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What happens when one man devotes his whole life to prayer? In this episode, Kaleb Allen shares the story of John Hyde—known as “Praying Hyde”—a missionary to India whose hidden life with God shook nations. Hyde’s devotion wasn’t loud or public, but it was deep, consistent, and marked by sacrificial love.Kaleb weaves Hyde’s story with Scripture, church history, and a connection to Joseph of Arimathea’s tenderness at the cross, inviting Christian men to step into a quiet, faithful life shaped by love, not performance. If your spiritual life feels tired or distracted, this episode calls you back to where true power begins: in the presence of God.What You’ll Learn:Why devotion is about consistency, not perfectionHow prayer shapes legacy—even across generationsWhy real intercession is born from brokenness, not pressureThe story of John Hyde’s increasing burden for soulsHow sacrifice, fasting, and prayer brought revival in IndiaWhat Joseph of Arimathea’s act of love teaches us about the cross📖 Scriptures References:Matthew 9:37–38 Psalm 51:17John 11, Isaiah 53Mark 15 Episode Resources:Sponsor: Back Gate Prayers→ Personalized prayer card sets for families- backgateprayers.com | Use code DADTIRED for 10% offInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comRead The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB

What does it really look like to seek God in the secret place as a way of life? Bob Sorge shares how decades of vocal injury and physical suffering drew him deeper into intimacy with Jesus. Rather than walking away from his calling, Bob chose to lean in—learning to meet God in silence. Bob and Kaleb explore how the secret place forms men into spiritual leaders, how a father’s hunger for God can shape the atmosphere of a home, and why devotion rooted in desire—not duty—is what sustains us through every season. If you’re a husband, father, or ministry leader longing for something more than surface-level faith, this episode offers a personal call back to the presence of God. What You’ll Learn:The difference between duty-driven prayer and desire-fueled devotionHow suffering can press us into God's presence—not away from itWhat it looks like to seek God in seasons of confusion, silence, or painWhy secret place discipline flows best from personal hungerHow to teach your kids to build their own relationship with JesusWhy scheduled time with God is worth fighting for📖 Scriptures References:Matthew 6:6 Song of Solomon 1:2 1 Peter 2:21Galatians 6:8, Revelation 3, Hebrews 12, Psalm 51:17, Isaiah 53, Matthew 5:14–15 Episode Resources: Book: Secrets of the Secret Place by Bob SorgeBook: The Cross by Bob Sorge Book: Reset – A Personal Revival Guide (and companion site)→ Learn more: prayerreset.com Sponsor: Range Leather - rangeleather.com/dadtired | Use code DADTIRED for 15% offInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comRead The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB

In this episode, Jerrad Lopes shares that he is stepping away from ministry. He talks honestly about hidden sin, personal pain, and the need to heal. He talks about choosing to face what has been ignored.Jerrad explains what led to this point and why rest, confession, and care are necessary. He speaks as a husband, father, and follower of Christ who wants to be whole. If you are carrying quiet struggles of your own, this is an invitation to stop hiding and start healing.What You’ll Learn:Why hidden sin exhausts your soulThe danger of building influence without healingHow confession, counseling, and community are shaping Jerrad’s path forwardWhat it looks like to step away from ministry for the sake of your familyWhy God cares more about your soul than your platformHow Dad Tired will continue during Jerrad’s absence📖 Scriptures References:Psalm 23 – “Your rod and your staff, they comfort me”Psalm 139 – God searches the heart and brings hidden things to light Episode Resources:Dad Tired Online Community -connect.dadtired.comFamily Leadership Program – dadtired.com/family-leadership-programInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comRead The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB

In this episode, Kaleb Allen talks about the danger of mixed motives in the Christian life. He looks back at his own early years in ministry and how pride, competition, and selfish ambition tried to shape his devotion. Kaleb reminds us that spiritual disciplines should lead to deeper friendship with God, not performance or status.You’ll learn:• Why some people pursue revival for the wrong reasons• How pride can hide inside prayer, fasting, and study• What Paul says about preachers with selfish motives• How to avoid a “works-based” mindset in your devotional life• Why thankfulness for the cross must fuel everything you doThis is a call to honest, simple devotion. One that’s shaped by love for Jesus—not the desire to be seen. Episode Resources: Philippians 1:15–17 and 2:19–21 (on motivation) James 4:3 (prayer and selfish motives)Sponsor: Range Leather (15% off): rangeleather.com/dadtired — Code: DADTIREDThe Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB Invite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.com

Kaleb Allen opens up about his battle with fatigue, motivation, and what happens when productivity starts to replace devotion. In this episode, he invites men to re-center their hearts and ask honest questions about what they’re really living for.You’ll learn:• Why even good things can distract us from God• What it means to “will one thing” and live with single focus• How the early church modeled consistent, daily devotion• Why intentionality, attention, and perseverance all matter• What to do when your faith feels dividedThis is a challenge to slow down and examine your motives. Are you driven by love for Jesus, or by what people think of you? It’s a call to live for one thing—and one thing only.- Read The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB- Invite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.com

In this episode, Jerrad talks with Laura Wifler, co-founder of Risen Motherhood, about what it really means to parent through the lens of the gospel. They discuss marriages, emotional labor, disability, and what it looks like to lead your home with grace and intentionality.You’ll learn: • Why unseen tasks in the home matter so much to your wife • How gospel-centered parenting changes your tone and goals • What Laura wishes every husband understands • How to grow in emotional leadership as a dad • What it means when God calls you to a ministry you didn’t chooseThis is a conversation for husbands who want to better understand their wives, love their kids well, and let the gospel shape every part of family life.Episode Resources:Support Dad Tired: dadtired.com/donate Samaritan’s Purse (Operation Christmas Child): samaritanspurse.org/occ Risen Motherhood: risenmotherhood.com Laura Wifler’s books & poetry: laurawifler.com The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB Invite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.com

