Dad Tired

This week, Jerrad interviews author, pastor, and friend, Chris Nye about his new book Less of More, and what it means for us as men. Description of Less of More: For most Americans, the pursuit of happiness really means the pursuit of more--more money, more prestige, more stuff. We've made idols out of innovation, growth, power, and wealth. Far from offering us happiness and satisfaction, this has...

Do you ever feel like you're asking your kids to be someone you're not? Are you demanding them to show qualities and characteristics that you haven't mastered yourself? In this week's episode, join host Jerrad Lopes as he talks about the different between a "Show & Tell" model of discipleship, vs a "Tell & Tell" model.

A lot of couples talk about how they feel disconnected as husband + wife after having a baby. This is especially true for men. If you're struggling to find intimate connection with your wife, while also raising young kids, this episode is for you. Join host Jerrad Lopes and his wife Leila as they take a deep dive into what it looks like from a Gospel-centered perspective to love your wife after ha...

Have you struggled with infertility? Do you know someone who has? Have you been asking God for something for years and feel like he remains silent? If so, this episode is for you. Writer, speaker, and broadcaster Sheridan Voysey joins host Jerrad Lopes as he talks about infertility, masculinity, and hope in the midst of unanswered prayers.

On this week's episode of the Dad Tired podcast, Jerrad is joined by husband and wife duo Aaron (Husband Revolution) & Jennifer Smith (Unveiled Wife). The couple has recently joined up to created the ministry Marriage After God. They are the co-authors of the new, best-selling book "Marriage After God" and the popular "Marriage After God Podcast". In this episode, we cover how husbands can lea...

What do you do when you know you need to support your family, but don't like your job? When is it ok to quit? How do you know where God is calling you? In this episode of the Dad Tired podcast, join host Jerrad Lopes as he covers the topics of careers, and what it looks like for dads to support their family, while also following the calling of God.

Former Navy Seal, author, and actor Remi Adeleke joins host Jerrad Lopes on the Dad Tired podcast to share his story of transformation. Sponsor: Marriage After God

This week Jerrad is joined by Family Team's co-founder, Jeremy Pryor. Jeremy had an epiphany over two decades ago, realizing that the way we do family in the West is mostly a failed experiment, and the scriptures are calling us back to a bigger and better design. Since then he has been impacting families in the greater Ohio region for years through various projects and resources.

A listener recently asked me on Instagram, "Is it ok for dads to prioritize 'self-care', and if so, what does self-care look like?" In this episode, join host Jerrad Lopes and his Wife Leila as they seek to answer this question from a Gospel-centered perspective.

Are you still Dad Tired? Not just physically exhausted, but worn down in your soul? Stressed, overwhelmed, weary? In this episode of the Dad Tired podcast, join host Jerrad Lopes as he talks about the cause of our "soul fatigue" as dads, what it looks like to actually find rest.

In a season of transition? Join host Jerrad Lopes as he interviews worship leader, Mack Brock on what it looks like for a Christian man to handle seasons of transition. Sponsors: Marriage After God & Skylight Frames

So many guys say that they believe the Good News of Jesus. In fact, most guys would attest that it's the greatest news of all time. What's confusing, however, is that that good news doesn't always translate into joy. Many men feel like they are grumpy, angry, stressed, and not full of good news. In this episode of the Dad Tired podcast, join host Jerrad Lopes as he talks about what it looks like t...

In this week's episode of the Dad Tired podcast, join host Jerrad Lopes and his wife Leila as they talk about what it looks like to bend your life so that the other spouse can follow their dreams and passions? Is it ever too much? When does following your passions cross the boundaries? Episode Sponsors: Marriage After God & Care/of Vitamins

There are many couples who are facing difficulty when it comes to dealing with their in-laws. These couples have a high desire to have their in-laws involved in their marriage and in the lives of their children, but just can't seem to get on the same page. In this episode, sit down with host Jerrad Lopes as he shares how to deal with difficult in-laws from a Biblical perspective. Sponsors for this...

Bored men are dangerous men. The problem is, there are a lot of bored Christian men. Men who are sitting in churches week after week who are longing for more. In this episode of the Dad Tired podcast, join host Jerrad Lopes as he discusses the heart behind boredom and invites you into God's bigger call for your life.

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In this episode of the Dad Tired podcast, join host Jerrad Lopes as he talks about making long-term conclusions about life in short-term seasons of life. Sponsors: Marriage After God & Faithbox

In this incredibly vulnerable episode of the Dad Tired podcast, host Jerrad Lopes is joined by his wife as they talked about what it looks like to pursue the heart of your spouse. The deeper you get into the episode, the more vulnerable it becomes. This is a must-listen episode for both the husbands and wives.

Ryan Stevenson is taking the Christian music scene by storm. Join him and host Jerrad Lopes as they talk about his journey as a musician, dad, and husband.

Just days after celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary, Jonathan tragically lost his wife to unexpected heart failure. In this interview, join host Jerrad Lopes as he talks with pastor Jonathan Pitts about his journey of loss and what motivated him to write his book, "Emptied: Experiencing the Fullness of a Poured-Out Marriage. This week's sponsors: Faithbox: www.faithbox.com/tired KiwiCo: www...

Sometimes as Christian dads, it can be confusing when it comes to leading our family. What exactly are we supposed leading them toward? In this episode, join host Jerrad Lopes as he discusses the goal of every Christian family, and practical ways to lead your family toward that goal. This week’s sponsors: Blinkist : www.blinkist.com/tired Faithbox: www.faithbox.com/tired Marriage After God : www.m...

In this week's episode of the Dad Tired podcast, Jerrad sits down with Switchfoot's lead singer, Jon Foreman to discuss culture, fatherhood, being a pastor's kid, and compartmentalizing our faith. Jon also shares what his motivation was to write his the band's newest album, Native Tongue, which has topped the Amazon Music charts at #1.  

As Christian dads, it's easy to get stuck in a pattern of simply correcting your child's behavior. In this episode, join host Jerrad Lopes as he walks father's through what it looks like to parent our children like God parents us; slowly, intentionally, and always with the goal of getting to the heart of the issue.  

What would it look like to raise children who saw themselves has part of a multi-generational team, sent out by God to be used for his redemption of the world? Are these the type of children you’re currently raising? Do you have a plan to instill this type of thinking into their hearts? The truth is, it’s not easy. It doesn’t come naturally for most of us. And, it takes a ridiculous amount of inte...

In the second part of this two part series, host Jerrad Lopes is joined by his wife Leila to discuss how to approach education as followers of Jesus. In this episode, the pair shares how they decided on homeschool and answer commonly asked questions around the subject. Sponsor: Marriage After God Podcast