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Special guest, Pastor Chad Roberts, shares his journey of faith from his young teenage years preaching in over 200 churches and beginning his own church at age 20 to becoming blind at age 38 from an accident on a mission trip in Central America. His emotional transparency in sharing the raw truth of both his struggle and the miraculous grace of God will inspire and grow listeners in their understanding of suffering and the beauty God has brought into the life of this married father of four as he has kept his eyes on the God who loves and cares for each of us personally. His book "Blind Faith" is out now.
Join Southwest Radio Ministries host Josh Davis and Chad Roberts on Watchman on the Wall for part 2. As a young husband, father, and pastor, Chad Roberts became blind. Yet through his struggles, he discovered that God is always good. Pastor Chad joins Josh Davis again to explain how Christians can have an unshakable confidence in the God who never leaves nor forsakes His children. Discover joy in Jesus, even on the pathway of suffering.
Join Southwest Radio Ministries host Josh Davis and Chad Roberts on Watchman on the Wall. In 2018, Pastor Chad Roberts' life changed forever. Through a season of intense suffering, Chad found that God was still good, even when life was tough. Every person ponders why God allows suffering. What biblical lessons can we learn to help us discover joy and peace through the difficult seasons of life? Pastor Chad joins Josh Davis to discuss these important truths.
While hiking on a mission trip in Nicaragua, Chad Roberts began experiencing eye problems. He had no idea that would lead to losing his sight completely. As Chad continues to pastor his church, he helps people trust in a God they can't see. Hear his journey of faith on this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories. Connect with us through email at gps@billygraham.org or on Facebook at Billy Graham Radio.If you'd like to know more about beginning a relationship with Jesus Christ, or deepening the faith you already have, visit FindPeacewithGod.net.If you'd like to pray with someone, call our Billy Graham 24/7 Prayer Line at 855-255-7729.
An interview with Chad Roberts, the author of Blind Faith.
Chad Roberts, author of "Blind Faith," returns to talk about losing his sight, the loss he suffered, and how God has blessed him amid the blindness. There's a lot he doesn't see. But, often what we see causes us to stumble. How can we really see what we can't see? Robert Dayton, author of "100X Life," talks about our cross-training: deny ourselves, sacrificing ourselves for the greater goal of following Jesus and His ways. He also addresses the hard, but necessary, call to forgive those who hurt you. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
What do you do when you believe God can heal… but He doesn't? This is the 2nd part of a powerful and deeply honest conversation with Pastor Chad and Sadie Roberts as they continue talking about faith in the middle of life's hardest storms after Chad lost his sight—a life-altering moment that challenged everything he believed about healing, and suffering. In Part 1, Chad and Sadie share their journey through loss, questions, and unwavering faith, offering hope to anyone who has ever asked: Why didn't God change this? How do I keep trusting Him when life feels unfair? If you are walking through a difficult season, this episode reminds you that God is still present, still working, and often does His deepest work in the middle of the storm. Chad Roberts is the founder and lead pastor of Preaching Christ Church in Kingsport, Tennessee, and author of Blind Faith: Seeing God Through Darkness. Sadie Roberts serves through Strong ACC (From Cradle to Career), and together they host the marriage podcast The Marriage Conversation. You can also hear Chad daily on Awakened to Grace, available on radio, podcast platforms, oneplace.com, and pray.com. Learn more at awakenedtograce.com.
What do you do when God allows something you never asked for and can’t explain? Listen as author and pastor Chad Roberts tells his story. While he was training pastors in Central America, an accident caused a decrease in vision. Then, two failed surgeries caused him to lose his eyesight. If you’re having trouble making sense of God’s plan in the middle of your suffering, don’t miss Chris Fabry Live. Featured resource:Blind Faith: Seeing God Through the Darkness by Chad Roberts April thank you gift:Not Old, Not Young, Not Done: Following Jesus in Your 50s and 60s by Christopher Ash Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What do you do when you believe God can heal… but He doesn't? In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Jenny sits down with Pastor Chad and his wife Sadie Roberts to talk about faith in the middle of life's hardest storms. In 2018, Chad lost his sight—an unexpected and life-altering moment that would challenge everything he believed about healing, and suffering. It had an impact on their whole world. Together, Chad and Sadie share their journey through loss, questions, and unwavering faith—offering hope to anyone who has ever wondered: Why didn't God change this? How do I keep trusting Him when life feels unfair? If you are walking through a difficult season, this episode will remind you that: God is still present, still working, and often does His deepest work in the middle of the storm. Our hope is you walk away encouraged, strengthened, and reminded that even when life doesn't make sense—God is still faithful. Chad Roberts is the founder and lead pastor of Preaching Christ Church in Kingsport, Tennessee, and author of Blind Faith: Seeing God Through Darkness. Sadie Roberts serves through Strong ACC (From Cradle to Career), and together they host the marriage podcast The Marriage Conversation. You can also hear Chad daily on Awakened to Grace, available on radio, podcast platforms, oneplace.com, and pray.com. Learn more at awakenedtograce.com.