In this episode, Jerrad and Chris Hilken answer listener-submitted questions on birth control, vasectomies, salvation before Jesus, masturbation, and how to talk to your kids about sex. They offer biblical support for dads who want to lead with wisdom today.What You’ll Hear: A biblical framework for birth control and family planning Why delaying kids can sometimes lead to spiritual drift How Old Testament believers were saved before Christ What makes masturbation sinful How to talk to your kids about sex with truth and grace Whether God still talks to Satan like in the story of Job Episode Resources:Ask Chris a question: dadtired.com/question Support Dad Tired: dadtired.com/donateSamaritan’s Purse – Operation Christmas Child: samaritanspurse.org/occ The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB Invite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.com

In this episode, Kaleb Allen and Seth Baumgartner talk about what it means to follow Jesus through difficult seasons. They reflect on the life and journal of missionary David Brainerd—a man who deeply struggled with sickness, depression, and loneliness, yet remained faithful to the end. What You’ll hear: • Why Brainerd is considered a model of gospel perseverance • What it means to be honest with God in seasons of doubt and dryness • Why hardship doesn’t disqualify you from ministry • How friendship and shared spiritual rhythms shape your faith • What it looks like to run your race well, even if you feel emptyFeeling weary, isolated, or unsure how to keep going. You’re not alone—and God isn’t finished with you.Episode Resources: Hebrews 12:1 James 1:2–4 The Life and Diary of David Brainerd Ask a question or reach out: dadtired.com/question Support Dad Tired: dadtired.com/donate The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB Invite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.com

Jerrad talks with David Pollack, former NFL linebacker, ESPN analyst, and host of the Family Goals podcast. They discuss what it means to raise kids in a culture focused on performance. David shares how his career-ending injury shaped his faith, how he leads at home, and why his kids don’t have to earn his approval.You’ll hear: • What David learned about identity after football • Why performance-based parenting wears kids down • How to help your kids live their age and still build grit • Why sports should never come before church • What grace-based leadership looks like in the homeThis conversation is practical and honest for dads who wants to raise strong kids without tying their worth to success.Episode Resources:1. David Pollack -podcast: Family Goals Podcast2. David Pollack- book: The Sweet Spot (Amazon)3. Sponsor- Range Leather (15% off): rangeleather.com/dadtired — Code: DADTIRED4. Support Dad Tired: dadtired.com/donate5. Read The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB6. Invite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.com

In this episode, Jerrad and Chris continue their Q&A series by answering more real questions from listeners. In this episode, they talk about addiction, divorce, friendships, and how to interpret parts of the Bible. They discuss how to take sin seriously without falling into shame, and how to lead your family with clarity and conviction.What You’ll hear: • Can you lose your salvation if you're addicted to porn? • What real repentance looks like for struggling believers • Are Bible stories like Job literal or symbolic? • Should married men and women have opposite-sex friendships? • Can someone who’s been divorced get remarried without sinning? • Why some Gospel stories seem to conflict—and how to read them rightlyThis is a solid, truth-filled episode for men who want to lead well and stay grounded in God’s Word.Episode Resources:Ask a question: dadtired.com/question Support Dad Tired: dadtired.com/donate Range Leather (15% off): rangeleather.com/dadtired — Code: DADTIRED Read The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB Invite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.com

Kaleb Allen continues the wilderness series by reflecting on how God meets us in our most restless and uncertain seasons. He looks at Moses’ burning bush moment and the prison writings of Dietrich Bonhoeffer to show how clarity often begins with surrender. What You’ll hear: • What Bonhoeffer’s poem “Who Am I?” teaches about identity • Why God tells Moses who He is before saying who Moses is • What it means to “turn aside” and notice God in the mundane • How reverence and stillness open space for real connection • Why theology is essential when your soul feels dryFeeling stuck, tired, or spiritually numb—remember that you belong to God before you do anything for Him.Episode Resources: Book: Letters and Papers from Prison – Dietrich Bonhoeffer Poem: “Who Am I?” by Bonhoeffer Book: Practicing the Presence of God – Brother Lawrence Book: Bonhoeffer – Eric Metaxas Exodus 3, Isaiah 53, Romans 8, Revelation 4 Bible Reading Plan: The McShane Plan Support Dad Tired: dadtired.com/donate Read The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB Invite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.com

In this episode, Jerrad continues the conversation about emotional health, spiritual lies, and what it means to lead your family when life feels heavy. He shares how a difficult week brought up insecurity, discouragement, and a sense of weariness. Jarred, encourages you to slow down, examine your heart, and be honest about the lies you’ve been believing.What You’ll hear:• How to recognize when something is off in your soul• Why many men turn up the noise instead of dealing with the pain• What it means to “find the dead rat” in your life• How trusted friends help bring truth into dark spaces• Why your worth is not measured by performanceEpisode Resources:Operation Christmas Child: samaritanspurse.org/occKaleb’s Corner – Wednesdays on the Dad Tired podcast Read The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBSupport Dad Tired: dadtired.com/donateInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.com

Jerrad and Chris continue the Q&A series by answering real questions from listeners about sexuality, salvation, communion, and what happens after we die. Chris Hilkin gives pastoral and biblical answers to these issues with truth, and compassion.What You’ll hear: • How to forgive yourself when you still feel ashamed • What the Bible says about being gay and going to heaven • Why identity matters more than orientation • Whether loved ones in heaven can hear or see us • If communion is the literal body of Christ • How to approach people in your life with both truth and graceTune in to hear what the Bible actually says and how to live it out with conviction and love.Episode Resources:1. Ask a question: dadtired.com/question2.Support Dad Tired: dadtired.com/donate3. Range Leather (15% off): rangeleather.com/dadtired — Code: DADTIRED 4. Read The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB 5. Invite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.com

