{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Dad Tired","title":" Kyle Idleman on Fear, Fatherhood and Discipleship| 348","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2401,"description":"In this episode, Jerrad sits down with Kyle Idleman to talk about what it means to move from admiration to transformation. Kyle reflects on the challenge of being a father who wants to fix things but has to face the fear of not being in control. He shares stories of failure, frustration, and how real connection with Jesus shapes who we are at home. They also explore how staying connected to Christ produces lasting fruit in a world pushing performance.\nTune in to hear how surrender leads to strength and why connection matters more than control.\nWhat You’ll Hear:\nWhy fear, not anger, drives many parenting responses\nThe pressure to fix vs. the need to trust\nWhat it looks like to bear fruit by staying connected to Jesus\nThe lie of masculine independence and the power of asking for help\nHow honesty with friends can transform your inner world\nWhat real spiritual leadership looks like in a home\nKyle’s reflections on John 15 and the danger of performance-driven faith\nHow to flip your calendar to prioritize connection over production\nEpisode Resources:\n“Not a Fan” by Kyle Idleman\n“When Your Way Isn’t Working” \nBackgate Prayers – https://www.backgateprayers.com (use code DADTIRED for 10% off)\nInvite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.com\nRead The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/dYTexbkvAH7EjY4sdrnUJpRzc4P9Vasgn9FyCcMZZxc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zMjIx/YTIwZTkyNmQzYjVk/NmFkNWJhNjRmYjdl/M2VlZS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}