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You don't need more popular parenting tips, you need Jesus. You need to be reminded of the Gospel. Understanding what God has done in the world and in your life will deeply change the way you act as a parent and husband.

Jesus is offering you a steak dinner, but too often we settle for mac n' cheese.

Jesus isn't like anyone else in your life. He isn't like your friends. Or your boss. Or you dad. He is different. He is gracious and compassionate. He is slow to anger and abounding in love and faithfulness. In this episode, Jerrad gives us a glimpse into a side of Jesus that many of us have never seen before.

As 2017 comes to an end and we approach the new year, it's helpful to to pause and remember what God has done over the last year and what he wants to do in your life over the next year.

Pairadocs is a unique marriage, parenting and family podcast. If you've struggled in relationship; with kids, parents, spouse, or friends. No matter what life stage you find yourself in, you will find a connection with and come to love Jimmy and Josh. The Pairadocs are a father-son duo with Ph.D.s in Clinical Counseling. They are both full-time adolescent/family therapists...husbands and parents. Jimmy also happens to be a full-time granddad (or Ace, as we call him). They've not only studied family dynamics, they've lived it, together. Join them for this weekly podcast as they muse about faith, family and culture. Host: Jerrad Lopes Guests: Dr. Jimmy Myers & Dr. Josh Myers from the Pairadocs Podcast. Mentioned during the episode ·       Stop Behaving: a gospel-centered devotional for men Connect with Dad Tired: ·      To subscribe on iOS, go to our iTunes page and subscribe. ·      Leave an iTunes review, this lets us and others know what you think and increases the chance that other dads will find

With Halloween around the corner, many Christian families are asking themselves, "How do we engage our culture during this holiday season?" Join host Jerrad Lopes as he gives a Biblical overview of how Jesus would respond to Halloween in 2017. ​Host: Jerrad Lopes Mentioned during the episode·       Stop Behaving: a gospel-centered devotional for menConnect with Dad Tired:·      To subscribe on iOS, go to our iTunes page and subscribe.·      Leave an iTunes review, this lets us and others know what you think and increases the chance that other dads will find us.·      Like and Follow Dad Tired on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for updates.·      Join our Dad Tired closed Facebook group for men who are trying to figure out how to be better disciples, husbands, fathers, and men.Show notes provided by Dad Tired contributor Jared Meade.

One word or phrase, that's all it takes to change the course of someone's life. Scripture tells us that the tongue holds the power of life and death, how are you using that power? Your words of encouragement or discouragement can spur those around you towards Christ or further away from Him and you have a responsibility to use your words to edify. Join host Jerrad Lopes as he discusses a man's need to spur his friends in their accomplishments and how that need can be used for the Kingdom of God. This week episode will challenge you to think deeply about the effect your words have on those around you and how the words of others affect you. Host: Jerrad Lopes Mentioned during the episode ·       Stop Behaving: a gospel-centered devotional for men Connect with Dad Tired: ·      To subscribe on iOS, go to our iTunes page and subscribe. ·      Leave an iTunes review, this lets us and others know what you think and increases the chance that other dads will find us. ·      Like and Follow Dad Tired on Facebo

Work, finances, family dynamics, and life circumstances — our actions and choices contribute to the success and failures of these areas and others of life but often things happen outside of our control. As men, we strive for control and when we feel that control slipping from our fingers, it begins a fire within us that left unchecked, evolves into an inferno of anger. Join host Jerrad Lopes this week as he recounts his own experience with losing control and how he has come to understand that God allows these situations to show us where we need to grow and rely on his grace and mercy. Host: Jerrad Lopes     Mentioned during the episode ·      Stop Behaving: a gospel-centered devotional for men Connect with Dad Tired: ·      To subscribe on iOS, go to our iTunes page and subscribe. ·      Leave an iTunes review, this lets us and others know what you think and increases the chance that other dads will find us. ·      Like and Follow Dad Tired on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for updates. ·      Jo

As men, we are called to be the spiritual leaders of our homes but most of us don't feel confident in that role. At times this lack of confidence creates a paradox in our lives as we desperately want to be the best husbands we can and our wives so desperately want us to lead our families towards Jesus and our uncertainty causes inaction. This week, join host Jerrad Lopes as he discussed what it means to be a spiritual leader and how that leadership must come from deep within our hearts, not simply from behavior. Mentioned in this episode: STOP BEHAVING: A Gospel-Centered Devotional for Men Resources To Lead Your Family Well The Curtain & The Cross (great to read with your kids) The Ology (great to read with your kids) The Jesus Storybook Bible (great to read with your kids) New Morning Mercies (great daily devotional for you and your spouse) The Storm That Stopped (great to read with your kids) 40 Reasons To Trust God (great to read with your kids) Connect with Dad Tired: ·      To subscribe on

