Dad Tired

Money is often listed as one of the top contributors of stress for most couples. But what happens when you and your spouse don't see eye to eye when it comes to finances? Or maybe neither of you were ever taught how to manage money well? In this episode, host Jerrad Lopes is joined by Talaat McNeely, founder of His and Her Money, to discuss his personal journey of becoming debt free and how couples can do the same.

Grant Baldwin of The Speaker Lab joins host Jerrad Lopes to discuss whether dads should quit their job to pursue their dreams. Grant shares his personal experience of leaving a stable job in ministry to pursue entrepreneur endeavors, and how that can effect a marriage.

As parents it can feel like we are always telling our kids what not to do. In this episode Jerrad Lopes gives practical ways to not just discipline your kids, but to remind them of who God created them to be. The episode offers both theological and practical tips for dads who want to raise kids who are secure in their identity in Christ.

If you feel like sitting down and having a family meal is more like a chore, and less like a time to lead your family toward Jesus, this episode is for you. As young dads, it can often seem as though a family meal is something to simply power through and survive. In today's episode, Jerrad talks about why meals are so important throughout the scriptures, and how they can be used to point your family toward Jesus.

There is a saying that goes, "99% of men admit to dealing with pornography at some level, and 1% lie". The statistic may not be accurate, but the principle remains the same; pornography has affected almost all of us men in some way. In today's episode, Jerrad Lopes is joined by Pastor Sathiya Sam to talk about his personal journey of pornography addiction, and how he is now helping others break free. If you have felt a sense of hopelessness in this area, may today's episode be a beacon of hope.

It's hard to be intentional about leading your family, when you don't know where you're trying to go. In this episode, host Jerrad Lopes is joined by Jeremy Pryor to talk about why and how to create a family mission statement that your whole family can get behind.

It's hard to lead your family toward Jesus when you personally feel far from Him. In this episode, Jerrad shares very honestly about what to do when you are in seasons of life that are "spiritually dry" and four helpful questions any dad can ask themself.

In this week's episode of the Dad Tired podcast, host Jerrad Lopes is joined by Dr. Gary Chapman to discuss the importance of learning the love languages of both your wife and children.

In this episode, Jerrad takes live questions from the guys of the Dad Tired community. Topics include technology boundaries for kids, playing favorites with your kids, balancing work and business, Bethel Church, and how to handle parents/in-laws.

Do your kids know why we celebrate Christmas? Do they understand the gravity of Jesus being born? In this episode, join Jerrad Lopes as he talks about the meaning of Christmas in the midst of the busy chaos, and how it has radical implications for our lives today.

Pastor and Author, David Platt joins Jerrad Lopes to talk about his new book, Something Needs To Change, while also talking about his own journey as a husband and father who is trying to lead his family well.

In today's episode, former Sanctus Real frontman, Matt Hammitt talks about his journey of stumbling through what it means to be the spiritual leader of his family.

When our marriage and family isn't operating the way we'd want it to, our first response is typically to blame. But, what if something deeper is going on? In this episode, join host Jerrad Lopes as he shares why most families are leaning toward death without even knowing.

The majority of men walk around with a "dad wound"; some kind of hurt that was creating by their father. Most of these wounds originate from the words, actions, or absence of their father. Is it possible to heal from these wounds? And, how to we not create them in our own children as Christian dads?

Kristen Jenson, best selling author of "Good Pictures, Bad Pictures" joins host Jerrad Lopes to talk about how we as parents can protect our children from pornography, and what to do if they have been exposed.

How do you know if you're growing as a mature believer in Christ? How do you know if your kids are? Do you have a game-plan for helping your kids grow in discipleship? In this episode, join host Jerrad Lopes as he talks about what it looks like to know where you and your kids are in your discipleship journey, and how to continue to mature in Christ.

John Mark Comer says that some of his worst moments as a husband and father are when he is in a hurry. Can you relate? When you are living a life that is busy and rushed, are you loving those around you like Jesus would, or are you short-tempered, frustrated, and annoyed? In this episode you'll hear the real reason most of us live such hurried lives, how we got here, and if there is any hope of slowing down.

In today's episode, join host Jerrad Lopes as he talks with pastor, husband, and father Chris Cipollone about living a life with depression, anxiety. If you, or someone you love is struggling in this area, today's episode is for you.

In today's episode of the Dad Tired podcast, host Jerrad Lopes is joined by Anthony ONeal of the Dave Ramsey Team. The pair talk about the student loan crisis, while Anthony offers a path to sending your children through college without taking on any debt.

This past week Jerrad and Leila got into a fight that ended with Leila in tears. It was the first fight they had had in years. Listen as they process where they went wrong and what you can do to fight for unity in your marriage.