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Dad Tired
Hosted by Jerrad Lopes · EN
You’re tired.
Not just physically; though yeah, that too.
You’re tired in your bones. In your soul.
Trying to be a steady husband, an intentional dad, a man of God… but deep down, you feel like you’re falling short. Like you’re carrying more than you know how to hold.
Dad Tired is a podcast for men who are ready to stop pretending and start healing.
Not with self-help tips or religious platitudes, but by anchoring their lives in something (and Someone) stronger.
Hosted by Jerrad Lopes, a husband, dad of four, and fellow struggler, this show is a weekly invitation to find rest for your soul, clarity for your calling, and the courage to lead your family well.
Through honest stories, biblical truth, and deep conversations you’ll be reminded:
You’re not alone. You’re not too far gone. And the man you want to be is only found in Jesus.
This isn’t about trying harder.
It’s about coming home.
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Why Your Not Seeing God's Power in Your Life
Yesterday00:03:56Tap to summarizeImportant Links:Dad Tired Annual RetreatHost A Dad Tired Conference at your churchJoin the FREE Family Leadership ProgramShop the Dad Tired store for best-selling gearSometimes the only way to see God do what only He can do is to stop trying to control the outcome. In this episode, Jerrad reflects on Elijah’s showdown with the prophets of Baal and the bold moment when Elijah poured water over the altar before asking God to send fire. For dads who feel the pull to manage, manipulate, or quietly “shuffle the deck,” this is an invitation to real surrender. What would it look like to give God the wet wood and trust Him to be the fire?
Transcribe →The Parenting Mistake That's Making Your Kids Weaker
4d ago00:52:25Tap to summarizeImportant Links:Grab a copy of David's book: Capable: Raising Resiliant KidsMentioned: The Anxious Generation & The Amazing Generation Dad Tired Annual RetreatHost A Dad Tired Conference at your churchJoin the FREE Family Leadership ProgramShop the Dad Tired store for best-selling gearIn this episode, Jerrad sits down with David Thomas, executive director of Daystar Counseling Ministries and co-author of Capable, for a practical and deeply encouraging conversation on raising resilient kids.David explains why our goal as parents should not simply be to raise happy or confident children, but capable ones. He and Jerrad talk about the temptation to rescue our kids from hard things, how anxiety often shows up differently in boys, why chores and discomfort matter, and how kids build competence by practicing coping, problem-solving, and flexibility.They also talk honestly about dads doing their own healing work, how unhealed pain can spill onto our families, and why strong families begin with men who are willing to name what is going on in their own hearts.If you’re a dad who wants to raise kids who can handle real life with courage, resilience, and dependence on Jesus, this conversation is for you.Important Links:Grab a copy of David's book: Capable: Raising Resiliant KidsMentioned: The Anxious Generation & The Amazing Generation Dad Tired Annual RetreatHost A Dad Tired Conference at your churchJoin the FREE Family Leadership ProgramShop the Dad Tired store for best-selling gear
Transcribe →How To Make Your Home More Holy
1w ago00:06:49Tap to summarizeImportant Links:Today's Sponsor: Heavenly Heat SaunasDad Tired Annual RetreatFull Message from Kaleb HEREHost A Dad Tired Conference at your churchJoin the FREE Family Leadership ProgramShop the Dad Tired store for best-selling gearIn this devotional episode of Dad Tired, Jerrad walks through the story of Abraham and Sarah in Genesis 18, where Abraham welcomes the Lord into his home with reverence, urgency, and hospitality.Abraham creates an environment where God is honored and welcomed, but what’s striking is that God comes to speak directly to Sarah. As husbands, dads, and men, this passage invites us to ask a simple but powerful question: are we creating homes where the presence of God is welcomed?This episode will challenge you to think about the spiritual atmosphere of your home, and what it could look like to intentionally make space for worship, Scripture, prayer, and the Holy Spirit in everyday family life.
