Chad Giddens Podcast Mon, 25 May 2026 17:42:22 -0500 https://chadgiddenspodcast.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Chad Giddens Podcast yes 219180b9-8ba2-5b00-b26e-fcd7d4287ada chadgiddenspodcast@icloud.com Chad Giddens episodic false Your life matters. Your obedience matters. The way you live out God’s Word every single day matters.


With over 30 years of ministry experience, Chad Giddens brings depth, clarity, and conviction to the teaching of Scripture. Having served as a worship leader, musician, media director, engineer, and Bible school instructor, Chad combines creative ministry leadership with strong, practical biblical teaching.


His passion is to help believers move beyond surface-level faith and step into the power of God in their everyday lives. Chad focuses on living the Word of God — not just hearing it — walking in God’s power, taking personal responsibility for Scripture, and loving others intentionally and authentically.


Each episode challenges and equips you to know God deeply, live with spiritual purpose, and allow God’s power to shape how you think, speak, and act daily.


If you’re ready to grow, mature, and live a faith that truly makes a difference — this podcast is for you.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) church, spiritual, faith, healing, heart, humility, grace, Chad, Giddens Chad Giddens chadgiddenspodcast@icloud.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/ykmj3vw9ko50ily8c7fbzuvlzc20?.jpg Chad Giddens Podcast The Heart Of Real Faith The Heart Of Real Faith What is real faith? Is faith only about receiving from God—or is there something deeper at the heart of biblical faith?

Many believers know the language of faith: believe God, trust God, walk by faith, receive His promises. But in a world focused on results, victories, and blessings, it’s easy to miss what Scripture reveals about the true heart of faith.

In this episode, we explore what the Bible says about faith through the lives of Solomon, David, and the heroes of Hebrews 11. Listen and discover how your relationship with God becomes the foundation of real faith.

]]> What is real faith? Is faith only about receiving from God—or is there something deeper at the heart of biblical faith?

Many believers know the language of faith: believe God, trust God, walk by faith, receive His promises. But in a world focused on results, victories, and blessings, it’s easy to miss what Scripture reveals about the true heart of faith.

In this episode, we explore what the Bible says about faith through the lives of Solomon, David, and the heroes of Hebrews 11. Listen and discover how your relationship with God becomes the foundation of real faith.

]]> Chad Giddens Buzzsprout-19238782 Mon, 25 May 2026 17:00:00 -0500 2539 full false Are You Ready For Perilous Times? Are You Ready For Perilous Times? Are you ready for the perilous times the Bible warns about? Scripture says that in the last days difficult and dangerous seasons will come—times that place intense pressure on the faith and hearts of believers.

As culture moves further from God’s ways, the pressure to compromise, grow frustrated, or allow your love to grow cold only increases.

In this episode we look at what the Bible says about these perilous times and the spiritual pressure they bring. Listen and discover how God has equipped you to stand strong in perilous times.

]]> Are you ready for the perilous times the Bible warns about? Scripture says that in the last days difficult and dangerous seasons will come—times that place intense pressure on the faith and hearts of believers.

As culture moves further from God’s ways, the pressure to compromise, grow frustrated, or allow your love to grow cold only increases.

In this episode we look at what the Bible says about these perilous times and the spiritual pressure they bring. Listen and discover how God has equipped you to stand strong in perilous times.

]]> Chad Giddens Buzzsprout-18857392 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0500 2588 full false Are You Ready?? For the PERSECUTION that's coming. Are You Ready?? For the PERSECUTION that's coming. Jesus promised that persecution would come to those who follow Him, especially in the last days and strongly warned Christians that because of persecution, some will abandon their faith completely. In this episode, we examine what the Bible reveals about persecution and how Christians are called to respond. Now more than ever, we must BE READY to live out our faith with courage, love, and grace.

]]> Jesus promised that persecution would come to those who follow Him, especially in the last days and strongly warned Christians that because of persecution, some will abandon their faith completely. In this episode, we examine what the Bible reveals about persecution and how Christians are called to respond. Now more than ever, we must BE READY to live out our faith with courage, love, and grace.

]]> Chad Giddens Buzzsprout-18579250 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0600 2348 full false Your Partnership With Grace Your Partnership With Grace Sometimes we limit grace to the moment of salvation, but it’s far more than that. Grace is God’s own power—His very nature at work in you—guiding, equipping, and bringing you into His perfect will. But for grace to flourish, we must choose to partner with it. We have a role to play.

In this episode, we explore what grace truly is and how our partnership with God’s grace allows it to transform our lives into to be a display of God's true heart for us and others.

]]> Sometimes we limit grace to the moment of salvation, but it’s far more than that. Grace is God’s own power—His very nature at work in you—guiding, equipping, and bringing you into His perfect will. But for grace to flourish, we must choose to partner with it. We have a role to play.

In this episode, we explore what grace truly is and how our partnership with God’s grace allows it to transform our lives into to be a display of God's true heart for us and others.

]]> Chad Giddens Buzzsprout-18195143 Sat, 15 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0600 2241 chadgiddens, chad giddens, podcast, inspirational, hope, grace, Jesus, bible, truth, partnership, divinenature, GodsPowerInYou, EmpoweredByGrace, GrowingInGrace, LivingGodsWill full false Are You A Blessing Or Curse To Your Church? Are You A Blessing Or Curse To Your Church? Are you a blessing or a curse to your church?