Kaleb Allen continues the wilderness series by looking at the moment Elijah hit his limit. After calling down fire from heaven, Elijah finds himself in the desert, exhausted and ready to quit. Kaleb shares what it looks like when men hit that same place and how God responds with rest, care, and quiet direction. What You’ll hear: • Why Elijah collapsed under a broom tree after his biggest victory • What it means to laugh at yourself in low moments • How God responds to weakness with kindness, not shame • Why your physical health affects your spiritual strength • How to hear God’s voice in the quiet • What to do when you feel like quitting everythingFeeling tired, frustrated, or in a spiritual dry spell? God still has work for you, and He meets you with grace before He gives you your next step.Episode Resources:• 1 Kings 19, James 5, Mark 14 – Elijah and Gethsemane • Book: Letters and Papers from Prison – Dietrich Bonhoeffer • Poem: “Who Am I?” – Bonhoeffer • The McShane Bible Reading Plan • Read The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB • Support Dad Tired: dadtired.com/donate • Invite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.com

In this episode, Jerrad talks with speaker and coach Pedro LaTorre. Pedro shares how childhood trauma, performance addiction, and constant busyness kept him from being present as a husband and father. He shares about the healing journey that changed everything—his marriage, his parenting, and his view of God. Through it all, he learned how to feel again and finally stepped into the kind of man God had been calling him to be.What You’ll hear: • How emotional wounds from childhood shaped Pedro’s identity • Why performance can look spiritual but still be toxic • How healing helped him stop striving and start connecting • What changed in his marriage when he finally got honest • Why most men avoid their heart—and how to stop running • What it means to live free as a son of God, not a performer Healing is possible—and it leads to freedom in every part of your life. Episode Resources:1.The Voice of the Heart by Chip Dodd2.Ten Man Ministries: tenmanministries.org 3.The Eight Feelings Chart – via Ten Man Ministries 4.Book: Letters and Papers from Prison – Dietrich Bonhoeffer 5.Support Dad Tired: dadtired.com/donate 6.Read The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB 7. Invite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.com8.Range Leather (15% off): rangeleather.com/dadtired — Code: DADTIRED

Jerrad and Chris Hilkin, continue the Q&A series by answering real questions from listeners about marriage, sexuality, church life, and the Holy Spirit. Chris gives honest, biblical responses to topics that many Christian men wrestle with but rarely talk about.What You’ll hear: • What is off limits in the bedroom for married couples • Why church membership matters for spiritual growth • How to understand the baptism of the Holy Spirit • What the Bible says about cremation and burial • Why accountability and clarity are essential in a local church • How to stay rooted in truth while navigating complex topicsTune in to hear the answers you need to stay faithful in the real world.Episode Resources Bible passages: 1 Corinthians 6, Ephesians 4, Romans 12, Acts 2, Hebrews 4 Ask a question anonymously: dadtired.com/question Support the Dad Tired ministry: dadtired.com/donate Range Leather – 15% off: rangeleather.com/dadtired – Code: DADTIRED Read The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB Invite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.com

In this episode, Kaleb shares how the wilderness seasons of life—times of emotional fog, spiritual dryness, and personal struggle—can shape Christian men into stronger spiritual leaders. Drawing from his personal experience as a husband, foster dad, and pastor, Kaleb walks through Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness and how men today can resist the same lies about relevance, performance, and power.Key Topics Covered:Navigating trials with faith, not passivityJesus’ three temptations: relevance, being spectacular, and powerHow identity in Christ helps men resist performance-based livingThe value of prayer, scripture, and devotion in hard seasonsPraying Ephesians 6 and resisting the enemy dailyPersonal reflections on foster care, depression, and spiritual warfareBible References:Matthew 4:1–11James 4:7Ephesians 6:10–18Psalm 91John 6:35Mentioned Resources & Concepts:Henry Nouwen’s framework for Jesus’ temptationsAugustine and Luther on resisting the devilMartin Lloyd-Jones on spiritual warfareDaily prayer practice: Ephesians 6 and resisting the temptations of relevance, spectacle, and power

In this episode, Jerrad sits down with singer, songwriter, and podcast host Matthew West for a conversation about the pain, pressure, and beauty of being a dad. They talk about sending kids off to college, handling public criticism, and the challenge of staying emotionally present at home when everything pulls you elsewhere. Matthew shares what he’s learned about vulnerability, regret, and learning to slow down. He opens up about how his identity as a father has been shaped by grace.What You’ll hear:• Why letting go of your kids is harder than anyone tells you• What Matthew wishes he had done differently as a young dad• How to stay soft-hearted in a world that wants you to harden up• Why words of encouragement matter more than you think• What it looks like to lead your family with humility and joyTune in to learn how to show up, speak life, and lead with their heart as a dad.Episode Resources Matthew West’s podcast: The Matthew West Podcast Song reference: “18 Summers” by Matthew WestThe Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman New podcast: Footballin’ with Ben RoethlisbergerAccessMore Network daily devotional (upcoming) Operation Christmas Child: samaritanspurse.org/occSupport Dad Tired: dadtired.com/donate Read The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB Invite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.com

Jerrad and Chris continue the Q&A series with another round of listener-submitted questions. They talk about creation, sexuality, science, theology, and what it looks like to think biblically about topics many men avoid or feel confused about.What You’ll hear: • Where Cain and Abel got their wives • Why people lived longer in the Old Testament • Whether dinosaurs lived at the same time as humans • How old the earth might be according to the Bible • If masturbation is ever okay in marriage • The key difference between Jehovah’s Witnesses and Christians • Why God created Satan and allows evil • What to make of the Shroud of Turin Episode Resources:• Ask a question: dadtired.com/question • Support Dad Tired: dadtired.com/donate • Range Leather – 15% off: rangeleather.com/dadtired — Code: DADTIRED • Read The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB • Invite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.com • Book mentioned: Letters and Papers from Prison – Dietrich Bonhoeffer • Gap theory resource: John Lennox on Genesis • Shroud of Turin research: magiscenter.com

