

Dad Tired
Jerrad Lopes
You’re tired.
Not just physically; though yeah, that too.
You’re tired in your bones. In your soul.
Trying to be a steady husband, an intentional dad, a man of God… but deep down, you feel like you’re falling short. Like you’re carrying more than you know how to hold.
Dad Tired is a podcast for men who are ready to stop pretending and start healing.
Not with self-help tips or religious platitudes, but by anchoring their lives in something (and Someone) stronger.
Hosted by Jerrad Lopes, a husband, dad of four, and fellow struggler, this show is a weekly invitation to find rest for your soul, clarity for your calling, and the courage to lead your family well.
Through honest stories, biblical truth, and deep conversations you’ll be reminded:
You’re not alone. You’re not too far gone. And the man you want to be is only found in Jesus.
This isn’t about trying harder.
It’s about coming home.
Not just physically; though yeah, that too.
You’re tired in your bones. In your soul.
Trying to be a steady husband, an intentional dad, a man of God… but deep down, you feel like you’re falling short. Like you’re carrying more than you know how to hold.
Dad Tired is a podcast for men who are ready to stop pretending and start healing.
Not with self-help tips or religious platitudes, but by anchoring their lives in something (and Someone) stronger.
Hosted by Jerrad Lopes, a husband, dad of four, and fellow struggler, this show is a weekly invitation to find rest for your soul, clarity for your calling, and the courage to lead your family well.
Through honest stories, biblical truth, and deep conversations you’ll be reminded:
You’re not alone. You’re not too far gone. And the man you want to be is only found in Jesus.
This isn’t about trying harder.
It’s about coming home.
Episodes
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Jun 27, 2022 • 33min
Killing The Myths Of Spiritual Leadership
What does spiritual leadership look like practically in real-life? Do you have the right expectations for yourself when it comes to leading your family well?Questions for your meet-up group:How would you define “spiritual leadership?” Would you consider yourself a spiritual leader? Why or why not? Are there certain areas of your life where you’re more prone to “selfish ambition?Would you say you have a “right view” of yourself? Do you tend to have a puffed up view of yourself, Or do you tend to have more Eeyore syndrome and see yourself too “low” or less-than?What does 'meekness' or 'power under control' look like as a husband and father?If you acted like today was your wife's birthday, what would you do differently?What does it mean to have an attitude like Christ when it comes to you as a father and husband?How does the character of Jesus change the way you serve your family? Does it change the way you think about equality of fairness within your marriage and home?Find a Dad Tired community near you: https://www.dadtired.com/meetup.htmlJoin the online Dad Tired community: https://connect.dadtired.comDo you believe in the Dad Tired ministry? Partner with us here: https://www.dadtired.com/give.html

Jun 20, 2022 • 50min
Level 5 Friendships (with Jeff Kemp)
Jerrad Lopes sits down with former NFL quarterback Jeff Kemp to talk about what real-life Godly friendships look like for the busy dad.Discussion Questions for your meet-up: In the past, has it been easy or hard for your to find deep and meaningful relationships with Godly men?How did becoming a dad change your friendships?What do you think stops men from going beyond surface level conversation?Are there any guys who really know you at a deep level?What stops you from being more vulnerable with Godly men?How would you describe a healthy friendship with another Godly man? Is that something you have? Is that something you're looking for?Describe the best-case scenario for having deep and meaningful friendships. What does that look like in real life?Find a Dad Tired community near you: https://www.dadtired.com/meetup.htmlJoin the online Dad Tired community: https://connect.dadtired.comDo you believe in the Dad Tired ministry? Partner with us here: https://www.dadtired.com/give.html

Jun 13, 2022 • 44min
The Problem With Porn (with Sathiya Sam)
In today's episode of the Dad Tired podcast, host Jerrad Lopes sits down with Sathiya Sam to talk through the root problems of porn habits, and how to overcome them.Find a Dad Tired community near you: https://www.dadtired.com/meetup.htmlJoin the online Dad Tired community: https://connect.dadtired.comDiscussion questions for your meet-up:How were you first exposed to pornography?What has been the biggest cost porn has had on your life?When you have engaged in pornography (or other sexual misbehavior), what does it offer you on an emotional level (ie. comfort, escape, connection, acceptance, etc)?What does "addressing the root issues" mean to you in this context? What might that look like practically?Who is the most impacted by you getting free of porn?What else changes in your life when you get completely free?What is one further step you can take in your recovery today?

Jun 9, 2022 • 26min
A Parents Guide to Apologetics: Week Five
In this week's episode of A Parents Guide to Apologetics, pastor Chris Hilken walks us through the argument titled: The Problem with Evil. You can find a list of recommended resources for apologetics at: https://www.dadtired.com/homework.html

Jun 6, 2022 • 55min
Raising Emotionally Strong Kids (with David Thomas)
In today's episode of the Dad Tired podcast, host Jerrad Lopes sits down with author and counselor David Thomas (LMSW) to talk about what it looks like to raise emotionally healthy children.Are you connected with our online community? Head to https://www.dadtired.com/community.html to get connected with like-minded guys near you.

Jun 2, 2022 • 36min
A Parents Guide to Apologetics: Week Four
In today's episode of A Parents Guide to Apologetics, Chris Hilken teaches dads how to walk their kids through the "moral" argument.

May 30, 2022 • 38min
God Shows Up When You Least Expect It (with Shane & Shane)
In today's episode of the Dad Tired podcast, host Jerrad Lopes sits down with Dove-Award winning artists Shane & Shane to hear their journey of fatherhood, friendship and music. The two share their own story of God's faithfulness, while encouraging listeners with practical ways to bring scripture into your home through music.

May 26, 2022 • 31min
A Parents Guide to Apologetics: Week Three
In week three of A Parents Guide to Apologetics, host Chris Hilken walks dads through the Argument of Design.

May 23, 2022 • 29min
Say All The Unspoken Things (with John Sowers)
If you had 40 letters to write to your kids, wife, or loved ones before you died, what would you want to say? Our wife and kids know that we love them, but how often do they hear it? In today's episode, host Jerrad Lopes sits with author John Sowers to talk about what it's so important to say all the unspoken things.

May 19, 2022 • 29min
A Parents Guide to Apologetics: Week Two
In week two of A Parents Guide to Apologetics host Chris Hilken walks us through one of the most important questions our kids will ever ask: Why is there something instead of nothing? or How did we all get here?


