Take & Read Podcast

Season 7, Episode 3 | Pastor Chad reconnects with his son Truett from his dorm at Texas A&M. They talk about Corps of Cadets life, finding a local church, and learning to depend on God in a packed freshman schedule, then continue through 1 Corinthians 1:10-17.

Season 7, Episode 2 | Pastor Chad welcomes Shane Oehler as Season 7's first guest. They talk about walking through a season of uncertainty with open hands and simple trust in God’s sovereignty, then continue into 1 Corinthians 1:4-9.

Season 7, Episode 1 | Pastor Chad launches Season 7 solo, introducing 1 Corinthians and walking through the opening greeting to set the context for Paul’s letter to the church in Corinth.

Season 6, Episode 33 | Pastor Chad finishes out The Pastoral Epistles series with Shane Oehler, reading through 2 Timothy 4:9–22 together.

Season 6, Episode 32 | Pastor Chad flies solo this week due to travel, reflecting on the final words he wants to pass along to his kids, as he reads 2 Timothy 4:1–8;  Paul’s last letter to Timothy and the solemn charge to preach the word.

Season 6, Episode 31 | Pastor Chad sits down with his daughter Jayne to talk about lessons from her summer—trusting God’s timing as high school flies by, valuing the time she has, and learning that a “camp high” can become ongoing growth through intentional daily time in the Word. Together they read 2 Timothy 3:10-17.

Season 6, Episode 30 | Pastor Chad sits down with Tyler Smith to reflect on recent conversations with Truett about college, share what God is teaching Tyler about intentional fellowship and finding joy in serving others, and continue their series through the pastoral epistles, picking up in 2 Timothy 3:1-9.

Season 6, Episode 29 | Pastor Chad and his son, Truett Warren, make the trek to Texas and get to sit down with Kert Prater. Together, they celebrate Truett’s acceptance to Texas A&M, share what God is teaching them in this season, and continue their conversation through the pastoral epistles, picking up in 2 Timothy 2:20-26.

Season 6, Episode 28 | Pastor Chad welcomes Joe Hendry, camp director at WorldView Academy, who shares briefly about developing a consistent quiet time in Scripture and practical wisdom for engaging God’s Word, while they discuss 2 Timothy 2:14-19.

Season 6, Episode 27 | Pastor Chad reconnects with longtime friend Mike Tiland of WorldView Academy, discussing the recent loss of Mike’s mom to cancer, lessons on bold gospel clarity in grief and family life, and the importance of remembering Christ amid personal and ministry challenges, while continuing their conversation in the pastoral epistles series.

Season 6, Episode 26 | Pastor Chad and Dr. Ryan Stephens discuss the challenges of parenting older kids and keeping the family grounded in the Lord amid competing activities, while taking and reading 2 Timothy 2:1-7 together.

Season 6, Episode 25 | Pastor Chad welcomes Parker Smith back to discuss the humbling realities of fatherhood revealing selfishness and the challenge of consistent time in the Word with a newborn, while they unpack 2 Timothy 1:12-18.

Season 6, Episode 24 | Pastor Chad interviews his son Titus about his new role counseling kids at Camp Agape and sharing the gospel, then they unpack 2 Timothy 1:8-11.

Season 6, Episode 23 | Pastor Chad welcomes Linnea Morris to discuss her upcoming Israel trip amid repeated flight cancellations and the practice of open-handed trust, while they launch into 2 Timothy 1:1-7.

Season 6, Episode 22 | Pastor Chad interviews his son Truett days after high school graduation as he prepares for college and ROTC, discussing how to stand firm in faith amid new ideas and make faith one’s own. Then, they finish out Titus by unpacking all of chapter 3.

Season 6, Episode 21 | Pastor Chad shares fatherhood lessons on God’s faithfulness, and unpacks Titus 2:11-15, discussing how God’s grace trains us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, and wait for our blessed hope—the appearing of Christ who redeems us to be zealous for good works.

Season 6, Episode 20 | Pastor Chad and Pastor Chazz discuss Titus 2:1-10, unpacking Paul’s instructions on teaching sound doctrine to older men, older women, younger women, younger men, and bondservants so they live self-controlled, reverent, pure lives that adorn the gospel and silence opponents, while sharing stories of new fatherhood, pregnancy cravings (or the surprising lack of them), and intentional marriage from Chazz’s young adult Bible study.

