Dad Tired

In this episode, Kaleb Allen asks a hard but honest question. Who is really running your life? He shares how the drive for productivity can quietly become a form of slavery. Through Scripture, personal stories, and the life of Jesus, Kaleb unpacks what it means to rest, slow down, and let God define your worth.  What You’ll hear: • How hustle culture distorts your view of success • Why rest is not...

In this episode, Jerrad speaks directly to husbands and fathers. He teaches from Colossians 3 and Genesis 3 to show what it means to lead as God designed. Jerrad unpacks the weight of spiritual leadership and how men are called to love, serve, and lay down their lives for their families. What You’ll hear:  • Why God holds men accountable for their homes  • What it means to love your wife without h...

In this episode, Jerrad continues teaching through Colossians chapter 3 and focuses on verse 18. He speaks directly to women who want to follow Jesus in their marriage. This message is not about control or silence. It is about trust, strength, and reflecting the gospel in a real home. Jerrad explains what biblical submission means and what it does not. He shows how this call is rooted in the chara...

In this episode, Jerrad continues through Colossians chapter 3. He focuses on the call to take off the old self and put on the new. This is not about behavior for approval. It’s about living from your identity in Christ. Jerrad explains what it looks like to walk in kindness, meekness, patience, and joy. He also challenges men to lead with peace and clarity in the home. What You’ll hear: • What it...

In this episode, Jerrad begins a four-part series in Colossians 3. He opens with a direct challenge: if you are alive in Christ, why does your life still carry the smell of death? Jerrad teaches through Paul’s reminder that followers of Jesus must put to death the old self and walk in the new. This is not behavior for approval. It’s transformation that flows from identity. What You’ll hear: • What...

 In this episode, Chris Hilken shares a powerful exercise every dad can try.  Here are the 7 Questions: Projected Value: What do you think is most important to me?  Intended Value: If I could wish for one thing for you, what do you think it would be? Perceived Value: What do you think I love the most about you? Interpreted Value: What are ways that I show you love that mean the most to you? Expect...

In this episode, Jerrad sits down with filmmakers and ministry leaders Alex and Stephen Kendrick. They share how their father broke a cycle of brokenness and showed them how to lead with faith. The Kendricks talk about the heart behind their new film The Forge , why real discipleship is rare, and what it actually looks like in daily life.  What You’ll hear: • Why fatherhood and discipleship go han...

Jon Tyson joins Jerrad to talk about the hidden battles Christian men face. They discuss themes from Jon’s new book Fighting Shadows , including shame, lust, apathy, and loneliness. Jon shares how Satan uses these shadows to keep men stuck in isolation and defeat. This is a call to step out of the dark and live with  purpose, and brotherhood. What You’ll hear: • Why most men are battling shame and...

In this episode, Jerrad sits down with someone he never expected to share the mic with — his dad. For the first time, they talk openly about their strained relationship, what absence did to both of them, and how forgiveness and healing began. This is not a teaching. It’s a real conversation. A son and father working through decades of hurt, regret, and love. What You’ll Hear: • What father absence...

In this episode, Jerrad talks with Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz, the co-founders of Dwell, about parenting, anxiety, and what happens when the Word of God becomes your lifeline. They share how Scripture memory moved from a discipline to a daily rescue, especially in seasons of doubt, fear, and deep need. What You’ll hear: • Why kids need more than protection — they need truth • What happens whe...

In this episode, Jerrad is joined by Chris and Kaleb to answer questions submitted by listeners. From God’s view on divorce to judgment day and denominational confusion, they take on topics that matter deeply but are rarely discussed with honesty. They also tackle the tension in marriage when one spouse feels “touched out,” and how respect, sex, and spiritual leadership all intersect. What You’ll...

In this episode, Jerrad shares a personal story that started with a haircut and ended in conviction. What began as a lighthearted moment with his son turned into a  reflection on anger, joy, and what kind of father he’s becoming. It’s about  how our family feels the weight of what we carry. What You’ll  Hear: • Why joy is a fruit, not a feeling • How sin, stress, and selfishness rob your joy • Why...