It’s a serious question—one we don’t often stop to ask ourselves. If you didn’t show up this Sunday, would your church family be better off, worse off, or would it make no difference at all?

In this episode, we dig into what it really means to be the church. Too often we walk through the doors with the mindset of receiving—hoping for encouragement, answers, or relief from our struggles. But what if God has called us to come ready to give? A smile, a handshake, a word of encouragement, or a simple prayer might be exactly what someone else needs.

Drawing from passages like Ephesians 4 and 1 Corinthians 12, we’ll explore how every member of the body of Christ has something to offer. You’ll hear practical ways to prepare your heart before you ever step into the building—using imagination, expectation, and participation—to shift from being a passive attendee to an active blessing.

Maybe the problem isn’t the church you’re in… but how you’re going to church.

Join me as we unpack how to transform your Sunday experience, grow in spiritual maturity, and step into your role as a vital part of God’s family.

]]> Are you a blessing or a curse to your church?

It’s a serious question—one we don’t often stop to ask ourselves. If you didn’t show up this Sunday, would your church family be better off, worse off, or would it make no difference at all?

In this episode, we dig into what it really means to be the church. Too often we walk through the doors with the mindset of receiving—hoping for encouragement, answers, or relief from our struggles. But what if God has called us to come ready to give? A smile, a handshake, a word of encouragement, or a simple prayer might be exactly what someone else needs.

Drawing from passages like Ephesians 4 and 1 Corinthians 12, we’ll explore how every member of the body of Christ has something to offer. You’ll hear practical ways to prepare your heart before you ever step into the building—using imagination, expectation, and participation—to shift from being a passive attendee to an active blessing.

Maybe the problem isn’t the church you’re in… but how you’re going to church.

Join me as we unpack how to transform your Sunday experience, grow in spiritual maturity, and step into your role as a vital part of God’s family.

]]> Chad Giddens Buzzsprout-17895652 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 19:00:00 -0500 2484 #ChurchLife, #BeABlessing, #FaithInAction, #SpiritualGrowth, #ChristianPodcast, #BibleStudy, #JesusFollowers, #FaithJourney, #ChurchCommunity, #RealTalkFaith, #FaithOverFear, #StrongerTogether full false Joy That's Full Of Glory Joy That's Full Of Glory Real Joy is not just noticeable, it's notable. In this episode, we dive deep into the supernatural nature of joy. Unlike happiness, which rises and falls with circumstances, joy is rooted in God Himself. When everything says you should be fearful, defeated, or downcast, joy speaks of Jesus—the source of true peace, stability, and life.

Real joy doesn’t come from this world. It comes from God’s presence, His promises, and the living hope we have in Christ. And when you walk in that joy, it becomes noticeable, powerful, and unshakable.

]]> Real Joy is not just noticeable, it's notable. In this episode, we dive deep into the supernatural nature of joy. Unlike happiness, which rises and falls with circumstances, joy is rooted in God Himself. When everything says you should be fearful, defeated, or downcast, joy speaks of Jesus—the source of true peace, stability, and life.

Real joy doesn’t come from this world. It comes from God’s presence, His promises, and the living hope we have in Christ. And when you walk in that joy, it becomes noticeable, powerful, and unshakable.

]]> Chad Giddens Buzzsprout-17744808 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:00:00 -0500 1760 full false I'm Tired Of Failing To Be A Good Christian I'm Tired Of Failing To Be A Good Christian Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you try, you’re just not a good christian? In this honest and deeply personal episode, we confront the exhausting weight of trying to feel like our lives are acceptable.

From feelings of failure and condemnation to the lies that say our past disqualifies us, this conversation pulls no punches. We explore how God’s promises aren’t powered by our perfection, but by His love. God is not asking you to be enough—He is asking you to trust that He is.

This episode is for the weary believer, the discouraged heart, and anyone who feels locked out of God’s best. There is freedom in Christ, not through striving—but through surrender.

You don’t have to fight to prove your worth. You just have to come.

]]> Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you try, you’re just not a good christian? In this honest and deeply personal episode, we confront the exhausting weight of trying to feel like our lives are acceptable.

From feelings of failure and condemnation to the lies that say our past disqualifies us, this conversation pulls no punches. We explore how God’s promises aren’t powered by our perfection, but by His love. God is not asking you to be enough—He is asking you to trust that He is.

This episode is for the weary believer, the discouraged heart, and anyone who feels locked out of God’s best. There is freedom in Christ, not through striving—but through surrender.

You don’t have to fight to prove your worth. You just have to come.

]]> Chad Giddens Buzzsprout-17596863 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 19:00:00 -0500 2829 full false Is This Love? How do we define the love that defines us? Is This Love? How do we define the love that defines us? What if the love we give, receive, and believe in… isn’t love at all?

In this episode, we wrestle with a powerful question: Do we really know what love is? So much of what we call love is shaped by emotions, needs, and personal experiences—but real love can’t be self-taught, studied, or felt into existence. It must be revealed.

