Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8QC4kcRPwbQ
Why do so many dads feel like they’re failing, even when they’re doing their best?
In this honest and soul-stirring conversation, John Eldredge helps us trace the ache beneath our anger, our addictions, and our constant striving. He explains why most men are still chasing love and validation they never received, how childhood wounds shape adult behavior, and why true healing—not behavior modification—is the key to becoming the man your family needs.
Jerrad and John unpack father wounds, mother wounds, emotional detachment, and the deep desire for adventure that often gets twisted into sin. If you've ever felt like you're just trying to survive—numbing your pain, doubting your worth, or holding your breath through life—this conversation will help you breathe again.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why behavior change won’t work without soul healing
- How father and mother wounds still shape your adult life
- The two core needs every boy carries into manhood
- Why adventure and validation matter to your spiritual life
- How to begin healing old attachments and rewire your story
- What it looks like to fight for your family, your faith, and your future
Mentioned in the Episode:
- Wild at Heart and Resilient by John Eldredge
- Experience Jesus (John’s new book on healing)
- Why boys need a thousand moments of delight from their dads
- How your unhealed story gets passed to your kids
- Jerrad’s punching bag story (and why it felt amazing)
- Invite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.com
- Read Dad Tired and Loving It: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB
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