Season 6, Episode 19 | Pastor Chad and Shane Oehler discuss Titus 1:10-16, confronting insubordinate empty talkers and deceivers who upset families for shameful gain, charging Titus to silence them sharply and rebuke those led astray so they may be sound in the faith, while catching up on Holy Mountain and learning to recognize where God is already moving.

Season 6, Episode 18 | Pastor Chad and Pastor Marshall examine Titus 1:5-9, unpacking Paul’s instructions for appointing elders in every town and the essential character qualifications—above reproach, faithful in marriage and family, hospitable, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined—while holding firmly to sound doctrine to instruct and rebuke.

Season 6, Episode 17 | Pastor Chad and Mary Cathryne discuss Titus 1:1-4, as Paul identifies himself as a servant of God and apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth that accords with godliness, rooted in the hope of eternal life promised by the God who never lies before the ages began and now manifested through entrusted preaching.

Season 6, Episode 16 | Pastor Chad and Linnea Morris wrap up their study of 1 Timothy with 6:17-21, instructing the rich to reject haughtiness and misplaced hope in uncertain wealth, instead trusting God who richly supplies everything for enjoyment while being generous and rich in good works to store up true treasure, and charging Timothy to guard the entrusted deposit of sound doctrine against irreverent babble and false knowledge.

Season 6, Episode 15 | Pastor Chad welcomes Parker Smith to discuss 1 Timothy 6:11-16, charging the man of God to flee unrighteous cravings and controversies while pursuing righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, and gentleness, fighting the good fight of faith, and keeping the commandment unstained until Christ's appearing, all in light of God's sovereign glory.The two books mentioned: The Things of Earth by Joe RigneyThe Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by Jeremiah Burroughs

Season 6, Episode 14 | Pastor Chad and Pastor Marshall discuss 1 Timothy 6:1-10, addressing how bondservants should honor their masters, warnings against false teachers driven by conceit and controversy, and the great gain of godliness paired with contentment versus the dangers of craving riches.

Season 6, Episode 13 | Video returns as Pastor Chad and Kert Prater discuss 1 Timothy 5:17-25. Together, they highlight double honor for elders who labor in preaching and teaching, protecting elders from unsubstantiated charges while publicly rebuking persistent sin, avoiding hasty ordination or partiality, and keeping oneself pure while observing that both sins and good works eventually become evident.

Season 6, Episode 12 | Pastor Chad and Pastor Chazz discuss 1 Timothy 5:9-25, addressing the enrollment of widows, warnings for younger widows, family responsibilities, honoring faithful elders, handling accusations, and the call to purity in life and doctrine.

Season 6, Episode 11 | Pastor Chad and Shane Oehler discuss 1 Timothy 5:1-8, focusing on treating church members like family with respect and purity, honoring true widows, and the responsibility of families to care for their own to avoid burdening the church.

Season 6, Episode 10 | Pastor Chad reconnects with Linnea Morris to unpack 1 Timothy 4:6-16, emphasizing godly training's eternal value over physical, sound doctrine nourishment, dismissing profane tales, and striving in hope for the universal Savior.

Season 6, Episode 9 | Pastor Chad sits down with his daughter Jayne to explore 1 Timothy 4:1-5, highlighting the Spirit's warning of departing from faith through deceitful spirits and demonic teachings, false restrictions on marriage and foods, and the goodness of God's creation when received with thanksgiving and prayer.

Season 6, Episode 8 | Pastor Chad brings in his youngest son Titus to take and read 1 Timothy 3:8-16, outlining deacons' dignified requirements, faithful service testing, women's blameless conduct, the household of God's supportive role, and the great mystery of godliness revealed through Christ's incarnation, vindication, and global proclamation.

Season 6, Episode 7 | Pastor Chad invites his son Truett Warren for a thoughtful examination of 1 Timothy 3:1-7, covering the overseer's noble aspiration, essential traits such as irreproachability, monogamous fidelity, self-control, respectability, hospitable teaching, gentle leadership, well-managed household, and avoiding arrogance or recent conversion pitfalls.

Season 6, Episode 6 | Tyler Smith joins Pastor Chad for an engaging breakdown of 1 Timothy 2:9-15. Together they explore Paul's call for women's modest adornment through good deeds, quiet learning in submission, and salvation linked to childbearing amid continued faith, love, and holiness.

Season 6, Episode 5 | Pastor Chad sits down with Linnea Morris to navigate 1 Timothy 2:1-8, stressing urgent prayers for everyone including authorities, godly quiet lives, universal salvation through Christ's mediation, men lifting holy hands free of wrath, and women focusing on good works over outward adornment.

