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 satisfact...
Apr 17, 2017•17 min•Ep. 56
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...
Apr 09, 2017•26 min•Ep. 55
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 see...
Apr 02, 2017•26 min•Ep. 54
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 ex...
Mar 27, 2017•28 min•Ep. 53
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 e...
Mar 20, 2017•31 min•Ep. 52
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...
Mar 13, 2017•21 min•Ep. 51
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 fastin...
Mar 06, 2017•20 min•Ep. 50
The subtle ways that churches cause us to put our walls up, and why God uses broken people.
Feb 27, 2017•25 min•Ep. 49
Jerrad explains why he is convinced that Christian men shouldn't be in accountability groups.
Feb 19, 2017•24 min•Ep. 48
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.
Feb 12, 2017•33 min•Ep. 47
Most of us already know that we suck as Christian husbands and dads. Here's what we really need.
Feb 06, 2017•27 min•Ep. 46
Jerrad gives his response to the President Trump's executive order; why it hits so close to home. And shares where many of us feel we are as Christians.
Jan 30, 2017•27 min•Ep. 45
Jerrad explains three reasons why most guys aren't being the spiritual leader of their home. His answers may surprise you.
Jan 22, 2017•29 min•Ep. 44
Bryan Moffitt from Anguished Hearts (anguishedhearts.com) joins Jerrad on the podcast and shares how everyone is either running toward something or away from something. This is an interview you won't want to miss.
Jan 16, 2017•38 min•Ep. 43
What if the point of Christianity isn't just to die and go to heaven?
Jan 04, 2017•28 min•Ep. 42
There are many of you who are burned out from church activities, and I get it. Here's my thoughts as to why you feel that way and how you can fix it.
Dec 19, 2016•23 min•Ep. 41
Jerrad Lopes gives three practical and gospel-centered ways to immediately improve your marriage and parenting.
Dec 12, 2016•21 min•Ep. 40
What does it look like when a pastor who has struggled with OCD and depression starts to bring his dark secrets to the light? Listen as Joey Svendsen, co-host of the Bad Christian podcast, shares with us his journey.
Dec 04, 2016•35 min•Ep. 39
Shad Berry from Downline ministies (downlineministries.com) joins Jerrad on the Dad Tired podcast to talk about discipleship, work, and allowing the gospel to shape everything we do.
Nov 28, 2016•31 min•Ep. 38
It's easy to find guys who will watch a game with you. It's a lot harder to find guys who will constantly point you toward Jesus.
Nov 21, 2016•23 min•Ep. 37
Is there more to Christianity than church services and Bible studies? Do you feel like God is stirring something in your heart, but you can't quite figure out what to do?
Nov 15, 2016•16 min•Ep. 36
What would it look like for you to actually rest in the grace of Jesus? To be free from shame? Maybe you need to jump out of the boat.
Nov 14, 2016•25 min•Ep. 35
What does your work have to with you being a better christian, father, husband and disciple of Jesus?
Nov 08, 2016•26 min•Ep. 34
Join Jerrad on his commute to work as continues he thoughts on minimalism, shame, and the gods we make up in our head.
Nov 02, 2016•25 min•Ep. 33
God doesn't make converts & why I'm becoming a minimalist.
Oct 24, 2016•23 min•Ep. 32
In this episode, Jerrad talks about Christian community and shares an invite to an exciting opportunity.
Sep 26, 2016•24 min•Ep. 31
Author Seth Taylor (Feels Like Redemption) and creator of the My Pilgrimage Experience (XXXChurch.com) joins Jerrad Lopes to share his journey with porn addition and how he helps others find freedom.
Sep 12, 2016•36 min•Ep. 30
If you are dealing with stress, anxiety, fear, or discouragement, this could be the underlying reason as to why.
Sep 05, 2016•28 min•Ep. 29
Don't tell this lie about God.
Aug 29, 2016•26 min•Ep. 28
Executive coach Dan Foster shares his biggest mistake as a Christian husband and dad and how you can be more intentional in your life.
Aug 23, 2016•33 min•Ep. 27
