Jerrad sits down with Paul David Tripp to talk about the real goal of parenting. Paul shares why behavior change isn’t enough and how heart transformation only happens through God. They talk about what gets in the way, how parents often carry pressure they were never meant to hold, and why grace is what shapes lasting change.
Tune in to hear how lasting change in your home starts with trust in God, not perfect parenting.
What You’ll Hear:
- Why you can’t change your child’s heart—and you’re not supposed to
- The danger of parenting for behavior instead of transformation
- Five questions to help your kids understand their own heart
- Why grace is essential when you mess up as a parent
- How your identity can get wrongly tied to your child’s performance
- What it means to be God’s tool, not His replacement
- Why parenting requires patience, humility, and a long view
- The difference between reacting and responding with purpose
Episode Resources:
- Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family by Paul David Tripp
- Paul David Tripp’s resources – https://www.paultripp.com
- Dwell Differently – Scripture memory tools for families – https://www.dwelldifferently.com (Use code DADTIRED for 10% off)
- Dad Tired Family Leadership Program – https://www.dadtired.com
- Invite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.com
- Read The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB