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 weekl...
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May 18, 2026 · 40:43
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May 14, 2026 · 5:25
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May 11, 2026 · 39:35
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May 7, 2026 · 8:27
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May 4, 2026 · 35:38
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Apr 30, 2026 · 6:46
Join or Host a One Day Conference Sign Up for the Annual Retreat In today’s Dad Tired Daily, Pastor Kaleb Allen wraps up a powerful 3-part series by walking through John 4 —the…
Apr 27, 2026 · 53:56
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…
Apr 23, 2026 · 6:37
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…
Apr 20, 2026 · 44:30
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Apr 16, 2026 · 6:56
New to Dad Tired? Click HERE for a FREE Gift 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…
Apr 13, 2026 · 41:55
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…
Apr 9, 2026 · 7:50
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.…
Apr 6, 2026 · 47:35
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…
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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…
Mar 30, 2026 · 55:12
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Mar 26, 2026 · 5:49
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…
Mar 23, 2026 · 37:50
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…
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Stay up to date: Subscribe to the Newsletter He spent years building a creative career, only to watch it completely unravel. He assumed he could fix it, hustling harder to avoid…
Mar 5, 2026 · 8:15
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…
Mar 2, 2026 · 1:00:52
Host a conference at your church: LEARN MORE There’s a pattern in Scripture that shows up again and again: See. Desire. Take. From Adam to David… and now to us. In this episode,…
Feb 23, 2026 · 23:02
Stay up to date: Subscribe to the Newsletter Most men don’t believe freedom is possible. They assume they’ll carry shame, addiction, and secrets for the rest of their lives. That…
Feb 18, 2026 · 6:10
If you feel like you’re drowning right now… this one’s for you. Trying to follow Jesus with integrity. Trying to love your wife well. Trying to disciple your kids. Trying to…
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Feb 11, 2026 · 9:06
If you zoom into any single moment of someone’s life, you can draw the wrong conclusion. David looks like a hero… until you keep reading. Peter looks unshakable… until the…
Feb 10, 2026 · 5:14
Dadology Parenting Conference for Dads Most of the discipleship we’ll ever do as fathers happens inside the four walls of our home. In today’s Dad Tired Devotional , Jerrad…
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Feb 4, 2026 · 4:47
There’s a moment in Mark 10 where Jesus stops everything for a blind man crying out on the side of the road. Bartimaeus doesn’t pray a polished prayer. He doesn’t say the right…
Feb 3, 2026 · 4:23
This week was heavy — not because something catastrophic happened, but because my body acted like it did. Tight chest. Tense shoulders. Headaches. No sleep. And that disconnect…
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Jan 28, 2026 · 6:45
What do you do mentally when something hard hits your life? In this episode, Jerrad shares a real moment from his day—going from gratitude and joy to panic when his email was…
Jan 27, 2026 · 5:42
What if God actually wants to talk to you today? Not in a dramatic, spiritual, churchy way—but in the middle of your real life. In this episode, Jerrad explores the story of…
Jan 26, 2026 · 21:14
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Jan 23, 2026 · 4:39
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Jan 22, 2026 · 8:20
You don’t have to carry everything you’re holding. In this episode of Dad Tired Daily, Jerrad leads a short guided exercise to help you notice what you’re carrying—and discern…
Jan 21, 2026 · 3:47
Today we’re talking about how dads can make their wife and kids feel loved at a cellular level. In the Gospels, Jesus often touched people before He healed them. Lepers. The…
Jan 20, 2026 · 6:11
There’s a difference between remembering your past and being haunted by it. In this episode, I talk about the narrow road of discipleship—between spiritual amnesia and shame—and…
Jan 19, 2026 · 50:56
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…
Jan 16, 2026 · 7:33
Most men aren’t unloving — we’re just under-trained in empathy. In this episode of Dad Tired Daily , Jerrad shares a personal moment from his marriage and unpacks why empathy is…
Jan 15, 2026 · 6:12
Most of my prayers stay in my head. In today’s episode, I share a small but meaningful shift I’m making this year: praying out loud every day—especially for my wife and kids. We…
Jan 14, 2026 · 6:23
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Jan 12, 2026 · 42:24
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Jan 9, 2026 · 5:07
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Jan 6, 2026 · 6:54
Today's Sponsor: ToyBox 3D Printers Welcome to the very first episode of Dad Tired Daily — a short, intentional daily reset designed to help men tend their inner world so they…
Jan 5, 2026 · 39:24
Confession can bring healing—or devastation—depending on how it’s done. In this episode, I speak directly to men who are carrying secrets in their marriage and feel torn between…
Dec 29, 2025 · 37:26
If you’ve ever noticed that when life gets hard you tend to pull away from God ; numb out, isolate, distract, or try to fix everything on your own, this episode is for you. As we…
Dec 15, 2025 · 42:15
Ever had something small go wrong and suddenly you’re spiraling into insecurity, shame, or old stories you thought you were done with? Yeah… me too. Today I share a simple moment…
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Dec 1, 2025 · 32:40
In this week’s episode, we shift the conversation from inner healing to how that healing actually plays out inside your marriage. Jerrad opens up about the quieter, less flashy…
Nov 24, 2025 · 54:09
You can have a good life — not an easy life, but one filled with deep peace and joy that circumstances can’t shake. In this episode, Jerrad unpacks Step 4 of the Seven Steps of…
Nov 17, 2025 · 35:58
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…
Nov 10, 2025 · 46:07
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…
Nov 3, 2025 · 51:40
DOWNLOAD FREE PDF What if following Jesus actually costs you everything? In this first episode of our new 7-part series, The Seven Steps of Discipleship, Jerrad unpacks Step One…
Oct 27, 2025 · 30:25
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…
Oct 20, 2025 · 58:33
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Oct 6, 2025 · 26:14
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Sep 29, 2025 · 31:32
Watch on YouTube Feeling the pull to lead your family and faith well, but not sure where to start? In this episode, Jerrad breaks down a simple, clear, and repeatable 7-step…
Sep 22, 2025 · 29:19
What does it really mean to follow Jesus when the cost is high? In this week’s episode, Jerrad reflects on the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk; not just as a political…
Sep 15, 2025 · 45:25
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…
Sep 8, 2025 · 55:42
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Sep 2, 2025 · 28:07
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Aug 25, 2025 · 32:48
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Aug 18, 2025 · 27:54
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Aug 11, 2025 · 28:19
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Aug 4, 2025 · 30:21
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Jul 28, 2025 · 28:34
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…
Jul 21, 2025 · 44:46
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,…
Jul 14, 2025 · 42:42
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Jul 7, 2025 · 1:02:39
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Jun 30, 2025 · 46:33
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…
Jun 23, 2025 · 50:11
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Jun 16, 2025 · 53:25
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Jun 9, 2025 · 44:03
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Jun 2, 2025 · 47:34
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May 26, 2025 · 26:40
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…
May 19, 2025 · 36:01
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…
May 12, 2025 · 52:30
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…
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