Kaleb Allen continues the wilderness series with a deep look at confusion and spiritual frustration. He explains why these moments are not a sign that something is broken, but often a sign that God is doing deeper work. Kaleb draws from the lives of Elijah, John the Baptist, Moses, and the writings of John of the Cross and C.S. Lewis to help men make sense of what they are going through.What You’ll hear: • What to do when life feels foggy, unclear, and hard to explain • Why God sometimes withholds comfort to give us clarity • How to recognize false expectations you have placed on God • Why spiritual dryness is not always about sin • What it means to trust God’s heart when you cannot trace His hand • How rest, surrender, and time lead to renewed perspectiveIf you are feeling spiritually stuck, emotionally flat, or unsure what God is doing. The wilderness has purpose. You are not alone in it.Episode Resources:The Problem of Pain and A Grief Observed – C.S. Lewis Dark Night of the Soul – St. John of the Cross Exodus 3, 1 Kings 19, Psalm 136, Romans 8 The McShane Bible Reading Plan Read The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB Support Dad Tired: dadtired.com/donate Invite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.com

In this episode, Jerrad challenges dads to stop parenting with a one-size-fits-all mindset and start leading their families like true shepherds. After noticing something during a conversation with his kids, he shares what it means to know each member of your household individually and lead them with intentional care. You’ll hear: • Why blanket commands and zone defense don’t work in fatherhood • What Jesus modeled through one-on-one moments with Zacchaeus, Peter, and the woman at the well • How to recognize your role as a spiritual leader in your home • Why every member of your family needs a unique plan and goal • Practical questions to assess where your wife and kids are spiritually • A step-by-step approach to shepherding each heart in your home Tune in to learn how to stop guessing and start leading. The sheep God gave you need more than discipline and direction. They need to be known. Episode Resources:Jesus Storybook Bible: jesusstorybookbible.com The Good Book Company (Tales That Tell the Truth series): thegoodbook.com Rite of Passage Kit by John Tyson: primalpath.co Dad Tired Dinnertime Devotional Cards: dadtired.com/shop Range Leather (15% off): rangeleather.com/dadtired — Code: DADTIRED Support Dad Tired: dadtired.com/donate Read The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB Invite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.com

In this first episode of the Q&A series, Jerrad and Chris respond to real questions submitted by men at the Dad Tired retreat. They talk through theology, lifestyle, and personal struggles with clarity, honesty, and a focus on biblical truth.What You’ll hear: • What hell actually is and whether God is present there • Do you have to be baptized to be saved? • Is gambling or sports betting always sinful? • Does the Tower of Babel say anything about space exploration? • Can Christians smoke cigars or drink alcohol? • Should believers use profanity, and how does Scripture speak to it?Tune in to get honest answers to real questions so you can lead your family with conviction, not confusion.Ask your own question: dadtired.com/questionReferenced: Philippians 2, Acts 2, 1 Corinthians 6, James, Ephesians, Genesis 11 (Tower of Babel) Range Leather – 15% off: rangeleather.com/dadtired — Code: DADTIRED Read The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB Invite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.com Support Dad Tired: dadtired.com/donate

Kaleb Allen launches the wilderness series speaking directly to you who feels dry, spiritually empty, or confused. He teaches the difference between seasons we choose and those God leads us into. These teaching is drawn from John of the Cross, the life of Jesus, and Kaleb's own experience. This message is for you who is doing everything right on the outside but still feel like something is missing.What You’ll hear: • Why doing all the right things doesn’t always make you feel right • What an “active” vs. “passive” wilderness season looks like • Why God may be withdrawing comfort to produce something deeper • How the Spirit uses detachment to refine your desires • Why you can’t discipline your way out of spiritual dryness • What it means to persevere when everything feels dull or distantTune in to learn how to walk with God through the dry places. The wilderness won’t last forever—but it will shape you if you let it. Episode Resources:• Dark Night of the Soul – John of the Cross • John 4, Luke 4, 1 Kings 19, Philippians 2 • The McShane Bible Reading Plan • Read The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB • Support Dad Tired: dadtired.com/donate • Invite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.com

In this episode, Jerrad shares what it really means to lead your marriage. He talks about the call to love your wife like Christ loves the church. He shares moments from his own marriage and explains how that love is more than romance or duty. It’s sacrifice, forgiveness, and intentional spiritual leadership. What You’ll hear: • What it actually means to love sacrificially, not just kindly • How intimacy grows when forgiveness becomes a lifestyle • Why your marriage is meant to reflect God's love to the world • How to pursue your wife emotionally, spiritually, and practically • What servant-hearted leadership looks like day to day • How confession and sanctification shape both husband and wifeTune in to discover how a gospel-centered marriage isn’t about perfection. It’s about faithfulness, sacrifice, and showing your family what the love of Jesus really looks like.Episode Resources:• Read The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB • Support Dad Tired: dadtired.com/donate • Join the Dad Tired Community: dadtired.com/community • Ask a question or share your story: dadtired.com/question • Invite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.com • Range Leather – 15% off: rangeleather.com/dadtired – Code: DADTIRED

In this episode, Jerrad speaks directly to busy dads who feel stretched thin. He shares how the chaos of life, especially in a new season, can cause us to drift from what matters most. Jerrad walks through how to refocus on your mission, identify distractions, and start making space for what God has actually called you to do.What You’ll hear:• How to reset your priorities when life feels blurry• Why physical clutter often reflects inner clutter• How Jesus modeled saying no to good things for the sake of the mission• Why most distractions aren’t sinful but still harmful• A simple way to evaluate your time and get clarity• How to craft a short, clear mission statement for this seasonTune in to get focused, clear, and back on track with the mission God has given you as a husband, father, and disciple.Episode Resources:Thrive Family Life (Pop + Play game and more): thrivefamilylife.com — Use promo code DADTIRED for 10% offDad Tired Conferences: dadtired.comRead The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBSupport Dad Tired: dadtired.com/donateInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.com

