Jerrad Lopes

Dad Tired

Religion EN ↓ 572 episodes

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, cl...

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Author

Jerrad Lopes

Category

Religion

Podcast website

dadtired.com

Latest episode

Nov 2, 2026

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Episodes

A Parents Guide to Apologetics: Week Two 19.05.2022

In week two of A Parents Guide to Apologetics host Chris Hilken walks us through one of the most important questions our kids will ever ask: Why is there something instead of nothing? or How did we all get here?

Subtle Lies Creeping Into Your Child's Theology (with Mama Bear Apologetics) 16.05.2022

Join host Jerrad Lopes as he sits down with Best-Selling author Hillary Morgan Ferrer (Mama Bear Apologetics) to talk about the subtle lies that creep into our child's theology from both the world and The Church.

A Parents Guide To Apologetics: Week One 12.05.2022

In week one of A Parents Guide to Apologetics host Chris Hilken helps dads understand the major worldviews in our culture, and how they impact our children.

Designed To Last: Shifts That Lead Toward Jesus (with Ashley & Dino Petrone) 09.05.2022

What happens when a man decides to lay down his own ways in order to better serve his wife and family? Join host Jerrad Lopes as he hears the story of Ashley & Dino Petrone.

Simple Money, Rich Life (with Bob Lotich) 02.05.2022

Can the way we see money actually impact the way we lead our family spiritually? Join host Jerrad Lopes as he sits down with financial expert Bob Lotich to talk about money, generosity, and the Kingdom of God.

The Spiritually Vibrant Home (with Don Everts) 25.04.2022

We all long for homes where we can thrive and flourish. What does it take to have a spiritually vibrant household? Don Everts sits down with host Jerrad Lopes contemplate what the Bible says about households and consider what a new research project has revealed by pulling back the curtains on everyday households of faith.

Special Grace: Reflections For Families With Special Needs (with Elrena Evans) 18.04.2022

In today's episode host Jerrad Lopes sits down with author and mother Elrena Evans to talk about the realities of navigating the faith journey as a family with special needs.

Parenting In Light Of Eternity (with Chris Hilken) 11.04.2022

In today's episode, host Jerrad Lopes sits down with Chris Hilken as he shares his powerful story of leading his children toward Jesus in the midst of unexpected tragedy.

The 5 Masculine Instincts (with Chase Replogle) 04.04.2022

Your masculine instincts are neither curse nor virtue. They can not be ignored nor indulged. They are the raw material and experiences by which you develop a new and better instinct—an instinct of faith. Sit down with pastor and writer Chase Replogle as he shares the 5 masculine instincts.

A Family Of Superpowers (with Andy Crouch) 28.03.2022

Jerrad Lopes sits down with best-selling author Andy Crouch to talk about what it looks like to be dads who create meaningful connections, rebuild abundant communities, and live in a way that engages our full humanity in an age of unprecedented anxiety and loneliness.

The Value Of Scripture Memorization (with Hunter Beless) 21.03.2022

Most of us dads under-estimate how much scripture our kids are able to memorize. More importantly, we often under value how vital that practice is for their spiritual journey. Join host Jerrad Lopes as he sits down with Hunter Beless to talk about why it's so important to be a family that takes the word of God seriously, and learn practical tips on how to implement that spiritual practice immediat...

Should Your Work Be Fulfilling? (with Jordan Raynor) 14.03.2022

What if our fulfillment wasn't the primary purpose of our work? Join host Jerrad Lopes as he sits down with best-selling author Jordan Raynor to talk about what God had in mind when he created us for work.

Praying With Your Wife & Kids (with Melissa & Michael Kruger) 07.03.2022

In today's episode of the Dad Tired Podcast, host Jerrad Lopes sits down with best-selling authors Melissa and Michael Kruger to discuss practical ways to build healthy prayer routines in your family.

Misreading Scripture With Western Eyes (with Randy Richards) 28.02.2022

Most men feel like they don't have a good Bible reading routine. On top of that, they often feel like when they do read the scriptures, they aren't always sure how to interpret what they're reading. In today's episode of the Dad Tired podcast, host Jerrad Lopes sits down with professor Randy Richards to hear how many of us are misreading scripture with Western eyes.

Fight For Us: Win Back The Marriage God Intends For You (with Chad Robichaux) 21.02.2022

In possibly the most riveting interview to date, host Jerrad Lopes sits down with former Force Recon Marine to talk about his multiple Afghan deployments, his rise to MMA super stardom, his battle with PTSD and how all of it almost cost him marriage and family.

Parenting In An Age Of Relative Truth (with John Cooper) 14.02.2022

Jerrad sits down with Skillet lead singer, John Cooper, to talk homeschooling, social media and the rise of relative truth in 2022.

Making Sense Of Your Vocation (with Gordon T. Smith) 07.02.2022

How do you know when to keep being faithful at your current job, and when to start looking for something new. What does the Bible the Bible say about work and vocation? In today's episode, host Jerrad Lopes tackles that question with author and theologian Gordon T. Smith.

Decluttering The Family Life (with Joshua Becker) 31.01.2022

Is it possible that we can live such cluttered lives, that it actually impacts our relationship with Jesus? Can your cluttered space lead to a cluttered mind? Join host Jerrad Lopes as he sits down with minimalism expert Joshua Becker (becomingminimalist.com) to talk about how a man can lead his family better by decluttering his whole life.

Community: Why Most Men Need It, Some Hate It & Few Find It (with Justin Camp) 24.01.2022

On today's episode of the Dad Tired podcast, Jerrad sits down with author Justin Camp to talk about community and why it's so rare.

It's Not Too Late To Make The Right Turn (with Michael Phillips) 17.01.2022

On today's episode, Jerrad sits down to hear the story of Michael Phillips. Michael's life was flipped upside down when his father unexpectedly died, which led to a series of devastating life decisions.

Creating A Family Of Peace (with Casey Parker) 10.01.2022

How do people feel after interacting with you and your family? Do they walk away feeling different; like they've experienced the Kingdom of God? In today's episode, host Jerrad Lopes is joined by his best friend Casey Parker to talk about what it looks like to create a family culture that looks and feels different than the rest of the world.

Why Spiritual Leaders Shrink Their Circle 02.01.2022

In today's episode of the Dad Tired podcast, host Jerrad Lopes shares why spiritual leaders purposely shrink their circle.

Finding Adventure In God's Redemption Story (with Mike Mantel) 27.12.2021

Bored men are dangerous men. In today's episode host Jerrad Lopes sits down with Mike Mantel (President & CEO of Living Water International) to talk about how men can find adventure in God's Redemption story.

The Science Of Shame, Community & Longing (with Curt Thompson) 20.12.2021

On today's episode of the Dad Tired podcast, Host Jerrad Lopes sits down with Dr. Curt Thompson to discuss the science behind shame, longing, and our desire to be known.

The Pain Of Fatherlessness, Both Physical & Emotional (with Blair Linne) 13.12.2021

In today's episode of the Dad Tired podcast, host Jerrad Lopes sits down with author and spoken word artist Blair Linne, to talk about the pain of fatherlessness, and more importantly, the hope that the Gospel brings. If your father was absent, either physically or emotionally, or you are determined to not be an absent father, this episode will be encouraging to you.

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