Dad Tired

As Christian dads, we aren't trying to raise "moral" kids, we are trying to raise disciples who love Jesus. We are God’s conduit for teaching our children how to live a life pleasing to him but remember actions speak louder than words. Kids are always watching and waiting to see if our words line up with our actions. Teaching our kids is one of the most amazing and important tasks God has given us...

Whatever you're doing today. Don't forget these two truths. First, whatever you find your identity in, it will fail you. As men, it’s easy for us to find our identity in our work instead of in God where it should be. No matter how good or bad you are at something, there is nothing you can do that can make God love or delight in you more. Remember you are fully known and fully loved by God. Second,...

Your family are the most important people in your life. Your love for them knows no limits. But time and time again you find yourself getting angry with them and don’t know why. The first thing to understand is anger is never the first emotion. There is always something else that triggers an angry response. There is a primary emotion that is trying to remain hidden. In this episode, Jerrad Lopes w...

The biggest question that Christian parent’s ask themselves is, how do we protect our kids from the junk of this world? It’s not easy and nearly impossible to protect our children from all the junk of the world. We can set boundaries to help limit their exposure but more importantly we should take the time to teach them that temptation is sin trying to satisfy our souls in a way only Christ can. I...

You can try and convince anyone that you are passionate about Jesus, but your checkbook and calendar always prove what you're most passionate about. What you make the center of your life, will become your treasure; what you value most. We can’t always see when we are following after things that aren’t leading us closer to Jesus but God places people in our lives to help remind us of who we are and...

A marriage just starting out often seem close to perfection. But as the trials of life happen and two imperfect people try and build a life together, we as husbands can lose sight of the fact that God has given us a gift in our wives. She was created to be a faithful helper, supporter and partner. Saying you’re on the same team is more than a cliché, and despite feeling at times like you're on dif...

No matter where your dad falls on the spectrum of being an engaged dad to not being present, a majority of men want to be a better dad than their fathers were. But no matter how hard we try we will never be the perfect dad. There is only one perfect dad and as a Christian man, your goal shouldn't simply be to be the best dad but to point your children to the one dad who will never let them down –...

Can't beat an old habit? Are you finding yourself doing the same negative things over and over? Then it’s time to get hungry, literally. When Jesus went to the desert to be tempted He fasted to gain control of his flesh. We too are tempted every day. We get cut-off in traffic and our tempers get the best of us. Kids aren’t listening and we get frustrated. Too often we react in the flesh instead of...

The subtle ways that churches cause us to put our walls up, and why God uses broken people.

Jerrad explains why he is convinced that Christian men shouldn't be in accountability groups.

The majority of Christians are still deeply unfulfilled and unsatisfied with their work, home life, marriage and church. In this episode, Jerrad starts to unpack why you likely feel that way, and how you can start to discover God's will and purpose for your life.

Most of us already know that we suck as Christian husbands and dads. Here's what we really need.

Jerrad gives his response to the President Trump's executive order; why it hits so close to home. And shares where many of us feel we are as Christians.

Jerrad explains three reasons why most guys aren't being the spiritual leader of their home. His answers may surprise you.

Bryan Moffitt from Anguished Hearts (anguishedhearts.com) joins Jerrad on the podcast and shares how everyone is either running toward something or away from something. This is an interview you won't want to miss.

What if the point of Christianity isn't just to die and go to heaven?

There are many of you who are burned out from church activities, and I get it. Here's my thoughts as to why you feel that way and how you can fix it.

Jerrad Lopes gives three practical and gospel-centered ways to immediately improve your marriage and parenting.

What does it look like when a pastor who has struggled with OCD and depression starts to bring his dark secrets to the light? Listen as Joey Svendsen, co-host of the Bad Christian podcast, shares with us his journey.

Shad Berry from Downline ministies (downlineministries.com) joins Jerrad on the Dad Tired podcast to talk about discipleship, work, and allowing the gospel to shape everything we do.

It's easy to find guys who will watch a game with you. It's a lot harder to find guys who will constantly point you toward Jesus.

Is there more to Christianity than church services and Bible studies? Do you feel like God is stirring something in your heart, but you can't quite figure out what to do?

What would it look like for you to actually rest in the grace of Jesus? To be free from shame? Maybe you need to jump out of the boat.

What does your work have to with you being a better christian, father, husband and disciple of Jesus?

Join Jerrad on his commute to work as continues he thoughts on minimalism, shame, and the gods we make up in our head.