Joey Odom, co-founder of RO, joins Jerrad to talk about how smartphones are quietly changing homes. He shares his own story of missing his son’s first goal while looking down at his phone , and how that moment changed everything. They talk about addiction, distraction, and why putting down your phone might be the most important thing you do as a dad. What You’ll hear: • How phones are affecting yo...

Ben Roethlisberger joins Jerrad Lopes to talk about parenting, marriage, and identity.  Ben Roethlisberger is a two-time Super Bowl champion and former quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He shares what it’s been like to go from the field to full-time dad. They talk about discipline, presence, and how to lead your home. What You’ll hear : • Why your kids need consistency more than perfection...

In this episode, Jerrad sits down with Bobby Cooley, pastor and co-founder of Empowered Homes.  They talk about father wounds, identity, and what every man needed to hear growing up. Bobby shares his story of abuse, neglect, and redemption. They also discuss how your view of God is shaped by your dad, what to do with the pain you carry, and how to stop passing it on. What You’ll hear: • Why many m...

 In this episode, Chris shares a parenting moment from the playground. A small conflict led to big questions about fairness, hurt, and how to respond. He talks about how to walk with your kids through these moments in a way that builds strength, not just comfort.  What You’ll Hear: • Why injustice can be a teaching moment • How to lead your child through hurt without rescuing too soon • What it me...

In this episode, Jerrad challenges dads to rethink what it means to be the prophet of their home. It’s not just about what you say. It’s about what you live. He walks through three simple but powerful ways men can lead their families in truth without needing to talk all the time. What You’ll hear: • Why your kids watch your life more than your words • How the prophet role includes teaching and res...

 In this episode, Jerrad continues the series on what makes a healthy man. He focuses on friendship and fitness. He shares how isolation nearly destroyed his marriage. He also talks about why real friends matter and how caring for your body shapes your leadership.  What You’ll hear : • How isolation leads to dark places • Why most men already have the friend they need • What it means to be the lig...

In this episode, Jerrad continues his focus on what makes a man healthy. He talks about two areas many men overlook: silence and sleep. Jerrad shares why most men avoid silence, how rest shapes the soul, and what it looks like to stop numbing out and start dealing with what’s really going on inside. What You’ll hear: • Why silence reveals what’s under the surface • How busyness and distraction kee...

In this episode, Jerrad helps men think through where they are in their walk with Jesus. He walks through five stages of spiritual growth, from spiritual death to spiritual parenthood, and challenges you to assess your maturity. This is a practical and honest look at what it means to grow up in faith. What You’ll Hear: • Why Jesus' final words matter for every man • How to know if you're stuck in...

In this episode, Jerrad talks with poet, teacher, and apologist Preston Perry. Preston shares how one man changed his life by living out the gospel, not just preaching it. They talk about discipleship, evangelism, and why showing someone your life may matter more than what you say. What You’ll hear: • How Preston came to faith through real discipleship • Why Gary’s life showed him he wasn’t a Chri...

In this episode, Jerrad reacts to a moment between UFC fighter Sean Strickland and comedian Theo Von. Jerrad reflects on why men struggle with friendship, what real connection looks like, and how trauma often hides beneath our toughness. What You’ll Hear: • What made a UFC fighter break down on camera • Why many men carry deep pain without knowing it • How friendship is more than advice or fixing...

Jerrad and Kaleb talk about fatherhood, fear, and what it means to trust God with your future.  They reflect on  moments that hit hard and draw from Judges 7 to show where true courage begins.  This is a call for men to lead with peace, and to stop chasing comfort. To stand with courage that comes from knowing who holds tomorrow. What You’ll hear: • Why chasing the wrong things will leave you empt...

As a new year begins, Jerrad opens with a call for men to lead their families in peace. He shares a vulnerable moment from his own week, reflecting on the pressure men carry. He introduces a  teaching from Chris on what it means to trust God in a world full of fear. Together, they challenge men to lead from a place of rest, not reaction. What You’ll Hear: • Why peace starts with the mindset of the...