Watch this interview on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/LLFfgIW8OH4In this honest and gritty conversation, Shane Winnings and Jerrad talk about the ache behind every man’s desire to be a good dad—and why good intentions still leave so many guys feeling like they’re failing.
Shane shares his own story of growing as a father while leading a national movement to fight fatherlessness. They unpack how wounds from our own dads often fuel our desire to be better, but why motivation alone won’t cut it. From military discipline to spiritual revival, from being physically present to emotionally absent, this conversation gets real fast.
They also dive into Shane’s bold new campaign Make Dads Great Again, what’s sparking revival in Gen Z men, how fatherhood videos are breaking algorithms and breaking men open, and why the greatest threat to your calling might be your unchecked hustle.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why proximity doesn’t equal presence in your home
- How to stop “tinkering” and start truly engaging your kids
- The real reason father wounds hurt so deeply
- How to love your family in the way they actually receive love
- Why being faithful at home matters more than platform or ministry success
- How revival might already be happening—just not the way we expect
Mentioned in This Episode:
- Shane’s viral Make Dads Great Again campaign
- Wesley Huff’s surprising influence on Joe Rogan
- Why Gen Z men are leading the way back to church
- The trap of high-output, low-impact fatherhood
- How to heal the pain that productivity can’t cover
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.