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 their emotions altogether or letting them run the show. But what if there’s a better way?
With biblical insight and real-life examples, Chris makes the case that emotions aren’t something to obey or ignore—they’re something to redeem. He shares a practical framework for navigating emotions like anger, fear, and sadness through a gospel lens, helping men avoid the extremes of emotional numbness or chaos.
This episode is a call for men to stop being passive with their emotions and start learning how to steward them like Jesus did—intentionally, righteously, and powerfully.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why men are more emotional than they realize
- The 3 questions every man should ask when he feels something deeply
- How to know if your emotions are leading you toward Christ—or away from Him
- Why “being true to yourself” is not a biblical idea
- What Jesus, Nehemiah, and Esther teach us about godly emotion
- How to break the pattern of reacting emotionally and start responding spiritually
- Why redeemed emotions can actually strengthen your leadership as a husband and father
Mentioned in This Episode:
- “Emotions are a check engine light, not a GPS” analogy
- Jonathan Edwards on righteous vs. carnal affections
- Mark 11 (Jesus’ righteous anger)
- Genesis 4 (Cain’s destructive jealousy)
- Nehemiah 1 and Matthew 27 (sadness that rebuilds vs. sadness that destroys)
- Esther 4 and Luke 22 (courage vs. fear)
- Book Jerrad to speak: jerradlopes.com
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What is Dad Tired?
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.