Dad Tired

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7qy-dTUtTA4 [https://youtu.be/7qy-dTUtTA4] Most men have learned how to clean up well. We look calm. Composed. Put together. We show up to church, crack a few jokes, keep the peace; and no one would know what’s actually happening in our hearts. But Jesus isn’t fooled by appearance. He sees straight through the polish and into the pain. In today’s episode, Kaleb unpacks what it means to “clean the inside of the cup.” He shares a raw story about how God confronted him in the middle of the night, while he was busy rehearsing a bitter argument in his head, and revealed just how much unhealed junk was still living in his heart. This isn’t about behavior management. It’s about soul work. Because your wife doesn’t need a perfect version of you. Your kids don’t need a dad who looks impressive. They need a man who is whole on the inside. In this episode: * The hidden difference between external discipline and internal health * How to know if you’re just “managing the outside” * The biblical call to clean the inside of your cup * What makes a man useful to God * Why your family needs a healed version of you—not a polished one "Woe to you… You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence. First clean the inside of the cup…” — Matthew 23:25–26 Resources: * Bring A Conference To Your Church: https://www.dadtired.com/conferences [https://www.dadtired.com/conferences] * Support the mission: https://www.dadtired.com/donate [https://www.dadtired.com/donate] * Today's Sponsor: Hands On Kids Bible by Tyndale [https://www.tyndale.com/sites/handsonbible/?utm_campaign=Bibles%20-%20NLT%20Hands-On%20Bible%20-%20Tyndale&utm_source=Dad%20Tired%20Podcast&utm_medium=July%202025%20Microsite] Go deeper: If this episode hit you—share it with a friend or take 30 seconds to leave a review. It helps us reach more men who are ready to do the hard work of becoming whole.

Lectric Xpedition Bike: Watch Here [https://youtu.be/Zxd21NSt3aE?si=ffKYgOqFK1SLabuP] What if the pain you’ve buried is the very thing blocking you from becoming the man God created you to be? In this raw and emotional episode, Jerrad sits down with Dr. Brad Johnson—also known as BJ Communicates—to talk about grief, father wounds, and how trauma shapes us more than we realize. BJ shares the heartbreaking story of holding his newborn son as he took his last breath, walking through the fog of loss in his marriage, and later grieving the death of his own father before reconciliation could happen. Together, they unpack how fatherlessness, unprocessed emotions, and generational pain keep men stuck—and why ignoring it doesn’t make it go away. They talk about how grief shows up in unexpected ways (like road rage and burnout), why most men lack true friendships, and how healing begins with honest conversations. This episode is an invitation to stop carrying what God has called you to cast—and to believe that the best version of you is on the other side of your pain. What You’ll Learn: * Why men are emotional—even when they say they’re not * How father wounds affect your identity * The power of grief and what it reveals * What it means to carry trauma in your body * How to connect with your wife through emotional check-ins * Why men struggle to form deep friendships * How generational patterns repeat if we don’t interrupt them * Why healing is spiritual—and why it matters for your family Mentioned in This Episode: * BJ Communicates’ books: Hard Conversations series * Support group for grieving dads: Sad Dad * “Feelings Wheel” for emotional check-ins * Book Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.com [https://www.jerradlopes.com/] * Grab Dad Tired and Loving It: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB [https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB]

Watch this interview on Youtube: https://youtu.be/4c_qHfeSGAE [https://youtu.be/4c_qHfeSGAE] What if the lie you're believing is the very thing keeping you from peace? In this powerful and convicting episode, Jerrad sits down with bestselling author Gary Thomas to dismantle one of the most common, but rarely admitted lies Christian men believe: God owes me. Together, they talk about the quiet entitlement that sneaks into our faith, why peace feels so elusive, and how the Gospel offers something far deeper than comfort or success. Jerrad and Gary explore how social media fuels discontent, how unspoken expectations erode intimacy with God, and why healing begins when we face our sin instead of hiding it. They share personal stories, biblical truth, and hard-won wisdom for men who want more than just behavior change, they want transformation. This episode is a much-needed reminder: God’s not holding out on you. He’s already given you more than you deserve. What You’ll Learn: * Why entitlement might be the root of your spiritual frustration * How believing a lie can sabotage your faith * The difference between comfort and peace * What Gary learned through suffering, silence, and surrender * Why social media subtly kills gratitude * How to be a man of peace in a world full of chaos * Why facing your sin leads to deeper joy * How the Gospel frees you—from your past, for your future Mentioned in This Episode: Gary Thomas’ new book: The Life You Were Reborn to Live Gary’s website: https://www.garythomas.com [https://www.garythomas.com/] Book Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.com [https://www.jerradlopes.com/] Grab Dad Tired and Loving It: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB [https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB] Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4c_qHfeSGAE [https://youtu.be/4c_qHfeSGAE]

