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Fathers Fire

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by Jody Sedrick

4.9(12 reviews)
284 episodes
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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 become the best men, husbands, and dads possible to leave a legacy that will endure.

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Episode thumbnail for 281 - How do you create a home where your kids feel safe, heard, and loved?

September 22, 2025

281 - How do you create a home where your kids feel safe, heard, and loved?

<p><br></p><p> 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.</p><p>They discuss:</p><ul><li><p>Buying their daughters’ first cars and the lessons hidden in the process</p></li><li><p>What emotional safety really looks like for kids—and how dads can foster it</p></li><li><p>Why many men only feel “allowed” to express anger or shut down</p></li><li><p>The masks fathers wear—and how to finally take them off</p></li><li><p>The importance of brotherhood and community for men</p></li><li><p>How to co-parent with respect and not use kids as weapons</p></li><li><p>Why relationships must be chosen daily, not assumed</p></li><li><p>Practical tools for managing emotions and showing up as a present father</p></li></ul><p>Whether you&#39;re a dad, mentor, or man on a journey of growth, this episode is a must-listen. It’s real. It&#39;s raw. And it might just be the mirror you’ve been avoiding.</p><p>👉 <strong>Subscribe, like, and share</strong> this episode with a dad who needs encouragement and truth.</p><p><br></p><p>Guest:</p><p>Chris Miller</p><p>Mechanics Garage</p><p>🎧 Enter the Garage Podcast by Chris: <a href="" target="_new" rel="noopener">enterthegarage.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Host:</p><p>Jody Sedrick</p><p>Fathers Fire</p><p>====================</p><p>Books by Jody Sedrick</p><p>But How Far Must I Go? A Journey in Faith <a href="https://a.co/d/1uqS0Ab">https://a.co/d/1uqS0Ab</a></p><p><br></p><p>Learn to Dance With the Currents of Life: When You Feel Like You’re Drowning </p><p><a href="https://a.co/d/h5NZzNu">https://a.co/d/h5NZzNu</a></p>

Episode thumbnail for 280 - Connection Over Correction: Building Your Dad Blueprint with Chris Miller

September 15, 2025

280 - Connection Over Correction: Building Your Dad Blueprint with Chris Miller

<p>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. </p><p><br></p><p>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 before correction” mantra and the three things every kid craves—feeling <strong>seen, safe, and heard</strong>. The guys dive into boundaries that unite (use <strong>we</strong> and <strong>I</strong>, not <strong>you</strong>), putting marriage first so kids feel the ripple of love, and Chris’s killer car analogies: maintain your engine (body), computers (mind), suspension (heart), and fuel system (spirit)—and be a man worthy of “high-octane” love. They close with honest talk on modeling growth, letting kids witness your repairs, and taking the first step: <strong>you go first</strong>.</p><p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p><ul><li><p>Blended family basics: set roles early with open, ongoing communication.</p></li><li><p>Don’t copy or invert your dad—<strong>author your own blueprint</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Lead with <strong>connection, not correction</strong>; listen between the words.</p></li><li><p>Kids remember how you made them feel: <strong>seen, safe, heard</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Protect the marriage: <strong>spouse first, kids second</strong>—love flows downstream.</p></li><li><p>Do your maintenance: body, mind, heart, spirit—be “high-octane” worthy.</p></li></ul><li><ul><li>Model accountability: apologize, grow out loud, and <strong>go first</strong>.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Tap in for the entire conversation.</p><p><br></p><p>Guest:</p><p><strong>Chris “The Mechanic” Miller</strong><br>Founder | Mechanic’s Garage<br>Coach | Author | Fatherhood Architect</p><p><a href="http://www.enterthegarage.com/" target="_blank">www.enterthegarage.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Host:</p><p>Jody Sedrick</p><p>Fathers Fire</p><p>==================</p><p>Books by Jody Sedrick</p><p>But How Far Must I Go? A journey in faith</p><p><a href="https://a.co/d/1uqS0Ab">https://a.co/d/1uqS0Ab</a> </p><p><br></p><p>Learn to Dance With the Currents of Life; When You Feel Like You’re Drowning</p><p><a href="https://a.co/d/h5NZzNu">https://a.co/d/h5NZzNu</a></p></li>

Episode thumbnail for 279 - From Heartbreak to Hope: A Father’s Story of Waiting, Adoption, and Unshakable Faith"

July 7, 2025

279 - From Heartbreak to Hope: A Father’s Story of Waiting, Adoption, and Unshakable Faith"

Host Jody Sedrick interviews Tyler Davis about his adoption journey, highlighting the emotional challenges, the importance of faith, and the need for strong support systems for fathers.

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What is Fathers Fire?

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 become the best men, husbands, and dads possible to leave a legacy that will endure.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates bi-weekly.

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This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

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