In this episode, Jerrad talks with poet, teacher, and apologist Preston Perry. Preston shares how one man changed his life by living out the gospel, not just preaching it. They talk about discipleship, evangelism, and why showing someone your life may matter more than what you say. What You’ll hear: • How Preston came to faith through real discipleship • Why Gary’s life showed him he wasn’t a Christian • What it means to invite people into your everyday life • Why the church often misses the mar...
Jan 22, 2024•42 min•Ep. 386
In this episode, Jerrad reacts to a moment between UFC fighter Sean Strickland and comedian Theo Von. Jerrad reflects on why men struggle with friendship, what real connection looks like, and how trauma often hides beneath our toughness. What You’ll Hear: • What made a UFC fighter break down on camera • Why many men carry deep pain without knowing it • How friendship is more than advice or fixing • What it means to sit with someone in their grief • Why our strongest behavior often covers our dee...
Jan 15, 2024•31 min•Ep. 385
Jerrad and Kaleb talk about fatherhood, fear, and what it means to trust God with your future. They reflect on moments that hit hard and draw from Judges 7 to show where true courage begins. This is a call for men to lead with peace, and to stop chasing comfort. To stand with courage that comes from knowing who holds tomorrow. What You’ll hear: • Why chasing the wrong things will leave you empty • What a crib and a cup of coffee taught about time • What Gideon’s story says about fear and leaders...
Jan 08, 2024•45 min•Ep. 384
As a new year begins, Jerrad opens with a call for men to lead their families in peace. He shares a vulnerable moment from his own week, reflecting on the pressure men carry. He introduces a teaching from Chris on what it means to trust God in a world full of fear. Together, they challenge men to lead from a place of rest, not reaction. What You’ll Hear: • Why peace starts with the mindset of the leader • How your mindset shapes the atmosphere of your home • How fear shows up in small decisions ...
Jan 01, 2024•43 min•Ep. 383
In this episode, Jerrad looks back on the most powerful moments from the podcast this past year. He highlights stories, truths, and challenges that hit home for him and many in the Dad Tired community. You’ll hear about friendship, failure, fatherhood, identity, spiritual warfare, and what it means to live a life that’s fully surrendered to Jesus. What You’ll Hear: • What it means to lead your home with peace, not panic • Why telling stories of God’s faithfulness matters • What to do with failur...
Dec 25, 2023•31 min•Ep. 382
Dec 11, 2023•30 min•Ep. 381
In this episode, Chris shares his eight-step plan for disciplining kids with grace. He walks through real moments from his own family, including what happens when anger shows up and how to lead through it. Drawing from Genesis 3, Chris shares what godly discipline looks like and why it’s about more than just behavior correction. What You’ll Hear: • What to do before disciplining your child • Why expectations matter more than reactions • How to tell the difference between first, second, and third...
Dec 04, 2023•34 min•Ep. 380
In this episode, Jerrad talks with Danielle Hitchen, author of Sacred Seasons and founder of Catechesis Books. They explore what Advent means, how the Church has observed it through history, and how you can lead your family through it with simple, meaningful practices. Danielle offers both the why and the how helping you slow down, reflect, and lead your kids into the bigger story of God’s work. What You’ll Hear: • What Advent is and why it matters • When it starts and how to explain it to your ...
Nov 27, 2023•40 min•Ep. 379
In this episode, Jerrad sits down with Jeremy Utley, author, speaker, and innovation expert from Stanford University. Jeremy is a husband, father of four girls, and a follower of Jesus. He shares how everyday men can walk into their jobs as disciples. Not just to work hard but to be salt and light in their workplace. They talk about: • How to have creative ideas without pressure • Why your work is not separate from your calling • What to do when you feel stuck in a job that drains you • How to b...
Nov 20, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 378
Jerrad talks with author and teacher John Mark Comer about discipleship, spiritual formation, and what it takes to follow Jesus in a culture that often pulls in the opposite direction. John Mark explains why spiritual disciplines matter, how they shape a man’s heart, and why comfort and complexity keep many men stuck. What You’ll Hear : • Why most Christians are living in the gap between belief and practice • How to become a disciple, not just a churchgoer • What apprenticeship to Jesus looks li...
Nov 13, 2023•56 min•Ep. 377
In this episode, Jerrad tells the story of two lost phones, one rebellious toddler, and a dad learning how to discipline without shame. He unpacks how anger often takes over and why the real work of discipline starts with the heart. You’ll hear biblical truth, real stories, and practical advice for disciplining with love and consistency. What You’ll Hear: • Why discipline is more than behavior correction • How sin always brings the death of something • What it means to parent the heart, not just...
