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Jeremy Pryor joins Jerrad to talk about one of the most confusing parts of modern family life — how to relate to parents and in-laws as adults. They discuss what it means to show honor, how to draw healthy boundaries, and why God designed families to be multi-generational. Jeremy also shares the result of restoring family culture and what it means to raise children in a household, not a nest. What You’ll hear: • What Scripture says about honoring your parents • Why modern families feel disconnected across generations • How to deal with in-laws in a healthy and godly way • What “parenting” misses that fathering and mothering include • How your kids learn to honor you by watching you honor your parents • What changes when you stop seeing family as individual unitsTune in to rethink your role as a son, son-in-law, and spiritual leader. Episode Resources:Jeremy Pryor’s site and teaching: familyteams.comBook: Family Revision by Jeremy PryorPodcast: Five Minute Fatherhood (with Jeff Bethke)Ministry: 1K Households (

In this episode, therapist and author Sam Jolman joins Jerrad to talk about the deeper story behind pornography, shame, and anger. He explains why behavior change is not enough. Jeremy  helps men ask better questions about their pain. He shows how healing starts when we look at what drives the behavior, not just the behavior itself.What You’ll hear:• Why shame grows in silence• How pornography often masks deeper wounds• What anger reveals about your need for rest and relief• How healing starts with kindness toward your own story• Why confession is the beginning, not the end• What your body might be telling you about your soulTune in to see why freedom takes more than willpower and what it means to let Jesus into your story.Episode Resources:Book: The Sex Talk You Never Got by Sam JolmanSam’s counseling and writing: samjolman.comRange Leather (15% off): rangeleather.com/dadtired — Code: DADTIREDRead The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comSupport Dad Tired:

In this episode, Kaleb Allen asks a hard but honest question. Who is really running your life? He shares how the drive for productivity can quietly become a form of slavery. Through Scripture, personal stories, and the life of Jesus, Kaleb unpacks what it means to rest, slow down, and let God define your worth. What You’ll hear: • How hustle culture distorts your view of success • Why rest is not weakness • What Sabbath says about your identity • How Jesus lived with margin and retreat • What happens when you trade burnout for presence • How to lead your home with pace, not pressureTune in to remember that your value isn’t in what you do but in who you belong to.Episode Resources:CSB Men’s Daily Bible (50% off): lifeway.com — Code: MDB50Read The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBDad Tired Annual Retreat: dadtired.com/retreatSupport Dad Tired: dadtired.com/donateInvite Jerrad to Speak: jerradlopes.comFollow Dad Tired for updates: instagram.com/dadtired

In this episode, Jerrad speaks directly to husbands and fathers. He teaches from Colossians 3 and Genesis 3 to show what it means to lead as God designed. Jerrad unpacks the weight of spiritual leadership and how men are called to love, serve, and lay down their lives for their families.What You’ll hear: • Why God holds men accountable for their homes • What it means to love your wife without harshness or resentment • Why leadership is not about control, but sacrifice • How Genesis 3 shapes our understanding of headship • What Paul says to husbands in Colossians and Ephesians • How a gospel-shaped marriage shows Christ to the worldTune in to be reminded that leadership begins with humility, and love is measured by how you serve. Episode Resources:Read Colossians 3 for contextBook: The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comDad Tired Community and Retreat Info: https://www.dadtired.comSupport the ministry: https://www.dadtired.com/donateRange Leather (15% off

In this episode, Jerrad continues teaching through Colossians chapter 3 and focuses on verse 18. He speaks directly to women who want to follow Jesus in their marriage. This message is not about control or silence. It is about trust, strength, and reflecting the gospel in a real home.Jerrad explains what biblical submission means and what it does not. He shows how this call is rooted in the character of Christ, not cultural roles. This is not about value. It is about order, humility, and spiritual leadership in the home. What You’ll hear: • Why submission is not weakness or silence • How Christ models willing surrender • What it looks like to follow a flawed husband with wisdom • Why headship and love must go together • How your posture can shape the culture of your home • Why God’s design still matters even when it feels uncomfortableTune in to see how a wife’s role is not small. It is strong, and it points to something eternal. Episode Resources:Read Colossians 3 for contextBook: The Dad Tired Book – https:

In this episode, Jerrad continues through Colossians chapter 3. He focuses on the call to take off the old self and put on the new. This is not about behavior for approval. It’s about living from your identity in Christ. Jerrad explains what it looks like to walk in kindness, meekness, patience, and joy. He also challenges men to lead with peace and clarity in the home.What You’ll hear: • What it means to take off the old self and put on Christ • Why your identity shapes your actions • How to lead your family with patience and humility • What meekness looks like in the life of a father • Why peace and joy are essential for spiritual leadership • How discipline becomes effective when your home is full of joyTune in to remember who you are and how to live like you belong to Christ. Episode Resources:Read Colossians chapter 3CSB Men’s Daily Bible (50% off): lifeway.com — Code: MDB50The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBRange Leather (15% off): rangeleather.com/dadtired — Code: DADTIREDInvite Jerrad to speak

