For Goodness' Sake! with Chad Barela

In this episode Chad pushes through his sickness and makes a show happen anyway. He starts off by sharing his redemptive story of losing a semi-major brand deal only to lead to a feature in Billy Graham’s Decision Magazine. He shares about how Sean Feucht revived his spirit in a dark season and got him in trouble shortly thereafter but for the better. Eventually he gets into the weighty ideas of t...

In this episode Chad’s friend Jordee Wester joins. They discussed the uncertainty of entrepreneurship and the faith required in making an independent income, especially when others depend on you. Jordee is a talented film maker and all around hard working man that demonstrates what grit and determination look like. He’s already a success and that will surely only grow in time. I hope you enjoy the...

In this episode Chad's friend Mat Griego joins to explore some of the ideas discussed on the show as of late. Eventually they get into technologies like the new apple vision pro, central bank digital currencies, and neuralink. They debate whether these are signs of the end and what that even means from a biblical point of view. ----- Giveaway Rules Win one of three prizes: Fox Horseshoe Ring T...

In this episode Chad opens up with a song he’s taken a liking to lately, announces a giveaway and delves into what a suggestible person is. He explores how design can alter our perspectives and questions the ethics behind this very thing. After adventuring around Charles Manson and how he might not be that bad, Chad scolds gentle parenting and the consequences it has on kids and future society.

Chad opens the show by sharing how he makes his Heritage Southwest Jewelry, and then lets the audience in on one of his design inspiration secrets. After sharing a few notable people he’s made rings for, Chad shares about his concerns of platform algorithms and how they have the potential power to relegate us all to the digital ghetto if we don’t tow the line. They explore whether these concerns s...

In this episode Chad’s “Show and Tell” includes his difficult to acquire bison painting, his boyscouts shirt he found in San Fransisco on his honeymoon and then he shares about this weeks Common Trading Post release with a secret listener only discount. Before getting into what Chad believes makes a high value man, Chorus and he comment on old ads, what the best designed car ever was, and Bob Dyla...

In this episode Chad shares one of his most prized possessions, his Vintage Gibson LG-1 acoustic guitar and plays an old John Prine tune to open up the show. After sharing a story about how he mindlessly sang a possibly inappropriate song with his pastor, Chad explores artistic boundaries, how to create without losing your sense of footing in reality, the balance of being open minded yet anchored...

In this episode Chad has a meaningful discussion with his friend, Donovan Medina, a man who has weathered many dark moments over the last decade and stands taller today having gone through it all. They’ve been band mates, Donovan served as Chad’s wife’s pastor and officiated their wedding, now they work together in the Southwest jewelry business. Support our brands: Get 10% off with code “FGS10” C...

During the setup of this episode, Chad broke his expensive reference monitor and shares how it nearly prevented the filming and served as a serious mental roadblock to overcome considering a low week. After sharing about his vintage French moleskin jacket and the story behind how he acquired it, he gets into how his dad had a profound influence in his life from music to silversmithing. He shares a...

Chad opens up the show talking about his uncle and how he influenced his life inspiring the Common Trading Co Trucker Hat. He shares a bit about the early days of the Route 66 trade culture and how it related to the early makers, then gets heavy with his perspective on the controversial pastor, Mark Driscoll. He then shares how a Bandito became the honorary uncle of his second son and then closes...

This episode was filmed a few weeks back and paved the way for this format. We introduced our opening segment "Show and Tell" where Chad shows items he's acquired from local trading posts, pawn shops etc.. and shares the stories behind them. We chat about how rude people tend to be more honest than nice people, and then eventually get into his testimony, dealing with church hurt, and...

It's Holy Week! Chad shares one of his traditions in watching the Passion of the Christ, shares his thoughts on the apocalypse, and touches on the Nashville tragedy. ——————— Support our brands: Get 10% off with code “FGS10” Chad Barela Heritage - https://chadbarela.com/ The Common Trading Post - https://chadbarela.com/thecommon Saint Poncho - https://chadbarela.com/st-poncho ——————— Submit you...

In this introductory episode Chad practices talking to the camera, riffs on concerns of allowing the audience behind the curtain, shares about withstanding cultural fires, how biblical figures can be good guides in life, and his love/hate relationship with his hometown. ——————— Support our brands: Chad Barela Heritage - https://chadbarela.com/ The Common Trading Post - https://chadbarela.com/theco...