EPISODE · Jul 29, 2024 · 1H 3M
"I Remember Just Being So Broken" Pastor Chris Gadsden | TESTIMONY TUESDAY
from Testimony Tuesday - CFM Pastors Share Their Stories · host Adam Dragoon
Subscribe for only $3/month on Supercast: https://taking-the-land.supercast.com/ Summary Pastor Chris Gadsden, raised in a troubled family in Jacksonville, Florida, turned to drugs, alcohol, and crime in his youth. Despite a religious upbringing, he struggled with fulfillment until, contemplating suicide, he encountered people who shared the gospel. This led him to accept Jesus, experience a personal revelation, and find peace. He married Rachel, felt a call to pastoral ministry, and served in a base ministry before pioneering a church. They've faced challenges but emphasize taking risks, persevering, and prioritizing outreach. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background03:09 Planting Seeds of the Gospel11:14 The Influence of Religion and Generational Curse16:30 Living a Life of Drugs and Crime27:41 The Breaking Point and Decision to Accept Jesus39:53 A Personal Revelation and Repentance42:58 Finding Peace and Confidence in Salvation44:45 The Importance of a Loving Church Family46:29 Getting Involved in Serving Ministries51:53 Dating and Marriage: God's Timing01:18:30 Feeling Called to Pastoral Ministry01:20:14 Confirmation and Surrender to God's Calling01:24:57 The Significance of Base Ministry01:29:25 Accelerating Ministry After Marriage01:35:34 Challenges and Risks in Pioneering a Church01:45:30 The Importance of Faith and PerseveranceTakeaways Growing up in a broken and dysfunctional family can lead to confusion and a search for love and fulfillment in all the wrong places. Religious experiences without a genuine surrender to God can leave a person feeling empty and unsatisfied. The seeds of the gospel can be planted in a person's heart through various encounters and interactions, even if they don't immediately lead to conversion. There comes a point where a person must make a decision to turn away from their sinful lifestyle and accept Jesus as their Savior. Show Notes ALL PROCEEDS GO TO WORLD EVANGELISM Find a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.org SUBSCRIBE TO PREMIUM: Subscribe for only $2.99/month on Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taking-the-land/subscribe Subscribe for only $3/month on Supercast: https://taking-the-land.supercast.com/ Subscribe for only $4.99/month on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3vy1s5b --- Visit our sponsors: ***FEATURED*** Global Passport Express: Mention this ad to get a 10% discount on all services: https://bit.ly/TTL-GPE Pastor Mike Ashcraft's Financial Services: (310) 403-6471 $100 Credit for Text In Church: https://bit.ly/TTL-TIC 10% Discount Off First Order from Advanced Creative Design: [email protected]
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Subscribe for only $3/month on Supercast: https://taking-the-land.supercast.com/ Summary Pastor Chris Gadsden, raised in a troubled family in Jacksonville, Florida, turned to drugs, alcohol, and crime in his youth. Despite a religious upbringing, he struggled with fulfillment until, contemplating suicide, he encountered people who shared the gospel. This led him to accept Jesus, experience a personal revelation, and find peace. He married Rachel, felt a call to pastoral ministry, and served in a base ministry before pioneering a church. They've faced challenges but emphasize taking risks, persevering, and prioritizing outreach. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background03:09 Planting Seeds of the Gospel11:14 The Influence of Religion and Generational Curse16:30 Living a Life of Drugs and Crime27:41 The Breaking Point and Decision to Accept Jesus39:53 A Personal Revelation and Repentance42:58 Finding Peace and Confidence in Salvation44:45 The Importance of a Loving Church Family46:29 Getting Involved in Serving Ministries51:53 Dating and Marriage: God's Timing01:18:30 Feeling Called to Pastoral Ministry01:20:14 Confirmation and Surrender to God's Calling01:24:57 The Significance of Base Ministry01:29:25 Accelerating Ministry After Marriage01:35:34 Challenges and Risks in Pioneering a Church01:45:30 The Importance of Faith and PerseveranceTakeaways Growing up in a broken and dysfunctional family can lead to confusion and a search for love and fulfillment in all the wrong places. Religious experiences without a genuine surrender to God can leave a person feeling empty and unsatisfied. The seeds of the gospel can be planted in a person's heart through various encounters and interactions, even if they don't immediately lead to conversion. There comes a point where a person must make a decision to turn away from their sinful lifestyle and accept Jesus as their Savior. Show Notes ALL PROCEEDS GO TO WORLD EVANGELISM Find a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.org SUBSCRIBE TO PREMIUM: Subscribe for only $2.99/month on Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taking-the-land/subscribe Subscribe for only $3/month on Supercast: https://taking-the-land.supercast.com/ Subscribe for only $4.99/month on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3vy1s5b --- Visit our sponsors: ***FEATURED*** Global Passport Express: Mention this ad to get a 10% discount on all services: https://bit.ly/TTL-GPE Pastor Mike Ashcraft's Financial Services: (310) 403-6471 $100 Credit for Text In Church: https://bit.ly/TTL-TIC 10% Discount Off First Order from Advanced Creative Design: [email protected]
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