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What do you want that only God can do? Throughout Scripture, God gives us an extraordinary invitation: "Ask of Me". Think about what that means—the God who possesses all things invites you to bring Him something from your own heart, giving you the opportunity to custom-build a way for Him to love on you. A personal desire. A personal answer. A personal display of His power and favor in your life. What does that invitation reveal about how God sees you? And what could happen if you truly believed that His favor toward you is already there? In this episode, we explore the powerful meaning behind the words “Ask of Me.” Listen and discover how this simple invitation reveals just how personal God’s love is—and just how special you are to Him.

Prayer was never meant to be passive. It has purpose, power, and meaning—and it was designed by God to be an active part of our everyday lives. Prayer is more than something we do at church or turn to when life gets difficult. It reaches beyond the natural, involves the supernatural power of God, and carries the potential to bring real change into our lives and the world around us. So what should we expect when we pray, and what does it mean to pray with purpose and expectation? In this episode we look at what Jesus and the Scriptures reveal about the purpose and power of prayer. Listen and discover why your prayers matter—and what can happen when you stop praying passively.

What does real faith actually look like? Is it denying reality, forcing yourself into faith, or trying harder to make God’s promises happen? Faith is not something you manufacture through willpower. But Scripture reveals that faith isn’t forced—it’s grown.  In this episode, we explore what the Bible teaches about the fruit of faith through the lives of Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and the heroes of Hebrews 11. Listen and discover how abiding in God transforms your heart—and what faith truly looks like in everyday life.

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.

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.

If following Jesus cost you friendships, opportunities, or the acceptance of people around you, would you be ready? It’s easy to feel strong in your faith before that faith costs you something. In Are You Ready for the Persecution That’s Coming?, Chad Giddens asks believers to prepare their hearts for opposition because of their faith in Jesus. Drawing from Matthew 10, Matthew 24, and Hebrews 10, he explores what persecution can look like, the pressure it puts on believers, and why preparation needs to begin before that pressure arrives. The challenge is more than enduring mistreatment. Will you remain faithful to Jesus without becoming bitter, closing your heart, or letting your love for others grow cold? Chad explains why determination alone is not enough and points to a personal, daily relationship with God as the foundation for standing strong. Through Scripture, prayer, fellowship with the Holy Spirit, and connection with your local church, you can begin preparing now. This episode calls you to examine your readiness—and respond to persecution with steadfast faith, love, and the power of God. In this episode: • Recognizing opposition without responding in anger • What the early church experienced when faith came at a cost • How hurt and offense can cause love to grow cold • Learning to pray for people who mistreat you • Building personal roots through Scripture and prayer • Remaining a light to others in difficult times Key Scriptures: Matthew 10:22; Hebrews 10:32–34; 2 Timothy 3:1–3; Matthew 5:10–12; Matthew 24:9–13; Matthew 5:44–45; Luke 23:34; 1 John 4:4. Chapters: 00:00 Are You Ready for the Persecution That’s Coming? 03:51 What Persecution Looks Like 06:05 Doing Good Does Not Prevent Opposition 09:53 Lessons from the Early Church 12:34 When Faith Comes at a Cost 14:09 Hostility and Unequal Treatment 18:37 Strength for Difficult Times 20:22 Prepare Your Heart Before Pressure Comes 22:12 Will Hurt Turn into Offense? 25:36 Keeping Your Love from Growing Cold 28:48 Love, Bless, Do Good, and Pray 30:26 What Comes Up in Your Heart? 31:47 A Time to Show Grace 33:48 Be Ready Through Your Relationship with God 37:07 Standing in Faith and Hope Put it into practice: Read Matthew 5:44–45. Think of someone who has treated you poorly, and notice what comes up in your heart. Ask God to help you pray for that person with mercy and sincerity. Make time each day for Scripture, prayer, and an honest examination of your own response. Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement, and subscribe to the Chad Giddens Podcast for more Bible teaching.

