Fathers play a lasting role in our lives, and we learn countless lessons from them, like who we want to be and how we want to lead. Master communicator and motivational speaker Dr. Rick Rigsby grew up with a father who, despite being a third-grade dropout, sailed across the world, learned multiple languages, and instilled in a young Dr. Rigsby the basic life lessons that profoundly impacted the way he viewed himself and his potential. Above all, Dr. Rigsby’s father helped him see how living with faith and keeping our word can grow our influence to impact other people for the better. From the time he was a young boy, Jerrad Lopes couldn’t wait to be the dad he never had. But as an adult, when Jerrad hit a wall of professional setbacks that sent him into depression, he knew he wasn’t being the best dad and husband he could be. After a bitter fight with his wife, Jerrad turned to God to help show him how to lead. Now, Jerrad ministers through his organization Dad Tired to other men who face shame and a lack of confidence, so they can become dads and husbands who help their families grow more rooted in faith.

 

Links, Products and Resources Mentioned:

Sarah Young

Jesus Calling Podcast

Jesus Calling books

Jesus Calling devotional

Dr. Meg Meeker: Seeking the Love of a Father

Jesus Calling Large Deluxe Orange, available exclusively at Barnes & Noble

Jesus Calling Small Deluxe Blue, available exclusively at Barnes & Noble

 

Dr. Rick Rigsby

Lessons from a Third Grade Dropout: How the Timeless Wisdom of One Man Can Impact an Entire Generation book

Texas A&M

California Maritime Academy in Vallejo, CA

Chuck Noll, Pittsburgh Steelers NFL football coach

John Wooden, UCLA basketball coach

 

Jerrad Lopes

DadTired.com

Dad Tire Podcast 

Dad Tired: Stumbling Your Way to Spiritual Leadership book

BibleGateway.com Psalm 1

 

Kel Mitchell

 

Interview Quotes:

“How you do anything is how you do everything. It's never wrong to do the right thing. You tell somebody you're gonna get there at five, get there at four. Be ready to work.” - Dr. Rick Rigsby quoting his father

“[My parents constantly raising the bar was] something I hated as a kid, something I couldn't stand as a teenager, but something that brings water to my eyes as an adult.” - Dr. Rick Rigsby

“If you don't learn character in the trenches, if you don't learn the basics in the trenches, what in the world makes us think that when we get to the big stage, it's all of a sudden going to happen?” - Dr. Rick Rigsby

“Faith encourages me to go beyond my comfort zone and to have a visceral reaction for the people of Jesus and encourage them.” - Dr. Rick Rigsby

“Your ability to influence people within the sphere of your periphery will determine the impact that you make.” - Dr. Rick Rigsby

“Think for a moment about the person who led you to the Lord. Was it that person's words, or was it that person's lifestyle?” - Dr. Rick Rigsby

“I’m going to have a bunch of titles on my business card one day, [but] the thing that will go with me to the grave are the titles of husband, father, and disciple.” - Jerrad Lopes

“If you believe you're too sinful or you're not equi