In this episode, Jerrad talks with Newt Crenshaw, President and CEO of Young Life. They discuss what Gen Z and Gen Alpha are really searching for, based on a global study conducted by Young Life. Newt shares what the research revealed about identity, relationships, and the deep need for connection in a world shaped by screens, pressure, and isolation.What You’ll hear:• Why 40% of young people don’t feel worthy of love• What kids actually want from adults in their lives• How social media affects boys and girls differently• Why moms are still the top go-to, and why dads matter too• What makes faith a key part of emotional and relational health• How you can be a stable presence in a young person’s lifeTune in to learn how you can show up for the next generation—starting with the kids in your own home. Episode Resources:Learn more about Young Life: younglife.orgRead the Relat(able) Study: younglife.org/relatable Volunteer with Young Life: younglife.org/get-involved Dad Tired Annual Retreat at Young Life’s Carolina Point Read The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB Support Dad Tired: dadtired.com/donateInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comRange Leather (15% off): rangeleather.com/dadtired — Code: DADTIRED

In this episode, Jerrad invites you to pray. He knows how easy it is to carry pressure, to lead from exhaustion, and to forget who you are. You start performing. You stop listening. You lead on autopilot.Through the words of Jesus in the Lord’s Prayer, Jerrad walks with you through a simple moment of surrender. A chance to reset your heart and remember that you are first a son, not a leader. You were never meant to carry this on your own.You’ll hear:• Why your prayer life shows who you trust• How to release control and rest in God’s care• What it means to ask for provision one day at a time• How to pray honestly when you're tired or unsure• Why the strength to lead begins with stillnessTune in to remember who you belong to.Episode Resources:Read The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB Support Dad Tired: dadtired.com/donate Learn more about Dad Tired events: dadtired.com Invite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.com Reformation Heritage Books – Puritan Treasures for Today: heritagebooks.org/puritantreasures – Use code DADTIRED for 10% off Conference Dates Mentioned:Sept 20–22: Dad Tired Annual RetreatSept 28: Knoxville, TNOct 12: Joint Base Lewis, WA (for DoD ID holders)Nov 9: Meridian, IDFeb 27–Mar 1: Men's Retreat in Peru, IL

In this episode, Jerrad talks with Grammy-winning artist Zach Williams. They walk through Zach’s journey of addiction, identity, and coming to faith later in life. Zach shares how God pursued him, how that changed his family, and what parenting looks like now that grace is part of the picture.What You’ll hear: • How Zach went from a rock band and addiction to faith and family • What changed when he gave his life to Christ in 2012 • How shame, fear, and regret showed up even after salvation • Why grace became a key part of his parenting • What he’s learning about raising teens in a distracted world • The story behind his new children’s book and why it mattersThis is an honest conversation about sin, surrender, and how God keeps writing your story no matter where you start.Episode Resources:Zach Williams' children's book: A Little More Like Jesus, A Little Less Like Me Song: “Less Like Me” – Zach Williams Follow Zach's tour: zachwilliamsmusic.com/tour Footballin’ with Ben Roethlisberger (Podcast on YouTube) Daily Devotional for Men (Coming soon with K-LOVE) Range Leather (15% off): rangeleather.com/dadtired — Code: DADTIRED Read The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB Support Dad Tired: dadtired.com/donate Invite Jerrad to speak: jerradlopes.com

In this episode, Chris Hilken shares how to walk with your child through grief. After losing his wife and becoming a single dad of five, Chris learned how to comfort his children while grieving himself. He speaks from experience and gives a simple plan to help you guide your kids in moments of pain, loss, and confusion. What You’ll hear:• How to be present when your child is hurting• What to say when there are no easy answers• How grief affects a child over time• A simple way to walk through both emotion and truth• Why you do not need to fix it, but you should not ignore it• How to disciple your child in the middle of deep pain Tune in to walk with your child through sorrow with care without feeling lost in the process. Episode Resources: Reformation Heritage Books – Puritan Treasures for Today: heritagebooks.org/puritantreasures — Code: DADTIRED Read The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB Dad Tired Annual Retreat: https://www.dadtired.com/retreat Invite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comConferences and events: dadtired.com/conferencesEmail Chris directly: [email protected] Support Dad Tired: https://www.dadtired.com/donate

In this episode, Jerrad reflects on how easy it is to forget our need for God when life is going well. Spiritual drift often begins when life feels stable. When things are good,prayer becomes rare. Hunger for God's Word slows down. You stop leading with purpose. Through personal stories and Scripture, Jerrad explores why good times may be more dangerous than hard ones.What You’ll hear: • Why comfort can make you stop praying • What David’s story teaches about success and failure • How spiritual laziness sneaks in during calm seasons • Why dependence on God is a daily choice • What happens when you let your guard down • How to stay alert and focused when life feels easyTune in to remember who brought you to where you are and why you still need Him today.Episode Resources:Range Leather (15% off): rangeleather.com/dadtired — Code: DADTIRED Read The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB Support Dad Tired: https://www.dadtired.com/donate Invite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.com Join the community: dadtired.com/community

In this episode, Jerrad sits down with Pastor Douglas Wilson to talk about biblical discipline. They focus on what it takes to build a joyful home. Pastor Wilson explains how to lead your children with love and authority. He shares why short accounts matter. He also teaches how joy is restored when sin is dealt with quickly.What You’ll hear: • Why discipline begins with the parent’s own heart • How to keep short accounts in marriage and parenting • What it means to restore a child to joy after discipline • Why household culture matters more than parenting technique • How to train sons with clarity and strength • What it looks like to shape your home around joy and repentanceTune in to learn how loving discipline is one of the clearest ways to reflect God’s heart to your children.Episode Resources:1.Books by Douglas Wilson: Standing on the Promises, Future Men, Why Children Matter, Recovering the Lost Tools of Learning, The Case for Classical Christian Education 2.Canon Press: canonpress.com 3. Canon+ App for sermons, books, and lectures: mycanonplus.com4. Reformation Heritage Books – Puritan Treasures for Today: heritagebooks.org/puritantreasures — Code: DADTIRED 5. Read The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB 6. Invite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.com 7.Support Dad Tired: https://www.dadtired.com/donate

