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 In this episode, Jerrad continues the series on what makes a healthy man. He focuses on friendship and fitness. He shares how isolation nearly destroyed his marriage. He also talks about why real friends matter and how caring for your body shapes your leadership. What You’ll hear: • How isolation leads to dark places • Why most men already have the friend they need • What it means to be the light in someone else’s life • Why physical health is connected to spiritual strength • How daily discipline can train your soul • What motivates Jerrad to keep showing up with consistency Tune in to pursue a kind of health that reaches your body, mind, and soul. Episode Resources:Shop Dad Tired Coffee (by LC Coffee): https://shop.dadtired.comRead The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBJoin the Dad Tired Retreat: https://www.dadtired.com/retreatInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comLearn to launch your own podcast: https://www.podtofinish.comSupport the ministry: https://www.dadtired.com/donate

In this episode, Jerrad continues his focus on what makes a man healthy. He talks about two areas many men overlook: silence and sleep. Jerrad shares why most men avoid silence, how rest shapes the soul, and what it looks like to stop numbing out and start dealing with what’s really going on inside.What You’ll hear: • Why silence reveals what’s under the surface • How busyness and distraction keep men stuck • What soul peace has to do with spiritual leadership • Why sitting alone with your thoughts matters • How better sleep makes you a better man • Simple ways to build healthier rhythms at nightTune in to learn why real strength starts with quiet, not noise.Episode Resources:Sponsor: Samaritan Ministries — https://samaritanministries.org/dadtiredLearn more or join the Dad Tired Community: https://www.dadtired.comRead The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBLaunch your podcast: https://www.podtofinish.com — Use code PODCAST30Invite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comSupport the ministry: https://w

In this episode, Jerrad helps men think through where they are in their walk with Jesus. He walks through five stages of spiritual growth, from spiritual death to spiritual parenthood, and challenges you to assess your maturity. This is a practical and honest look at what it means to grow up in faith.What You’ll Hear: • Why Jesus' final words matter for every man • How to know if you're stuck in spiritual childhood • What selfish faith looks like • Why maturity is more than just belief • How to start leading others once you've been ledTune in to get honest about your growth and take the next step forward.Episode Resources:Read The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBLearn more about Dad Tired Groups: https://www.dadtired.com/groupsDownload the Stages of Discipleship PDF (by Jim Putman): https://www.replicate.org/stages-of-discipleshipStart your podcast with Pod to Finish: https://www.podtofinish.comInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comSupport the ministry: https://www.dadtired.com/donateLearn

In this episode, Jerrad talks with poet, teacher, and apologist Preston Perry. Preston shares how one man changed his life by living out the gospel, not just preaching it. They talk about discipleship, evangelism, and why showing someone your life may matter more than what you say.What You’ll hear: • How Preston came to faith through real discipleship • Why Gary’s life showed him he wasn’t a Christian • What it means to invite people into your everyday life • Why the church often misses the mark on discipleship • How Preston and Jackie think about sharing Jesus in everyday moments • Why obedience matters more than method Tune in to hear how faith grows through everyday obedience. Episode Resources:Preston’s Book – How to Tell the Truth (wherever books are sold)Preston and Jackie’s Podcast – With the PerrysThrive Family Life (Sponsor): https://www.thrivefamilylife.com — Use code dadtired for 10% offRead The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comSupport the mi

In this episode, Jerrad reacts to a moment between UFC fighter Sean Strickland and comedian Theo Von. Jerrad reflects on why men struggle with friendship, what real connection looks like, and how trauma often hides beneath our toughness.What You’ll Hear: • What made a UFC fighter break down on camera • Why many men carry deep pain without knowing it • How friendship is more than advice or fixing • What it means to sit with someone in their grief • Why our strongest behavior often covers our deepest wounds • How Jesus meets us in the places we try to hideTune in to rethink how you show up for your friends and where healing really begins.Episode Resources:Watch the interview clip: Sean Strickland & Theo Von on YouTube (timestamp 1:31:00)Read The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBLearn more about Dad Tired: https://www.dadtired.comInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comSupport the ministry: https://www.dadtired.com/donate

Jerrad and Kaleb talk about fatherhood, fear, and what it means to trust God with your future.  They reflect on  moments that hit hard and draw from Judges 7 to show where true courage begins.  This is a call for men to lead with peace, and to stop chasing comfort. To stand with courage that comes from knowing who holds tomorrow.What You’ll hear: • Why chasing the wrong things will leave you empty • What a crib and a cup of coffee taught about time • What Gideon’s story says about fear and leadership • Why theology matters more than positivity • How to lead when the world feels unstable • Why the future belongs to Jesus, not to chanceTune in to lead with courage and rest in what’s true. Episode Resources:Shop Dad Tired Coffee (by LC Coffee): https://shop.dadtired.comRead The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBRegister for the 2024 Dad Tired Retreat: https://www.dadtired.com/retreatInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comSupport the ministry: https://www.dadtired.com/donate

As a new year begins, Jerrad opens with a call for men to lead their families in peace. He shares a vulnerable moment from his own week, reflecting on the pressure men carry. He introduces a  teaching from Chris on what it means to trust God in a world full of fear. Together, they challenge men to lead from a place of rest, not reaction.What You’ll Hear: • Why peace starts with the mindset of the leader • How your mindset shapes the atmosphere of your home  • How fear shows up in small decisions • What “functional atheism” looks like in daily life • Why Jesus is trustworthy even when life feels unstable • How to shift from anxiety to confidence in GodTune in to reset your heart and set the tone for your family as the year begins.Episode Resources:Join the Dad Tired Community: https://www.dadtired.comRead The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBRegister for the Dad Tired Retreat: https://www.dadtired.com/retreatSupport the ministry: https://www.dadtired.com/donateSponsor: Samaritan Ministries – https://sama

In this episode, Jerrad looks back on the most powerful moments from the podcast this past year. He highlights stories, truths, and challenges that hit home for him and many in the Dad Tired community. You’ll hear about friendship, failure, fatherhood, identity, spiritual warfare, and what it means to live a life that’s fully surrendered to Jesus.What You’ll Hear: • What it means to lead your home with peace, not panic • Why telling stories of God’s faithfulness matters • What to do with failure in front of your kids • How to build friendships with no secrets • What spiritual warfare looks like in parenting • Why Jesus, not your strength, wins the battleEpisode  Resources:Shop Dad Tired Coffee (by LC Coffee): https://shop.dadtired.comDonate to support the ministry: https://www.dadtired.com/donateRead The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBJoin the Dad Tired Community: https://www.dadtired.comRegister for a Dad Tired Retreat: https://www.dadtired.com/retreatInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.c

In this episode, Chris shares his eight-step plan for disciplining kids with grace. He walks through real moments from his own family, including what happens when anger shows up and how to lead through it. Drawing from Genesis 3, Chris shares what godly discipline looks like and why it’s about more than just behavior correction.What You’ll Hear: • What to do before disciplining your child • Why expectations matter more than reactions • How to tell the difference between first, second, and third-degree disobedience • What it means to discipline with both love and clarity • Why God’s discipline is the model for our parenting Tune in for a practical way to discipline with peace and direction  Episode Resources:Samaritan Ministries: https://samaritanministries.org/dadtiredSupport the ministry: https://www.dadtired.com/donateRead The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comLearn more: https://www.dadtired.com

