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 hus ...
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Jerrad Lopes Podcasts
Your time is valuable. Your listening space is limited. So we cut to the chase! (...we get to the point quickly!... if you’ve ever wondered what that means 😉) with raw conversations that grapple with faith, following Jesus in a broken world, and living lives of eternal impact! Some names you’ll recognize, some you won’t. But all of them are on a common journey–striving to follow Jesus and join Him in the work He is doing in and around them. We invite you to join the conversation!
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Watch on YouTube What if the biggest battle you’re fighting isn’t around you, but inside your own head? In this episode, Jerrad gets real about the lies men quietly believe every day—the voices that whisper (or shout), “You’re not enough, you’ll never change, you’re unlovable, you don’t matter.” Drawing from personal struggles, conversations with f…
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128 - ENCORE Episode - - Dakota Lynch: Remember the Words
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In today’s world, where the Bible is more accessible than ever, the idea of memorizing Scripture can feel unnecessary or outdated. In his book Remember the Words, Dakota Lynch challenges that perception by offering compelling reasons why committing God’s Word to memory is as relevant now as ever. Our guest serves as the executive director of Script…
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Watch on YouTube Here What would your wife and kids say if someone asked, “Is your dad full of joy?” In this episode, Jerrad gets honest about why so many dads feel grumpy, short-tempered, and exhausted, and why joy often feels out of reach. Sharing personal stories, biblical truth, and ten practical steps, he unpacks how Christian dads can move fr…
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127 - Dr. Adam Rasmussen: Faith, Culture, and the Power of God’s Word
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In this insightful episode, Dr. Adam Rasmussen from the Cultural Research Center offers a compelling look at the spiritual landscape shaping America today. Drawing from rigorous research involving over 2,100 Americans, he reveals surprising openness to spiritual conversations—especially through trusted relationships—and highlights how many are wres…
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Healed Men Are Truth Tellers. Are You One? Ep. 482
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Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vNdWKOY3wmA What would it look like if every part of your life was lived in the light. No shortcuts, no secrets, no lies? In this episode, Jerrad challenges men to step into radical honesty, starting with the smallest details. Drawing from his own healing journey, he unpacks why healed men are truth-tellers, how i…
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126 - Dr. Kathy Koch: God Did a Good Thing When He Made You
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In a cultural moment filled with confusion, Dr. Kathy Koch is encouraging parents to speak truth with compassion and confidence. In this episode, Kathy shares why she didn’t want to write Raising Gender-Confident Kids—and why the pain she experienced being misunderstood as a child helped confirm it was a book that needed to be written. With wisdom …
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From Toddlers to Teens: Staying Connected as a Dad- Ep 481
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Watch on YouTube HERE What if the most powerful discipleship moments with your kids weren’t planned, but hidden in the everyday? In this heartfelt solo episode, Jerrad Lopes shares the honest struggle of staying connected with your kids; especially as they grow into pre-teens and teens. From the exhausting early days of parenting toddlers to the em…
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Should Men Trust Their Emotions? Ep 480 with Chris Hilken
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Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/l6cKcqatpt8?si=yIQMZfIQxc-W2pPF What if your emotions weren’t the enemy—but the invitation to grow into the man God’s calling you to be? In this powerful solo episode, Chris Hilken explores the complicated relationship men have with their emotions. Most guys tend to fall off one side of the horse: either rejecting…
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The Hidden Battle Inside Every Man | Ep 479 with Kaleb Allen
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Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7qy-dTUtTA4 Most men have learned how to clean up well. We look calm. Composed. Put together. We show up to church, crack a few jokes, keep the peace; and no one would know what’s actually happening in our hearts. But Jesus isn’t fooled by appearance. He sees straight through the polish and into the pain. In today…
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125 - Mary Tutterow: The Unexpected Grace of Letting Go
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Mary Tutterow’s life was forever changed when her newborn daughter was sent home from the hospital to die. In that dark and desperate moment, she cried out to God—and He met her with peace, purpose, and a calling that would reshape everything. What began as a journey of personal suffering grew into a deep spiritual transformation and eventually blo…
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The Pain We Carry: Father Wounds, Grief & Becoming Whole (ft. BJ Communicates) | Ep 478
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Lectric Xpedition Bike: Watch Here What if the pain you’ve buried is the very thing blocking you from becoming the man God created you to be? In this raw and emotional episode, Jerrad sits down with Dr. Brad Johnson—also known as BJ Communicates—to talk about grief, father wounds, and how trauma shapes us more than we realize. BJ shares the heartbr…
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124 - Amber Albee Swenson: You Don’t Have to Be Enough
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In this powerful conversation, author and speaker Amber Albee Swenson shares how the road to real confidence begins with admitting that we aren’t enough—but God is. Drawing from her own journey, Amber opens up about growing up under the prayers of a faithful grandfather, battling feelings of inadequacy as a mom and ministry leader, and learning to …
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Lies That Are Destroying Your Peace | Ep 477 with Gary Thomas
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Watch this interview on Youtube: https://youtu.be/4c_qHfeSGAE What if the lie you're believing is the very thing keeping you from peace? In this powerful and convicting episode, Jerrad sits down with bestselling author Gary Thomas to dismantle one of the most common, but rarely admitted lies Christian men believe: God owes me. Together, they talk a…
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What Your Child Needs To Hear | Michael Seifert 476
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Watch this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ihMjsKPxdA8 What if your greatest strength… is also the thing that wears you out the most? In this honest and inspiring conversation, Jerrad sits down with Michael Seifert—founder of PublicSq. and EveryLife—to talk about identity, pressure, purpose, and the hidden cost of success. Though Michael …
