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In this Mother's Day episode of the Dad Tired podcast, Jerrad is joined by Hunter Beless, host of the Journey Women Podcast. Join in as the two share about what it looks like for a husband to lead his family well, how to become the spiritual leader of the home, and what wives are truly longing for from their husband.

“You can’t pass on what you don’t possess,” the number one thing any father wanting to raise passionate Jesus followers must remember according to this week’s guest, Phil Comer. In his book, Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (co-written with his wife Diane) Phil offers hope and practical help to parents in their God-given task of raising the next generation of passionate Jesus followers. Join host Jerrad Lopes as he and Phil discuss several of those practical tips on raising godly children, including when spanking may be appropriate and the process to implement this tool in your home. This episode is a good reminder for any father about Christian discipline and for any of those feeling lost on where to begin.

We all look to the future. For some, we do it with arrogance (as mentioned in James 4). And for others, we approach the future with anxiety (Matthew 6). In this episode, join Jerrad as he shares why looking to the future with both anxiety and arrogance leaves us missing the mark of Christian living, and how the Gospel offers us a better alternative.

"Making conscientious choices about technology in our families is more than just using internet filters and determining screen time limits for our children. It's about developing wisdom, character, and courage in the way we use digital media rather than accepting technology's promises of ease, instant gratification, and the world's knowledge at our fingertips. And it's definitely not just about the kids." -Andy Crouch, Tech Wise Family Join host Jerrad Lopes and best-selling author Andy Crouch as they discuss how the Gospel influences the way we allow technology to play a role in our families.

There are many men struggling. It can be anything from disobedient children, broken marriages, lost jobs, or terminal sickness. The list is unending. As Christian fathers and husbands, we often find ourselves praying to God to relieve us from our burdens; to give us some sign of blessing in the midst of pain. In this episode of the Dad Tired podcast, join Jerrad as he reminds listeners what Jesus says about those who are broken, hurting, and persecuted.

On this week’s episode, host Jerrad Lopes talks with Bob Goff, motivational speaker, and New York Times bestselling author of Love Does. Bob’s mission to inspire people to dream big and make their life more awesome, will become immediately appar...

Video games, a controversial topic both in and outside of the church world. Some men are hardcore lovers of gaming, some view it as a waste of time and millions of others fall somewhere in the middle. This week join host Jerrad Lopes and guest, Gabe Patillo as they discuss the boundaries we set up around technology for our family's, how video games may or may not contribute to gun violence and how the pornography industry has crept in through the gaming industry. Gabe shares a unique perspective as a gamer and Christian that may just get you to think about things differently. Whether you are a gamer or not, you'll want to hear this conversation!

Scripture tells us religion that is pure is caring for the orphans (James 1:27). In the United States alone there are more than 400,000 children in the foster care system.* Each child is an opportunity to show God's love, to reach out to the most vulnerable and be an agent of hope. Join host Jerrad Lopes and other members of the Dad Tired community as they share their stories of becoming foster and adoptive parents. While not everyone is called to fostering or adopting, we are all called to love and to pray for one another. This weeks episode will give you a glimpse behind the curtain of what it means to take a child into your home. If God is calling you to take that step, you will benefit from the insights of fathers who have already gone through the process. If fostering or adopting is not right for you and your family, pray for those who are.

This week, host Jerrad Lopes introduces listeners to Aaron Smith, a husband, father and founder of Husband Revolution, an online marriage ministry. Aaron's goal in ministry is to revive the hearts of husbands and fathers around the world. Listen as Aaron speaks about combating our human tendency to compare ourselves to others, parenting techniques, church community, and other thought-provoking topics. This episode will leave you inspired and encouraged in your role as a husband and father. You'll definitely want to take notes! Host: Jerrad Lopes Guest: Aaron Smith is a husband and father who has always had a passion for sharing the gospel with the world. After getting married in 2007 to Jennifer Smith ( Unveiled Wife ), he and his wife became missionaries in Africa. Throughout the first four and a half years of marriage he and his wife experienced many struggles but found restoration through the grace of God, and out of those trials was birthed an online marriage ministry (HusbandRevolution.com (http://husbandrevolution.com/)). His heart now is directed towards encouraging husbands in their walks with Christ and their marriage. His hope is to see a revival in the hearts of husbands around the world. He believes that if husbands would humble themselves and turn toward God that the message of Christ would be advanced greater than ever before. Scripture References: * Ephesians 5:25-30 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+5%3A25-30&version=ESV)" Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, 26 that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, 27 so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish.[a (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+5%3A25-30&version=ESV#fen-ESV-29315a)] 28 In the same way husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself.

So often we as Christians want to focus on only one attribute of God, the attribute of love. But we tend to forget that scripture also tells us that God is a man of war. It's important to understand that both of these attributes are important and help to show us how we as men should be living our lives. Join host Jerrad Lopes and guest John Lovell from the Warrior Poets Society as they discuss God as a warrior, the theology of defense, practical things each of us can do to protect our homes, and how best to be a good father and husband. This episode is different than anything you've heard on Dad Tired previously and you'll want to take the time and listen.  

