Fathers Fire

Mike Lewis, Antoine Browne, and Sean Knauff join me this week for another episode of FathersFyre Man2Man edition to explore something that has been weighing heavily on my mind - having "An Eye Single To My Wife".   Are you true to your wife in your heart and your eyes? Does she truly have your heart? What do your kids see when they watch you interact with their mom? What do others see when yo...

Today my good friend Wil Fossett the Millenial Mentor joins me to explore several questions that I've been pondering. These questions are inspired by it being Mother's Day this week and also conversations I've had with Sean Knauff about men stepping up in the home. Questions on my heart How can dads create an environment for our wife to find joy In motherhood instead of them feeling like they are...

This week my daughter Cynsha joins me to explore an Instagram post that I found that highlighted "Seven Things A Dad Should Teach His Daughter". We explore her perspective on each item on the list and discuss if they are something you should definitely teach your daughter or not.   Here is the list of seven things: Sharing Cooperating Listening Follow Directions Make Eye Contact Use Manners R...

Hey gents, This week I celebrate as well as pull some lessons learned from my daughter Ke'ilani's journey to play D1 Volleyball for Utah Valley University. Host: Jody Sedrick Contact or follow me at: Email: fathersfyre@gmail.com jodysedrick.com Instagram: @jodysedrick TikTok: @jodysedrick

This week I set down with Matt Storm host of "Are You Man Enough?" to explore being a dad. We talked about so many points of being a dad it was difficult to pinpoint a title. Come join the conversation I guarantee you will learn something from this episode Show Highlights: 2 1/2 training for his black belt with his daughter Facing challenging moments as a family - The tone you set makes a differen...

In honor of Easter Week, I sit down with Antoine Browne,  Mike Lewis, and Sean Knauff to explore "How has being a man of faith affected your parenting?"    We open our hearts and talk about our own relationship with God and how that is motivating us to become better fathers and husbands.     I would love to hear your comments on how being a man or woman of faith...

Let's face it you will inevitably face tense conversations with your kids, where you will not see eye to eye. You may have noticed this more as your kids moved from pre-teen to teen to young adult. It's easy to slide in "I'm the Dad" mode, or dismiss what they bring to the table, to not see their perspective, to see that they are becoming individuals in their own right.  How we navigate these...

This week I have been pondering a question that a father posed on Clubhouse. He asked, "When does the healing begin for me as a dad, for me as a son, and for my own children?" It has been a question that I've wrestled with. I've come up with 7 things that I hope will help you in your own journey to healing and healing the hearts of the ones you love.  I would love to hear your thoughts on thi...

This week Nikko Sadlowski joins me to talk more about his work with families who are facing the reality of having a child with autism and families who are struggling just to connect with each other. We also explore the power of taking a child-centered approach to parenting. The saddest part of his journey losing his friends because they were tired of him always talking about autism The difficulty...

This week I meet with Robin Seeger, another international guest I met on Clubhouse. Today we explore finding your own identity as a dad. We also explore the power of being truly authentic and vulnerable with your wife and kids. The blessing of Clubhouse and the forum for us men to share and explore being a good dad and husband We men tend to put on masks instead of showing our true hearts Being tr...

FathersFyre is now international! I'm so excited. This week I have my first international guest from Scotland, Niko Sadlowski. He and I sit down to have a candid discussion about his experience as a dad learning that his son is severely autistic. He shares how he navigated the initial news to embracing the opportunity to travel the world with his son despite autism. Show highlights: The “A” Word -...

This week Judie and I celebrated our 32nd wedding anniversary. It has been an AMAZING journey. Yes we've had our ups and downs but we've stayed committed and worked at keeping our relationship alive. I thought I share a few thoughts on what it takes to make a relationship last. Show Highlights: Talking to Judie about someone who we know that got a divorce and now on the market again How come that...

This week is a heartfelt, candid discussion about growing up as a young man without a father with my good friend James Jackson. Show highlights: Stronger when we are walking with men who will help become better men, dads, and fathers James desperately looking for his dad as a young man - Dialing for Dad Where is the dad that should've been in my life? Where is the dad that I want in my life? Looki...

