In this episode, Jerrad reflects on what it means to be a dad who is fully present. He shares how growing up without his dad shaped the way he parents now. He also talks about how easy it is to be physically home but mentally somewhere else. Through Scripture, he traces the story of a God who shows up, and what that means for dads who want to lead with presence.
Tune in to hear what it means to dwell with your kids the way God dwells with you.
What You’ll Hear:
- Why presence matters more than performance
- How your childhood shapes the kind of father you become
- The difference between being around and being with
- What the Bible says about God’s presence with His children
- Why emotional and spiritual availability is part of leadership
- The cost of distraction and the gift of full attention
- How God’s story from Genesis to Revelation models fatherhood
- Questions to ask about where your time and focus are going
Episode Resources:
- Dad Tired Community – free group for dads: https://www.dadtired.com
- Dad Tired Q&A Mixtape – https://amzn.to/4bXdfhd
- Invite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.com
- Read The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB
