Work, Rest, Calling, and the Goodness of God (with Jordan Raynor)

What if your job, your parenting, your neighborhood, and your ordinary Monday morning all mattered deeply to God?In this episode, Jerrad sits down with returning guest Jordan Raynor for a wide-ranging conversation about work, calling, the Holy Spirit, fatherhood, and the lies that keep Christian men exhausted.Jordan unpacks why work existed before sin, how our daily jobs can be worship, and why the Holy Spirit empowers us not just for salvation, but for the good works God has prepared for us. The conversation also moves into evangelism, neighborhood faithfulness, the kindness of God, and the freedom that comes from realizing God doesn’t need us. He wants us.This episode is for the dad who feels tired, scattered, overcommitted, or unsure if his everyday life really matters to God.In this episode, we talk about:Why your work matters to GodHow to see ordinary tasks as worshipThe lies and half-truths many Christians believeWhy the Holy Spirit empowers us for good worksHow to talk to your kids about deep theologyWhy saying no can be an act of faithfulnessThe difference between a tired body and a weary soulWhy God doesn’t need you, but graciously invites youMentioned in this episode:VARA Safe Use Promo code DADTIRED for $20 offDad Tired Annual RetreatFree Family Leadership ProgramThe Spirit in You by Jordan Raynor

Host or Attend a Dad Tired One Day Conference Who or what gets your best attention, your best thinking, and your best mood?In today’s Dad Tired Daily episode, Jerrad shares a convicting moment from a normal drive to school with his kids. After dropping them off, he realized he had not said a single word to them the entire drive. Not because he was angry. Not because he didn’t love them. But because his mind was consumed with work, stress, responsibilities, and the long list of things he needed to get done.That moment led to a deeper question: are the people God has called us to love getting our best, or just our leftovers?The Bible tells us in Proverbs 4:23 to guard our hearts, and Jeremiah 17:9 reminds us that the heart is deceitful. We may say we value our family, our faith, and our calling, but our attention, mood, calendar, and thoughts often tell the truth.This episode is a simple, honest challenge to pay attention to what is getting the best of you.Ask yourself today:Who gets my best attention?Who gets my best thinking?Who gets my best mood?Are those the people and things God has actually called me to?

Attend the Dad Tired Annual Retreat & Join the FREE Family Leadership ProgramJerrad sits down with Tim Timmons for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had on the podcast. Tim shares about living with stage 4 cancer for over 25 years, the exhaustion of trying to “work for God,” and how he’s learning to simply wake up each day and join Jesus.Together, they talk about:Contentment vs surrenderParenting and repairThe pressure Christian men carryLiving sober-minded in a distracted worldWhy the Kingdom of God threatens our own kingdomsThis episode feels like sitting across the table from a wise friend who’s been through some things.

Join of at the Dad Tired Annual RetreatIn this episode, Jerrad reflects on Jesus’ words in Matthew 5 and what it really means to take sin seriously. After nearly two years off social media, he shares how removing constant digital input transformed his mind, reduced temptation, and brought a level of peace he didn’t know he was missing.This isn’t about rules.It’s about freedom.If something in your life is pulling you away from who God is calling you to be, maybe the answer isn’t managing it better…Maybe it’s removing it altogether.

Want to be the spiritual leader of your home? Start HERE. Most men don’t hate work because they’re lazy.They hate work because they’re misaligned.In this conversation with Ken Coleman, we talk about why so many men feel stuck, how to find clarity in your calling, and what it looks like to pursue meaningful work without sacrificing your family.If you’ve been feeling confused, burned out, or unsure of your next step—this episode will help you take one.Clarity → Confidence → Courage.

Join or Host a One Day ConferenceSign Up for the Annual RetreatIn today’s Dad Tired Daily, Pastor Kaleb Allen wraps up a powerful 3-part series by walking through John 4—the story of the woman at the well.Jesus challenges more than just her past… He challenges our perspective, our prejudices, and our purpose.While the disciples are focused on physical food, Jesus reveals something deeper:“My food is to do the will of Him who sent me.”What if the reason your soul feels tired… isn’t because you’re doing too much—but because you’re not doing what you were made for?This episode is a wake-up call for men who feel stuck, bored, or spiritually dry.In this episode:Why we quietly write people off—and how Jesus doesn’tThe hidden “prejudice” that can live in a believer’s heartWhat Jesus meant by being nourished through missionWhy comfort and ease are leaving so many men emptyHow to rediscover purpose through the work God has given youKey takeaway:Your soul was never meant to live on comfort—it was meant to come alive on mission.Lift your eyes. The harvest is right in front of you.

This one starts funny… and gets real fast.In this conversation with Tim Hawkins, we talk about why so many men feel stuck—even when life looks good on the outside.We get into burnout, chasing affirmation, marriage struggles, and what it actually looks like to heal.If something feels off… this might be why.

How many times do we go back to the same thing… hoping it will finally satisfy?In this devotional from Pastor Kaleb Allen (John 4), we look at the “five husbands” idea and ask a hard question:What are you still chasing?Attend the Dad Tired Retreat

Today's Sponsor: Backgate Prayers (use promo code DADTIRED)You don’t need more stuff.You need more clarity.In this episode, Joshua Becker and I talk about minimalism, contentment, and why so many men feel overwhelmed right now.We get into the connection between your possessions and your peace… and how simplifying your life can actually help you become a better husband, dad, and disciple of Jesus.Grab a copy of Joshua's Book HERE

New to Dad Tired? Click HERE for a FREE GiftJesus didn’t avoid Samaria—He walked straight into it.In this devotional from John 4, we’re reminded that:We often ignore the very people Jesus would pursueWe carry the gift of living waterAnd we’ve been sent on mission, whether we realize it or notSimple. Direct. But it’ll challenge the way you move through your day.