Dad Tired

In this week's episode of the Dad Tired podcast, host Jerrad Lopes is joined by Dr. Gary Chapman to discuss the importance of learning the love languages of both your wife and children.

In this episode, Jerrad takes live questions from the guys of the Dad Tired community. Topics include technology boundaries for kids, playing favorites with your kids, balancing work and business, Bethel Church, and how to handle parents/in-laws.

Do your kids know why we celebrate Christmas? Do they understand the gravity of Jesus being born? In this episode, join Jerrad Lopes as he talks about the meaning of Christmas in the midst of the busy chaos, and how it has radical implications for our lives today.

Pastor and Author, David Platt joins Jerrad Lopes to talk about his new book, Something Needs To Change, while also talking about his own journey as a husband and father who is trying to lead his family well.

In today's episode, former Sanctus Real frontman, Matt Hammitt talks about his journey of stumbling through what it means to be the spiritual leader of his family.

When our marriage and family isn't operating the way we'd want it to, our first response is typically to blame. But, what if something deeper is going on? In this episode, join host Jerrad Lopes as he shares why most families are leaning toward death without even knowing.

The majority of men walk around with a "dad wound"; some kind of hurt that was creating by their father. Most of these wounds originate from the words, actions, or absence of their father. Is it possible to heal from these wounds? And, how to we not create them in our own children as Christian dads?

Kristen Jenson, best selling author of "Good Pictures, Bad Pictures" joins host Jerrad Lopes to talk about how we as parents can protect our children from pornography, and what to do if they have been exposed.

How do you know if you're growing as a mature believer in Christ? How do you know if your kids are? Do you have a game-plan for helping your kids grow in discipleship? In this episode, join host Jerrad Lopes as he talks about what it looks like to know where you and your kids are in your discipleship journey, and how to continue to mature in Christ.

John Mark Comer says that some of his worst moments as a husband and father are when he is in a hurry. Can you relate? When you are living a life that is busy and rushed, are you loving those around you like Jesus would, or are you short-tempered, frustrated, and annoyed? In this episode you'll hear the real reason most of us live such hurried lives, how we got here, and if there is any hope of sl...

In today's episode, join host Jerrad Lopes as he talks with pastor, husband, and father Chris Cipollone about living a life with depression, anxiety. If you, or someone you love is struggling in this area, today's episode is for you.

In today's episode of the Dad Tired podcast, host Jerrad Lopes is joined by Anthony ONeal of the Dave Ramsey Team. The pair talk about the student loan crisis, while Anthony offers a path to sending your children through college without taking on any debt.

This past week Jerrad and Leila got into a fight that ended with Leila in tears. It was the first fight they had had in years. Listen as they process where they went wrong and what you can do to fight for unity in your marriage.

Seasons of change and transitions are inevitable. Whether it be change at work, change in career, or moving to a new home or state, change is bound to come. But, what does it look like to lead your family well in these seasons of change? Join host Jerrad Lopes as he unpacks the difference between spiritual maturity and being an immature man, during seasons of transition.

In today's episode, Jerrad is joined by Ryan and Selena Frederick, founders of Fierce Marriage, to talk about what it looks like for couples to relentlessly chase after both Jesus and each other.

Many of us guys are longing to find adventure in our lives. We turn to things like hobbies, sports, work, or even sinful things like pornography, alcohol and affairs. In this episode, Jerrad talks about what it looks like to practically find adventure in Jesus and how to bring your family along.

In this week's episode, David Cotrone joins host Jerrad Lopes to talk about what it looks like to live on mission as a father, husband and small business owner. If you're stuck on what it looks like to live radically for Jesus in your day-to-day life as a dad, this episode is for you.

Some of us have convinced ourselves that our thought life is free reign to mediate on whatever we'd like. Jesus seemed to have a different idea of what thought life should look like for his followers.

In today's episode, former NHL star, and husband to Carrie Underwood, Mike Fisher joins Jerrad to talk about the goal of being a Jesus-centered dad.

In today's podcast, host Jerrad Lopes is joined by Joshua Straub, co-founder of Famous At Home to discuss the 7 ways to become famous at home. Jerrad and Josh discuss at length what it looks like for a guy to become better at processing and expressing his emotion, along with learning how to deal with the emotion of your spouse and kids.

Do you feel like you're a good listener? How would your wife and kids answer that question about you? In today's episode, join host Jerrad Lopes and his wife Leila as they have an honest conversation about how to listen to your spouse well.

Are you struggling with doubt? Do you have a child who is already doubting their faith? In the episode of the Dad Tired podcast, join host Jerrad Lopes as he talks with Pastor Dominic Done about his book "When Faith Fails".

In today's episode, NFL Hall-of-Fame coach Tony Dungy talks about his upbringing, his biggest moments in the NFL, raising 10 kids, and what our kids will remember most about their childhood with their dad.

Are you feeling stuck on whether or not you should have more kids? Maybe you're content with how things are, but your wife is starting to get baby-fever. If you're not sure whether you should have more kids, or feeling guilty about your reasons for not wanting to, this episode is for you.

Are you having a hard time finding a church? Maybe you're not totally convinced that you really even need church. If we're honest, we can find great messages and worship online and be spiritually fed outside of the local church. We're also not convinced that the way we do church now is ever how Jesus intended things to be. Whether you've been hurt by the church, or you're just confused on what to...