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, dad of four, and fellow struggler, this show is a weekly invitation to find rest for your soul, clarity for your calling, and the courage to lead your family well. Through honest stories, biblical truth, and deep conversations you’ll be reminded: You’re not alone. You’re not too far gone. And the man you want to be is only found in Jesus. This isn’t about trying harder. It’s about coming home.
Episodes
What if your job, your parenting, your neighborhood, and your ordinary Monday morning all mattered deeply to God?
In this episode, Jerrad sits down with returning guest Jordan Raynor for a wide-ranging conversation about work, calling, the Holy Spirit, fatherhood, and the lies that keep Christian men exhausted.
Jordan unpacks why work existed before sin, how our daily jobs can be worship, and why the Holy Spirit empowers us ...
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Who or what gets your best attention, your best thinking, and your best mood?
In today’s Dad Tired Daily episode, Jerrad shares a convicting moment from a normal drive to school with his kids. After dropping them off, he realized he had not said a single word to them the entire drive. Not because he was angry. Not because he didn’t love them. But because his mind was consumed wi...
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Jerrad sits down with Tim Timmons for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had on the podcast.
Tim shares about living with stage 4 cancer for over 25 years, the exhaustion of trying to “work for God,” and how he’s learning to simply wake up each day and join Jesus.
Together, they talk about:
- Contentment vs surrender
- Parenting and repai...
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In this episode, Jerrad reflects on Jesus’ words in Matthew 5 and what it really means to take sin seriously.
After nearly two years off social media, he shares how removing constant digital input transformed his mind, reduced temptation, and brought a level of peace he didn’t know he was missing.
This isn’t about rules.
It’s about freedom.
If something in your life is pulling you aw...
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Most men don’t hate work because they’re lazy.
They hate work because they’re misaligned.
In this conversation with Ken Coleman, we talk about why so many men feel stuck, how to find clarity in your calling, and what it looks like to pursue meaningful work without sacrificing your family.
If you’ve been feeling confused, burned out, or unsure of your next step—this...
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In today’s Dad Tired Daily, Pastor Kaleb Allen wraps up a powerful 3-part series by walking through John 4—the story of the woman at the well.
Jesus challenges more than just her past… He challenges our perspective, our prejudices, and our purpose.
While the disciples are focused on physical food, Jesus reveals something deeper:
“My food is to do t...
This one starts funny… and gets real fast.
In this conversation with Tim Hawkins, we talk about why so many men feel stuck—even when life looks good on the outside.
We get into burnout, chasing affirmation, marriage struggles, and what it actually looks like to heal.
If something feels off… this might be why.
How many times do we go back to the same thing… hoping it will finally satisfy?
In this devotional from Pastor Kaleb Allen (John 4), we look at the “five husbands” idea and ask a hard question:
What are you still chasing?
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You don’t need more stuff.
You need more clarity.
In this episode, Joshua Becker and I talk about minimalism, contentment, and why so many men feel overwhelmed right now.
We get into the connection between your possessions and your peace… and how simplifying your life can actually help you become a better husband, dad, and disciple of Jesus.
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Jesus 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 pursue
- We carry the gift of living water
- And we’ve been sent on mission, whether we realize it or not
Simple. Direct. But it’ll challenge the way you move through your day.
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.
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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.
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
- t...
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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- Prison Fellowship
Most 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...
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.
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...
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Most 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.<...
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He 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 inadequa...
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 opportunitie...
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