Jody And Judie Sedrick - Podcast Details

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Fathers Fire255 - The Secret to 35 Years of MarriageYesterday 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 Be in hot pursuit of your wife Little things matter Sarcasm can cut the heart Date night Let it go! It’s not that important Be th...2024-02-2025 min

Into The Grey10 - Judge less love more!We can be very hard and judgmental of others. Our expectations can create walls of understanding and empathy for others as they walk through the journeys of life. We sit down this week to explore how we can judge less and love more. Show Highlights: 0:00 Intro 05:30 my personal barometer to see if I’m judging 11:15 You don’t know the backstory 16:15 Tell me why? 20:00 To help or not to help 26:00 Expectations 30:00 Giving ourselves grace The podcast mentioned in this...2023-07-2442 min

Into The Grey09 - What Did You Expect When We Decided to Have KidsToday I flip the script and interview Judie about her perspective on what it means to be a dad. 0:00 Intro 03:30 Not seeing the traditional roles of mother and father because both parents were working 08:00 What expectations did she have coming into the marriage and having kids 12:30 Dad is the heavy 15:00 Being raised in a yelling home 17:30 When he decided to have kids what was your expectation? Hosts Judie & Jody Sedrick 2023-06-2045 min

Into The Grey08 - Masculinity, Traditional Roles of a Dad, and Trauma Are Impacting Men Trying to Be Good DadsSociety has placed expectations of what it means to be a man, masculinity, and traditional roles of father that have made it difficult for some men to navigate being a present and engaged dad in their family. In this episode, Judie asks Jody questions about his podcast Fathers Fire. We explore conversations that he's had with hundreds of men about the role of a father and the impact of society's expectations (sometimes very black and white) on Dad which can be both positive and negative on the family. Hosts: Jody and Judie...2023-06-0245 min

Into The Grey07 - I Was Outside Looking inThis past weekend we celebrated the graduation of our daughter Ke'ilani from UVU. It was a fantastic weekend! But Jody had an experience that made him feel like was outside looking in, like a viewer instead of a participant. Join us was we explore a transition that is happening right before our eyes that we're sure other people go through, especially as they become empty nesters. 0:00 Intro 02:00 Watching a new interaction with our daughter 06:00 Just a transition 9:00 Go Soar/Why not you? 13:00 transition points - reject...2023-05-1720 min

Into The Grey06 - “Can you have a strong relationship even if you’re not on the same page?”This week Judie and Jody sit down and explore working through the differences of a relationship. Those differences can be stark, at times unsettling but with the right focus and purposeful attention, those differences can be brought together to harmonize in a beautiful and fulfilling way. Show Highlights: 0:00 Intro - Did I really take a nap? 03:00 Breaking down tradition and being curious 08:30 - bringing two different people together and creating harmony in your relationship 13:00 Finding peace and harmony in differences 16:30 Composing a life of...2023-04-2434 min

Into The Grey05 - Self Care Is The PrescriptionAre you emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually drained? We discuss the prescription to rejuvenate and revive our spirit. 0:00 Welcome/Intro 2:00 Prescription for your emotional health 4:00 Major tragedies can force us to make time for ourself 7:00 Where did “pull yourself up by the bootstraps” and “grind, grind” come from? 12:00 What does time for me look like? And why do I feel selfish? 19:00 Releasing work 24:00 We feel guilty for taking time to replenish ourself Hosts: Jody and Judie Se...2023-04-0830 min

Into The Grey04 - Life in Black and White is Boring!This week Judie and I discuss the glaring fact that life is not black and white. And if it was it would be very predictable and boring. There is a lot of grey in life especially when weighed against what we should do, what's expected, what is tradition, what is acceptable, and honestly just making decisions. How have you overcome black-and-white thinking or has your world become more black-and-white? Thanks for joining the conversation Cheers! Jody and Judie 2023-03-1027 min

Into The Grey03 - What I Would Tell My Younger SelfWhat would you tell your 18/20-year-old self about relationships, careers, and spirituality? That is if you would listen. In today's episode explore what we would share with our younger selves. What would you tell yourself? Cheers! Jody & Judie 2023-02-2441 min

Into The Grey02 - Mindset LoopIn today’s episode, we share with you one of the three shades of our "Into The Grey" podcast…. the grey matter in between your ears. We marvel about the mind and explore how if you can control your thoughts you can control the outcome. A lot of things can be taken from you, but never your thoughts. Check it out! Show highlights: 0:00 Intro 2:30 How did I get through certain seasons of life? 4:00 Why do we focus on the negative? 12:00 Once you learn how to die you learn...2023-02-1038 min

