Are you ready for the greatest adventure of your life? In my weekly podcast, we explore the adventures, challenges, triumphs, sorrows, and the fun of being a dad. I am the father of 6 kids. My wife and I had four and then God blessed us with 2 more through adoption. I think I have a unique perspective and experience to help fathers become the best dad possible. I also love to interview other men trying to be great dads, step-dads, adopted dads, granddads, and foster dads. Let's help each other…
In this powerful episode of Fathers Fire , Jody Sedrick is joined again by Chris Miller for a deep, honest, and necessary conversation on fatherhood, emotional growth, and how to break generational patterns of silence and suppression. They discuss: Buying their daughters’ first cars and the lessons hidden in the process What emotional safety really looks like for kids—and how dads can foster it…
In this episode I sit down with Chris Miller—mechanic-turned “Fatherhood Architect,” coach, and founder of Mechanic’s Garage—for a real, practical talk on modern fatherhood. We unpack the chaos and beauty of blended families, why “respect” is earned not assumed, and how dads can design their own blueprint instead of repeating (or rebelling against) their upbringing. Chris shares his “connection…
This week on Father’s Fire , host Jody Sedrick sits down with Tyler Davis—a new dad, former youth pastor, and healthcare IT professional from Nashville—to dive deep into the emotional rollercoaster of domestic adoption, fatherhood, and the silent strength men carry in the process. Tyler shares the whirlwind story of adopting his son Cameron with his wife, the challenges they faced navigating the…
This week on the podcast, I’m talking about the power of speaking with grace. I’m sharing a favorite verse— Colossians 4:6 —which says: “Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, so that you know how to answer everyone.” It got me thinking: when we talk to our kids, are we building them up or breaking them down? Do our words give them confidence, hope, and a sense of being truly…
This week I share some thoughts after watching a video of a mom telling her boy "To stop crying, be a man". We've all done it. This starts at a very young age and is teaching our boys to suppress their emotions instead of giving them the tools to navigate them.
This week I sit down with Tommy Trenton Jr. to get his thoughts, experience, and perspective of being a dad. I love what he said "I was built for this! I was built to be a dad". We explore what he means and what it takes to be the dad that your kids need.Check it out!
Today I sit down with Tyler Butler; Father of 4, Recovering Alcoholic, Ironman Athlete and Keynote Speaker.Are you struggling with addiction and trying to figure out how to break the cycle? In this episode, ee dig deep in to overcoming addiction, mending relationships, being a single dad, and healing together. Guest: Tyler Butler https://www.ty-butler.com/ Host: Jody Sedrick Fathers Fire
This week I sit down with Rob Schruefer to explore his experience being a dad. My biggest take away "be annoyingly present as a dad". They may not appreciate it know but they will when they get older! Guest: Rob Schruefer Host Jody Sedrick Fathers Fire ========= Check out my books But How Far Must I Go? A journey in faith https://a.co/d/1uqS0Ab Learn to Dance With the Currents of Life; When You…
In this heartfelt episode of Fathers Fire, we dive into the nuances of fatherhood with guest Tracy Fisher. Navigating the complexities of co-parenting and blended family dynamics can be challenging. Tracy shares his journey of raising two sons in a positive co-parenting relationship with his ex-partner, how he fostered stability and love amid changes, and the challenges of integrating with his…