Dad U Podcast

Watermark Community Church, Dallas, TX

DadU seeks to equip men—from expecting fathers to dads parenting young adults— for the high calling of Biblical fatherhood and educate them on how to tackle the challenges of being a father in today’s world. Tune into this podcast to learn from Chris Sherrod, Watermark’s Director of Marriage and Family, as he shares from his own experiences as a father, interviews various guests on different topics, and uses God’s Word to speak into the role of a Biblical father.

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#65
Thursday · 4 min
Introducing the Dad U Field Guide
Chris Sherrod introduces the Dad U Field Guide.
#64
August 20 · 34 min
The Family Creed
Chris sits down with David and Morgan Eseke to talk through the whys and hows of creating and passing on your own family creed. To learn more about creating your own family creed go to morganeseke.com
#62
August 7 · 29 min
How to (not) Raise a Pharisee
It’s not wrong to want well-behaved kids. But many of us so desire to avoid raising a prodigal (“younger brother”) that we can unintentionally raise a self-righteous “older brother.” Chris Sherrod talks through living in the tension between outward behavior and an obedient heart secure in God’s love.”
#63
July 31 · 24 min
Getting to Know Trail Life
Chris talks with Connor Roberts about Trail Life. Trail Life USA equips boys to become godly men through outdoor adventure, biblical discipleship, and intentional mentorship to learn more go to https://troopdallas.com.
#61
July 10 · 34 min
FAQs of New Dads
Chris sits down with Mike Frizzell to tackle 6 common questions that brand new dads wrestle with.
#60
June 25 · 26 min
72 Launch
Chris Sherrod sits down with Rick Howard to talk about 72 Launch for Boys—a practical tool to help fathers make the most of the 72 months between seventh grade and launching their sons (or daughters) into adulthood. Through intentional conversations, shared experiences, and meaningful milestones, this framework helps dads lead with purpose during some of the most formative years of a child’s life.
#55
May 28 · 52 min
Raising Wise Kids in a Wild Digital World
Chris interviews Chris McKenna, the CEO and Founder of Protect Young Eyes to talk about the dangers of technology and five healthy tech habits that every family needs.
#54
May 15 · 31 min
A Conversation With My Sons
Chris’ sons reflect on how they were raised: the good, the bad, and the ugly.
#53
April 9 · 42 min
The FamilyReset: Part Two
Chris Sherrod interviews Taylor about deeper ways dads can reclaim their home for a place for God’s presence.
#52
January 23 · 52 min
Helping Your Kids Develop a Christian World View
Chris sits down with Nathan Wagnon to talk about how to build into our kids a biblical world view to navigate life.
#51
Nov 12, 2025 · 34 min
Parenting Kids That Are Different Than You
Chris interviews Jeff Ward about parenting kids that are different than you.
#50
Sep 3, 2025 · 38 min
Prioritizing the Dinner Table
Chris interviews Blake Holmes and his son, Gabe, about the priority and benefits of family meals.
#49
Aug 15, 2025 · 36 min
Adoption Part 2
Chris sits down with Bruce Kendrick, Wes Butler, and Leonard Bagdanov to discuss the beauty and challenges of adoption.
#48
Aug 11, 2025 · 44 min
Adoption Part 1
Chris sits down with Bruce Kendrick, Wes Butler, and Leonard Bagdanov to discuss the beauty and challenges of adoption.
#46
Jun 18, 2025 · 52 min
Launching Your Kids Well
Chris Sherrod sits down with Todd Anders to discuss a practical strategy to launch your child into adulthood.
#45
May 6, 2025 · 37 min
Navigating Youth Sports Part 3
Chris Sherrod sits down with Brad Freeman to talk about coaching your child's team successfully as both Dad and Coach.
#44
Apr 30, 2025 · 45 min
Navigating Youth Sports Part 2
Chris Sherrod sits down with Brad Freeman to talk about coaching your child's team successfully as both Dad and Coach.
#43
Apr 8, 2025 · 44 min
Your Child's Unique Design
Chris Sherrod and Bo Towns discuss how God has uniquely designed each of our kids for His purposes, and that our role as parents is to discover, develop, and deploy them for God’s glory.
#42
Mar 25, 2025 · 41 min
Gaming: How Much is Too Much?
Shane Rasch shares his story of moving from a gaming addiction to a redemptive approach to this technology.
#41
Mar 17, 2025 · 43 min
Becoming a Tech-Wise Parent
Chris sits down with Brock Murphy, Co-Founder of Parent ProTech to discuss the tools and knowledge needed to navigate technology safely.

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