Into The Grey01 - Birth That Baby!Judie and I have been mulling over the idea of starting a new podcast for over a year and we’ve finally gave birth to it!! Launching….”Into the Grey” Us humans tend to think of things in black and white, right and wrong, and your side or my side, when there is a lot of grey in between. We have come to realize that the GREY area is synonymous with GROWTH. Our goal in this new podcast is to explore the nuances of life - of growing and becoming. We will explore everything...2023-01-2734 min

Fathers Fire103 - Walking Your Daughter Down The Aisle - Chad SedrickWedding 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 Trusting her choice in a man Appreciating how his new son-in-law pursues his daughter What did he counsel his daughter and...2020-10-2725 min

Fathers Fire100 - A Mother's Perspective On Being a Dad - Judie SedrickIt'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 quiet dad Incredible work ethic If it was time for WWF wrestling he would just change the channel Lessons for d...2020-10-0539 min $Choose Don\'t Excuse$ Choose Don't Excuse62. Break the Funk with 5G2020 got you in a funk? COVID, BLM, concerns about work, family issues, the elections, and a myriad of other things can REALLY weigh on your heart and mind. We explore “5G” solutions to help you break the funk to not only survive but thrive during challenging times 5G's to Break the funk Grace Grounding your heart Gratitude God Goodness Have a blessed day! Jody & Judie Contact us at choosedontexcuse@gmail.com Instagram: Judie - Https://instagram.com/choosed_dont_excuse Jody - https://instagram.com...2020-08-1435 min $Choose Don\'t Excuse$ Choose Don't Excuse61. Seeing Light and Hope in Dark MomentsIt's been a minute since we sat down and recorded a podcast. Some heavy challenges have come to a head this summer for our family so we thought we'd talk about "Seeing Light and Hope in Dark Moments". This is as much a conversation for us at is for you. Show Highlights: Resetting We tend to give, give, give and not make time for ourselves Why do I have to cry? Why am I not strong? Recognize you are in seasons Being overwhelmed by what is happening in the world The true core of today's...2020-08-0729 min

Fathers Fire90. Bonding, Big Dreams, Fights and Becoming a Family - An Interview with my daughter Jessica SedrickThis 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 - signing with a modeling agency Devon helping Jessica pursue who dream of being a model Pursing her dream of being a model and almost giving up on her drea...2020-08-0330 min $Choose Don\'t Excuse$ Choose Don't Excuse60. Effort Over ExcusesHappy Memorial Day Weekend! First of all we want to thank all of the men and women who have dedicated their lives to fight for and preserve freedom. We truly appreciate your dedication, sacrifice and service. Are you tired of the excuses? Excuses from other people frustrate you but why do we let ourselves get away with excuses? Time to reset, put forth some serious effort, not.meager attempt, and really pursue our goals Show highlights: Thank you to all the men and women who serve in the military 10 Day Challenge group - to...2020-05-2330 min

Fathers Fire65. Breaking Generational Curses - Brian EcholsThis week I explore breaking generational curses with Brian Echols. We explore things about how he has broken the cycle to ensure his kids have the dad he always wanted. Men can break the cycle and create a new legacy for our kids and generations to come. Show Highlights Shout out to the Michigan State University Spartan Dogs Training his son Power who signed with North Carolina Tar Heels Teaching his son the way he would’ve liked to have been taught Teaching your kids to be humble and to let their actions speak to who th...2020-05-1852 min

Fathers Fire56. Mother's Day Tribute Day 10 by Devon SedrickHappy Mother's Day! it is our 10th day of Mother's Day May and actually Mother's Day. I want to express my love for my mom, my beautiful wife - Judie Sedrick, my sisters, sister-in-laws, nieces, and other amazing women in my life. My son Devon Michael Sedrick shares his Mother's Day message of love as well. To all of you ladies thank you for your love, dedication, and service. We love you! Happy Mother's Day!2020-05-1103 min $Choose Don\'t Excuse$ Choose Don't Excuse59. Are you Carrying the Weight Or Is It Carrying You?Are you carrying the weight or is the weight carrying or even crushing you? Today we explore effectively managing and even thriving through the challenging moments of life. Show Highlights: Working out together - Amoila Ceasar coaching us to push through the pain and manage the weight Are you in control? Even under extreme pressure you can perform Challenges of life can weigh on our mind and spirit or we can become stronger through the experience What do you do to carry the weight? We as leaders can't lead without self mastery The first...2020-05-0829 min $Choose Don\'t Excuse$ Choose Don't Excuse58. Complainer or CreatorDoes Corona have you complaining or creating? Complaining and grumbling is easy! Creativity can take a little more effort but the rewards are far greater! What are you doing to get creative during this time of being “Safe at Home”? Show highlights: Ke’ilani’s volleyball team encouraging the team mates to learn something new every week. Kids thinking out side of the box Opposition creates innovation and creativity Challenge with complainers Getting creative with kids at home Finding more effective ways to work together at work and at home Biggest challenge is the illness and not bein...2020-04-2333 min

