How to Become a Peacemaker in Your Home and Marriage| 361

Jerrad shares a powerful message on what it means to be both protector and peacemaker in a culture where those ideas often feel at odds. From an unexpected lesson while watching a duck guard its family, to deep reflection on Jesus’ words in Matthew 5, this episode challenges men to take spiritual ownership of their homes. Jerrad unpacks how true peace isn’t passive—it’s courageous, intentional, and rooted in the heart of a father who fights for his family’s physical and spiritual well-being.What You’ll Hear:A surprising story about ducks, gators, and spiritual leadershipWhy real protection involves far more than physical safetyThe difference between being a peacekeeper and a peacemakerHow passivity in marriage and parenting sabotages spiritual growthWhat it means to have your head “on a swivel” in today’s cultureWhy owning hidden sin is part of leading with integrityHow peacemaking reveals your identity as a son of GodTune in to hear what strength looks like in fatherhood and how courage and peace can go hand in hand.Episode Resources:The Dad Tired Family Leadership Program – https://www.dadtired.com (Use code PODCAST for $100 off)Invite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.comRead The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBJoin the free Dad Tired Community – https://connect.dadtired.comMatthew 5:9 – “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God”Romans 12:18 – “If possible, so far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone