Summary

My name is Chad Davidson, and I grew up with a false belief that being a ‘good Republican kid’ equaled Christianity, even though I barely set foot in church. By high school, I was heavily drinking and using steroids, which led me down a path of anger and emptiness. After seeing hypocrisy in church peers who partied on Saturday night then raised their hands in worship on Sunday, I embraced atheism and rejected God entirely. Yet through a friend’s invitation to watch the documentary ‘Expelled’ and later the film ‘They Sold Their Souls for Rock and Roll,’ I realized I had believed Satanic lies. More importantly, I recognized the real truth of God’s Word and that Jesus died for my sins. I fully surrendered, threw out my old music, and stepped into faith. As I studied the Bible, Pastor Joe Schimmel at Blessed Hope Chapel discipled me in evangelism and grounded me in Scripture. Today, I’m blessed with a wife, a family, and a new life dedicated to Christ. I’ve shared my journey in my book ‘Wrestling with Discipleship,’ hoping others will embrace genuine faith and true discipleship in Jesus.

Time Chapters
  • 00:20 Chad’s Early Upbringing
  • 05:40 Injuries, Alcohol, and Rage
  • 10:50 Rejecting God for Atheism
  • 17:15 Watching ‘Expelled’ Movie
  • 21:00 Dark Side of Rock Music
  • 26:30 Encountering the Real Jesus
  • 32:40 Learning Discipleship
  • 40:20 Marriage and Transformation
  • 46:10 Wrestling with Discipleship Book
  • 50:00 Reflections and Resources

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Chad Davidson’s book, “Wrestling with Discipleship” is available at https://www.goodfight.org/wrestling-with-discipleship/

The video about music that God used to open Chad’s eyes is available to watch for free here: https://www.goodfight.org/sold-souls-free/

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