Season 6, Episode 4 | Preaching to his congregation at East Haven Baptist Church, Pastor Chad delves into 1 Timothy 1:18-20, drawing parallels to cancer through false teaching's destructive spread, urging the waging of good warfare by holding faith and conscience, and highlighting consequences like shipwrecked lives while prioritizing prayer, unity, and God's design for leadership.

Season 6, Episode 3 | Pastor Chad teams up with Chazz Upton for a deep dive into 1 Timothy 1:12-17, highlighting Paul's gratitude for Christ's empowering mercy, his past as foremost sinner turned believer, infinite patience as a pattern for others, and overflowing grace leading to eternal praise.

Season 6, Episode 2 | Pastor Chad reunites with Matt Linn to dissect 1 Timothy 1:3-11, addressing warnings against false doctrines, the proper stewardship of the law, sound teaching that promotes love from a pure heart, and those who swerve into vain discussions.

Season 6, Episode 1 | Pastor Chad launches into 1 Timothy alongside Dr. Ryan Stephens, examining verses 1-2 with insights on Paul's commanded apostleship, true son Timothy, and the bestowed gifts of grace, mercy, and peace.

Season 5, Episode 18 | Pastor Chad reunites with Dr. Ryan Stephens in a reflective wrap-up of 2 Thessalonians 3:16-18, touching on the Lord's peace at all times, Paul's personal signature against forgeries, and final grace benediction.

Season 5, Episode 17 | Pastor Chad catches up with Shane Oehler as they tackle 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15, addressing the command against idleness, Paul's hardworking example, earning one's own living, and admonishing disorderly believers as family.

Season 5, Episode 16 | Pastor Chad brings on his son Truett to unpack 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5, emphasizing prayers for the word's spread, guarding against faithless people, God's faithfulness, and hearts directed toward divine love and endurance.

Season 5, Episode 15 | Pastor Chad introduces his daughter, Jayne, for a heartfelt dive into 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17, reflecting on election for salvation, holding traditions, and receiving comfort with steadfastness in Christ.

Season 5, Episode 14 | Pastor Chad connects remotely with Linnea Morris to break down 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12, highlighting warnings against deception, the rebellion, Satan's signs and wonders, and condemnation for those who reject truth.

Season 5, Episode 13 | For the first time, Pastor Chad welcomes the founder of 22 Beans and sponsor of the podcast, Brad Bates, to examine 2 Thessalonians 1:5-12. Together they focus on God's righteous judgment, relief from afflictions, and glorifying Christ through faith.

Season 5, Episode 12 | Pastor Chad chats with Tyler Smith on 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, highlighting Paul's thanksgiving, growing faith amid persecution, and mutual encouragement in the church.

Season 5, Episode 11 | Pastor Chad teams up with Linnea Morris for a discussion on 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28, touching on honoring those who labor in the Lord, giving thanks in all circumstances, avoiding evil, and complete sanctification by God.

Season 5, Episode 10 | Pastor Marshall joins Pastor Chad, in person this time, to delve into 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11. Together they cover the sudden arrival of the Lord's day, staying alert as people of the light, and mutual encouragement through Christ's salvation.

Season 5, Episode 9 | Pastor Chad takes on 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 solo, and explores the concepts of grieving with hope, the resurrection of the dead in Christ, and the Lord's return.

Season 5, Episode 8 | Pastor Chad and Parker Smith read 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12, discussing brotherly love, living quietly, minding one’s own affairs, and working diligently to honor God before outsiders.

Season 5, Episode 7 | Pastor Chad and Tyler Smith explore 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, unpacking God's will for sanctification, abstaining from sexual immorality, and exercising self-control in holiness.

Season 5, Episode 6 | Pastor Chad and Matt Neeley explore 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13, unpacking Paul's joy and relief over the church's faith, the power of prayer, and pursuing holiness in community.

Season 5, Episode 5 | Pastor Chad welcomes new guest Ryan Thorson, a fellow pastor and doctoral cohort member, as they record from Cape Town, South Africa. Ryan shares his personal journey with the Bible, from childhood memories in a pastor's home to his current devotional practices like Lectio Divina and inductive study. Together, they dive into 1 Thessalonians, exploring Paul's encouragement to the early church amid trials, the role of spiritual warfare, and the importance of discipleship.