Fathers Fire44. Single Dad to Blended Family - Chris WilliamsChris Williams a former SWAT Team member and now the owner of Coast Custom Detail is my guest this week. We explore the challenge of being a single dad and transitioning to a blended family with his Fiance Marcy. Show highlights: Working shift work as a member of the SWAT Team The blessing of having his sister and mother to help take care of his girls Balancing being a great parent and working to support the family Hard times living on a Police Officers salary Sacrificing for his girls Instilling confidence and faith in his girls B...2020-04-2018 min

Fathers Fire43. Newly Wed to Newly Dad with Jonah GomezThis week we meet with Jonah Gomez who in the words of his Instagram profile is a 👨‍👩‍👧 Father and Husband 📈Entrepreneur 🎙Motivational Speaker ✈️Travel Addict 🏡Real Estate Investor He has a PASSION for being a dad that is infectious. Join us for the conversation Show Highlights: Going from newly wed to newly dad Undervalue stay at home moms Being a father is the MOST important thing Parenting is a shared adventure - diapers and all Always nurturing the relationship with your wife Traveling with his wife and 2 year old daughter Exposing yo...2020-04-1336 min $Choose Don\'t Excuse$ Choose Don't Excuse57. Blessings of CoronaWeeks into Corona Craziness we are ready for a break. But has Corona been all bad? Today we explore the blessings of Corona. That Show Highlights: Corona has made us all equal in the since that everybody has the same issue Spending time together as a family that we may not have done Watching the clock when we are with our kids - rushing moments Focus on what we can control so we don’t go into a dark space Social Distancing - change to Physical Distancing with Social Connection Judie purposefully being cheerful to lift ot...2020-04-0934 min

Fathers Fire42. "Push My Limits for My Son" - Kalob ValleThis week I visit with Kalob Valle who is the father an active 2 year old. He and his wife are expecting their 2nd child. We explore not only being a young dad and making the decision to be a stay at home dad. Show highlights: How he and is wife prepared themselves for their first son Deciding that he would be a stay at home dad and his wife work outside the home The joy and challenge of being a stay at home dad How Corona has affected his family Preparing for their 2nd child • His work wit...2020-04-0627 min $Choose Don\'t Excuse$ Choose Don't Excuse56 - Conquering CoronaThe entire world is talking about and affected by the Corona Virus. We're not letting it hold us down. We explore adjustments we are making at home and work to stay on a positive and productive track. Corona is not going to hold us down. Let's foster a spirit of love, support, resilience and action so we can all rise up this challenge. Show Highlights Shifts we’ve made at work to accommodate the impact of Corona The power of daily standup and accountability Judie’s baptism by fire at Alaska Airlines Corona has forced us t...2020-03-2136 min $Choose Don\'t Excuse$ Choose Don't Excuse55. Be Like WaterLife is extremely dynamic and ever changing. Events in the world have everyone wondering what to do. When we embrace the dynamic nature of life the ups and downs, the curves and unexpected events of life that impact us we learn that life is fluid. How we respond determines our happiness and success in life. Show highlights: The fluid nature of life Bruce Lee “Be Like Water” Are we allowing fear to determine the decisions we make? You need to make sure you look at the big picture Learning to know when you need to be flui...2020-03-1228 min $Choose Don\'t Excuse$ Choose Don't Excuse54. It's Not Extra. It's NeededNew ventures mean new challenges and opportunities to grow. Do we double down to ensure that we exceed? Or do we expect it to come easy and complain because we “have to do extra”? Are you willing to do what’s needed? Show highlights Judie’s favorite place to get dark chocolate Inspired by Judie doubling down to make sure she succeeds at her new job What are you doing to invest in yourself? “I don’t view it as extra” How are you owning up? Are you wiling to pay the costs of that goal? Decide that it...2020-03-0539 min $Choose Don\'t Excuse$ Choose Don't ExcuseEp 53. More Open Arms. Less Iron Fists - Loving through SuicideThis week we discuss curve balls that life consistency throws at you. One of the biggest curveballs you can face is a loved one attempting to commit suicide. Join us as we have a very heartfelt discussion, and explore our own experience with suicide. We’ve learned from very personal experience that it affects everyone in the family. Show highlights: Fun curveballs - Starting something new The challenge of learning something new - bridges aren’t built in a day Learning how to handle the unexpected “curve balls” of low Two people very close to us trying t...2020-02-2749 min

Fathers FireEp 35. 31st Wedding AnniversaryThis week marks my 31st wedding anniversary to the love of my Judie Sedrick. I thought we'd explore some key ingredients to fostering and building a long term relationship with your wife. Show highlights: Laying side by side with my dad in the sunny windows Only puppy love The only time a saw my dad really lose his cool was when we didn’t treat our mom with respect I was asked how do you create a strong marriage Commitment, forgiveness, love, and determination to work through challenges The love you have for your wife is th...2020-02-1741 min $Choose Don\'t Excuse$ Choose Don't Excuse52. Core Values and Self LawsWow, what a week! Judie started a new job at Alaska airlines - a dream come true for her to work in the travel industry. We explore her first week of training and the core values of Alaska. This launches a great discussion on establishing and living by core values and self laws. Show highlights: Judie's first week of training The 5 core values of Alaska Airlines Setting up and living by your own core values Garret Kroon's principle of establishing Self Laws Core values keep you centered when the challenges or unexpected of life hit...2020-02-1335 min

Fathers Fire34. The Father Wound Pt 2. How it effects kids.This week we have a followup discussion with Garret Kroon. We explore how “The Father Wound” affects our children. We look at 4 keys areas where the lack of father engagement has profound effects on children. The four areas Garret shares are the father who is distant, cold, missing in action or completely tyrannical. Show highlights: Going through the motions but really trying to escape through work, sports, or other activities The missing dad - not just out of the house, work, Sports Center Kids long for a connection Neglectful fathers - often don’t have the abilit...2020-02-1041 min $Choose Don\'t Excuse$ Choose Don't Excuse51. The Power of MINDSET!We are back together. Jody spent the last week in Orlando attending and speaking at the Mobile Tech Expo. Jody's experience in a triathlon, the Kansas City Chiefs come back in the 2nd half of the Super Bowl, and Judie giving birth serve as the backdrop to the power of MINDSET in helping you push through obstacles to achieve your goal. Show highlights: 1st Super Bowl Judie and I weren’t together to watch the game. Jody Speaking at Mobile Tech Expo - 2020 Vision - Maniacal focus on your business Down 10 points, the Kansas City Chiefs, st...2020-02-0632 min

Fathers Fire33. The Father Wound pt1. An Interview With Garret KroonThis week I visit with my good friend Garret Kroon. Garret is a licensed counselor focusing on family and couple therapy. He specializes in anxiety and trauma working with men and young men who have experienced emotional or physical trauma. We discuss what he terms “The Father Wound”; a wound in our heart in the shape of our father. Show highlights: The hole in men’s hearts that they can’t face or it is difficult to face. Men or boys who come in for addiction, anxiety or depression help invariably have a hole in their heart sh...2020-02-0335 min $Choose Don\'t Excuse$ Choose Don't Excuse50. Mamba OutWe along with the rest of the world were sucker-punched with the news of the death of Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and 7 others in a horrible plane crash on January 26, 2020. Our hearts are heavy thinking about the families who lost their loved ones so unexpectedly. Life can really throw you some unexpected curves. We thought we'd share some of our thoughts and even an indirect personal experience with Kobe. The unexpected and unknowns of life Pondering our own mortality and how we are serving our family and others Moments can be upsetting but are they truly...2020-01-3031 min

Fathers Fire32. Kobe Bryant LegacyWow! The Sporting World and our family was shocked today with the death of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna in a horrible helicopter crash. I couldn't believe it when my son came upstairs just before Sunday Brunch to share the unbelievable fan. My son is a HUGE basketball fan so our discussion centered around the loss and legacy of such an amazing man on and off the court. Join me as we give a very small tribute to Kobe and share a personal experience I had watching Kobe not as an athlete as a dad. Thank...2020-01-2711 min $Choose Don\'t Excuse$ Choose Don't Excuse49. Live Your Life On PurposeLife can be overwhelming and all consuming. Living with purpose enables us to turn the unmanageable into the meaningful. Join us as we discuss how we can life with greater purpose. Show highlights: We are putting together the finishing touches on the 2020 Vision Workshop - Launch date Feb 3rd Comparing our lives to others - comparing someone else's chapter 28 to our Chapter 3 Focus on your purpose instead of your destination My journey looks different than your journey Shon Hart - I want you to live in chapters Don’t fast fo...2020-01-2342 min $Choose Don\'t Excuse$ Choose Don't Excuse48. TBH - To Be HonestTBH - To Be Honest We’ve had a number of experiences this week that have made us take a serious look at ourselves. We’re talking about taking a hard, honest look at ourselves and how we need to improve on a personal level. That honesty can be brutal but is exactly what when need to grow. Show Highlights The last 4 days have really made us look at ourselves and how we are interacting with our kids Judie’s thoughts on Ep. 207 of Secret to Success Do we stop to look at who we rea...2020-01-1641 min

Fathers FireEp. 30 - Dealing with the "Broken" ChildTake a walk with me in the snow as I share a VERY challenging week with my daughter. Straight up gents, this was a week of testing my patience, my internal resolve to truly love and support my daughter as she was truly struggling with some internal challenges. Fortunately, I'm blessed with an amazing wife who provides me and we provide each other a "parent check" to make sure we are acting in a positive, loving way with our kids especially when they are being difficult. Show highlights: Shout out to Sean Brasfield for releasing his f...2020-01-1415 min $Choose Don\'t Excuse$ Choose Don't Excuse47. College Bound and BIG TransitionsOur baby girl is off to college. Where did the time go? We explore transitions that come in our life and if we are truly taking advantage of those moments. Show highlights: Transitions our kids are going through A personal tour of UVU with Coach Sam Atoa Words of Wisdom from Coach Sam Atoa On-Time is late be early Filipino time versus military time We need to foster a culture or respect The power of setting a culture Take advantage of the moment Boils down to what is important to you Yep, 2020 is about transitions...2020-01-0933 min $Choose Don\'t Excuse$ Choose Don't Excuse46. 2020 Live with Intention and PurposeHappy New Year. As you know we have been talking a lot about developing and capturing 2020 Vision for the new year. It’s more than resolutions and goals. Many feel like they “fell off the wagon” during the holidays. Remember you are not restarting you are building on a foundation you already have What makes January 1st different than yesterday? We have an opportunity everyday to reset Set a goal and then deconstruct so that you can set milestones to check progress throughout the year Own the moment and manage the minutes and day Role of being positive in ach...2020-01-0244 min

Fathers Fire28. Get off The CouchGood morning gents! This week we have a candid discussion about getting off the couch and spending deliberate time with your kids and wife. Show Highlights: Fun things we did as a family over the Christmas break. (A lot of them didn't cost any money) Nice compliment my wife received about our family My experience with counseling a young couple who was struggling in their marriage and he was complaining about lack of intimacy Yes, you're tired when you get home so is your wife. Help her so you can have some time together Get off...2019-12-3028 min $Choose Don\'t Excuse$ Choose Don't Excuse45. 2020 Focus Word Reveals & 2020 Vision WorkshopMerry Christmas! We are truly enjoying the holiday season. We are super excited to have our son Devon and his partner Matt join us for this week's episode of Choose Don't Excuse. Show highlights: Having all of our kids home for Christmas Christmas Olympics Judie and I reveal our 2020 Focus Words We discuss how we came up with having a focus word for the year Devon shares his strategy of focus words on a daily, weekly and yearly basis Matt's thoughts on focus words as this is the first time he's heard of using them...2019-12-2649 min

Fathers FireTeaching Your Kids Hunting and Entrepreneurship - Interview with Oscar WilliamsonThis morning I visit with Oscar Williamson owner of Catch and Release Cammo a C-Sik Fishing Apparel. Join us as we discuss taking your kids on that first hunting trip, starting his business with his entire family, and fueling his son Parker's interest in running the business and helping him develop his own product to take to market. Show highlights: Starting his hunting apparel business centered around creating quality and affordable product for youth Counting down the days to take his son out on his first hunt Teaching your kids to hunt. Holding back and letting...2019-12-2321 min $Choose Don\'t Excuse$ Choose Don't Excuse44 - 2020 VisionWe are truly ENJOYING the Christmas Season. Our kids are already talking about what time they will wake up on Christmas morning. We have also been working on a new online workshop title 2020 Vision that will help you kick off the New Year. We’re not just talking 2020 vision we’re driving toward 3D Vision for the new year. Show Highlights: Looking forward to 2020 - We’re working on something to help you focus on and achieve your goals Let’s go beyond 2020 vision to 3D We finished The Work - 6 weeks of serious HIIT workouts while do...2019-12-1932 min

Fathers Fire26. Breaking the Generational Curse of Fatherless Sons - An Interview with Sean BrasfieldThis week I meet with my good friend Sean Brasfield. We discuss overcoming the generational curse of fatherlessness. Sean openly shares his experience and feelings of not having his father around as a young boy. Show highlights The impact of being a fatherless son As a boy wrestled with the thought “am I not good enough for my father”? His father thought he needed to give him things, what Sean really wanted was his time and love The Impact of his father’s death on him at the age of 19 Missing the blueprint of becoming a man - tr...2019-12-1635 min $Choose Don\'t Excuse$ Choose Don't Excuse43. We Discovered POWER in Focus WordsIt’s been a year since Judie and I chose focus words to help us hone in on our personal development and goals in 2019. We discovered REAL POWER in focusing on one single word for the year. In this episode, we share what we’ve learned through this experience and how each of us have grown. And yes we will be choosing focus words for 2020. Show Highlights: Annual Christmas Date - spending a full day of shopping, going out to eat and to the temple. Judie even got Jody in a Ross Store Revisiting the Focus Word...2019-12-1231 min $Choose Don\'t Excuse$ Choose Don't Excuse42. Holiday MindsetWe are full swing into the holiday season. With the holidays comes the Holiday Mindset. How do you manage your time, get things done and still enjoy the season? Jody shares the challenge he’s having in keeping productivity up but allowing his team to enjoy the season You are always going to have something going on whether it’s the holidays or not Meeting with the team to set a plan to hit the goals so everyone can enjoy the seasons Establishing habits before the busy or challenging times hit you. When the feeling of the season hits...2019-12-0535 min

Fathers Fire24. A Single Dad's Focus on Building Memories with His Kids - Interview with Jose JuncoThis week I meet with my good friend Jose Junco who I met detailing Air Force One a year and a half ago. He is a single father of 2 who is extremely invested in his children. We discuss what it takes to truly build memories with your kids and putting them first. Show highlights: How he was able to get his daughter Vivian into art classes to develop her natural interest and talent for art Finding creative ways to do things for your kids with limited resources Encouraging and cheering his son on in his love...2019-12-0226 min $Choose Don\'t Excuse$ Choose Don't ExcuseWhen You're Not Feeling Gratitude and It's ThanksgivingWe LOVE Thanksgiving and Christmas. This has been one of those weeks where discipline kicks in. We want to be grateful but desire to be sincere and right now it feels like we are going through the motions. How do you find gratitude when you are just not feeling it? Join us as candidly discuss our struggle to be grateful in the face of heavy challenges. When emotions take over discipline is needed to pull you through Finding more gratitude for one of our children when you are frustrated and upset at their decisions Dreading the holidays...2019-11-2832 min

Fathers Fire23, FathersFyre Thanksgiving Edition - Thank You Letter to My DadI love this time of year! Thanksgiving and Christmas bring me so much joy and fun with my family and friends. Naturally this week my heart is turned with greater intent on being grateful. Inspired by an activity in Shon Hart’s Facebook Group 90 Days to Dominate Your Lane I thought I’d write a letter to my dad telling him why I’m grateful for him. I hope it generates thoughts of gratitude for the dad or man in your life that has had a significant impact on your life: Thanks Dad for: One of the ke...2019-11-2511 min $Choose Don\'t Excuse$ Choose Don't Excuse40. What? You're Not Perfect?What do you mean you’re not perfect? How come we feel such heavy pressure to be perfect? Why can’t we give ourselves some grace? Grace to rest. Grace to Grow. Join us as we discuss the pressure to be perfect. Show highlights: Continually pushing ourselves that we are consumed by perfection Judie as a young mom falling into the comparison trap and struggling to “keep up” Society has set women up that they have to be able to do everything and be everything otherwise they are not a full woman The challenge women face of conti...2019-11-2131 min

Fathers FireEp 22. Fostering Creativity and ImaginationThis weekend Judie and I watched Jessica compete in the High School District Drama competitions. It was a week of preparation, writing, rewriting, practicing the 5-minute play that she and her friends had written. I was blown away by the creativity by not only her team but all the kids who competed. I thought we'd explore fostering creativity and imagination in your kids. Show highlights: Jessica’s High School Drama Competition Cody expressing a desire to paint. His dad Derek bought a Bob Ross video, paints and canvas and they both learned together Christian building a Hau...2019-11-1812 min $Choose Don\'t Excuse$ Choose Don't Excuse39. Visualization and Vision - The realization of a dreamThis week we visit the power of visualization to bring a dream to reality that was inspired by Jody attending the Glassparency product reveal at SEMA last week. It hit me like a ton of bricks with Ray Doran said, "I envisioned this exact event 3 years ago". Do you have a dream so big that it is pushing you to work the long game? Join us as we discuss: Ray Doran’s visualization of the GP Reveal that he envisioned 3 years earlier Holding tight to your vision and seeing it to fruition When things are going bad say “Good...2019-11-1437 min

Fathers FireEp. 21 3 Dads and a WannabeThis week I am at SEMA, the largest automotive show in they world. I gather 3 men who I respect, William Lara - Miami Luxe Detailing, Jamie Buchanan - Visual Perfection, and Rod Puzey - Zenware to talk about one key lesson they learned from their dad and what they are doing or plan to do with their kids. Show highlights: Teaching the value of work and strong work ethic Taking your kids to work with you Trusting them and giving them work to do Teaching the kids the value of a dollar Help your kids explore...2019-11-1131 min