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123 - Megan Woods: The Truth That Changed Everything
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Megan Woods may be a rising voice in Christian music, but her story is one of deep transformation and grounded faith. In this conversation, Megan shares about the struggles she faced with bullying, comparison, and the early days of social media—and how a quiet moment alone with her Bible at age 18 became the turning point. Since then, she’s gone fr…
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Becoming a Slow and Disciplined Man of God | Jake Weidmann 475
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Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/B50C1AlD3ao What if the things that slow you down… are the very things God wants to use to form you? In this slow, soulful conversation, Jerrad sits down with Jake Weidmann—a master penman (yes, that’s a real thing) and artist whose life and work are marked by discipline, creativity, and deep intentionality. From …
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Tauren Wells might be best known for his powerhouse vocals and chart-topping songs, but in this conversation, he shares what’s been stirring beneath the surface—stories of calling, surrender, and a deeper understanding of joy. From his early days leading youth worship in a church basement to launching a fast-growing new church near Austin, TX, Taur…
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WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/Uovkiigw4gw What if the thing that nearly destroyed you… became the thing God used to heal others? In this raw and redemptive episode, Jerrad sits down with Sammy Perez, a man who grew up without a dad, entered the system at age 8, and spent much of his early life in prison. But that’s not where the story ends. Th…
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121 - Molly DeFrank: 8 Things Your Son Needs Before He Turns 10
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What do boys really need from their moms in the early years—and what happens if they don’t get it? In this episode, author and mom of six, Molly DeFrank, shares what she’s learning about raising emotionally durable, spiritually grounded boys in a world full of screens, distractions, and low expectations. Drawing from her latest book Mothering Boys,…
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What REAL Masculinity Looks Like | Brant Hansen 473
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Watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JEN5VOBXp9g What if being a “man” had nothing to do with bench press numbers or beard length—and everything to do with becoming a safe place? In this vulnerable and soul-stirring episode, Jerrad sits down with Brant Hansen to talk about what it really means to be a man. From playing the flute and ba…
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120 - Jerrad Lopes: Learning to Be the Dad I Needed
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Growing up without a dad, Jerrad Lopes entered parenting feeling unprepared—and quickly discovered he didn’t have all the answers. The founder of the Dad Tired community and host of the Dad Tired podcast joins us for an honest, encouraging conversation about the real struggles and sacred moments of fatherhood. For every dad who’s ever felt alone, u…
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Why Being a Good Dad Isn’t Enough | Shane Winnings Ep. 472
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Watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LLFfgIW8OH4 In this honest and gritty conversation, Shane Winnings and Jerrad talk about the ache behind every man’s desire to be a good dad—and why good intentions still leave so many guys feeling like they’re failing. Shane shares his own story of growing as a father while leading a national movem…
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Why Most Men Still Feel Like Boys Inside: Healing Your Childhood Wounds with John Eldredge | 471
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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 validati…
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119 - Walter Hill: Finding Your Way Back to Amazed
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When Walter Hill first encountered Jesus as a teenager, it changed everything. He came from a broken home –– a father who wanted nothing to do with faith, a mother who passed away when he was just 15, and a season of deep anger and confusion. But thanks to the persistence of a friend, Walter found himself at a youth event where the Gospel reached p…
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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. …
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118 - Cade Thompson: Growing Up, Going Deeper
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Cade Thompson has been singing for as long as he can remember, but his journey into Christian music goes deeper than just a love for melody. Growing up in the church, Cade gave his life to Christ at a young age, surrounded by family and mentors who modeled what it meant to follow Jesus. In this episode, Cade reflects on those early days, the lesson…
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No Secrets, No Shame: Building a Marriage That Heals | Gabe Lyons 469
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Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/1iY74eYwYBQ What if your marriage wasn’t just surviving—but actually healing you? In this powerful episode, Jerrad sits down with author and speaker Gabe Lyons (The Fight for Us) to talk about the real work of building a thriving marriage—especially when life throws curveballs like special needs paren…
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Why Men Feel Spiritually Stuck (and How To Break Free) | Kyle Idleman 468
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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 rea…
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117 - Linda Dillow: Hope for My Hurting Heart
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When life feels overwhelming and hope feels out of reach, it can be tempting to hide our hurt — or even believe we’re failing if we can’t push through the pain. In today’s conversation, Linda Dillow invites us into a different way. Drawing from her new book, Hope for My Hurting Heart: Eight Heart Skills to Help You Cling to God and Not Give Up, Lin…
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The Subtle Sins We All Ignore & Building a Life of Integrity| 467
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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 …
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116 - Jeremy Camp: Deeper Waters & Deeper Faith
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Jeremy Camp joins us for a heartfelt conversation about what God’s been teaching him lately—and how those lessons are showing up in both his music and his everyday life. From a youth camp encounter that shifted everything to walking through physical heart surgeries that sparked deeper spiritual reflection, Jeremy shares how surrender has been a the…
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How to Rebuild Your Rocky Marriage and Lead with Love|466
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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 lea…
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