Former Navy Seal, author, and actor Remi Adeleke joins host Jerrad Lopes on the Dad Tired podcast to share his story of transformation. Sponsor: Marriage After GodBy Jerrad Lopes.

This week Jerrad is joined by Family Team's co-founder, Jeremy Pryor. Jeremy had an epiphany over two decades ago, realizing that the way we do family in the West is mostly a failed experiment, and the scriptures are calling us back to a bigger and better design. Since then he has been impacting families in the greater Ohio region for years thr ...…

A listener recently asked me on Instagram, "Is it ok for dads to prioritize 'self-care', and if so, what does self-care look like?" In this episode, join host Jerrad Lopes and his Wife Leila as they seek to answer this question from a Gospel-centered perspective.By Jerrad Lopes.

Are you still Dad Tired? Not just physically exhausted, but worn down in your soul? Stressed, overwhelmed, weary? In this episode of the Dad Tired podcast, join host Jerrad Lopes as he talks about the cause of our "soul fatigue" as dads, what it looks like to actually find rest.By Jerrad Lopes.

In a season of transition? Join host Jerrad Lopes as he interviews worship leader, Mack Brock on what it looks like for a Christian man to handle seasons of transition. Sponsors: Marriage After God & Skylight FramesBy Jerrad Lopes.

So many guys say that they believe the Good News of Jesus. In fact, most guys would attest that it's the greatest news of all time. What's confusing, however, is that that good news doesn't always translate into joy. Many men feel like they are grumpy, angry, stressed, and not full of good news. In this episode of the Dad Tired podcast, join ho ...…

In this week's episode of the Dad Tired podcast, join host Jerrad Lopes and his wife Leila as they talk about what it looks like to bend your life so that the other spouse can follow their dreams and passions? Is it ever too much? When does following your passions cross the boundaries? Episode Sponsors: Marriage After God & Care/of Vitamins…

There are many couples who are facing difficulty when it comes to dealing with their in-laws. These couples have a high desire to have their in-laws involved in their marriage and in the lives of their children, but just can't seem to get on the same page. In this episode, sit down with host Jerrad Lopes as he shares how to deal with difficult ...…

Bored men are dangerous men. The problem is, there are a lot of bored Christian men. Men who are sitting in churches week after week who are longing for more. In this episode of the Dad Tired podcast, join host Jerrad Lopes as he discusses the heart behind boredom and invites you into God's bigger call for your life. Episode Sponsor: Care/Of Vi ...…

BONUS EPISODE: Jerrad takes a few minutes to share his honest thoughts about the future of Dad Tired. www.DadTired.com/donateBy Dad Tired.

In this episode of the Dad Tired podcast, join host Jerrad Lopes as he talks about making long-term conclusions about life in short-term seasons of life. Sponsors: Marriage After God & FaithboxBy Jerrad Lopes.

In this incredibly vulnerable episode of the Dad Tired podcast, host Jerrad Lopes is joined by his wife as they talked about what it looks like to pursue the heart of your spouse. The deeper you get into the episode, the more vulnerable it becomes. This is a must-listen episode for both the husbands and wives.…

Ryan Stevenson is taking the Christian music scene by storm. Join him and host Jerrad Lopes as they talk about his journey as a musician, dad, and husband.By Jerrad Lopes.

Just days after celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary, Jonathan tragically lost his wife to unexpected heart failure. In this interview, join host Jerrad Lopes as he talks with pastor Jonathan Pitts about his journey of loss and what motivated him to write his book, "Emptied: Experiencing the Fullness of a Poured-Out Marriage. This week's ...…

Sometimes as Christian dads, it can be confusing when it comes to leading our family. What exactly are we supposed leading them toward? In this episode, join host Jerrad Lopes as he discusses the goal of every Christian family, and practical ways to lead your family toward that goal. This week’s sponsors: Blinkist: www.blinkist.com/tired Faithb ...…

In this week's episode of the Dad Tired podcast, Jerrad sits down with Switchfoot's lead singer, Jon Foreman to discuss culture, fatherhood, being a pastor's kid, and compartmentalizing our faith. Jon also shares what his motivation was to write his the band's newest album, Native Tongue, which has topped the Amazon Music charts at #1.…

As Christian dads, it's easy to get stuck in a pattern of simply correcting your child's behavior. In this episode, join host Jerrad Lopes as he walks father's through what it looks like to parent our children like God parents us; slowly, intentionally, and always with the goal of getting to the heart of the issue.…

