Jerrad talks with Levi and Jennie Lusko about walking through grief, parenting in pain, and choosing to trust God when everything falls apart. They share what it was like to lose their five-year-old daughter and how that tragedy shaped the way they lead, love, and live today. This is a raw conversation about suffering, faith, and the goodness of God in the middle of heartbreak. Tune in to learn how to anchor your family in hope, even in your hardest seasons. What You’ll Hear: What Levi and Jenni...
Jun 19, 2023•54 min•Ep. 356
Jerrad sits down with Justin Whitmel Earley to talk about why men often drift into isolation and how to push back against it. Justin shares the biblical and personal reasons friendship matters, and how to build deep, life-giving relationships even in a fast-paced and lonely culture. This episode is for every guy who feels alone, overwhelmed, or just unsure how to form lasting friendships. What You’ll Hear: Why loneliness is a spiritual issue, not just a social one How friendship shapes your walk...
Jun 12, 2023•37 min•Ep. 355
In this epiode, Jerrad reflects on how anxiety has become a norm in modern parenting—and what Jesus has to say about it. He shares honest stories about mental health, stress, and the lies we believe when we try to control everything. Through Scripture and personal loss, he walks through a better way of thinking, feeling, and leading your family. Jesus didn’t just say “stop worrying.” He invited us to consider the ravens. Tune in to learn how renewing your mind can reshape your home. What You’ll ...
Jun 05, 2023•29 min•Ep. 354
Jerrad talks with Ed Drew about how to help kids find their identity in Christ. Ed shares how the church can support families, why identity matters more than behavior, and how to respond when kids feel lost, anxious, or confused. This is a practical and gospel-rooted conversation for every parent who wants to raise secure kids in an insecure world. What You’ll Hear: Why your child’s identity matters more than their behavior How the church can help raise confident, Christ-rooted kids Ways to shif...
May 29, 2023•39 min•Ep. 353
Jerrad sits down with Paul David Tripp to talk about the real goal of parenting. Paul shares why behavior change isn’t enough and how heart transformation only happens through God. They talk about what gets in the way, how parents often carry pressure they were never meant to hold, and why grace is what shapes lasting change. Tune in to hear how lasting change in your home starts with trust in God, not perfect parenting. What You’ll Hear: Why you can’t change your child’s heart—and you’re not su...
May 22, 2023•27 min•Ep. 352
In this episode, Jerrad shares how a small moment in the kitchen led to two days of silence. What seemed like a simple argument uncovered old pressure, unspoken expectations, and a deep fear of not being enough. He reflects on how that pattern formed in childhood, how it still shows up today, and what it looks like to let Jesus into places marked by shame and performance. Tune in to hear how honesty can lead to healing, even in the quiet places you try to ignore. What You’ll Hear: How unhealed w...
May 15, 2023•23 min•Ep. 351
In this episode, Jerrad and Kaleb Allen talk about spiritual warfare—specifically in the lives of children. Kaleb shares how moments of anger and insecurity in his home opened his eyes to something deeper happening in his kids’ hearts. He reflects on why discipline isn't always just about behavior, and how parents can miss the spiritual battle taking place underneath the surface. Together they talk about identity, prayer, and what it means to protect your home without fear or pressure. Tune in t...
May 08, 2023•35 min•Ep. 350
In this episode, Jerrad shares the burden of watching good men fall. Not because they wanted to, but because they fed something that eventually took over. He talks about hidden addictions, quiet compromises, and the kind of decisions that seem small until they’re not. He tells the story of what it means to let sin grow, how it steals joy and freedom, and what it looks like to cut it out before it cuts you down. This is about finishing well, not through willpower, but by starving what’s trying to...
May 01, 2023•24 min•Ep. 349
In this episode, Jerrad sits down with Kyle Idleman to talk about what it means to move from admiration to transformation. Kyle reflects on the challenge of being a father who wants to fix things but has to face the fear of not being in control. He shares stories of failure, frustration, and how real connection with Jesus shapes who we are at home. They also explore how staying connected to Christ produces lasting fruit in a world pushing performance. Tune in to hear how surrender leads to stren...
Apr 24, 2023•40 min•Ep. 348
In this episode, Jerrad reflects on what it means to be a dad who is fully present. He shares how growing up without his dad shaped the way he parents now. He also talks about how easy it is to be physically home but mentally somewhere else. Through Scripture, he traces the story of a God who shows up, and what that means for dads who want to lead with presence. Tune in to hear what it means to dwell with your kids the way God dwells with you. What You’ll Hear: Why presence matters more than per...
Apr 17, 2023•24 min•Ep. 347
In this episode, Jerrad sits down with Jake Bodine to talk about the kind of hope that reaches beyond prison walls. Jake shares how his relationship with his father shaped his early struggles and how God used that brokenness to lead him into prison ministry. He tells stories from inside the walls—about the men he meets, the families impacted, and the surprising hunger for God in places most people overlook. Tune in to hear how the gospel moves through the darkest places and why no one is too far...
Apr 10, 2023•42 min•Ep. 346
In this episode, Jerrad shares what happened when he said yes to something that seemed simple and ended up with more than he expected. He reflects on a small coaching job that turned into a heavy load and how that experience mirrors the call to follow Jesus. Over time, what starts with excitement often turns into something harder and holier. Jerrad walks through the life of Peter and how Jesus kept asking one question, even when things got tough. Tune in to hear why following Jesus means saying ...
Apr 03, 2023•30 min•Ep. 345
In this episode, Jerrad shares a chapter from the Dad Tired Mixtape audiobook. He tells a story from early parenting; one night when exhaustion and insecurity hit hard. It raised a question he hadn’t fully answered: Are we praying with our kids the way we should? He discusses the barriers that keep dads from praying out loud with their children. Jerrad also reflects on how Jesus prayed: simple, honest, and from the heart. Then he connects it to what it means to lead your family in prayer today. ...
Mar 27, 2023•19 min•Ep. 344
Host Jerrad Lopes shares a recent story of when he felt stuck as a dad and how he handled it. Listen as he helps listeners process their own feelings of inadequacy and how they can point they can still point their family toward a better father.
Mar 20, 2023•22 min•Ep. 343
Host Jerrad Lopes sits down with award-winning actor Paul Walter Hauser and his wife Amy to hear the story of God's radical redemption of their hearts, marriage, and family.
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 342
Host Jerrad Lopes sits down with award winning hip hop artist KB to discuss what it looks like to parent your child's heart vs. just parenting their behavior. The pair also talk about what it looks like to succeed in your home life as much as you do your work life.
Mar 06, 2023•29 min•Ep. 341
Host Jerrad Lopes sits down with The Prophecy Pros to talk Biblical Prophecy, The End Times, and other things dads should know.
Feb 27, 2023•39 min•Ep. 340
On today's episode hosts Jerrad Lopes and Chris Hilken sit down to discuss what is happening at Asbury University, and how we respond as spiritual leaders.
Feb 21, 2023•32 min•Ep. 339
Join hosts Jerrad Lopes as he sits down with a fellow Dad Tired community member Stockton Shultz to discuss what it looks like to be a spiritual leader who practically gets his house in order from a financial perspective.
Feb 20, 2023•43 min•Ep. 338
How do you continue to invest into your marriage when you're working, have young kids, and are living a busy life? Too many couples live within a marriage account that is dangerously low. Join host Jerrad Lopes as he shares what it looks like to practically invest into your marriage before it runs empty.
Feb 13, 2023•27 min•Ep. 337
Jerrad sits down with Ken Harrison, President of Promise Keepers, to discuss what it looks like to become a man of courage in a cowardly world.
Feb 06, 2023•34 min•Ep. 336
Today Jerrad sits down with recording artist Billy Ballenger to hear his amazing testimony of God's redemption.
Jan 30, 2023•54 min•Ep. 335
Today Jerrad is joined by counselor Rob Jackson (MS, LCP) from Focus on the Family to discuss how men can become holistically healthy.
Jan 23, 2023•43 min•Ep. 334
Sit down with Pastor Chris Hilken as he teaches dads how to lead families who 'remember'.
Jan 16, 2023•23 min•Ep. 333
They say nearly half of our kids will walk away from their faith by the time they leave the house. More and more Christians are deconstructing their faith and leaving the Christian community altogether. What's behind this trend and how do we address it as parents?
Jan 02, 2023•40 min•Ep. 332
Today Chris Hilken shares the common reasons behind why dads feel anger, why we often lose our temper, and how to practically manage your anger as the spiritual leader of your home.
Dec 26, 2022•29 min•Ep. 331
Today Jerrad sits down with NFL Hall of Fame legend Ben Roethlisberger to talk about spiritual leadership, true and honest intimacy in marriage, God's calling for men, and of course, football.
Dec 19, 2022•39 min•Ep. 330
Jerrad shares that fight that changed his life, how it might impact your marriage, and what this means for the future.
Dec 12, 2022•26 min•Ep. 329
In today's episode, Jerrad shares personal stories of raising strong-willed children and offers encouragement to parents doing the same.
Dec 05, 2022•27 min•Ep. 328
Host Jerrad Lopes is joined by authors Jane Tooher and Graham Beynon to discuss the role of women in church (and home), complementarianism, and why this subject matters to us as husbands and fathers.
Nov 28, 2022•34 min•Ep. 327
