Before The Noise
Before The Noise

Welcome to Before the Noise with Chad Prather. Enjoy short, powerful, daily reflections designed to ground your heart and mind in God's truth before the chaos of the day begins. Each devotional unpacks Scripture with clarity and encouragement, helping you start your morning centered, focused, and filled with peace. Simple, practical, and deeply rooted in the Word, they set the tone for living with purpose in a noisy world.

What if your life is part of something far bigger than your circumstances, your struggles, or even your personal faith journey? In Ephesians 3, the apostle Paul pulls back the curtain on God's eternal plan, a plan hidden for ages and now revealed in Christ. This teaching walks through that chapter as a living, breathing reality, not abstract theology, but truth meant to shape how believers see themselves, the Church, and the world.   Today's Sponsors:   ✅ First Cup - https://FirstCup.com   ✅ Birch Gold - Text CHAD to 989898
Most Christians believe in grace, but still live like everything depends on them. In this teaching through Ephesians 2, we walk step by step through what it actually means to be made alive by God, not improved, not fixed up, resurrected. We expose why shame driven effort keeps believers stuck, how grace reshapes identity before behavior, and why salvation was never meant to end with forgiveness alone. Today's Sponsors: ✅ Patriot Mobile - https://patriotmobile.com/partners/chad ✅ American Financing - Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. 888-961-4143 or visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/Chad, NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org
What if the most important things about your life were decided before you ever took a breath? In this teaching we step back into eternity to discover who God is, who we are in Christ, and why security, clarity, and courage are meant to define the Christian life. This message walks through God's eternal choosing, our adoption as sons and daughters, the sealing work of the Holy Spirit, and the exalted reign of Jesus over all things. If you are tired of striving, unsure of your standing with God, or living beneath your spiritual inheritance, this teaching will realign your heart and restore your confidence in what God has already accomplished.
What does it look like to live in such a way that you can finish well, not loudly, not comfortably, but faithfully? Drawing from Acts 20, this teaching walks through one of the most personal and sobering moments in the New Testament. Paul stands at the edge of suffering, speaks to the leaders he loves, and defines success in a way that cuts against modern assumptions. This session explores the kind of life that does not shrink back, the inner discipline required to guard your soul before leading others, the discernment needed to recognize subtle distortions of truth, and the eternal perspective that allows a believer to release control and trust God with the outcome. Today's Sponsors: ✅ Birch Gold - Text CHAD to 989898 right now to claim your free info kit on gold. Protect your future today with Birch Gold.
Today's Sponsors: ✅ Birch Gold - Text CHAD to 989898   What happens when faith stops being theoretical and starts changing real lives? In Acts 19:23-41, the gospel does more than spark debate, it disrupts an entire city. As idols are exposed and economic systems feel the pressure, chaos erupts in Ephesus. This teaching explores how the gospel quietly dismantles false gods, why cultural resistance is often a sign of genuine transformation, and what it looks like to live with a faith that actually costs something. Discover how long obedience, quiet confidence, and unwavering truth still shake marketplaces today.
In Acts 19:1-27, the gospel collides head-on with a culture built on false gods, spiritual counterfeits, and economic self-interest. This teaching walks through Paul's ministry in Ephesus, exposing the difference between inherited belief and Spirit-filled faith, surface repentance and costly surrender, religious noise and transforming truth. As the word of the Lord prevails, idols fall, systems shake, and lives are reordered around Christ. This message calls believers to examine their foundations, embrace daily formation, practice decisive repentance, and trust the quiet but unstoppable power of the gospel to disrupt what we worship and reshape how we live.   Sponsors: Birch Gold Group Text CHAD to 989898 right now to claim your free info kit on gold. Protect your future today with Birch Gold.
Acts 18:18-28 reveals how God advances His kingdom not only through dramatic moments, but through steady obedience, quiet devotion, humble correction, and faithful discipleship. This teaching explores Pauls submission to Gods will, the unseen faithfulness of Priscilla and Aquila, and the teachable humility of Apollos. Together, they show how the gospel grows strong in the ordinary spaces between the big moments, calling believers to live disciplined, obedient, and others-centered lives that finish well. Today's Sponsors: ✅ American Financing - Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. 888-961-4143 or visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/Chad, NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org Get full access to Glorify for just $29.99 for the entire year. That's Glorify's lowest price ever, when you download the Glorify app now at http://glorify-app.com/BEFORETHENOISE
In this episode, we walk through Acts 18:1-17 and discover how God advances His kingdom through ordinary obedience, quiet courage, and long faithfulness. Paul arrives in Corinth weary and opposed, yet God meets him in the workbench, the synagogue, and a midnight word of reassurance. This teaching explores what it means to serve without applause, speak even when fear whispers silence, and trust that God is already at work in places that seem resistant. If you feel overlooked, worn down, or hesitant to speak truth in a hostile culture, this message will remind you that God is with you, He has people you have not met yet, and faithfulness in the ordinary is never wasted.
