Byron Ricks & Josh Warmbrodt

The Father Factor Podcast

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The Father Factor Podcast with Byron Ricks, Joshua Warmbrodt, and Brandon Ricks What happens when fatherhood leaves a void—or when it shows up with strength, wisdom, and love? Join Byron Ricks, author of Searching for Dad: The Nine Side Effects of Growing Up Fatherless and How to Overcome Them , alongside co-hosts Joshua Warmbrodt and Brandon Ricks, for honest, transformative conversations about fatherhood, identity, healing, and legacy. Whether you’re navigating life without a father, striving to become the father you never had, or raising a child impacted by fatherlessness—this podcast is fo...

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Byron Ricks & Josh Warmbrodt

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Education

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Latest episode

Apr 22, 2026

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Episodes

Decoding the Dynamics of Relationships, Divorce, and Estate Planning 17.07.2023

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a man, who was living irresponsibly, undergoes a transformation and takes on life's most serious responsibilities? How does his past influence his present and future, especially when it comes to nurturing relationships and imparting wisdom to the next generation? Let's traverse this intriguing journey with our guest for today, Fred Heyman, a legal exper...

The Crucial Role of Fathers in Early Childhood 11.07.2023

Send us Fan Mail What does Father's Day truly mean to you? Is it just a regular day, or does it hold a deeper significance? We're taking a hard look at the history and evolution of Father's Day, pondering the gap of 58 years between its inception and the first celebration of Mother's Day. We're peeling back layers of societal expectations and media portrayals of fatherhood...

Navigating Illness, Fatherhood, Divorce and Faith with Attorney Fred Haiman 05.07.2023

Send us Fan Mail Meet the extraordinary Fred Haiman, an attorney whose story is anything but ordinary. Fred lets us in on his journey of survival and faith, recounting a time when he was in critical condition for 10 days after his intestines ruptured. This life-altering event not only challenged his faith but also strengthened it, leading him on a path of closer relationship with God. Hang on to e...

The Legacy of Choices: Lessons from a Family Reunion 28.06.2023

Send us Fan Mail What if the process of healing and reconciliation within our families could pave the way for generational progression? The answer lies in our latest episode where we traverse the compelling journey of family reconnection, generational impact, and the potent power of forgiveness. I'm your host, Byron Ricks, and together with my son, Brandon, we recount our deeply personal enco...

There Are No Accidental Kids, Just Accidental Parents. 21.06.2023

Send us Fan Mail Author Mike Ryherd has returned to talk about his new book "Kids Sold Separately."  And share his story with The Father Factor Podcast Family. Mike:   Ever felt parental abandonment or neglect? How about that your past had too strong a grip on your future? What about the sting of a betrayal or the despair of all hope being lost? Ever met anyone who was human trafficked?...

A Lie Exposed Is Powerless 13.06.2023

Send us Fan Mail Our first episode back from spring break finds us chopping it up with guest Author Mike Ryherd.  Mike has done an invaluable service to parents by providing them with the 52 most common lies society tell our children. We are living in a culture of compromise, and parents unwillingly contribute to agreeing with these lies because they are either not aware of their origin, or they h...

My Father Zig Ziglar A Son's Story 17.05.2023

Send us Fan Mail Legacy is when you teach and transfer the habits that build character, integrity, and wisdom that will ripple through eternity. When you attend Tom’s keynotes, you will learn to transfer your legacy by design, not by chance. Significance is when you help others Be, Do, and Have more than they thought possible. The secret to becoming significant is by equipping others to do the sam...

Understanding How Side -Effects Can Affect You Today 02.05.2023

Send us Fan Mail We titled this Podcast "The Father Factor" because "Fathers Count positively or negatively.  Whether these experiences are positive or negative they can create side-effects. In this episode Byron & Josh share stories that they experienced growing up in fatherless homes and the side effects they have had to deal with.  Josh is bi-racial and grew up with his white...