We explore how the world—and even believers—often misinterpret love. From selfish affection to conditional kindness, many forms of love fall short of God’s truth. Real love isn’t found in knowledge or emotion. It’s the fruit of the Spirit—planted, grown, and revealed through a personal connection with God.

True love begins with Him. Only when we love God with all our heart, soul, and mind can we rightly love others.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Is this love?”, this conversation will help you lay down the world’s version and discover the one that flows from heaven.

]]> What if the love we give, receive, and believe in… isn’t love at all?

In this episode, we wrestle with a powerful question: Do we really know what love is? So much of what we call love is shaped by emotions, needs, and personal experiences—but real love can’t be self-taught, studied, or felt into existence. It must be revealed.

We explore how the world—and even believers—often misinterpret love. From selfish affection to conditional kindness, many forms of love fall short of God’s truth. Real love isn’t found in knowledge or emotion. It’s the fruit of the Spirit—planted, grown, and revealed through a personal connection with God.

True love begins with Him. Only when we love God with all our heart, soul, and mind can we rightly love others.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Is this love?”, this conversation will help you lay down the world’s version and discover the one that flows from heaven.

]]> Chad Giddens Buzzsprout-17512302 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 19:00:00 -0500 2287 full false Prayer Changes Us - How to change our critical and judgmental attitude towards others. Prayer Changes Us - How to change our critical and judgmental attitude towards others. Too often, our past experiences, emotional wounds, or heart conditions cloud how we see people. We may judge, criticize, or even condemn based on assumptions rather than truth. Today we discover the freedom and spiritual growth that comes from letting go of criticism and embracing love, humility, and mercy. Let’s talk connection. Let’s talk grace. Let’s talk about how praying for others doesn’t just change them—it transforms us.

]]> Too often, our past experiences, emotional wounds, or heart conditions cloud how we see people. We may judge, criticize, or even condemn based on assumptions rather than truth. Today we discover the freedom and spiritual growth that comes from letting go of criticism and embracing love, humility, and mercy. Let’s talk connection. Let’s talk grace. Let’s talk about how praying for others doesn’t just change them—it transforms us.

]]> Chad Giddens Buzzsprout-17430166 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0500 2160 full false Peace For Every Deficit Peace For Every Deficit We believe big for others, but secretly doubt God's promises for ourselves. In this episode, we explore how to move from struggling with God's promises and small thinking, to Spirit-filled confidence. God’s promises aren't just for others — they’re for you, too! Hope again. Believe again. Because He loves you, and He will do it.

]]> We believe big for others, but secretly doubt God's promises for ourselves. In this episode, we explore how to move from struggling with God's promises and small thinking, to Spirit-filled confidence. God’s promises aren't just for others — they’re for you, too! Hope again. Believe again. Because He loves you, and He will do it.

]]> Chad Giddens Buzzsprout-17393747 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 20:00:00 -0500 2098 full false Redefining Impossible Redefining Impossible Today we take a look at how we limit God in our lives and the steps we can take to begin to succeed at seeing the power of God do the impossible for us.

]]> Today we take a look at how we limit God in our lives and the steps we can take to begin to succeed at seeing the power of God do the impossible for us.

]]> Buzzsprout-15489667 Sun, 28 Jul 2024 17:00:00 -0500 2239 full false Finding Your Place In This World Finding Your Place In This World Many people struggle with understanding God's purpose for them.  In this podcast I talk about God's purpose for all of us, and how to know the specific plan God has for you in this life.

]]> Many people struggle with understanding God's purpose for them.  In this podcast I talk about God's purpose for all of us, and how to know the specific plan God has for you in this life.

]]> Buzzsprout-14527587 Sun, 18 Feb 2024 18:00:00 -0600 2786 full false Your True Story Your True Story So many people struggle with God's love for them. Their value to God. Today we look into God's own personal story of you, and what it means for you right now!

]]> So many people struggle with God's love for them. Their value to God. Today we look into God's own personal story of you, and what it means for you right now!

]]> Buzzsprout-14433386 Sat, 03 Feb 2024 15:00:00 -0600 1596 full false A Place For You At The Table A Place For You At The Table Some people feel disqualified for fellowship with God, but what does He think? In this podcast we take a look at God's perspective on your place at His table.

]]> Some people feel disqualified for fellowship with God, but what does He think? In this podcast we take a look at God's perspective on your place at His table.

]]> Chad Giddens Buzzsprout-14315784 Mon, 15 Jan 2024 18:00:00 -0600 1542 full false The Living God Who Responds The Living God Who Responds There is only one God that can - the Living God.  You can EXPECT Him to respond to you in a way that you can understand!

]]> There is only one God that can - the Living God.  You can EXPECT Him to respond to you in a way that you can understand!

]]> Buzzsprout-14129269 Mon, 11 Dec 2023 16:00:00 -0600 1894 full false The Power Of All Creation - Jesus Name The Power Of All Creation - Jesus Name There's one power, one source, from which all creation came. And that power still rules over it all today. In this teaching we look at the Name of Jesus, and the authority we carry when we use that name.

]]> There's one power, one source, from which all creation came. And that power still rules over it all today. In this teaching we look at the Name of Jesus, and the authority we carry when we use that name.