Transcribe →What if You’re Not Who You Think You Are? (with John Mark McMillan)
1w ago00:44:43Tap to summarizeImportant Links:Today's Sponsor: Heavenly Heat SaunasDad Tired Annual RetreatHost A Dad Tired Conference at your churchJoin the FREE Family Leadership ProgramShop the Dad Tired store for best-selling gearWhat if the life you’ve built to survive is keeping you from the life God actually made you for?In this episode, Jerrad sits down with songwriter, worship leader, recording artist, and author John Mark McMillan, best known for writing “How He Loves.” Together, they talk about identity, family, creativity, contemplation, and what it looks like to peel back the layers of survival to rediscover the person God created you to be.John Mark shares about nearly quitting music, moving toward writing, raising teenagers, finding beauty in ordinary family life, and learning to create from a place of honesty instead of performance. The conversation also explores how distraction, phones, addiction, and the noise of modern life are shaping our souls, and how the church might become one of the last places where people can truly be present together.This is a deep, honest conversation for any man who feels tired, distracted, unsure of who he is, or hungry for a more meaningful life with God and his family.Important Links:Today's Sponsor: Heavenly Heat SaunasDad Tired Annual RetreatHost A Dad Tired Conference at your churchJoin the FREE Family Leadership ProgramShop the Dad Tired store for best-selling gear
Transcribe →Work, Rest, Calling, and the Goodness of God (with Jordan Raynor)
3w ago00:40:43Tap to summarizeWhat if your job, your parenting, your neighborhood, and your ordinary Monday morning all mattered deeply to God?In this episode, Jerrad sits down with returning guest Jordan Raynor for a wide-ranging conversation about work, calling, the Holy Spirit, fatherhood, and the lies that keep Christian men exhausted.Jordan unpacks why work existed before sin, how our daily jobs can be worship, and why the Holy Spirit empowers us not just for salvation, but for the good works God has prepared for us. The conversation also moves into evangelism, neighborhood faithfulness, the kindness of God, and the freedom that comes from realizing God doesn’t need us. He wants us.This episode is for the dad who feels tired, scattered, overcommitted, or unsure if his everyday life really matters to God.In this episode, we talk about:Why your work matters to GodHow to see ordinary tasks as worshipThe lies and half-truths many Christians believeWhy the Holy Spirit empowers us for good worksHow to talk to your kids about deep theologyWhy saying no can be an act of faithfulnessThe difference between a tired body and a weary soulWhy God doesn’t need you, but graciously invites youMentioned in this episode:VARA Safe Use Promo code DADTIRED for $20 offDad Tired Annual RetreatFree Family Leadership ProgramThe Spirit in You by Jordan Raynor
Transcribe →Best Thinking, Best Attention, Best Mood
3w ago00:05:25Tap to summarizeHost or Attend a Dad Tired One Day Conference Who or what gets your best attention, your best thinking, and your best mood?In today’s Dad Tired Daily episode, Jerrad shares a convicting moment from a normal drive to school with his kids. After dropping them off, he realized he had not said a single word to them the entire drive. Not because he was angry. Not because he didn’t love them. But because his mind was consumed with work, stress, responsibilities, and the long list of things he needed to get done.That moment led to a deeper question: are the people God has called us to love getting our best, or just our leftovers?The Bible tells us in Proverbs 4:23 to guard our hearts, and Jeremiah 17:9 reminds us that the heart is deceitful. We may say we value our family, our faith, and our calling, but our attention, mood, calendar, and thoughts often tell the truth.This episode is a simple, honest challenge to pay attention to what is getting the best of you.Ask yourself today:Who gets my best attention?Who gets my best thinking?Who gets my best mood?Are those the people and things God has actually called me to?
Transcribe →The Difference Between Surrender and Contentment (with Tim Timmons)
4w ago00:39:35Tap to summarizeAttend the Dad Tired Annual Retreat & Join the FREE Family Leadership ProgramJerrad sits down with Tim Timmons for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had on the podcast. Tim shares about living with stage 4 cancer for over 25 years, the exhaustion of trying to “work for God,” and how he’s learning to simply wake up each day and join Jesus.Together, they talk about:Contentment vs surrenderParenting and repairThe pressure Christian men carryLiving sober-minded in a distracted worldWhy the Kingdom of God threatens our own kingdomsThis episode feels like sitting across the table from a wise friend who’s been through some things.
Transcribe →What Jesus Meant About Cutting Things Off
4w ago00:08:27Tap to summarizeJoin of at the Dad Tired Annual RetreatIn this episode, Jerrad reflects on Jesus’ words in Matthew 5 and what it really means to take sin seriously. After nearly two years off social media, he shares how removing constant digital input transformed his mind, reduced temptation, and brought a level of peace he didn’t know he was missing.This isn’t about rules.It’s about freedom.If something in your life is pulling you away from who God is calling you to be, maybe the answer isn’t managing it better…Maybe it’s removing it altogether.
Transcribe →How to Find Work You Actually Care About (with Ken Coleman)
May 400:35:38Tap to summarizeWant to be the spiritual leader of your home? Start HERE. Most men don’t hate work because they’re lazy.They hate work because they’re misaligned.In this conversation with Ken Coleman, we talk about why so many men feel stuck, how to find clarity in your calling, and what it looks like to pursue meaningful work without sacrificing your family.If you’ve been feeling confused, burned out, or unsure of your next step—this episode will help you take one.Clarity → Confidence → Courage.
Transcribe →Are You Feeding Your Soul? (Kaleb Allen)
Apr 3000:06:46Tap to summarizeJoin or Host a One Day ConferenceSign Up for the Annual RetreatIn today’s Dad Tired Daily, Pastor Kaleb Allen wraps up a powerful 3-part series by walking through John 4—the story of the woman at the well.Jesus challenges more than just her past… He challenges our perspective, our prejudices, and our purpose.While the disciples are focused on physical food, Jesus reveals something deeper:“My food is to do the will of Him who sent me.”What if the reason your soul feels tired… isn’t because you’re doing too much—but because you’re not doing what you were made for?This episode is a wake-up call for men who feel stuck, bored, or spiritually dry.In this episode:Why we quietly write people off—and how Jesus doesn’tThe hidden “prejudice” that can live in a believer’s heartWhat Jesus meant by being nourished through missionWhy comfort and ease are leaving so many men emptyHow to rediscover purpose through the work God has given youKey takeaway:Your soul was never meant to live on comfort—it was meant to come alive on mission.Lift your eyes. The harvest is right in front of you.
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