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Do you ever feel like you're asking your kids to be someone you're not? Are you demanding them to show qualities and characteristics that you haven't mastered yourself? In this week's episode, join host Jerrad Lopes as he talks about the different between a "Show & Tell" model of discipleship, vs a "Tell & Tell" model.

A lot of couples talk about how they feel disconnected as husband + wife after having a baby. This is especially true for men. If you're struggling to find intimate connection with your wife, while also raising young kids, this episode is for you. Join host Jerrad Lopes and his wife Leila as they take a deep dive into what it looks like from a Gospel-centered perspective to love your wife after having a baby and raising young kids.

Have you struggled with infertility? Do you know someone who has? Have you been asking God for something for years and feel like he remains silent? If so, this episode is for you. Writer, speaker, and broadcaster Sheridan Voysey joins host Jerrad Lopes as he talks about infertility, masculinity, and hope in the midst of unanswered prayers.

On this week's episode of the Dad Tired podcast, Jerrad is joined by husband and wife duo Aaron (Husband Revolution) & Jennifer Smith (Unveiled Wife). The couple has recently joined up to created the ministry Marriage After God. They are the co-authors of the new, best-selling book "Marriage After God" and the popular "Marriage After God Podcast". In this episode, we cover how husbands can lead their wives spiritually, what does Biblical submission look like, and much more. If you're serious about leading your wife well and having a Christ-centered marriage, this episode is a must listen!

What do you do when you know you need to support your family, but don't like your job? When is it ok to quit? How do you know where God is calling you? In this episode of the Dad Tired podcast, join host Jerrad Lopes as he covers the topics of careers, and what it looks like for dads to support their family, while also following the calling of God.

Former Navy Seal, author, and actor Remi Adeleke joins host Jerrad Lopes on the Dad Tired podcast to share his story of transformation. Sponsor: Marriage After God

This week Jerrad is joined by Family Team's co-founder, Jeremy Pryor. Jeremy had an epiphany over two decades ago, realizing that the way we do family in the West is mostly a failed experiment, and the scriptures are calling us back to a bigger and better design. Since then he has been impacting families in the greater Ohio region for years through various projects and resources.

A listener recently asked me on Instagram, "Is it ok for dads to prioritize 'self-care', and if so, what does self-care look like?" In this episode, join host Jerrad Lopes and his Wife Leila as they seek to answer this question from a Gospel-centered perspective.

Are you still Dad Tired? Not just physically exhausted, but worn down in your soul? Stressed, overwhelmed, weary? In this episode of the Dad Tired podcast, join host Jerrad Lopes as he talks about the cause of our "soul fatigue" as dads, what it looks like to actually find rest.

In a season of transition? Join host Jerrad Lopes as he interviews worship leader, Mack Brock on what it looks like for a Christian man to handle seasons of transition. Sponsors: Marriage After God & Skylight Frames

So many guys say that they believe the Good News of Jesus. In fact, most guys would attest that it's the greatest news of all time. What's confusing, however, is that that good news doesn't always translate into joy. Many men feel like they are grumpy, angry, stressed, and not full of good news. In this episode of the Dad Tired podcast, join host Jerrad Lopes as he talks about what it looks like to have joy in non-joyous seasons of life.

In this week's episode of the Dad Tired podcast, join host Jerrad Lopes and his wife Leila as they talk about what it looks like to bend your life so that the other spouse can follow their dreams and passions? Is it ever too much? When does following your passions cross the boundaries? Episode Sponsors: Marriage After God & Care/of Vitamins

There are many couples who are facing difficulty when it comes to dealing with their in-laws. These couples have a high desire to have their in-laws involved in their marriage and in the lives of their children, but just can't seem to get on the same page. In this episode, sit down with host Jerrad Lopes as he shares how to deal with difficult in-laws from a Biblical perspective. Sponsors for this episode: Marriage After God & SkinCo

Bored men are dangerous men. The problem is, there are a lot of bored Christian men. Men who are sitting in churches week after week who are longing for more. In this episode of the Dad Tired podcast, join host Jerrad Lopes as he discusses the heart behind boredom and invites you into God's bigger call for your life.