]]> Chad Giddens Buzzsprout-14128940 Mon, 11 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -0600 2164 full false God's Perspective On Christmas God's Perspective On Christmas We celebrate Christmas as the time when "WE" received the greatest gift. But what must Christmas be like for God, who got to GIVE that gift?

]]> We celebrate Christmas as the time when "WE" received the greatest gift. But what must Christmas be like for God, who got to GIVE that gift?

]]> Chad Giddens Buzzsprout-14128915 Mon, 11 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -0600 1446 full false Grace #4 - A Life Better Than New Grace #4 - A Life Better Than New God is not a slave to your sin! Your sins are not controlling His will for you and sin CAN NOT change His mind about you! This podcast talks about our past vs. God's future for us and shows you how grace and can bring you a life that's better than new!

]]> God is not a slave to your sin! Your sins are not controlling His will for you and sin CAN NOT change His mind about you! This podcast talks about our past vs. God's future for us and shows you how grace and can bring you a life that's better than new!

]]> Buzzsprout-13602054 Sat, 16 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0500 2038 full false The Power To Change Your Life The Power To Change Your Life We have all been given a precious gift from God. That gift is the power to change anything in this life to align with His Life! And that process is simple.

]]> We have all been given a precious gift from God. That gift is the power to change anything in this life to align with His Life! And that process is simple.

]]> Buzzsprout-13527304 Mon, 04 Sep 2023 13:00:00 -0500 1942 full false Grace #3 - Be Free In Grace Grace #3 - Be Free In Grace Grace has already provided for you freedom from every form of bondage. All that restrains you from God's perfect will, grace will empower to change. Lets find out how to walk in that!

]]> Grace has already provided for you freedom from every form of bondage. All that restrains you from God's perfect will, grace will empower to change. Lets find out how to walk in that!

]]> Buzzsprout-13394710 Sat, 12 Aug 2023 17:00:00 -0500 1883 chad giddens, grace, power, Jesus, change, Life full false Grace #2 - Your Key To Absolute Victory Grace #2 - Your Key To Absolute Victory What's holding you back from taking hold of all that God's has given you through grace?  In this episode, that's what we look at.

]]> What's holding you back from taking hold of all that God's has given you through grace?  In this episode, that's what we look at.

]]> Chad Giddens Buzzsprout-13269147 Sat, 22 Jul 2023 17:00:00 -0500 2448 full false Grace #1 - Your Key To Absolute Victory Grace #1 - Your Key To Absolute Victory So often God's grace is only known as a saving grace , but there's so much more that grace does in our lives when we understand how it works, and how we walk in it's greatness.

]]> So often God's grace is only known as a saving grace , but there's so much more that grace does in our lives when we understand how it works, and how we walk in it's greatness.

]]> Chad Giddens Buzzsprout-13102228 Sun, 25 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0500 2493 full false Redefining Forgiveness Redefining Forgiveness Before the foundations of the world, God laid out the example of forgiveness. In this podcast we take a look at that, and how we live it out in our lives today.

]]> Before the foundations of the world, God laid out the example of forgiveness. In this podcast we take a look at that, and how we live it out in our lives today.

]]> Buzzsprout-12034530 Thu, 12 Jan 2023 21:00:00 -0600 2924 full false Getting Free And Staying Free #3 - The Little Foxes Getting Free And Staying Free #3 - The Little Foxes Do you have struggles in your life, heart, mind, emotions?  Tried to change them and found you can’t?  If you’ve lost 1,000 times, broken your promise to God more times than you can count, given up and even lost your desire to see God change something in your life - This is your podcast.

]]> Do you have struggles in your life, heart, mind, emotions?  Tried to change them and found you can’t?  If you’ve lost 1,000 times, broken your promise to God more times than you can count, given up and even lost your desire to see God change something in your life - This is your podcast.

]]> Chad Giddens Buzzsprout-11761007 Fri, 25 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0600 2882 full false Getting Free And Staying Free #2 - The Word Is The Key Getting Free And Staying Free #2 - The Word Is The Key Do you have struggles in your life, heart, mind, emotions?  Tried to change them and found you can’t?  If you’ve lost 1,000 times, broken your promise to God more times than you can count, given up and even lost your desire to see God change something in your life - This is your podcast.

]]> Do you have struggles in your life, heart, mind, emotions?  Tried to change them and found you can’t?  If you’ve lost 1,000 times, broken your promise to God more times than you can count, given up and even lost your desire to see God change something in your life - This is your podcast.

]]> Chad Giddens Buzzsprout-11758061 Thu, 24 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0600 3177 full false Getting Free & Staying Free #1 - There is Hope Getting Free & Staying Free #1 - There is Hope Do you have struggles in your life, heart, mind, emotions?  Tried to change them and found you can’t?  If you’ve lost 1,000 times, broken your promise to God more times than you can count, given up and even lost your desire to see God change something in your life - This is your podcast.

]]> Do you have struggles in your life, heart, mind, emotions?  Tried to change them and found you can’t?  If you’ve lost 1,000 times, broken your promise to God more times than you can count, given up and even lost your desire to see God change something in your life - This is your podcast.