Have you ever wanted to change, but felt like you didn’t have what it takes? You’re desperate for things to be different, but you’ve tried—and failed—so many times that you’re wondering whether you can really change. In Your Partnership With Grace, Chad Giddens explores grace as God’s power at work in us, helping us walk in His will because He loves us. Through 2 Peter 1, Chad examines both God’s provision and our response: knowing Him personally, adding to our faith, developing self-control, and growing in love. He explains why knowing Bible verses is different from taking the Word into our hearts and living by it. Using examples from his own Bible study and marriage, Chad encourages listeners to identify a practical next step. He emphasizes that grace is not about doing everything right; it is about giving God access to help us grow. In this episode: • Grace is God’s power at work in our lives • Everything needed for life and godliness • Why scriptures alone can't change you • Where grace begins to multiply in your life • Taking a practical step beyond familiar comforts • Making room for God without trying to earn grace Key Scriptures: 2 Peter 1:2–7; Deuteronomy 30:19; 2 Corinthians 12:9; Galatians 5:22–23. Chapters: 00:00 Your Partnership With Grace 03:00 Grace Brings Life to You and Light to Others 04:44 What Is Grace? 05:49 Grace and Peace Can Multiply 07:29 Everything Needed for Life and Godliness 10:10 Partaking of the Divine Nature 13:04 Knowing God Personally 17:13 Start with Grace 19:19 Where Grace Begins to Grow 21:56 Self-Control, Perseverance, and Love 23:40 What Do You Need to Add? 26:30 Taking a Step Beyond Your Comfort Zone 28:11 Partnership Requires Adjustment 31:11 Grace Is Not About Doing Everything Right 32:48 Set Your Heart on God’s Will 34:33 Untangle Your Heart and Respond Put it into practice: Read 2 Peter 1:2–7. Ask God what you need to add, change, or set aside. Choose one practical response, such as taking notes during Bible study, making time for prayer, or showing kindness to someone difficult. Continue with that step while relying on His help. Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement, and subscribe to the Chad Giddens Podcast for more Bible teaching.

If you missed your next church service, would it matter to anyone? In Are You a Blessing or a Curse to Your Church?, Chad Giddens explores what changes when we attend church ready to give as well as receive. Drawing from Ephesians 4:16 and 1 Corinthians 12:25–27, Chad explains how every member of the body of Christ has something to offer. A smile, a greeting, a prayer, or a brief conversation can help someone feel loved and ready to receive. Ministry happens in the hallways and parking lot as well as from the platform. Chad shares how changing his own approach changed his experience of church, then offers three practical steps: imagine what God could do, pray with expectation, and participate. He acknowledges that some churches have problems; his focus here is the part each of us can play in caring for others. In this episode: • Why church is more than a place to receive • The value of simple kindness and encouragement • How every member contributes to the body of Christ • Why giving can prepare your own heart to receive • Preparing your heart before you arrive • Imagination, expectation, and participation Key Scriptures: Ephesians 4:16; 1 Corinthians 12:25–27; Philippians 4:8; Ephesians 1:17–18; Proverbs 4:23; Acts 20:35. Chapters: 00:00 Are You a Blessing or a Curse to Your Church? 02:41 More Than a Place to Receive 05:00 Small Acts of Kindness Matter 06:20 Every Part of the Body Has Something to Give 09:26 A Heart Ready to Give Is Ready to Receive 13:56 Changing How We Attend Church 17:47 Be Responsible with the Gift of Your Life 21:20 Connection Helps You Grow 23:20 Care for One Another 25:42 Prepare Before You Arrive 27:47 Never Attend Without Consideration 29:55 Imagination: What Could God Do? 31:37 Expectation: Pray for What God Can Do 33:39 Participation: Come Ready to Bless 35:51 Guard Your Heart 40:19 Get Ready for Your Next Service Put it into practice: Before your next church service, take a few minutes to imagine how someone could be encouraged, pray for the people and ministries there, and plan one simple way to show kindness. Set a reminder to arrive ready to give as well as receive. Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement, and subscribe to the Chad Giddens Podcast for more Bible teaching.

What is the difference between feeling happy and having joy that stands through difficult circumstances? In Joy That’s Full of Glory, Chad Giddens explores joy as a fruit of the Spirit, rooted in a personal connection with God and the living hope we have through Jesus Christ. Through Psalm 16:11, 1 Peter 1:3 and 1:8, and Romans 15:13, he describes a calm confidence that is deeper than a passing mood. Chad explains how joy can communicate hope, express faith, and bring light to the people around us. He also reminds listeners that joy should be expressed with compassion, including weeping with those who weep. In this episode: • The difference between temporary happiness and enduring joy • Why joy is described as a fruit of the Spirit • Finding fullness of joy through personal connection with God • How living hope shapes our response to circumstances • The message our joy communicates about faith and the future • Why joy and compassion belong together • Practical ways to bring Scripture into prayer and worship Key Scriptures: Galatians 5:22; Psalm 16:11; 1 Peter 1:3, 8; Romans 15:13; Jeremiah 29:11; John 1:4–5; Nehemiah 8:10; Romans 12:15. Chapters: 00:00 Joy That’s Full of Glory 02:28 Joy Is Supernatural 05:38 Fullness of Joy in God’s Presence 09:04 When the Word Becomes Personal 10:43 Living Hope Through Jesus Christ 15:21 Your Joy Preaches Hope 17:01 A Future Others Want 19:00 Your Joy Expresses Faith 20:03 The Life of God Becomes Light Through You 21:58 The Joy of the Lord Is Your Strength 24:17 Let Your Joy Speak with Compassion 26:31 Make Time for God’s Presence Put it into practice: Read Psalm 16:11 or Romans 15:13. Take the passage into a quiet time of prayer and ask God to help you place your hope in Him. Consider how you can express calm confidence and kindness toward someone facing difficulty, while making room for their grief or concern. Share this episode with someone who needs

