Take & Read Podcast

Season 4, Episode 7 | Chad and Truett reflect on spiritual disciplines and study Galatians 3:1–9, emphasizing that salvation and spiritual growth come through faith, not works. They highlight how Paul challenges the Galatians' reliance on Jewish customs for righteousness and encourage listeners to examine their own motives in practicing faith.

Season 4, Episode 6 | Chad and Marshall reflect on Galatians 2:15–21, emphasizing that justification before God comes through faith in Christ, not by works. They unpack the meaning of being “crucified with Christ” and warn against using religious practices to elevate oneself or earn God's favor.

Season 4, Episode 5 | Pastor Chad and Tyler Smith reflect on a key moment in Galatians 2 where Paul challenges another early church leader, prompting a discussion on truth, unity, and the integrity of the gospel.

Season 4, Episode 4 | Pastor Chad sits down with college freshman Stephen Riley to discuss his journey from a surface-level faith to a personal, growing relationship with God through Scripture, and to dive in to our next section of Galatians.

Recorded at the Areopagus in Athens, Chad and Derrick Woodward reflect on Paul’s message in Acts 17. They discuss how Paul addressed Greek idolatry and introduced the concept of one true God to the philosophers at Mars Hill; blending biblical reflection with on-site observations to highlight the relevance of Paul's message today.

Season 4, Episode 3 | Pastor Chad and Linnea Morris dive into Galatians 1:11–24, exploring the profound transformation of the Apostle Paul from a zealous persecutor of the church to a passionate preacher of the gospel. They reflect on the power of God’s grace to interrupt and redirect lives, the significance of spiritual disciplines like prayer, and the importance of rooting our faith in the true gospel—not in people-pleasing or human traditions.

Season 4, Episode 2 | Pastor Chad and Granger Smith discuss spiritual disciplines, Granger’s journey into ministry, and the importance of discerning the true gospel. They reflect on the dangers of false teaching, and how to lead with truth and love—plus a story of student-led revival and a creative way to share Scripture.

Season 4, Episode 1 | Pastor Chad launches his study of Galatians, with Pastor Marshall, by reflecting on the importance of Paul's defense of the true gospel and his divine authority as an apostle. They draw connections between this letter and earlier biblical texts, emphasizing the early church's struggle to integrate Gentile believers without imposing Jewish customs. Together, the pastors highlight the rich theological depth in Paul’s greeting of “grace and peace,” underscoring that the Christian life—both in understanding and practice—must flow from God’s grace, the finished work of Christ, and the peace we now have with God.

Season 3 Finale w/ Tyler Smith

Season 3, Episode 16 w/ Mike Schutt