Dad Tired

How do you know if you’re actually resting… or just checking out? In today’s Dad Tired Daily , Jerrad talks about the difference between restorative, soul-level rest and numbing behaviors that help us escape but don’t actually restore us. Most men aren’t lazy — they’re tired. And when we don’t know how to rest, we reach for things that temporarily quiet the noise but leave us more exhausted the ne...

Register for the Dadology Conference for Dads What if you’re not lazy… What if you’re just tired? In this episode of Dad Tired Daily , Jerrad talks about why rest isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom. Drawing from military training, Scripture, and real life as a husband and dad, he unpacks why exhaustion quietly undermines our leadership at home and how learning to rest can actually protect the mission God...

Most men want to love their wives and kids well—but still feel stuck, disconnected, or misunderstood. In this episode of the Dad Tired Podcast, Jerrad sits down with Gary Chapman , author of The Five Love Languages , to talk about the deeper issue beneath most marriage and parenting struggles: 👉 We’re often loving sincerely—but in the wrong language. Together, they explore: Why effort doesn’t alw...

Host a Dad Tired Conference at Your Church   Some days don’t fall apart because of one big thing. They fall apart because of a hundred small ones. The gas light comes on. The kids spill something. The ice cream cone hits the floor. Nothing catastrophic happens… and yet everything feels heavy. In this episode of Dad Tired Daily , we talk about what psychologists call negativity bias —the way our br...

Today's Sponsor: ToyBox 3D Printers In today’s episode, we talk about wine, anesthesia, and the quiet ways men numb pain instead of feeling it. As Jesus was led to the cross, He was offered wine to dull the pain. He refused it. Not because the pain didn’t matter — but because He chose to fully feel the weight He was carrying. Many men don’t explode emotionally. They disappear. Instead of anger, th...

Today's Sponsor: ToyBox 3D Printers Have you ever said, “I don’t know what happened — I just snapped” ? In today’s episode of Dad Tired Daily , Jerrad explores why men don’t actually go from calm to out of control in an instant — even though it feels that way. Using a simple (and memorable) analogy about teleportation and flying cars, this episode explains how stress builds gradually in the nervou...

Today's Sponsor: ToyBox 3D Printers Welcome to the very first episode of Dad Tired Daily — a short, intentional daily reset designed to help men tend their inner world so they can show up more healed for their families, work, and communities. In this episode, Jerrad introduces the heart behind Dad Tired Daily and explores an often-overlooked reality: while much attention has (rightly) been given t...

Confession can bring healing—or devastation—depending on how it’s done. In this episode, I speak directly to men who are carrying secrets in their marriage and feel torn between honesty and fear. If you’ve ever thought, “If she really knew me, everything might fall apart,” this conversation is for you. Drawing from Scripture, lived experience, and walking alongside other men on the healing path, I...

If you’ve ever noticed that when life gets hard you tend to pull away from God ; numb out, isolate, distract, or try to fix everything on your own, this episode is for you. As we head into a new year, Jerrad shares a personal story from a father-son race that turned into a moment of crisis… and how it revealed something deeply true about all of us: pressure exposes our reputation. In this episode,...

Ever had something small go wrong and suddenly you’re spiraling into insecurity, shame, or old stories you thought you were done with? Yeah… me too. Today I share a simple moment in my kitchen that unexpectedly poked an old wound and sent me into a whole internal narrative about not being good enough. But this episode isn’t really about caulking a backsplash. It’s about the lies men believe, the w...

Father + Son Alaska Trip 2026 If you’ve ever felt exhausted as a dad — like you’re genuinely trying but something still feels “off” — today’s episode is going to give you language, clarity, and a fresh blueprint for fatherhood. I sit down with Jeremy Pryor , one of the leading voices on shaping a multigenerational family on mission. Jeremy argues that most modern dads are using a brand-new cultura...

In this week’s episode, we shift the conversation from inner healing to how that healing actually plays out inside your marriage. Jerrad opens up about the quieter, less flashy season Dad Tired has entered, and why he’s more encouraged than ever as he hears private stories of repentance, courage, and healing from men around the world. Then we turn to the heart of Step 005: your marriage is meant t...

You can have a good life — not an easy life, but one filled with deep peace and joy that circumstances can’t shake. In this episode, Jerrad unpacks Step 4 of the Seven Steps of Discipleship: Forming Spiritual Habits — a conversation about how men grow through intentional, daily rhythms that train the soul for godliness. Jerrad shares how his own healing journey began with one powerful declaration:...