Television and Social Media's Influence On Kids 25.04.2023

Send us Fan Mail The benefits of technology and media are numerous for children as they make learning fun and an engaging experience for them. However, to maintain a healthy balance, it is crucial for parents to think about both the good and bad effects of media on children . While Smart Devices are an inseparable part of our lives, parents may want to know how much Smart Device time children shou...

Three Side Effects of Growing Up Fatherless 18.04.2023

Send us Fan Mail In the first episode speaker and author Byron Ricks and his Co-Host Josh Warmbrodt introduce three of the nine side effects of growing fatherless or without the interaction and influence of a father. These were thee of the side effects that Byron uncovered in his research for the book "Searching For Dad."  Girls that grow up without a mother and have no connection to the...

The Father Factor #035 - My Grandfather Had 27 Kids by Sisters 07.03.2023

Send us Fan Mail The Father Factor is a Podcast where renown Speaker and Author Byron Ricks, MA. transforms the moving lessons from his own life into a road map to guide other men who grew up without fathers, fathers looking to reconnect with sons, mothers who are raising fatherless boys, and young men who are presently fatherless. His Bestselling Book  Searching for Dad: Nine Side-Effects of Grow...

The Father Factor #034 - A DNA Reunion - Meeting My Lost Aunt For The First Time 28.02.2023

Send us Fan Mail The Father Factor is a Podcast where renown Speaker and Author Byron Ricks, MA. transforms the moving lessons from his own life into a road map to guide other men who grew up without fathers, fathers looking to reconnect with sons, mothers who are raising fatherless boys, and young men who are presently fatherless. His Bestselling Book  Searching for Dad: Nine Side-Effects of Grow...

The Father Factor #033 - Should Mothers Who Prevent Fathers From Seeing Their Children Be In Jail? 21.02.2023

Send us Fan Mail The Father Factor is a Podcast where renown Speaker and Author Byron Ricks, MA. transforms the moving lessons from his own life into a road map to guide other men who grew up without fathers, fathers looking to reconnect with sons, mothers who are raising fatherless boys, and young men who are presently fatherless. His Bestselling Book  Searching for Dad: Nine Side-Effects of Grow...

The Father Factor #032 - The Consequences of -I Don't Need a Man To Raise My Child 14.02.2023

Send us Fan Mail The Father Factor is a Podcast where renown Speaker and Author Byron Ricks, MA. transforms the moving lessons from his own life into a road map to guide other men who grew up without fathers, fathers looking to reconnect with sons, mothers who are raising fatherless boys, and young men who are presently fatherless. His Bestselling Book  Searching for Dad: Nine Side-Effects of Grow...

The Father Factor #031 - Is Marriage For Ever? 27.12.2022

Send us Fan Mail The Father Factor is a Podcast where renown Speaker and Author Byron Ricks, MA. transforms the moving lessons from his own life into a road map to guide other men who grew up without fathers, fathers looking to reconnect with sons, mothers who are raising fatherless boys, and young men who are presently fatherless. His Bestselling Book  Searching for Dad: Nine Side-Effects of Grow...

The Father Factor #030 - My Dad Spanked me From Home All the Way to School 20.12.2022

Send us Fan Mail The Father Factor is a Podcast where renown Speaker and Author Byron Ricks, MA. transforms the moving lessons from his own life into a road map to guide other men who grew up without fathers, fathers looking to reconnect with sons, mothers who are raising fatherless boys, and young men who are presently fatherless. His Bestselling Book  Searching for Dad: Nine Side-Effects of Grow...

The Father Factor #029 - Side Effects of a Fatherless Childhood - The First 3 13.12.2022

Send us Fan Mail The Father Factor is a Podcast where Renown Speaker and Author Byron Ricks, MA. transforms the moving lessons from his own life into a road map to guide other men who grew up without fathers, fathers looking to reconnect with sons, mothers who are raising fatherless boys, and young men who are presently fatherless. His Bestselling Book  Searching for Dad: Nine Side-Effects of Grow...

