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Jerrad and Layla have an honest conversation about spiritual growth, emotional maturity, and what it looks like to share the mental load in marriage. Layla opens up about her journey from spiritual complacency to discipline, and how one small decision changed everything. They also dive into parenting, baptism, moving across the country, and how to lead your family with humility and purpose.What You’ll Hear:What it looks like to move from spiritual apathy to daily disciplineWhy abiding in Christ—not behavior modification—produces lasting fruitA real-life example of how small daily decisions impact the whole familyUnderstanding the invisible “mental load” and how to share it well in marriageWhy your kids may not be ready for baptism (and how to talk about it with grace)How to know when it’s time for a new chapter in life or a new churchWhy spiritual leadership starts with quiet obedience, not platform influenceTune in to reflect on how abiding in Christ transforms your home, your marriage, and your legacy.Episode Resources:The Dad Tired Family Leadership Program – https://www.dadtired.com (Use code PODCAST for $100 off)Invite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.comRead The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBDisciplines of a Godly Woman by Barbara Hughes – https://amzn.to/3WZ9UtpChris Kins on Worry – Scroll back to the “Worry” episode on the Dad Tired PodcastJoin the Free Dad Tired Community – https://www.dadtired.com/community

Jerrad shares a powerful message on what it means to be both protector and peacemaker in a culture where those ideas often feel at odds. From an unexpected lesson while watching a duck guard its family, to deep reflection on Jesus’ words in Matthew 5, this episode challenges men to take spiritual ownership of their homes. Jerrad unpacks how true peace isn’t passive—it’s courageous, intentional, and rooted in the heart of a father who fights for his family’s physical and spiritual well-being.What You’ll Hear:A surprising story about ducks, gators, and spiritual leadershipWhy real protection involves far more than physical safetyThe difference between being a peacekeeper and a peacemakerHow passivity in marriage and parenting sabotages spiritual growthWhat it means to have your head “on a swivel” in today’s cultureWhy owning hidden sin is part of leading with integrityHow peacemaking reveals your identity as a son of GodTune in to hear what strength looks like in fatherhood and how courage and peace can go hand in hand.Episode Resources:The Dad Tired Family Leadership Program – https://www.dadtired.com (Use code PODCAST for $100 off)Invite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.comRead The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBJoin the free Dad Tired Community – https://connect.dadtired.comMatthew 5:9 – “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God”Romans 12:18 – “If possible, so far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone

Many Christian parents fear their kids will one day walk away from their faith. In this episode, Jerrad explores six of the most common reasons students (and adults) backslide. Drawing from years of youth ministry and personal parenting experience, he shares clear warning signs and biblical wisdom to help you disciple your kids toward long-term faithfulness.Tune in to learn how to spot the subtle patterns that pull families away from Jesus; and what you can do today to fight for your child’s heart and legacy.What You’ll Hear:The six most common reasons kids fall away from the faithHow spiritual atrophy sets in and what to do about itWhy relationships often pull teens away from JesusWhat it looks like when old sins quietly returnHow to talk to your kids about unanswered prayers and hard seasonsThe role of sin tampering and how it erodes spiritual convictionWhat it means to finish the race and build a gospel-centered homeEpisode Resources:The Dad Tired Family Leadership Program – https://www.dadtired.com (Use code PODCAST for $100 off)Invite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.comRead The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBRegister for the Dad Tired Retreat – https://www.dadtired.com/eventsRomans 13 and 1 Timothy 4:8 on spiritual disciplineJames 1:13–15 and 1 Corinthians 15:33 on sin and influence

 Jerrad talks with Todd Nettleton from Voice of the Martyrs. They share stories from Christians who follow Jesus in places where faith is dangerous. Todd tells what he has seen in countries like North Korea and Iran. These believers face jail, beatings, and even death. Still, they stay faithful. Their stories remind us what it means to truly follow Christ. What You’ll Hear:What’s happening with persecuted Christians around the worldWhy North Korea remains the most dangerous place for believersHow a drug dealer in Iran became a bold evangelistThe testimony of a Chinese woman imprisoned for hosting a Bible studyCreative ways the gospel is spreading in closed nationsWhy kids need spiritual heroes rooted in eternityWhat it means to treasure Scripture like your life depends on itHow persecuted believers redefine risk, obedience, and callingEpisode Resources:Voice of the Martyrs – https://www.persecution.comVOM Radio Podcast – https://www.vomradio.netFree Voice of the Martyrs Magazine – Sign up at persecution.comVOM Prayer App – Available in app stores“When Faith Is Forbidden” Book – https://amzn.to/3Rx5wM1Invite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.comRead The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB

Jerrad sits down with Louie Giglio to talk about what it means to see God as a perfect Father. Louie shares stories about his own dad, his struggles with approval and control. He also looks back to the moment he realized his view of God had been shaped by wounds he didn’t even know he had. This conversation will help you rethink who God really is and how your identity as His child changes everything.Tune in to discover how healing your view of God can transform your life as a dad, husband, and man of faith.What You’ll Hear:Why your view of God is the most important thing about youHow our earthly dads shape the way we see GodLouie’s story of struggle, burnout, and the pressure to proveWhat it means that God is not the reflection but the perfection of your earthly dadHow to break generational patterns and become a different kind of fatherThe difference between living for approval and living from approvalWhat it looks like to parent from a place of identity and graceWhy every man needs a Father—and how to begin that relationshipEpisode Resources:Louie Giglio’s new book – Seeing God as a Perfect Father Passion City Church – https://passioncitychurch.comVoice of the Martyrs Magazine – https://www.persecution.com“Indescribable” by Louie Giglio – widely available on YouTubeInvite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.comRead The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB

Jerrad talks with counselor and author Sissy Goff about parenting with peace. Sissy shares why today’s parents are more anxious than ever, how that anxiety gets passed down, and what you can do to change the tone of your home. They also talk about the mental load in marriage, the pressure to parent perfectly, and the quiet strength kids find in calm, connected dads.Tune in to learn how to recognize your own worry, take back peace, and lead your family with steady confidence.What You’ll Hear:Why today’s parents are more anxious than everHow worry shows up in parenting without us noticingThe link between adult anxiety and anxious kidsThe parenting behaviors that actually increase fearWhat dads bring to the table that anxious homes needHow to balance correction with connectionWhy your anxiety might be contagiousPractical tools to help kids build real confidenceEpisode Resources:The Worry-Free Parent by Sissy GoffRaising Worry-Free GirlsHope Town Summer Program – https://www.raisingboysandgirls.comSissy Goff’s Website – https://www.raisingboysandgirls.com/aboutInvite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.comRead The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB

Jerrad talks with Levi and Jennie Lusko about walking through grief, parenting in pain, and choosing to trust God when everything falls apart. They share what it was like to lose their five-year-old daughter and how that tragedy shaped the way they lead, love, and live today. This is a raw  conversation about suffering, faith, and the goodness of God in the middle of heartbreak.Tune in to learn how to anchor your family in hope, even in your hardest seasons.What You’ll Hear:What Levi and Jennie learned from losing their daughterHow grief impacts marriage and parentingWhy you don’t have to “fix” your kids’ emotionsHow to stay rooted in God’s Word when life feels darkThe role of vulnerability in healingHow to walk with others through sorrowWhat it means to trust God’s character over your circumstancesThe hope that remains when nothing else makes senseEpisode Resources:Through the Eyes of a Lion by Levi Lusko -AmazonThe Fight to Flourish by Jennie Lusko – AmazonFresh Life Church – https://freshlife.churchLevi and Jennie’s teaching and resources – https://levilusko.comInvite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.comRead The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB

 Jerrad sits down with Justin Whitmel Earley to talk about why men often drift into isolation and how to push back against it. Justin shares the biblical and personal reasons friendship matters, and how to build deep, life-giving relationships even in a fast-paced and lonely culture. This episode is for every guy who feels alone, overwhelmed, or just unsure how to form lasting friendships.What You’ll Hear:Why loneliness is a spiritual issue, not just a social oneHow friendship shapes your walk with JesusWhat the Bible says about being made for peopleWhy secrets and isolation wear you downHow to find friends who know and love the real youWhy commitment, honesty, and vulnerability matterWhat it looks like to build a rhythm of friendshipHow your family benefits when you choose real connectionEpisode Resources:Made for People by Justin Whitmel Earley Habits of the HouseholdLearn more at https://justinwhitmelearley.comDad Tired Family Leadership Program – https://www.dadtired.comInvite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.comRead The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB

In this epiode, Jerrad reflects on how anxiety has become a norm in modern parenting—and what Jesus has to say about it. He shares honest stories about mental health, stress, and the lies we believe when we try to control everything. Through Scripture and personal loss, he walks through a better way of thinking, feeling, and leading your family. Jesus didn’t just say “stop worrying.” He invited us to consider the ravens.Tune in to learn how renewing your mind can reshape your home.What You’ll Hear:Why anxiety feels normal, even in Christian homesHow tech and culture have amplified fear in familiesWhat Jesus actually meant when He said “do not worry”The mindset shift that leads to peace and presenceHow to move from anxiety to action as a dadThe biblical pattern of mind, will, and affectionWhat ravens and flowers reveal about God’s careHow to lead your kids with calm instead of controlEpisode Resources:Philippians 4:6–7 and Luke 12:24Romans 12:1–2 on renewing your mindDad Tired Family Leadership Program – https://www.dadtired.comInvite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.comRead The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB

Jerrad talks with Ed Drew about how to help kids find their identity in Christ. Ed shares how the church can support families, why identity matters more than behavior, and how to respond when kids feel lost, anxious, or confused. This is a practical and gospel-rooted conversation for every parent who wants to raise secure kids in an insecure world.What You’ll Hear:Why your child’s identity matters more than their behaviorHow the church can help raise confident, Christ-rooted kidsWays to shift your language from correction to connectionHow to respond when kids are confused about gender or worthWhy calm, honest conversations matter more than perfect answersThe danger of finding value in achievement or imageHow to prepare kids for real-world questions with gospel truthWhat it means to be “God’s Plan A” for your familyEpisode Resources:Raising Confident Kids in a Confusing World by Ed DrewFaith in Kids – https://www.faithinkids.orgDad Tired Family Leadership Program – https://www.dadtired.comInvite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.comRead The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB