Fathers Fire

In honor of Father's Day and inspired by a conversation with Shon Hart I thought I'd share 5 Stories and Principles, I learned from my dad. 1. If you want it, work for it! 2. Don't settle for less than your best 3. Hold yourself accountable - Own your mistakes! 4. Make your relationship with God a central focus of your life 5. Your wife is pre-eminent, the Queen, of your life. I'd love to hear the...

This week I sent down with Sean Knauff to explore the tragedy of the Uvalde Texas Shooting. I wanted to dig deeper into some discussions I've had with my children and my own thoughts I've had in regard to the real issue behind these tragic, tragic events. This is sincerely heart felt and hoping our thoughts and conversation give you something to think about and bless your family. Join us as we exp...

This week I had the opportunity to sit down Doug Reid. We explore his decision to break the cycle of not having a present dad and being fully engaged with his kids. We also discuss the power of letting your wife really know you to create a strong relationship Show highlights: Breaking the cycle of having a distant father Making time for your wife and kids through regular date nights The fun of evo...

The feedback and comments from last week's episode "Crappy Boyfriends Make Crappy Husbands" as absolutely incredible. In fact, I reached out to one of the men who commented, Paul Appolonia because I wanted to explore deeper his comments. So what better way to dig in deeper than asking him to be a guest and explore his experience with his wife setting the bar for how she expected to be treated. &nb...

This week I had an amazing Sunday hanging out with my son. We talked about his desire to create his own business, to be a dad, telling his friends they are crappy boyfriends, and what it takes to care for you girl. Drop in for some wisdom from my son Host: Jody Sedrick jodysedrick.com Instagram: @jodysedrick Order my book "Learn To Dance With The Currents of Life - When You Fell like Drowning" - P...

This week I have the pleasure to sit down with James Kelso and talk about his family’s seven-year journey to foster care and ultimately adoption. We explore how 1st Gear Parenting WILL NOT work for a strong-willed child or a child with trauma and expose your heart Show highlights” Life getting exponentially louder with more kids Living with a competitive family and a “goofball” family James and hi...

This week I have the opportunity to escape to Los Angeles to spend a weekend by myself on my son's sailboat. I specifically came to spend some time writing my second book. It has been a great escape to write, ponder, research, reflect, walk on the beach, and pray. In my musings, my thoughts kept coming back to a man who I have mad respect who I've tried to have as a guest on the podcast. For perso...

This weekend I had the PHENOMENAL opportunity to go down to Lancaster, CA to watch my son’s first music concert. What an incredible opportunity to see him perform. It was a moment of triumph for him to realize a dream. I love what he said after the concert, “It went exactly like I imagined it would! I’m so glad you came!” I had a profound experience watching him and other performers. I had a uniqu...

Men don't miss moments with your kids because they don't fit your idea of manly. You might even think the activity is downright "girly". Yes, I've played dress-up, had tea parties, and most recently had a full pedicure with my daughter Cynsha. What interests your kids may not align with your traditional idea of masculinity but I promise you that if you set aside your pride, and embrace the experie...

The Slap Felt Across The World We were all are surprised, taken aback, and mentally floored by the "entanglement" with Will Smith and Chris Rock at Academy Awards. Mike Lewis and I get together to talk about the hurricane of emotions many men are suppressing don't either know how or have an avenue to work through the mental stresses they are working through. We are told to "Buck up", "be a man", a...

This week we visit with Rob Sampayan and explore his experience being a dad of baby girl. Wrestling with losing your identity and rediscovering yourself as you begin to share your passions with your kids Show highlights: In the throws of the terrible twos Being real with your kids and sharing stories of your childhood Being raised and surrounded by sisters and his mom as a young man How the dynami...

It's time for another Man 2 Man Episode with Antoine Brown, Jr. Mike Lewis, and Sean Knauff.  Today we explore "The Power of Words; Are Your Words Building Bridges or Tearing Down?"   Dad's how are you speaking to your kids? Are you unintentionally tearing them down or are you being strategic in lifting them with words of affirmation and love?   Guests: Antoine Browne, Jr. Mike Lewi...

