There are estimates that there are as many as 36,000 different Protestant denominations across America. That's a big diversity of different ideas about what it means to be a Christian. There are accusations that some denominations are barely practicing Christianity and are beginning to evolve into something else.
I love The Lord and you are more than welcome to bring him into your shows. The more the better. Anyone with a problem about it can mosey on over to some CNN/Biden losers. Or they can open their mind and listen and realize that accepting The Lords Grace will completely change your entire life. Bless you all
Calvin came to an incorrect conclusion - it's not a judgment, but *a CHASTISEMENT!* Judgment is a merciless end, chastisement is a merciful correction and a chance to 'choose wisely'. Choose this day whom you will serve...
I watched your interview with Bear and found myself here tonight . "Coincidence , I'm sure ." The interview was intense and powerful ! Strangely enough , so is this ! There are times in this journey where I realize that the words that just fell out of my mouth should have stayed contained . Time for "course correction "...thanks for paying attention to the Hand on your shoulder...I needed this !
Thank you, Chad. I am pleased to see that you "ain't skeered" or ashamed to share the gospel of Jesus Christ and the importance of being real in our daily life....every. step. of. the. Way. At 70..dang! SEVENTY! How in the Sam Hill did that happen? You'd think I would have it all figured out. Nope. So now, I am reading my Bible daily but also, I am led to spend time in one on one prayerful meditation with Jesus. "Be still and know that I am God."
Thank you so much for this episode. Just opened up my bible. It’s been months since I’ve read it. God bless you & continue “preaching”. We all need God especially now.
I found your page because of your interview with TJ. This is my first video to watch since then and I was blessed by it. Thanks for taking a stand for truth!
Not yet. We are suffering from our own choices. Universal law carries on - God was clear about when His judgment comes, no one will need to question it's HIm. ❤
I grew up Methodist. For many years I have not been good with it. A couple of years ago I came across Bear Independent ( TJ Morris). Now slowly I have been learning the way. Living a life of the Torah is not easy, but I feel closer to our Father. At 62years old I feel more peace. I have always tried to be humble and live the ten commandments and be the best person I can be. I still have many faults. I will pray for you, Chad. I say my prayers many times everyday. I know Yah our Father is good, but sometimes we need to be humbled.
Our best friend is a preacher/pastor. He's just like you. He's human, pisses people off, and sometimes just can't shut up because God puts a burden on him to speak. He is VERY open about his sordid past. It humanizes him, and helps unbelievers and believers alike. He struggles just like us. You may not have a church with walls, brother Chad, but you are being called to speak the words God is putting on your heart. Been watching you since the "unapologetic southerner" video. Will be coming her for your podcasts more often now! God Bless You! (And by the way, we just started a lil ole church gathering a couple months ago. We show up in our shorts and flip flops and our bibles. We talk about and learn about GOD! Where 2 or more are gathered, right?)
Here's the thing the Bible said tht judgment MUST BEGIN AT THE HOUSE OF GOD .. BC IN THE BIBLE THE CHURCH WAS THE MORAL COMPASS FOR THE WORLD, NOT JUST THE CHURCH. The church once had the power of God in its leadership and the majority of It's members..
Blessings brother Chad, from this old man, born again believer in Jesus Christ my Savior, living in northeast Tennessee. Blessings in this renewed relationship with our Lord. My late father was a pastor, of the heavily authoritarian manner. I was well educated in Gods Word, but at the age of 35, I caused my first divorce and proceeded to live a prosperous yet sin filled life. Now, at age 68, I’m physically broken and yet, God never throws out someone in whom He once began a work. I Love God. I love and Glory in His Brilliant Plan, all of which He made known to us through His Holy Word…the Holy Bible. Your interviews are great. There are many Pastors who would be good to interview. Dr. Andy Woods is one of my favorite Bible teachers. He is the Senior Pastor of Sugar Land Bible Church, in Sugar Land, TX. Please keep me in your prayers. On June 16th this year, I had double spinal surgeries fusing vertebrae to stop my nerve bundle and vascular system from being pinched. God continues to heal me, but it’s a slow and painful recovery. Revelation 22:20 Even so; come Lord Jesus. Amen.
