Rad Dadz Podcast

By Micah Sherman

Grab a cup of coffee and join your host Micah Sherman, as I interview some of the coolest dads I know who have a big heart for their families and an even bigger love for Jesus. My hope and prayer in l... more

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The podcast currently has 25 episodes available.

Rad Dadz Podcast episodes:

May 01, 2024 Raising 8 Kids on a Farm in New Zealand | EP. 24
The season finale is here where I interview Marty Richards of whom him and his wife have not 1, not 2 but 8 KIDS! They live on a beautiful dairy farm in New Zealand where they love to mountain bike, camp, and go boating.
Marty shares all about what it's like balancing work, marriage, ministry and of course raising 8 children. Marty has a passion for both instilling purpose in each of his children as well as empowering them to understand how much they are loved as well as realizing their gifting and talents.
We also dive into the power of practicing what you preach in your relationship with God as well as modeling good habits and routines that your family is watching you do each day. Marty and his wife have a busy life but always try to make time first for God, their marriage and each of their kids.
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53min
April 02, 2024 Q & A with a Foster Dad - Ryan Macdonald | EP. 23
Check out my interview with Ryan MacDonald, regional director of Foster the City and one of the pastors of Southlands Church in Brea, CA. We dive into everything you would want to know about foster care including questions like: Why I should even consider fostering a child? What is the purpose of fatherhood? The importance of a strong community around you while you are fostering and ultimately where to even start if you are interested in fostering. We also chat about adoption and the importance of children knowing about their biological families.
If you are interested in fostering children here are some helpful tools to get you started:
Read: https://jasonjohnsonblog.com/reframing-foster-care
Attend a virtual interest meeting: https://fosterthecity.org/rsvp/
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Time Codes
0:00 - Intro
1:20 - Scouting Report
3:14- Tell Us About Your Family
7:05 - What did Fostering Your First Child Look Like?
10:30 - Why Would You Even Choose To Foster to Begin With?
15:50 - Do You Interact with Your Foster Kids Biological Family?
21:09 - How Do You Emotionally Handle Reunification?24:25 - First 4-5 Months of Living w/ Your Foster Kids
30:07 - Relationship w/ Social Workers
33:13 - Behaviors to Expect from Foster Kids
37:40 - Preparing Your Biological Kids for Fostering
39:25 - Explaining to Your Foster Kids Where their Biological Parents Are
42:50 - Open and Closed Adoption
45:10 - The Importance of Community While Fostering
47:39 - Where Do I Start If Im Interested in Fostering?
52:17 - Closing Prayer

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55min
March 05, 2024 Parenting 4 Kids in 4 Different Stages of Education - Matt Doan | EP. 22
Tune into my interview with Matt Doan, a Christian father and pastor at Calvary Church of Santa Ana who is currently raising 4 kids in 4 different stages of education. He has a child in elementary, junior high, high school and college.
We delve into the challenge of making time for all of his kids separately, learning to say no to some things in order to say yes to better things and important family rhythms. Matt shares how his faith in Jesus is a huge part of his family and way of life.
Time Codes
0:00 - Intro
1:41 - Scouting Report
4:06 - Family Stories
10:13 - Why are the Doan's so Kind?
14:00 - 4 Kids 4 Stages of Education
26:18- Say No to Some Things to Say Yes to Better Things
28:24 - Making Time for all 4 Kids
31:40 - Modeling Your Faith to Your Kids
47:01- Sabbath as a Family
49:40 - Family Traditions
51:48 - The Power of Having Meals Together
53:46- Closing Prayer

