Best chrisjbailey00 Podcasts (2025)

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From Rock Bottom to Redeemed: Justin Bradley’s Story 52:52

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Justin Bradley’s life began with heartbreak and spiraled into chaos—trying drugs for the first time at just 9 years old, losing his mother to an overdose at 18, and facing multiple suicide attempts. But even in the darkest places, God was writing a redemption story. In this powerful and unfiltered conversation, Justin shares how the prayers, persis…

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From the Mound to the Master: Troy Davern’s Journey to Freedom 1:05:12

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Troy Davern’s story is one of talent, temptation, and total transformation. From chasing dreams on the baseball field to chasing satisfaction in all the wrong places—girls, alcohol, and the empty promises of the world—Troy found himself running on fumes. But when Jesus stepped onto the field of his life, everything changed. In this raw and hope-fil…

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012 Is That in the Bible? (Spoiler: Maybe Not) 37:04

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We’ve all heard phrases like “God helps those who help themselves” or “Everything happens for a reason.” But are they actually in the Bible? In this episode, we dig into common “Bible” sayings, separate truth from tradition, and explore what Scripture really says. It’s part myth-busting, part heart check—and all about keeping our faith rooted in Go…

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011 Where is the Line? - Vulnerability V Oversharing 35:35

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In a world that praises "being real," it’s easy to confuse vulnerability with dumping every detail of your life online—or on unsuspecting people. But how do we know when we’ve crossed the line from honest to heavy? In this episode, Chris & Chris unpack the tension between healthy vulnerability and unfiltered oversharing. With humor, honesty, and bi…

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010 Community & Mentors with Simon Fox 50:54

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The people who shape your walk often shape your future. In the final installment of our senior series “Looking Back, Launching Forward,” we sit down with Simon Fox to talk about something we all need but often overlook: community. From youth group leaders to everyday friends who showed up in hard seasons, Simon shares how key relationships helped s…

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009 Grit & Growth with Matthew Broach 30:31

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High school is wild—part rollercoaster, part spiritual obstacle course—and this week, we’re talking all about the grit it takes to grow through it. In this episode, we sit down with senior Matt Broach, a guy who knows what it means to wrestle with doubt, fall flat, and still come out stronger on the other side. Matt opens up about his hardest seaso…

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008 Foundations of Faith with Luke VanZeeland 24:20

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In the kickoff to our senior spotlight series, we sit down with Luke VanZeeland—a graduating senior whose steady walk with Christ has been anything but boring. From spiritual disciplines to defining moments, Luke shares how daily habits, solid community, and quiet consistency helped build a faith that lasted through high school. We talk about what …

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007 "The Prodigal Comes Home: The Chris Bailey Story" 39:25

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This week on Bald and Sassy, we’re continuing our two-part testimony series—once again with Kari Dobbs in the host seat—this time sitting down with Chris Bailey to hear his story of redemption, return, and relentless grace. Chris shares about his prodigal years—the detours, the brokenness, and the people God used to bring him back. It’s honest, raw…

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006 From Quiet Faith to Bold Obedience 34:46

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Welcome back to Bald and Sassy! Today, we’re kicking off a powerful two-part series where we get personal and share our own stories—how God met us, shaped us, and continues to lead us through obedience and growth. In Part One, our good friend Kari Dobbs takes the mic as our guest host to interview Chris Hathaway. He’s a husband, a mentor, and a ste…

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005 Obedience vs. Convenience: Following When It’s Hard 41:06

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This episode dives into the tension between doing what’s comfortable and doing what’s right. Chris & Chris unpack what it means to follow Jesus when it’s inconvenient, uncomfortable, or even costly—and how true obedience always leads to transformation. This week's episode hits differently as Chris Hathaway shares about a huge step of obedience he j…

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004 Dealing with Doubt and Shame and what we learned from Camp 58:34

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Chris & Chris sit down with two young men just coming out of an incredible camp experience. But instead of just highlighting the highs, this episode digs deeper into what’s left behind: the doubt that still lingers, the shame that’s hard to shake, and the struggle of going home changed—but still wrestling. This is a real conversation about faith th…

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003_Camp Expectations & Generational Mentorship 43:07

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After hearing from students about what camp leadership means to them, Chris & Chris reflect on their own experiences—what they’ve learned about mentoring across generations, and what they’re praying and planning for this year’s camp. This episode unpacks how bridging the generational gap is key to building strong, God-centered leaders and why this …

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002_Raising Up Leaders and Christ Followers 56:09

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In this episode of Bald and Sassy, Chris and Chris sit down with two students, Kennedy Brandstetter & Rylee Robichaud, who had a transformational experience at last year’s camp—and are gearing up to take bold steps into leadership at this year’s camp. Together, they unpack what it really means to grow as a Godly leader, how last year’s camp challen…

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001 Community 44:32

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In this very first episode of Bald and Sassy, Chris and Chris (yep, two Chrises—only one bald) dive deep into what it means to live in Godly community. Why does God call us into connection with others? Why is doing life together so essential to faith, growth, and even healing? Expect real talk, a few laughs, and a whole lot of heart as the guys exp…