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Dad Tired

Dad Tired

By: Jerrad Lopes
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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.Copyright 2026 Dad Tired Christianity Parenting & Families Relationships Spirituality
Episodes
  • Work, Rest, Calling, and the Goodness of God (with Jordan Raynor)

    Work, Rest, Calling, and the Goodness of God (with Jordan Raynor)
    May 18 2026

    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 not just for salvation, but for the good works God has prepared for us. The conversation also moves into evangelism, neighborhood faithfulness, the kindness of God, and the freedom that comes from realizing God doesn’t need us. He wants us.

    This episode is for the dad who feels tired, scattered, overcommitted, or unsure if his everyday life really matters to God.

    In this episode, we talk about:

    Why your work matters to God
    How to see ordinary tasks as worship
    The lies and half-truths many Christians believe
    Why the Holy Spirit empowers us for good works
    How to talk to your kids about deep theology
    Why saying no can be an act of faithfulness
    The difference between a tired body and a weary soul
    Why God doesn’t need you, but graciously invites you

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    The Spirit in You by Jordan Raynor
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    41 mins
  • Best Thinking, Best Attention, Best Mood

    Best Thinking, Best Attention, Best Mood
    May 14 2026

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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 with work, stress, responsibilities, and the long list of things he needed to get done.

    That moment led to a deeper question: are the people God has called us to love getting our best, or just our leftovers?

    The Bible tells us in Proverbs 4:23 to guard our hearts, and Jeremiah 17:9 reminds us that the heart is deceitful. We may say we value our family, our faith, and our calling, but our attention, mood, calendar, and thoughts often tell the truth.

    This episode is a simple, honest challenge to pay attention to what is getting the best of you.

    Ask yourself today:

    Who gets my best attention?
    Who gets my best thinking?
    Who gets my best mood?
    Are those the people and things God has actually called me to?
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    5 mins
  • The Difference Between Surrender and Contentment (with Tim Timmons)

    The Difference Between Surrender and Contentment (with Tim Timmons)
    May 11 2026

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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 repair
    • The pressure Christian men carry
    • Living sober-minded in a distracted world
    • Why the Kingdom of God threatens our own kingdoms

    This episode feels like sitting across the table from a wise friend who’s been through some things.
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    40 mins
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