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56min
February 06, 2024 Dealing with Grief and Raising Your Grandchildren | EP. 21
Tune into my interview with "Officer Friendly" AKA John Reed. During the interview with John Reed, a retired police officer of 28 years of service, we delved into the remarkable sense of joy that he consistently exudes and its origins in Jesus. Despite facing the profound grief of losing a child and challenges of raising his two granddaughters John's unwavering faith and trust in Jesus have been instrumental in shaping his perspective. He emphasized that his joy stems from his deep-rooted belief that God has a great plan for our lives, even amidst the trials and tribulations we may encounter.
Time Codes
0:00 - Intro
1:45 - Scouting Report
5:03 - Tell Us About Your Family
8:57 - How are You So Joyful?
12:31- Tell Us About Your Puppet Ministry
25:57 - Advice for Police Officers
33:31- Dealing with Grief as a Parent
52:40 - Raising Your Grandchildren
1:04:52 - Closing Prayer
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1h 11min
January 09, 2024 How to Raise Children to Love God - John Marshall | EP. 20
Listen in to my interview with Jon Marshall, Pastor of Southlands Church in Santa Ana. We delve into the role of Christian dads in today's culture and their responsibility in raising children in the Lord. Pastor Marshall, a devoted husband and father of five, shares his insights on the importance of faith and parenting in shaping the lives of children.
Throughout the conversation, Pastor Marshall emphasizes the significance of instilling a strong foundation of faith in children. He highlights the challenges faced by Christian dads in navigating the cultural influences that can often contradict biblical teachings. Pastor Marshall discusses the strategies he employs to teach his children about the importance of following Jesus, emphasizing the need for open and honest communication, leading by example, and creating a nurturing environment where faith can flourish.
The interview with Pastor Jon Marshall provides valuable insights for Christian dads seeking guidance in raising their children in the Lord. It explores the challenges and opportunities present in today's culture, emphasizing the importance of faith, parenting, and instilling a love for Jesus in the lives of their children. Time Codes
0:00 - Intro
2:13 - Scouting Report
5:30- Tell Us About Your Family
13:30- Raising Kids In the Lord
19:43 Family Routines and Discipleship
22:23 Influences in Fatherhood
25:34- Being Gate Keepers to Our Families
31:24 Monitoring Technology Use
38:03- The Need for Sabbath
44:55- Values and Disciplines for Christian Dads
46:53- Closing Prayer
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50min
December 15, 2023 Moving Your Family Out of State and Raising Twins | EP. 19
Tune into to my interview with Christian Maietta, a father that moved his family from California to Illinois. He discusses the joys and challenges of raising boys on a farm, working from home, and advice on raising twins. He also gives perspective on what church and faith have been like in the toddler stage of parenthood.
Time Codes
0:00 - Intro
1:41 - Scouting Report
5:05 - Tell Us About Your Family
8:30 - Moving from CA to IL
21:58 - Working From Home
26:50 - Raising Twins
34:10 - Making Time for You and Your Wife
38:52- Your Faith and Raising a Family
53:28- Closing Prayer
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57min
December 06, 2023 Artist Dad, Homeschooling, Parenting Out of Love | EP. 18
Tune in to my interview with Artist dad Damon Lujan as he discusses faith, family, and how his artistry intertwines with all of it.
Time Codes
0:00 - Intro
2:05 - Scouting Report
4:50 - Tell Us About Your Family
12:50 - How Did You Decided to Go Full Time Into Art
28:12 - Sharing Your Love for Art With Your Fam
36:40 - Home Schooling Your Kids
52:09 - Overall Parenting Advice
55:25 - Closing prayer
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58min
November 22, 2023 Raised in South Africa and Parenting in America - Alan Frow | EP. 17
Tune in to my interview with Alan Frow, who grew up in South Africa, but has raised his family in America. We chat about all the differences and similarities between his upbringing and our current time/ culture of raising kids.
We also chat about the dangers of entitlement, what to know when raising post high school kids as well as the role faith has played in parenting his family. #podcast #dadadvice #parenting
Time Codes
0:00 - Intro
2:02 - Scouting Report
3:20 - Who is Alan at home?
9:59 - Navigating Post High School Parenting
19:20 - Raised In South Africa, Raising Kids in the US
33:50 - Values You Have Passed on to Your Kids
42:00 - Advice On Raising Kids in the OC
55:25 - Closing prayer
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57min
November 01, 2023 Work From Home Parent, Worthy of Imitation, Disciplining Your Kids | EP. 16
Listen in to my interview with former California Baptist University Men's volleyball star Aaron McCalmont as we discuss topics including:
-The joys and challenges of working from home as a dad.
-Do's and Don'ts of moving to a different state with your family.
-The importance of communication and serving your spouse.
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53min
October 11, 2023 Doctor Dad, Let Your Kids Experience Failure, and Working with Kobe | EP. 15
Join me as I interview Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Steve Bast as he shares his experience working with professional teams such as the Los Angeles Lakers, Dodgers, Ducks, Kings etc while being a husband and a father of 3.
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40min

FAQs about Rad Dadz Podcast:

How many episodes does Rad Dadz Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 25 episodes available.