Dad Tired

Your masculine instincts are neither curse nor virtue. They can not be ignored nor indulged. They are the raw material and experiences by which you develop a new and better instinct—an instinct of faith. Sit down with pastor and writer Chase Replogle as he shares the 5 masculine instincts.

Jerrad Lopes sits down with best-selling author Andy Crouch to talk about what it looks like to be dads who create meaningful connections, rebuild abundant communities, and live in a way that engages our full humanity in an age of unprecedented anxiety and loneliness.

Most of us dads under-estimate how much scripture our kids are able to memorize. More importantly, we often under value how vital that practice is for their spiritual journey. Join host Jerrad Lopes as he sits down with Hunter Beless to talk about why it's so important to be a family that takes the word of God seriously, and learn practical tips on how to implement that spiritual practice immediately.

What if our fulfillment wasn't the primary purpose of our work? Join host Jerrad Lopes as he sits down with best-selling author Jordan Raynor to talk about what God had in mind when he created us for work.

In today's episode of the Dad Tired Podcast, host Jerrad Lopes sits down with best-selling authors Melissa and Michael Kruger to discuss practical ways to build healthy prayer routines in your family.

Most men feel like they don't have a good Bible reading routine. On top of that, they often feel like when they do read the scriptures, they aren't always sure how to interpret what they're reading. In today's episode of the Dad Tired podcast, host Jerrad Lopes sits down with professor Randy Richards to hear how many of us are misreading scripture with Western eyes.

In possibly the most riveting interview to date, host Jerrad Lopes sits down with former Force Recon Marine to talk about his multiple Afghan deployments, his rise to MMA super stardom, his battle with PTSD and how all of it almost cost him marriage and family.

Jerrad sits down with Skillet lead singer, John Cooper, to talk homeschooling, social media and the rise of relative truth in 2022.

How do you know when to keep being faithful at your current job, and when to start looking for something new. What does the Bible the Bible say about work and vocation? In today's episode, host Jerrad Lopes tackles that question with author and theologian Gordon T. Smith.

Is it possible that we can live such cluttered lives, that it actually impacts our relationship with Jesus? Can your cluttered space lead to a cluttered mind? Join host Jerrad Lopes as he sits down with minimalism expert Joshua Becker (becomingminimalist.com) to talk about how a man can lead his family better by decluttering his whole life.

On today's episode of the Dad Tired podcast, Jerrad sits down with author Justin Camp to talk about community and why it's so rare.

On today's episode, Jerrad sits down to hear the story of Michael Phillips. Michael's life was flipped upside down when his father unexpectedly died, which led to a series of devastating life decisions.

How do people feel after interacting with you and your family? Do they walk away feeling different; like they've experienced the Kingdom of God? In today's episode, host Jerrad Lopes is joined by his best friend Casey Parker to talk about what it looks like to create a family culture that looks and feels different than the rest of the world.

In today's episode of the Dad Tired podcast, host Jerrad Lopes shares why spiritual leaders purposely shrink their circle.

Bored men are dangerous men. In today's episode host Jerrad Lopes sits down with Mike Mantel (President & CEO of Living Water International) to talk about how men can find adventure in God's Redemption story.

On today's episode of the Dad Tired podcast, Host Jerrad Lopes sits down with Dr. Curt Thompson to discuss the science behind shame, longing, and our desire to be known.

In today's episode of the Dad Tired podcast, host Jerrad Lopes sits down with author and spoken word artist Blair Linne, to talk about the pain of fatherlessness, and more importantly, the hope that the Gospel brings. If your father was absent, either physically or emotionally, or you are determined to not be an absent father, this episode will be encouraging to you.

In today's episode of the Dad Tired podcast, host Jerrad Lopes sits down with author Brent Crowe to talk about how the ancient wisdom of Jesus offers our family stability in the midst of a chaotic world. The pair also talk how to protect your family from alligators, and other very practical ways to lead your family well.

On today's episode, host Jerrad Lopes is joined by author Felicia Wu Song to discuss how to know when your devices are shaping you and your family to the point of harm. Is there a way to combat the relentless use of technology in your life and in the life of your kids?

Jerrad sits down with his wife Leila to talk through Biblical and healthy ways to process making hard decisions as a family. Find the FREE worksheet at dad tired.com/worksheet to help guide you through your next difficult decision.