Most people don't have a problem starting — they start dozens of things. It's finishing that's the problem. While a desire to have ambitious goals is honorable, a goal that is too aggressive is a recipe for failure. Join host Jerrad Lopes as he interviews New York Time's Best-Selling Author, Jon Acuff to talk about what it looks like to be a man that finishes what he starts by setting a more measured pace. Whether you find yourself being to ambitions or frozen in inaction due to perfectionism, this weeks episode has something to help us all. Host: Jerrad Lopes Guest: Jon Acuff, Jon Acuff is the New York Times Bestselling author of six books including his most recent, Finish: Give yourself the gift of done.Mentioned during the episode:·     Stop Behaving: A Gospel-Centered Devotional for Men·     Finish: Give yourself the gift of done​Connect with Dad Tired:·      To subscribe on iOS, go to our iTunes page and subscribe.·      Leave an iTunes review, this lets us and others know what you think and increases t

This week join host Jerrad Lopes in a conversation with New York Times bestselling author Jefferson Bethke as they discuss topics ranging from this generations distorted view of love, the destructiveness of pornography, and cultivating your garden. If you have heard of or watched Jefferson's viral video, Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus you'll definitely want to take the time to listen to this episode and get to know the man and his heart for Jesus, just a little bit better. Host: Jerrad Lopes Guest: Jefferson Bethke Mentioned during the episode ·      Stop Behaving: a gospel-centered devotional for men · Love that Lasts by Jefferson and Alyssa Bethke · Love that Lasts Podcast   Connect with Dad Tired: · To subscribe on iOS, go to our iTunes page and subscribe. · Leave an iTunes review, this lets us and others know what you think and increases the chance that other dads will find us. · Like and Follow Dad Tired on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for updates. · Join our Dad Tired closed Facebook gr

Since the day that Adam and Eve walked out of the garden of Eden man has been searching for joy, satisfaction, identity, and hope in something other than God. While as Christians we may not be filling the pain of our lives with the "big sins" of sex, drugs, or alcohol getting our sense of satisfaction in anything outside of God means we are still living in our flesh. Join host Jerrad Lopes as he discusses coping and misplaced satisfaction, what for many Christians can be a blind spot. You'll walk away from this weeks episode challenged to check your heart and encouraged to dig deeper in your relationship with Christ. Host: Jerrad Lopes Mentioned during the episode: · Parenting Conference Live Stream · Enter code DadTired at checkout and receive 5% off Connect with Dad Tired: · To subscribe on iOS, go to our iTunes page and subscribe. · Leave an iTunes review, this lets us and others know what you think and increases the chance that other dads will find us. · Like and Follow Dad Tired on Facebook, Instag

Have you ever questioned your purpose as a parent? Do you ever feel unable to be the parent God wants you to be? Join host Jerrad Lopes and Pastor Paul David Tripp, as they discuss topics ranging from parenting the heart instead of behavior to the peace that comes from realizing that God calls parents not because they are able but because He is able. This weeks episode will give you a new perspective on your role as a parent and a greater understanding of the fact that it's not about what you want for your children, it's about what God wants for them. This is an interview you won't want to miss and you are definitely going to want to take notes! Host: Jerrad Lopes Guest: Paul David Tripp, a pastor, author and conference speaker. He is the president of Paul Tripp Ministries and works to connect the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life. Mentioned during the episode: · Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family · Parenting Conference Live Stream · Enter code DadTired

Scripture tells us that we are heirs with Christ if we suffer with him so that we may also be glorified with him. But few of us can say we have truly suffered persecution for Christ the way believers in scripture did. Pastor Saeed Abedini is one of those few and his story is compelling. Join host Jerrad Lopes as he talks with Pastor Saeed about coming to Christ, his four-year imprisonment in Iran for sharing his faith and the controversies that have arisen since his release. If you followed Pastor Saeed's story in the media, this episode is your chance to hear his firsthand account and learn the story behind the headlines. Host: Jerrad Lopes Guest: Saeed Abedini, an Iranian American Christian pastor who was imprisoned in Iran for threatening “national security” for being a Christian and for sharing his faith with Muslims. Mentioned during the episode: · Matthew 6:33: "But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." Connect with Dad Tired: ·