In this episode, Jerrad talks with Danielle Hitchen, author of Sacred Seasons and founder of Catechesis Books. They explore what Advent means, how the Church has observed it through history, and how you can lead your family through it with simple, meaningful practices. Danielle offers both the why and the how helping you slow down, reflect, and lead your kids into the bigger story of God’s work.What You’ll Hear: • What Advent is and why it matters • When it starts and how to explain it to your kids • How to create new family traditions without adding pressure • What a Jesse Tree and Advent wreath can teach your kids • Why silence is one of the most overlooked disciplines • How waiting can build longing and deeper trust in Jesus Tune in to help your family walk through Advent with truth. Episode Resources:Danielle’s Book – Sacred Seasons: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0736986476Catechesis Books: https://www.catechesisbooks.comDwell Differently (use code DADTIRE for 10% off): https://www.dwelldifferently.comOelo Li

In this episode, Jerrad sits down with Jeremy Utley, author, speaker, and innovation expert from Stanford University. Jeremy is a husband, father of four girls, and a follower of Jesus. He shares how everyday men can walk into their jobs as disciples. Not just to work hard  but to be salt and light in their workplace.They talk about: • How to have creative ideas without pressure • Why your work is not separate from your calling • What to do when you feel stuck in a job that drains you • How to build a culture of honesty and creativity • Why Jesus doesn't divide sacred and secular work • How dads can create small moments of discipleship at homeTune in to hear how God can use you to make your workplace better and your family stronger.Episode Resources:Samaritan’s Purse Shoebox: https://samaritanspurse.org/buildonlineOelo Lighting: https://www.oelo.comRead The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comDonate to support Dad Tired: https://www.dadtired.com/donate

Jerrad talks with author and teacher John Mark Comer about discipleship, spiritual formation, and what it takes to follow Jesus in a culture that often pulls in the opposite direction. John Mark explains why spiritual disciplines matter, how they shape a man’s heart, and why comfort and complexity keep many men stuck.What You’ll Hear: • Why most Christians are living in the gap between belief and practice • How to become a disciple, not just a churchgoer • What apprenticeship to Jesus looks like in real life • How the Church lost sight of discipleship • What John Mark learned living in Portland and LA • Why slowing down is the starting point of spiritual growthTune in for a  talk about what it means to follow Jesus with your whole life.Episode Resources:John Mark Comer’s new book Practicing the Way: https://practicingtheway.org/bookOperation Christmas Child: https://samaritanspurse.org/occOelo Lighting: https://www.oelo.comRead The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBDonate to support the ministry: https:/

In this episode, Jerrad tells the story of two lost phones, one rebellious toddler, and a dad learning how to discipline without shame. He unpacks how anger often takes over and why the real work of discipline starts with the heart. You’ll hear biblical truth, real stories, and practical advice for disciplining with love and consistency.What You’ll Hear: • Why discipline is more than behavior correction • How sin always brings the death of something • What it means to parent the heart, not just the behavior • Why young kids need consistent consequences • How older kids need deeper conversations • The difference between discipline and angerEpisode Resources:Operation Christmas Child – https://samaritanspurse.org/occOelo Permanent Lighting – https://www.oelo.comRead The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBInvite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.comSupport the ministry – https://www.dadtired.com/donate

Jerrad talks with Brent Dusing, founder and CEO of True Play. Brent shares why kids need more than just safe content but gospel-centered stories that shape their identity and worldview. They discuss parenting in the digital age, how predators use online games, and why the Church must meet kids where they are.What You’ll Hear: • How much time kids actually spend on screens • Why safe content isn’t enough for Christian families • How predators are using gaming platforms • What good digital discipleship can look like • Why boys are struggling to grow into godly men • How tech can help share the gospel, not compete with itTune in to learn how to lead your family with wisdom in a digital world.Episode Resources:Download the True Play app: https://www.truplaygames.comBrent’s recommended book – Boys Adrift by Leonard SaxWatch Sound of FreedomRead The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comSupport the ministry: https://www.dadtired.com/donate