Join host Jerrad Lopes as he discusses the topic of sabbath, with A.J. Swoboda. In this episode, the two discuss questions like: * Are we still required to observe the sabbath? * What does a typical sabbath day look like? * Is sabbath different than leisure? * What's the point of the sabbath and why is God so serious about it. A. J. Swoboda (PhD, University of Birmingham) pastors Theophilus Church in urban Portland, Oregon. He is executive director of the Seminary Stewardship Alliance, a consortium of Christian higher education institutions dedicated to reconnecting Christians with the biblical call to care for God's creation. Swoboda also teaches biblical studies, theology, and church history at Portland Seminary and Fuller Theological Seminary, among others. He is an award-winning author or editor of nine books and speaks regularly at conferences, retreats, churches, and seminars. Visit his website and blog at www.ajswoboda.com. In this episode, A.J. and Jerrad discuss his new book, Subversive Sabbath (http://amzn.to/2BOf0LQ) "We live in a 24/7 culture of endless productivity, workaholism, distraction, burnout, and anxiety--a way of life to which we've sadly grown accustomed. This tired system of "life" ultimately destroys our souls, our bodies, our relationships, our society, and the rest of God's creation. The whole world grows exhausted because humanity has forgotten to enter into God's rest.This book pioneers a creative path to an alternative way of existing. Combining creative storytelling, pastoral sensitivity, practical insight, and relevant academic research, Subversive Sabbath offers a unique invitation to personal Sabbath-keeping that leads to fuller and more joyful lives. A. J. Swoboda demonstrates that Sabbath is both a spiritual discipline and a form of social justice, connects Sabbath-keeping to local communities, and explains how God may actually do more when we do less. He shows that the biblical practice of Sabbath-keeping is God's plan for the restoration and healing of all creation. The book includes a foreword by Matthew Sleeth." Amazon Book Description Past guest and Pastor of Bridgetown church in Portland Oregon, John Mark Comer (https://www.dadtired.com/blog/episode-73-god-has-a-name-feat-john-mark-comer) gave Subversive Sabbath this raving review: "Few things are as subversive to the hurry addiction of the modern world than the practice of Sabbath. And few things are as life-or-death important. A. J. has written his best book yet. His keen mind, quick wit, and deep soulfulness come through beautifully, page by captivating page. But more than anything, this is a book that is lived. My new go-to book on the Sabbath." Host: Jerrad Lopes Guest: A. J. Swoboda (PhD, University of Birmingham) pastors Theophilus Church in urban Portland, Oregon. He is executive director of the Seminary Stewardship Alliance, a consortium of Christian higher education institutions dedicated to reconnecting Christians with the biblical call to care for God's creation. Swoboda also teaches biblical studies, theology, and church history at Portland Seminary and Fuller Theological Seminary, among others.

Join host Jerrad Lopes and fellow podcaster Jon Fuller as they talk through finding your purpose even when li...

Valentine's Day is one of the least favorite holiday's of every man. But how do we, as followers of Jesus, and the spiritual leader of our homes, approach Valentine's Day through the lens of the Gospel? Join host Jerrad Lopes as he tackles the issues of both Valentine's Day and Lent in this latest episode of the Dad Tired Podcast. Host: Jerrad Lopes Connect with Dad Tired: * To subscribe on iOS, go to our iTunes page and subscribe. * Leave an iTunes review, this lets us and others know what you think and increases the chance that other dads will find us. * Like and Follow Dad Tired on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for updates. * Join our Dad Tired closed Facebook group for men who are trying to figure out how to be better disciples, husbands, fathers, and men.​

Comparing our lives to others, it's something we all find ourselves doing from time-to-time. But we must realize that since the beginning...

Throughout the scriptures, God reminds his people to create some type of reminder of his faithfulness. He then goes on to say, "when your children see this..." or "When your children ask" remind them of how good God has been to you. In this episode, join host Jerrad Lopes as he shares what it looks like to live a like in front of your children that causes them to ask about the goodness of God. Host: Jerrad Lopes Mentioned during the episode * Backgate Custom Prayer Cards (http://www.backgateprayers.com/) (use promo code DADTIRED to get 10% off) * Liturgy of the Ordinary by Tish Harrison Warren, FREE audio book (http://www.dadtired.com/audible) * My Favorite Family Devotionals (https://www.dadtired.com/blog/top-picks-family-devotions-for-kids) * Stop Behaving: A Gospel Centered Devotional for Men (https://www.dadtired.com/stopbehaving.html) Connect with Dad Tired: * To subscribe on iOS, go to our iTunes page and subscribe. * Leave an iTunes review, this lets us and others know what you think and increases the chance that other dads will find us. * Like and Follow Dad Tired on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for updates. * Join our Dad Tired closed Facebook group for men who are trying to figure out how to be better disciples, husbands, fathers, and men. Show notes provided by Dad Tired contributor Jared Meade.