Nov 06, 2023•40 min•Ep. 376
Jerrad talks with Brent Dusing, founder and CEO of True Play. Brent shares why kids need more than just safe content but gospel-centered stories that shape their identity and worldview. They discuss parenting in the digital age, how predators use online games, and why the Church must meet kids where they are. What You’ll Hear: • How much time kids actually spend on screens • Why safe content isn’t enough for Christian families • How predators are using gaming platforms • What good digital discip...
Oct 30, 2023•29 min•Ep. 375
Kaleb talks about leading in weakness. He shares a moment with his daughter that reminded him how much he needs God. He draws from 2 Corinthians 12 and shows why spiritual strength starts with honesty. Kaleb helps you see how staying present and trusting God can shape the way you lead. What You’ll Hear: • What it means to be frail but full • Why kids need to see you depend on God • How to lead from a place of weakness without shame • Why honesty builds trust more than confidence • How to ask for...
Oct 23, 2023•25 min•Ep. 374
Jerrad answers a big question many Christian parents face each October ; what do we do with Halloween? He breaks down the history, looks at biblical teaching, and lays out three responses Christians can take: reject, receive, or redeem. Tune in to lead your family with wisdom through hard cultural questions. What You’ll Hear: • What the Bible says and doesn’t say about Halloween • The difference between clear commands and conscience issues • How to use scripture to make wise decisions • Why unit...
Oct 16, 2023•31 min•Ep. 373
Jerrad sits down with pastor and author Levi Lusko to talk about parenting, friendship, and what it means to be present in a lonely world. Levi shares about his relationship with his dad, how that shaped his own parenting, and why real friendship takes more than good intentions. What You’ll Hear: • Why friendship is essential for spiritual and emotional health • What Levi learned from his dad about presence and integrity • How loneliness is harming families and communities • Why men often don’t ...
Oct 09, 2023•30 min•Ep. 372
In this episode, Jerrad reflects on a recent moment at the Dad Tired retreat and how God wouldn’t stop pressing into his heart. He shares how we often want God to speak to others but not to us. This episode is a challenge to check where you’ve grown comfortable, and whether you're still all in. You’ll hear: • Why God keeps poking at the places we’d rather ignore • How the Holy Spirit annoys us to pull us closer • What it means to follow Jesus with your whole life • Why past faith doesn’t replace...
Oct 02, 2023•36 min•Ep. 371
Greg joins Jerrad to share his story as a dentist, pastor, and father of nine. He opens up about work, calling, and what it looks like to honor God through your job. He challenges men to stop compartmentalizing their faith and work, and to start seeing Monday mornings as part of their mission. You’ll hear: • Why work is not a curse, but a calling • How Greg found purpose in the marketplace • What it means to steward your work, not just survive it • How God shaped his life through loss, disabilit...
Sep 25, 2023•37 min•Ep. 370
Jerrad is joined by therapist and longtime friend Casey to talk about what our bodies reveal about our inner lives. They share real moments where anxiety, stress, and fear showed up first in the body. You’ll hear how recognizing these signals can help you lead with more self-awareness and care. What You’ll Hear: • How to notice physical signs of stress • Why your body responds before your words do • What a tight jaw or flushed face might be saying • How unresolved pain shows up in the body • Why...
Sep 18, 2023•37 min•Ep. 369
Jerrad invites you to take a hard look at what’s really driving your life. Every man wrestles with something that competes for his heart. It might be control, comfort, or the need to be seen. These things don’t always look like sin, but they slowly take the place only God should hold. In this episode, Jerrad walks through how to recognize the patterns in your thoughts, actions, and habits that reveal your true loyalties. He shares how these hidden priorities show up in your parenting, marriage, ...
Sep 11, 2023•31 min•Ep. 368
Kaleb and Jerrad reflect on a teaching from Luke 16 and what it means to be faithful in the little things. They talk about how the smallest choices ; a thought, a word, a hidden act are shaping who you're becoming. Integrity isn’t built in big moments. It's formed in quiet, daily decisions when no one else is watching. What You’ll Hear: • Why integrity begins in the unseen places • How faithfulness in small things leads to trust in big things • What Jesus teaches about managing what’s not your o...
Sep 04, 2023•50 min•Ep. 367
Jay Kim joins Jerrad to talk about how digital habits are shaping our spiritual lives, our families, and the kind of men we’re becoming. They discuss how easy access to information affects attention, prayer, and parenting. Jay shares practical steps for raising kids who know how to live offline. What You'll Hear: How digital distractions are shaping our brains What a tech-free evening looks like in Jay's home Why spiritual attention matters more than good intentions How smartphones are changing ...
Aug 28, 2023•38 min•Ep. 366
Aaron and Jennifer Smith join Jerrad to talk about how prayer has shaped their marriage. They open up about the real struggles they faced early on, including physical pain, unmet expectations, and emotional disconnection. The conversation dives into why small arguments often reveal deeper wounds and how couples can move toward healing. They show how spiritual and emotional intimacy are connected, and how prayer can soften hearts, rebuild trust, and deepen love. What You'll Hear: • Why surface-le...
Aug 21, 2023•34 min•Ep. 365
Jerrad shares a personal story that leads into a powerful teaching on what it means to live a crucified life as a dad. He shares the difference between just showing up and truly leading your family in the Spirit. This is a call to die to pride, ego, and selfish ambition, to become a dad who mirrors Christ, not just in presence but in posture. What You'll Hear: The Galatians 2 confrontation between Paul and Peter What it means to be a present and crucified father The difference between cultural g...
Aug 14, 2023•23 min•Ep. 364
Chris Witt joins Jerrad for a conversation on what it means to be an intentional father. As a dad of grown sons and now a grandfather, Chris reflects on the rhythms, words, and habits that helped shape his boys into godly men. He shares how simple things like a shared language of manhood left a lasting impact. He also shares why being a present dad means choosing purpose over passivity. What You’ll Hear How to disciple your kids even when it seems like they’re not listening The power of yearly “...
Aug 07, 2023•35 min•Ep. 363
Jerrad and Layla have an honest conversation about spiritual growth, emotional maturity, and what it looks like to share the mental load in marriage. Layla opens up about her journey from spiritual complacency to discipline, and how one small decision changed everything. They also dive into parenting, baptism, moving across the country, and how to lead your family with humility and purpose. What You’ll Hear: What it looks like to move from spiritual apathy to daily discipline Why abiding in Chri...
Jul 31, 2023•54 min•Ep. 362
Jerrad shares a powerful message on what it means to be both protector and peacemaker in a culture where those ideas often feel at odds. From an unexpected lesson while watching a duck guard its family, to deep reflection on Jesus’ words in Matthew 5, this episode challenges men to take spiritual ownership of their homes. Jerrad unpacks how true peace isn’t passive—it’s courageous, intentional, and rooted in the heart of a father who fights for his family’s physical and spiritual well-being. Wha...
Jul 24, 2023•28 min•Ep. 361
Many Christian parents fear their kids will one day walk away from their faith. In this episode, Jerrad explores six of the most common reasons students (and adults) backslide. Drawing from years of youth ministry and personal parenting experience, he shares clear warning signs and biblical wisdom to help you disciple your kids toward long-term faithfulness. Tune in to learn how to spot the subtle patterns that pull families away from Jesus; and what you can do today to fight for your child’s he...
Jul 17, 2023•29 min•Ep. 360
Jerrad talks with Todd Nettleton from Voice of the Martyrs. They share stories from Christians who follow Jesus in places where faith is dangerous. Todd tells what he has seen in countries like North Korea and Iran. These believers face jail, beatings, and even death. Still, they stay faithful. Their stories remind us what it means to truly follow Christ. What You’ll Hear: What’s happening with persecuted Christians around the world Why North Korea remains the most dangerous place for believers ...
Jul 10, 2023•36 min•Ep. 359
Jerrad sits down with Louie Giglio to talk about what it means to see God as a perfect Father. Louie shares stories about his own dad, his struggles with approval and control. He also looks back to the moment he realized his view of God had been shaped by wounds he didn’t even know he had. This conversation will help you rethink who God really is and how your identity as His child changes everything. Tune in to discover how healing your view of God can transform your life as a dad, husband, and ...
Jul 03, 2023•41 min•Ep. 358
Jerrad talks with counselor and author Sissy Goff about parenting with peace. Sissy shares why today’s parents are more anxious than ever, how that anxiety gets passed down, and what you can do to change the tone of your home. They also talk about the mental load in marriage, the pressure to parent perfectly, and the quiet strength kids find in calm, connected dads. Tune in to learn how to recognize your own worry, take back peace, and lead your family with steady confidence. What You’ll Hear: W...
Jun 26, 2023•33 min•Ep. 357
