Dad Tired

In this episode, Jerrad  and Kaleb Allen talk about spiritual warfare—specifically in the lives of children. Kaleb shares how moments of anger and insecurity in his home opened his eyes to something deeper happening in his kids’ hearts. He reflects on why discipline isn't always just about behavior, and how parents can miss the spiritual battle taking place underneath the surface. Together they talk about identity, prayer, and what it means to protect your home without fear or pressure.Tune in to hear how spiritual covering begins with honesty, humility, and simple faithfulness.What You’ll Hear:Why our kids aren’t exempt from spiritual warfareHow unhealed wounds show up in childhoodSigns that your child may be under spiritual pressureThe difference between discipline and discipleshipWhat it means to create a spiritual covering over your homeWhy simple prayers like the Lord’s Prayer still hold powerHow to help your kids recognize lies and stand on truthThe role of confession and repentance in family leadershipEpisode Resources:“The Christian in Complete Armour” by William GurnallThe Dad Tired Community (Free, off social media) – https://www.dadtired.comDad Tired Q&A Mixtape – wherever books are soldInvite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.comRead The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB

In this episode, Jerrad shares the burden of watching good men fall. Not because they wanted to, but because they fed something that eventually took over. He talks about hidden addictions, quiet compromises, and the kind of decisions that seem small until they’re not. He tells the story of what it means to let sin grow, how it steals joy and freedom, and what it looks like to cut it out before it cuts you down. This is about finishing well, not through willpower, but by starving what’s trying to take you out.Tune in to hear why your future depends on what you feed today.What You’ll Hear:Why moral failure doesn’t start bigHow compromise grows into controlWhat the Bible says about desire, sin, and deathWhy your habits shape the legacy your kids will rememberHow to starve what’s killing you instead of trying to manage itThe difference between salvation and discipleshipWhat Jesus meant when He said to cut it offWhy finishing well requires sacrifice, not just intentionEpisode Resources:James 1:15, Romans 12:1–2, Matthew 5:29–30Dad Tired Q&A MixtapeDad 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 episode, Jerrad sits down with Kyle Idleman to talk about what it means to move from admiration to transformation. Kyle reflects on the challenge of being a father who wants to fix things but has to face the fear of not being in control. He shares stories of failure, frustration, and how real connection with Jesus shapes who we are at home. They also explore how staying connected to Christ produces lasting fruit in a world pushing performance.Tune in to hear how surrender leads to strength and why connection matters more than control.What You’ll Hear:Why fear, not anger, drives many parenting responsesThe pressure to fix vs. the need to trustWhat it looks like to bear fruit by staying connected to JesusThe lie of masculine independence and the power of asking for helpHow honesty with friends can transform your inner worldWhat real spiritual leadership looks like in a homeKyle’s reflections on John 15 and the danger of performance-driven faithHow to flip your calendar to prioritize connection over productionEpisode Resources:“Not a Fan” by Kyle Idleman“When Your Way Isn’t Working” Backgate Prayers – https://www.backgateprayers.com (use code DADTIRED for 10% off)Invite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.comRead The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB

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 performanceHow your childhood shapes the kind of father you becomeThe difference between being around and being withWhat the Bible says about God’s presence with His childrenWhy emotional and spiritual availability is part of leadershipThe cost of distraction and the gift of full attentionHow God’s story from Genesis to Revelation models fatherhoodQuestions to ask about where your time and focus are goingEpisode Resources:Dad Tired Community – free group for dads: https://www.dadtired.comDad Tired Q&A Mixtape – https://amzn.to/4bXdfhdInvite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.comRead The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB

In this episode, Jerrad sits down with Jake Bodine to talk about the kind of hope that reaches beyond prison walls. Jake shares how his relationship with his father shaped his early struggles and how God used that brokenness to lead him into prison ministry. He tells stories from inside the walls—about the men he meets, the families impacted, and the surprising hunger for God in places most people overlook.Tune in to hear how the gospel moves through the darkest places and why no one is too far gone.What You’ll Hear:Jake’s story of father wounds, identity, and redemptionHow God Behind Bars started with one yesWhy prisons are filled with men desperate for truthWhat it’s like to preach in a prison yardHow addiction and abandonment shape the lives of inmatesWhy the Church often overlooks incarcerated menWhat freedom really means when you're locked upHow to pray for and support men behind barsEpisode Resources:God Behind Bars – https://www.godbehindbars.comJake Bodine’s story – featured at godbehindbars.com/aboutDad 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 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 commitmentsWhy Jesus kept asking Peter, “Are you still in?”How tiredness can impact your faith and decisionsThe link between physical exhaustion and spiritual driftWhy God doesn’t just want your belief, but your whole lifeWhat sanctification really means in everyday lifeHow to protect your mind and heart when you’re worn outThe difference between being saved and being surrenderedEpisode Resources:Classical Conversations – https://classicalconversations.com/dadtiredJohn 6 and John 21 referenced in the teachingDad Tired Q&A Mixtape Invite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.comRead The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB

 In this episode, Jerrad shares a chapter from the Dad Tired Mixtape audiobook. He tells a story from early parenting; one night when exhaustion and insecurity hit hard. It raised a question he hadn’t fully answered: Are we praying with our kids the way we should?He discusses the barriers that keep dads from praying out loud with their children. Jerrad also reflects on how Jesus prayed: simple, honest, and from the heart. Then he connects it to what it means to lead your family in prayer today. Tune in to hear how simple prayers can change the atmosphere in your home.What You’ll Hear:Why many dads feel stuck or insecure about praying with their kidsThe power of short, spontaneous, and authentic prayerWhat Scripture reveals about how Jesus prayedReal stories from the Dad Tired communityWhy spiritual leadership isn’t about performanceHow to break through awkwardness and start praying out loudThe connection between your personal prayer life and family leadershipPractical ways to invite God into everyday momentsEpisode Resources:Dad Tired Q&A Mixtape The Dad Tired Community – https://www.dadtired.comInvite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.comRead The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB

Host Jerrad Lopes shares a recent story of when he felt stuck as a dad and how he handled it. Listen as he helps listeners process their own feelings of inadequacy and how they can point they can still point their family toward a better father.

Host Jerrad Lopes sits down with award-winning actor Paul Walter Hauser and his wife Amy to hear the story of God's radical redemption of their hearts, marriage, and family.

Host Jerrad Lopes sits down with award winning hip hop artist KB to discuss what it looks like to parent your child's heart vs. just parenting their behavior. The pair also talk about what it looks like to succeed in your home life as much as you do your work life.