Flipping the Script on Fatherhood

 Most of you know Mr. Reddick  - he is the superintendent of the Gadsden City Schools in Gadsden, AL and is highly respected in this community and region. But, you never wouldn’t been able to guess his story.

In this episode, Mr. Reddick shares:

✔️ his dad abandoning him

✔️ an opportunity to get an education

✔️ his motivation for everything he does

✔️ walking 4 hours every day just to get to school

✔️ finding something after his dad died

Dustin is the Director of Eagle Rock’s Independent Living Program in Gadsden, AL and has a huge heart to make a difference in the lives of at-risk boys. He’s invested many years into this cause.

In this episode, Dustin shares:

- the time dad sold his jeep because he missed a payment

- the power of discipline when it’s done right

- learning to forgive after his first child was born

- a message to young men in tough situations

- his emotional reaction to a video from his wife and kids

Mike is a renown chiropractor in Northeast Alabama and does so much for the community. But, Mike has a story you’d never expect. He was adopted & was raised in an abusive home. 

In this episode, Mike shares:

✔️ being raised in an alcoholic home

✔️ the time his dad threatened to assault him with a pipe

✔️ when he knew it was time to leave home

✔️ flipping the script and changing the course of his family tree

✔️ his reaction to an emotional message from his wife and kids

Many of you know Cris, but you may not know the details of his story. An encounter with God in Ukraine changed the course of his life forever. and for generations to comeIn this episode, shares:

✔️his dad's impact on him

✔️ the detailed, emotional story of adopting Karina

✔️ Praying for a Father's Heart

✔️ the story of Mercy's Hope

✔️ a heartfelt message to his dad, who is 89 years old

James has a story all about generational impact. This whole fatherhood thing is bigger than people think. It’s massive. It makes all the difference.

In this episode, James shares:

✔️ 2 of his 5 kids made 36 on their ACT

✔️ an urgent message to men

✔️ what it takes to be a great dad

✔️ The generational impact of fatherhood

✔️ a heartfelt message to his dad, who passed away 3 years ago

A native of Gadsden, AL, Brick spent 3 years coaching in the NFL with the Chicago Bears and has been a Division-1 Football coach for over 20 years - He’s currently with the Minnesota Golden Gophers. But more than all of that, Brick has a powerful and inspiring story. Here’s some of the topics Brick shares in this episode:

✔️ Growing up & having no idea they were poor

✔️ Being the youngest of 10 kids (7 boys)

✔️ A heartfelt message to all of his players

✔️ The monumental impact of having an autistic child

✔️ An emotional tribute to his children

Mark is the Campus Pastor at Church Of The Highlands in Gadsden, AL.

In this episode, Mark shares about:

✔️Keeping your word despite your circumstance

✔️How parents may need their kids as much as kids need their parents

✔️The divorce can affect a kid’s future 

✔️The joys of being a Girl Dad

Charlie is currently the Principal at Litchfield Middle School in Gadsden, AL and has a story you won’t believe. In this powerful episode, he shares about:

✔️ losing his biological dad at age 5

✔️ losing his step dad (who raised him) at age 12

✔️ how he blamed himself for years

✔️ his journey of obtaining 5 degrees.

✔️ & ends with a special message to his mom

Jerome has quite the story.

In this episode, Jerome shares about:

✔️ the trauma from losing dad at such a young age

✔️ vivid memories from before dad died

✔️ becoming a dad when you were raised largely without one

✔️The impact of mentorship

✔️ A difficult season with his marriage

✔️God bringing things full circle today

Gary is the Missions, Evangelism, and Outreach Pastor at Redemption to the Nations in Chattanooga, TN . In this episode, Gary shares about:

✔️ The day his dad became his hero

✔️ The importance of having a father in the house

✔️ How to make time for kids when traveling

✔️ Being present when you’re present