In this episode, Jerrad talks with recording artist Jordan Feliz about learning when to say no. They discuss the pressure men feel to perform, provide, and please everyone. Jordan shares how therapy, parenting, and a demanding career helped him learn the value of limits. He also shares how trusting God with his time has changed the way he leads at home.What You’ll hear: • Why most men say yes out of fear • What it looks like to lead from rest, not pressure • How to know when a “no” is healthy • What Jordan’s therapist taught him about priorities • Why kids need your presence more than your perfection • How knowing your identity in Christ changes what you say yes toTune in to get clear on what matters most and what you may need to leave behind.Episode Resources:Dad Tired Annual Retreat: https://www.dadtired.com/retreatUK Dad Tired Retreat Info: https://www.dadtired.ukDinnertime Discussion Cards: https://www.dadtired.comRange Leather (15% off): https://rangeleather.com/dadtired — Code: DADTIREDRead The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBInvite Jerrad to Speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comSupport Dad Tired: https://www.dadtired.com/donate

Jordan Raynor joins Jerrad for a practical conversation about heaven. They talk about the most common questions kids ask and why many adults still carry false ideas about eternity. Jordan explains what Scripture actually says and how the new Earth changes everything about how we parent and lead.What You’ll hear:• Why most people have a wrong view of heaven• What kids really want to know about eternity• How to talk about the new Earth in a simple way• Why worship is more than singing• What the Bible says about animals, work, and relationships in heaven• How a clearer view of eternity changes your purpose now Tune in to learn how to talk about heaven with truth and confidence. Episode Resources:Book: The Royal in You by Jordan RaynorBook: Heaven by Randy AlcornBook: Surprised by Hope by N. T. WrightBook: The Sacredness of Secular Work by Jordan RaynorIsaiah 11, Isaiah 60, Isaiah 65, Revelation 21–22Dinnertime Discussion Cards: https://www.dadtired.comDwell Bible App (25% off): https://dwellbible.com/dadtiredRead The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBInvite Jerrad to Speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comSupport Dad Tired: https://www.dadtired.com/donate

In this episode, Jerrad sits down with Steel Billings, Head of AI Strategy at Glue. They talk about how artificial intelligence is shaping the way we parent, lead, and live. Steel breaks down what AI actually is, what it means for the next generation, and how Christian parents can prepare their kids for a digital future.What You’ll hear: • What every dad needs to understand about AI • Why parenting in this era takes new levels of awareness • How to talk to your kids about AI, emotions, and identity • What’s at risk when kids form emotional bonds with machines • Why you don’t need to fear AI, but you do need to be wise • How to use new tools while holding on to God’s designTune in to learn how to lead your family in a fast-changing world.Episode Resources:Learn more about Glue and faith + AI initiatives: gloo.us/aiJoin the AI & the Church Hackathon: gloo.us/hackathonBarna x Glue Research on Parenting and AI: barna.comDwell Bible App (25% off): dwellbible.com/dadtiredCSB Men’s Daily Study Bible (50% off): lifeway.com — Code: MDB50Read The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comSupport Dad Tired: https://www.dadtired.com/donateDad Tired Annual Retreat + Volunteer Info: https://www.dadtired.com

In this episode, Jerrad talks with worship leader and songwriter Stephen McWhirter. Stephen shares how a childhood of abuse and a decade of addiction nearly destroyed his life. He opens up about how Jesus met him in the middle of it all and changed everything. This is a story of redemption, healing, and the kind of grace that goes deeper than our past. What You’ll hear: • How Stephen’s view of God was shaped by an abusive father • What it looked like to run from religion and numb the pain • How Jesus met him during a meth addiction • Why true repentance leads to freedom, not shame • What it means to forgive without excusing harm • How his family, music, and message were transformedTune in to see why no one is too far gone and how God can write a better story than we ever imagined.Episode Resources:Stephen’s website: worshipjesus.lifeSong: “Come Jesus Come” by Stephen McWhirterBook: The Case for Christ by Lee StrobelBook (Upcoming): Stephen’s testimony, published by ZondervanTour Dates with Maverick City Music: See link at worshipjesus.lifeRead The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBInvite Jerrad to Speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comSupport Dad Tired: https://www.dadtired.com/donateShop Dad Tired x Range Leather: rangeleather.com/dadtired — Code: DADTIRED

Dr. Juli Slattery joins Jerrad for an honest conversation about sex and intimacy in marriage. They cover the questions most men want to ask but often avoid. Juli brings grace, and a biblical framework for how to understand sex. She reminds us it is not just a physical act. It is a spiritual gift. What You’ll hear: • Why sexual struggles are often spiritual struggles • How to define healthy intimacy in marriage • What real faithfulness looks like in thought and action • Why many couples feel stuck or ashamed in this area • How men and women experience sex differently • Why intimacy takes more than performance or frequencyTune in to better understand how to lead with love and build intimacy with patience.Episode Resources:Authentic Intimacy (Juli’s ministry): authenticintimacy.comBook: God, Sex, and Your Marriage by Dr. Juli SlatteryPodcast: Java with JuliResource: Online Book Studies for Couples — authenticintimacy.comRead The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comSupport Dad Tired: https://www.dadtired.com/donateRange Leather (15% off): rangeleather.com/dadtired — Code: DADTIRED