The Father Factor #028 - My dad used to punch me in the nose at 3 years old. Now I'm a Fortune 500 CEO 06.12.2022

Send us Fan Mail The Father Factor is a Podcast where renown Speaker and Author Byron Ricks, MA. transforms the moving lessons from his own life into a road map to guide other men who grew up without fathers, fathers looking to reconnect with sons, mothers who are raising fatherless boys, and young men who are presently fatherless. His Bestselling Book  Searching for Dad: Nine Side-Effects of Grow...

The Father Factor #027 - Side Effects of Growing up Fatherless and How to Overcome Them Part II 29.11.2022

Send us Fan Mail The Father Factor is a Podcast where renown Speaker and Author Byron Ricks, MA. transforms the moving lessons from his own life into a road map to guide other men who grew up without fathers, fathers looking to reconnect with sons, mothers who are raising fatherless boys, and young men who are presently fatherless. His Bestselling Book  Searching for Dad: Nine Side-Effects of Grow...

The Father Factor #026 - Side Effects of Growing up Fatherless and How to Overcome Them Part I 22.11.2022

Send us Fan Mail The Father Factor is a Podcast where renown Speaker and Author Byron Ricks, MA. transforms the moving lessons from his own life into a road map to guide other men who grew up without fathers, fathers looking to reconnect with sons, mothers who are raising fatherless boys, and young men who are presently fatherless. His Bestselling Book  Searching for Dad: Nine Side-Effects of Grow...

The Father Factor #025 - NFL Player Hears I Love You from His Father for the First Time at 42 years Part II 15.11.2022

Send us Fan Mail The Father Factor is a Podcast where renown Speaker and Author Byron Ricks, MA. transforms the moving lessons from his own life into a road map to guide other men who grew up without fathers, fathers looking to reconnect with sons, mothers who are raising fatherless boys, and young men who are presently fatherless. His Bestselling Book  Searching for Dad: Nine Side-Effects of Grow...

The Father Factor #024 - NFL Player Hears I Love You from His Father for the First Time at 42 years 08.11.2022

Send us Fan Mail The Father Factor is a Podcast where renown Speaker and Author Byron Ricks, MA. transforms the moving lessons from his own life into a road map to guide other men who grew up without fathers, fathers looking to reconnect with sons, mothers who are raising fatherless boys, and young men who are presently fatherless. His Bestselling Book  Searching for Dad: Nine Side-Effects of Grow...

The Father Factor #023 - From Extreme Poverty to Emmy Award TV Show 01.11.2022

Send us Fan Mail The Father Factor is a Podcast where renown Speaker and Author Byron Ricks, MA. transforms the moving lessons from his own life into a road map to guide other men who grew up without fathers, fathers looking to reconnect with sons, mothers who are raising fatherless boys, and young men who are presently fatherless. His Bestselling Book  Searching for Dad: Nine Side-Effects of Grow...

The Father Factor #022 - My dad used to punch me in the nose at 3 years old. Now I'm a Fortune 500 CEO 25.10.2022

Send us Fan Mail The Father Factor is a Podcast where renown Speaker and Author Byron Ricks, MA. transforms the moving lessons from his own life into a road map to guide other men who grew up without fathers, fathers looking to reconnect with sons, mothers who are raising fatherless boys, and young men who are presently fatherless. His Bestselling Book  Searching for Dad: Nine Side-Effects of Grow...

The Father Factor #021 - The Challenges of being a Black dad in a Multi-Racial Relationship 18.10.2022

Send us Fan Mail The Father Factor is a Podcast where renown Speaker and Author Byron Ricks, MA. transforms the moving lessons from his own life into a road map to guide other men who grew up without fathers, fathers looking to reconnect with sons, mothers who are raising fatherless boys, and young men who are presently fatherless. His Bestselling Book  Searching for Dad: Nine Side-Effects of Grow...

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