Many Christian parents fear their kids will one day walk away from their faith. In this episode, Jerrad explores six of the most common reasons students (and adults) backslide. Drawing from years of youth ministry and personal parenting experience, he shares clear warning signs and biblical wisdom to help you disciple your kids toward long-term faithfulness.

Tune in to learn how to spot the subtle patterns that pull families away from Jesus; and what you can do today to fight for your child’s heart and legacy.

What You’ll Hear:

• The six most common reasons kids fall away from the faith
• How spiritual atrophy sets in and what to do about it
• Why relationships often pull teens away from Jesus
• What it looks like when old sins quietly return
• How to talk to your kids about unanswered prayers and hard seasons
• The role of sin tampering and how it erodes spiritual conviction
• What it means to finish the race and build a gospel-centered home

Episode Resources:

1. The Dad Tired Family Leadership Program – https://www.dadtired.com (Use code PODCAST for $100 off)
2. Invite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.com
3. Read The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB
4. Register for the Dad Tired Retreat – https://www.dadtired.com/events
5. Romans 13 and 1 Timothy 4:8 on spiritual discipline
6. James 1:13–15 and 1 Corinthians 15:33 on sin and influence