This week Kean Moore is my guest on FathersFyre. We explore his amazing and eye-opening first six years with his wife, becoming a dad, and balancing his wife getting her PHD, starting his business, and starting a family Balancing the crazy dynamic of building a business, going to school, and having a kid Being the oldest son and having to take care of kids Deciphering how to be the kind of dad you...

This week I visit with an amazing father, husband, and business owner, from England, Richard Hutchins. We explore giving your kids the freedom to pursue, explore and conquer their dreams. Working and building businesses with his wife Recognizing there will be tough moments and working through them Giving each other time apart Knowing when to talk to your wife and when to carry the load Teaching yo...

This week I sit down with Andrews we explore the challenge or the loss of his mother-in-law the first year of their marriage and how that set the tone of working together through their 15 year marriage. Personal invitation to escape with your wife for a night or weekend Embracing being silly and fun together Working through dark seasons of your life as a husband and wife Using your trauma to help...

This week I corner Erik Allen host of The Erik Allen Show. We explore the path of his challenging childhood, working through drug and alcohol addiction to carve out a successful marriage with Coming from a broken home and defending his mom at 13 Breaking the chains of addiction, abuse, and divorce The biggest challenge of being a dad - is being patient Making time for family Date your kids Letting...

This week is Valentine's Day and it also happens to be my 33rd Wedding Anniversary on the 18th of February. YEP.... Can you believe she's stuck with me that long? All I know is 33 years later and I still feel like a newlywed. This week I thought I'd talk about some experiences with my dad and some things I've learned over 33 years to not just capture love but build lasting true love. Host: Jody Se...

This week my good friend Paul Cain joins me to explore the challenges of being a dad of an only child, managing online time in an online world, and overcoming that underlying fear of being a dad.   Parenting an only child  Being a dad who's on the road a lot  The challenges and opportunities of living in an online dominant world  Being a dad can be the most rewarding and saddes...

Today I visit with Ty Watson a Navy Corpsman and proud dad of two girls. .We explore The challenge of being a dad while serving in the Navy Recognize that your wife is creating a regimen in the home and support what she has built The power and blessing of having a strong relationship with his wife Allowing our kids to ask questions Putting unrealistic expectations on your kids Learning to dad the...

This week is another Man 2 Man episode of FathersFyre.  We explore the battle for men to open their hearts while balancing the expectation of being a man - strong, support, and understanding.  It can be a real challenge when we've been taught to buck up and be a man. How do we allow ourselves the freedom to share the feelings of our heart without fear of feeling like we're going to be ta...

This week I explore some personal thoughts as I’ve been reading the book “Battle Cry - Wagin and Winning The War Within”. It’s given me the opportunity to look inward. I find that a lot of men have been conditioned, taught, and encouraged to suppress their feelings. We have a world of men who want to open their hearts but are not sure how — that if they do that they will be perceived as weak, unma...

The greatest give you can give your kids is your presence! This week I visit with Terry Harden II who is having a blast being a dad.  He shares is a blueprint for being a dad. No matter what’s going in my life they deserve a present father The best moments you can have is just playing with your dad “I Love You” - What we say to our kids has power! How the pandemic brought us together We have...

Happy New Year! This week I have a special guest to kick of the new year. My daughter Cynsha joins me to explore my contemplations on the difference between desire and purpose.   Show Highlights:  Great news for Cynsha as she's heading into 2022  We discuss the difference between desire and purpose  Who am I becoming and what am I trying to become  Driven by goals - a step...

Time for us to have another Man 2 Man episode where we will explore spiritual leadership in the home. Why is it hard? What is holding men back? How do they tap into their own spiritual strength? Guests: Brad TikTok: @altarnatemediabrad YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqvrTM4CGYrbF7lsWjluyVg Antoine Browne Kingdom Ministries Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/antoine.j.brown.3 Sean Knauff...

This week I felt impressed to share some thoughts about how to salvage a failing and dying relationship.  Men we need to return to our first love, that season in our life where we actively sought the love of our lady, when we went out of our way to serve her, to make her feel special.  I invite you to take a 30-day Challenge to recapture and reinvigorate your relationship.   30 Days...