Jerrad sits down with Shane Winnings, former law enforcement officer and CEO of Promise Keepers, to talk about integrity, obedience, and spiritual leadership. Shane shares his story of walking away from career and comfort to follow God's call. They talk about how small, unseen acts of obedience shape the kind of man you become.What You’ll hear: • Why obedience starts with small decisions • How God used street ministry to build boldness • What it means to be faithful in daily life • How to lead your home with clarity and conviction • Why tenderness and strength must go together • What Shane has learned from evangelism, fatherhood, and leading menTune in to be reminded that big callings begin with small, consistent yes-es. Episode Resources:Follow Shane Winnings on Instagram: @shanewinningsLearn more about Promise Keepers and register for the August event: promisekeepers.orgRange Leather (15% off): rangeleather.com/dadtired — Code: DADTIREDBond Charge (Wellness + Recovery gear, 15% off): bondcharge.com — Code: DADTIRED15Read The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comSupport Dad Tired: https://www.dadtired.com/donate

Jeremy Pryor joins Jerrad to talk about one of the most confusing parts of modern family life — how to relate to parents and in-laws as adults. They discuss what it means to show honor, how to draw healthy boundaries, and why God designed families to be multi-generational. Jeremy also shares the result of restoring family culture and what it means to raise children in a household, not a nest. What You’ll hear: • What Scripture says about honoring your parents • Why modern families feel disconnected across generations • How to deal with in-laws in a healthy and godly way • What “parenting” misses that fathering and mothering include • How your kids learn to honor you by watching you honor your parents • What changes when you stop seeing family as individual unitsTune in to rethink your role as a son, son-in-law, and spiritual leader. Episode Resources:Jeremy Pryor’s site and teaching: familyteams.comBook: Family Revision by Jeremy PryorPodcast: Five Minute Fatherhood (with Jeff Bethke)Ministry: 1K Households (1KH)YouTube: Family Teams ChannelInstagram: @jeremympryorCSB Men’s Daily Bible (50% off): lifeway.com — Code: MDB50Read The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comSupport Dad Tired: https://www.dadtired.com/donate

In this episode, therapist and author Sam Jolman joins Jerrad to talk about the deeper story behind pornography, shame, and anger. He explains why behavior change is not enough. Jeremy helps men ask better questions about their pain. He shows how healing starts when we look at what drives the behavior, not just the behavior itself.What You’ll hear:• Why shame grows in silence• How pornography often masks deeper wounds• What anger reveals about your need for rest and relief• How healing starts with kindness toward your own story• Why confession is the beginning, not the end• What your body might be telling you about your soulTune in to see why freedom takes more than willpower and what it means to let Jesus into your story.Episode Resources:Book: The Sex Talk You Never Got by Sam JolmanSam’s counseling and writing: samjolman.comRange Leather (15% off): rangeleather.com/dadtired — Code: DADTIREDRead The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comSupport Dad Tired: https://www.dadtired.com/donate

In this episode, Kaleb Allen asks a hard but honest question. Who is really running your life? He shares how the drive for productivity can quietly become a form of slavery. Through Scripture, personal stories, and the life of Jesus, Kaleb unpacks what it means to rest, slow down, and let God define your worth. What You’ll hear: • How hustle culture distorts your view of success • Why rest is not weakness • What Sabbath says about your identity • How Jesus lived with margin and retreat • What happens when you trade burnout for presence • How to lead your home with pace, not pressureTune in to remember that your value isn’t in what you do but in who you belong to.Episode Resources:CSB Men’s Daily Bible (50% off): lifeway.com — Code: MDB50Read The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBDad Tired Annual Retreat: dadtired.com/retreatSupport Dad Tired: dadtired.com/donateInvite Jerrad to Speak: jerradlopes.comFollow Dad Tired for updates: instagram.com/dadtired

In this episode, Jerrad speaks directly to husbands and fathers. He teaches from Colossians 3 and Genesis 3 to show what it means to lead as God designed. Jerrad unpacks the weight of spiritual leadership and how men are called to love, serve, and lay down their lives for their families.What You’ll hear: • Why God holds men accountable for their homes • What it means to love your wife without harshness or resentment • Why leadership is not about control, but sacrifice • How Genesis 3 shapes our understanding of headship • What Paul says to husbands in Colossians and Ephesians • How a gospel-shaped marriage shows Christ to the worldTune in to be reminded that leadership begins with humility, and love is measured by how you serve. Episode Resources:Read Colossians 3 for contextBook: The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comDad Tired Community and Retreat Info: https://www.dadtired.comSupport the ministry: https://www.dadtired.com/donateRange Leather (15% off): rangeleather.com/dadtired — Code: DADTIRED

In this episode, Jerrad continues teaching through Colossians chapter 3 and focuses on verse 18. He speaks directly to women who want to follow Jesus in their marriage. This message is not about control or silence. It is about trust, strength, and reflecting the gospel in a real home.Jerrad explains what biblical submission means and what it does not. He shows how this call is rooted in the character of Christ, not cultural roles. This is not about value. It is about order, humility, and spiritual leadership in the home. What You’ll hear: • Why submission is not weakness or silence • How Christ models willing surrender • What it looks like to follow a flawed husband with wisdom • Why headship and love must go together • How your posture can shape the culture of your home • Why God’s design still matters even when it feels uncomfortableTune in to see how a wife’s role is not small. It is strong, and it points to something eternal. Episode Resources:Read Colossians 3 for contextBook: The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comDad Tired Community and Retreat Info: https://www.dadtired.comSupport the ministry: https://www.dadtired.com/donateRange Leather (15% off): rangeleather.com/dadtired — Code: DADTIRED

In this episode, Jerrad continues through Colossians chapter 3. He focuses on the call to take off the old self and put on the new. This is not about behavior for approval. It’s about living from your identity in Christ. Jerrad explains what it looks like to walk in kindness, meekness, patience, and joy. He also challenges men to lead with peace and clarity in the home.What You’ll hear: • What it means to take off the old self and put on Christ • Why your identity shapes your actions • How to lead your family with patience and humility • What meekness looks like in the life of a father • Why peace and joy are essential for spiritual leadership • How discipline becomes effective when your home is full of joyTune in to remember who you are and how to live like you belong to Christ. Episode Resources:Read Colossians chapter 3CSB Men’s Daily Bible (50% off): lifeway.com — Code: MDB50The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBRange Leather (15% off): rangeleather.com/dadtired — Code: DADTIREDInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comJoin the Dad Tired Retreat or Community: https://www.dadtired.comSupport the ministry: https://www.dadtired.com/donate