Do you feel like every failure proves you are not a good enough Christian? Condemnation can make prayer, Bible reading, and even going to church feel like reminders of what you have done wrong. In I’m Tired of Failing to Be a Good Christian, Chad Giddens shares his personal struggle with addiction and the exhaustion of trying to change in his own strength. Through 2 Corinthians 3:4–6, Philippians 2:13, and other passages, he explores what it means for our sufficiency to come from God. Chad describes how returning to Scripture, receiving God’s love, and trusting His work within him changed his expectations and his life. The episode closes with a distinction between conviction that calls us toward God and condemnation that tells us we have no right to approach Him. In this episode: • How condemnation can keep us from prayer and confidence in God • Why the Christian life requires God’s help • The distinction between wanting change and refusing correction • What it means for our sufficiency to come from Christ • How Philippians 2:13 became central to Chad’s personal testimony • Prayer and peace when you cannot see how change will happen • The difference between conviction and condemnation Key Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 3:4–6; Romans 8:1–2; 2 Corinthians 1:20; Philippians 4:13; Philippians 2:13; Hebrews 13:20–21; Philippians 4:6–7; Jeremiah 29:11; Isaiah 40:31; Psalm 27:14. Chapters: 00:00 I’m Tired of Failing to Be a Good Christian 03:27 Were We Meant to Do This on Our Own? 04:41 The Prison of Condemnation 07:32 Wanting Change Is Different from Rejecting It 11:03 Why We Need What Jesus Accomplished 15:58 My Struggle with Addiction and Condemnation 19:43 Learning to Receive God’s Love 23:09 Free from the Law of Sin and Death 26:32 God Works in Us to Will and to Do 29:35 From Hope to Confidence in God 33:04 God Equips Us to Do His Will 34:20 Peace Beyond What You Can Figure Out 37:25 A Future and a Hope 40:07 What to Do When We Are Stuck 45:05 Conviction and Condemnation Are Different Put it into practice: Read 2 Corinthians 3:4–6, Philippians 2:13, or Philippians 4:6–7. Bring one area of struggle honestly to God. Ask for His help, and consider whether the thoughts you are entertaining are drawing you toward Him or keeping you away through condemnation. Share this episode with someone who feels discouraged in their Christian walk, and subscribe to the Chad Giddens Podcast for more Bible teaching.

How do we know whether the love we give—and the love we receive—is truly love? Our feelings, expectations, and past experiences can influence what we believe love looks like. In Is This Love, Chad Giddens explores why understanding love begins with a personal relationship with God. Through John 1:4, the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5, and Jesus’ teaching on the greatest commandment, he explains how God’s Word and the Holy Spirit can reveal our motives and help us grow in love. Chad encourages listeners to begin with what they can genuinely give to God, receive His love personally, and put that love into action toward others. This episode is an invitation to keep learning, keep asking God for understanding, and let His love shape your everyday relationships. In this episode: • Why feelings, knowledge, and experience can leave gaps in our understanding of love • How a personal relationship with God brings light to our motives • What it means to grow in love as a fruit of the Spirit • Why receiving God’s love personally matters to the way we love others • How the greatest commandment provides a practical starting point • Why you can begin with imperfect prayers and small steps • How receiving love and putting it into action work together over time Key Scriptures: John 1:4; Galatians 5:22–25; Matthew 22:35–39. Scripture reference correction: The fruit-of-the-Spirit passage mentioned as Galatians chapter 6 in the recording is Galatians 5:22–25. Chapters: 00:00 Is This Love? 02:41 Why We Need Help Understanding Love 05:28 Love Understood Through Revelation 07:45 A Personal Connection with God 09:47 God’s Life Shines Light on Our Motives 12:47 Why We Misunderstand Love 17:04 Love Is a Fruit of the Spirit 19:52 Growing in Love Is a Process 25:16 Receiving God’s Love Personally 27:57 How to Develop Correct Love in Ourselves 29:28 Start with the Love You Have 32:12 Receive God’s Love and Give It to Others 36:24 Make Your Walk with God Personal Put it into practice: Read John 1:4, Galatians 5:22–25, or Matthew 22:35–39. Ask God to help you recognize His love for you and examine one motive in the way you treat others. Choose one practical way to express love today, then keep bringing that relationship and your response to Him in prayer. Share this episode with someone who wants to grow in love, and subscribe to the Chad Giddens Podcast for more Bible teaching.

Prayer can change more than the circumstances around us—it can change the way we see people. In Prayer Changes Us, Chad Giddens examines how past experiences, pride, and a critical attitude can shape our relationships. Through Romans 12:5 and the call to pray for all people in 1 Timothy 2:1, he explores why our connections with others matter and how prayer can bring our hearts into agreement with God’s love. Sharing his own struggle with judgmental thinking, Chad describes how praying and giving thanks for others helped him recognize their value. This episode offers a practical invitation to pray for the people around you, speak words that give grace, and become a source of encouragement in your church, family, and everyday life. In this episode: • How past experiences influence the way we interpret others’ behavior • The difference between appropriate boundaries and a critical heart • Why being right about someone’s fault does not excuse a judgmental attitude • How believers give and receive help through their connections with one another • How prayer and thanksgiving changed Chad’s view of people • Scriptures to pray for others and practical ways to speak grace Key Scriptures: Romans 12:5; John 3:16–17; 1 John 2:10–11; Ephesians 4:16–18; Ephesians 6:18; 1 Timothy 2:1; Ephesians 1:17–18; Ephesians 3:16–19; Ephesians 4:29–32. Chapters: 00:00 Prayer Changes Us 01:52 Our Hearts Shape How We Treat Others 04:02 When Experience Defines Our View of People 06:12 Recognizing Unfair Biases 09:12 Setting Boundaries Without a Critical Heart 11:27 Love Instead of Condemnation 14:43 The Life God Supplies Through Others 18:19 We All Depend on God’s Mercy 21:09 How Do We Change Our Hearts? 22:43 Pray and Give Thanks for Everyone 24:52 Learning to See the Value in People 28:54 Praying God’s Heart for Others 29:48 Scriptures to Pray for People 30:54 Words That Give Grace 32:52 Become a Source of Life Put it into practice: Think of one person you find difficult to appreciate. Pray for their good using Ephesians 1:17–18 or Ephesians 3:16–19. Before your next church service, pray for those attending and serving, then look for one way to encourage someone. Share this episode with someone who wants to grow in prayer and relationships, and subscribe to the Chad Giddens Podcast.

It can be easier to believe God will help someone else than to trust Him with the needs in our own lives. What happens when we believe His promises are true, but feel too weak, unqualified, or limited to receive them? In Peace for Every Deficit, Chad Giddens explores the gap between what God promises and what we believe is possible for ourselves. Beginning with Romans 15:13, he explains how fear, condemnation, and self-reliance can shape our expectations—and how faith in God’s Word can begin to change them. Through Scripture and personal examples, Chad encourages listeners to bring their sense of inadequacy to God, depend on the Holy Spirit, and put the Word into practice. In this episode: • Why we can trust God for others but struggle to trust Him for ourselves • How our beliefs shape our expectations • What it means to mix faith with God’s Word • Why God’s promises depend on His power rather than our ability • How to respond when our hearts condemn us • Practical steps for putting Scripture into practice Key Scriptures: Romans 15:13; Hebrews 4:2; Zechariah 4:6; Philippians 4:13; 2 Corinthians 12:9; Isaiah 41:10; Philippians 2:13. Chapters: 00:00 Peace for Every Deficit 01:32 The God of Hope 03:25 Why We Struggle 07:13 The One Thing That Shapes Our Expectation 11:32 Mixing Faith with the Word 16:09 When We Measure Faith by Our Ability 17:53 Not by Might, but by His Spirit 20:20 God Supplies the Joy, Peace, and Power 23:17 God’s Love Answers Our Inadequacy 25:40 Putting Scripture into Practice 27:01 When Your Heart Condemns You 29:57 Moving Beyond Limiting Beliefs 32:59 Let God’s Love Become Your Foundation Put it into practice: Choose one area where you readily trust God for someone else but hesitate to trust Him for yourself. Identify the belief behind that hesitation. Read a relevant passage in context, bring that belief to God in prayer, and consider how you can respond in faith today. Share this episode with someone who feels inadequate, and subscribe to the Chad Giddens Podcast for more Bible teaching.

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.

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.