Fathers Fire

This week I visit with Cameron Foster author of the blog Supportive Fathers. We explore his experience as a dad of a high energy, into everything 2-year-old daughter. This is the first time we've explored daycare on the podcast. So many things to consider when entrusting someone else to watch your littles, not to mention it's crazy expensive.   Are you in the midst of terrible twos or ha...

For the past couple of weeks, I've been pondering the importance of us men "Stepping Up As A Dad In The Home". I invited get Antoine J. Browne, Mike Lewis, and Sean Knauff to explore this critical theme on Facebook Live and to share on the podcast.   Join us as we have a candid discussion about how we can be better husbands and fathers in our home and not leave everything to the wife. Guest:...

This week I have my first guest who is a foster Dad. We explore his personal journey of wanting to be a dad but not knowing how to be part of the LGBT Community. He shares how he considered surrogacy, foster care, and finally adopted his two nephews after getting a call from his nephew. Becoming a foster parent and the impact he’s had on children coming in and out of his home. Show Highlights: Mom...

Wedding bells are ringing! This week my brother Chad joins me to explore what it feels like to walk your baby girl down the aisle. This week we celebrated the wedding of his daughter Alex to the love of her life Kegan Barnes. Join us as we explore that big step in not only your daughter's life but yours as well. Show highlights: The feeling of walking his baby girl, Alex, down the wedding aisle Tr...

Men are you ready for some candid, in your face discussion? Today I meet with Sean Knauff, another dad from TikTok. We discuss the need for men to step up and take an active part in the family the role as dad and partner with his wife. We need to be better husbands if we hope to have a better family life. Join us as we explore how we can be better husbands and thus better dads. Time for us men to...

“We’ve having a baby?! Oh! Now it’s time to step up and be a man!“. Another TikTok Dad, Brian Borden joins me this week to explore “The Journey of Being a Dad”. You may catch a theme here as he loves sharing his journey of being a dad on TikTok and Instagram. Join us as we explore Starting out with the idea of The Dad Journey We’re having a baby?! What has surprised him most about being a dad Mana...

It's hard to believe this is our 100th episode of FathersFyre, In commemoration, I thought it would be cool to get the mother’s perspective on being a good dad so I invited my wife Judie Sedrick to be my guest.  Join us as we have some fun, laugh, reminisce, and explore: Memories about her dad An arranged marriage She didn’t realize her dad was old until kids asked he was her grandpa He was a...

We all know life can be a never-ending barrage of activities, helping kids with homework, soccer, dance, work and still working to keep the relationship with your Queen fresh. This week I hosted a Facebook LIve edition of FathersFyre with my guest Mike Lewis, Antoine J. Brown and Daniel. Gill. Join us as we have some laughs and serious talk about how we can truly be present for the Queen of our li...

This week I visit with artist and musician Guy Palumbo. We explore seeing the world anew through the eyes of your children, treating them as equals, and celebrating and encouraging creativity. Sitting on the edge of the tub coaching your kids to poop Sharing his life as dad via TikTok - reliving moments, loving the sound of his kid's voices. Living in a time when we can easily capture moments with...

This week Bobby Berg host of the StudentFyre Podcast joins me to explore anxiety, depression, and feelings of abandonment. We explore the backdrop for his most recent Instagram posts addressing anxiety and depression. I asked him if those feelings were related to his lack of experience with his dad. He responded, "Absolutely!" Join us as we explore not only how he worked through his own feelings o...

This week I meet with DZNR Dad (Danny Vandenberk) to discuss his choice to become a dad through open adoption. We explore how he’s worked diligently to make sure his son feels loved, valued and special - that he wasn’t abandoned. Show Highlights: His decision to be a dad and adopt a beautiful son Their decision to do an open adoption Working through abandonment issues with your children Things he’...

Originally I wasn't going to do a part 3 of "A Dad's Experience with Suicide".  However, after a conversation with a listener about his own experience with depression and his failed suicide attempt and a conversation I had with my daughter I thought a third episode was needed.  Join me as we discuss the challenge of bottling up all of our emotions, not giving ourselves kudos, and abandon...