Fathers Fire20. 5A State Volleyball ChampionshipsThis weekend Judie and I drove up to beautiful Coeur d'Alene Idaho for the 5A State Volleyball Championship. It was an EPIC weekend of competition and lessons observed watching our girls and other teams play on such an ELITE level. Our girls lost the first match setting them in the loser bracket forces them to go the LONG way around to the final championship game with Thunder Ridge. It was an epic experience watching the girls battle back to the top. Show Highlights: Losing and then pushing through adversity to come all the way back to t...2019-11-0411 min $Choose Don\'t Excuse$ Choose Don't Excuse38 The ABC’s in Our Quest for SuccessThis week we revisit our experience speaking at the Success Quest conference in Salt Lake City this past weekend. What an AMAZING experience preparing for this conference as well as presenting. It was a great opportunity for us to work together to pursue and accomplish a goal. Show highlights: Vision of Kalob Valle and Jacob Harmon to create a community of “Questers” who are seeking to find, build and discover success in every aspect of your life Success Quest conference at the Olympic Training facility ( where greatness is literally being built) What does it take to find...2019-10-3140 min

Fathers Fire19 Kenny Clutch - Taking The Lead - Getting Through Tough Things As DadSuper excited to have Kenny Clutch, "The Dancing Dad" join me for this episode of FathersFyre. We explore the key lessons learned and the things he did to help his son Christian through his fight with leukemia. Go to your my Coach (God) in prayer first Get my mind right first then take the lead in my family Set the atmosphere, make it positive. No negativity allowed. The importance of knowing the plan so you can then break it down to your kid and your family The blessing of being a calm spirit Helping his daughter get through Da...2019-10-2840 min $Choose Don\'t Excuse$ Choose Don't Excuse37. Get my MOJO BackYou ever find yourself on a POSITIVE vibe then someone or something happens your life to cause you to lose your MOJO? Let's be real it happens to the best of us. Join us as we explore how to recapture and hold on to our mojo. Show Highlights We will be speaking at the SuccessQuest "Becoming The Best You" Conference Saturday, October 26th from 6-9 pm Feeling great and then losing your mojo Recognizing that it is a moment in time When the rain clouds and storms of life hit what do we do? Run...2019-10-2443 min

Fathers Fire18. Dad's Expectations vs. Kid's ExperienceThis week Neil Legend of ChampionFyre joins me for a very candid discussion about some differences in the black and white community that he saw as a young man in preparing kids for adulthood. He asks some very hard-hitting questions leading up to a discussion about at 18 do we just kick the kids out and say "You're an adult figure it out" or do we give educate them and give them a solid foundation and even support as they make the transition into adulthood. Show highlights Differences in his home versus what he saw in his f...2019-10-2135 min $Choose Don\'t Excuse$ Choose Don't Excuse36. Lessons Learned from Judie's First Body Building CompetitionThis week we explore lessons learned from Judie preparing for and competing in her first bodybuilding competition. We discuss Judie's realization of her goal of competing in a Body Build competition. Lessons learned from this experience Why did it take you so long to achieve the goal? There are seasons in your life and the timing wasn't right Not being brave enough to ask questions Fear of the unknown - Posing on stage. "The unknowns were the hardest thing for me" Practice, practice, practice Evaluating each practice session to make minute improvements Don't baby...2019-10-1742 min $Choose Don\'t Excuse$ Choose Don't Excuse35. Maniacally FocusedAre you Maniacally Focused? What does it mean to be maniacally focused? Is there a difference between being laser-focused? Our conversation and thoughts are inspired by Matt Oppenheimer’s Keynote address at Boise Startup Week’s Grow Track. Jody had the opportunity to Emcee the event and be one of the speakers on Tuesday. Join us as we discuss: 🥶 What happened to Fall? We are freezing. 🍁Boise Startup Week overview (https://boisestartupweek.org) 😁A brief description of Jody’s speech, “Found Money Through Operational Excellence” 😈Maniacally focused versus laser-focused 😃Exponential growth happens when we are maniacally focused an...2019-10-1130 min $Choose Don\'t Excuse$ Choose Don't Excuse34. Your Past Doesn't Define Your DestinyWe are amazed at the response to our two past episodes exploring our personal battle with anxiety and depression. If you missed them please listen to Battling the Internal Turmoil and Battling The Invisible Illness. This week we explore the importance of not letting our past hold us back and defining our destiny. Embrace the lessons, the heartaches, disappointments and even success of the past and use them as launching points for where you are trying to go. Show highlights: We touch on a few thoughts we received from people who...2019-10-0342 min