What would it look like to raise children who saw themselves has part of a multi-generational team, sent out by God to be used for his redemption of the world? Are these the type of children you’re currently raising? Do you have a plan to instill this type of thinking into their hearts? The truth is, it’s not easy. It doesn’t come naturally for ...…

In the second part of this two part series, host Jerrad Lopes is joined by his wife Leila to discuss how to approach education as followers of Jesus. In this episode, the pair shares how they decided on homeschool and answer commonly asked questions around the subject. Sponsor: Marriage After God Podcast…

Does Jesus care about your child's education? Does the Bible have anything to say about it? Should you put your kids in public school, private school, or homeschool? Join host Jerrad Lopes as he covers the topic of how to educate your children in this part one of a two part series. Today's Sponsor: Hello Fresh…

What does it mean to be a man? Is there a different between how the world defines manhood vs. how the Bible defines manhood? In this episode, join host Jerrad Lopes as he interviews author and leader Jason Wilson on the topic of Biblical masculinity. Podcast Sponsor: Marriage After God Podcast, Blinkist, YUMI…

When his oldest son was diagnosed with severe autism, pastor Jason Hague found himself trapped, stuck between perpetual sadness and a lower, safer kind of hope. This is the common struggle for those of us walking through the Land of Unanswered Prayer. Life doesn’t look the way we expected, so we seek to protect ourselves from further disappoint ...…

When we asked the wives of the Dad Tired community what they thought was one of the best ways a husband can be the spiritual leader of their home, without question, the number one answer was "To pray with us". Wives desperately want their husbands to lead them and their kids in prayer. The truth is, however, most guys don't pray with their wife ...…

In this week’s episode, Jerrad sits down with David Robbins, President of Family Life to discuss how to live on mission as a family, the best advice for a young husband, and how to get away with your wife to plan for the future. If you’re in need of both practical and solid theological truth regarding your role as a husband and father, this epi ...…

Feeling stuck on how to lead your family in a family devotional time? You’re definitely not alone. Most Christian dads desire to be the spiritual leader of their home, few know where to begin. The thought of planning out a whole family devotional time can feel intimidating. On this week’s episode, join host Jerrad Lopes as he walks dads through ...…

In this week's episode, we aren't specifically talking about how to be a better husband or father, but rather, how Christian men can step up to protect the vulnerable children caught in the trap of human trafficking. Join host Jerrad Lopes as he interviews the President of Agape International Missions Don Brewster, to talk about how every man c ...…

Have you ever wanted to be a fly on the wall during someones marriage counseling session? Well, today is your chance. One brave couple sat down with host, Jerrad Lopes, to discuss the struggles of their marriage. Listen in to what Jerrad had to say.By Jerrad Lopes.

Being away from your family can be hard and no one knows that better than this week’s guest, Rhett Walker. As frontman of the Rhett Walker Band, a lot of his time is spent on the road. His advice to any man who has to be away from his family for work is when you get home, “don’t try and be super dad or super husband, just be back.” Walker share ...…

As Christian husbands, dads, and men, what kinds of things should we be praying for? If you're feeling stagnant in your relationship with Jesus, this podcast is for you. Join host Jerrad Lopes as he talks about the two things every Christian man should be praying for. Episode Sponsor: Yumi (helloyumi.com)…

Should Christians celebrate Halloween? Regardless of where you stand on the issue, you should know why. Join host Jerrad Lopes and his wife Leila as they talk about what their family does on Halloween and what you should consider.By Jerrad Lopes.

NFL star running back, Alfred Morris joins Jerrad on today's Dad Tired episode to talk about balancing work and family life, dealing with temptation, being used by God at your place of work, and the importance of praying with your family.By Jerrad Lopes.

Author and Pastor Adam Mabry joins Jerrad on this episode of the Dad Tired podcast to discuss what healthy rest looks like for the tired and busy dad. ? If you're feeling weary… wishing life were more sustainable… searching for a way to rest without feeling guilty… suspecting that you'd enjoy godly rest if only you knew what it was… look no fur ...…

Dad Tired: Helping Men Lead Their Family Well Season 3 | Episode 1 How come sometimes as dads we can have the most patience in the world with our kids, and yet the next day the most simple things set us off? Do you sometimes feel like you’re turning into a grumpy old man? Do you feel like since you’ve had kids that your fuse has somehow grown s ...…

Each decision we make affects not only our lives but also the lives of our family. As we encounter circumstances that require us to make a decision, we want to hear God’s voice guiding us, but how do we know if it’s God’s voice we hear or our own inner voice? Join host, Jerrad Lopes as he discusses how learning scripture helps us to learn about ...…

As Christian men, we are constantly being told to love our wives and family the way that Christ has loved the church. But, what does that actually look like? How do you love your wife and kids practically when you are talking about jobs, laundry, sharing toys, and being a neighbor? In this episode, join host Jerrad Lopes as he talks about what ...…

It is impossible to completely protect your kids from the wickedness of the world. So what do you do when your kids become exposed to things they should never be exposed to? Join host Jerrad Lopes as he talks about his own family and how they deal with the reality of protecting your children from the sin of the world. Episode Sponsor: The Marri ...…

During a recent conversation with his wife about cancer, Jerrad had a strong realization. Listen to him process in this episode of the Dad Tired podcast. Also- if you haven't checked out the Marriage After God Podcast, go over there and subscribe now!By Dad Tired.

In this episode, join host Jerrad Lopes as he shares an unexpected event he had with his dad. If you've ever dealt with any kind of family issues, this episode will be helpful for you.By Jerrad Lopes.

In this episode of the Dad Tired Podcast, join host Jerrad Lopes as he talks about what it looks like to lead your family well, and the surprising reasons you probably aren't doing it.By Jerrad Lopes.

BONUS EPISODE: In this summer bonus episode, Jerrad gives an update on the Dad Tired ministry and shares how God responds to our shame.By Jerrad Lopes.

On this episode, host Jerrad Lopes gives an update on the Dad Tired ministry for this summer. Mentioned in this episode: 15% off all orders from Razor.com. Use PROMO code DADTIREDBy Jerrad Lopes.

Growing up, many of us had a vision for where we would be in life once we reached our 20s, 30s or even our 40s. But when we reach those milestones in our lives it’s rare that we feel reality has lived up to our vision. Somehow, we thought we would feel more adult, would feel settled in our careers and would have some idea of what we wanted to b ...…

In this Mother's Day episode of the Dad Tired podcast, Jerrad is joined by Hunter Beless, host of the Journey Women Podcast. Join in as the two share about what it looks like for a husband to lead his family well, how to become the spiritual leader of the home, and what wives are truly longing for from their husband.…

“You can’t pass on what you don’t possess,” the number one thing any father wanting to raise passionate Jesus followers must remember according to this week’s guest, Phil Comer. In his book, Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (co-written with his wife Diane) Phil offers hope and practical help to parents in their God-given task of raising the n ...…

We all look to the future. For some, we do it with arrogance (as mentioned in James 4). And for others, we approach the future with anxiety (Matthew 6). In this episode, join Jerrad as he shares why looking to the future with both anxiety and arrogance leaves us missing the mark of Christian living, and how the Gospel offers us a better alterna ...…

"Making conscientious choices about technology in our families is more than just using internet filters and determining screen time limits for our children. It's about developing wisdom, character, and courage in the way we use digital media rather than accepting technology's promises of ease, instant gratification, and the world's knowledge at ...…

There are many men struggling. It can be anything from disobedient children, broken marriages, lost jobs, or terminal sickness. The list is unending. As Christian fathers and husbands, we often find ourselves praying to God to relieve us from our burdens; to give us some sign of blessing in the midst of pain. In this episode of the Dad Tired po ...…

On this week’s episode, host Jerrad Lopes talks with Bob Goff, motivational speaker, and New York Times bestselling author of Love Does. Bob’s mission to inspire people to dream big and make their life more awesome, will become immediately apparent as he and Jerrad discuss the idea of being available to those around us, giving your children a b ...…

Video games, a controversial topic both in and outside of the church world. Some men are hardcore lovers of gaming, some view it as a waste of time and millions of others fall somewhere in the middle. This week join host Jerrad Lopes and guest, Gabe Patillo as they discuss the boundaries we set up around technology for our family's, how video g ...…

Scripture tells us religion that is pure is caring for the orphans (James 1:27). In the United States alone there are more than 400,000 children in the foster care system.* Each child is an opportunity to show God's love, to reach out to the most vulnerable and be an agent of hope. Join host Jerrad Lopes and other members of the Dad Tired commu ...…