Take & Read Podcast

Season 5, Episode 10 | Pastor Marshall joins Pastor Chad, in person this time, to delve into 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11. Together they cover the sudden arrival of the Lord's day, staying alert as people of the light, and mutual encouragement through Christ's salvation.

Season 5, Episode 9 | Pastor Chad takes on 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 solo, and explores the concepts of grieving with hope, the resurrection of the dead in Christ, and the Lord's return.

Season 5, Episode 8 | Pastor Chad and Parker Smith read 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12, discussing brotherly love, living quietly, minding one’s own affairs, and working diligently to honor God before outsiders.

Season 5, Episode 7 | Pastor Chad and Tyler Smith explore 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, unpacking God's will for sanctification, abstaining from sexual immorality, and exercising self-control in holiness.

Season 5, Episode 6 | Pastor Chad and Matt Neeley explore 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13, unpacking Paul's joy and relief over the church's faith, the power of prayer, and pursuing holiness in community.

Season 5, Episode 5 | Pastor Chad welcomes new guest Ryan Thorson, a fellow pastor and doctoral cohort member, as they record from Cape Town, South Africa. 

Ryan shares his personal journey with the Bible, from childhood memories in a pastor's home to his current devotional practices like Lectio Divina and inductive study. 

Together, they dive into 1 Thessalonians, exploring Paul's encouragement to the early church amid trials, the role of spiritual warfare, and the importance of discipleship.

Season 5, Episode 4 | Pastor Chad and Truett look at 1 Thessalonians 2:13–16, where Paul thanks God that the Thessalonians embraced the gospel as God’s Word and stood firm in faith despite opposition. Truett also shares how daily time in Scripture has deepened his commitment to Christ.

Season 5, Episode 3 | Pastor Chad and Pastor LJ reflect on life changes, parenting, and ministry before diving into 1 Thessalonians 2:1–12. They talk about Paul’s deep care for the Thessalonian church; highlighting Paul’s sincerity, the emotional weight of ministry, and the importance of serving with integrity—not for approval or gain, but out of love for God and others.

Season 5, Episode 2 | Pastor Chad reconnects with Derek Hutchison, the man who led him to Christ, as they reflect on their shared history and dive into 1 Thessalonians 1. They explore how true faith shows up through endurance, love, and a life that points others to Jesus—even in hardship.

"I Know the Plans" by Derek Hutchison: https://a.co/d/8kHEhcn

Season 5, Episode 1 | Kicking off Season 5, Pastor Chad and August Huckabee revisit Acts 17:1–9 to explore how Paul’s brief but bold ministry in Thessalonica led to both belief and backlash. They reflect on faithfulness in the face of uncertainty and how true success in ministry is measured by obedience, not outcomes.