Athens was full of idols, brilliant minds, and endless conversation, yet something was missing. In Acts 17:16-34, Paul steps into a culture saturated with ideas and draws a line that still confronts us today. This episode explores how misplaced worship shapes identity, why reasoning matters more than reacting, and how the resurrection of Jesus forces a decision that cannot be postponed. From modern idols hiding in plain sight to the quiet danger of spiritual delay, this teaching calls listeners to wake up to the nearness of God and live with resurrection awareness. The question is not whether we worship, but who, and how that allegiance is shaping the way we live right now. Birch gold - Text CHAD to 989898
In Acts 17:1-16, Paul and Silas step into cities shaped by power, philosophy, and idolatry, and the gospel immediately creates tension. This teaching walks through how truth confronts culture, why resistance often follows faithfulness, and what it means to proclaim Jesus as King in a world full of competing loyalties. Drawing from the example of the Bereans and Paul's burdened heart in Athens, this message offers clear, practical steps for anchoring your faith in Scripture, cultivating discernment, engaging culture without compromise, and living with intentional allegiance to Christ in everyday spaces.
Acts 16:16-40 reveals what happens when the gospel collides with spiritual deception, cultural systems, and personal suffering. This teaching series walks through the clash point by point, from discerning voices that sound right but come from the wrong spirit, to worshiping in the dark when obedience leads to chains instead of comfort.  Birch Gold Text Chad To 989898 Glorify App
Acts 16:16-40 reveals what happens when the gospel collides with spiritual deception, cultural systems, and personal suffering. This teaching series walks through the clash point by point, from discerning voices that sound right but come from the wrong spirit, to worshiping in the dark when obedience leads to chains instead of comfort.   Today's Sponsors:  ✅ Birch Gold - Text CHAD to 989898  ✅ American Financing - Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. 888-961-4143 or visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/Chad, NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org
What do you do when the Holy Spirit shuts doors you were sure God wanted open? In Acts 16:6-15, Paul learns that divine guidance often comes through restraint before redirection. This teaching explores how God leads His people through closed doors, partial clarity, and quiet obedience, and how the gospel's first steps into Europe began not with a crowd, but with a prayer meeting by a river and a woman whose heart the Lord opened. Discover how to discern God's leading without forcing outcomes, how to stay faithful when clarity feels incomplete, and how small acts of obedience can carry world-changing significance.
This episode walks slowly through Acts 16:1 to 5 to uncover a forgotten rhythm of the Christian life, formation before platform, obedience before recognition, and strength before growth. Through the relationship between Paul and Timothy, we explore why submission, mentorship, and restraint are not obstacles to calling but essential tools God uses to shape lasting faith. This teaching gently challenges modern American assumptions about success and brings us back to the heart of Jesus, who chose obscurity before impact and surrender before glory.
What do you do when godly people disagree, restoration takes time, and separation feels like failure? In this teaching from Acts 15:36-41, we explore how discernment works when there is no villain, no scandal, and no clear right or wrong. This episode walks through how to handle conflict without condemnation, extend grace without enabling, and release relationships without carrying guilt. You will learn how God multiplies the mission through obedience, even when paths diverge, and how to move forward with humility, courage, and trust when resolution does not look the way you expected.
In this teaching from Acts 15:22–35, we explore how the early Church navigated deep disagreement without fracturing the body or compromising the gospel. This message unpacks the difference between essential truth and cultural preference, how Christian freedom can either build up or divide, and what Spirit led discernment looks like in real community. You will learn how to steward your freedom with love, make wise decisions without urgency or pressure, and protect unity while staying anchored in grace. This teaching offers clear biblical insight and practical steps for churches, families, and believers who want to walk in truth without losing peace.
