Dad Tired
Religion & Spirituality
About
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.
Episodes
- The Difference Between Surrender and Contentment (with Tim Timmons)
Jerrad sits down with Tim Timmons for an honest conversation about living with stage 4 cancer for over 25 years. They discuss contentment vs surrender, parenting, and the pressures Christian men face while living in a distracted world.
- What Jesus Meant About Cutting Things Off
This episode discusses Jesus' words in Matthew 5 concerning sin. The speaker shares his personal experience of removing social media for nearly two years, detailing how this digital detox positively impacted his mind, decreased temptation,…
- How to Find Work You Actually Care About (with Ken Coleman)
This episode features Ken Coleman discussing why men feel stuck in their careers, offering guidance on finding clarity in their calling and pursuing meaningful work. It aims to help listeners gain confidence and courage for their next step…
- Are You Feeding Your Soul? (Kaleb Allen)
Pastor Kaleb Allen uses the story of the woman at the well in John 4 to explore spiritual nourishment and purpose. He suggests that feeling spiritually dry may stem from not fulfilling one's God-given mission rather than from overexertion.…
- Why So Many Men Feel Off (comedian Tim Hawkins)
Comedian Tim Hawkins talks with Dad Tired about why many men feel stuck despite outward success. They discuss burnout, seeking affirmation, marital challenges, and the path to healing.
- What Are You Still Chasing (John 4 Devotional)
This devotional from Pastor Kaleb Allen, based on John 4, examines the tendency to repeatedly seek satisfaction from things that ultimately won't provide it, using the metaphor of the woman with five husbands to ask listeners what they are…
- Own Less, Live More: Finding Peace in a Cluttered World (minimalist Joshua Becker)
In this episode of Dad Tired, Joshua Becker shares insights on minimalism and contentment, explaining how reducing possessions can bring clarity and peace, ultimately benefiting one's role as a husband, dad, and follower of Jesus.
- Who Are You Ignoring Right Now?
This Dad Tired devotional from John 4 challenges listeners to consider who they might be ignoring, much like Jesus pursued those in Samaria. It highlights the gift of living water and the call to be on mission.
- Jesus Isn’t Your Consultant… He’s Your King (Kyle Idleman)
This episode features Kyle Idleman discussing the concept of following Jesus as King and Messiah, rather than merely a consultant. It addresses why faith might feel shallow or disconnected from daily life.
- Even While You’re “Asleep”… God Is Working
This episode explores Genesis 15, illustrating that God's promises and His work in your life continue even when you feel stuck or asleep. It emphasizes that God will finish what He started, providing reassurance that you are not behind.
- Fix Your Money, Find Your Peace: George Kamel
George Kamel discusses with Dad Tired how financial overwhelm, even with good income, impacts men's peace, marriage, and leadership. The episode explores practical steps to gain financial control and frames financial peace as a discipleshi…
- Why Jesus Won’t Answer Your Prayer the Way You Want
This Dad Tired episode discusses why Jesus might not answer prayers in the way individuals expect, suggesting He often aims for a deeper purpose. It encourages listeners to consider trusting Jesus as King even when their hopes for prayer a…
- The Lie Every Man Believes About His Past (Jermaine Wilson)
Jermaine Wilson discusses the shame many men feel about their past mistakes. He shares his personal journey from incarceration to transformation through the gospel and brotherhood, ultimately becoming a father, grandfather, and community l…
- If God Is In You… Why Doesn’t It Feel Like It?
This episode addresses the feeling of doing life alone, referencing John 14 to remind listeners that Jesus promised not to leave them as orphans, emphasizing they are not alone and were never meant to live that way.
- Losing $5,000,000 Strengthened His Faith
Jerrad interviews Beast Games contestant Cory Sims, who shares his experience competing for 42 days, facing $5 million decisions, and losing the final challenge. Cory explains how his faith and integrity remained central throughout the com…
- The Marriage Pattern Almost Every Couple Falls Into (Dr. Emerson Eggerichs)
Dr. Emerson Eggerichs discusses "The Crazy Cycle" in marriage, a pattern where partners feel unloved and disrespected, leading to conflict. The episode explores the dynamics of this cycle and offers insights from his book "Lightbulb Moment…
- Every Moment Holy: Seeing the Sacred in the Ordinary
Author Doug McKelvey discusses his journey from career failure to spiritual surrender, detailing how losing his commercial ambition led him to find God in the mundane. He explains how seasons of failure can strip away ego and pride, and ho…
- Come to Guatemala with us!
Dad Tired founder Jerrad Lopes announces an upcoming mission trip to Guatemala in October 2026, partnering with Adventures in Missions. The trip offers families opportunities for service projects, perspective expansion, and spiritual growt…
- The Pattern That Destroys Most Men
This episode discusses the scriptural pattern of See. Desire. Take. and how it relates to common temptations faced by men today. It explores the unseen spiritual realities shaping homes and offers insights for men seeking to overcome strug…
- From Addiction to Freedom: A Dad Tired Listener’s Story
A Dad Tired listener shares his personal journey from struggling with addiction, shame, and secrecy to finding freedom and healing. He discusses how honest community and truth-telling led to his transformation, emphasizing that freedom is…
- For Overwhelmed Christian Dads
This episode addresses overwhelmed Christian dads, discussing the challenges of balancing faith, family, and responsibilities. It explores the importance of setting limits and saying no to external demands, suggesting that boundaries can b…
- The Tragedy of Almost Following Jesus
This Dad Tired episode discusses the conditions people place on following Jesus, using Luke 9:57-62 to illustrate the dangers of delaying obedience or looking back. It emphasizes that true discipleship requires full surrender, as the great…
- Don’t Judge Your Faith by a Snapshot
This Dad Tired episode advises against judging faith based on isolated moments, comparing the faith journey to the stock market with its ups and downs. It emphasizes God's faithfulness and encourages listeners to zoom out, speak truth, and…
- Where Discipleship Really Happens
This Dad Tired Devotional focuses on the idea that most discipleship occurs within the home. Host Jerrad encourages fathers to pray over their homes and families, emphasizing the sacredness of these spaces for spiritual formation.
- Remembering Death Brings Freedom, Not Fear
This Dad Tired Devotional discusses how remembering that life is short and eternity is real brings freedom from temporary stressors and allows wisdom to grow. Jerrad reflects on Scripture to encourage listeners to zoom out and regain persp…
- Why Vague Prayers Keep Men Stuck
This devotional discusses how vague prayers keep men stuck, using the example of Bartimaeus. It addresses the societal pressure to appear put-together and Jesus's encouragement to be honest with God instead of staying quiet or polishing pr…
- Why Your Body Panics Even When Your Life Is “Fine”
This episode addresses why the body may panic even when life is perceived as fine, explaining how trauma memory and past pain can trigger survival mode. It explores receiving peace through Jesus' words in John 14:27 when feeling out of con…
- Why Jesus Said No (And Why You Should, Too...)
This episode explores why Jesus sometimes said no, drawing parallels for dads struggling with overcommitment. It discusses setting boundaries and the impact of saying 'yes' to everything on family life, offering guidance on how to confiden…
- Two Mental Paths That Keep Wrecking Your Peace
Jerrad discusses two common mental responses to hardship: catastrophizing and numbing. He uses a backpacking metaphor to explain how men can instead choose a path of gospel truth for healing, emphasizing that strong families start with hea…
- How Burned-Out Men Learn to Hear God Again
This episode uses Elijah's story to explore how God communicates through a gentle whisper, even in loud and chaotic lives. It invites listeners to slow down and listen for God's voice, with a practice of seeking His message in silence.
- Detoxing Dopamine: Why Your Soul Is Addicted to Cheap Joy
This episode discusses dopamine addiction to cheap thrills like scrolling and streaming, explaining how they make real life feel boring. It offers practical wisdom and Scripture to help men retrain their desires toward God-given joy.
- What Your Body Knows About Your Soul
This episode discusses how unaddressed internal struggles manifest physically. It examines the convergence of scientific understanding and scriptural teachings on emotional well-being, highlighting how articulating feelings can initiate th…
- A Simple Exercise for Weary Men
Jerrad guides listeners through an exercise on Dad Tired Daily to help weary men recognize and set down unnecessary burdens, referencing Scripture's invitation to cast cares on the Lord for lighter living.
- Leading Your Family Without Words
This episode explores how dads can foster love and emotional safety in their families through intentional physical touch, drawing parallels between scripture and modern science on oxytocin release and stress reduction.
- Dad Tired Daily: The Right Way to Remember Your Past
This episode discusses the importance of remembering the past correctly, differentiating between healthy remembrance and being haunted by it. It explores how looking back can lead to gratitude for God's faithfulness or repentance when one…
- What Happens When a Man Finally Takes God Seriously
Drew Parker joins the Dad Tired Podcast to discuss his journey from chasing success in the music industry to realizing spiritual immaturity and seeking God. He shares how a prayer led to a clear answer, prompting a shift in his life toward…
- Dad Tired Daily: 5 Reasons Empathy Is Hard for Men (And One Simple Practice)
In Dad Tired Daily, Jerrad discusses five common reasons men struggle with empathy, such as childhood patterns and the fear that empathy means agreement. He also suggests a practical exercise to cultivate empathy by pausing, identifying em…
- Dad Tired Daily 007: What Happens When Your Kids Hear You Pray
In Dad Tired Daily 007, the host discusses the practice of praying out loud daily, focusing on its benefits for family and personal peace. The episode touches on Scripture, psychology, and encourages listeners to consider praying aloud.
- Dad Tired Daily 006: Are You Resting… or Just Checking Out?
In Dad Tired Daily 006, Jerrad explains the difference between restorative rest and numbing behaviors. He addresses why men often choose numbing activities that provide temporary escape but lead to further exhaustion, and introduces a simp…
- Dad Tired Daily 005: How To Micro Sabbath Daily
In Dad Tired Daily 005, Jerrad argues that rest is wisdom, not weakness, especially for tired dads. He shares insights from military training and scripture to explain how exhaustion impacts leadership and introduces a simple "micro-Sabbath…
- Why Your Wife Doesn’t Feel Loved (Even When You’re Trying)
This episode of the Dad Tired Podcast features Jerrad and Gary Chapman, author of The Five Love Languages. They discuss why men often struggle to make their wives feel loved, exploring how to love sincerely in the correct language, the imp…
- Dad Tired Daily 004: Lions, a Thousand Cuts, and Gratitude
This episode discusses negativity bias, where the brain focuses on threats and problems. It explains how practicing gratitude, by listing thankful things daily, can retrain the brain, reduce stress, and improve perspective, helping men sho…
- Dad Tired Daily 003: You’re Not Calm—You’re Disconnected
This episode discusses how men often numb emotional pain through distraction and disconnection, drawing parallels to Jesus refusing wine before the crucifixion. It encourages listeners to stop avoiding feelings and start honestly engaging…
- Dad Tired Daily 002: Teleportation, Flying Cars, and Losing Your Cool
Dad Tired Daily 002 explains that anger doesn't occur instantly but builds gradually, using analogies like teleportation. The episode teaches men to recognize early stress signals and practice daily awareness to manage their inner world an…
- Dad Tired Daily 001: Why Men Are Dying Quietly
This episode of Dad Tired Daily addresses the silent emotional strain many fathers carry, exploring the cultural stigma preventing men from discussing mental health. It highlights research showing the impact of paternal mental health on ch…
- How to Confess Secrets to Your Spouse (Without Destroying Your Marriage)
This Dad Tired episode discusses the importance of confessing secrets wisely in marriage. It addresses men carrying secrets and wives who may be listening, explaining how secrets impact intimacy and offering guidance on confession that lea…
- God’s Reputation vs. Yours
This episode of Dad Tired discusses how life's difficulties expose our tendency to withdraw from God and highlights God's consistent action of drawing nearer to people throughout Scripture, encouraging listeners to trust God's nearness ins…
- Jesus Heals Men and Sends Them: Step 007
This episode discusses how everyday occurrences can expose deep-seated insecurities in men, examining the narratives they construct and the coping mechanisms they employ. It highlights Jesus' role in addressing these wounds and emphasizes…
- Why the Modern Family Is Breaking (and How to Fix It): Step 006
This episode discusses the ineffectiveness of modern family structures and presents a biblical blueprint for fostering connection and long-term joy. It emphasizes the importance of healed men, intentional parenting, and building family leg…
- One Shift That Will Change Your Marriage: Step 005
This episode of Dad Tired focuses on Step 005, explaining how marriage should reflect Christ's love for the church, not just marital happiness. Host Jerrad outlines four practical ways husbands can model Christ's sacrificial love, compassi…