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In this episode of the Dad Tired podcast, join host Jerrad Lopes as he talks about making long-term conclusions about life in short-term seasons of life. Sponsors: Marriage After God & Faithbox

In this incredibly vulnerable episode of the Dad Tired podcast, host Jerrad Lopes is joined by his wife as they talked about what it looks like to pursue the heart of your spouse. The deeper you get into the episode, the more vulnerable it becomes. This is a must-listen episode for both the husbands and wives.

Ryan Stevenson is taking the Christian music scene by storm. Join him and host Jerrad Lopes as they talk about his journey as a musician, dad, and husband.

Just days after celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary, Jonathan tragically lost his wife to unexpected heart failure. In this interview, join host Jerrad Lopes as he talks with pastor Jonathan Pitts about his journey of loss and what motivated him to write his book, "Emptied: Experiencing the Fullness of a Poured-Out Marriage. This week's sponsors: Faithbox: www.faithbox.com/tired KiwiCo: www.kiwico.com/dadtired

Sometimes as Christian dads, it can be confusing when it comes to leading our family. What exactly are we supposed leading them toward? In this episode, join host Jerrad Lopes as he discusses the goal of every Christian family, and practical ways to lead your family toward that goal. This week’s sponsors: Blinkist: www.blinkist.com/tired Faithbox: www.faithbox.com/tired Marriage After God: www.marriageaftergod.com Family Teams: www.familyteams.com promo code DADTIRED

In this week's episode of the Dad Tired podcast, Jerrad sits down with Switchfoot's lead singer, Jon Foreman to discuss culture, fatherhood, being a pastor's kid, and compartmentalizing our faith. Jon also shares what his motivation was to write his the band's newest album, Native Tongue, which has topped the Amazon Music charts at #1.

As Christian dads, it's easy to get stuck in a pattern of simply correcting your child's behavior. In this episode, join host Jerrad Lopes as he walks father's through what it looks like to parent our children like God parents us; slowly, intentionally, and always with the goal of getting to the heart of the issue.

What would it look like to raise children who saw themselves has part of a multi-generational team, sent out by God to be used for his redemption of the world? Are these the type of children you’re currently raising? Do you have a plan to instill this type of thinking into their hearts? The truth is, it’s not easy. It doesn’t come naturally for most of us. And, it takes a ridiculous amount of intentionality as a father. In this episode, join Jerrad Lopes and Jefferson Bethke as they talk about what Biblical parenting looks like practically in 2019. Also, be sure to go to SkillofFatherhood.com and use the promo code DADTIRED at checkout to get $20 OFF the most comprehensive parenting course for fathers on the internet.

In the second part of this two part series, host Jerrad Lopes is joined by his wife Leila to discuss how to approach education as followers of Jesus. In this episode, the pair shares how they decided on homeschool and answer commonly asked questions around the subject. Sponsor: Marriage After God Podcast

Does Jesus care about your child's education? Does the Bible have anything to say about it? Should you put your kids in public school, private school, or homeschool? Join host Jerrad Lopes as he covers the topic of how to educate your children in this part one of a two part series. Today's Sponsor: Hello Fresh

What does it mean to be a man? Is there a different between how the world defines manhood vs. how the Bible defines manhood?In this episode, join host Jerrad Lopes as he interviews author and leader Jason Wilson on the topic of Biblical masculinity. Podcast Sponsor: Marriage After God Podcast, Blinkist, YUMI

When his oldest son was diagnosed with severe autism, pastor Jason Hague found himself trapped, stuck between perpetual sadness and a lower, safer kind of hope. This is the common struggle for those of us walking through the Land of Unanswered Prayer. Life doesn’t look the way we expected, so we seek to protect ourselves from further disappointment.But God has a third path for us, beyond sadness or resignation: the way of aching joy. Christ himself is with us here, beckoning us toward the treasures hidden in the darkness.Join Host Jerrad Lopes as he interviews Jason about his newest book, Aching Joy. Aching Joy is an honest psalm of hope for those walking between pain and promise: the aching of a broken world and the beauty of a loving God. In this place, rather than trying to dodge the pain, we choose to feel it all—and to see where Jesus is in the midst of struggle. And because we make that choice, we feel all the good that comes with it, too.This is Jason’s story. This is your story. Come, find your joy within the aching.

