Kyle Idleman on Fear, Fatherhood and Discipleship| 348

In this episode, Jerrad sits down with Kyle Idleman to talk about what it means to move from admiration to transformation. Kyle reflects on the challenge of being a father who wants to fix things but has to face the fear of not being in control. He shares stories of failure, frustration, and how real connection with Jesus shapes who we are at home. They also explore how staying connected to Christ produces lasting fruit in a world pushing performance.Tune in to hear how surrender leads to strength and why connection matters more than control.What You’ll Hear:Why fear, not anger, drives many parenting responsesThe pressure to fix vs. the need to trustWhat it looks like to bear fruit by staying connected to JesusThe lie of masculine independence and the power of asking for helpHow honesty with friends can transform your inner worldWhat real spiritual leadership looks like in a homeKyle’s reflections on John 15 and the danger of performance-driven faithHow to flip your calendar to prioritize connection over productionEpisode Resources:“Not a Fan” by Kyle Idleman“When Your Way Isn’t Working” Backgate Prayers – https://www.backgateprayers.com (use code DADTIRED for 10% off)Invite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.comRead The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB