words and your tone building up or tearing down • Often we want a gift but we don't say and do what is required to get that gift   Have a GREAT week!...

Happy thanksgiving men!  I hope you have a great day with your family. I especially have been thinking about you single and divorced dads. My message today is especially geared towards you but is applicable to all dads.   Have a BLESSED and enjoyable day!  Jody

We all say there's nothing we won't do for our kids. But would you let your daughter cut your beard? Join me as Mike Smith and I explore what it means to be a dad of a daughter.  We discuss how she has tempered his heart and helped him not only be a better father to all his kids but a better man as well. Guest Mike Smith https://www.wotautodetailing.net/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Shsp...

I had planned a special edition for the 200th episode. However I had some thoughts this Sunday that I thought were important to share while out on a walk. We will have a special edition next week. I hope you enjoy my Sunday Thoughts Jody Host:  Jody Sedrick https://jodysedrick.com   Check out my book - Learn to Dance With the Currents of life -- when you feel like your drowning  Ama...

This week I take a look at three amazing experiences with three different dads that caused me to reflect on the absolute need and impact a dad has in the family.     Join me as we explore   • A father figure • A dad who surprised his very homesick daughter • A dad brings home the remains of his son — a follen soldier   Host: Jody Sedrick  Check out my book - Learn to...

What do you do when your son checks you? Do you get upset and bring down the "I'm the dad" hammer or do you self-check and recognize you are not living up to what you've taught him?  Getting called on your own stuff, yeah that can be rough. But are you humble enough to take it? Are you humble enough to change? Show Highlights: 0:00 Intro 03:00 Kids force you to look in the mirror 05:00 How di...

Death is such a heavy and challenging topic. How do you have a discussion with your children about pets or loved ones passing away? This week I and Jeremy Loque sit down to discuss how he has talked to his daughter about death. We explore being vulnerable with our own feelings as well as the importance of allowing time to grieve. 03:00 - When your child asks you about death 06:30 - Allowing your f...

We've all experienced betrayal, loss, and hurt. How do you move past the disappointment, anger, and dark feeling and thoughts that can simmer in your heart and mind? How do you let it go? How do you move into a good place?  This can be a significant challenge. I thought I'd share an experience, that if I'm honest with myself I'm still working through. I have discovered some actions that you c...

Men, have you ever gone out to your car only to find it completely empty. No Gas! Literally riding on fumes to the gas station.  What is your go to response? Do you bring down the hammer? Or do you just accept it and move on instead of making it a big deal? This week I thought I'd explore how we respond when our expectations are not met. Do we build up or does our demeanor and voice cut to th...

We are taught as men to “man up”, “push it aside”, “be a man” and so many other phrases that have taught us to push our feelings aside, to bury them deep. Unfortunately that burying of emotion has cause men to retreat, lash out, become abusive and are the largest percentage of individuals to commit suicide. We have to do better about teaching our boys and men to acknowledge their feelings, give th...

This week I explore some thoughts from conversations that I had with three different men who are struggling to save the relationship with their wife. Some of you have awakened to the seriousness of your situation and are wondering how you will ever rebuild what is on the edge of being lost.   Embrace the process of fixing as well as the process of healing. Show Highlights: 0:00 intro 02:...

This week I sit down with my nephew Sedrick Call and discuss a comment he made about his dad; "There's hard and then there's dad hard" Host: Jody Sedrick   https://jodysedrick.com Instagram: @jodysedrick Order my book "Learn To Dance With The Currents of Life - When You Fell like Drowning" - Paperback and Kindle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MC6HNL9/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_866DKBJTKR73JH3MS48W

This week I sit down with Deandre Carter and explore working through not having a dad, expectations, and demanding greatness from yourself. Show highlights 0:00 Intro 2:00 Demanding greatness of ourselves 7:30 Parenting his daughter when she lives in a different state 10:45 - Discovering his manhood being raise by his Grandma and mom 13:00 Like a puzzle; grabbing pieces of men to become the man he...

This week I explore three experiences that I had this week that I re-emphasized to be the power of being present as a father. Being engaged at every age of your child creates a foundation of success for them. It builds independence, confidence and a willingness to go after their dream.  Let's see if these three experiences have relevance to you. 0:00 Intro 2:40 My son Zayne moving to Oceansid...

After a number of conversations with different men who are struggling with the most important relationship in their life — the relationship with your wife. RJD The Imperfect Gentleman and I dig in depth to sex, intimacy, and unity with your wife. Show Highlights: 03:00 going from a relationship to being room mates 05:00 How do men have the conversation about sex in their marriage? 13:00 Coming hom...

This week I had a four conversations with men working through significant challenges in their life ranging from marriage difficulties to serious health challenges with children. How do you face these challenges? How do you work through them when you're not sure you're making the right decions to change things?  I've come to the realization all challenges stem from three core areas. Recognizin...

I know we've been having some really heavy but needed conversations. After my last episode where I talked to my son Christian about how dealing with attempted teen suicide in our family my good friend and mentor Shon Hart reached out to me. He wanted to have both of us on his podcast " A Father's Heart ".  The conversation with him and co-host Cole Williams exposed things I didn't even know o...

Suicide and attempted suicide can affect a family in ways that you can't imagine. It can also provide opportunities for coming together as a family, self-discovery, and growth. I sit down with my son Christian Sedrick and we explore his experience, insight and moral code that he's set as a guiding light for his life. I know this is a heavy discussion but hope that the conversation will help you an...

Sucker punched by the loss of a loved one can propel you through a whirlwind of emotions and feelings. Today I share some thoughts on how you can push through the hurricane? Host: Jody Sedrick jodysedrick.com Instagram: @jodysedrick Order my book "Learn To Dance With The Currents of Life - When You Fell like Drowning" - Paperback and Kindle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MC6HNL9/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_86...

This week I sit down with Luis Guevara Jr. an immigrant from Venezuela and his two sons. I ask them how their dad is doing as a dad and what they would like to see their dad do.  Their answer may surprise you.     We also explore Luis' journey coming to America and building his dream of breaking the cycle of poverty.   Guest: Luis Guevara, Jr. Extreme Detail Handwash ...

This week is another Man 2 Man episode where I get together with Antoine Browne Jr. and Sean Knauff.  We dig into the challenge that many men face of not growing up with a father figure in their home. Perhaps their dad was absent, abusive, struggled with addiction, or other reasons either way they are looking to be the best dad while trying to figure it out. Tap in, share this episode, and se...

I had hoped to have this conversation for Father's Day, but you know how life escapes from you. Today I sit down with my son Ashton and talk about being a dad.  We explore:   Why he wants to be a dad and what he's looking forward to being a dad.  What he thinks is important for a dad to do in the family and with his kids  Can you take this dad? What he would do differently than...