]]> Buzzsprout-11726890 Sat, 19 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0600 3154 full false Ministry Is Not A Profession, It’s A Fruit Ministry Is Not A Profession, It’s A Fruit Ministry is not a profession, it's a fruit.  Let's get into why that is and how it works.

]]> Ministry is not a profession, it's a fruit.  Let's get into why that is and how it works.

]]> Chad Giddens Buzzsprout-11627345 Thu, 03 Nov 2022 18:00:00 -0500 1510 full false MSP-Do I Really Have The Heart Of A Servant? MSP-Do I Really Have The Heart Of A Servant? A heart of a servant is such a blessing to a leader, but it’s not discovered, it’s developed. This podcast is all about how we develop the REAL heart of a servant.

]]> A heart of a servant is such a blessing to a leader, but it’s not discovered, it’s developed. This podcast is all about how we develop the REAL heart of a servant.

]]> Chad Giddens Buzzsprout-6589390 Sat, 05 Dec 2020 03:00:00 -0600 2031 spiritual growth, serving, church, ministry, volunteer, Christianity, helps, life, bible, servant full false MSP-How Do I Become A Person Of Excellence MSP-How Do I Become A Person Of Excellence We want to be consistent in excellence and character. In order to do that we need to identify wrong behaviors and replace them with behaviors that build excellence and character.

]]> We want to be consistent in excellence and character. In order to do that we need to identify wrong behaviors and replace them with behaviors that build excellence and character.

]]> Chad Giddens Buzzsprout-6589372 Sat, 28 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -0600 1934 work, serving, church, ministry, ministry of helps, band, worship leader, youth group, leadership, volunteering, excellence full false MSP-Where Did You Put Your Heart? (Where Did It Put You?) MSP-Where Did You Put Your Heart? (Where Did It Put You?) Today take a real look at our heart and learn how to create the conditions for joy, peace, and fruitfulness in our everyday lives.

]]> Today take a real look at our heart and learn how to create the conditions for joy, peace, and fruitfulness in our everyday lives.

]]> http://www.ministrystaffpodcast.com Chad Giddens Buzzsprout-6041749 Sat, 24 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0500 1939 burnout, serving, volunteer, church ministry, Jesus, boundaries, parents, life, rest, heart, joy, peace, worship, praise full false MSP-Working Or Serving Has Become A Burden. I Don’t Want To Do It Anymore. MSP-Working Or Serving Has Become A Burden. I Don’t Want To Do It Anymore. We all have gifts that God has given us. Many various gifts and wonderful gifts. But there’s always an enemy looking to stop that gift from being a blessing. If you're ready to serve with a renewed passion than check out this podcast.

]]> We all have gifts that God has given us. Many various gifts and wonderful gifts. But there’s always an enemy looking to stop that gift from being a blessing. If you're ready to serve with a renewed passion than check out this podcast.

]]> Chad Giddens Buzzsprout-5723005 Sat, 03 Oct 2020 13:00:00 -0500 1671 burnout, serving, volunteer, church ministry, Jesus, life, rest, prayer, worship full false MSP-I'm Struggling In My Heart, Mind, and Emotions With Where God Has Me Right Now. MSP-I'm Struggling In My Heart, Mind, and Emotions With Where God Has Me Right Now. God has a plan for your life, but we know there are things that can stop that plan. Things in us that keep us from being our best. You are going to need to make some changes and you might just be in the perfect place to do that!

]]> God has a plan for your life, but we know there are things that can stop that plan. Things in us that keep us from being our best. You are going to need to make some changes and you might just be in the perfect place to do that!

]]> Chad Giddens Buzzsprout-5409142 Sat, 12 Sep 2020 13:00:00 -0500 1985 honor, trust, faith, forgiveness, church, ministry, leadership, volunteering, growth, heart, calling full false MSP-Are You A Burden To Your Leaders? MSP-Are You A Burden To Your Leaders? Some people are a blessing to lead, and others are a burden to lead. It really depends on the heart of the follower. Today we look at that and talk about ways to be a blessing to your leader.

]]> Some people are a blessing to lead, and others are a burden to lead. It really depends on the heart of the follower. Today we look at that and talk about ways to be a blessing to your leader.

]]> Chad Giddens Buzzsprout-5332240 Mon, 07 Sep 2020 11:00:00 -0500 1838 burnout, serving, volunteer, church ministry, Jesus, boundaries, following, ego, grace full false MSP-Past, Present, Future, Eternal - 4 Motives for your actions. MSP-Past, Present, Future, Eternal - 4 Motives for your actions. Actions can be deceiving. Just because you do something good does not mean it’s actually accomplishing good in you.  In fact, the motives behind your serving could be holding you back.

]]> Actions can be deceiving. Just because you do something good does not mean it’s actually accomplishing good in you.  In fact, the motives behind your serving could be holding you back.

]]> Chad Giddens Buzzsprout-4618127 Sat, 18 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0500 1651 honor, trust, faith, church, ministry, leadership, volunteering, motives, humility, pride full false MSP-My Leader Doesn't Understand Me MSP-My Leader Doesn't Understand Me Sometimes the way our leaders speak to us, or deal with us makes us feel like they don’t know who we are at all, and they don’t even care who we are, but does that really mean that they don’t understand us?

