Fathers Fire

This I sit down with Alex Russell and explore what it takes to be a dad of a competitive athlete. We talk about the demands on you as a dad, figuring out how much to push them, and giving them the space to discover their own talents and commitment to the game.

I had the AMAZING opportunity to go down to El Salvador to be part of the 1st IDA Certified Detailer and Skills Validated training event with Jorge Rivera, Rigo Santana, Christian Ramos Pwee, Manuel Martinez, Steve Thompson, and Little Steve (The Detail Kid). I share some thoughts and observations about being a dad from my experience in El Salvador.

How do you work through betrayal and disappointment?

Today I share some thoughts on how to work through being disappointed and let down by others while not becoming hardened in our heart.

Thanks for joining me every week!

Jody

Also 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 Feel Like You’re Drowning

https://a.co/d/h5NZzNu

This week I sit down with Steve Thompson to explore how he balances time between all of his kids.

• How do you balance the time between all of your kids especially when one is a YouTube sensation and traveling the world?
• Meeting the emotional needs of children
• Finding a way to connect one on one with your children
• Setting your schedule around your family
• Are you late with your kids?
• If they don't have a plan will they fail? And have you failed?
• How do you prepare your kids for success and failure?
• Driven for success or more relaxed? Which is right?
• Parenting so that you diminish regret
• "Smart" vs "Street Smarts"

Guest:

Steve Thompson

Detail Doctors

https://www.detaildrs.com/

Hosts:Jody Sedrick

This week I sit down with my friend Joab Flores. We talk about the very real feelings that accompany enforcing consequences on your kids when the don't live up to the family rules.

Guest

Joab Flores

Today I sit down with my friend Joe Kimball to talk about not seeing the impact of what you do as a dad until later.

• Was I to hard on my kids?
• Balancing the line between being hard and abusive
• Setting the pattern and expectation of eating together as a family
• Owning your mistakes and becoming the kind of dad you want to be.
• How did you feel as a kid?
• Getting to the age where your kids are teaching you lessons
• Now the kids are moving out what are the conversations like with his wife

Guest

Joe Kimball

Host

Jody Sedrick

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Check out my 1st Book "Learn To Dance With The Currents of Life - When You Feel Like You're Drowning"

Order on Amazon https://a.co/d/0q8xo6r

2nd Books "But How Far Must I Go?" A Journey In Faith

Scheduled to launch Saturday March 2nd

Yesterday I got a private text message congratulating me and Judie Sedrick for our 35th Wedding Anniversary. This person also commented how he had always felt like his marriage was a burden instead of being founded on friendship and love. I thought I'd share 10 things that have helped Judie and I build our relationship over the past 35 years. I hope these help you and would love to hear what you've found helpful

1. Be in hot pursuit of your wife
2. Little things matter
3. Sarcasm can cut the heart
4. Date night
5. Let it go! It’s not that important
6. Be the protector of her heart in how you speak to her and about her
7. Be present- just because you're there doesn’t mean you’re there
8. Dream, plan, and work together
9. If you are a couple of faith pray together
10. Love fiercely

Last week I had an experience that really got me thinking about how we treat the women in our life. It got me thinking about 3 key things that we need to teach our daughters:

1. You have a voice and deserve to be seen

2. It's ok to be strong, intelligent, beautiful and sexy. (It's not your fault he's a pig)

3. You belong, you are precious, and I love being with you as your dad

I'd love to hear your comments!

Jody

What do you do when life hits you with unexpected storms?

For the past couple of days I've been troubled by a post that I saw on Facebook that basically said "Carry Your Own Burden". When I think about the fact that 70% of all suicides are men I think there has to be a better way than "Carry Your Own Burden" or "Pull yourself up by the bootstraps". I explore some thoughts about creating an environment were we can support and love each other through our dark moments and be there for each other.

I'd love to hear your thoughts

Have a blessed day! And be the blessing that someone needs.

Cheers

Jody Sedrick