Watch this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ihMjsKPxdA8 [https://youtu.be/ihMjsKPxdA8] What if your greatest strength… is also the thing that wears you out the most? In this honest and inspiring conversation, Jerrad sits down with Michael Seifert—founder of PublicSq. and EveryLife—to talk about identity, pressure, purpose, and the hidden cost of success. Though Michael leads some of the most mission-driven companies in America, he opens up about the soul battles behind his ambition—and why Sabbath rest might be his greatest act of obedience. They talk about legacy, fatherhood, and how a rebellious teenager found Jesus at a ranch in Northern California. Michael shares how a single week transformed his relationship with his dad, the real reason behind his inner drive, and the moment he realized that working for the praises of man would eventually break him. This episode is a reminder that God doesn’t just care about what you build—but who you're becoming while you build it. What You’ll Learn: * Why your identity can’t come from what you accomplish * The four roles a dad plays (caretaker, cop, coach, consultant) * How pressure to succeed impacts father-son relationships * What Michael learned about humility from his dad * The beauty of building with God—and learning to rest * How to lead your family while healing from your own wounds * Why starting a values-driven business invites both criticism and purpose Mentioned in This Episode: * J.H. Ranch: https://jhranch.com [https://jhranch.com/] * PublicSq: https://publicsq.com [https://publicsq.com/] * EveryLife Diapers: https://everylife.com [https://everylife.com/] * Today's Sponsor: dwellbible.com/dadtired [http://dwellbible.com/dadtired] * Michael's South Korea launch at Yoido Full Gospel Church * Jerrad’s mantra: “Strong families begin with healed men” 🔗 Resources: * Book Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.com [https://www.jerradlopes.com/] * Grab Dad Tired and Loving It: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB [https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB] * Watch and subscribe on YouTube

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/B50C1AlD3ao [https://youtu.be/B50C1AlD3ao] What if the things that slow you down… are the very things God wants to use to form you? In this slow, soulful conversation, Jerrad sits down with Jake Weidmann—a master penman (yes, that’s a real thing) and artist whose life and work are marked by discipline, creativity, and deep intentionality. From carving sacred art to raising four kids, Jake shares how slowing down has reshaped not just his craft—but his soul. They talk about the connection between beauty and time, why being creative has nothing to do with being “artsy,” and how discipline and delight can co-exist in the life of a godly man. Jake opens up about the doubts that haunted his early career, what it means to “exult in monotony,” and the emotional moment he hoisted an Amish barn beam onto his shoulder—realizing he was quite literally taking up his cross. This episode is a breath of fresh air in a world that worships speed. What You’ll Learn: * Why slowing down might be the most spiritual thing you do today * How discipline, doubt, and beauty all shape a man’s soul * The lost art of doing one thing well over a long time * What it means to create as a reflection of the Creator * How parenting and craftsmanship have more in common than you think * Why creativity isn’t just for artists—it’s for every man made in God’s image * The surprising story behind Jake’s “Old Rugged Cross” artwork Mentioned in This Episode: * Jake’s book and artwork: https://jakeweidmann.com [https://jakeweidmann.com/] * G.K. Chesterton’s Orthodoxy * The story of the “pen wizard” and the golden age of handwriting * Benedictine wisdom: To work is to pray * Jerrad’s mantra: “Decades over days” 🔗 Resources: Book Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.com [https://www.jerradlopes.com/] Grab Dad Tired and Loving It: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB [https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB] Watch the episode on YouTube and subscribe!