]]> Sometimes the way our leaders speak to us, or deal with us makes us feel like they don’t know who we are at all, and they don’t even care who we are, but does that really mean that they don’t understand us?

]]> Chad Giddens Buzzsprout-4527791 Sat, 11 Jul 2020 13:00:00 -0500 1714 work, serving, church, ministry, ministry of helps, band, worship leader, youth group, leadership, volunteering full false MSP-I Don't Get Anything Out Of Church MSP-I Don't Get Anything Out Of Church There's so many people volunteering or working in ministry that get nothing out of attending church. Some have even quit attending. This podcast is all about why that is.

]]> There's so many people volunteering or working in ministry that get nothing out of attending church. Some have even quit attending. This podcast is all about why that is.

]]> Chad Giddens Buzzsprout-4250567 Sun, 21 Jun 2020 03:00:00 -0500 1545 spiritual growth, serving, church, ministry, volunteer, Christianity, helps, life, bible full false MSP-How Do I Get From Where I Am Now, To The Call On My Life? #2 MSP-How Do I Get From Where I Am Now, To The Call On My Life? #2 So many people wreck the future God has called them to by pursuing it incorrectly. But there is a way to pursue it correctly.

]]> So many people wreck the future God has called them to by pursuing it incorrectly. But there is a way to pursue it correctly.

]]> Buzzsprout-3500842 Sun, 26 Apr 2020 03:00:00 -0500 1790 calling, leadership, church, ministry, staff, worship leaders, volunteers, heart, vision, goals, faith, hope full false MSP-How Do I Get From Where I Am Now, To The Call On My Life? #1 MSP-How Do I Get From Where I Am Now, To The Call On My Life? #1 So many people wreck the future God wants for them, by pursing incorrectly. In this episode we look into how we pursue the call of God correctly, and what happens when we don't.

]]> So many people wreck the future God wants for them, by pursing incorrectly. In this episode we look into how we pursue the call of God correctly, and what happens when we don't.

]]> Chad Giddens Buzzsprout-3410002 Sun, 19 Apr 2020 03:00:00 -0500 1548 spiritual growth, serving, church, ministry, volunteer, Christianity, helps, life, bible, calling, fulfillment full false MSP-Why Am I Always Fighting On The Inside - The Ego Episode MSP-Why Am I Always Fighting On The Inside - The Ego Episode Most people are fighting day in and day out with the life around them. That will lead to a life of frustration and restriction. There’s no way to find peace, and really excel in the things of God while living a lifestyle where you’re in charge. A persons ego - that “that I’m first” mentality, is what’s destroying everything they are working for.

]]> Most people are fighting day in and day out with the life around them. That will lead to a life of frustration and restriction. There’s no way to find peace, and really excel in the things of God while living a lifestyle where you’re in charge. A persons ego - that “that I’m first” mentality, is what’s destroying everything they are working for.

]]> Buzzsprout-3325960 Sat, 11 Apr 2020 03:00:00 -0500 2694 ego, ministry, Chad Giddens, staff, hope, faith, future, honest, real, calling full false MSP-Am I Serving As Honorably As I Think I Am? MSP-Am I Serving As Honorably As I Think I Am? No one is aiming to server without honor, but that doesn't mean we are perfect. Today we go over some ways to see the season you're in and how to do a self-checkup on how you're serving.

]]> No one is aiming to server without honor, but that doesn't mean we are perfect. Today we go over some ways to see the season you're in and how to do a self-checkup on how you're serving.

]]> Chad Giddens Buzzsprout-3001555 Mon, 16 Mar 2020 03:00:00 -0500 1698 honor, leadership, ministry, staff, church, non-profit, severing, season, helps, heart full false MSP-How To Guarantee You're Growing As A Christian MSP-How To Guarantee You're Growing As A Christian If you're not moving forward spiritually you will eventually begin to move backwards. Continue down that path and you walk away from God all together. Let's make sure that doesn't happen.

]]> If you're not moving forward spiritually you will eventually begin to move backwards. Continue down that path and you walk away from God all together. Let's make sure that doesn't happen.

]]> Chad Giddens Buzzsprout-2807209 Fri, 28 Feb 2020 03:00:00 -0600 1395 spiritual growth, serving, church, ministry, volunteer, Christianity, helps, life, bible full false MSP-I Feel Like What I Do Doesn't Matter MSP-I Feel Like What I Do Doesn't Matter What we do always counts and when we start to feel like our serving is not important that's a critical warning sign. But GOOD NEWS, it's just a warning and today's podcast is about fixing that.

]]> What we do always counts and when we start to feel like our serving is not important that's a critical warning sign. But GOOD NEWS, it's just a warning and today's podcast is about fixing that.

]]> Chad Giddens Buzzsprout-2807107 Mon, 24 Feb 2020 03:00:00 -0600 1254 serving, church, ministry, volunteer, work, Jesus, helps, value, purpose full false MSP-Setting Ministry And Life Boundaries MSP-Setting Ministry And Life Boundaries It's so common around volunteers and staff members to not know where to draw healthy lines between personal life and ministry life. After 25 years of experience on a church staff I've got some sure ways to help you set those.

