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Dad Tired

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,

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6:56

Who Are You Ignoring Right Now?

Dad Tired ·

2026/04/16

New to Dad Tired? Click HERE for a FREE GiftJesus didn’t avoid Samaria—He walked straight into it.In this devotional from John 4, we’re reminded that:We often ignore the very people Jesus would pursueWe carry the gift of living waterAnd we’ve been sent on mission, whether we realize it or notSimple. Direct. But it’ll challenge the way you move through your day.

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41:55

Jesus Isn’t Your Consultant… He’s Your King

Dad Tired ·

2026/04/13

Most men don’t reject Jesus—they reshape Him.In this conversation with Kyle Idleman, we unpack what it really means to follow Jesus as Messiah and King, not just Savior.If your faith feels shallow, comfortable, or disconnected from real life… this might be why.Mentioned in today's Episode:- Dad Tired One Dy Conferences - Attend the Annual Retreat- Become a Dad Tired Partner- Shop the Dad Tired Store- Cozy Earth BOGO: DADTIREDBOGO- Kyle's new book

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7:50

Even While You’re “Asleep”… God Is Working

Dad Tired ·

2026/04/09

You feel stuck. Like you're not growing. Like you're failing more than you're winning.But in Genesis 15, God shows us something powerful:The promise doesn’t depend on you.While Abram was asleep… God made a covenant with Himself.Meaning—God will finish what He started in you.So take a breath today. You’re not behind.God’s not done with you.

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47:35

Fix Your Money, Find Your Peace: George Kamel

Dad Tired ·

2026/04/06

Most guys don’t feel broke because they don’t make enough money…They feel broke because everything feels out of control.In this episode, I sit down with George Kamel to talk about something we don’t address enough as men:👉 the connection between your money… and your peaceWe talk about:why so many men feel financially overwhelmed (even with good income)how money stress is quietly affecting your marriage and leadershipthe trap of thinking “I just need to make more”how to actually get control

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5:21

Why Jesus Won’t Answer Your Prayer the Way You Want

Dad Tired ·

2026/04/02

Palm Sunday began with “Hosanna”… and ended with “Crucify Him.”Why? Because Jesus didn’t meet their expectations.In this episode, we wrestle with a hard truth: sometimes Jesus won’t fix the thing you’re asking Him to fix—because He’s going after something deeper.The question is… if He doesn’t show up the way you hoped, will you still trust Him as King?

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55:12

The Lie Every Man Believes About His Past

Dad Tired ·

2026/03/30

Mentioned in today's Episode:- Dad Tired One Dy Conferences - Attend the Annual Retreat- Become a Dad Tired Partner- Shop the Dad Tired Store- Prison FellowshipMost men carry a story they’re ashamed of.Bad decisions.A past they wish they could erase.A quiet fear that maybe they’ve already messed things up too badly.Jermaine Wilson knows that feeling.By 15 he was in juvenile corrections.By 19 he was in prison again… holding his baby son and wondering if he would ever become the man his

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5:49

If God Is In You… Why Doesn’t It Feel Like It?

Dad Tired ·

2026/03/26

Ever feel like you’re doing all of this on your own?Work, marriage, parenting… it can feel heavy.But Jesus made a promise in John 14—He wouldn’t leave you as an orphan.In this episode, a simple but powerful reminder:you’re not alone… and you were never meant to live like you are.

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37:50

Losing $5,000,000 Strengthened His Faith

Dad Tired ·

2026/03/23

What would you do if $5 million was on the line?In this episode, Jerrad sits down with Beast Games runner-up Cory Sims — the fan favorite who captured hearts by refusing to compromise his faith and integrity.Cory shares what it was like to:• Compete for 42 days without phones or outside contact• Face life-changing decisions with $5 million on the line• Lose the final challenge — and discover God had a bigger planWe also talk about fatherhood, faith under pressure, and the surprising lesson

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50:30

The Marriage Pattern Almost Every Couple Falls Into

Dad Tired ·

2026/03/16

Mentioned in today's Episode:- The Kids Go Bible - Love & Respect Book- Dad Tired One Dy Conferences - Lightbulb Moments in Marriage Book- Become a Dad Tired Partner- Shop the Dad Tired StoreMost couples don’t wake up thinking: “How can I frustrate my spouse today?”And yet we still end up in the same exhausting cycle.She feels unloved.He feels disrespected.She pushes harder.He shuts down.Round and round it goes.Today Dr. Emerson Eggerichs—author of Love & Respect—joins Jerrad to

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44:58

Every Moment Holy: Seeing the Sacred in the Ordinary

Dad Tired ·

2026/03/09

Stay up to date: Subscribe to the NewsletterHe spent years building a creative career, only to watch it completely unravel.He assumed he could fix it, hustling harder to avoid going backwards financially.That was his story.For years, author Doug McKelvey chased commercial success as a songwriter and scriptwriter—until a devastating season in his late 40s stripped away his pride. In that dark place, he realized how inadequate his ability to truly love his family was without Jesus.Until a

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8:15

Come to Guatemala with us!

Dad Tired ·

2026/03/05

For years, Dad Tired founder Jerrad Lopes has dreamed about taking dads and their families on a mission trip together. In this episode, he shares an exciting new opportunity for Dad Tired families to serve alongside him and his own family in Guatemala in October 2026.The trip will partner with the missions organization Adventures in Missions to serve local communities outside Guatemala City. Families will have opportunities to participate in meaningful work such as serving in children’s

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60:52

The Pattern Destroys Most Men

Dad Tired ·

2026/03/02

Host a conference at your church: LEARN MOREThere’s a pattern in Scripture that shows up again and again:See.Desire.Take.From Adam to David… and now to us.In this episode, Jerrad sits down with Joel Muddamalle about the unseen spiritual realities shaping our homes—and how everyday temptations (work, lust, alcohol, ambition) fit into a much bigger story.If you’ve ever felt like something deeper is at work beneath the surface of your struggles, this conversation will help you put language to

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23:02

From Addiction to Freedom: A Dad Tired Listener’s Story

Dad Tired ·

2026/02/23

Stay up to date: Subscribe to the Newsletter Most men don’t believe freedom is possible.They assume they’ll carry shame, addiction, and secrets for the rest of their lives.That was his story too.For years, he struggled silently with porn, lust, and shame—even while loving his wife, following Jesus, and doing everything he thought a “good Christian man” was supposed to do.Until one conversation changed everything.In this powerful and deeply honest episode, a Dad Tired listener shares his

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6:10

For Overwhelmed Christian Dads

Dad Tired ·

2026/02/18

If you feel like you’re drowning right now… this one’s for you.Trying to follow Jesus with integrity.Trying to love your wife well.Trying to disciple your kids.Trying to provide and carry the weight of responsibility.That’s four heavy bags already.And then the world keeps asking for more.More opinions.More commitments.More distractions.More “opportunities.”In today’s episode, we talk about why it’s okay to say, “My hands are full.”Why you don’t have to carry every bag handed to you.And why

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29:08

The Tragedy of Almost Following Jesus

Dad Tired ·

2026/02/16

Today's Sponsor: The Go BibleHave you ever told Jesus, “I’ll follow you”… but deep down knew there were conditions?In Luke 9, Jesus encounters three men who all say they want to follow Him. One is overly excited but hasn’t counted the cost. One delays, waiting for a more convenient time. And one wants Jesus—but still keeps looking back.Each one is close. But none fully surrender.In this message, we explore the uncomfortable truth about discipleship: following Jesus will cost you everything

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9:06

Don’t Judge Your Faith by a Snapshot

Dad Tired ·

2026/02/11

If you zoom into any single moment of someone’s life, you can draw the wrong conclusion.David looks like a hero… until you keep reading.Peter looks unshakable… until the denial.Moses, Abraham—faithful men with very uneven stories.And the same is true for us.In this episode, Jerrad invites you to zoom out on your faith journey. Discipleship isn’t an “up and to the right” chart. It’s more like the stock market—ups, downs, setbacks, growth—all held together by a faithful God who finishes what

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5:14

Where Discipleship Really Happens

Dad Tired ·

2026/02/10

Dadology Parenting Conference for DadsMost of the discipleship we’ll ever do as fathers happens inside the four walls of our home.In today’s Dad Tired Devotional, Jerrad reflects on how limited our hands-on time with our kids really is—and why that makes our homes sacred ground. He invites fathers into a simple, practical exercise: finding quiet time to walk through their home and pray over each space, each child, and their marriage.This isn’t about fear or perfection. It’s about taking

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8:53

Remembering Death Brings Freedom, Not Fear

Dad Tired ·

2026/02/09

Join us in San Diego for our Dad Conference: dadtired.com/dadologyWe’re exhausted because we’re treating temporary things like they’re eternal.In today’s Dad Tired Devotional, Jerrad reflects on how Scripture constantly reminds us that this life is short—and how remembering eternity actually brings freedom, not fear. From a simple moment at a red light to the words of James, Peter, and the Psalms, this episode is a quiet invitation to zoom out, regain perspective, and stop letting temporary

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4:47

Why Vague Prayers Keep Men Stuck

Dad Tired ·

2026/02/04

There’s a moment in Mark 10 where Jesus stops everything for a blind man crying out on the side of the road.Bartimaeus doesn’t pray a polished prayer.He doesn’t say the right words.He just asks for mercy.And when the crowd tells him to be quiet, he cries out even louder.In this short devotional, we talk about why so many men stay vague with God, why the crowd often pressures us to keep it together, and why Jesus asks a simple but confronting question:“What do you want me to do for you?”You

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4:23

Why Your Body Panics Even When Your Life Is “Fine”

Dad Tired ·

2026/02/03

This week was heavy — not because something catastrophic happened, but because my body acted like it did.Tight chest. Tense shoulders. Headaches. No sleep.And that disconnect can be confusing for a lot of men. You know things aren’t a big deal… but your nervous system doesn’t agree.In this episode, I talk about how trauma memory works, why even a small overlap with past pain can send your body into full survival mode, and why Jesus’ words in John 14:27 matter more than ever when your body

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