This week I visit Fernando Merida founder of Dad Lives Matter we explore the crazy dynamic that many men are facing being in a relationship, becoming a single dad, then Step-Dad while confronting anxiety and depression. It's a crazy juggle but possible when you put your kids first. Show highlights: His TikTok channel focuses on talking about being a single dad, co-parenting, anxiety and depression...

My man Wil Fossett and I met on Friday night to go a little deeper on a picture he posted earlier in the week of a man clipping the wings of his child while his wife looked on. When he posted the picture he asked, "What does this picture say to you?"  I'm telling you this picture hit me hard and it lead to some very thought-provoking conversations and mediation. This what I posted to his orig...

The week is a Man2Man episode of FathersFyre. Antoine Browne, Mike Lewis, and Sean Knauff join me to explore "The Man Card" and if it is revoked, relinquished or redefined when you get married. You know it's going to be a funny, raw, and a very real conversation about what it means to be a man. Guest: Antoine J. Browne Instagram: @toinesplace Mike Lewis website: https://mikelewisinc.com Sean Knauf...

Men your kids are watching how you love, care, and serve your wife. This week I share a couple of very personal experiences with my dad in which he not only told me how much he loved my mom but showed me that she was the Queen of his world. Are you in continual pursuit of your wife? Do your kids see you make your wife THE priority in your life? Or has your attention waned or turned to other things...

This week my mentor, coach, and good friend Shon Hart join me on FathersFyre,  We discuss how we are navigating the tough discussion with our family about the breach of the Capitol and the blatant double standard of how differently black protestors are treated from white protestors.   Join us as we explore: Facing our own hurt, anger, and frustration Tabling our initial reaction so that...

You are the Super Hero in your child’s life are you present? Are you creating an environment that your children will thrive especially your “Ronin” Child? Join me and Will Fosset as we explore what it means to be a Super Dad. No, you don’t have to have Super Powers. In fact, you have precisely what your child needs if you recognize with great power comes great responsibility.  Show Highlight...

This week I share the latest episode of our monthly Man 2 Man discussion. I meet with Antoine Brown, Mike Lewis, and Sean Knauff and we explore how we as dad's can be hidden in plain site in our family. Is providing for the family enough? Hiding behind work and projects? Shutting down and avoiding the discussion Getting your man card pulled? What is the real man card For the most part men are just...

Merry Christmas! This week I meet with John Bolden author of the book 18 Principles for Manhood. We explore his experience being a preacher's kid and how that has influenced his experience as a father. Show highlights: His experience with his father who was a preacher Getting kids up early to work with him like his dad did with him How did his relationship with his dad affect his relationship with...

This week I visited with my good friend Joe Kimball and his son Joey. They recently launched a new award to promote Autism awareness for the automotive detailing industry. I asked Joe if he'd share his experience as a dad. We explore his family’s experience with autism and how they have rallied around each other both at home and in their family owned business. Show highlights The significance of t...

One of the listeners of the podcast reached to me and asked if I could talk about "How To Maintain Hope in Times of Crisis". I've thought a lot about his question and come of with 10 ways that I think can help.  10 Ways to Maintain Hope In Times of Crisis Believe that things will get better. Cling to that belief Take time to meditate and pray. Write down impressions Keep a gratitude journal....

This week I meet with Kelton Flinders who hosts a phenomenal TikTok and Instagram channel for DIY Dads. We explore his passion to teach and share DIY tips and his new adventure of being a dad to a baby girl. Show Highlights: DIY - Easier way to carry a car seat ( https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJXGjddR/ ) How has having a newborn disrupted and changed your life? Learning to handle a”fragile” newborn What...

On this Thanksgiving week episode, I want to take a moment to express gratitude for the opportunity for a dad. I also want to give a special tribute to a number of people and perhaps you will glean a few lessons that will help you in the process. Thank you for joining me every week. I truly enjoy the opportunity to talk about being a dad and try to find lessons in the journey that will help all of...