Dad Tired

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You love your kids. But when they’re struggling, it’s hard to know what to do. Come down harder? Give them space? Make another rule?
In this honest ramble, Jerrad shares what he’s learning while navigating a challenging season of parenting four kids. From praying with his wife to laughing over Mario Kart, he explores what it looks like to move toward your kids relationally while still addressing the things that need correction.

We talk about:
• Why feeling out of control can lead to heavy-handed parenting
• Paying attention to what each child needs
• Making prayer your first response
• How your phone can pull you away from the family you want to be present with
• Receiving God’s love and forgiveness as you learn to reflect his heart to your kids

If you’ve ever sat in the driveway wondering whether you have anything left to give, this conversation is for you.

This week’s invitation: Choose one child and take one small, intentional step toward connection.

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.