The outpouring of comments, support, and questions for last week's episode of "A Dad's Experience with Suicide" has motivated me to create a follow-up episode.  I thought I'd share some practical tools that we've put in place to protect not only our loved one struggling with suicidal thoughts but also ensure the safety and well being of other members of the family. A few highlights: Purchasin...

Events have occurred this week that have pushed me to share some very personal experiences and thoughts about suicide. Many families are faced with teens, younger children, mothers, and even fathers who wrestle with suicidal thoughts and related mental health issues. These thoughts are very personal and have debated what to share for some time as I want to be respectful of my own family members bu...

This week I visit with artist Dave Conrey. We explore fatherhood as a creative person and artist. Does it lead to creativity as a father or is it ingrained in who you are? And do you have to be an artist to be a creative dad Creativity is in the expression Summer camp - Minecraft creative and engineering Activity and Fortnight to get the body moving Fostering the creative side into the things your...

You know how my wife always gets me thinking.  Earlier this week she asked me "How come you don't cry and get emotional like me?"  I've thought a lot about her question and my response to her. (No I'm not telling you. You have to tune in to hear the answer) I thought this would be a great discussion so I reached out to 3 men brave enough to have an honest discussion about how we face the...

This week I have a surprise guest, my daughter Jessica. While sitting in the kitchen wrapping up work, Jessica came up to me and said “Dad, let’s do a podcast together”. Seizing the opportunity sit down with Jessica I grab the mic and we have an impromptu, fun and intimate discussion. Doing nails and eyebrows is a bonding opportunity to be together Exciting things happening in Jessica’s life - sig...

This week I corner another dad sharing his adventures on TikTok. Jesse Belnap and I explore the fun and surprises of being a dad to little girls. Yes it can be a lot of pink but it is A LOT of fun too. Show highlights: Hopping in a “kiddy pull” Being the father of two girls Coming down to your kid’s level Trying to put yourself in their shoes when your kids are hurt Parenting each child according...

We're going on an adventure with Ryan Grassley.  We explore opening the world to his friend Sam who has cerebral palsy, teaching kids to include everyone, and navigating this crazy adventure called fatherhood.  Join me and my guest Ryan Grassley who is the CMO of Extreme Motus and on a mission to make nature wheelchair accessible and working hard to be a great dad. Show highlights: His a...

This week we visit with Mr. Chazz Lewis.  He is passionate about working with young children and helping them discover learning and who they are as little humans. We explore overcoming powers struggles with kids and investing in their unique interests and gifts instead of your dreams.  Show Highlights: How he got started working with kids in education Parents initial skepticism of having...

What a phenomenal action-packed, fun-filled, family celebration of 4th of July, graduations, and taking my daughter to down to UVU to kick off another semester of college and D1 Volleyball. After a full day of flying stand by and walking into my home, I drop my bags by the door, walk into our bedroom kiss my beautiful wife and then collapse on our living room couch.  The peace and serenity of...

Sit down. Grab a cup of Joe or hot chocolate and join me as I visit with Shane Leketer AKA Liquid Shano on TikTok and host of the podcast Coffee Talk. Show highlights: How we connected on TikTok The importance and power of truly connecting with people His morning Cup of Joe to motivate and share an inspirational message Being the father of a 15 year old Blending what his experience with father and...

My guest this week is a new friend that I’ve made via TikTok. Every morning he hosts a “Virtual Hugs” show on TikTok where he visits with people and gives them a message of love and positivity while managing 18-month-old twins. Watching him juggle his kids and a live show I had to have him on as a guest. Show Highlights His love for people How he came up with HI! and Virtual Hugs Juggling two twin...

This week my heart has been weighed down by the events, we've witnessed since the murder of George Floyd. My heart and mind have been turned to our own experiences with the judicial system over the past 18 months.  I must admit that my assumptions and naivety have been jolted into a new reality. These combined with what we've witness over the past couple weeks has caused me to ask the questio...

This week my guest is Chuck Hill. He is the father of 6 children. He also works with men and young boys to help them develop the tools they need to be great men and fathers.  Join us as we explore: Raising 6 children Making time to play with your kids Chuck changing his work schedule so he could be truly present with his kids. Establishing a date night & consistently making time for your...