Faith was never meant to feel crushing. In this teaching from Acts 15, we get practical about why grace can feel uncomfortable, how fear quietly turns faith into performance, and where we unintentionally add weight that God never required. We explore how to recognize legalism in our own lives, how to stop placing unnecessary expectations on ourselves and others, and how to guard biblical truth without becoming harsh, divisive, or controlling. This episode offers clear, grounded guidance for living with conviction, walking in freedom, and helping others move toward God without making the journey heavier than it needs to be.
What happens when obedience costs more than you expected? In Acts 14, Paul and Barnabas preach boldly, face fierce opposition, reject false glory, and endure real suffering, yet the mission never stops. This episode walks through belief and backlash, praise and persecution, and the kind of resilient faith that gets back up after being knocked down. If you have ever wondered whether resistance means you missed God, this teaching will reframe hardship as part of faithfulness and remind you that God's presence is not proven by comfort, but by courage to keep obeying.
Acts 13:13-52 captures a decisive turning point in the mission of the early church. Leadership shifts, courage is tested, and Paul delivers a gospel message rooted in Israel's history and fulfilled in Jesus Christ. As hunger rises and opposition intensifies, the gospel moves beyond familiar boundaries and explodes into the wider world. This passage shows how faithfulness precedes fruitfulness, how grace confronts religion, and how obedience to God's mission requires both bold proclamation and the willingness to turn when God redirects.
What do you do when someone walks away? Acts 13:13 is only one verse, but it exposes a truth every leader and believer eventually faces. Not everyone who starts with you will finish with you. In this episode, we walk through the quiet fracture in the early church when John Mark leaves Paul and Barnabas, and what that moment teaches us about leadership, endurance, failure, and restoration. This is a raw, honest conversation about staying faithful when the excitement fades, the team gets smaller, and obedience starts to cost more than you expected. https://Preborn.com/prather
What happens when the church stops chasing strategy and starts listening to the Spirit? In Acts 13:1-12, we see a church that worships before it plans, leaders who are set apart by God, and a gospel that advances in the face of spiritual opposition. This episode walks through how God still speaks today, how to discern false spiritual authority that disguises itself as truth, and how believers are called to stand with courage and clarity when deception resists the gospel. This is a practical and sobering call to rebuild spiritual attentiveness, recognize subtle opposition, and walk in Spirit-filled authority for the sake of Christ and His mission.
Acts 12:19-25 pulls back the curtain on how God truly governs history. As King Herod reaches the height of his power and accepts glory that belongs to God alone, his rule collapses in an instant. Yet while thrones fall and rulers fade, something far greater is happening quietly in the background, the Word of God is increasing and multiplying. In this episode, we walk through the sobering downfall of pride, the danger of stolen glory, and the unshakable reality of God's sovereignty over human power. More importantly, we are reminded where the church's focus must remain, not on reacting to collapsing systems, but on faithfully advancing the mission of Christ. This teaching calls believers to live anchored lives in chaotic times, resisting fear, rejecting pride, and investing in what is eternal. Kings come and go. God reigns. And His Word keeps moving forward.
Many believers pray faithfully yet struggle to see when God has already begun to move. Acts 12 shows a praying church asking for deliverance while the answer stands outside the door. This teaching offers practical insight into how disappointment, delay, and fear can dull spiritual expectation, and how to realign faith to recognize God's work in real time. Rooted in Scripture and everyday experience, it equips listeners to move from cautious prayer to confident obedience, from explaining away breakthroughs to stepping fully into them. Sometimes the breakthrough is not about praying harder, but about opening the door when God answers.
Acts 11:19-30 reveals a truth the modern church often avoids, God advances His mission through pressure, not comfort. What looked like persecution and disruption became divine placement. If your life feels disrupted, displaced, or unsettled, this message reframes pressure as purpose and calls you to see where God has sent you, not just what you have lost.
In this episode, we walk through Acts 11:1-18 and confront a truth the early church had to learn the hard way, God often moves beyond our expectations, categories, and comfort. Peter is challenged, criticized, and forced to explain himself after crossing boundaries he once believed honored God. What follows is not an argument, but a revelation.  This teaching explores the tension between tradition and obedience, discernment and control, caution and faith. It challenges listeners to examine where sincerity may be resisting the Spirit.
