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In this episode, Jerrad is joined by Chris and Kaleb to answer questions submitted by listeners. From God’s view on divorce to judgment day and denominational confusion, they take on topics that matter deeply but are rarely discussed with honesty. They also tackle the tension in marriage when one spouse feels “touched out,” and how respect, sex, and spiritual leadership all intersect.What You’ll hear: • What the Bible says about final judgment • Whether God ever prompts divorce • How to think about denominations and unity in the Church • What assurance of salvation looks like • How wives can support husbands when they feel empty • Why physical intimacy in marriage often needs intentionalityTune in to hear honest, pastoral answers to questions many christian men and women are quietly wrestling with.Episode Resources:Submit your own question: Call 503-877-3836Read The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBWinShape Camps for kids and families: winshapecamps.orgInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comJoin the Dad Tired Retreat: https://www.dadtired.com/retreatSupport the ministry: https://www.dadtired.com/donate

In this episode, Jerrad shares a personal story that started with a haircut and ended in conviction. What began as a lighthearted moment with his son turned into a reflection on anger, joy, and what kind of father he’s becoming. It’s about how our family feels the weight of what we carry.What You’ll Hear:• Why joy is a fruit, not a feeling• How sin, stress, and selfishness rob your joy• Why joy matters more than you think in fatherhood• What your kids learn when they see your serious side• Why spending time with Jesus resets your soul• How to give your family the joyful version of youTune in to find joy again, even in the mess of normal, everyday parenting.Episode Resources:WinShape Camps: winshapecamps.orgJoin the Dad Tired Retreat: https://www.dadtired.com/retreatSupport the ministry: https://www.dadtired.com/donateRead The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.com

Joey Odom, co-founder of RO, joins Jerrad to talk about how smartphones are quietly changing homes. He shares his own story of missing his son’s first goal while looking down at his phone , and how that moment changed everything. They talk about addiction, distraction, and why putting down your phone might be the most important thing you do as a dad.What You’ll hear: • How phones are affecting your kids in ways you don’t see • Why you have a relationship with your phone and how to change it • The hidden cost of being constantly connected • How habits, not willpower, shape your leadership • Four simple ways to be more present with your family • Why noticing your kids may be the key to connectionTune in to reflect on your daily habits and reclaim the attention your family is craving.Episode Resources:Get RO: https://www.goro.comRead 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/donatePodcasting Course: https://www.podtofinish.com

Ben Roethlisberger joins Jerrad Lopes to talk about parenting, marriage, and identity. Ben Roethlisberger is a two-time Super Bowl champion and former quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He shares what it’s been like to go from the field to full-time dad. They talk about discipline, presence, and how to lead your home.What You’ll hear:• Why your kids need consistency more than perfection• How Ben is learning to listen, not just lead• What he’s discovered about slowing down after the NFL• Why respect and tenderness can go hand in hand• How bedtime reveals the heart of your parentingTune in to hear how a championship mindset changes when your greatest job is at home.Episode Resources:Dwell Bible App (25% off): https://www.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. Shop Dad Tired Coffee (by LC Coffee): https://shop.dadtired.com

In this episode, Jerrad sits down with Bobby Cooley, pastor and co-founder of Empowered Homes. They talk about father wounds, identity, and what every man needed to hear growing up. Bobby shares his story of abuse, neglect, and redemption. They also discuss how your view of God is shaped by your dad, what to do with the pain you carry, and how to stop passing it on.What You’ll hear: • Why many men don’t realize they’re still hurting • How father wounds show up in marriage and parenting • What healing can look like when you name the wound • Why identity must come from God, not your past • How to offer what you never received • What it means to be fathered by GodTune in learn how you can find the freedom to lead with grace.Episode Resources:Visit: empoweredhomes.orgBook: Fathered by God by John EldredgeDocumentary: The Work (Group therapy in Folsom Prison)Read 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

In this episode, Chris shares a parenting moment from the playground. A small conflict led to big questions about fairness, hurt, and how to respond. He talks about how to walk with your kids through these moments in a way that builds strength, not just comfort. What You’ll Hear: • Why injustice can be a teaching moment • How to lead your child through hurt without rescuing too soon • What it means to raise kids for real life, not just safety • Why fairness shouldn’t always be the goal • How to help your kids think through conflict with clarity Tune in to understand how gospel parenting shapes your child’s character. Episode Resources:Register for the Dad Tired Retreat: https://www.dadtired.com/retreatContact for Sponsorship: [email protected] Play Games (25% off with code “dadtired”): https://www.trueplaygames.comRead 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 challenges dads to rethink what it means to be the prophet of their home. It’s not just about what you say. It’s about what you live. He walks through three simple but powerful ways men can lead their families in truth without needing to talk all the time.What You’ll hear: • Why your kids watch your life more than your words • How the prophet role includes teaching and resisting • What happens when you chase wealth and comfort • How to model satisfaction in Jesus, not possessions • Why modesty and mission shape how your kids see God • A simple way to engage your family with global missionsTune in to see how your lifestyle is teaching your family something; whether you mean to or not.Episode Resources:Learn more about Samaritan Ministries: https://samaritanministries.org/dadtiredPreorder the children’s book My Daddy’s Hero: [Wherever books are sold]Read 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 continues the series on what makes a healthy man. He focuses on friendship and fitness. He shares how isolation nearly destroyed his marriage. He also talks about why real friends matter and how caring for your body shapes your leadership. What You’ll hear: • How isolation leads to dark places • Why most men already have the friend they need • What it means to be the light in someone else’s life • Why physical health is connected to spiritual strength • How daily discipline can train your soul • What motivates Jerrad to keep showing up with consistency Tune in to pursue a kind of health that reaches your body, mind, and soul. Episode Resources:Shop Dad Tired Coffee (by LC Coffee): https://shop.dadtired.comRead The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBJoin the Dad Tired Retreat: https://www.dadtired.com/retreatInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comLearn to launch your own podcast: https://www.podtofinish.comSupport the ministry: https://www.dadtired.com/donate

