Dad Tired

Jerrad Lopes started Dad Tired from a pretty straightforward observation: most dads he knew were exhausted, struggling, and not sure where to turn for honest conversation about it. As a husband and father of four, he brings his own messy reality into every episode rather than pretending he's got everything figured out. This is a faith-based podcast, and Jerrad doesn't shy away from that. Episodes weave together biblical teaching with raw honesty about marriage struggles, parenting failures, anxiety, and the pressure men feel to keep it all together. But it never feels like a Sunday sermon. The tone is more like grabbing coffee with a friend who happens to take his faith seriously -- someone who'll admit he yelled at his kids that morning before talking about what grace actually looks like in practice. The show mixes solo episodes where Jerrad unpacks a theme with interview conversations featuring pastors, counselors, and other dads working through similar stuff. Topics range from emotional awareness and setting boundaries to navigating mental health as a man of faith. At around 500 episodes released weekly, there's a deep well to draw from. With a 4.9-star rating from over 1,300 reviews on Apple Podcasts, Dad Tired clearly connects with its audience on a real level. If you're a Christian dad looking for something that feels genuine rather than performative, Jerrad's vulnerability and warmth make this one stand out.