Do you feel like you are walking through the dark, looking for any flash of hope? Chad Roberts will walk us through the issue of suffering, helping us to develop an unshakable confidence in the God who will never leave or forsake us. By sharing his own story of suffering, Chad will teach us how we may deal with life’s hurts and disappointments.Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On In The Market with Janet Parshall this week, we dispelled the popular idea that artificial intelligence is the cure for loneliness and how it's a danger to human creativity. Dr. George Barna explained the latest American Worldview Inventory that reveals Christians are not connecting their worldview with biblical truth. Then, Clint Lyons, from iReach Global, gave us a sobering update on the Nigerian Christians murdered recently for their faith on Palm Sunday. Can loss of sight create better perception? Chad Roberts shared how his blindness has created an unwavering confidence in God. As we head into the Easter weekend, we invite you to another examination of the news and events of the past week through the lens of Scripture.Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Do you feel like you are walking through the dark, looking for any flash of hope? Chad Roberts will walk us through the issue of suffering, helping us to develop an unshakable confidence in the God who will never leave or forsake us. By sharing his own story of suffering, Chad will teach us how we may deal with life’s hurts and disappointments.Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this powerful episode of Faith Over Fear, Carol sits down with Chad Roberts to confront one of the most painful lies we believe in suffering: If God loved me, He would stop this. Even more deeply, many of us quietly wrestle with the fear that suffering means God has abandoned us. Through Chad’s personal story of losing his sight, this conversation gently but firmly reframes that lie with truth: God’s presence is not measured by our comfort. Instead of standing at a distance, He steps into our pain—and never leaves. Together, Carol and Chad explore how suffering can distort our view of God and whisper dangerous lies about His character. Rooted in Scripture, they walk through the stories of Joseph, Job, and ultimately Jesus, reminding us that while God may not always provide explanations, He always offers His presence. The cross becomes the clearest picture of this truth—not a removal of suffering, but redemption through it. This episode also unpacks what it means to develop unshakable confidence in God—not confidence in outcomes, but in His character. Chad offers practical insight into what “suffering well” looks like in everyday moments and how to guard your heart against bitterness when life doesn’t go as planned. For those walking alongside someone in pain, this conversation provides compassionate guidance on what to say—and what not to say—encouraging listeners to replace empty platitudes with meaningful presence. If you’re in a season of pain, disappointment, or questioning where God is, this episode offers a steady reminder: you are not alone, and your suffering is not a sign of God’s absence—but an invitation to experience His nearness in a deeper way. Resource referenced: Blind Faith: Seeing God Through Darkness by Chad Roberts Biblical verses and passages discussed: Psalm 118:24 James 1:2 Mark 11:22 Psalm 23:2 Jeremiah 2:13 2 Corinthians 4:17 1 Peter 4:19 Isaiah 40:31 Connect with Chad Roberts: On his website On Instagram On Facebook Follow his work on Amazon Find Carol McCracken: On her website On Facebook On Instagram Reflective Questions: When you’re in a difficult season, what thoughts do you tend to believe about God—and are they rooted in truth or in fear? Have you ever equated God’s love with your level of comfort? How might that belief be shaping your faith right now? What would it look like for you to shift from trusting outcomes to trusting God’s character? In what ways might God be inviting you to experience His presence in your current struggle rather than removing it? How do you typically respond to others who are suffering—and how can you grow in offering presence instead of quick answers? What is one simple, grounding practice you can begin this week to stay anchored in truth when suffering feels overwhelming? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Protecting young people on the farm starts with recognizing a simple truth: farms are both a workplace and a home. In this episode of the Farm Safety Roundup, host Shaun Haney speaks with Drew Spoelstra of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture and Chad Roberts of Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS) about building a stronger... Read More
