the chad bozarth show

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Paul Weaver, Associate Professor of Bible Exposition at Dallas Theological Seminary and author of Faith Affirming Findings: 50 Archaeological Discoveries That Affirm the Historicity and Reliability of Scripture . We discuss his remarkable journey from fearing public speaking and planning a business career, to a life-changing year at Word of Life Bible Institute, 13...

In this short episode, I talk to my mom, Susan Bozarth (This conversation was recorded in 2021). Listen as she shares about growing up in uncertain times. We talk about bomb shelters and air raid drills, the Cold War, the Vietnam War, the draft, and how people lived through fear of the world ending. She shares stories from the “good old days” — from Khrushchev’s threats and fallout shelters, to Y2...

In this episode, I talk to my former acting coach of 7 years and longtime friend, Nancy Chartier. Listen as we talk about the real life of an actor — from her journey as a painfully shy fine artist to becoming a respected acting coach for over 31 years. We dive into her life changing conversation with Burt Reynolds, how to trust your creative gut on set, handling rejection and audition burnout, wh...

In this episode, I talk to my old roommate and friend J. Kyle Bilton. Listen as we talk about the chaotic jump from 3 to 4 kids, zone defense parenting, mental load struggles, minivan life with a newborn, and the reality of millennial dad life. We also dive into his 14 years teaching American history, post-COVID classrooms, AI cheating, and the wild story of the Comanches from Empire of the Summer...

In this episode, I talk to my Uncle Dean and brother Todd. Listen as we talk about Dean's wild childhood in small-town Illinois, the terrifying Bigfoot sighting he had as a teenager in an Atlanta cornfield, growing up around grain elevators, and the funny, chaotic stories that define our family. From dangerous corn cob piles, creepy graveyards, selling cars, spraying for bugs as a retirement minis...

In this episode, I talk to Pastor Gregg Headley, who served as lead pastor of Gospel Lighthouse Church for 30 years and now serves as Secretary-Treasurer of the North Texas Assemblies of God. We discuss his remarkable journey — from surrendering to God’s call at a youth camp in Alabama, through Bible college and seminary, to moving to Texas in 1980 and faithfully leading the same church for three...

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Cor Bennema, Head of Research and Professor of New Testament Studies at London School of Theology. We discuss his journey from studying the Holy Spirit in John’s writings, to years teaching in India and Wales, and now back at the school where it all began. We dive into his book Encountering Jesus: Character Studies in the Gospel of John and explore how John uses re...

In this short episode (recorded almost a year ago in May 2025), I talk to Grok (Ara), the AI built by xAI, in a candid one-on-one interview about the future of artificial intelligence straight from the source. (I edited out some large gaps) We cover the basics: what Grok is, how large language models actually work (as pattern-predicting improvisers, not true thinkers), and real fears around AI ris...

In this episode, I talk to Johnny Farr. Listen as he shares the heart behind his new book "Dad, You Got This. Even If...: A Field Guide for Imperfect Fathers to Lead Their Families with Faith, Courage, and Grace"—a no-fluff, actionable guide for dads who feel the call to be spiritual leaders at home but get held back by fear, doubt, insecurity, or past failures. We dive straight in with the hard s...

In this episode, I talk to Dr. Scot Keen, Instructor of Bible Exposition at Dallas Theological Seminary. Listen as he shares his journey from growing up in southeast Kentucky—nominal church goer, losing his dad at 15 to a brain aneurysm, then drugs and partying—to finding Jesus on a Florida beach through a gospel tract and Christian friends, sparking a deep hunger for God’s Word that led to minist...

In this episode, I talk to Adam Bostic. Listen as he shares his journey from responding to God's call at age 13, serving as a youth pastor, training at Christ for the Nations, and stepping into full-time missions in the Amazon jungle of Peru. He now oversees short-term outreaches and global missions training back at CFNI in Dallas. We explore his dramatic calling when God's presence fell like a to...

In this episode, I talk to The Venerable Canon Justin Murff. Listen as he shares his journey from 18 years as a Southern Baptist—serving in a charismatic-leaning church, leading college ministry, working at a large Dallas church, and doing overseas missions focused on reaching people from the Middle East in Europe—to becoming an Anglican priest and Canon for the Middle East and North Africa with A...

In this episode, I talk to Natasha Schedrivaya. Listen as she shares her journey from growing up atheist in the Soviet Union—military base moves, communist indoctrination, no knowledge of God—to finding Jesus through a friend's miracle healing, a smuggled magazine, and a Bible from America that revealed profound truth. We explore Russian winters, breaking free from atheism, accepting Christ, leadi...

