More Than You Bargained For: Following Jesus When It Gets Hard| 345

In this episode, Jerrad shares what happened when he said yes to something that seemed simple and ended up with more than he expected. He reflects on a small coaching job that turned into a heavy load and how that experience mirrors the call to follow Jesus. Over time, what starts with excitement often turns into something harder and holier. Jerrad walks through the life of Peter and how Jesus kept asking one question, even when things got tough.

Tune in to hear why following Jesus means saying yes again especially when it's not easy.

What You’ll Hear:

• The surprising cost of small commitments
• Why Jesus kept asking Peter, “Are you still in?”
• How tiredness can impact your faith and decisions
• The link between physical exhaustion and spiritual drift
• Why God doesn’t just want your belief, but your whole life
• What sanctification really means in everyday life
• How to protect your mind and heart when you’re worn out
• The difference between being saved and being surrendered

Episode Resources:

1. Classical Conversations – https://classicalconversations.com/dadtired
2. John 6 and John 21 referenced in the teaching
3. Dad Tired Q&A Mixtape 
4. Invite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.com
5. Read The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB