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Dad Tired

Jerrad Lopesdadtired.com
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.
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Episodes

Four Styles Of Parenting

Hosts Jerrad Lopes and Chris Hilken sit down to discuss four different parenting styles. Which one do you resonate with most?

Nov 07, 202250 minEp. 325

Explaining The Trinity To Your Kids

Have you ever felt stuck trying to explain the trinity to your kids? In this episode, pastor Chris Hilken shares the theology of the trinity, and practical ways to explain it to your children.

Oct 17, 202225 minEp. 322

Would Jesus Celebrate Halloween?

What are your thoughts on Halloween? Do you know why you think what you do? Do you have a game-plan to teach your kids about Halloween and why you've made the decision you have regarding the holiday? In today's episode, Chris Hilken teaches the history of Halloween, and what the Bible has to say about it.

Oct 03, 202230 minEp. 320

Becoming A Man Your Family Wants To Follow (with Leila Lopes)

Are you the kind of man your wife and kids feel comfortable following? What does that even look like to lead your family? Sit down with host Jerrad Lopes and his wife Leila to talk about what it looks like to be a man who leads his family well (and the times when a wife will feel uncomfortable following her husband's leadership)

Sep 26, 202246 minEp. 319

Does Your Marriage Reflect The Gospel?

On today's episode of the Dad Tired podcast, listen as Jerrad and the "Check Your Vertical" podcast share their raw stories of God redeeming their marriages and how that reflects that gospel.

Sep 19, 202251 minEp. 318

Grief, Miscarriage & Infertility (with Eric Schumacher)

Very rarely do men have conversations about miscarriage and the grief that it can cause a family. In today's episode of the Dad Tired podcast, host Jerrad Lopes sits down with pastor Eric Schumacher to talk about the pain of miscarriage, how a man can grieve well, and how he can lead his family during this painful time.

Sep 12, 202245 minEp. 317

Universalism: Do All Paths Lead To Heaven?

On today's episode of the Dad Tired podcast, pastor Chris Hilken addresses the questions that many of your children will wrestle with: Do all paths lead to heaven? Questions for your local meet-up: Do all belief systems lead to Salvation? How do you respect other belief systems while still holding truth that all religions are not the same? Do you believe that Jesus is the only way to heaven like he claims in John 14:6? Is there value in learning the difference between the God of the Bible and th...

Sep 05, 202237 minEp. 316

When Is Busy Too Busy (with Leila Lopes)

In today's episode of the Dad Tired podcast, Jerrad is joined by his wife Leila to talk about a variety of issues facing most families: being too busy, dealing with grief, starting schooling, making big family decisions, and so much more. Questions for your local meet-up: What do you need to seek Gods wisdom in with your wife? What do you need to step into even though it doesn’t seem that it doesn’t seem easy or there is a peace around it? Do you need to parent with the perspective that you’re t...

Aug 29, 202240 minEp. 315

A Rebel's Manifesto (with Sean McDowell)

Following Jesus has never been harder. In a culture that glamorizes sex, chases fame, and shames those who dont fall in line, it takes a rebel to be a Christian. In today's interview, Sean McDowell sits down with host Jerrad Lopes to encourage and inspire a generation of rebels who will dare to stand up to the madness in a just and loving manner. “We have to be living in a way that our kids find compelling” -Sean McDowell Do you think your kids think “I want what my parents have!”? Why or why no...

Aug 22, 202239 minEp. 314

Star Wars, The Bible & Why Didn't God Make Things More Clear?

If you put the 66 books of the Bible into just one sentence, what would you say the Bible is all about? In today's episode, Chris Hilken talks through some confusion of the Bible and what it means for us as dads who are trying to lead our family well. Podcast Discussion Questions for your Meet Up Group: Do you see yourself as a theologian? Why or why not? How can you become a better theologian? What’s the Bible about? If you had just one sentence, what would you say? Do you see the topics (marri...

Aug 08, 202222 minEp. 312

Making Your Marriage A Fortress (with Gary Thomas)

Every marriage will face disaster. Illness or cancer. Job loss or financial burdens. Addiction. Anxiety. Infidelity. Loss of faith. It's not a question of if your marriage will face trials. It's a question of when . Whether you've been married for five years or fifty, your marriage will either become part of the problem or part of the solution, and it's within your power to ensure your marriage is prepared for those seasons, is a place of refuge and safety throughout those seasons, and can recov...

Aug 01, 202242 minEp. 311

Taking Control Of The Conversation In Your Head (with Patrick Morley)

On today's episode of the Dad Tired podcast, host Jerrad Lopes sits down with Patrick Morley to talk about the Four Voices playing out in the heads of most men. Questions for your local meet up: Do you know God loves you because he made you or are you working hard to be acceptable to God? Do you need to accept God‘s grace? The 4 voices in your head: The world, the flesh, the devil, the Holy Spirit. What voice do you feel like you hear the most? Is there one of those voices that you struggle to h...

Jul 25, 202246 minEp. 310

Becoming Good Rememberers

On today's episode of the Dad Tired podcast, host Jerrad Lopes shares what it looks like to teach our children how to remember the faithfulness of God, and why that's so critical to their faith journey. Questions for your local meet up: Do you trust the good reputation of God? How can you impart this on your family and children? Are you good at remembering the Goodness of God? How do you mark specific seasons in your life? If you are not, how would you like to mark specific seasons in your life?...

Jul 18, 202225 minEp. 309

Liturgy Leads To Family Worship (with Winfield Bevins)

In today's episode, host Jerrad Lopes sits down with Pastor and Author Winfield Bevins to talk about how liturgy leads to family worship. Questions for your local meet up: Are you familiar with liturgical practices, or are they fairly new to you? The liturgical structure of the early church would have been to gather, read the scriptures, eat, and then be sent out. In what ways can you model this structure in your home and with your family? When thinking about “gathering”, who in your current lif...

Jul 11, 202249 minEp. 308

The Actions 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? In episode two of the Killing The Myths of Spiritual Leadership Series, we talk about the actions that spiritual leaders take. Questions for your meet-up: God used Jesus to make peace with the world and show people what the kingdom is like. Now, as Jesus followers, or ‘ambassadors’, we are called to show our family what the kingdom is like....

Jul 04, 202232 minEp. 307

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 ...

Jun 27, 202233 minEp. 306

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 ...

Jun 20, 202250 minEp. 305

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.html Join the online Dad Tired community: https://connect.dadtired.com Discussion 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...

Jun 13, 202244 minEp. 304

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 09, 202226 minEp. 303

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 06, 202255 minEp. 302

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 30, 202238 minEp. 300

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 23, 202229 minEp. 298

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?

May 19, 202229 minEp. 297
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