Fathers Fire15. Getting your kids moving in the morningThis morning Nick Hession and I explore creative ways to get your kids up and out the door this morning, We all know that getting out the door for school and work can be a battle. We discuss some of the things we do to make mornings a little less of a fire drill and more of a fine-tuned pit crew. Pro Tips Jody shares a song he made up that he sings to the kids Wake your kids gradually Turn lights on, say good morning, give them hugs Let your dogs help ;) Set up multiple a...2019-09-3013 min $Choose Don\'t Excuse$ Choose Don't Excuse33. Battling The Internal TurmoilIn followup to last week’s podcast, we share some tips that we've found or that were share with us to help you work through or prevent the downward spiral of stress, depression, and anxiety. Plus Judie rolls her eyes and Jody leading to a funny discussion. Show highlights: Recognizing that stress is real. There are points of friction that we need to embrace to grow. Battling the internal turmoil while putting on your best face for the world Extend a little more grace, kindness, and patience If you didn’t have bad luck you’d have n...2019-09-2654 min $Choose Don\'t Excuse$ Choose Don't Excuse32. Battling the Invisible Illness - A Discussion on Mental HealthThis week we have a very candid and heart felt discussion about mental illness. The battle is real. Enduring and coping with mental issues is a real challenge for your loved one battling the mental issue and those around them who are trying to provide love, understanding and support. One of the key things that makes it so challenging is that it is an invisilbe illness. While we are better about facing the biting reality of mental issues it still can be difficult to admit, confront and discuss. Join us as we open our hearts and discuss battling...2019-09-2144 min $Choose Don\'t Excuse$ Choose Don't Excuse31. Fanning The Ember of GreatnessThis week we pick up our conversation from last week’s interview with our son Zayne. We start by exploring what it takes to fan the ember of greatness that is already within you into a flame of opportunity.Show Highlights:Reintroduction to Jody and Judie and Choose Don’t ExcuseExploring your interest and natural gifts.Putting yourself in an environment that allows you to explore and explode your inherent talentsThe importance of being open Take the leap - overcoming fear and our tendency to be risk adverseWhen your vision is big enough it pushes you through...2019-09-1244 min $Choose Don\'t Excuse$ Choose Don't Excuse30. Insights from a 23 year old "Mobster" an interview with our son Zayne. This week we are super excited to have our son Zayne as our guest. Yes, he is a "Mobster" for Dutch Bros, a coffee and smoothie shop in the western United States. It's more than a coffee shop. It's an experience! Join us as we explore moving passed a transaction to creating a transformative experience focused on YOU! This is such a fun and enlightening interview join us as we learn from a 23 year old mobster.Show highlights:Introduction to Zayne, our number 3 son Zayne and Dutch BrosMOB - Master of Barista. Protectors of Dutch...2019-09-0446 min $Choose Don\'t Excuse$ Choose Don't Excuse29. Bridging The Expectation GapThis week Jody is in North Carolina visiting one his customers, rolling out and training them on the use of RoadFS. We explore the expectation gap and how bridging the gap through solid communication and a heart that serves opens unlimited posibilities. And those possibilities will be a marriage of what you bring to the table and what the bring to the table to create somethign beautiful and amazing.Show highlights:Onsite with Visual Perfection in Morganton North CarolinaMissing that important human interaction. Yes, automation is a great tool but also can diminish true communication. Are we...2019-08-2941 min

Fathers Fire10. Daddy DatesLife can be SUPER demanding. Juggling between work, running your business, pursuing our own hobbies, taking kids to soccer, basketball, volleyball or dance can have you feeling like you running around like a chicken with out ahead. Seeing this pattern in our life Judie and I decided take our kids out on a date once a month. Every month we each take one kid on a date. These aren't fancy or expense but they are a lot of fun and give us some valuable one on one time with our kids. Ideas for Dad Dates ...2019-08-2614 min $Choose Don\'t Excuse$ Choose Don't Excuse28. No FearToday we explore overcoming fear; the fear of pain, the fear of starting something new, the fear of moving into the unknown. Swallow your fear and join us as we explore some hilarious stories that highlight the mental challenge of overcoming fear.Show highlightsStarting the new school year; Junior and Senior year for our youngest kids.Parent brag moment - Ke’ilani commits to play D1 Volleyball with UVU. Go Wolverines!Judie’s trip to the Doc In the Box to have golf ball sized cyst remove “Fear Set In” and how she overcame the fearSwallo...2019-08-2241 min

Fathers Fire9. Do They Want Us To Adopt?This week I share some insights into our journey beginning the process of adopting. We literally were racing the clock and astonished at the hoops we had to get the process started. As part of the process we had to go through psych evals, credit checks, background checks, and parenting classes. In one of the classes they had us watch two of the most depressing videos about adoption. On the way home I asked Judie, "What don't they want us to adopt? In love all thing are possible." Little did I know yes in love all things are possible bu...2019-08-1914 min $Choose Don\'t Excuse$ Choose Don't Excuse27. It Doesn’t Get Easier, You Get StrongerIt get's easier! No it doesn't, you get stronger!What do you think? Easier or stronger that is the question. Does a task gets easier or does your capacity increase making the task easier. We also explore what it takes to build the inner strength to beat the internal bully of self doubt and fear into submission. A few highlights from today's show:At first running up a hill may be hard but it becomes easier. The steepness of the hill didn’t change your ability to run does.Consistent...2019-08-1540 min