Alcoholism doesn’t start with you—but it can end with you.

In this episode of Dudes Without Dads, Fred Sebring shares his raw story of growing up without a father, being surrounded by normalized drinking, and realizing later in life that alcohol had quietly become his coping mechanism. What followed was a breaking point—and a decision to end generational alcoholism for the sake of his wife, his kids, and his faith.

This conversation is for any man asking:

• Why do I drink when life gets hard?
• Is alcohol affecting my marriage or kids?
• How do I stop repeating what I grew up around?
• Is it possible to break generational cycles of addiction?

Fred opens up about:

• Growing up fatherless in a culture where alcohol was “normal”
• How drinking became a learned escape, not a choice
• The moment he realized his kids were watching everything
• Why white-knuckling sobriety didn’t work for him
• How prayer and fasting led to real, lasting freedom
• Why forgiveness plays a critical role in healing addiction
• What it means to be a man of integrity when no one taught you how

This episode is not about shame, labels, or pretending alcohol isn’t a problem. It’s about honest self-examination, personal responsibility, and choosing a different legacy.

If alcohol has been passed down in your family, this conversation will challenge you—and give you hope that change is possible.

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• Christian recovery from alcohol
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• healing father wounds
• becoming the dad you never had
• alcohol and masculinity

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In this episode of Dudes Without Dads, Joshua interviews Brian (Iron Sharpens Iron) about father wounds, discipleship, and becoming a godly father by first getting connected to the Perfect Father—God. You’ll learn why you can’t disciple your kids into a walk with Jesus if you’re not walking with Him yourself—and how affirmation, brotherhood, and intentional leadership change a home.

What You’ll Learn

• Why you can’t give away what you don’t have spiritually
• The difference between teaching what you know vs. reproducing who you are
• How father wounds affect identity, addiction, and discipleship
• The power of hearing: “You are my son… I love you… I’m pleased”
• Why church programs can’t replace a dad’s role in spiritual formation
• How to build brotherhood (iron sharpens iron) that actually changes men
• Practical “daily/weekly” rhythms for leading your home with intention🔗 LINKS / CTAs
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  • Learn more about Brian / Iron Sharpens Iron: ironsharpensiron.net
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• #fatherhood #discipleship

Chapters / Timestamps
00:00 Intro: The point of being a dad (discipleship)
00:35 “You can’t give away what you don’t have”
01:10 Dads reproduce who they are (not just what they know)
02:05 Why dad is pivotal in God’s design
03:25 Common father wounds + the “Promise Keepers” moment
05:55 The Perfect Father: healing starts with God
07:10 Why everyone wins when men go from wounded to healthy
08:30 Churches miss men (and why it’s not working)
10:15 Healing + forgiveness: is it only “get right with God”?
11:10 God’s affirmation: “You are my son… I love you…”
13:05 Iron Sharpens Iron: how men are trained (not a content dump)
14:45 Brotherhood: the missing fuel for men’s growth
16:15 Practical call to action: invite men personally
18:00 Fathering rhythms: dates with kids + leading the home
20:10 Sabbath + controlling the rhythm of your household
22:10 “First things first”: wife, kids, walking with God
24:00 Recommended resources + where to find Iron Sharpens Iron
25:00 Closing: forgiveness brings peace

The most insidious lies are the ones about your identity.

Are you a man who knows God exists but feels completely intimidated by the Bible? Maybe you have one on your nightstand, but it’s essentially a "good luck charm" or a paperweight. You want to be the dad you never had, but you don't know how to access the "manual."

In this Roundtable episode of Dudes Without Dads, we sit down with Kris Langham to dismantle the myth that the Bible is just an "answer book" or a religious checklist. We share raw stories—from finding the Gospel of John in a prison cell to realizing that God’s Word is actually a "Love Letter" from the Father you never had.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The "Math Book" Mistake: Why looking for quick answers is keeping you from real transformation.
• Where to Start: Why the Gospel of John is the ultimate starting point for men with father wounds.
• Identity Rewiring: How to replace the "old man" narrative with the truth of who God says you are.
• The Battle for the Mind: Why what has your mind has your "becoming."

"Talking about the past heals your present." It’s time to stop hiding behind tradition and start meeting the Dad you never had.

CHAPTERS: 00:00 - The Dad You Never Had 02:15 - Meeting the Father through the Word 04:30 - Why your Bible is a "Good Luck Charm" 07:10 - Gabriel’s Story: The Bible in a Prison Cell 10:45 - Why the Bible isn’t an "Answer Key" 14:20 - How to start your renewal process today

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• The Gospel of John
• Dudes Without Dads Community:
• The "Become the Dad You Never Had" Guide:

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