In this episode, Jerrad begins a four-part series in Colossians 3. He opens with a direct challenge: if you are alive in Christ, why does your life still carry the smell of death? Jerrad teaches through Paul’s reminder that followers of Jesus must put to death the old self and walk in the new. This is not behavior for approval. It’s transformation that flows from identity.What You’ll hear: • What it means to be dead to sin and alive in Christ • Why repentance begins with self-awareness • How to identify areas that still reflect your old self • Why putting off sin is more than behavior change • How Scripture shapes men into spiritual leaders • What God says about anger, lust, and identityTune in to ask the hard question: what in your life still smells like the man you used to be?Episode ResourcesRead Colossians chapter 3The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBCSB Men’s Daily Bible (50% off): lifeway.com — Code: MDB50Range Leather (15% off): rangeleather.com/dadtired — Code: DADTIREDInvite Jerrad to speak: h

 In this episode, Chris Hilken shares a powerful exercise every dad can try. Here are the 7 Questions:Projected Value: What do you think is most important to me? Intended Value: If I could wish for one thing for you, what do you think it would be?Perceived Value: What do you think I love the most about you?Interpreted Value: What are ways that I show you love that mean the most to you?Expected Value: What are ways that I could show you better that I love you?Rejected Value: What’s one thing that I have done that you will do differently as a parent?Respected Value: What’s one thing that I have done that you will do as a parent?Episode Resources:Range Leather (15% off): rangeleather.com/dadtired — Code: DADTIREDRead The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comSupport the ministry: https://www.dadtired.com/donateJoin the Dad Tired Retreat: https://www.dadtired.com/retreat

In this episode, Jerrad sits down with filmmakers and ministry leaders Alex and Stephen Kendrick. They share how their father broke a cycle of brokenness and showed them how to lead with faith. The Kendricks talk about the heart behind their new film The Forge, why real discipleship is rare, and what it actually looks like in daily life. What You’ll hear: • Why fatherhood and discipleship go hand in hand • How one man’s faith can change a family tree • What they learned about manhood while making The Forge • Why real discipleship is about imitation, not just instruction • How to start discipling even if you don’t feel ready • What happens when men choose comfort over callingTune in to hear why the next generation is waiting for men who will show them how to follow Jesus — not just talk about it.Episode Resources:Watch the trailer and get updates: theforgemovie.comRead the book: The Resolution for Men by Stephen and Alex KendrickLearn more about their films: kendrickbrothers.comWatch War Room, Courageous, Over

Jon Tyson joins Jerrad to talk about the hidden battles Christian men face. They discuss themes from Jon’s new book Fighting Shadows, including shame, lust, apathy, and loneliness. Jon shares how Satan uses these shadows to keep men stuck in isolation and defeat. This is a call to step out of the dark and live with  purpose, and brotherhood.What You’ll hear: • Why most men are battling shame and isolation • How apathy and ambition often feed each other • What real healing from lust looks like • Why confession and community are essential • How to build a life that fights for truth and light • What Jesus offers when the shadows feel overwhelmingTune in to name what’s holding you back and step into the light with courage.Episode Resources:Book: Fighting Shadows by Jon Tyson and Jefferson BethkeLearn more at: formingmen.comWatch: The Work documentary (featured in this episode)Read: The Intentional Father by Jon TysonJoin a Men’s Group: https://www.dadtired.com/groupsRead The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4G

In this episode, Jerrad sits down with someone he never expected to share the mic with — his dad. For the first time, they talk openly about their strained relationship, what absence did to both of them, and how forgiveness and healing began. This is not a teaching. It’s a real conversation. A son and father working through decades of hurt, regret, and love.What You’ll Hear: • What father absence really does to a boy • How unspoken pain shows up in marriage and parenting • Why honest conversation can open the door to healing • What changed when Jerrad forgave his father • How God used brokenness to birth Dad Tired • Why it’s never too late to reconcileTune in to hear what grace sounds like when it moves from theory to real life.Episode Resources:Read The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comSupport the ministry: https://www.dadtired.com/donateJoin the Dad Tired Retreat: https://www.dadtired.com/retreatLearn more about WinShape Camps: winshapecamps.org

In this episode, Jerrad talks with Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz, the co-founders of Dwell, about parenting, anxiety, and what happens when the Word of God becomes your lifeline. They share how Scripture memory moved from a discipline to a daily rescue, especially in seasons of doubt, fear, and deep need.What You’ll hear:• Why kids need more than protection — they need truth• What happens when performance becomes your identity• How Scripture speaks when anxiety gets loud• Why silence often reveals what's really in your heart• How Dwell began after Olympic dreams faded• Why parents must fill themselves with truth to lead wellTune in to see why the Word of God is essential.Episode Resources:Dwell Scripture Memory Tools: dwelldifferently.comFree downloads for Dad Tired listeners: dwelldifferently.com/dadtiredBook: He Is: A Devotional Guide to the Attributes of God (by Natalie & Vera)Podcast: Dwell Differently PodcastCSB Men’s Daily Bible (50% off): lifeway.com — Code: MDB50Read The Dad Tired Book: https://

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.com

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: http

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.

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/retre

 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: hello@dadtired.comTrue 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.dadtire