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 hus ...
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Why Most Men Still Feel Like Boys Inside: Healing Your Childhood Wounds with John Eldredge | 471
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47:34Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VDz2Q6cuwsk Why do so many dads feel like they’re failing, even when they’re doing their best? In this honest and soul-stirring conversation, John Eldredge helps us trace the ache beneath our anger, our addictions, and our constant striving. He explains why most men are still chasing love and validati…
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What if the part of you that you hate the most is the part God is most eager to heal? In this episode, Jerrad opens up about a moment that nearly ended him, and the journey that brought him back. He shares a powerful story from his two-week intensive recovery experience, including the surprising object that became a symbol of grace and compassion. …
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No Secrets, No Shame: Building a Marriage That Heals | Gabe Lyons 469
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36:01Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/WDK9O0VZ7lo What if your marriage wasn’t just surviving—but actually healing you? In this powerful episode, Jerrad sits down with author and speaker Gabe Lyons (The Fight for Us) to talk about the real work of building a thriving marriage—especially when life throws curveballs like special needs paren…
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Why Men Feel Spiritually Stuck (and How To Break Free) | Kyle Idleman 468
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52:30Why do so many men feel stuck—emotionally, spiritually, and relationally—even while doing all the “right” things? In this vulnerable conversation, Kyle Idleman talks about the inner battles men face in silence. He explains why many men hide behind performance and productivity, how healing begins with connection (not accomplishment), and what it rea…
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The Subtle Sins We All Ignore & Building a Life of Integrity| 467
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38:56What do you do when something isn’t technically sin—but still doesn’t feel right? In this episode, Jerrad shares a vulnerable story from his week that left him convicted, even though no clear line was crossed. He unpacks the concept of “inner, middle, and outer circle behaviors”—a tool from recovery circles—and challenges Christian men to evaluate …
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How to Rebuild Your Rocky Marriage and Lead with Love|466
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55:22What do you do when your marriage feels broken—but you don’t know how to fix it? In this episode, Dave and Ann Wilson share their story of nearly losing their marriage at year 10, and how God brought them through bitterness, performance, and unmet expectations into healing and intimacy. With over four decades of marriage experience and years of lea…
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Why You Keep Falling Into the Same Sin (And How to Break Free) |465
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32:10Why do so many christian men fall into the same sinful patterns over and over? Jerrad reveals how habitual sin is often rooted in emotional escape—in attempts to numb pain, stress, or fear. Drawing from his own experience in intensive counseling and a growing commitment to truth-telling, he helps men understand how to face uncomfortable emotions ra…
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Porn, Shame, and the Journey to Real Healing (with Nick Stumbo) |464
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53:15In this episode, Nick Stumbo (Executive Director of Pure Desire Ministries) shares his personal story of battling pornography addiction while serving as a pastor—and how it nearly cost him his marriage. Nick and Jerrad unpack the cycle of shame, hidden habits, emotional coping, and why true healing for Christian men requires more than confession. I…
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What if You Stopped Hiding and Start Healing? |463
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37:03In this episode, Jerrad Lopes returns after a four-month break. He shares how hidden sin, deep wounds, and a crisis of identity led him to the darkest season of his life—and how God met him there. Jerrad opens up about stepping away from ministry, entering a two-week counseling intensive, and why full healing is impossible without radical honesty. …
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An Important Dad Tired's Ministry Update (Part 2) | 462
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40:03In this episode, Jerrad sits down with Caleb Allen and Chris Hilken to share a ministry update. This is a follow-up to the first update from earlier this year. The conversation focuses on personal growth, spiritual accountability, and the next steps for Dad Tired. What You’ll hear: • What restoration has looked like behind the scenes • Why confessi…
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8 Marks of a Biblical Man: Part Two | 461
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31:25What does it really mean to be a man of God? In this powerful follow-up to Part One of the Biblical Masculinity series, we explore 8 core traits of a godly man through the PRIME MEN acrostic: Peacemaking, Repentant, Intentional, Meek, Enduring, Moral, Empathetic, and Noble. With insight from scripture, stories of failure and redemption (from Adam t…
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What is Biblical Masculinity? Part 1 | 460
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31:11Is your view of masculinity shaped more by culture than Christ? In this first part of a two-part series, Chris Hilkin unpacks what the Bible really says about being a man. Drawing on personal stories, cultural contrasts, and Scripture, Chris introduces the PRIME MEN acrostic—a framework for understanding godly manhood—and walks through the first tw…
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Two by Two: Why You Need Brothers in the Trenches |459
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17:55Why did Jesus always send His disciples out two by two—and why does it still matter today? In this powerful solo episode, Kaleb teaches the biblical principle of living life with godly brothers by your side. Drawing from Luke 10 and examples throughout Acts, he shows how isolation makes men vulnerable, while companionship strengthens our courage, w…
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The Third Traveler: Friendship, Faith, and the Presence of Christ |458
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23:54What if friendship is one of the most powerful tools God gives us to battle confusion, discouragement, and spiritual despair? Kaleb teaches the story of the Road to Emmaus (Luke 24) to show how the presence of Jesus is often revealed when two believers walk together through grief and doubt. Drawing from Scripture, Church history, and stories of Chr…
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Can a man truly grow in holiness without growing in friendship? Kaleb challenges the individualistic mindset many Christian men carry—and shows how friendship is not just helpful, but essential for spiritual maturity. Drawing from John 15, the life of Jesus, and examples like Augustine, he unpacks the truth that holiness and friendship are insepara…
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Peace that Disrupts: Calm Your Storm | 456
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24:08In this episode Kaleb narrates how anxiety, looping thoughts, and self-condemnation can pull us away from the moments that matter most. While watching his son overcome fear at a waterpark, Kaleb found himself mentally stuck—replaying frustrations, doubts, and failures. Through John 14:27, he reflects on the kind of peace Jesus gives: not escape fro…
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Chris Hilken - Morality of God in the Old Testament - Part 3 | 455
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29:27Many wrestle with the image of God in the Old Testament—how can the same God who loves and weeps in the New Testament also command war and destruction? In this episode, Chris Hilkin tackles one of the hardest questions in the Bible: is the God of the Old Testament morally good? Chris walks through five biblical and historical reasons why the conque…
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What has God entrusted to you—and are you stewarding it well? In today’s episode we unpack a powerful biblical theme woven throughout the New Testament: stewardship. From Jesus’ parable of the faithful servant to the Apostle Paul's letters to Timothy, we’re reminded that God is watching how we handle the things He’s put in our hands—especially our …
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Chris Hilken - Morality of God in the Old Testament - Part 2 | 453
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35:48Many Christians—and critics—wrestle with this difficult question: does the Bible support slavery? Chris Hilkin discusses the most misunderstood and controversial aspects of the Old Testament. He confronts the assumption that God condones slavery by unpacking what the Bible actually says about servitude, justice, and human dignity. Through historica…
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Chris Hilken - Morality of God in the Old Testament - Part 1 | 452
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34:04Many christians feel unequipped to handle the hard questions—especially when it comes to the Old Testament. Why does God seem so angry? Did He really command entire crowds to be destroyed? In this episode, Chris Hilkin opens a new teaching series by offering simple, powerful tools for reading Scripture faithfully. He walks through how to understand…
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Patrick Miller - Joyful Outsiders: Living for Christ| 451
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41:21How do you lead your family with faith and conviction in a culture that no longer shares your values? In this conversation, Patrick Miller discusses the message of his new book Joyful Outsiders. Joyful Outsiders —a guide for Christian men learning to follow Jesus in a world that feels disorienting, even hostile. He explains why being an outsider is…
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Kaleb Allen: Prayer, Perseverance,and New Year Spiritual Reset| 450
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23:08A new year often brings the desire to reset—not just with goals and routines, but in how we lead, parent, and connect with God. In this episode, Kaleb Allen reflects on the emotional and spiritual weight many men carry coming out of the holidays: feeling off-rhythm, spiritually dry, or unsure how to re-engage. In reference to James 5:17 and Elijah’…
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Learning Grief with Hope- John Onwuchekwa | 449
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48:32What do you do when life falls apart—and you're still expected to lead, provide, and hold it all together? In this episode, Pastor John Onwuchekwa shares his story of unexpected loss, spiritual exhaustion, and the slow, grace-filled process of healing. Through raw moments of grief, relational strain, and a sabbatical that reshaped him, John shows w…
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The Kinsman Journal's Mission with Peter Ostpako | 448
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42:14In this episode, Peter Ostapko shares how God called him out of banking and into a creative, countercultural ministry: Kinsman Journal. Built around the themes of faith, fatherhood, and work, the journal combines original photography, timeless essays, and deep storytelling to speak to the heart of Christian men. Peter also explains how Kinsman has …
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Daniel and Conviction: Living What You Believe| 447
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20:25Most Christian men want to be more consistent—more prayerful, more disciplined, more engaged. But what if the struggle isn’t really about discipline at all? In this episode, Kaleb Allen looks at the life of Daniel to show that lasting spiritual habits flow from conviction, not willpower. It’s not about trying harder—it’s about believing deeper. If …
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