In this episode, Jerrad continues his focus on what makes a man healthy. He talks about two areas many men overlook: silence and sleep. Jerrad shares why most men avoid silence, how rest shapes the soul, and what it looks like to stop numbing out and start dealing with what’s really going on inside.What You’ll hear: • Why silence reveals what’s under the surface • How busyness and distraction keep men stuck • What soul peace has to do with spiritual leadership • Why sitting alone with your thoughts matters • How better sleep makes you a better man • Simple ways to build healthier rhythms at nightTune in to learn why real strength starts with quiet, not noise.Episode Resources:Sponsor: Samaritan Ministries — https://samaritanministries.org/dadtiredLearn more or join the Dad Tired Community: https://www.dadtired.comRead The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBLaunch your podcast: https://www.podtofinish.com — Use code PODCAST30Invite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comSupport the ministry: https://www.dadtired.com/donate

In this episode, Jerrad helps men think through where they are in their walk with Jesus. He walks through five stages of spiritual growth, from spiritual death to spiritual parenthood, and challenges you to assess your maturity. This is a practical and honest look at what it means to grow up in faith.What You’ll Hear: • Why Jesus' final words matter for every man • How to know if you're stuck in spiritual childhood • What selfish faith looks like • Why maturity is more than just belief • How to start leading others once you've been ledTune in to get honest about your growth and take the next step forward.Episode Resources:Read The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBLearn more about Dad Tired Groups: https://www.dadtired.com/groupsDownload the Stages of Discipleship PDF (by Jim Putman): https://www.replicate.org/stages-of-discipleshipStart your podcast with Pod to Finish: https://www.podtofinish.comInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comSupport the ministry: https://www.dadtired.com/donateLearn more about the 5-stages of discipleship:https://jimputman.com/2018/06/04/the-5-stages-of-growth-for-a-disciple-free-resource-download/https://arena.jfbc.org/PublicAssets/Documents/Shine/Five%20Stages%20of%20Discipleship.pdf

In this episode, Jerrad talks with poet, teacher, and apologist Preston Perry. Preston shares how one man changed his life by living out the gospel, not just preaching it. They talk about discipleship, evangelism, and why showing someone your life may matter more than what you say.What You’ll hear: • How Preston came to faith through real discipleship • Why Gary’s life showed him he wasn’t a Christian • What it means to invite people into your everyday life • Why the church often misses the mark on discipleship • How Preston and Jackie think about sharing Jesus in everyday moments • Why obedience matters more than method Tune in to hear how faith grows through everyday obedience. Episode Resources:Preston’s Book – How to Tell the Truth (wherever books are sold)Preston and Jackie’s Podcast – With the PerrysThrive Family Life (Sponsor): https://www.thrivefamilylife.com — Use code dadtired for 10% offRead 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 reacts to a moment between UFC fighter Sean Strickland and comedian Theo Von. Jerrad reflects on why men struggle with friendship, what real connection looks like, and how trauma often hides beneath our toughness.What You’ll Hear: • What made a UFC fighter break down on camera • Why many men carry deep pain without knowing it • How friendship is more than advice or fixing • What it means to sit with someone in their grief • Why our strongest behavior often covers our deepest wounds • How Jesus meets us in the places we try to hideTune in to rethink how you show up for your friends and where healing really begins.Episode Resources:Watch the interview clip: Sean Strickland & Theo Von on YouTube (timestamp 1:31:00)Read The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBLearn more about Dad Tired: https://www.dadtired.comInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comSupport the ministry: https://www.dadtired.com/donate

Jerrad and Kaleb talk about fatherhood, fear, and what it means to trust God with your future. They reflect on moments that hit hard and draw from Judges 7 to show where true courage begins. This is a call for men to lead with peace, and to stop chasing comfort. To stand with courage that comes from knowing who holds tomorrow.What You’ll hear: • Why chasing the wrong things will leave you empty • What a crib and a cup of coffee taught about time • What Gideon’s story says about fear and leadership • Why theology matters more than positivity • How to lead when the world feels unstable • Why the future belongs to Jesus, not to chanceTune in to lead with courage and rest in what’s true. Episode Resources:Shop Dad Tired Coffee (by LC Coffee): https://shop.dadtired.comRead The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBRegister for the 2024 Dad Tired Retreat: https://www.dadtired.com/retreatInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comSupport the ministry: https://www.dadtired.com/donate

As a new year begins, Jerrad opens with a call for men to lead their families in peace. He shares a vulnerable moment from his own week, reflecting on the pressure men carry. He introduces a teaching from Chris on what it means to trust God in a world full of fear. Together, they challenge men to lead from a place of rest, not reaction.What You’ll Hear: • Why peace starts with the mindset of the leader • How your mindset shapes the atmosphere of your home • How fear shows up in small decisions • What “functional atheism” looks like in daily life • Why Jesus is trustworthy even when life feels unstable • How to shift from anxiety to confidence in GodTune in to reset your heart and set the tone for your family as the year begins.Episode Resources:Join the Dad Tired Community: https://www.dadtired.comRead The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBRegister for the Dad Tired Retreat: https://www.dadtired.com/retreatSupport the ministry: https://www.dadtired.com/donateSponsor: Samaritan Ministries – https://samaritanministries.org/dadtiredInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.com