Life have you distracted? Finding it hard to give your family the attention they deserve? This week's episodes will lay out practical, easy to incorporate, methods to help you fight distraction and be fully engaged in every aspect of your life. Join host Jerrad Lopes as he discusses the connection between our belief in God and your everyday conduct while challenging you to bless your family with the greatest gift of all — the gift of your presence and undivided attention. Host: Jerrad Lopes Mentioned during the episode: · Stop Behaving: a gospel-centered devotional for me · Anchor FM App Connect with Dad Tired: · To subscribe on iOS, go to our iTunes page and subscribe. · Leave an iTunes review, this lets us and others know what you think and increases the chance that other dads will find us. · Like and Follow Dad Tired on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for updates. · Join our Dad Tired closed Facebook group for men who are trying to figure out how to be better disc

Join host Jerrad Lopes for a lively conversation with Pastor John Mark Comer as they discuss who God truly is, how our perception can affect how we relate to Him, prayer, and the purpose of marriage. This week's episode covers several topics but is packed full of wisdom and inspiration that you won't want to miss. John Mark Comer's simple, but profound insights will challenge you to think in new ways and cause you to want to dig deeper into each subject. Host: Jerrad Lopes Guest: John Mark Comer, pastor for teaching and vision at Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon, and author of God Has a Name, My Name is Hope, Loveology and Garden City. Mentioned during the episode: · Stop Behaving: a gospel-centered devotional for me · God Has a Name by John Mark Comer Connect with Dad Tired: · To subscribe on iOS, go to our iTunes page and subscribe. · Leave an iTunes review, this lets us and others know what you think and increases the chance that other dads will find us. · Like and F

In this weeks episode, host Jerrad Lopes takes questions from husbands and dads about how to follow Jesus in the everyday stuff of life. Listeners questions range from disciplining children and how to keep intimacy alive with a busy schedule to combating sexual temptation while away from your wife and what Christian resources are available for husbands and dads working in law enforcement. This is your opportunity to gain valuable insight into some of these topics and hear the heart of a few of your fellow Dad Tired community members. Host: Jerrad Lopes Mentioned during the episode: · Stop Behaving: a gospel-centered devotional for me · Anchor FM App Connect with Dad Tired: · To subscribe on iOS, go to our iTunes page and subscribe. · Leave an iTunes review, this lets us and others know what you think and increases the chance that other dads will find us. · Like and Follow Dad Tired on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for updates. · Join our Dad Tired closed Facebo

Life can be hard, trials come more often than we wish they did and often we feel like giving up. Whether it’s difficulties in marriage, sickness or addiction the enemy is always trying to find ways to destroy. As Christian men, we are called to persevere, to step up and sacrifice our lives for our family, just as Christ did for us. Join host Jerrad Lopes as he shares his heart about living a sacrificial life, fighting for your family, stepping out in faith and asking God to lead us to a place where we rely solely on Him. If you find yourself at the crossroad of running from the hardships of life or staying the course you'll want to hear this episode. Your heart wants more and God is waiting to give it to you. Host: Jerrad Lopes Mentioned during the episode: · Stop Behaving: a gospel-centered devotional for men Connect with Dad Tired: · To subscribe on iOS, go to our iTunes page and subscribe. · Leave an iTunes review, this lets us and others know what you think and increases the chanc

After marriage as you grow in your relationship with your spouse, friendships will change but they still play an important part in strengthening your marriage. Finding guy friends that will support you but still call you out on your "stuff" when needed will help you to see life issues from another perspective and help you to become the husband, fathers and leaders you are meant to be. Join host Jerrad Lopes and his best friends Josiah and Casey as they discuss the importance of guy friendships, what they look like when you’re married and how those friendships can work to strengthen your marriage. Host: Jerrad Lopes Guests: Josiah and Casey, best friends of Jerrad. Mentioned during the episode: · Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action Connect with Dad Tired: · To subscribe on iOS, go to our iTunes page and subscribe. · Leave an iTunes review, this lets us and others know what you think and increases the chance that other dads will find us. · Like and Fo

Tired, a word that at one time or another describes every dad. But what happens when you are seriously exhausted? When you feel far from God, far from your family, and stretched to the breaking point? We have all been there. We have all at one time or another allowed our exhaustion to cause us to be a little abrupt with those we love or allowed our relationship with God to grow distant. This week, join host Jerrad Lopes as he discusses what to do when you are no longer trying to be the best husband or dad, but merely trying to survive. As tired as you are, grab a cup of coffee and squeeze a few extra minutes out of your day, because you won’t want to miss the encouragement from this episode. Host: Jerrad Lopes Mentioned during the episode: · Stop Behaving: a gospel-centered devotional for men Connect with Dad Tired: · To subscribe on iOS, go to our iTunes page and subscribe. · Leave an iTunes review, this lets us and others know what you think and increases the chance that other dads wi