Take & Read Podcast

Episode 21 w/ Michele Sparkman and Kasie Noble [Mark 4:30-33]

We are excited to welcome two very special guests to the podcast! Michele and Kasie share their personal journeys with Jesus and the Bible and how they study the bible on a daily basis. They discuss the parable of the Mustard Seed. Also, why is the Kingdom of God compared to a small tree with huge branches?

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Previous Episode (20): YOUR CALLING | What Changed Granger's Life

Episode 20 w/ Granger Smith [Mark 4:26-29]

Granger is back and ready to share something that has completely changed his life. Chad and Granger discuss the calling of Christians and how this calling is something that needs to be done daily. Once more, we are called to spread the Gospel without the power to cause it to grow within someone's heart. For that alone can solely be accomplished through the power of Jesus.

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Previous Episode (19): HELPFUL THOUGHTS | Small Groups and An Intense Parable

Episode 19 w/ Bernie Calcote [Mark 4:21-25]

Bernie is back with laughs, insights, and good times! Pastor Chad and Bernie spend some time chatting about reading the bible with family. Also, Bernie shares some specifics on family life and small groups. They tackle the Parable of the Lamp and discuss the intense nature of Jesus' teachings.

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Episode 18: A LESSON TO LEARN | Good Soil, Seeds, Sower, and Birds?

Episode 18 w/ Parker Smith [Mark 4:1-20]

Life chats, bible stories, and more are waiting in the episode. Chad and Parker tackle one of the most pivotal parables in scripture. Jesus not only teaches a parable but also privately explains its meaning to the disciples. They also discuss that when Jesus speaks through parables, He does so to reveal the truth and conceal the truth.

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Episode 17: Is Jesus Strong Enough To Bind Satan?

Episode 17 w/ Kert Prater [Mark 3:20-35]

Chad  and Kert unpack a pivotal scene in the early ministry of Jesus. The religious leaders accuse Him of being possessed by Satan, and Jesus  shows them the fallacy of their claims while rebuking their heresy-filled hearts. Also, Jesus makes a surprising statement that completely shifts the idea of what it means to be family and what it means to be followers of Christ.

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Episode 16: How Did Jesus Choose The Disciples? [Mark 3:13-19]

Episode 16 w/ LJ McCulloch [Mark 3:7-12]

Chad and LJ take and read about Jesus calling His disciples. Why did He choose those guys? Did Jesus choose the best of the best or did He have a different plan? LJ and Chad also talk about how Jesus wants each one of us, and we are all highly valued and loved by the Lord.

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Episode 15: Why Did People Love Jesus? [Mark 3:7-12]

Episode 15 w/ Bernie Calcote [Mark 3:7-12]

Chad and Bernie discuss Jesus' rising popularity and the rising hostility against Him. Jesus did many things to draw people close to Him and many things that caused people to hate Him. Jesus has the power to command unclean spirits but do we believe that He has the same incredible influence in our own lives today?

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Episode 14: "Is Religion More Important Than People?" | [Mark 3:1-6 w/Parker Smith]

Take and Read Podcast - Episode 14

"When we hold onto good things too tightly, we turn them into bad things. They become idols." - Parker Smith

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Episode 13: The Sabbath - Gift or Law? | [Mark 2:23-28 w/Pastor Ivan]

Take and Read Podcast - Episode 13

“Sometimes, can rituals become more important than people.” 

In this episode, Pastor Chad and Pastor Ivan from Ukraine discuss what role the Sabbath has in the lives of Christians and how gifts from God can be deformed into oppressive commands. Jesus says that He is the Son of God, which increases the anger among the religious leaders.

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Episode 12: How To Fast [Mark 2:18-22 w/Chet Garner] | Take & Read

Take & Read Podcast - Episode 12 

Once again, Jesus takes the religious practices of the day and flips them on their ear. While fasting is a physical act, it has a powerful spiritual purpose. Chad and Chet dive into what role fasting has taken in their lives. They also give some ideas about what fasting can look like in the life of every follower of Christ.

Christ the Messiah wants our whole heart and our complete devotion. The temporary denial of food could be the start of that journey.   

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Episode 11: "Jesus is The Physician!" | [Mark 2:14-17 w/Kert Prater] | Take & Read