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Jay Kim joins Jerrad to talk about how digital habits are shaping our spiritual lives, our families, and the kind of men we’re becoming. They discuss how easy access to information affects attention, prayer, and parenting. Jay shares practical steps for raising kids who know how to live offline.What You'll Hear:How digital distractions are shaping our brainsWhat a tech-free evening looks like in Jay's homeWhy spiritual attention matters more than good intentionsHow smartphones are changing kids and parents alikeWhy screen limits are a form of loveWhat a Christ-centered family rhythm can look likeEpisode ResourcesAnalog Christian by Jay Kim Read The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBInvite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.comTune in for an honest look at technology, formation, and the need to slow down before it's too late.

Aaron and Jennifer Smith join Jerrad to talk about how prayer has shaped their marriage. They open up about the real struggles they faced early on, including physical pain, unmet expectations, and emotional disconnection. The conversation dives into why small arguments often reveal deeper wounds and how couples can move toward healing. They show how spiritual and emotional intimacy are connected, and how prayer can soften hearts, rebuild trust, and deepen love. What You'll Hear:  • Why surface-level conflicts often point to deeper issues • The early struggles Aaron and Jennifer faced and how they found healing • How to fight for intimacy when your spouse is distant • The difference between transactional and sacrificial love • Why daily prayer helps couples reconnect and realign • Encouragement for husbands to lead spiritually • How their new book can guide couples through intentional prayerTune in to hear practical ways to grow intimacy and fight for unity in marriage through prayer.Episode Resources1. The Marriage Gift: 365 Prayers for Our Marriage – https://marriageaftergod.com/themarriagegift2. Read The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB3. Invite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.com

Jerrad shares a personal story that leads into a powerful teaching on what it means to live a crucified life as a dad. He shares the difference between just showing up and truly leading your family in the Spirit. This is a call to die to pride, ego, and selfish ambition, to become  a dad who mirrors Christ, not just in presence but in posture.What You'll Hear:The Galatians 2 confrontation between Paul and PeterWhat it means to be a present and crucified fatherThe difference between cultural goodness and spiritual surrenderLearning to take your frustration and ego to GethsemaneHow daily practices like prayer, Scripture meditation, and fasting shape crucified livingRaising children from a place of humility, not just dutyTune in to reflect on the kind of father your kids will remember.Episode ResourcesDwell Differently – Scripture memory tools for the whole family. Visit: https://www.dwelldifferently.com and use code DADTIRED for a discount.The Dad Tired Retreat – Details and sign-up: https://www.dadtired.com under the “Annual Retreat” tab.Invite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.comRead The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB

Chris Witt joins Jerrad for a conversation on what it means to be an intentional father. As a dad of grown sons and now a grandfather, Chris reflects on the rhythms, words, and habits that helped shape his boys into godly men. He shares how simple things like a shared language of manhood left a lasting impact. He also shares why being a present dad means choosing purpose over passivity. What You’ll Hear How to disciple your kids even when it seems like they’re not listening The power of yearly “manca” trips and milestone momentsWhy presence and repentance matter more than perfectionHow to create shared language around manhood and callingWhat grandparenting teaches you about legacy and graceThe role of camp in creating spiritual breakthroughs for families Why everything you do adds to or takes away from the message your kids will carryTune in to be hear how your daily efforts as a dad are planting seeds that will bear fruit for generations.Episode Resources WinShape Camps & Family Camps – https://www.winshape.org Raising a Modern-Day Knight by Robert Lewis – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1589973097 The Dad Tired Family Leadership Program – https://www.dadtired.com (Use code PODCAST for $100 off) Dad Tired Labor Day Weekend at WinShape – https://www.dadtired.com/events Invite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.com Read The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB

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