Dad Tired

Jerrad Lopes

Religion & Spirituality Christianity

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How Burned-Out Men Learn to Hear God Again
2026/1/27 | 5 mins.
What if God actually wants to talk to you today?
Not in a dramatic, spiritual, churchy way—but in the middle of your real life. In this episode, Jerrad explores the story of Elijah in 1 Kings 19 and the surprising way God speaks—not through wind, fire, or earthquakes, but through a gentle whisper.
If your life feels loud, chaotic, or overwhelming, this episode is a simple invitation to slow down, listen, and rediscover the quiet voice of God.
Practice for today:
Take one minute of silence and ask God, “What do You want to say to me today?”
Because strong families begin with healed men.
Detoxing Dopamine: Why Your Soul Is Addicted to Cheap Joy
2026/1/26 | 21 mins.
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Why does real life feel boring sometimes?
Why does your phone feel more exciting than prayer, your marriage, or even God?
In this episode, we talk about dopamine—the brain’s reward system—and how our world has hijacked it with cheap, artificial pleasures. From scrolling and porn to sugar and streaming, we’ve trained our souls to crave fireworks instead of candles.
Jerrad shares stories, Scripture, and practical wisdom to help men understand what’s happening in their brains and hearts—and how to slowly retrain their desires toward the kind of joy God actually designed.
If you’ve felt tired, numb, or disconnected from God and your family, this episode will help you name what’s happening and take your first step toward healing.
What Your Body Knows About Your Soul
2026/1/23 | 4 mins.
What happens when you don’t deal with what’s going on inside you?
In this episode, we explore how suppressed emotions show up physically in your body, why science is finally catching up to what Scripture has always taught, and how naming what you feel can actually lead to healing.
If you’ve ever said “I’m fine” when you weren’t, this one’s for you.
A Simple Exercise for Weary Men
2026/1/22 | 8 mins.
You don’t have to carry everything you’re holding.
In this episode of Dad Tired Daily, Jerrad leads a short guided exercise to help you notice what you’re carrying—and discern what God never asked you to hold in the first place. Together, we explore how responsibility, survival, and old wounds can quietly pile up, and how Scripture invites us to cast our burdens on the Lord.
This is a quiet, practical moment of soul care for tired men who want to walk a little lighter today.
Leading Your Family Without Words
2026/1/21 | 3 mins.
Today we’re talking about how dads can make their wife and kids feel loved at a cellular level.
In the Gospels, Jesus often touched people before He healed them. Lepers. The blind. Children. Touch came first—then transformation.
Modern science is now confirming what Scripture has always shown: a simple, intentional hug releases oxytocin, lowers stress, and builds emotional safety. Especially when it comes from a dad.
If you’ve ever felt unsure what to say when your child is overwhelmed—or how to connect with your wife without fixing or performing—this episode is for you.
Sometimes the most spiritual leadership doesn’t sound like anything at all.
Sometimes it looks like staying close.

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About 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.

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