]]> It's so common around volunteers and staff members to not know where to draw healthy lines between personal life and ministry life. After 25 years of experience on a church staff I've got some sure ways to help you set those.

]]> Chad Giddens Buzzsprout-2751337 Tue, 18 Feb 2020 05:00:00 -0600 1711 burnout, serving, volunteer, church ministry, Jesus, boundaries, parents, life, rest full false MSP-Burnout - The what, the why, and how we deal with it. MSP-Burnout - The what, the why, and how we deal with it. If we don't do ministry right it can destroy our emotions, cause us to walk away from serving, and even walk away from Jesus all together. That's what we call BURNOUT. But if you know why burnout happens, you can keep ministry a joy in your life, and it never becomes a burden.

]]> If we don't do ministry right it can destroy our emotions, cause us to walk away from serving, and even walk away from Jesus all together. That's what we call BURNOUT. But if you know why burnout happens, you can keep ministry a joy in your life, and it never becomes a burden.

]]> http://www.ministrystaffpodcast.com Chad Giddens Buzzsprout-2745349 Fri, 14 Feb 2020 12:00:00 -0600 1799 burnout, serving, volunteer, church, ministry, worship team, work, Jesus, relationships, empty, frustrated full false MSP-My Leader Wants The Impossible MSP-My Leader Wants The Impossible My leadership wants the impossible. That seems to happen often in ministry. Today we talk about why that happens and how we should respond.

]]> My leadership wants the impossible. That seems to happen often in ministry. Today we talk about why that happens and how we should respond.

]]> Chad Giddens Buzzsprout-2573776 Sat, 25 Jan 2020 12:00:00 -0600 1442 full false MSP-Lines You Can't Cross #4 - Allowing Your Emotional Needs To Motivate Your Serving MSP-Lines You Can't Cross #4 - Allowing Your Emotional Needs To Motivate Your Serving Ministry can’t be about others, if it’s about you. Selfishness is the lid on your life. Period! Using ministry as a way to fix your own life wont work because wrong motivations will always lead you away from God. Serving is the solution, but GOOD NEWS, it can help!

]]> Ministry can’t be about others, if it’s about you. Selfishness is the lid on your life. Period! Using ministry as a way to fix your own life wont work because wrong motivations will always lead you away from God. Serving is the solution, but GOOD NEWS, it can help!

]]> Chad Giddens Buzzsprout-2414627 Sun, 05 Jan 2020 16:00:00 -0600 1379 14 full false MSP-Lines You Can't Cross #3 - Allowing Wrong Thoughts About Your Leadership MSP-Lines You Can't Cross #3 - Allowing Wrong Thoughts About Your Leadership It’s easy to misinterpret what you don’t understand. That leads to wrong thinking about your leadership and eventually you wont let them lead you anymore. You are limiting God’s influence in your life, by closing yourself off from your leadership.

]]> It’s easy to misinterpret what you don’t understand. That leads to wrong thinking about your leadership and eventually you wont let them lead you anymore. You are limiting God’s influence in your life, by closing yourself off from your leadership.

]]> Chad Giddens Buzzsprout-2414618 Sun, 05 Jan 2020 16:00:00 -0600 1239 13 full false MSP-Lines You Can't Cross #2 - Working Poorly When No One Is Watching MSP-Lines You Can't Cross #2 - Working Poorly When No One Is Watching It seems obvious that not working hard is a bad thing, but the real effects of that small decision are much more significant than most people think. There's a hidden principle at work that is absolutely changing your future.

]]> It seems obvious that not working hard is a bad thing, but the real effects of that small decision are much more significant than most people think. There's a hidden principle at work that is absolutely changing your future.

]]> Chad Giddens Buzzsprout-2288420 Sun, 15 Dec 2019 15:00:00 -0600 1147 work, serving, church, ministry, ministry of helps, band, worship leader, youth group, leadership, volunteering 12 full false MSP-Lines You Can't Cross #1 - Showing Dishonor When You're Wronged. MSP-Lines You Can't Cross #1 - Showing Dishonor When You're Wronged. There are some subtle things that will absolutely cause you to fail but you don't have to fall in that trap. Not only will these things cause you to fail in ministry, they will hinder your relationships with God and be an open door to the enemy to ruin your personal life.

]]> There are some subtle things that will absolutely cause you to fail but you don't have to fall in that trap. Not only will these things cause you to fail in ministry, they will hinder your relationships with God and be an open door to the enemy to ruin your personal life.

]]> Chad Giddens Buzzsprout-2095665 Sat, 16 Nov 2019 12:00:00 -0600 1402 honor, trust, faith, forgiveness, trap, church, minstry, leadership, volunteering 11 full false MSP-How Much Do I Need To Be In Church MSP-How Much Do I Need To Be In Church This a question that everyone who serves or works in ministry has. In this podcast I get very real, and personal about the real value of church, and how you can make sure your heart is right about church.

]]> This a question that everyone who serves or works in ministry has. In this podcast I get very real, and personal about the real value of church, and how you can make sure your heart is right about church.

]]> Chad Giddens Buzzsprout-1862209 Sun, 13 Oct 2019 19:00:00 -0500 1643 10 full false MSP-Unstoppable Success - How Unity Really Works MSP-Unstoppable Success - How Unity Really Works Unity is a buzzword in ministry today but there's some real power behind it, if you understand the truth of unity. This podcast is about more than just how it works, but why it works, and how it can work through you.

]]> Unity is a buzzword in ministry today but there's some real power behind it, if you understand the truth of unity. This podcast is about more than just how it works, but why it works, and how it can work through you.

]]> Chad Giddens Buzzsprout-1862155 Sun, 13 Oct 2019 19:00:00 -0500 1463 unity, leadership, church, ministry, staff, worship leaders, volunteers, heart, teamwork, vision, goals 9 full false MSP-Supercharge Your Growth, Growth On Steroids MSP-Supercharge Your Growth, Growth On Steroids We know there's things in our lives we need to change, but does it have to take so long? Is there a way to kick personal growth into high gear?  The answer is yes.

]]> We know there's things in our lives we need to change, but does it have to take so long? Is there a way to kick personal growth into high gear?  The answer is yes.

]]> Chad Giddens Buzzsprout-1707499 Sat, 14 Sep 2019 14:00:00 -0500 1456 growth, personal growth, ministry, church, volunteer, correction, pastor, leadership, humility, holy spirit, meditation, bible. 8 full false MSP-Change - My Leader Is Messing Everything Up MSP-Change - My Leader Is Messing Everything Up My leaders is messing everything up, now what? Some changes are easy and some are difficult. We're going to look at how we see changes, and how to handle the difficult ones properly.

]]> My leaders is messing everything up, now what? Some changes are easy and some are difficult. We're going to look at how we see changes, and how to handle the difficult ones properly.

]]> Chad Giddens Buzzsprout-1639153 Mon, 02 Sep 2019 12:00:00 -0500 1198 chad giddens, leadership, ministry, serving, volunteering, church, change, attitude, christianity 7 full false MSP-Gifts, Talents, Leadership, and Traps MSP-Gifts, Talents, Leadership, and Traps Talent and talented people can be a blessing or a curse depending on how you look at it. Society has one way of looking at it but how should Christians view talent? This is real talk about talent and talented people.

]]> Talent and talented people can be a blessing or a curse depending on how you look at it. Society has one way of looking at it but how should Christians view talent? This is real talk about talent and talented people.

]]> Chad Giddens Buzzsprout-1631716 Sat, 31 Aug 2019 12:00:00 -0500 1373 talent, gifts, chad giddens, church, ministry, staff, volunteer 6 full false MSP-I Got Mad At My Pastor - Here's What Happened Next! MSP-I Got Mad At My Pastor - Here's What Happened Next! Here's a personal story about getting mad at my pastor and what happened when I begin to ask God what was going on. God's answered me and it changed my life forever.

]]> Here's a personal story about getting mad at my pastor and what happened when I begin to ask God what was going on. God's answered me and it changed my life forever.

]]> Chad Giddens Buzzsprout-1596763 Sat, 24 Aug 2019 15:00:00 -0500 984 pastor, chad, giddens, anger, growth, church staff, minsitry staff, leadership 5 full false MSP-My Leader Is Too Hard On Me MSP-My Leader Is Too Hard On Me Not every encounter we have with our leaders is pleasant, but do you know how much those encounter can change your future. You will if you listen to this podcast.

]]> Not every encounter we have with our leaders is pleasant, but do you know how much those encounter can change your future. You will if you listen to this podcast.

]]> Chad Giddens Buzzsprout-1596733 Fri, 23 Aug 2019 16:00:00 -0500 1184 leadrship, church, staff, Chad, giddens, growth, ministry, ministy of helps 4 full false MSP-What's Really The Point In All This? MSP-What's Really The Point In All This? We all know that the point of ministry is to share Jesus, but there's some more to it than just that.  In this podcast we move past the obvious into the real reason why we do ministry at all.

]]> We all know that the point of ministry is to share Jesus, but there's some more to it than just that.  In this podcast we move past the obvious into the real reason why we do ministry at all.

]]> Chad Giddens Buzzsprout-1596697 Wed, 21 Aug 2019 15:00:00 -0500 1095 chad, giddens, Chad Giddens, ministry, staff, church staff, ministry staff, growth 3 full false MSP-2nd most important principle you need to know. MSP-2nd most important principle you need to know. So many ministry leaders and volunteers shipwreck their lives and ruin their futures because they don't understand this principle.

]]> So many ministry leaders and volunteers shipwreck their lives and ruin their futures because they don't understand this principle.

]]> Chad Giddens Buzzsprout-1483981 Wed, 31 Jul 2019 19:00:00 -0500 867 full false MSP-#1 Principle for success in ministry. MSP-#1 Principle for success in ministry. If you're going to be a success as a staff member of a volunteer, you have to understand this 1 thing!

]]> If you're going to be a success as a staff member of a volunteer, you have to understand this 1 thing!

]]> Chad Giddens Buzzsprout-1483972 Tue, 30 Jul 2019 19:00:00 -0500 1132 full false