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? Sponsors / Resources: Click t...

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 th...

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. Sponsors / Resources: Click to support:  22 Beans Coffee...

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. Sponsors / Resources:...

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...

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. Sponsors / Resources: Click to support: 22 Beans Coffee Co . Click to buy: Take &...

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? Sponsors / Resources: Click to support: 2...

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 In Episode 14, Chad and Parker read about Jesus healing a man's hand in the synagogue amidst a hostile crowd. Jesus confronts the pride, hardness of heart, and religious idolatry of the religious leaders. Amazingly, Jesus chooses to confront them even...

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. Sponsors / Resour...

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 wh...

Take & Read Read Podcast - Episode 11 Jesus breaks cultural norms by eating with tax collectors with sinners. He tells the Pharisees that He came to earth for sinners to be their Physician. Jesus came for the lost, lonely, and broken so that he may save them. Sponsors / Resources: Click to support : 22 Beans Coffee Co. Click to buy: Take & Read Podcast Hat Click to follow: Instagram  ...

Chad and guest, Granger Smith, discuss recent lessons learned and continue exploring The Gospel According to Mark - the earliest account that we have of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ.   Email: takeandreadpodcast@gmail.com

Pastor Chad and guest, Parker Smith, CEO of Yee Yee Apparel, discuss Parker's walk with Christ and experience with the Bible. They also continue to explore The Gospel According to Mark - the earliest account that we have of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ.   If you have questions for Pastor Chad or his guest email: takeandreadpodcast@gmail.com

Chad and guest, Pastor Evghenii from Moldova, discuss his journey with Christ and the Bible, and continue the journey through the Gospel According to Mark - the earliest account that we have of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ.

Chad and guest, Bernie Calcote, discuss his journey with Christ and the Bible, and continue the journey through the Gospel According to Mark - the earliest account that we have of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ.   

Chad and guest, Bernie Calcote, continue the discussion from part 1 and continue the journey through the Gospel According to Mark - the earliest account that we have of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ.

Chad and guest, Pastor Kert, discuss how he engages with the Bible, and continue the journey through the Gospel According to Mark - the earliest account that we have of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ.

Chad and guest, Granger Smith, discuss recent lessons learned and continue exploring The Gospel According to Mark - the earliest account we have of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ.   Email: takeandreadpodcast@gmail.com

Chad and guest, Parker Smith, CEO of Yee Yee Apparel, discuss Parker's journey with Christ and experience with the Bible.   They also continue to explore The Gospel According to Mark - the earliest account that we have of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ.   Email: takeandreadpodcast@gmail.com

Chad and guest, Chet Garner "The Day Tripper", discuss his experience with the Bible in the past and how he engages with it now.  They also continue the journey through the Gospel According to Mark - the earliest account that we have of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ.  Email: takeandreadpodcast@gmail.com  Last Weeks Podcast: https://youtu.be/0O1uZ460GTI

Chad and guest, Pastor LJ, discuss how he engages with the Bible,  and continue the journey through the Gospel According to Mark - the  earliest account that we have of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ.

Chad and guest, Granger Smith, discuss how the Take and Read podcast came to be, talk about Granger's journey with Christianity and how he continues to grow in his faith, and dive into the Gospel According to Mark - the earliest account that we have of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ.

Pastor Chad explains what the Take and Read Podcast is all about, and what you can expect to hear in the weeks to come. He also walks through the book of Psalm, Chapter 1, Verses 1 through 4.