When we asked the wives of the Dad Tired community what they thought was one of the best ways a husband can be the spiritual leader of their home, without question, the number one answer was "To pray with us". Wives desperately want their husbands to lead them and their kids in prayer. The truth is, however, most guys don't pray with their wife and kids. Some feel awkward, some have no idea how, and some are fearful of what their wife might want to pray about; worried that it could lead to bringing up issues they've been trying to push under the rug. In this episode, join host Jerrad Lopes as he addresses the likely reason you aren't praying with your family, and more importantly, what it would look like to practically step up in this way. As a bonus, make sure to stick around to the very end of the episode where Jerrad addresses specific questions about prayer from the Dad Tired community.

In this week’s episode, Jerrad sits down with David Robbins, President of Family Life to discuss how to live on mission as a family, the best advice for a young husband, and how to get away with your wife to plan for the future. If you’re in need of both practical and solid theological truth regarding your role as a husband and father, this episode is for you.

Feeling stuck on how to lead your family in a family devotional time? You’re definitely not alone. Most Christian dads desire to be the spiritual leader of their home, few know where to begin. The thought of planning out a whole family devotional time can feel intimidating. On this week’s episode, join host Jerrad Lopes as he walks dads through a Biblical framework of discipleship and what the scriptures have to say about family devotional time.

In this week's episode, we aren't specifically talking about how to be a better husband or father, but rather, how Christian men can step up to protect the vulnerable children caught in the trap of human trafficking. Join host Jerrad Lopes as he interviews the President of Agape International Missions Don Brewster, to talk about how every man can step into this issue and become a hero. His suggestions on how to eliminate the problem may surprise you.

Have you ever wanted to be a fly on the wall during someones marriage counseling session? Well, today is your chance. One brave couple sat down with host, Jerrad Lopes, to discuss the struggles of their marriage. Listen in to what Jerrad had to say.

Being away from your family can be hard and no one knows that better than this week’s guest, Rhett Walker. As frontman of the Rhett Walker Band, a lot of his time is spent on the road. His advice to any man who has to be away from his family for work is when you get home, “don’t try and be super dad or super husband, just be back.” Walker shares with host, Jerrad Lopes, his down to earth, practical advice for making time with your family more about quality when it can't be about quantity. For any dads who struggle with guilt or worry because you have to spend time away, this episode will leave you encouraged. Host: Jerrad Lopes Guest: Rhett Walker Episode Sponsor: Marriage After God

As Christian husbands, dads, and men, what kinds of things should we be praying for? If you're feeling stagnant in your relationship with Jesus, this podcast is for you. Join host Jerrad Lopes as he talks about the two things every Christian man should be praying for. Episode Sponsor: Yumi (helloyumi.com)

Should Christians celebrate Halloween? Regardless of where you stand on the issue, you should know why. Join host Jerrad Lopes and his wife Leila as they talk about what their family does on Halloween and what you should consider.

NFL star running back, Alfred Morris joins Jerrad on today's Dad Tired episode to talk about balancing work and family life, dealing with temptation, being used by God at your place of work, and the importance of praying with your family.

Author and Pastor Adam Mabry joins Jerrad on this episode of the Dad Tired podcast to discuss what healthy rest looks like for the tired and busy dad. ​If you're feeling weary… wishing life were more sustainable… searching for a way to rest without feeling guilty… suspecting that you'd enjoy godly rest if only you knew what it was… look no further.This warm, realistic, humorous interview about Adam's book (The Art of Rest) will show you how rest is different to what you thought it was, and more important than you've realized.The world never stops. But you can. You need to. And it's wonderful. It's time to learn the art of rest.