Love ya Chad. You are so gifted. You make laugh and make me think. Love that you share faith and Jesus on your platform. Praying for our country. God bless.
I think most believers understand God chooses humble not perfect people to spread the message he needs to be spread. Bless you and thank you for sharing the wisdom people need to hear. Thanks again,love listening to your videos.
Chad, God didn't choose perfect people to spread his word and teach, I enjoy your teachings and after all Jesus went directly to the people not some fancy church didn't he.
I remember listening to you years ago when I lived in Montana . I loved your sense of humor then , but felt inside you were wrestling with your spirituality . You still spoke truth in your comedy . I didn’t see you much except on Facebook . Now I found your podcast . We still have free speech and I’m glad you’re sharing your journey . I love to listen to someone expressing what they learn via Gd’s Holy Word ! That’s what matters ! I’m excited to see who will be in heaven worshiping at the feet of Jesus ! 🙏🏻
Thank you brother! Never new your history with the church. Been listening since your truck video days. Been listening to Bear since the beginning of Charlie victory 1 9er. Loved this and the talk with Bear. You should do more together as his light shine brightly separately. But even more bright together. No fair making an old man cry. God bless you and yours!
World Outreach Church, Murfreesboro, TN has pastor Allen Jackson that speaks to what you say here -- we watch him when we get home from our home Church in NM
Great message, Chad. You’re not alone in sensing God’s prompting to get closer to Jesus and get serious. Thank you from a 70yo grandma holding on in Washington State.
Great show! Thanks for doing these kind of shows too .. I enjoyed it a lot! God is moving and Jesus is coming soon!!! God bless you, please keep listening to Him guide you!! ❤
I think our personal testimonies are meant to encourage others, real life. The Bible IS the self help Book we need, and all that we need instruction for is in it! Love yer walk, your boldness, yer like my pesky lil brother 😂🤣✌👅☕💚
Good show, Chad! I try to never miss your shows because you're very good at what you do. But this was the best discussion I've heard in a long, long time. You were speaking from the heart. Thank you so much. I feel uplifted. Thank you.
I don't know? This would make a pretty darn good sermon! It spoke to me personally as alot of sermons do from a few preachers I know. Keep up with the good work and your ministry! God Bless!
Used to watch you fairly often, kind've lost track of you, UNTIL I heard you were having TJ/Bear on and that was probably your greatest hit! And I'm back. Appreciate you, using your platform is going to be especially fruitful with REAL MEN, because they need to hear the truth ( and be POKED) by a REAL MAN. Women too, but I think WHO you are makes the biggest impact with men. GOD bless you and yours.
I too found you through Bear Independent and am glad that I did. After going back through and watching videos I have really come to respect your perspective, as our walks have been quite parallel. Looking forward to what’s ahead.
Thank you much for posting this video. God really put me under conviction as I listened to this ! I hope we all as Christians can all look critically at ourselves. I know I am right now!!!
Thanks for speaking the truth. I appreciate all you said and I feel convicted to do better in my life. I recently found your channel when you interviewed TJ Morris. Very good interview also. Thank you Sir for what your doing.God Bless!
You, I, we, wer made for such a time as this. It is no accident that Yah decided to take each one and put us here in His creation, in a timeline that spans thousands of years, with the giftings, talents and delights He imparted in us and even the troubles and challenges we've faced that grow us more into the image of Yeshua and to accomplish the tasks He put us here for, summed upby general orders 1&2, love Yah with everything you got and love your neighbor as yourself. The "how" we do those also ties with how He made us and has taught us. Just because you won't be a preacher doesn't mean you can't be an "iron" brother, keep being faithful to His calling and the leading of the Ruach. Shalom 😄
Chad I watched you for a long time but I will say this is one of the most moving message and you say a lot of good messages but I'm saying this was probably the most important one important one that's just my heart to your message
Great episode, as always. One small bit of correction in the story of Jonah, and I only bring this up because most people miss it and I believe there is a profound truth to be found there -- Jonah didn't actually warn the people to repent. He only told them judgement was coming. They took it UPON THEMSELVES to consider that if they repented, God might relent from destroying them, which is exactly what happened. I find that to be very profound, because in that I see God speaking truth directly into their hearts that went beyond what his flawed messenger (Jonah) was willing to speak. God involves us in what he is doing for OUR benefit, not because he is helpless without us. On the first day of his journey, Jonah set out into the city and proclaimed, “Forty more days and Nineveh will be overturned!” And the Ninevites believed God. They proclaimed a fast and dressed in sackcloth, from the greatest of them to the least. - Jonah 3 : 4 - 5
You always know you heard a good sermon if you leave church feeling convicted. It's not a good way to grow a mega church but if your preacher is telling you that you are a good person he's lying to you. The reason the Peter verse struck you different this time as you well know is the holy spirit. Without that we can't even understand the Bible. Why did you have to go to the book of James end The taming of the tongue. When my wife was alive she used that one on me a lot and I needed it. Maybe it's time I get off social media and stop arguing with idiots. When Jesus was asked what are the two greatest commandments he said " love the Lord your God with all of your heart and all of your soul and all of your mind and love your neighbor as you love yourself. " That second one has always kicked my ass
Honestly, when someone tells me that God does not exist. I look at them and smile and say thank you by one acknowledging that God does not exist actually acknowledges he most certainly does otherwise there would not be an argument.
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What do you think about the American church?
There are estimates that there are as many as 36,000 different Protestant denominations across America. That's a big diversity of different ideas about what it means to be a Christian. There are accusations that some denominations are barely practicing Christianity and are beginning to evolve into something else.
DELUSIONAL!!!! (THE AMERICAN CHURCH)
Not so hot!
It has lost its way. People want their ears tickled.
We all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. God's mercy is our salvation.
If the spirit moves you, preach it brother.
I love The Lord and you are more than welcome to bring him into your shows. The more the better. Anyone with a problem about it can mosey on over to some CNN/Biden losers. Or they can open their mind and listen and realize that accepting The Lords Grace will completely change your entire life. Bless you all
Amen🙏🙏
"When God wants to judge a nation, he gives them wicked rulers."
- John Calvin
Calvin came to an incorrect conclusion - it's not a judgment, but *a CHASTISEMENT!* Judgment is a merciless end, chastisement is a merciful correction and a chance to 'choose wisely'.
Choose this day whom you will serve...
I watched your interview with Bear and found myself here tonight . "Coincidence , I'm sure ."
The interview was intense and powerful ! Strangely enough , so is this ! There are times in this journey
where I realize that the words that just fell out of my mouth should have stayed contained . Time for
"course correction "...thanks for paying attention to the Hand on your shoulder...I needed this !
God is moving through your words.
Thank you, Chad. I am pleased to see that you "ain't skeered" or ashamed to share the gospel of Jesus Christ and the importance of being real in our daily life....every. step. of. the. Way. At 70..dang! SEVENTY! How in the Sam Hill did that happen? You'd think I would have it all figured out. Nope. So now, I am reading my Bible daily but also, I am led to spend time in one on one prayerful meditation with Jesus. "Be still and know that I am God."
Hallelujah. Glory be to Almighty God.🙏🙏🙏🙏
❤
Come on everybody give Chad a fucking thumbs up
Thank you so much for this episode. Just opened up my bible. It’s been months since I’ve read it. God bless you & continue “preaching”. We all need God especially now.
Amen....bless u brother. Love from the BEAR Nation
You don't need to apologize for doing what the Lord tells you to do
I found your page because of your interview with TJ. This is my first video to watch since then and I was blessed by it. Thanks for taking a stand for truth!
Same here...
Spot on brother!! Judgement begins in His house💯💯💯
The rapture of the true Churches at hand if you're not truly saved and born-again washed in the blood of Jesus you need to do so now
Always love when you have Bible study
Not yet. We are suffering from our own choices. Universal law carries on - God was clear about when His judgment comes, no one will need to question it's HIm. ❤
Do your best for God every day , and He will take care of the rest .
Amen🙏🙏
Get Down!! This one of the most powerful episodes. You break the Word down like no one I have ever heard. Keep It up! I love the new show!
God Dwells With The Humble!
Love my Bible. Get Ready Amen 🙏 🙌 😇❤️
I grew up Methodist. For many years I have not been good with it. A couple of years ago I came across Bear Independent ( TJ Morris). Now slowly I have been learning the way. Living a life of the Torah is not easy, but I feel closer to our Father. At 62years old I feel more peace. I have always tried to be humble and live the ten commandments and be the best person I can be. I still have many faults. I will pray for you, Chad. I say my prayers many times everyday. I know Yah our Father is good, but sometimes we need to be humbled.
🙏 I was re-Baptized at age 42. I have spent the next 35 years trying to live up to what I accepted and vowed
Thank you brother for speaking truth, it struck me straight to my heart. A very timely word!!
Thank you Chad for having the guts to say it the way you do!! I feel this way most days. 👏👏👏👏👏🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Our best friend is a preacher/pastor. He's just like you. He's human, pisses people off, and sometimes just can't shut up because God puts a burden on him to speak. He is VERY open about his sordid past. It humanizes him, and helps unbelievers and believers alike. He struggles just like us. You may not have a church with walls, brother Chad, but you are being called to speak the words God is putting on your heart. Been watching you since the "unapologetic southerner" video. Will be coming her for your podcasts more often now! God Bless You! (And by the way, we just started a lil ole church gathering a couple months ago. We show up in our shorts and flip flops and our bibles. We talk about and learn about GOD! Where 2 or more are gathered, right?)
I love your heart Chad Prather!❤
Here's the thing the Bible said tht judgment MUST BEGIN AT THE HOUSE OF GOD .. BC IN THE BIBLE THE CHURCH WAS THE MORAL COMPASS FOR THE WORLD, NOT JUST THE CHURCH.
The church once had the power of God in its leadership and the majority of It's members..
Blessings brother Chad, from this old man, born again believer in Jesus Christ my Savior, living in northeast Tennessee. Blessings in this renewed relationship with our Lord. My late father was a pastor, of the heavily authoritarian manner. I was well educated in Gods Word, but at the age of 35, I caused my first divorce and proceeded to live a prosperous yet sin filled life. Now, at age 68, I’m physically broken and yet, God never throws out someone in whom He once began a work. I Love God. I love and Glory in His Brilliant Plan, all of which He made known to us through His Holy Word…the Holy Bible. Your interviews are great. There are many Pastors who would be good to interview. Dr. Andy Woods is one of my favorite Bible teachers. He is the Senior Pastor of Sugar Land Bible Church, in Sugar Land, TX. Please keep me in your prayers. On June 16th this year, I had double spinal surgeries fusing vertebrae to stop my nerve bundle and vascular system from being pinched. God continues to heal me, but it’s a slow and painful recovery. Revelation 22:20 Even so; come Lord Jesus. Amen.
God works in mysterious ways. Truth spoken. Keep it up don’t stop. Amen 🙏
Love ya Chad. You are so gifted. You make laugh and make me think. Love that you share faith and Jesus on your platform. Praying for our country. God bless.
Anybody says I'm not a preacher twice is LITERALLY a preacher
Bring the bible out every time.
#BearNation
We should talk about the Lord DAILY! Thank you Chad.
I absolutely loved this episode Chad. I am going to see your show tonight in Belleville. Thank you for sharing!
Powerful!
I think most believers understand God chooses humble not perfect people to spread the message he needs to be spread. Bless you and thank you for sharing the wisdom people need to hear. Thanks again,love listening to your videos.
Chad, God didn't choose perfect people to spread his word and teach, I enjoy your teachings and after all Jesus went directly to the people not some fancy church didn't he.
Thank you @ChadPrather1 share what God has revealed to you! Lord have mercy on all of us as we all fall short of his glory! 🙏
Thanks for keeping it real, and sharing with us.
I remember listening to you years ago when I lived in Montana . I loved your sense of humor then , but felt inside you were wrestling with your spirituality . You still spoke truth in your comedy . I didn’t see you much except on Facebook . Now I found your podcast .
We still have free speech and I’m glad you’re sharing your journey . I love to listen to someone expressing what they learn via Gd’s Holy Word ! That’s what matters ! I’m excited to see who will be in heaven worshiping at the feet of Jesus ! 🙏🏻
Anytime you need to vent on any topic, I will make the time to listen. God Bless...
Thank you brother! Never new your history with the church. Been listening since your truck video days. Been listening to Bear since the beginning of Charlie victory 1 9er. Loved this and the talk with Bear. You should do more together as his light shine brightly separately. But even more bright together. No fair making an old man cry. God bless you and yours!
Knew you're
Give it to us the way the Father wants. Sometimes we need to hear the crude truth.
Enjoyed that very much, Amen, and Amen
Another fantastic message Chad!! Keep up the good fight.
Preach or not Chad, keep telling as God tells you! ❤🙏
World Outreach Church, Murfreesboro, TN has pastor Allen Jackson that speaks to what you say here -- we watch him when we get home from our home Church in NM
I don't know if He's judging us; however, since we, as a nation, turned our back to Him, He's certainly turned His back to us.
Amen
God bless! Keep listening to him a share the word.
these are the times that try mens souls,now is the time to put on the armor of GOD...THANK YOU
I'm so glad you are using the Bible God wants us all in his word
Great message, Chad. You’re not alone in sensing God’s prompting to get closer to Jesus and get serious. Thank you from a 70yo grandma holding on in Washington State.
I truly enjoyed this show! Keep talking about scriptures Chad it is a blessing!
Thank you for listening to God
Driving down the highway and that blessed piece of driving almost hit us. I thought that one needed to become beyond.
Thank you for this Chad. I enjoyed listening to you. I do go to Church and Bible Studies. You put it real. Thanks
Great show! Thanks for doing these kind of shows too .. I enjoyed it a lot! God is moving and Jesus is coming soon!!! God bless you, please keep listening to Him guide you!! ❤
Chad, this was a timely and truthful message! Thank you for it brother!
I think our personal testimonies are meant to encourage others, real life. The Bible IS the self help Book we need, and all that we need instruction for is in it! Love yer walk, your boldness, yer like my pesky lil brother 😂🤣✌👅☕💚
Good show, Chad! I try to never miss your shows because you're very good at what you do. But this was the best discussion I've heard in a long, long time. You were speaking from the heart. Thank you so much. I feel uplifted. Thank you.
I don't know? This would make a pretty darn good sermon! It spoke to me personally as alot of sermons do from a few preachers I know. Keep up with the good work and your ministry! God Bless!
Agreed
I've been waiting, looking and searching. I'm ready. Let it be so
Keep speaking truth chad. Thank you
Used to watch you fairly often, kind've lost track of you, UNTIL I heard you were having TJ/Bear on and that was probably your greatest hit! And I'm back. Appreciate you, using your platform is going to be especially fruitful with REAL MEN, because they need to hear the truth ( and be POKED) by a REAL MAN. Women too, but I think WHO you are makes the biggest impact with men. GOD bless you and yours.
Chad...Best podcast to date. Painful truth. Carry on brother.
Best show yet! Great job, Chad. I have a lot to think about❤️
Chad, Thank you for sharing what God has laid on your heart.
I too found you through Bear Independent and am glad that I did. After going back through and watching videos I have really come to respect your perspective, as our walks have been quite parallel. Looking forward to what’s ahead.
Thank you. Just what I needed to hear as I work on revamping my blog and it's message.
Thank you Chad! You lift my soul every day 🙏
Thank you much for posting this video. God really put me under conviction as I listened to this ! I hope we all as Christians can all look critically at ourselves. I know I am right now!!!
Thanks for speaking the truth. I appreciate all you said and I feel convicted to do better in my life. I recently found your channel when you interviewed TJ Morris. Very good interview also. Thank you Sir for what your doing.God Bless!
Keep preaching
I like this side of you Chad!!
Thank you. Just... Thank you.
Brother I needed to hear this......thank you for keeping true too yourself and sharing the word of God the best way you know how. Keep it up ol'son!
Thanks Chad! We needed that. I needed that...
You, I, we, wer made for such a time as this. It is no accident that Yah decided to take each one and put us here in His creation, in a timeline that spans thousands of years, with the giftings, talents and delights He imparted in us and even the troubles and challenges we've faced that grow us more into the image of Yeshua and to accomplish the tasks He put us here for, summed upby general orders 1&2, love Yah with everything you got and love your neighbor as yourself. The "how" we do those also ties with how He made us and has taught us.
Just because you won't be a preacher doesn't mean you can't be an "iron" brother, keep being faithful to His calling and the leading of the Ruach. Shalom 😄
Thanks Chad for sharing! I also grew up in a church also!
Thank you
Thank you for the message Chad it was great
Amen brother
Thank u Chad
Chad I watched you for a long time but I will say this is one of the most moving message and you say a lot of good messages but I'm saying this was probably the most important one important one that's just my heart to your message
Thank you Chad.
Thank you sir
Thanks Chad! If you ever come to Grand Rapids,Michigan can we meet!
Thank you sir!
That cut pretty deeply, thank you
Watch the documentary "Letter to the American Church."
Great episode, as always. One small bit of correction in the story of Jonah, and I only bring this up because most people miss it and I believe there is a profound truth to be found there -- Jonah didn't actually warn the people to repent. He only told them judgement was coming. They took it UPON THEMSELVES to consider that if they repented, God might relent from destroying them, which is exactly what happened. I find that to be very profound, because in that I see God speaking truth directly into their hearts that went beyond what his flawed messenger (Jonah) was willing to speak. God involves us in what he is doing for OUR benefit, not because he is helpless without us.
On the first day of his journey, Jonah set out into the city and proclaimed, “Forty more days and Nineveh will be overturned!” And the Ninevites believed God. They proclaimed a fast and dressed in sackcloth, from the greatest of them to the least. - Jonah 3 : 4 - 5
You always know you heard a good sermon if you leave church feeling convicted. It's not a good way to grow a mega church but if your preacher is telling you that you are a good person he's lying to you. The reason the Peter verse struck you different this time as you well know is the holy spirit. Without that we can't even understand the Bible. Why did you have to go to the book of James end The taming of the tongue. When my wife was alive she used that one on me a lot and I needed it. Maybe it's time I get off social media and stop arguing with idiots. When Jesus was asked what are the two greatest commandments he said " love the Lord your God with all of your heart and all of your soul and all of your mind and love your neighbor as you love yourself. " That second one has always kicked my ass
Honestly, when someone tells me that God does not exist. I look at them and smile and say thank you by one acknowledging that God does not exist actually acknowledges he most certainly does otherwise there would not be an argument.
The Real Christ Jesus has a chance to reach people now
Loved this
So good, I had to share.
Awesome pod cast really enjoyed it
Sinner and saint 🙏🏻❤️ We all are !
I believe that He is.