In this episode, I talk to my longtime friend, Mary Zook. Listen as she shares her journey from growing up Mennonite with Amish roots (her dad was shunned by the Pennsylvania Amish community and Pennsylvania Dutch was her first language) to becoming a Dean at a Bible College, to helping launch a worship ministry, and then, in 2019, becoming a Dallas luxury realtor who lists multi-million-dollar ho...

In this episode, I talk to Pastor Scott Hinkle, a Jewish man from the Jersey Shore who became a full-blown heroin addict, left the state to avoid prison, and then, in one ordinary day in rural Kansas, had his life completely changed by Jesus. Listen as Scott tells the raw details of how a rock-musician-turned-evangelist bought him a hamburger and a Coke, opened a Bible, and watched God instantly s...

In this episode, I talk to Texas indie filmmaker, Jeff Hamm, director of the Christmas comedy, "Porch Pirates," the upcoming sports comedy, "Pickleball," and the Christmas horror film, "Santa’s List." Listen as this former Christian rock frontman and church creative director shares how he went from leading worship and shooting silly youth-group videos to winning Best Director and Best Film at the...

In this episode, I talk to Dr. Johnny Moffitt, legendary prison minister, founder of a life-changing boys ranch, and a man who has preached the Gospel in over 2,000 prisons across 35 U.S. states and 27 countries worldwide. Listen as this former motorcycle club officer shares his explosive 1971 salvation during the Jesus Movement, how he ran to the altar with a .38 pistol in his boot, got baptized...

In this episode, I talk to my longtime friend, Email Asante. We mix it up a bit and Email interviews me (Chad). Listen as a dad of three (me) gets brutally honest about his years-long battle with severe anxiety and panic attacks. He opens up about waking up gasping for air, losing dangerous amounts of weight, and the terrifying nights when he thought his heart was stopping. We talk about the one m...

In this episode, I talk to my old friend, Tim Taylor. Listen as he shares his journey from joining the Army at 17, serving in the 101st Airborne, to founding Tri-County Veterans Support Network. After a near-fatal truck accident, he started a nonprofit providing housing, emergency hotel stays, and crisis resources for Charleston-area veterans. Discover veteran transition challenges, military life...

In this episode, I talk to my friend, Beth Thomson, a missionary in El Salvador. Listen as she recounts her journey from a youth trip vision, to a one-way ticket to El Salvador (without knowing Spanish). Hear how she left her life in the United States behind, launched an anti-gang Kids Club uniting kids from rival territories, and rescued teens from 3rd grade at 17 to 7th grade in under two years....

In this episode, I talk to my friend, David Salas, a French-born believer now raising a family in Texas. Listen as he recounts his journey from a homeschooled kid in secular France, to a foster dad who opened his home the day after certification. Discover raw stories of growing up in a culture that labels evangelicalism a “cult,” meeting his wife on mission in Mexico, and the 11 p.m. call that bro...

In this episode, I talk to my 99-year-old Grandma Verle Bozarth. Listen as she recounts her journey from a Depression-era farm girl in Shirley, Illinois, to a faithful wife, mother of five, and still-driving grandma with sharp vision and hearing. Discover nostalgic tales of Route 66 childhood games, first sparks with Grandpa Bob, one-room schoolhouses, TV's exciting arrival, family tragedies, and...

In this episode, I talk to Dr. Jeffrey Seif, pastor, professor, longtime police officer, and PhD candidate at the University of Cambridge's Institute of Criminology. Listen as we explore his extraordinary journey from a hippie in San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury to a life of service in ministry, law enforcement, and advanced academic research. Discover how he balances pastoring and teaching with his...

In this episode, I talk to my old friend who would like to remain anonymous. Listen as he shares about his decision to ditch social media and embrace a simpler, more intentional life. Discover practical tips for disconnecting from digital noise, his memories of growing up under communism, and how he balances tech-savviness with a minimalist lifestyle. We also discuss video games, conspiracy theori...

In this episode, I talk to Michael Lusk, host of @Deep. Wells. Podcast and author of "Patricius" a historical novel about St. Patrick. Listen as we discuss the real St. Patrick, mastering language acquisition for Spanish, French, and more, and tackling existential questions like the meaning of life. Discover insights on Christian history, apologetics, and global evangelism. A must-listen for histo...