Dad Tired

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 programs, supporting local ministries, building safer cooking stoves for families, and potentially helping build a home for someone in need. 

But this trip is about more than service projects. It’s about expanding perspective, strengthening faith, and helping dads and their kids experience the global Church together. Jerrad shares why these kinds of trips can be spiritually transformative and why he believes every Christian family should consider stepping outside their comfort zone to see what God is doing around the world. 

Because this is the first Dad Tired mission trip, the team will be intentionally small—only 6–7 families total. In this episode, Jerrad explains the vision for the trip, what families can expect, and how listeners can apply to join.

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 plan

We also talk about fatherhood, faith under pressure, and the surprising lesson Cory learned after walking away without the money.

Turns out… some things are worth more than $5 million.

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 peace

We talk about:

• why so many men feel financially overwhelmed (even with good income)
• how money stress is quietly affecting your marriage and leadership
• the trap of thinking “I just need to make more”
• how to actually get control of your finances (practically, not theoretically)
• and why financial peace is a discipleship issue, not just a math problem

If you’ve ever felt behind, stressed, or unsure where your money is going…

this one’s for you.

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.

What happens when God interrupts the dream you worked your whole life to build?

In this episode of the Dad Tired Podcast, Jerrad sits down with country music songwriter and artist Drew Parker for one of the most honest conversations we’ve ever had.

Drew shares his journey from writing number one songs, touring stadiums, and chasing success—to realizing he was spiritually immature, driven by insecurity, and living for approval. Then came a prayer asking God to be unmistakably clear… and five days later, an answer he couldn’t ignore.

Together, we talk about:

• The quiet lie that drives many men
• Fame, insecurity, and the need to prove yourself
• What spiritual immaturity looks like in grown men
• Why men are afraid to be fully known
• Fatherhood, obedience, and legacy
• What changes when a man finally takes God seriously

This episode is for the man who loves Jesus—but knows something deeper is missing.

Strong families begin with healed men.

What if the reason you keep reacting, withdrawing, or losing patience isn’t about your present—but your past?

In this episode, Jerrad unpacks Step 3 of the Seven Steps of Discipleship: Addressing Past Wounds—a practical and gospel-centered conversation about facing the pain we’ve carried instead of burying it. With honesty and compassion, he walks men through why ignoring our wounds doesn’t make them disappear; it just makes them leak into our marriage, our parenting, and our leadership.

Through biblical truth, personal story, and real-world guidance, Jerrad helps you see that this step isn’t about fixing yourself—it’s about inviting God into the places you’ve avoided for too long.

With a mix of vulnerability and hope, this episode will help you:

• Recognize how unhealed wounds shape your reactions and relationships
• Connect the dots between your pain and the lies you believe
• Learn a simple 4-part process for addressing wounds (Scripture, Naming, Writing, Sharing)
• Discover how to speak gospel truth to yourself
• Take the first step toward becoming a healed man who leads a healthy family

Whether you’ve minimized your pain, masked it with work, or felt like your story doesn’t matter, this episode is a reminder that strong families begin with healed men—and healing starts when you face what’s been buried.

Prayer:
“Father, reveal the wounds I’ve tried to hide. Give me courage to bring them into the light, and remind me that Your grace is big enough to heal every part of my story.”

Scriptures Mentioned:
Psalm 34:18
James 5:16
John 8:32
Isaiah 61:1
2 Corinthians 12:9

What happens when one man devotes his whole life to prayer? In this  episode, Kaleb Allen shares the  story of John Hyde—known as “Praying Hyde”—a missionary to India whose hidden life with God shook nations. Hyde’s devotion wasn’t loud or public, but it was deep, consistent, and marked by sacrificial love.

Kaleb weaves Hyde’s story with Scripture, church history, and a connection to Joseph of Arimathea’s tenderness at the cross, inviting Christian men to step into a quiet, faithful life shaped by love, not performance.
If your spiritual life feels tired or distracted, this episode calls you back to where true power begins: in the presence of God.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why devotion is about consistency, not perfection
• How prayer shapes legacy—even across generations
• Why real intercession is born from brokenness, not pressure
• The story of John Hyde’s increasing burden for souls
• How sacrifice, fasting, and prayer brought revival in India
• What Joseph of Arimathea’s act of love teaches us about the cross

📖 Scriptures References:

1. Matthew 9:37–38 
2. Psalm 51:17
3. John 11, Isaiah 53
4. Mark 15 

What if healing isn’t found in isolation, but in the presence of brothers who know the worst about you and love you anyway?

In this episode, Jerrad unpacks Step 2 of the Seven Steps of Discipleship: Find Your Brotherhood: a conversation about why God never intended men to walk alone. Through biblical truth, personal story, and raw honesty, he explores why confession, friendship, and brotherhood aren’t optional extras in the Christian life, they’re essential for healing.

Later in the episode, Jerrad is joined by Nick, a Dad Tired listener who shares how brotherhood changed everything for him, from addiction and isolation to freedom and deep friendship. Together they paint a picture of what real, gospel-centered friendships can look like for men who are ready to stop pretending and start healing.

With a mix of vulnerability and hope, this episode will help you:

• Understand why it’s not good for man to be alone (Genesis 2)
• Recognize how brotherhood leads to real healing (James 5:16)
• Learn how confession brings both forgiveness and restoration
• Discover practical ways to build honest friendships
• See why every man needs a circle of brothers before he can lead his family well

Whether you’ve been burned by shallow friendships or you’re just tired of trying to follow Jesus alone, this episode is a reminder that strong families begin with healed men, and healed men don’t heal alone.

Prayer:
“Father, help me find and build the kind of friendships that bring healing. Give me brothers who will know me fully and love me still.”

Scriptures Mentioned:
Genesis 2:18
James 5:16
Proverbs 27:17
Ecclesiastes 4:9–12
John 15:12–13

Most dads want to disciple their kids—but sometimes we don’t know where to start. In this episode, Kaleb shares a simple rhythm he’s been using in his own home: teaching the Apostles’ Creed. Whether it’s on car rides, walks, or at bedtime, this ancient confession of faith has become a bridge to talk about who God is and what we believe as a family.

As Kaleb walks through each line of the Creed, he focuses on one most of us overlook: “He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.” He unpacks what that means for our daily discipleship—how it shapes the way we pray, parent, and live under the reign of King Jesus.

Through personal stories, biblical teaching, and practical insight, this episode will help you see how even ancient words can lead to modern transformation right in your own home.

With a mix of theology and real-life dad moments, you’ll learn to:

• Use the Apostles’ Creed as a tool for family discipleship
• Explain big doctrines in simple language your kids can grasp
• See how the Ascension reveals Jesus as both Savior and King
• Understand the connection between Christ’s reign and your everyday mission
• Bring faith into your family’s ordinary rhythms

Prayer:
“Father, thank You that Jesus reigns as King—and that His finished work means I can rest, lead, and love my family with confidence and peace.”

Scriptures Mentioned
Acts 1:9–11
Ephesians 4:10
Daniel 7:13–14
Philippians 2:5–11
Hebrews 7:25

What if the clutter around you- your messy car, chaotic desk, or unfinished projects—was actually revealing something deeper happening inside you?

In this episode, Jerrad challenges men to look beneath the surface and see how the outward disorder in our lives often mirrors the inward chaos of our souls. Before stepping into the mission God’s calling us to, He’s inviting us to bring order, attention, and faithfulness to the small things right in front of us.

Through personal stories, honest reflection, and a practical framework, Jerrad helps listeners see that spiritual leadership starts with stewardship. You can’t lead your family well, love your wife faithfully, or change the world for Christ if your life is cluttered and chaotic.

With a mix of conviction and grace, this episode will help you:

• Recognize how outward messes reveal inward disorder
• Understand why God calls men to faithfulness in the small things first
• Learn seven practical ways to clean up “sloppy” areas of your life
• See how physical order can become a daily act of spiritual worship
• Prepare your heart for the bigger mission God’s about to call you into

Whether you feel distracted, disorganized, or just stuck, this episode is a wake-up call to bring order to the chaos—and become the kind of man God can trust with more.

Prayer:
“God, is there anything in my life that grieves You?”

Scriptures Mentioned

Psalm 139:23–24
Proverbs 4:23
Luke 16:10
1 Corinthians 14:33
Colossians 3:23

Resources & Links

What if the very thing you fear most—suffering—was actually the place God wanted to meet you most deeply?

In this episode, Jerrad opens a new series through 1 Peter, a letter written to Christians facing intense persecution under Nero. With raw honesty and pastoral encouragement, he reminds us that suffering isn’t a sign that God has abandoned us—it’s often the very soil where our faith takes root.

Drawing from Peter’s opening words, Jerrad shares personal stories of walking with grieving families, parenting through pain, and clinging to identity in Christ when the world speaks lies. More than tips or quick fixes, this episode centers us on the truth that even in suffering, we can bless God—because our hope and inheritance are secure in Jesus.

With insight from 1 Peter 1:1–5 and the broader historical context, you’ll discover:

• Why Peter calls us “elect exiles” and why that matters for your identity today
• How to hold onto hope when life feels like it’s falling apart
• Why remembering who you are in Christ can anchor you through hardship
• The difference between the world’s identity labels and God’s declaration over you
• Nine reasons Peter gives us to bless God, even in suffering

Whether you’re grieving, discouraged, or just need a reminder of where your true hope lies, this episode will help you lift your eyes to the One who guards both your inheritance and your soul.

Scriptures Mentioned
1 Peter 1:1–5
Exodus 14–15
Philippians 1:6
2 Corinthians 4:16–18
John 16:33
Psalm 34:18

What if the part of you that you hate the most is the part God is most eager to heal?

In this episode, Jerrad opens up about a moment that nearly ended him, and the journey that brought him back. He shares a powerful story from his two-week intensive recovery experience, including the surprising object that became a symbol of grace and compassion. If you’ve ever carried shame, hidden pain, or felt like your sin disqualifies you from being loved, this conversation is for you.

Whether you’re a husband, father, or man who’s just tired of pretending, this episode is an invitation to drop the shame and discover the healing God offers to the parts of you that feel unlovable.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why shame makes healing so hard, and what finally breaks its grip.
• The powerful metaphor that helped Jerrad see himself through God’s eyes.
• How childhood wounds shape adult sin patterns.
• What Jesus actually thinks about your sin (hint: it’s not what you assume).
• The difference between guilt, shame, and compassion.
• A fresh way to view your struggles, and the small boy inside still seeking safety.

Mentioned in the Episode:

• The Dwell Bible App – dwellbible.com/dadtired (25% off for listeners).
• The two-week men's recovery intensive Jerrad attended.
• A simple but profound healing exercise involving a stuffed monkey.

Why do so many men feel stuck—emotionally, spiritually, and relationally—even while doing all the “right” things? 
In this vulnerable conversation, Kyle Idleman talks about the inner battles men face in silence. He explains why many men hide behind performance and productivity, how healing begins with connection (not accomplishment), and what it really looks like to take every thought captive.

Kyle and Jerrad dig into thought patterns that keep men stuck, the mental load of leadership, and why confessing weakness isn’t whining—it’s spiritual obedience. If you’ve ever felt alone, overburdened, or ashamed of not “being further along,” this conversation will help you breathe again.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why men around age 40 often face unexpected internal crisis
• How emotional connection—not productivity—defines your health
• What it looks like to take every thought captive in practical terms
• The healing power of confession and friendship
• How to recognize and break negative thought patterns
• Morning routines, prayer habits, and spoken truth as tools for renewal

Mentioned in the Episode:

1. Every Thought Captive (Kyle Idleman’s new book)
2. Galatians 6: “Bear one another’s burdens”
3. The power of saying Scripture aloud to renew your mind
4. Healthy male friendships and confession as healing rhythms
5. The “+/- 3 of 40” principle: why men change between 37–43

What do you do when something isn’t technically sin—but still doesn’t feel right? In this episode, Jerrad shares a vulnerable story from his week that left him convicted, even though no clear line was crossed. He unpacks the concept of “inner, middle, and outer circle behaviors”—a tool from recovery circles—and challenges Christian men to evaluate the subtle patterns that quietly lead to sin, disconnection, or hidden shame.

If you’re a husband or father wrestling with old habits, emotional isolation, or unspoken compromise, this episode gives practical language to your inner conflict—and a gospel-centered path toward integrity and healing.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to identify subtle behaviors that lead to sin
• The difference between self-care and numbing
• Why “middle circle” habits matter for Christian men
• Practical steps for radical honesty in marriage
• How to confess without spiraling into shame
• Why healing starts with small, honest steps—not perfection

Mentioned in the Episode:

1. The “Inner, Middle, Outer Circle” tool from recovery work
2. Dad Tired Retreat (September – signup at dadtired.com)
3. Kids' News Sponsor -World Watch News 

What do you do when your marriage feels broken—but you don’t know how to fix it?
 In this episode, Dave and Ann Wilson share their story of nearly losing their marriage at year 10, and how God brought them through bitterness, performance, and unmet expectations into healing and intimacy.

With over four decades of marriage experience and years of leading marriage ministries, they speak candidly about wounds from the past, what happens when a wife feels unseen, and why husbands often withdraw instead of engage. You’ll also hear practical tools for renewing your mind, healing emotional wounds, and building each other up instead of tearing each other down.

What You’ll Learn:

• What to do when one spouse has “lost all feelings”
• How past trauma affects your marriage today
• Why healing starts with individual repentance and soul work
• The power of affirmation and the damage of chronic critique
• How to speak life to your spouse (instead of yelling)
• What it means to be an “azer kenegdo” and partner in the spiritual battle
• Why most men feel unloved and unliked in their marriage—and how to change that

 Links and Resources:

Why do so many christian men fall into the same sinful patterns over and over? Jerrad reveals how habitual sin is often rooted in emotional escape—in attempts to numb pain, stress, or fear. Drawing from his own experience in intensive counseling and a growing commitment to truth-telling, he helps men understand how to face uncomfortable emotions rather than flee from them.

This episode is for every man who feels stuck, ashamed, or exhausted by the cycle of sin and silence. You’ll walk away with practical tools to sit in discomfort, recognize your escape habits, and move toward healing and integrity in Christ.

 What You’ll Learn:

• Why escaping pain fuels habitual sin in Christian men
• How to recognize subtle behaviors that lead to deeper compromise
• What it means to sit in discomfort instead of numbing out
• The power of presence, meditation, and prayer for spiritual growth
• Why truth-telling must be the foundation of healing
• How to identify your personal “escape mechanisms” (like social media, work, food, or fantasy)

Resources & Links :

In this episode, Jerrad Lopes returns after a four-month break. He  shares how hidden sin, deep wounds, and a crisis of identity led him to the darkest season of his life—and how God met him there. Jerrad opens up about stepping away from ministry, entering a two-week counseling intensive, and why full healing is impossible without radical honesty.

This episode is a call to Christian men: if you want your family to thrive, healing must begin with you. You don’t need more parenting tips—you need deep, soul-level transformation. And it starts by coming out of hiding.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why secrecy destroys spiritual leadership
• The emotional cost of compartmentalized sin
• The moment Jerrad chose full healing over self-destruction
• Why counseling and community are essential for real change
• What it feels like to live with nothing hidden
• How Dad Tired is shifting focus toward men's healing ministry

Episode  Resources & Links:

In this episode, Jerrad sits down with Caleb Allen and Chris Hilken to share a ministry update. This is a follow-up to the first update from earlier this year. The conversation focuses on personal growth, spiritual accountability, and the next steps for Dad Tired.

What You’ll hear:
• What restoration has looked like behind the scenes
• Why confession, counsel, and community were key
• How the team approached trust and leadership
• What has changed in Jerrad’s personal walk with God
• How grace and truth have shaped the process
• What’s ahead for the Dad Tired podcast and the ministry
Tune in for an honest conversation about repentance, restoration, and spiritual health.

Episode Resources:

What does it really mean to be a man of God? In this powerful follow-up to Part One of the Biblical Masculinity series, we explore 8 core traits of a godly man through the PRIME MEN acrostic: Peacemaking, Repentant, Intentional, Meek, Enduring, Moral, Empathetic, and Noble.

With insight from scripture, stories of failure and redemption (from Adam to Jesus), and quotes from thinkers like C.S. Lewis, John Piper, and Voddie Baucham, this episode will challenge and inspire you to grow as a man of faith.

Whether you're a dad, a husband, or a young man figuring out what biblical manhood really looks like, this one is for you.

🔑 Key Topics:

• Why meek ≠ weak (Jesus was both powerful and gentle)
• Endurance in suffering and fatherhood
• The cost of moral compromise
• How empathy and nobility set godly men apart
• Practical ways to grow in each area

📖 Scriptures Mentioned:
John 8, 1 Timothy 3, Ephesians 6, Genesis 18, Numbers 20, Judges 16, Matthew 4, Luke 23, Philippians 2, Proverbs 24, Micah 6:8

🎯 Action Step:
Grab a journal. Circle 4 areas you’re doing well, 2 that need growth, and 1 where you’re bleeding. Then invite a godly man to speak into your life.

Why did Jesus always send His disciples out two by two—and why does it still matter today? In this powerful solo episode, Kaleb teaches the biblical principle of living life with godly brothers by your side. Drawing from Luke 10 and examples throughout Acts, he shows how isolation makes men vulnerable, while companionship strengthens our courage, witness, and joy.

If you’re a husband, father, or follower of Jesus trying to carry the load alone, this episode is a call to lock arms with men who will walk with you in faith, accountability, laughter, and mission.

 What You’ll Learn:

• Why Jesus never sent disciples out alone
• 4 biblical reasons men need strong brothers in their lives
• How isolation leaves you spiritually vulnerable
• The power of shared testimony and mutual encouragement
• Why friendship isn’t a luxury—it’s a gospel value
• How to build meaningful brotherhood in everyday life

📖 Scriptures References:

What if friendship is one of the most powerful tools God gives us to battle confusion, discouragement, and spiritual despair? Kaleb teaches the story of the Road to Emmaus (Luke 24) to show how the presence of Jesus is often revealed when two believers walk together through grief and doubt.

Drawing from Scripture, Church history, and stories of Christian martyrs, this episode highlights how friendship is not a side benefit of the Christian life—it’s a core part of God's design for your healing and strength. If you’ve felt tired, isolated, or unsure where God is in your pain, this message will remind you: you were never meant to walk alone.

 What You’ll Learn:

• Why Jesus met two disciples walking and talking—not isolated
• The four spiritual benefits of gospel-centered friendship
• How the Holy Spirit enters conversations marked by honesty and humility
• The power of processing confusion with a godly friend
• Why real friendship requires transparency, not performance
• The image of “the third traveler” as the Holy Spirit in your walk

📖 Scriptures References:

1. Luke 24 (Road to Emmaus)
2. Ephesians 6 (Armor of God)
3. John 15 (Greater love has no one...)
4. John 14 (Spirit will not leave you as orphans)
5. Proverbs 12:25, 1 Samuel 23, 2 Corinthians 13:1

 Episode Mentions :

Can a man truly grow in holiness without growing in friendship? Kaleb challenges the individualistic mindset many Christian men carry—and shows how friendship is not just helpful, but essential for spiritual maturity. Drawing from John 15, the life of Jesus, and examples like Augustine, he unpacks the truth that holiness and friendship are inseparably linked.

If you’ve felt isolated, self-reliant, or unsure how to build meaningful relationships as a Christian man, this episode reframes friendship not as a luxury, but as a command of Christ—and a taste of heaven itself.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why Jesus commanded friendship on the night of His betrayal
• How real friendship is a path to Christlikeness, not a distraction from it
• The danger of isolated spiritual leadership
• Why holiness without friendship is often just masked pride
• The healing power of brotherhood in seasons of mental, emotional, and spiritual struggle
• How friendship prepares us for heaven’s ultimate communion

📖 Scripture References:

1. John 15:12–14 – “Greater love has no one than this…”
2. Psalm 41:9 – Betrayal by a close friend
3. Romans 5:8, John 14, the Farewell Discourse

Resources and Links :

In this episode Kaleb narrates how anxiety, looping thoughts, and self-condemnation can pull us away from the moments that matter most. While watching his son overcome fear at a waterpark, Kaleb found himself mentally stuck—replaying frustrations, doubts, and failures. Through John 14:27, he reflects on the kind of peace Jesus gives: not escape from life’s storms, but presence within them—a peace that interrupts fear and helps us stay grounded in what God is doing right in front of us.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to break mental loops of fear, regret, and condemnation
• Why Jesus spoke peace to His disciples before His own suffering
• The difference between worldly peace and the peace of Christ
• How external perspective—God’s Word, a friend, or your spouse—can shatter inner turmoil
• Why recognizing God’s presence can restore joy in your fatherhood and faith

📖  Scripture  References:

1. John 14:27 – “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you…”
2. John 13–17 – The Farewell Discourse
3. Romans 8:28 – All things work together for good
4. Matthew 28:20 – “I am with you always” (implied)

Practical Advice:

1. Memorize John 14:27
2. Talk to your spouse or a trusted friend to break the loop
3. Allow God’s Word to “kick in your front door” when condemnation creeps in

Many wrestle with the image of God in the Old Testament—how can the same God who loves and weeps in the New Testament also command war and destruction? In this episode, Chris Hilkin tackles one of the hardest questions in the Bible: is the God of the Old Testament morally good?
Chris walks through five biblical and historical reasons why the conquest narratives aren’t what modern readers often assume. You'll hear how ancient war language, the slow process of displacement, divine justice, and God's mercy all help make sense of these difficult passages—and why rejecting God on moral grounds requires a much deeper look at history and Scripture.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why “utter destruction” often used hyperbolic war language, not literal commands
• How God’s judgment differs from human genocide or racism
• The role of divine justice in protecting future generations from corruption
• Why God has the moral authority to give and take life
• How to answer questions about Old Testament violence 

 Scriptures  References:
Deuteronomy 7, 20; Joshua 6, 10; Judges 1–2
1 Samuel 15; Exodus 23; Job 1:21; Romans 13
Revelation 7.

What has God entrusted to you—and are you stewarding it well?

In today’s episode we unpack a powerful biblical theme woven throughout the New Testament: stewardship. From Jesus’ parable of the faithful servant to the Apostle Paul's letters to Timothy, we’re reminded that God is watching how we handle the things He’s put in our hands—especially our homes, marriages, and children.

Plus, we share a wild church history story about the Apostle John chasing down a gang leader on horseback. No, seriously.

Whether you’re a dad, husband, or just a guy trying to walk faithfully with Jesus, this episode will challenge you to reject passivity and embrace your God-given role as a steward.

🔑 Key Topics:

• What biblical stewardship actually means
• How Jesus contrasted faithful vs. wicked servants
• Paul’s urgent message to Timothy about responsibility
• A convicting story from early church history
• Why passion fades, but daily faithfulness endures

📖 Scriptures Mentioned:
Matthew 24:45–51, 1 Timothy 1:11, 1 Corinthians 4:1–2, 1 Thessalonians 2:4, Galatians 2:7

Many Christians—and critics—wrestle with this difficult question: does the Bible support slavery?  Chris Hilkin discusses the  most misunderstood and controversial aspects of the Old Testament. He confronts the assumption that God condones slavery by unpacking what the Bible actually says about servitude, justice, and human dignity. Through historical context, Hebrew language insights, and careful biblical interpretation, Chris explains how God’s law placed boundaries on power, offered protections to the vulnerable, and called His people to reflect His justice and mercy—even in broken systems.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why the Hebrew Bible doesn’t have a category for race-based slavery
• How biblical servitude functioned like voluntary indentured labor
• What protections the Mosaic law gave to servants—including freedom, fair treatment, and legal rights
• How the New Testament condemns slave trading as sinful 

📖 Scriptures References:

1. Exodus 21:16 
2. Deuteronomy 23:15–16 
3. Leviticus, Deuteronomy, Exodus – Laws protecting servants
4. 1 Timothy 1:10 – All are one in Christ; serve others in love
5. Isaiah 61 

Many christians  feel unequipped to handle the hard questions—especially when it comes to the Old Testament. Why does God seem so angry? Did He really command entire crowds  to be destroyed? In this episode, Chris Hilkin opens a new teaching series by offering simple, powerful tools for reading Scripture faithfully. He walks through how to understand difficult passages, avoid common interpretation mistakes, and confidently answering the kinds of questions people might ask about God’s character in the Bible.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why we must use clear Scripture to interpret confusing passages
• How to distinguish between biblical description and prescription
• Why not every story in the Bible teaches a moral or doctrine
• How context, authorship, and genre shape proper understanding
• Common interpretation errors that lead to misunderstanding God’s character
• Why Jesus must be the hero of every biblical narrative

📖 Scripture References:

1. Psalm 82 vs. Isaiah 44 & Deuteronomy 6 
2. Exodus, Deuteronomy, Leviticus – laws about slavery, justice, and culture
3. 1 Samuel 15, Job 1:21, Romans 13 
4. John 3:16, Ephesians 2:8–9
5. Deuteronomy 6:4–6 – The Shema
6. Galatians 3, Philippians 2, Isaiah 61 

Resources & Links :

• Podcast sponsor-Range Leather 
• Use code DADTIRED at rangeleather.com/dadtired for 15% off custom hats
• Email for Notes: [email protected] 

How do you lead your family with faith and conviction in a culture that no longer shares your values? In this conversation, Patrick Miller discusses the message of his new book Joyful Outsiders. Joyful Outsiders —a guide for Christian men learning to follow Jesus in a world that feels disorienting, even hostile. He explains why being an outsider isn’t something to avoid, but a biblical identity to embrace.
 Raising kids, discipling others, or navigating your own tension with culture, this episode offers practical wisdom for how to live faithfully, lead intentionally, and stay rooted in joy—even when the world pushes back.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why Christians have always been cultural outsiders
• The difference between conforming, combating, cloistering—and joyfully engaging
• Six biblical archetypes for cultural engagement (e.g. Advisor, Protestor, Artist)
• How to parent kids through complex questions about faith, identity, and culture
• Why spiritual influence requires wisdom, not one-size-fits-all responses
• How calling, personality, and gifts shape your impact in the world

📖  Scripture References 
Hebrews 13
1 Peter 1
Ephesians 2, Philippians 2, Galatians 3
Daniel 2

A new year often brings the desire to reset—not just with goals and routines, but in how we lead, parent, and connect with God. In this episode, Kaleb Allen reflects on the emotional and spiritual weight many men carry coming out of the holidays: feeling off-rhythm, spiritually dry, or unsure how to re-engage. In reference to James 5:17 and Elijah’s prayer life, he calls Christian husbands, fathers, and leaders back to the foundation—fervent, honest, consistent prayer. He urges you to show up before God with your whole heart and trust Him to work through your  weakness.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why James 5:17 matters for men struggling to pray
• How early church history describes James as a man of  consistent prayer
• What it means to pray like Elijah—with faith, urgency, and expectation
• Why prayer is hard—and how to reengage your heart when you feel numb
• The role of fervency, persistence, and spiritual travail in breakthrough
• Why your emotions can’t be trusted to lead your prayer life
• How real prayer engages your whole being, not just your words

📖 Scriptures References:
James 5:17–18
1 Kings 18
Daniel 7
Matthew 28, John 13, Luke 24
Romans 8
1 Thessalonians 5
Luke 18

What do you do when life falls apart—and you're still expected to lead, provide, and hold it all together? In this episode, Pastor John Onwuchekwa shares his story of unexpected loss, spiritual exhaustion, and the slow, grace-filled process of healing. Through raw moments of grief, relational strain, and a sabbatical that reshaped him, John shows why grief isn’t something to get over—but something we have to learn to carry.

Together, John and Kaleb explore how Scripture, friendship, and deep honesty help Christian men navigate sorrow without losing hope. If you’re in a season of loss—or walking with someone who is—this conversation offers comfort, language, and direction.

 What You’ll Learn:

• Why grief isn't linear—and why it doesn't mean you're doing it wrong
• The difference between honesty and hopelessness
• How grief affects marriage, friendships, and spiritual rhythms
• Why isolation is more dangerous than tragedy
• How Ecclesiastes and the resurrection became anchors for John’s healing
• What to do (and not do) when walking with someone who's grieving

 In this episode, Peter Ostapko shares how God called him out of banking and into a creative, countercultural ministry: Kinsman Journal. Built around the themes of faith, fatherhood, and work, the journal combines original photography, timeless essays, and deep storytelling to speak to the heart of Christian men.

Peter also explains how Kinsman has grown beyond print into live gatherings like Kinsman Table, where excellence, hospitality, and intentionality create space for men to connect and grow- through presence.
Listen in to hear more about  deeper brotherhood, renewed purpose, or a new way to engage with the men in your life.

 What You’ll Learn:

• How a vision for “faith, fatherhood, and work” sparked a national movement
• Why the Kinsman Journal focuses on everyday men’s stories, not celebrity voices
• How beauty and excellence open doors for discipleship
• Why men need more than sermons—they need community and challenge
• The difference between programming and presence in men’s ministry
• How local gatherings and generosity can reshape modern masculinity

Episode Resources:
1. Kinsman Journal – A premium print journal with original stories, photos, and essays on faith, fatherhood, and work
 Order or bulk-gift at: https://www.kinsman.org
2. Kinsman Table – Invite-only gatherings for men (3x/year), built around hospitality, reflection, and curated conversation
3.Kinsman Nights & Kinsman Forum – Public and discipleship-focused events happening monthly and in select cities
4.Kinsman Podcast – Audio version of the journal available for free on podcast platforms
5.Bonhoeffer’s Life Together .
6.Book: The Revenge of Analog .
7.Book: The Alternative to Futility by Elton Trueblood.

Most Christian men want to be more consistent—more prayerful, more disciplined, more engaged. But what if the struggle isn’t really about discipline at all? In this episode, Kaleb Allen looks at the life of Daniel to show that lasting spiritual habits flow from conviction, not willpower. It’s not about trying harder—it’s about believing deeper. If you’re tired of starting strong and fading out, this message will help you reframe discipline as a response to what you believe about God, not just a task to check off.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why discipline without conviction eventually fails
• How Daniel’s life shows the power of consistent devotion over decades
• The difference between spiritual guilt and genuine desire
• Why you may not have a “prayer problem”—you may have a belief problem
• How to write spiritual resolutions that actually shape your life
• Why the lion’s den was safer for Daniel than 30 days without prayer

📖 Scriptures References:

1. Daniel 6 
2. 1 Kings 18
3. Romans 8, Revelation, John 13–17 

Episode Resources:

1. Jonathan Edwards’ Resolutions – 70 life commitments Edwards wrote at age 18
2. Challenge to  List  Your Own 10 Spiritual Resolutions 
3. Robert Murray McCheyne Bible Plan
4. Sponsor- Range Leather - rangeleather.com/dadtired | Use code DADTIRED for 15% off

What does it really look like to seek God in the secret place as a way of life? Bob Sorge shares how decades of vocal injury and physical suffering drew him deeper into intimacy with Jesus. Rather than walking away from his calling, Bob chose to lean in—learning to meet God in silence.
 Bob and Kaleb explore how the secret place forms men into spiritual leaders, how a father’s hunger for God can shape the atmosphere of a home, and why devotion rooted in desire—not duty—is what sustains us through every season.
If you’re a husband, father, or ministry leader longing for something more than surface-level faith, this episode offers a  personal call back to the presence of God.

 What You’ll Learn:

• The difference between duty-driven prayer and desire-fueled devotion
• How suffering can press us into God's presence—not away from it
• What it looks like to seek God in seasons of confusion, silence, or pain
• Why secret place discipline flows best from personal hunger
• How to teach your kids to build their own relationship with Jesus
• Why scheduled time with God is worth fighting for

📖 Scriptures References:
Matthew 6:6
Song of Solomon 1:2
1 Peter 2:21
Galatians 6:8, Revelation 3, Hebrews 12, Psalm 51:17, Isaiah 53, Matthew 5:14–15

Episode Resources:

1.  Book: Secrets of the Secret Place by Bob Sorge
2. Book: The Cross by Bob Sorge
3.  Book: Reset – A Personal Revival Guide (and companion site)→ Learn more: prayerreset.com 
4. Sponsor: Range Leather - rangeleather.com/dadtired | Use code DADTIRED for 15% off

In this episode, Jerrad Lopes shares that he is stepping away from ministry. He talks honestly about hidden sin, personal pain, and the need to heal. He talks  about choosing to face what has been ignored.
Jerrad explains what led to this point and why rest, confession, and care are necessary. He speaks as a husband, father, and follower of Christ who wants to be whole. If you are carrying quiet struggles of your own, this is an invitation to stop hiding and start healing.
What You’ll Learn:

• Why hidden sin exhausts your soul
• The danger of building influence without healing
• How confession, counseling, and community are shaping Jerrad’s path forward
• What it looks like to step away from ministry for the sake of your family
• Why God cares more about your soul than your platform
• How Dad Tired will continue during Jerrad’s absence

📖 Scriptures References:
Psalm 23 – “Your rod and your staff, they comfort me”

Psalm 139 – God searches the heart and brings hidden things to light

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In this episode, Kaleb Allen talks about the danger of mixed motives in the Christian life. He looks back at his own early years in ministry and how pride, competition, and selfish ambition tried to shape his devotion. Kaleb reminds us that spiritual disciplines should lead to deeper friendship with God, not performance or status.

You’ll learn:
• Why some people pursue revival for the wrong reasons
• How pride can hide inside prayer, fasting, and study
• What Paul says about preachers with selfish motives
• How to avoid a “works-based” mindset in your devotional life
• Why thankfulness for the cross must fuel everything you do

This is a call to honest, simple devotion. One that’s shaped by love for Jesus—not the desire to be seen.

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In this episode, Jerrad talks with Laura Wifler, co-founder of Risen Motherhood, about what it really means to parent through the lens of the gospel. They discuss marriages, emotional labor, disability, and what it looks like to lead your home with grace and intentionality.

You’ll learn:
 • Why unseen tasks in the home matter so much to your wife
 • How gospel-centered parenting changes your tone and goals
 • What Laura wishes every husband understands
 • How to grow in emotional leadership as a dad
 • What it means when God calls you to a ministry you didn’t choose

This is a conversation for husbands who want to better understand their wives, love their kids well, and let the gospel shape every part of family life.

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In this episode, Jerrad and Chris Hilken answer listener-submitted questions on birth control, vasectomies, salvation before Jesus, masturbation, and how to talk to your kids about sex. They offer  biblical support for dads who want to lead with wisdom today.

What You’ll Hear:

•  A biblical framework for birth control and family planning
•  Why delaying kids can sometimes lead to spiritual drift
•  How Old Testament believers were saved before Christ
•  What makes masturbation sinful
•  How to talk to your kids about sex with truth and grace
•  Whether God still talks to Satan like in the story of Job

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In this episode, Kaleb Allen and Seth Baumgartner  talk about what it means to follow Jesus through  difficult seasons. They reflect on the life and journal of missionary David Brainerd—a man who deeply struggled with sickness, depression, and loneliness, yet remained faithful to the end.

 What You’ll hear:
• Why Brainerd is considered a model of gospel perseverance
• What it means to be honest with God in seasons of doubt and dryness
• Why hardship doesn’t disqualify you from ministry
• How friendship and shared spiritual rhythms shape your faith
• What it looks like to run your race well, even if you feel empty
Feeling weary, isolated, or unsure how to keep going. You’re not alone—and God isn’t finished with you.

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In this episode, Jerrad and Chris continue their Q&A series by answering more real questions from listeners. In this episode, they talk  about addiction, divorce, friendships, and how to interpret parts of the Bible. 
They discuss how to take sin seriously without falling into shame, and how to lead your family with clarity and conviction.

What You’ll hear:
• Can you lose your salvation if you're addicted to porn?
• What real repentance looks like for struggling believers
• Are Bible stories like Job literal or symbolic?
• Should married men and women have opposite-sex friendships?
• Can someone who’s been divorced get remarried without sinning?
• Why some Gospel stories seem to conflict—and how to read them rightly

This is a solid, truth-filled episode for men who want to lead well and stay grounded in God’s Word.

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Kaleb Allen continues the wilderness series by reflecting on how God meets us in our most restless and uncertain seasons. He looks at Moses’ burning bush moment and the prison writings of Dietrich Bonhoeffer to show how clarity often begins with surrender.

 What You’ll hear:
• What Bonhoeffer’s poem “Who Am I?” teaches about identity
• Why God tells Moses who He is before saying who Moses is
• What it means to “turn aside” and notice God in the mundane
• How reverence and stillness open space for real connection
• Why theology is essential when your soul feels dry

Feeling stuck, tired, or spiritually numb—remember that you belong to God before you do anything for Him.

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Jerrad and Chris continue the Q&A series by answering real questions from listeners about sexuality, salvation, communion, and what happens after we die. Chris Hilkin gives pastoral and biblical answers to  these  issues with truth, and compassion.

What You’ll hear:
• How to forgive yourself when you still feel ashamed
• What the Bible says about being gay and going to heaven
• Why identity matters more than orientation
• Whether loved ones in heaven can hear or see us
• If communion is the literal body of Christ
• How to approach people in your life with both truth and grace

Tune in to hear what the Bible actually says and how to live it out with conviction and love.

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 Kaleb Allen continues the wilderness series by looking at the moment Elijah hit his limit. After calling down fire from heaven, Elijah finds himself in the desert, exhausted and ready to quit. Kaleb shares what it looks like when men hit that same place and how God responds with rest, care, and quiet direction. 

 
What You’ll hear:
• Why Elijah collapsed under a broom tree after his biggest victory
• What it means to laugh at yourself in low moments
• How God responds to weakness with kindness, not shame
• Why your physical health affects your spiritual strength
• How to hear God’s voice in the quiet
• What to do when you feel like quitting everything

Feeling tired, frustrated, or in a spiritual dry spell?  God still has work for you, and He meets you with grace before He gives you your next step.

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In this episode, Jerrad talks with speaker and coach Pedro LaTorre. Pedro shares how childhood trauma, performance addiction, and constant busyness kept him from being present as a husband and father. He  shares  about the healing journey that changed everything—his marriage, his parenting, and his view of God. Through it all, he learned how to feel again and finally stepped into the kind of man God had been calling him to be.
What You’ll hear:
• How emotional wounds from childhood shaped Pedro’s identity
• Why performance can look spiritual but still be toxic
• How healing helped him stop striving and start connecting
• What changed in his marriage when he finally got honest
• Why most men avoid their heart—and how to stop running
• What it means to live free as a son of God, not a performer

 Healing is possible—and it leads to freedom in every part of your life.

 
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Jerrad and Chris Hilkin, continue the Q&A series by answering real questions from listeners about marriage, sexuality, church life, and the Holy Spirit. Chris gives honest, biblical responses to topics that many Christian men wrestle with but rarely talk about.

What You’ll hear:
• What is off limits in the bedroom for married couples
• Why church membership matters for spiritual growth
• How to understand the baptism of the Holy Spirit
• What the Bible says about cremation and burial
• Why accountability and clarity are essential in a local church
• How to stay rooted in truth while navigating complex topics

Tune in to hear  the answers you need to stay faithful in the real world.

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In this episode, Jerrad sits down with singer, songwriter, and podcast host Matthew West for a conversation about the pain, pressure, and beauty of being a dad.
They talk about sending kids off to college, handling public criticism, and the challenge of staying emotionally present at home when everything pulls you elsewhere. Matthew shares what he’s learned about vulnerability, regret, and learning to slow down. He opens up about how his identity as a father has been shaped by grace.

What You’ll hear:
• Why letting go of your kids is harder than anyone tells you
• What Matthew wishes he had done differently as a young dad
• How to stay soft-hearted in a world that wants you to harden up
• Why words of encouragement matter more than you think
• What it looks like to lead your family with humility and joy
Tune in to learn how to show up, speak life, and lead with their heart as a dad.

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Jerrad and Chris continue the Q&A series with another round of  listener-submitted questions. They talk about creation, sexuality, science, theology, and what it looks like to think biblically about topics many men avoid or feel confused about.

What You’ll hear:
• Where Cain and Abel got their wives
• Why people lived longer in the Old Testament
• Whether dinosaurs lived at the same time as humans
• How old the earth might be according to the Bible
• If masturbation is ever okay in marriage
• The key difference between Jehovah’s Witnesses and Christians
• Why God created Satan and allows evil
• What to make of the Shroud of Turin

 Episode Resources:

Kaleb Allen continues the wilderness series with a deep look at confusion and spiritual frustration. He explains why these moments are not a sign that something is broken, but often a sign that God is doing deeper work. Kaleb draws from the lives of Elijah, John the Baptist, Moses, and the writings of John of the Cross and C.S. Lewis to help men make sense of what they are going through.

What You’ll hear:
• What to do when life feels foggy, unclear, and hard to explain
• Why God sometimes withholds comfort to give us clarity
• How to recognize false expectations you have placed on God
• Why spiritual dryness is not always about sin
• What it means to trust God’s heart when you cannot trace His hand
• How rest, surrender, and time lead to renewed perspective

If you are feeling spiritually stuck, emotionally flat, or unsure what God is doing. The wilderness has purpose. You are not alone in it.

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 In this episode, Jerrad challenges dads to stop parenting with a one-size-fits-all mindset and start leading their families like true shepherds. After noticing something during a conversation with his kids, he shares what it means to know each member of your household individually and lead them with intentional care. 

You’ll hear:
 • Why blanket commands and zone defense don’t work in fatherhood
 • What Jesus modeled through one-on-one moments with Zacchaeus, Peter, and the woman at the well
 • How to recognize your role as a spiritual leader in your home
 • Why every member of your family needs a unique plan and goal
 • Practical questions to assess where your wife and kids are spiritually
 • A step-by-step approach to shepherding each heart in your home

 Tune in to learn how to stop guessing and start leading. The sheep God gave you need more than discipline and direction. They need to be known. 

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In this first episode of the Q&A series, Jerrad and Chris respond to real questions submitted by men at the Dad Tired retreat. They talk through theology, lifestyle, and personal struggles with clarity, honesty, and a focus on biblical truth.

What You’ll hear:
• What hell actually is and whether God is present there
• Do you have to be baptized to be saved?
• Is gambling or sports betting always sinful?
• Does the Tower of Babel say anything about space exploration?
• Can Christians smoke cigars or drink alcohol?
• Should believers use profanity, and how does Scripture speak to it?

Tune in to get honest answers to real questions so you can lead your family with conviction, not confusion.

Kaleb Allen launches the wilderness series speaking directly to you who feels dry, spiritually empty, or confused. He teaches the difference between seasons we choose and those God leads us into. These teaching is drawn from John of the Cross, the life of Jesus, and Kaleb's own experience. This message is for you who is doing everything right on the outside but still feel like something is missing.

What You’ll hear:
• Why doing all the right things doesn’t always make you feel right
• What an “active” vs. “passive” wilderness season looks like
• Why God may be withdrawing comfort to produce something deeper
• How the Spirit uses detachment to refine your desires
• Why you can’t discipline your way out of spiritual dryness
• What it means to persevere when everything feels dull or distant

Tune in to learn how to walk with God through the dry places. The wilderness won’t last forever—but it will shape you if you let it.

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 In this episode, Jerrad  shares what it really means to lead your marriage. He talks about the call to love your wife like Christ loves the church. He shares moments from his own marriage and explains how that love is more than romance or duty. It’s sacrifice, forgiveness, and intentional spiritual leadership.

 What You’ll hear:
• What it actually means to love sacrificially, not just kindly
• How intimacy grows when forgiveness becomes a lifestyle
• Why your marriage is meant to reflect God's love to the world
• How to pursue your wife emotionally, spiritually, and practically
• What servant-hearted leadership looks like day to day
• How confession and sanctification shape both husband and wife

Tune in to discover how a gospel-centered marriage isn’t about perfection. It’s about faithfulness, sacrifice, and showing your family what the love of Jesus really looks like.

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In this episode, Jerrad invites you to pray. He knows how easy it is to carry pressure, to lead from exhaustion, and to forget who you are. You start performing. You stop listening. You lead on autopilot.

Through the words of Jesus in the Lord’s Prayer, Jerrad walks with you through a simple moment of surrender. A chance to reset your heart and remember that you are first a son, not a leader. You were never meant to carry this on your own.

You’ll hear:
• Why your prayer life shows who you trust
• How to release control and rest in God’s care
• What it means to ask for provision one day at a time
• How to pray honestly when you're tired or unsure
• Why the strength to lead begins with stillness

Tune in to remember who you belong to.
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In this episode, Jerrad talks with Grammy-winning artist Zach Williams. They walk through Zach’s journey of addiction, identity, and coming to faith later in life. Zach shares how God pursued him, how that changed his family, and what parenting looks like now that grace is part of the picture.

What You’ll hear:
• How Zach went from a rock band and addiction to faith and family
• What changed when he gave his life to Christ in 2012
• How shame, fear, and regret showed up even after salvation
• Why grace became a key part of his parenting
• What he’s learning about raising teens in a distracted world
• The story behind his new children’s book and why it matters

This is an honest conversation about sin, surrender, and how God keeps writing your story no matter where you start.

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In this episode, Jerrad sits down with Pastor Douglas Wilson to talk about biblical discipline. They focus on what it takes to build a joyful home. Pastor Wilson explains how to lead your children with love and authority. He shares why short accounts matter. He also teaches how joy is restored when sin is dealt with quickly.

What You’ll hear:
• Why discipline begins with the parent’s own heart
• How to keep short accounts in marriage and parenting
• What it means to restore a child to joy after discipline
• Why household culture matters more than parenting technique
• How to train sons with clarity and strength
• What it looks like to shape your home around joy and repentance

Tune in to learn how loving discipline is one of the clearest ways to reflect God’s heart to your children.

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In this episode, Jerrad talks with recording artist Jordan Feliz about learning when to say no. They discuss the pressure men feel to perform, provide, and please everyone. Jordan shares how therapy, parenting, and a demanding career helped him learn the value of limits. He also shares how trusting God with his time has changed the way he leads at home.

What You’ll hear:
• Why most men say yes out of fear
• What it looks like to lead from rest, not pressure
• How to know when a “no” is healthy
• What Jordan’s therapist taught him about priorities
• Why kids need your presence more than your perfection
• How knowing your identity in Christ changes what you say yes to

Tune in to get clear on what matters most and what you may need to leave behind.

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Jordan Raynor joins Jerrad for a practical conversation about heaven. They talk about the most common questions kids ask and why many adults still carry false ideas about eternity. Jordan explains what Scripture actually says and how the new Earth changes everything about how we parent and lead.

What You’ll hear:
• Why most people have a wrong view of heaven
• What kids really want to know about eternity
• How to talk about the new Earth in a simple way
• Why worship is more than singing
• What the Bible says about animals, work, and relationships in heaven
• How a clearer view of eternity changes your purpose now

 Tune in to learn how to talk about heaven with truth and confidence. 

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In this episode, Jerrad sits down with Steel Billings, Head of AI Strategy at Glue. They talk about how artificial intelligence is shaping the way we parent, lead, and live. Steel breaks down what AI actually is, what it means for the next generation, and how Christian parents can prepare their kids for a digital future.

What You’ll hear:
• What every dad needs to understand about AI
• Why parenting in this era takes new levels of awareness
• How to talk to your kids about AI, emotions, and identity
• What’s at risk when kids form emotional bonds with machines
• Why you don’t need to fear AI, but you do need to be wise
• How to use new tools while holding on to God’s design

Tune in to learn how to lead your family  in a fast-changing world.

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In this episode, Jerrad talks with worship leader and songwriter Stephen McWhirter. Stephen shares how a childhood of abuse and a decade of addiction nearly destroyed his life. He opens up about how Jesus met him in the middle of it all and changed everything. This is a story of redemption, healing, and the kind of grace that goes deeper than our past.

 
What You’ll hear:
• How Stephen’s view of God was shaped by an abusive father
• What it looked like to run from religion and numb the pain
• How Jesus met him during a meth addiction
• Why true repentance leads to freedom, not shame
• What it means to forgive without excusing harm
• How his family, music, and message were transformed

Tune in to see why no one is too far gone and how God can write a better story than we ever imagined.

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 Dr. Juli Slattery joins Jerrad for an honest conversation about sex and intimacy in marriage. They cover the questions most men want to ask but often avoid. Juli brings grace, and a biblical framework for how to understand sex. She reminds us it is not just a physical act. It is a spiritual gift.

What You’ll hear:
• Why sexual struggles are often spiritual struggles
• How to define healthy intimacy in marriage
• What real faithfulness looks like in thought and action
• Why many couples feel stuck or ashamed in this area
• How men and women experience sex differently
• Why intimacy takes more than performance or frequency

Tune in to better understand how to lead with love and build intimacy with patience.

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Jerrad sits down with Shane Winnings, former law enforcement officer and CEO of Promise Keepers, to talk about integrity, obedience, and spiritual leadership. Shane shares his story of walking away from career and comfort to follow God's call. They talk about how small, unseen acts of obedience shape the kind of man you become.

What You’ll hear:
• Why obedience starts with small decisions
• How God used street ministry to build boldness
• What it means to be faithful in daily life
• How to lead your home with clarity and conviction
• Why tenderness and strength must go together
• What Shane has learned from evangelism, fatherhood, and leading men

Tune in to be reminded that big callings begin with small, consistent yes-es.

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Jeremy Pryor joins Jerrad to talk about one of the most confusing parts of modern family life — how to relate to parents and in-laws as adults. They discuss what it means to show honor, how to draw healthy boundaries, and why God designed families to be multi-generational. 
Jeremy also shares the result of restoring family culture and what it means to raise children in a household, not a nest.

 What You’ll hear:
• What Scripture says about honoring your parents
• Why modern families feel disconnected across generations
• How to deal with in-laws in a healthy and godly way
• What “parenting” misses that fathering and mothering include
• How your kids learn to honor you by watching you honor your parents
• What changes when you stop seeing family as individual units

Tune in to rethink your role as a son, son-in-law, and spiritual leader.

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In this episode, therapist and author Sam Jolman joins Jerrad to talk about the deeper story behind pornography, shame, and anger. He explains why behavior change is not enough. Jeremy  helps men ask better questions about their pain. He shows how healing starts when we look at what drives the behavior, not just the behavior itself.

What You’ll hear:
• Why shame grows in silence
• How pornography often masks deeper wounds
• What anger reveals about your need for rest and relief
• How healing starts with kindness toward your own story
• Why confession is the beginning, not the end
• What your body might be telling you about your soul
Tune in to see why freedom takes more than willpower and what it means to let Jesus into your story.

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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 supposed to
• The danger of parenting for behavior instead of transformation
• Five questions to help your kids understand their own heart
• Why grace is essential when you mess up as a parent
• How your identity can get wrongly tied to your child’s performance
• What it means to be God’s tool, not His replacement
• Why parenting requires patience, humility, and a long view
• The difference between reacting and responding with purpose

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In this episode, Kaleb Allen asks a hard but honest question. Who is really running your life? He shares how the drive for productivity can quietly become a form of slavery. Through Scripture, personal stories, and the life of Jesus, Kaleb unpacks what it means to rest, slow down, and let God define your worth.

 What You’ll hear:
• How hustle culture distorts your view of success
• Why rest is not weakness
• What Sabbath says about your identity
• How Jesus lived with margin and retreat
• What happens when you trade burnout for presence
• How to lead your home with pace, not pressure

Tune in to remember that your value isn’t in what you do but in who you belong to.

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In this episode, Jerrad speaks directly to husbands and fathers. He teaches from Colossians 3 and Genesis 3 to show what it means to lead as God designed. Jerrad unpacks the weight of spiritual leadership and how men are called to love, serve, and lay down their lives for their families.

What You’ll hear:

 • Why God holds men accountable for their homes
 • What it means to love your wife without harshness or resentment
 • Why leadership is not about control, but sacrifice
 • How Genesis 3 shapes our understanding of headship
 • What Paul says to husbands in Colossians and Ephesians
 • How a gospel-shaped marriage shows Christ to the world

Tune in to be reminded that leadership begins with humility, and love is measured by how you serve.

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In this episode, Jerrad continues teaching through Colossians chapter 3 and focuses on verse 18. He speaks directly to women who want to follow Jesus in their marriage. This message is not about control or silence. It is about trust, strength, and reflecting the gospel in a real home.

Jerrad explains what biblical submission means and what it does not. He shows how this call is rooted in the character of Christ, not cultural roles. This is not about value. It is about order, humility, and spiritual leadership in the home.

 What You’ll hear:
• Why submission is not weakness or silence
• How Christ models willing surrender
• What it looks like to follow a flawed husband with wisdom
• Why headship and love must go together
• How your posture can shape the culture of your home
• Why God’s design still matters even when it feels uncomfortable

Tune in to see how a wife’s role is not small. It is strong, and it points to something eternal.

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In this episode, Jerrad continues through Colossians chapter 3. He focuses on the call to take off the old self and put on the new. This is not about behavior for approval. It’s about living from your identity in Christ. Jerrad explains what it looks like to walk in kindness, meekness, patience, and joy. He also challenges men to lead with peace and clarity in the home.

What You’ll hear:
• What it means to take off the old self and put on Christ
• Why your identity shapes your actions
• How to lead your family with patience and humility
• What meekness looks like in the life of a father
• Why peace and joy are essential for spiritual leadership
• How discipline becomes effective when your home is full of joy

Tune in to remember who you are and how to live like you belong to Christ.

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In this episode, Jerrad begins a four-part series in Colossians 3. He opens with a direct challenge: if you are alive in Christ, why does your life still carry the smell of death? Jerrad teaches through Paul’s reminder that followers of Jesus must put to death the old self and walk in the new. This is not behavior for approval. It’s transformation that flows from identity.

What You’ll hear:
• What it means to be dead to sin and alive in Christ
• Why repentance begins with self-awareness
• How to identify areas that still reflect your old self
• Why putting off sin is more than behavior change
• How Scripture shapes men into spiritual leaders
• What God says about anger, lust, and identity

Tune in to ask the hard question: what in your life still smells like the man you used to be?
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Read Colossians chapter 3

 In this episode, Chris Hilken shares a powerful exercise every dad can try. 

Here are the 7 Questions:

Projected Value: What do you think is most important to me? 

Intended Value: If I could wish for one thing for you, what do you think it would be?

Perceived Value: What do you think I love the most about you?

Interpreted Value: What are ways that I show you love that mean the most to you?

Expected Value: What are ways that I could show you better that I love you?

Rejected Value: What’s one thing that I have done that you will do differently as a parent?

Respected Value: What’s one thing that I have done that you will do as a parent?

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In this episode, Jerrad sits down with filmmakers and ministry leaders Alex and Stephen Kendrick. They share how their father broke a cycle of brokenness and showed them how to lead with faith. The Kendricks talk about the heart behind their new film The Forge, why real discipleship is rare, and what it actually looks like in daily life.

 What You’ll hear:
• Why fatherhood and discipleship go hand in hand
• How one man’s faith can change a family tree
• What they learned about manhood while making The Forge
• Why real discipleship is about imitation, not just instruction
• How to start discipling even if you don’t feel ready
• What happens when men choose comfort over calling

Tune in to hear why the next generation is waiting for men who will show them how to follow Jesus — not just talk about it.

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Jon Tyson joins Jerrad to talk about the hidden battles Christian men face. They discuss themes from Jon’s new book Fighting Shadows, including shame, lust, apathy, and loneliness. Jon shares how Satan uses these shadows to keep men stuck in isolation and defeat. This is a call to step out of the dark and live with  purpose, and brotherhood.

What You’ll hear:
• Why most men are battling shame and isolation
• How apathy and ambition often feed each other
• What real healing from lust looks like
• Why confession and community are essential
• How to build a life that fights for truth and light
• What Jesus offers when the shadows feel overwhelming

Tune in to name what’s holding you back and step into the light with courage.

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In this episode, Jerrad sits down with someone he never expected to share the mic with — his dad. For the first time, they talk openly about their strained relationship, what absence did to both of them, and how forgiveness and healing began. This is not a teaching. It’s a real conversation. A son and father working through decades of hurt, regret, and love.

What You’ll Hear:
• What father absence really does to a boy
• How unspoken pain shows up in marriage and parenting
• Why honest conversation can open the door to healing
• What changed when Jerrad forgave his father
• How God used brokenness to birth Dad Tired
• Why it’s never too late to reconcile

Tune in to hear what grace sounds like when it moves from theory to real life.

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In this episode, Jerrad is joined by Chris and Kaleb to answer questions submitted by listeners. From God’s view on divorce to judgment day and denominational confusion, they take on topics that matter deeply but are rarely discussed with honesty. They also tackle the tension in marriage when one spouse feels “touched out,” and how respect, sex, and spiritual leadership all intersect.

What You’ll hear:
• What the Bible says about final judgment
• Whether God ever prompts divorce
• How to think about denominations and unity in the Church
• What assurance of salvation looks like
• How wives can support husbands when they feel empty
• Why physical intimacy in marriage often needs intentionality

Tune in to hear honest, pastoral answers to questions many christian men and women are quietly wrestling with.

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Joey Odom, co-founder of RO, joins Jerrad to talk about how smartphones are quietly changing homes. He shares his own story of missing his son’s first goal while looking down at his phone , and how that moment changed everything. They talk about addiction, distraction, and why putting down your phone might be the most important thing you do as a dad.

What You’ll hear:
• How phones are affecting your kids in ways you don’t see
• Why you have a relationship with your phone  and how to change it
• The hidden cost of being constantly connected
• How habits, not willpower, shape your leadership
• Four simple ways to be more present with your family
• Why noticing your kids may be the key to connection

Tune in to reflect on your daily habits and reclaim the attention your family is craving.

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Ben Roethlisberger joins Jerrad Lopes to talk about parenting, marriage, and identity.  Ben Roethlisberger is a two-time Super Bowl champion and former quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He shares what it’s been like to go from the field to full-time dad. They talk about discipline, presence, and how to lead your home.

What You’ll hear:
• Why your kids need consistency more than perfection
• How Ben is learning to listen, not just lead
• What he’s discovered about slowing down after the NFL
• Why respect and tenderness can go hand in hand
• How bedtime reveals the heart of your parenting

Tune in to hear how a championship mindset changes when your greatest job is at home.

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In this episode, Jerrad sits down with Bobby Cooley, pastor and co-founder of Empowered Homes.  They talk about father wounds, identity, and what every man needed to hear growing up. Bobby shares his story of abuse, neglect, and redemption. They also discuss how your view of God is shaped by your dad, what to do with the pain you carry, and how to stop passing it on.

What You’ll hear:
• Why many men don’t realize they’re still hurting
• How father wounds show up in marriage and parenting
• What healing can look like when you name the wound
• Why identity must come from God, not your past
• How to offer what you never received
• What it means to be fathered by God

Tune in learn how you can find the freedom to lead with grace.

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 In this episode, Chris shares a parenting moment from the playground. A small conflict led to big questions about fairness, hurt, and how to respond. He talks about how to walk with your kids through these moments in a way that builds strength, not just comfort. 
What You’ll Hear:
• Why injustice can be a teaching moment
• How to lead your child through hurt without rescuing too soon
• What it means to raise kids for real life, not just safety
• Why fairness shouldn’t always be the goal
• How to help your kids think through conflict with clarity
 

Tune in to understand how gospel parenting shapes your child’s character.

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In this episode, Jerrad challenges dads to rethink what it means to be the prophet of their home. It’s not just about what you say. It’s about what you live. He walks through three simple but powerful ways men can lead their families in truth without needing to talk all the time.

What You’ll hear:
• Why your kids watch your life more than your words
• How the prophet role includes teaching and resisting
• What happens when you chase wealth and comfort
• How to model satisfaction in Jesus, not possessions
• Why modesty and mission shape how your kids see God
• A simple way to engage your family with global missions

Tune in to see how your lifestyle is teaching your family something; whether you mean to or not.

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 In this episode, Jerrad continues the series on what makes a healthy man. He focuses on friendship and fitness. He shares how isolation nearly destroyed his marriage. He also talks about why real friends matter and how caring for your body shapes your leadership. 

What You’ll hear:
• How isolation leads to dark places
• Why most men already have the friend they need
• What it means to be the light in someone else’s life
• Why physical health is connected to spiritual strength
• How daily discipline can train your soul
• What motivates Jerrad to keep showing up with consistency

 Tune in to pursue a kind of health that reaches your body, mind, and soul.
 
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In this episode, Jerrad continues his focus on what makes a man healthy. He talks about two areas many men overlook: silence and sleep. Jerrad shares why most men avoid silence, how rest shapes the soul, and what it looks like to stop numbing out and start dealing with what’s really going on inside.

What You’ll hear:
• Why silence reveals what’s under the surface
• How busyness and distraction keep men stuck
• What soul peace has to do with spiritual leadership
• Why sitting alone with your thoughts matters
• How better sleep makes you a better man
• Simple ways to build healthier rhythms at night

Tune in to learn why real strength starts with quiet, not noise.

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