Ever found yourself thinking, “I'll be okay once this is over”? Once the grief lifts, the diagnosis changes, the prayer's finally answered... you know, once you see the light at the end of the tunnel? But what if the tunnel feels long… or endless? In this episode, we're trading the lie “I'll see the light when I get to the end of the tunnel” for the truth that you can see the Light God even in the darkness. Pastor and author Chad Roberts joins me to share his powerful story of unexpectedly losing his eyesight and discovering what it really means to trust God when life literally and figuratively goes dark. If you're in a season where prayers feel unanswered or the future feels uncertain, this conversation is for you. Let's find together how God doesn't wait for the darkness to lift before He meets us there. Because even in the dark, you can still see God. Connect with Chad: Book, Blind Faith: https://rstyle.me/+GhaJjsAABmJn8STv08EPtQ Awakened to Grace: https://awakenedtograce.com/home/chadroberts/ Church, Preaching Christ Church: https://preachingchristchurch.com Connect with Heidi Lee Anderson: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidileeanderson/ 100-Day Devotional, All In, All Yours: https://rstyle.me/+11Ii1owgccFkGPU0t1uz3w Passion Week Family Devotional: https://heidileeandersonministries.com/travelpassionweek
Send a text It seems nowadays that there a lot of coaches coming out with their own app. But what about an app that anyone, including coaches, can use with their students? What if someone just wanted to do their own journaling, record keeping, and track their own progress, regardless of coach? Meet Matthew Burlingame, who has created the Breakin' Clays App! Matthew is somewhat new to the game, but saw a definitive need for the app, not only for sporting clays, but trap, skeet, and the various disciplines within sporting clays, like 5 stand, FITASC, etc.. Chad Roberts co-hosts this episode as we dive into what the app does, what the future plans for the app are, how much it cost, and so much more! Breakin' Clays App - https://breakinclays.com/Dead Pair Swag- https://x062jy-1z.myshopify.com.Kolar Arms – https://www.kolararms.com Fiocchi USA – https://fiocchiusa.comGun & Trophy Insurance – https://gunandtrophy.com/ Atlas Traps – https://www.atlastraps.comRhino Chokes – https://rhinochokes.comRanger Shooting Eyewear – https://www.reranger.com Ranger 10% Discount = DEADPAIR10Taconic Distillery – https://www.spirits.taconicdistillery.com/ Discount -DEADPAIR10Long Range – https://www.longrangellc.comMidwayUSA Foundation - https://www.midwayusafoundation.orgSlick Products – https://www.slickproductsusa.com/deadpair ElJefe Energy – https://www.eljefe.com OtoPro Technologies - https://otoprotechnologies.comBarepelt - https://barepelt.comScore Chaser – https://scorechaser.com/NSSF Plus One – https://www.nssf.org/plusone/ Clay Range Design Works – https://traptowers.coSupport the showThe Dead Pair Podcast - https://thedeadpair.com FACEBOOK- https://www.facebook.com/Thedeadpair. INSTAGRAM- https://www.instagram.com/thedeadpairpodcast/YOUTUBE- https://youtube.com/channel/UCO1ePh4I-2D0EABDbKxEgoQ
Chad Roberts, author of "Blind Faith: Seeing God Through Darkness," unpacks the difference between being in isolation versus being in solitude and why the delays we experience are not denials, but God doing things in the waiting that He could do no other way. Vaneetha Risner shares about how to respond and what to remember when waiting feels wasted. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
From NRB, this powerful conversation features pastor and author Chad Roberts, who shares the deeply personal story behind his book Blind Faith: Seeing God Through Darkness. After a tragic accident left him completely blind, Chad and his wife Sadie reflect on suffering, choosing joy, the power of community, and discovering an unshakable faith in the goodness of God, even in life's darkest seasons.
Send us a text Questions for the coaches Part 2 of 2. This week we are joined by Grace Callahan, RAD Chad Roberts, and Abel Spire! We finish off our past 6 questions, with each coach getting 2 of your questions that were sent to us. This week was a truly unique blend of coaches that gave a great contrast of opinions, while offering solid answers and advice to the questions. Don't let these last 2 episode stop you from sending us your questions! We will keep brining the coaches on, and do our best to get your questions answered! Another episode full of useful information!Dead Pair Swag- https://x062jy-1z.myshopify.com.Kolar Arms – https://www.kolararms.com Fiocchi USA – https://fiocchiusa.comGun & Trophy Insurance – https://gunandtrophy.com/ Atlas Traps – https://www.atlastraps.comRhino Chokes – https://rhinochokes.comRanger Shooting Eyewear – https://www.reranger.com Ranger 10% Discount = DEADPAIR10Taconic Distillery – https://www.spirits.taconicdistillery.com/ Discount -DEADPAIR10Long Range – https://www.longrangellc.comSlick Products – https://www.slickproductsusa.com/deadpair ElJefe Energy – https://www.eljefe.com OtoPro Technologies - https://otoprotechnologies.comBarepelt - https://barepelt.comScore Chaser – https://scorechaser.com/NSSF Plus One – https://www.nssf.org/plusone/ Clay Range Design Works – https://traptowers.comSupport the showThe Dead Pair Podcast - https://thedeadpair.com FACEBOOK- https://www.facebook.com/Thedeadpair. INSTAGRAM- https://www.instagram.com/thedeadpairpodcast/YOUTUBE- https://youtube.com/channel/UCO1ePh4I-2D0EABDbKxEgoQ