Dad Tired: Helping Men Lead Their Family Well Season 3 | Episode 1 How come sometimes as dads we can have the most patience in the world with our kids, and yet the next day the most simple things set us off? Do you sometimes feel like you’re turning into a grumpy old man? Do you feel like since you’ve had kids that your fuse has somehow grown shorter? The truth is, you’re not alone. And the good news is, you don’t have to be doomed to a life grumpiness. The Gospel can even give our “grumpiness” hope. If you feel like you’ve become a short-tempted, quickly angered, and overall grumpy guy, this episode is for you. Be sure to check the show notes for the verses mentioned in this episode, weekly updates in Dad Tired, and links to our latest resources.

Each decision we make affects not only our lives but also the lives of our family. As we encounter circumstances that require us to make a decision, we want to hear God’s voice guiding us, but how do we know if it’s God’s voice we hear or our own inner voice? Join host, Jerrad Lopes as he discusses how learning scripture helps us to learn about God’s character and in turn to recognize His voice in our lives. Reading your Bible isn’t just about learning to live better lives, it’s about getting to know the heavenly author. Podcast Sponsor: Marriage After God

As Christian men, we are constantly being told to love our wives and family the way that Christ has loved the church. But, what does that actually look like? How do you love your wife and kids practically when you are talking about jobs, laundry, sharing toys, and being a neighbor? In this episode, join host Jerrad Lopes as he talks about what it looks like to have the words "Just as Christ" impact every part of your life. If you haven't already, please support and subscribe to the Marriage After God Podcast (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/marriage-after-god/id1349500084?mt=2)

It is impossible to completely protect your kids from the wickedness of the world. So what do you do when your kids become exposed to things they should never be exposed to? Join host Jerrad Lopes as he talks about his own family and how they deal with the reality of protecting your children from the sin of the world. Episode Sponsor: The Marriage After God Podcast (Subscribe here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/marriage-after-god/id1349500084?mt=2)

During a recent conversation with his wife about cancer, Jerrad had a strong realization. Listen to him process in this episode of the Dad Tired podcast. Also- if you haven't checked out the Marriage After God Podcast, go over there and subscribe now!

In this episode, join host Jerrad Lopes as he shares an unexpected event he had with his dad. If you've ever dealt with any kind of family issues, this episode will be helpful for you.

In this episode of the Dad Tired Podcast, join host Jerrad Lopes as he talks about what it looks like to lead your family well, and the surprising reasons you probably aren't doing it.

BONUS EPISODE: In this summer bonus episode, Jerrad gives an update on the Dad Tired ministry and shares how God responds to our shame.

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Growing up, many of us had a vision for where we would be in life once we reached our 20s, 30s or even our 40s. But when we reach those milestones in our lives it’s rare that we feel reality has lived up to our vision. Somehow, we thought we would feel more adult, would feel settled in our careers and would have some idea of what we wanted to be when we grew up. However, the most important thing we can be doing, the one thing that makes us a success, is raising little disciples of Christ. Join host Jerrad Lopes as he discusses the importance of being intentionally invested in our children. Learn how we can change the world simply by faithfully and passionately loving our children and our wives.

In this Mother's Day episode of the Dad Tired podcast, Jerrad is joined by Hunter Beless, host of the Journey Women Podcast. Join in as the two share about what it looks like for a husband to lead his family well, how to become the spiritual leader of the home, and what wives are truly longing for from their husband.

“You can’t pass on what you don’t possess,” the number one thing any father wanting to raise passionate Jesus followers must remember according to this week’s guest, Phil Comer. In his book, Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (co-written with his wife Diane) Phil offers hope and practical help to parents in their God-given task of raising the next generation of passionate Jesus followers. Join host Jerrad Lopes as he and Phil discuss several of those practical tips on raising godly children, including when spanking may be appropriate and the process to implement this tool in your home. This episode is a good reminder for any father about Christian discipline and for any of those feeling lost on where to begin.

We all look to the future. For some, we do it with arrogance (as mentioned in James 4). And for others, we approach the future with anxiety (Matthew 6). In this episode, join Jerrad as he shares why looking to the future with both anxiety and arrogance leaves us missing the mark of Christian living, and how the Gospel offers us a better alternative.