 Kaleb talks about leading in weakness. He shares a moment with his daughter that reminded him how much he needs God. He draws from 2 Corinthians 12 and shows why spiritual strength starts with honesty. Kaleb helps you see how staying present and trusting God can shape the way you lead.What You’ll Hear: • What it means to be frail but full • Why kids need to see you depend on God • How to lead from a place of weakness without shame • Why honesty builds trust more than confidence • How to ask for wisdom when you don’t have the answers • Why grace leads better than striving ever couldTune in for a reminder that your limits don’t disqualify you; they make room for God’s power.Episode Resources:Read 2 Corinthians 12:9Operation Christmas Child: https://samaritanspurse.org/occBook – Boys Adrift by Leonard SaxDad Tired Conferences: https://www.dadtired.com/conferencesRead The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comSupport the ministry: https://www.dadtired.com/donat

Jerrad answers a big question many Christian parents face each October ; what do we do with Halloween? He breaks down the history, looks at biblical teaching, and lays out three responses Christians can take: reject, receive, or redeem.   Tune in to lead your family with wisdom  through hard cultural questions.  What You’ll Hear: • What the Bible says  and doesn’t say about Halloween • The difference between clear commands and conscience issues • How to use scripture to make wise decisions • Why unity matters even when families land in different places • What Christian liberty looks like in parenting • How to guide your kids without confusion or fearEpisode Resources:Join the Dad Tired Community: https://www.dadtired.comSupport the ministry: https://www.dadtired.com/donateRead The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBBring a Dad Tired Conference to your church: https://www.dadtired.com/conferencesLearn more about Samaritan Ministries: https://samaritanministries.org/dadtiredInvite Jerrad to speak: https://w

Jerrad sits down with pastor and author Levi Lusko to talk about parenting, friendship, and what it means to be present in a lonely world. Levi shares about his relationship with his dad, how that shaped his own parenting, and why real friendship takes more than good intentions.What You’ll Hear: • Why friendship is essential for spiritual and emotional health • What Levi learned from his dad about presence and integrity • How loneliness is harming families and communities • Why men often don’t talk about what they’re really feeling • What the Bible says about brotherhood and connection • How to help your kids face fear, loss, and anxiety with faithTune in to see why friendship is more than a feeling and a fight worth showing up for.Episode Resources:Levi Lusko’s children’s devotional – Marvel at the MoonBook – Through the Eyes of a Lion by Levi LuskoRead The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comSupport the ministry: https://www.dadtired.com/donateBring a Da

In this episode, Jerrad reflects on a recent moment at the Dad Tired retreat and how God wouldn’t stop pressing into his heart. He shares how we often want God to speak to others but not to us. This episode is a challenge to check where you’ve grown comfortable, and whether you're still all in.You’ll hear: • Why God keeps poking at the places we’d rather ignore • How the Holy Spirit annoys us to pull us closer • What it means to follow Jesus with your whole life • Why past faith doesn’t replace present surrender • How real discipleship involves dying to self again and again • What your family sees that others might notEpisode Resources:Dwell Differently: https://www.dwelldifferently.com — use promo code DADTiredRegister for the Dad Tired Retreat: https://www.dadtired.com/retreatRead The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comBring a Dad Tired Conference to your church: https://www.dadtired.com/conferencesSupport the ministry: https://www.dadtired.com/donate

Greg joins Jerrad to share his story as a dentist, pastor, and father of nine. He opens up about work, calling, and what it looks like to honor God through your job. He challenges men to stop compartmentalizing their faith and work, and to start seeing Monday mornings as part of their mission.You’ll hear: • Why work is not a curse, but a calling • How Greg found purpose in the marketplace • What it means to steward your work, not just survive it • How God shaped his life through loss, disability, and joy • Why business can be a way to love people well • What younger men need from older men and how to find itTune in to see how your daily work can become part of God’s plan to shape you and bless others.Episode Resources:Learn about the Family Leadership Program: https://www.dadtired.comRead The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comBring a Dad Tired Conference to your church: https://www.dadtired.com/conferencesSupport the ministry: https://www.dadtired.com/do