In this episode, Jerrad looks back on the most powerful moments from the podcast this past year. He highlights stories, truths, and challenges that hit home for him and many in the Dad Tired community. You’ll hear about friendship, failure, fatherhood, identity, spiritual warfare, and what it means to live a life that’s fully surrendered to Jesus.What You’ll Hear: • What it means to lead your home with peace, not panic • Why telling stories of God’s faithfulness matters • What to do with failure in front of your kids • How to build friendships with no secrets • What spiritual warfare looks like in parenting • Why Jesus, not your strength, wins the battleEpisode Resources:Shop Dad Tired Coffee (by LC Coffee): https://shop.dadtired.comDonate to support the ministry: https://www.dadtired.com/donateRead The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBJoin the Dad Tired Community: https://www.dadtired.comRegister for a Dad Tired Retreat: https://www.dadtired.com/retreatInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.com

In this episode, Chris shares his eight-step plan for disciplining kids with grace. He walks through real moments from his own family, including what happens when anger shows up and how to lead through it. Drawing from Genesis 3, Chris shares what godly discipline looks like and why it’s about more than just behavior correction.What You’ll Hear: • What to do before disciplining your child • Why expectations matter more than reactions • How to tell the difference between first, second, and third-degree disobedience • What it means to discipline with both love and clarity • Why God’s discipline is the model for our parenting Tune in for a practical way to discipline with peace and direction Episode Resources:Samaritan Ministries: https://samaritanministries.org/dadtiredSupport the ministry: https://www.dadtired.com/donateRead The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comLearn more: https://www.dadtired.com

In this episode, Jerrad talks with Danielle Hitchen, author of Sacred Seasons and founder of Catechesis Books. They explore what Advent means, how the Church has observed it through history, and how you can lead your family through it with simple, meaningful practices. Danielle offers both the why and the how helping you slow down, reflect, and lead your kids into the bigger story of God’s work.What You’ll Hear: • What Advent is and why it matters • When it starts and how to explain it to your kids • How to create new family traditions without adding pressure • What a Jesse Tree and Advent wreath can teach your kids • Why silence is one of the most overlooked disciplines • How waiting can build longing and deeper trust in Jesus Tune in to help your family walk through Advent with truth. Episode Resources:Danielle’s Book – Sacred Seasons: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0736986476Catechesis Books: https://www.catechesisbooks.comDwell Differently (use code DADTIRE for 10% off): https://www.dwelldifferently.comOelo Lighting (Permanent holiday lights): https://www.oelo.comRead 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 Jeremy Utley, author, speaker, and innovation expert from Stanford University. Jeremy is a husband, father of four girls, and a follower of Jesus. He shares how everyday men can walk into their jobs as disciples. Not just to work hard but to be salt and light in their workplace.They talk about: • How to have creative ideas without pressure • Why your work is not separate from your calling • What to do when you feel stuck in a job that drains you • How to build a culture of honesty and creativity • Why Jesus doesn't divide sacred and secular work • How dads can create small moments of discipleship at homeTune in to hear how God can use you to make your workplace better and your family stronger.Episode Resources:Samaritan’s Purse Shoebox: https://samaritanspurse.org/buildonlineOelo Lighting: https://www.oelo.comRead The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comDonate to support Dad Tired: https://www.dadtired.com/donate

Jerrad talks with author and teacher John Mark Comer about discipleship, spiritual formation, and what it takes to follow Jesus in a culture that often pulls in the opposite direction. John Mark explains why spiritual disciplines matter, how they shape a man’s heart, and why comfort and complexity keep many men stuck.What You’ll Hear: • Why most Christians are living in the gap between belief and practice • How to become a disciple, not just a churchgoer • What apprenticeship to Jesus looks like in real life • How the Church lost sight of discipleship • What John Mark learned living in Portland and LA • Why slowing down is the starting point of spiritual growthTune in for a talk about what it means to follow Jesus with your whole life.Episode Resources:John Mark Comer’s new book Practicing the Way: https://practicingtheway.org/bookOperation Christmas Child: https://samaritanspurse.org/occOelo Lighting: https://www.oelo.comRead The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBDonate to support the ministry: https://www.dadtired.com/donateInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.com

In this episode, Jerrad tells the story of two lost phones, one rebellious toddler, and a dad learning how to discipline without shame. He unpacks how anger often takes over and why the real work of discipline starts with the heart. You’ll hear biblical truth, real stories, and practical advice for disciplining with love and consistency.What You’ll Hear: • Why discipline is more than behavior correction • How sin always brings the death of something • What it means to parent the heart, not just the behavior • Why young kids need consistent consequences • How older kids need deeper conversations • The difference between discipline and angerEpisode Resources:Operation Christmas Child – https://samaritanspurse.org/occOelo Permanent Lighting – https://www.oelo.comRead The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBInvite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.comSupport the ministry – https://www.dadtired.com/donate

