Dad Tired

Whatever you're doing today. Don't forget these two truths. First, whatever you find your identity in, it will fail you. As men, it’s easy for us to find our identity in our work instead of in God where it should be. No matter how good or bad you are at something, there is nothing you can do that can make God love or delight in you more. Remember you are fully known and fully loved by God. Second, all the things you hope will fulfill you, will fail you. Chase after your dreams but find satisfaction in Christ alone. Host: Jerrad Lopes Scripture references: Matthew 3:17 "and behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son,[a] with whom I am well pleased.” Connect with Dad Tired: To subscribe on iOS, go to our iTunes page and subscribe. Leave an iTunes review, this lets us and others know what you think and increases the chance that other dads will find us. Like and Follow Dad Tired on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for updates. Join our Dad Tired closed Facebook group for men who are trying to figure out how to be better disciples, husbands, fathers, and men.

Your family are the most important people in your life. Your love for them knows no limits. But time and time again you find yourself getting angry with them and don’t know why. The first thing to understand is anger is never the first emotion. There is always something else that triggers an angry response. There is a primary emotion that is trying to remain hidden. In this episode, Jerrad Lopes will delve into the underlying causes of anger and challenge us to look deeper. If you have struggled with anger or find yourself reacting in ways you don’t understand, you won’t want to miss this episode! Host: Jerrad Lopes Scripture references: Proverbs 29:25 "The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe." Hebrews 13:6 "So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?” Matthew 10:28 "And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell." Galatians 1:10 "For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ." Psalms 118:8 "It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man." Isaiah 51:12 “I, I am he who comforts you; who are you that you are afraid of man who dies, of the son of man who is made like grass," Connect with Dad Tired: To subscribe on iOS, go to our iTunes page and subscribe. Leave an iTunes review, this lets us and others know what you think and increases the chance that other dads will find us. Like and Follow Dad Tired on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for updates. Join our Dad Tired closed Facebook group for men who are trying to figure out how to be better disciples, husbands, fathers, and men.

The biggest question that Christian parent’s ask themselves is, how do we protect our kids from the junk of this world? It’s not easy and nearly impossible to protect our children from all the junk of the world. We can set boundaries to help limit their exposure but more importantly we should take the time to teach them that temptation is sin trying to satisfy our souls in a way only Christ can. In this episode, Jerrad Lopes relays how he and his wife dealt with his young son’s experience of seeing a scantily clad woman on a magazine cover during a trip to Walmart and challenges us as fathers/husbands to create more space for Christ in our own lives by removing temptation. Host: Jerrad Lopes Connect with Dad Tired: To subscribe on iOS, go to our iTunes page and subscribe. Leave an iTunes review, this lets us and others know what you think and increases the chance that other dads will find us. Like and Follow Dad Tired on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for updates. Join our Dad Tired closed Facebook group for men who are trying to figure out how to be better disciples, husbands, fathers, and men.

You can try and convince anyone that you are passionate about Jesus, but your checkbook and calendar always prove what you're most passionate about. What you make the center of your life, will become your treasure; what you value most. We can’t always see when we are following after things that aren’t leading us closer to Jesus but God places people in our lives to help remind us of who we are and what Jesus has done for us. Join host Jerrad Lopes as he discusses making Christ our passion and explores ways to look objectively at our lives with the help of our God-given friends and communities. Host: Jerrad Lopes Mentioned during the episode: You and Me Forever by Francis and Lisa Chan Free audiobook with Audible.com Connect with Dad Tired: To subscribe on iOS, go to our iTunes page and subscribe. Leave an iTunes review, this lets us and others know what you think and increases the chance that other dads will find us. Like and Follow Dad Tired on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for updates. Join our Dad Tired closed Facebook group for men who are trying to figure out how to be better disciples, husbands, fathers, and men.

A marriage just starting out often seem close to perfection. But as the trials of life happen and two imperfect people try and build a life together, we as husbands can lose sight of the fact that God has given us a gift in our wives. She was created to be a faithful helper, supporter and partner. Saying you’re on the same team is more than a cliché, and despite feeling at times like you're on different teams, there is a deeper reason why marriages often attract opposite personalities. In this episode, Jerrad Lopes will discuss God’s purpose for marriage and how many of us enter into marriage with the wrong premise that our wives were created to make us happy. If you find yourself struggling against your wife or have allowed bitterness to creep into your marriage, don’t miss this episode! Host: Jerrad Lopes Scripture references: Proverbs 18:22 "He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord." Connect with Dad Tired: To subscribe on iOS, go to our iTunes page and subscribe. Leave an iTunes review, this lets us and others know what you think and increases the chance that other dads will find us. Like and Follow Dad Tired on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for updates. Join our Dad Tired closed Facebook group for men who are trying to figure out how to be better disciples, husbands, fathers, and men

No matter where your dad falls on the spectrum of being an engaged dad to not being present, a majority of men want to be a better dad than their fathers were. But no matter how hard we try we will never be the perfect dad. There is only one perfect dad and as a Christian man, your goal shouldn't simply be to be the best dad but to point your children to the one dad who will never let them down – God. Join host Jerrad Lopes as he discusses God’s expectations of us and how we can best fulfill our roles as godly fathers. Host: Jerrad Lopes Mentioned during the episode: Pizza Hut Pie Tops sneakers – shoes that order pizza Connect with Dad Tired: To subscribe on iOS, go to our iTunes page and subscribe. Leave an iTunes review, this lets us and others know what you think and increases the chance that other dads will find us. Like and Follow Dad Tired on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for updates. Join our Dad Tired closed Facebook group for men who are trying to figure out how to be better disciples, husbands, fathers, and m

Can't beat an old habit? Are you finding yourself doing the same negative things over and over? Then it’s time to get hungry, literally. When Jesus went to the desert to be tempted He fasted to gain control of his flesh. We too are tempted every day. We get cut-off in traffic and our tempers get the best of us. Kids aren’t listening and we get frustrated. Too often we react in the flesh instead of allowing His spirit to be in control. Join host Jerrad Lopes as he discusses the benefits of fasting and learning to draw closer to God by denying your flesh. Host: Jerrad Lopes Scripture references: Matthew 4:1-2 "Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry." Connect with Dad Tired: To subscribe on iOS, go to our iTunes page and subscribe. Leave an iTunes review, this lets us and others know what you think and increases the chance that other dads will find us. Like and Follow Dad Tired on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for updates. Join our Dad Tired closed Facebook group for men who are trying to figure out how to be better disciples, husbands, fathers, and men.

The subtle ways that churches cause us to put our walls up, and why God uses broken people.

Jerrad explains why he is convinced that Christian men shouldn't be in accountability groups.

The majority of Christians are still deeply unfulfilled and unsatisfied with their work, home life, marriage and church. In this episode, Jerrad starts to unpack why you likely feel that way, and how you can start to discover God's will and purpose for your life.