What if the reason you keep reacting, withdrawing, or losing patience isn’t about your present—but your past? In this episode, Jerrad unpacks Step 3 of the Seven Steps of Discipleship: Addressing Past Wounds —a practical and gospel-centered conversation about facing the pain we’ve carried instead of burying it. With honesty and compassion, he walks men through why ignoring our wounds doesn’t make...

What if healing isn’t found in isolation, but in the presence of brothers who know the worst about you and love you anyway? In this episode, Jerrad unpacks Step 2 of the Seven Steps of Discipleship: Find Your Brotherhood: a conversation about why God never intended men to walk alone. Through biblical truth, personal story, and raw honesty, he explores why confession, friendship, and brotherhood ar...

DOWNLOAD FREE PDF What if following Jesus actually costs you everything? In this first episode of our new 7-part series, The Seven Steps of Discipleship, Jerrad unpacks Step One — Count the Cost — and challenges men to slow down, read the small print, and honestly consider what it means to follow Jesus. You’ll learn why Jesus told the crowds to “count the cost” before following Him, what it looks...

Most dads want to disciple their kids—but sometimes we don’t know where to start. In this episode, Kaleb shares a simple rhythm he’s been using in his own home: teaching the Apostles’ Creed . Whether it’s on car rides, walks, or at bedtime, this ancient confession of faith has become a bridge to talk about who God is and what we believe as a family. As Kaleb walks through each line of the Creed, h...

Join us in Alaska for a Father Son Trip What if the greatest gift you could give your son isn’t a car, a college fund, or a successful life—but a deep sense that he is beloved ? In this episode, Jerrad sits down with Peter Goodwin and Connor Ketchum from The Quarry Project , a father–son camp in Alaska helping dads disciple their boys into biblical manhood. Together, they unpack what it really mea...

What if the clutter around you- your messy car, chaotic desk, or unfinished projects—was actually revealing something deeper happening inside you? In this episode, Jerrad challenges men to look beneath the surface and see how the outward disorder in our lives often mirrors the inward chaos of our souls. Before stepping into the mission God’s calling us to, He’s inviting us to bring order, attentio...

Watch on YouTube Feeling the pull to lead your family and faith well,  but not sure where to start? In this episode, Jerrad breaks down a simple, clear, and repeatable 7-step process to help men move from drifting to disciple. Whether you’re new to following Jesus or just hungry for deeper growth, this framework will help you count the cost, build brotherhood, heal your wounds, and lead with purpo...

What does it really mean to follow Jesus when the cost is high? In this week’s episode, Jerrad reflects on the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk; not just as a political figure, but as a brother in Christ who boldly proclaimed the gospel until his final moments. Drawing from Luke 9 and his own experiences at the Dad Tired retreat, Jerrad challenges men to slow down, quiet the noise, and serious...

What if the very thing you fear most—suffering—was actually the place God wanted to meet you most deeply? In this episode, Jerrad opens a new series through 1 Peter , a letter written to Christians facing intense persecution under Nero. With raw honesty and pastoral encouragement, he reminds us that suffering isn’t a sign that God has abandoned us—it’s often the very soil where our faith takes roo...

Watch on YouTube What if the hardest thing you’ve ever faced wasn’t 60 days in the wilderness, but the weight of leading your family through suffering? In this episode, Jerrad sits down with Alone Season 5 winner, Sam Larson , whose victory on national TV was followed by a far heavier reality at home: all three of his children being diagnosed with CLN3 Batten Disease, a rare terminal illness. With...

Watch on YouTube What if the biggest battle you’re fighting isn’t around you, but inside your own head? In this episode, Jerrad gets real about the lies men quietly believe every day—the voices that whisper (or shout), “You’re not enough, you’ll never change, you’re unlovable, you don’t matter.” Drawing from personal struggles, conversations with friends, and the truth of Scripture, he unpacks how...

Watch on YouTube Here What would your wife and kids say if someone asked, “Is your dad full of joy?” In this episode, Jerrad gets honest about why so many dads feel grumpy, short-tempered, and exhausted, and why joy often feels out of reach. Sharing personal stories, biblical truth, and ten practical steps, he unpacks how Christian dads can move from frustration to deep joy rooted in Jesus. With i...