Ever had something small go wrong and suddenly you’re spiraling into insecurity, shame, or old stories you thought you were done with? Yeah… me too. Today I share a simple moment in my kitchen that unexpectedly poked an old wound and sent me into a whole internal narrative about not being good enough.

But this episode isn’t really about caulking a backsplash.

It’s about the lies men believe, the wounds we carry into adulthood, and why healing matters way more than we think.

In this episode we talk about:
• How tiny moments trigger big wounds
• Why our brains write stories we never chose
• How men often cope through numbing, distancing, or performing
• What “intimacy disorder” really means
• How Jesus meets us in our pain and speaks truth
• Why healed men become better husbands, fathers, and friends
• Why your healing is never just for you—it’s for the mission

We also finish Step 7 of the Seven Steps of Discipleship:
pouring your life into someone else.

From Genesis to Jesus’ final words, God has always called men to expand His kingdom, not retreat into self-protection.

Strong families begin with healed men.
Strong men begin by telling the truth.
And healed men are sent men.

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If you’ve ever felt exhausted as a dad — like you’re genuinely trying but something still feels “off” — today’s episode is going to give you language, clarity, and a fresh blueprint for fatherhood.

I sit down with Jeremy Pryor, one of the leading voices on shaping a multigenerational family on mission. Jeremy argues that most modern dads are using a brand-new cultural blueprint for family… and it’s not working.

This conversation is full of hope, honesty, and practical steps to help you create a home your kids will want to belong to for generations.

What You’ll Learn

• Why the modern Western family structure is historically unusual — and often ineffective
• The biblical blueprint for family that leads to connection, mission, and long-term joy
• The power of three generations at one table
• How to win your child’s heart through simple weekly rhythms
• Why intentional dads must play both offense and defense in today’s culture
• How to protect your child spiritually in a world full of digital “portals”
• What it looks like to raise kids who stay connected long after they leave your home

Key Takeaways

• Strong families begin with healed men.
You cannot lead your home if you’re disconnected from Jesus or from your own heart.

• Ideas matter.
Most dads inherited a blueprint that leads to isolation — not mission.

• Connection is built through rhythm, not random effort.
Weekly feasts, 1:1 traditions, family stories, and regular check-ins matter.

• Your kids need your protection — spiritually, emotionally, digitally.
Today’s culture demands intentional defense, not passive hope.

• Legacy starts now.
You’re building something your grandkids will feel — whether intentionally or by default.

Resources Mentioned

Free Step 6 PDF: dadtired.com/7steps
Jeremy Pryor’s Family Teams Resources: familyteams.com
Jeremy’s Book: Family Revision
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In this week’s episode, we shift the conversation from inner healing to how that healing actually plays out inside your marriage. Jerrad opens up about the quieter, less flashy season Dad Tired has entered, and why he’s more encouraged than ever as he hears private stories of repentance, courage, and healing from men around the world.

Then we turn to the heart of Step 005: your marriage is meant to display Christ’s love for His church. Not primarily your happiness. Not comfort. But a living, breathing picture of the gospel inside your home. When we lose sight of that, everything in marriage starts to unravel. When we stay focused on it, everything begins to fall into place.

From there, we get ultra-practical. Jerrad unpacks four clear, measurable ways husbands can model Christ’s love toward their wives — ways you can start evaluating and practicing this week.

What We Cover

• Why external “hype” has faded… and why that’s actually a good thing
• The unseen, private faithfulness of men that is changing generations
• The biblical symbolism of marriage — from Genesis to Jesus
• Why marriage falls apart when we expect it to serve our happiness
• How to reset your expectations around the purpose of marriage
• Four simple questions every husband should ask himself each week
• Why your wife is meant to feel emotionally, spiritually, and physically safe with you

Four Ways Christ Loves His Church… and How We Model Them

(With verses for your study)

1. Christ Pursues First
   Romans 5:8
   You take initiative. You move toward her. You start the conversations. You pursue her heart.
2. Christ Sacrifices Daily
   Ephesians 5:25, Mark 10:45
   You lay down comfort, preference, ego, and convenience for her good — with joy, not resentment.
3. Christ Shows Compassion
   Hebrews 4:15, 1 Peter 3:7
   You slow down, listen well, empathize, honor her, and create emotional safety.
4. Christ Protects and Strengthens
   2 Thessalonians 3:3
   You become a refuge — physically, emotionally, spiritually — where she feels secure and lifted up.

Free Download: Step 005 PDF

We created a full PDF to help you process Step 005 on your own or with a Garage Group:
dadtired.com/7steps

This includes:

• A theological overview of marriage
• Common barriers men face
• Practical exercises
• Reflection questions
• Scripture study prompts
• The four measurable areas of pursuit

Partner With the Mission

Dad Tired is at 7% of its 2026 fundraising goal. If this ministry has helped you and you want to stand with the thousands of quiet, faithful men doing the work no one sees, you can give at:
dadtired.com/donate

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Links Mentioned

• Step 005 PDF: dadtired.com/7steps
• Donate: dadtired.com/donate
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