In this episode, Jerrad begins a four-part series in Colossians 3. He opens with a direct challenge: if you are alive in Christ, why does your life still carry the smell of death? Jerrad teaches through Paul’s reminder that followers of Jesus must put to death the old self and walk in the new. This is not behavior for approval. It’s transformation that flows from identity.What You’ll hear: • What it means to be dead to sin and alive in Christ • Why repentance begins with self-awareness • How to identify areas that still reflect your old self • Why putting off sin is more than behavior change • How Scripture shapes men into spiritual leaders • What God says about anger, lust, and identityTune in to ask the hard question: what in your life still smells like the man you used to be?Episode ResourcesRead Colossians chapter 3The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBCSB Men’s Daily Bible (50% off): lifeway.com — Code: MDB50Range Leather (15% off): rangeleather.com/dadtired — Code: DADTIREDInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comJoin the Dad Tired Retreat or Community: https://www.dadtired.comSupport the ministry: https://www.dadtired.com/donate

In this episode, Chris Hilken shares a powerful exercise every dad can try. Here are the 7 Questions:Projected Value: What do you think is most important to me? Intended Value: If I could wish for one thing for you, what do you think it would be?Perceived Value: What do you think I love the most about you?Interpreted Value: What are ways that I show you love that mean the most to you?Expected Value: What are ways that I could show you better that I love you?Rejected Value: What’s one thing that I have done that you will do differently as a parent?Respected Value: What’s one thing that I have done that you will do as a parent?Episode Resources:Range Leather (15% off): rangeleather.com/dadtired — Code: DADTIREDRead The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comSupport the ministry: https://www.dadtired.com/donateJoin the Dad Tired Retreat: https://www.dadtired.com/retreat

In this episode, Jerrad sits down with filmmakers and ministry leaders Alex and Stephen Kendrick. They share how their father broke a cycle of brokenness and showed them how to lead with faith. The Kendricks talk about the heart behind their new film The Forge, why real discipleship is rare, and what it actually looks like in daily life. What You’ll hear: • Why fatherhood and discipleship go hand in hand • How one man’s faith can change a family tree • What they learned about manhood while making The Forge • Why real discipleship is about imitation, not just instruction • How to start discipling even if you don’t feel ready • What happens when men choose comfort over callingTune in to hear why the next generation is waiting for men who will show them how to follow Jesus — not just talk about it.Episode Resources:Watch the trailer and get updates: theforgemovie.comRead the book: The Resolution for Men by Stephen and Alex KendrickLearn more about their films: kendrickbrothers.comWatch War Room, Courageous, Overcomer, and Facing the GiantsDwell Bible App (25% off): dwellbible.com/dadtiredRead The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comJoin the Dad Tired Retreat: https://www.dadtired.com/retreatSupport the ministry: https://www.dadtired.com/donate

Jon Tyson joins Jerrad to talk about the hidden battles Christian men face. They discuss themes from Jon’s new book Fighting Shadows, including shame, lust, apathy, and loneliness. Jon shares how Satan uses these shadows to keep men stuck in isolation and defeat. This is a call to step out of the dark and live with purpose, and brotherhood.What You’ll hear: • Why most men are battling shame and isolation • How apathy and ambition often feed each other • What real healing from lust looks like • Why confession and community are essential • How to build a life that fights for truth and light • What Jesus offers when the shadows feel overwhelmingTune in to name what’s holding you back and step into the light with courage.Episode Resources:Book: Fighting Shadows by Jon Tyson and Jefferson BethkeLearn more at: formingmen.comWatch: The Work documentary (featured in this episode)Read: The Intentional Father by Jon TysonJoin a Men’s Group: https://www.dadtired.com/groupsRead The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comSupport the ministry: https://www.dadtired.com/donate

In this episode, Jerrad sits down with someone he never expected to share the mic with — his dad. For the first time, they talk openly about their strained relationship, what absence did to both of them, and how forgiveness and healing began. This is not a teaching. It’s a real conversation. A son and father working through decades of hurt, regret, and love.What You’ll Hear: • What father absence really does to a boy • How unspoken pain shows up in marriage and parenting • Why honest conversation can open the door to healing • What changed when Jerrad forgave his father • How God used brokenness to birth Dad Tired • Why it’s never too late to reconcileTune in to hear what grace sounds like when it moves from theory to real life.Episode Resources:Read The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comSupport the ministry: https://www.dadtired.com/donateJoin the Dad Tired Retreat: https://www.dadtired.com/retreatLearn more about WinShape Camps: winshapecamps.org

In this episode, Jerrad talks with Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz, the co-founders of Dwell, about parenting, anxiety, and what happens when the Word of God becomes your lifeline. They share how Scripture memory moved from a discipline to a daily rescue, especially in seasons of doubt, fear, and deep need.What You’ll hear:• Why kids need more than protection — they need truth• What happens when performance becomes your identity• How Scripture speaks when anxiety gets loud• Why silence often reveals what's really in your heart• How Dwell began after Olympic dreams faded• Why parents must fill themselves with truth to lead wellTune in to see why the Word of God is essential.Episode Resources:Dwell Scripture Memory Tools: dwelldifferently.comFree downloads for Dad Tired listeners: dwelldifferently.com/dadtiredBook: He Is: A Devotional Guide to the Attributes of God (by Natalie & Vera)Podcast: Dwell Differently PodcastCSB Men’s Daily Bible (50% off): lifeway.com — Code: MDB50Read The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comSupport the ministry: https://www.dadtired.com/donate