Jerrad talks with Brent Dusing, founder and CEO of True Play. Brent shares why kids need more than just safe content but gospel-centered stories that shape their identity and worldview. They discuss parenting in the digital age, how predators use online games, and why the Church must meet kids where they are.What You’ll Hear: • How much time kids actually spend on screens • Why safe content isn’t enough for Christian families • How predators are using gaming platforms • What good digital discipleship can look like • Why boys are struggling to grow into godly men • How tech can help share the gospel, not compete with itTune in to learn how to lead your family with wisdom in a digital world.Episode Resources:Download the True Play app: https://www.truplaygames.comBrent’s recommended book – Boys Adrift by Leonard SaxWatch Sound of FreedomRead The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comSupport the ministry: https://www.dadtired.com/donate

Kaleb talks about leading in weakness. He shares a moment with his daughter that reminded him how much he needs God. He draws from 2 Corinthians 12 and shows why spiritual strength starts with honesty. Kaleb helps you see how staying present and trusting God can shape the way you lead.What You’ll Hear: • What it means to be frail but full • Why kids need to see you depend on God • How to lead from a place of weakness without shame • Why honesty builds trust more than confidence • How to ask for wisdom when you don’t have the answers • Why grace leads better than striving ever couldTune in for a reminder that your limits don’t disqualify you; they make room for God’s power.Episode Resources:Read 2 Corinthians 12:9Operation Christmas Child: https://samaritanspurse.org/occBook – Boys Adrift by Leonard SaxDad Tired Conferences: https://www.dadtired.com/conferencesRead The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comSupport the ministry: https://www.dadtired.com/donate

Jerrad answers a big question many Christian parents face each October ; what do we do with Halloween? He breaks down the history, looks at biblical teaching, and lays out three responses Christians can take: reject, receive, or redeem. Tune in to lead your family with wisdom through hard cultural questions. What You’ll Hear: • What the Bible says and doesn’t say about Halloween • The difference between clear commands and conscience issues • How to use scripture to make wise decisions • Why unity matters even when families land in different places • What Christian liberty looks like in parenting • How to guide your kids without confusion or fearEpisode Resources:Join the Dad Tired Community: https://www.dadtired.comSupport the ministry: https://www.dadtired.com/donateRead The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBBring a Dad Tired Conference to your church: https://www.dadtired.com/conferencesLearn more about Samaritan Ministries: https://samaritanministries.org/dadtiredInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.com

Jerrad sits down with pastor and author Levi Lusko to talk about parenting, friendship, and what it means to be present in a lonely world. Levi shares about his relationship with his dad, how that shaped his own parenting, and why real friendship takes more than good intentions.What You’ll Hear: • Why friendship is essential for spiritual and emotional health • What Levi learned from his dad about presence and integrity • How loneliness is harming families and communities • Why men often don’t talk about what they’re really feeling • What the Bible says about brotherhood and connection • How to help your kids face fear, loss, and anxiety with faithTune in to see why friendship is more than a feeling and a fight worth showing up for.Episode Resources:Levi Lusko’s children’s devotional – Marvel at the MoonBook – Through the Eyes of a Lion by Levi LuskoRead The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comSupport the ministry: https://www.dadtired.com/donateBring a Dad Tired Conference to your church: https://www.dadtired.com/conferences

In this episode, Jerrad reflects on a recent moment at the Dad Tired retreat and how God wouldn’t stop pressing into his heart. He shares how we often want God to speak to others but not to us. This episode is a challenge to check where you’ve grown comfortable, and whether you're still all in.You’ll hear: • Why God keeps poking at the places we’d rather ignore • How the Holy Spirit annoys us to pull us closer • What it means to follow Jesus with your whole life • Why past faith doesn’t replace present surrender • How real discipleship involves dying to self again and again • What your family sees that others might notEpisode Resources:Dwell Differently: https://www.dwelldifferently.com — use promo code DADTiredRegister for the Dad Tired Retreat: https://www.dadtired.com/retreatRead The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comBring a Dad Tired Conference to your church: https://www.dadtired.com/conferencesSupport the ministry: https://www.dadtired.com/donate

Greg joins Jerrad to share his story as a dentist, pastor, and father of nine. He opens up about work, calling, and what it looks like to honor God through your job. He challenges men to stop compartmentalizing their faith and work, and to start seeing Monday mornings as part of their mission.You’ll hear: • Why work is not a curse, but a calling • How Greg found purpose in the marketplace • What it means to steward your work, not just survive it • How God shaped his life through loss, disability, and joy • Why business can be a way to love people well • What younger men need from older men and how to find itTune in to see how your daily work can become part of God’s plan to shape you and bless others.Episode Resources:Learn about the Family Leadership Program: https://www.dadtired.comRead The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comBring a Dad Tired Conference to your church: https://www.dadtired.com/conferencesSupport the ministry: https://www.dadtired.com/donate

Jerrad is joined by therapist and longtime friend Casey to talk about what our bodies reveal about our inner lives. They share real moments where anxiety, stress, and fear showed up first in the body. You’ll hear how recognizing these signals can help you lead with more self-awareness and care.What You’ll Hear:• How to notice physical signs of stress • Why your body responds before your words do • What a tight jaw or flushed face might be saying • How unresolved pain shows up in the body • Why being present helps you lead your home well • Simple ways to slow down and check in with yourselfEpisode Resources:Join the Dad Tired Community: https://www.dadtired.comRead The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comBring a Dad Tired Conference to your church: https://www.dadtired.com/conferencesSupport the ministry: https://www.dadtired.com/donate

Jerrad invites you to take a hard look at what’s really driving your life. Every man wrestles with something that competes for his heart. It might be control, comfort, or the need to be seen. These things don’t always look like sin, but they slowly take the place only God should hold. In this episode, Jerrad walks through how to recognize the patterns in your thoughts, actions, and habits that reveal your true loyalties. He shares how these hidden priorities show up in your parenting, marriage, and spiritual life and what it looks like to choose Christ instead.Tune in to slow down, ask honest questions, and take the first step toward freedom. What You’ll Hear:• How to recognize what you’re really worshiping • Why your idols often seem like strengths • What power, comfort, and desire demand from you • How idolatry can shape your parenting and marriage • What your family feels when idols go unchecked • How to turn from false masters and return to ChristEpisode Resources:Family Leadership Program: https://www.dadtired.com/family-leadership-programDwell Differently: https://www.dwelldifferently.com – use promo code DadTiredRead Romans 7, John 10:10, and John 17Read The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.com

Kaleb and Jerrad reflect on a teaching from Luke 16 and what it means to be faithful in the little things. They talk about how the smallest choices ; a thought, a word, a hidden act are shaping who you're becoming. Integrity isn’t built in big moments. It's formed in quiet, daily decisions when no one else is watching.What You’ll Hear:• Why integrity begins in the unseen places • How faithfulness in small things leads to trust in big things • What Jesus teaches about managing what’s not your own • Why little compromises are never just little • How our daily choices are forming our character • What it means to lead with consistency and convictionEpisode Resources:Read Luke 16Read The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comJoin the Dad Tired Community: https://www.dadtired.comBring a Dad Tired Conference to your church: https://www.dadtired.com/conferencesTune in to see how small faithfulness can lead to lasting change in your life and leadership.

Jay Kim joins Jerrad to talk about how digital habits are shaping our spiritual lives, our families, and the kind of men we’re becoming. They discuss how easy access to information affects attention, prayer, and parenting. Jay shares practical steps for raising kids who know how to live offline.What You'll Hear:How digital distractions are shaping our brainsWhat a tech-free evening looks like in Jay's homeWhy spiritual attention matters more than good intentionsHow smartphones are changing kids and parents alikeWhy screen limits are a form of loveWhat a Christ-centered family rhythm can look likeEpisode ResourcesAnalog Christian by Jay Kim Read The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBInvite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.comTune in for an honest look at technology, formation, and the need to slow down before it's too late.

Aaron and Jennifer Smith join Jerrad to talk about how prayer has shaped their marriage. They open up about the real struggles they faced early on, including physical pain, unmet expectations, and emotional disconnection. The conversation dives into why small arguments often reveal deeper wounds and how couples can move toward healing. They show how spiritual and emotional intimacy are connected, and how prayer can soften hearts, rebuild trust, and deepen love. What You'll Hear: • Why surface-level conflicts often point to deeper issues • The early struggles Aaron and Jennifer faced and how they found healing • How to fight for intimacy when your spouse is distant • The difference between transactional and sacrificial love • Why daily prayer helps couples reconnect and realign • Encouragement for husbands to lead spiritually • How their new book can guide couples through intentional prayerTune in to hear practical ways to grow intimacy and fight for unity in marriage through prayer.Episode Resources1. The Marriage Gift: 365 Prayers for Our Marriage – https://marriageaftergod.com/themarriagegift2. Read The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB3. Invite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.com

Jerrad shares a personal story that leads into a powerful teaching on what it means to live a crucified life as a dad. He shares the difference between just showing up and truly leading your family in the Spirit. This is a call to die to pride, ego, and selfish ambition, to become a dad who mirrors Christ, not just in presence but in posture.What You'll Hear:The Galatians 2 confrontation between Paul and PeterWhat it means to be a present and crucified fatherThe difference between cultural goodness and spiritual surrenderLearning to take your frustration and ego to GethsemaneHow daily practices like prayer, Scripture meditation, and fasting shape crucified livingRaising children from a place of humility, not just dutyTune in to reflect on the kind of father your kids will remember.Episode ResourcesDwell Differently – Scripture memory tools for the whole family. Visit: https://www.dwelldifferently.com and use code DADTIRED for a discount.The Dad Tired Retreat – Details and sign-up: https://www.dadtired.com under the “Annual Retreat” tab.Invite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.comRead The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB

Chris Witt joins Jerrad for a conversation on what it means to be an intentional father. As a dad of grown sons and now a grandfather, Chris reflects on the rhythms, words, and habits that helped shape his boys into godly men. He shares how simple things like a shared language of manhood left a lasting impact. He also shares why being a present dad means choosing purpose over passivity. What You’ll Hear How to disciple your kids even when it seems like they’re not listening The power of yearly “manca” trips and milestone momentsWhy presence and repentance matter more than perfectionHow to create shared language around manhood and callingWhat grandparenting teaches you about legacy and graceThe role of camp in creating spiritual breakthroughs for families Why everything you do adds to or takes away from the message your kids will carryTune in to be hear how your daily efforts as a dad are planting seeds that will bear fruit for generations.Episode Resources WinShape Camps & Family Camps – https://www.winshape.org Raising a Modern-Day Knight by Robert Lewis – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1589973097 The Dad Tired Family Leadership Program – https://www.dadtired.com (Use code PODCAST for $100 off) Dad Tired Labor Day Weekend at WinShape – https://www.dadtired.com/events Invite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.com Read The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB

Jerrad and Layla have an honest conversation about spiritual growth, emotional maturity, and what it looks like to share the mental load in marriage. Layla opens up about her journey from spiritual complacency to discipline, and how one small decision changed everything. They also dive into parenting, baptism, moving across the country, and how to lead your family with humility and purpose.What You’ll Hear:What it looks like to move from spiritual apathy to daily disciplineWhy abiding in Christ—not behavior modification—produces lasting fruitA real-life example of how small daily decisions impact the whole familyUnderstanding the invisible “mental load” and how to share it well in marriageWhy your kids may not be ready for baptism (and how to talk about it with grace)How to know when it’s time for a new chapter in life or a new churchWhy spiritual leadership starts with quiet obedience, not platform influenceTune in to reflect on how abiding in Christ transforms your home, your marriage, and your legacy.Episode Resources:The Dad Tired Family Leadership Program – https://www.dadtired.com (Use code PODCAST for $100 off)Invite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.comRead The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBDisciplines of a Godly Woman by Barbara Hughes – https://amzn.to/3WZ9UtpChris Kins on Worry – Scroll back to the “Worry” episode on the Dad Tired PodcastJoin the Free Dad Tired Community – https://www.dadtired.com/community

Jerrad shares a powerful message on what it means to be both protector and peacemaker in a culture where those ideas often feel at odds. From an unexpected lesson while watching a duck guard its family, to deep reflection on Jesus’ words in Matthew 5, this episode challenges men to take spiritual ownership of their homes. Jerrad unpacks how true peace isn’t passive—it’s courageous, intentional, and rooted in the heart of a father who fights for his family’s physical and spiritual well-being.What You’ll Hear:A surprising story about ducks, gators, and spiritual leadershipWhy real protection involves far more than physical safetyThe difference between being a peacekeeper and a peacemakerHow passivity in marriage and parenting sabotages spiritual growthWhat it means to have your head “on a swivel” in today’s cultureWhy owning hidden sin is part of leading with integrityHow peacemaking reveals your identity as a son of GodTune in to hear what strength looks like in fatherhood and how courage and peace can go hand in hand.Episode Resources:The Dad Tired Family Leadership Program – https://www.dadtired.com (Use code PODCAST for $100 off)Invite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.comRead The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBJoin the free Dad Tired Community – https://connect.dadtired.comMatthew 5:9 – “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God”Romans 12:18 – “If possible, so far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone

Many Christian parents fear their kids will one day walk away from their faith. In this episode, Jerrad explores six of the most common reasons students (and adults) backslide. Drawing from years of youth ministry and personal parenting experience, he shares clear warning signs and biblical wisdom to help you disciple your kids toward long-term faithfulness.Tune in to learn how to spot the subtle patterns that pull families away from Jesus; and what you can do today to fight for your child’s heart and legacy.What You’ll Hear:The six most common reasons kids fall away from the faithHow spiritual atrophy sets in and what to do about itWhy relationships often pull teens away from JesusWhat it looks like when old sins quietly returnHow to talk to your kids about unanswered prayers and hard seasonsThe role of sin tampering and how it erodes spiritual convictionWhat it means to finish the race and build a gospel-centered homeEpisode Resources:The Dad Tired Family Leadership Program – https://www.dadtired.com (Use code PODCAST for $100 off)Invite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.comRead The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBRegister for the Dad Tired Retreat – https://www.dadtired.com/eventsRomans 13 and 1 Timothy 4:8 on spiritual disciplineJames 1:13–15 and 1 Corinthians 15:33 on sin and influence

Jerrad talks with Todd Nettleton from Voice of the Martyrs. They share stories from Christians who follow Jesus in places where faith is dangerous. Todd tells what he has seen in countries like North Korea and Iran. These believers face jail, beatings, and even death. Still, they stay faithful. Their stories remind us what it means to truly follow Christ. What You’ll Hear:What’s happening with persecuted Christians around the worldWhy North Korea remains the most dangerous place for believersHow a drug dealer in Iran became a bold evangelistThe testimony of a Chinese woman imprisoned for hosting a Bible studyCreative ways the gospel is spreading in closed nationsWhy kids need spiritual heroes rooted in eternityWhat it means to treasure Scripture like your life depends on itHow persecuted believers redefine risk, obedience, and callingEpisode Resources:Voice of the Martyrs – https://www.persecution.comVOM Radio Podcast – https://www.vomradio.netFree Voice of the Martyrs Magazine – Sign up at persecution.comVOM Prayer App – Available in app stores“When Faith Is Forbidden” Book – https://amzn.to/3Rx5wM1Invite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.comRead The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB

Jerrad sits down with Louie Giglio to talk about what it means to see God as a perfect Father. Louie shares stories about his own dad, his struggles with approval and control. He also looks back to the moment he realized his view of God had been shaped by wounds he didn’t even know he had. This conversation will help you rethink who God really is and how your identity as His child changes everything.Tune in to discover how healing your view of God can transform your life as a dad, husband, and man of faith.What You’ll Hear:Why your view of God is the most important thing about youHow our earthly dads shape the way we see GodLouie’s story of struggle, burnout, and the pressure to proveWhat it means that God is not the reflection but the perfection of your earthly dadHow to break generational patterns and become a different kind of fatherThe difference between living for approval and living from approvalWhat it looks like to parent from a place of identity and graceWhy every man needs a Father—and how to begin that relationshipEpisode Resources:Louie Giglio’s new book – Seeing God as a Perfect Father Passion City Church – https://passioncitychurch.comVoice of the Martyrs Magazine – https://www.persecution.com“Indescribable” by Louie Giglio – widely available on YouTubeInvite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.comRead The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB

Jerrad talks with counselor and author Sissy Goff about parenting with peace. Sissy shares why today’s parents are more anxious than ever, how that anxiety gets passed down, and what you can do to change the tone of your home. They also talk about the mental load in marriage, the pressure to parent perfectly, and the quiet strength kids find in calm, connected dads.Tune in to learn how to recognize your own worry, take back peace, and lead your family with steady confidence.What You’ll Hear:Why today’s parents are more anxious than everHow worry shows up in parenting without us noticingThe link between adult anxiety and anxious kidsThe parenting behaviors that actually increase fearWhat dads bring to the table that anxious homes needHow to balance correction with connectionWhy your anxiety might be contagiousPractical tools to help kids build real confidenceEpisode Resources:The Worry-Free Parent by Sissy GoffRaising Worry-Free GirlsHope Town Summer Program – https://www.raisingboysandgirls.comSissy Goff’s Website – https://www.raisingboysandgirls.com/aboutInvite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.comRead The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB

Jerrad talks with Levi and Jennie Lusko about walking through grief, parenting in pain, and choosing to trust God when everything falls apart. They share what it was like to lose their five-year-old daughter and how that tragedy shaped the way they lead, love, and live today. This is a raw conversation about suffering, faith, and the goodness of God in the middle of heartbreak.Tune in to learn how to anchor your family in hope, even in your hardest seasons.What You’ll Hear:What Levi and Jennie learned from losing their daughterHow grief impacts marriage and parentingWhy you don’t have to “fix” your kids’ emotionsHow to stay rooted in God’s Word when life feels darkThe role of vulnerability in healingHow to walk with others through sorrowWhat it means to trust God’s character over your circumstancesThe hope that remains when nothing else makes senseEpisode Resources:Through the Eyes of a Lion by Levi Lusko -AmazonThe Fight to Flourish by Jennie Lusko – AmazonFresh Life Church – https://freshlife.churchLevi and Jennie’s teaching and resources – https://levilusko.comInvite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.comRead The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB

Jerrad sits down with Justin Whitmel Earley to talk about why men often drift into isolation and how to push back against it. Justin shares the biblical and personal reasons friendship matters, and how to build deep, life-giving relationships even in a fast-paced and lonely culture. This episode is for every guy who feels alone, overwhelmed, or just unsure how to form lasting friendships.What You’ll Hear:Why loneliness is a spiritual issue, not just a social oneHow friendship shapes your walk with JesusWhat the Bible says about being made for peopleWhy secrets and isolation wear you downHow to find friends who know and love the real youWhy commitment, honesty, and vulnerability matterWhat it looks like to build a rhythm of friendshipHow your family benefits when you choose real connectionEpisode Resources:Made for People by Justin Whitmel Earley Habits of the HouseholdLearn more at https://justinwhitmelearley.comDad Tired Family Leadership Program – https://www.dadtired.comInvite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.comRead The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB

In this epiode, Jerrad reflects on how anxiety has become a norm in modern parenting—and what Jesus has to say about it. He shares honest stories about mental health, stress, and the lies we believe when we try to control everything. Through Scripture and personal loss, he walks through a better way of thinking, feeling, and leading your family. Jesus didn’t just say “stop worrying.” He invited us to consider the ravens.Tune in to learn how renewing your mind can reshape your home.What You’ll Hear:Why anxiety feels normal, even in Christian homesHow tech and culture have amplified fear in familiesWhat Jesus actually meant when He said “do not worry”The mindset shift that leads to peace and presenceHow to move from anxiety to action as a dadThe biblical pattern of mind, will, and affectionWhat ravens and flowers reveal about God’s careHow to lead your kids with calm instead of controlEpisode Resources:Philippians 4:6–7 and Luke 12:24Romans 12:1–2 on renewing your mindDad Tired Family Leadership Program – https://www.dadtired.comInvite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.comRead The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB

Jerrad talks with Ed Drew about how to help kids find their identity in Christ. Ed shares how the church can support families, why identity matters more than behavior, and how to respond when kids feel lost, anxious, or confused. This is a practical and gospel-rooted conversation for every parent who wants to raise secure kids in an insecure world.What You’ll Hear:Why your child’s identity matters more than their behaviorHow the church can help raise confident, Christ-rooted kidsWays to shift your language from correction to connectionHow to respond when kids are confused about gender or worthWhy calm, honest conversations matter more than perfect answersThe danger of finding value in achievement or imageHow to prepare kids for real-world questions with gospel truthWhat it means to be “God’s Plan A” for your familyEpisode Resources:Raising Confident Kids in a Confusing World by Ed DrewFaith in Kids – https://www.faithinkids.orgDad Tired Family Leadership Program – https://www.dadtired.comInvite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.comRead The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB

Jerrad sits down with Paul David Tripp to talk about the real goal of parenting. Paul shares why behavior change isn’t enough and how heart transformation only happens through God. They talk about what gets in the way, how parents often carry pressure they were never meant to hold, and why grace is what shapes lasting change. Tune in to hear how lasting change in your home starts with trust in God, not perfect parenting.What You’ll Hear:Why you can’t change your child’s heart—and you’re not supposed toThe danger of parenting for behavior instead of transformationFive questions to help your kids understand their own heartWhy grace is essential when you mess up as a parentHow your identity can get wrongly tied to your child’s performanceWhat it means to be God’s tool, not His replacementWhy parenting requires patience, humility, and a long viewThe difference between reacting and responding with purposeEpisode Resources:Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family by Paul David Tripp Paul David Tripp’s resources – https://www.paultripp.comDwell Differently – Scripture memory tools for families – https://www.dwelldifferently.com (Use code DADTIRED for 10% off)Dad Tired Family Leadership Program – https://www.dadtired.comInvite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.comRead The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB

In this episode, Jerrad shares how a small moment in the kitchen led to two days of silence. What seemed like a simple argument uncovered old pressure, unspoken expectations, and a deep fear of not being enough. He reflects on how that pattern formed in childhood, how it still shows up today, and what it looks like to let Jesus into places marked by shame and performance.Tune in to hear how honesty can lead to healing, even in the quiet places you try to ignore.What You’ll Hear:How unhealed wounds show up in everyday parenting and marriageWhy a simple moment can expose deep identity strugglesThe lie every man wrestles with: “I’m not good enough”What childhood pain has to do with present behaviorWhy silence and anger often point to something deeperHow your story can shift when you let Jesus speak into itThe importance of counseling, confession, and soul healthWhat your kids need more than a perfect dadEpisode Resources:Philippians 1:6, Romans 8:1, Revelation 21Dad Tired Family Leadership Program – https://www.dadtired.comInvite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.comRead The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB

In this episode, Jerrad and Kaleb Allen talk about spiritual warfare—specifically in the lives of children. Kaleb shares how moments of anger and insecurity in his home opened his eyes to something deeper happening in his kids’ hearts. He reflects on why discipline isn't always just about behavior, and how parents can miss the spiritual battle taking place underneath the surface. Together they talk about identity, prayer, and what it means to protect your home without fear or pressure.Tune in to hear how spiritual covering begins with honesty, humility, and simple faithfulness.What You’ll Hear:Why our kids aren’t exempt from spiritual warfareHow unhealed wounds show up in childhoodSigns that your child may be under spiritual pressureThe difference between discipline and discipleshipWhat it means to create a spiritual covering over your homeWhy simple prayers like the Lord’s Prayer still hold powerHow to help your kids recognize lies and stand on truthThe role of confession and repentance in family leadershipEpisode Resources:“The Christian in Complete Armour” by William GurnallThe Dad Tired Community (Free, off social media) – https://www.dadtired.comDad Tired Q&A Mixtape – wherever books are soldInvite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.comRead The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB

In this episode, Jerrad shares the burden of watching good men fall. Not because they wanted to, but because they fed something that eventually took over. He talks about hidden addictions, quiet compromises, and the kind of decisions that seem small until they’re not. He tells the story of what it means to let sin grow, how it steals joy and freedom, and what it looks like to cut it out before it cuts you down. This is about finishing well, not through willpower, but by starving what’s trying to take you out.Tune in to hear why your future depends on what you feed today.What You’ll Hear:Why moral failure doesn’t start bigHow compromise grows into controlWhat the Bible says about desire, sin, and deathWhy your habits shape the legacy your kids will rememberHow to starve what’s killing you instead of trying to manage itThe difference between salvation and discipleshipWhat Jesus meant when He said to cut it offWhy finishing well requires sacrifice, not just intentionEpisode Resources:James 1:15, Romans 12:1–2, Matthew 5:29–30Dad Tired Q&A MixtapeDad Tired Family Leadership Program – https://www.dadtired.comInvite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.comRead The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB

In this episode, Jerrad sits down with Kyle Idleman to talk about what it means to move from admiration to transformation. Kyle reflects on the challenge of being a father who wants to fix things but has to face the fear of not being in control. He shares stories of failure, frustration, and how real connection with Jesus shapes who we are at home. They also explore how staying connected to Christ produces lasting fruit in a world pushing performance.Tune in to hear how surrender leads to strength and why connection matters more than control.What You’ll Hear:Why fear, not anger, drives many parenting responsesThe pressure to fix vs. the need to trustWhat it looks like to bear fruit by staying connected to JesusThe lie of masculine independence and the power of asking for helpHow honesty with friends can transform your inner worldWhat real spiritual leadership looks like in a homeKyle’s reflections on John 15 and the danger of performance-driven faithHow to flip your calendar to prioritize connection over productionEpisode Resources:“Not a Fan” by Kyle Idleman“When Your Way Isn’t Working” Backgate Prayers – https://www.backgateprayers.com (use code DADTIRED for 10% off)Invite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.comRead The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB

In this episode, Jerrad reflects on what it means to be a dad who is fully present. He shares how growing up without his dad shaped the way he parents now. He also talks about how easy it is to be physically home but mentally somewhere else. Through Scripture, he traces the story of a God who shows up, and what that means for dads who want to lead with presence. Tune in to hear what it means to dwell with your kids the way God dwells with you. What You’ll Hear:Why presence matters more than performanceHow your childhood shapes the kind of father you becomeThe difference between being around and being withWhat the Bible says about God’s presence with His childrenWhy emotional and spiritual availability is part of leadershipThe cost of distraction and the gift of full attentionHow God’s story from Genesis to Revelation models fatherhoodQuestions to ask about where your time and focus are goingEpisode Resources:Dad Tired Community – free group for dads: https://www.dadtired.comDad Tired Q&A Mixtape – https://amzn.to/4bXdfhdInvite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.comRead The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB