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
Episode Resources:
- Dad Tired Online Community -connect.dadtired.com
- Family Leadership Program – dadtired.com/family-leadership-program
- Invite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.com
- Read The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB
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