In this episode, we explore how God confronts our assumptions, orchestrates divine appointments, and pours out His Spirit in places we never expected. This episode dives deep into spiritual blind spots, the movement of the Holy Spirit, and the breathtaking truth that Jesus is Lord of all. Chad walks through Acts 10 and unpacks one of the most explosive turning points in the story of the early church. What begins with a Roman soldier praying in Caesarea becomes the moment God dismantles the walls in Peter's heart and reveals the unstoppable reach of the gospel.
What does it take to stand when the world shakes? And how do you hear God when life is loud? In this episode, Chad delivers a motivational deep dive into biblical stability and spiritual discernment. You will discover why stability is not a personality trait but a construction project God builds in you through His Word, His presence, and His Spirit. Then you will learn how to recognize the Shepherd's voice in a distracted age. This is a fresh, equipping, and intimate teaching designed to strengthen your faith and sharpen your ears
In this teaching from Acts 9:32-43, Chad Prather explores the breathtaking stories of Aeneas and Tabitha, two believers whose lives were transformed not just by the miracle itself, but by what God intended after the miracle.
In this powerful teaching, we walk through Acts 9:20-43 and watch the gospel break open entire cities through ordinary believers who were surrendered to the Spirit. From Saul's explosive transformation and bold proclamation, to Peter's miracles in Lydda, to Tabitha's compassion in Joppa, this episode uncovers the pattern God still uses to awaken communities today.
In this episode we walk through Acts 9 with fresh eyes, tracing the moment God stepped into Saul's destructive momentum and rerouted both his destiny and the future of the church. Through four connected segments, we explore not only the collision on the Damascus Road, but the inner reconstruction that follows, the quiet disciples who shape the story behind the scenes, and the larger spiritual pattern God uses when He interrupts entire cultures.
If you've ever wondered whether God can use you, whether seekers still exist, or whether your past disqualifies you from the kingdom, this message will breathe fresh hope into your spirit. Desert roads are not empty. God meets people there. And He still sends Philips to reveal Jesus to the one who is ready. In this episode, we journey through one of the most intimate and supernatural encounters in the book of Acts as Philip meets the Ethiopian eunuch on a desert road. What begins with a simple command from God becomes a story of obedience, hunger, redemption, and identity rewritten by the gospel.
In this episode, we journey through Acts 8:9-25 and uncover one of the most overlooked but essential lessons in the Christian life: God is far more interested in transforming the heart than empowering the hands. Through the story of Simon the Sorcerer, we explore the difference between spiritual hunger and spiritual ambition, the subtle ways old identities follow us into new faith, and the danger of seeking the gifts of God without surrendering to the God who gives them.
In this powerful episode, we walk straight into Acts 8 and uncover one of the most overlooked patterns in the entire New Testament. The early church was not expanded by comfort, strategy, or structure. It was expanded through scattering. What looked like persecution became God's plan for multiplication.  This episode will challenge your comfort, confront your excuses, and call you into the kind of faith that turns chaos into mission.
In this episode we walk deep into Acts 7, not as spectators but as students of a moment that changed the early church. Stephen stands before a hostile crowd, speaks truth with fearless clarity, sees the glory of God, and becomes the spark that ignites the greatest gospel movement in history.
In this deep-dive, Chad breaks down Acts 6 and shows how the early church turned conflict into clarity, pressure into purpose, and chaos into Spirit-led structure. This episode uncovers the enemy's strategy to divide you in the details, the rise of Stephen as a model of ordinary faithfulness turned extraordinary influence, and the Spirit-led systems that sustain revival in your life. If you're feeling stretched, distracted, or spiritually overwhelmed, this teaching will help you get aligned, get filled, and get focused.
This powerful teaching dives beneath the surface of holiday sentiment and into the deeper biblical reality of gratitude as a spiritual discipline and a weapon of warfare. This message explores how gratitude becomes an act of defiance against despair, a pathway to healing, and a return to the feet of Jesus.
In this explosive episode, we walk through Acts 5:17-42 and uncover the heartbeat of the early church: bold, Spirit-filled disciples who refused to bow to pressure, fear, or intimidation. From prison cells to public courts, from angelic deliverance to brutal beatings, this chapter reveals the clash between human authority and divine authority, the transforming power of suffering for the name, and the unstoppable momentum of the gospel when ordinary believers live with extraordinary obedienc
In this gripping and deeply convicting episode, we step into the heart of Acts 5 and witness what happens when the Spirit of God refuses to let the early church drift into image, pretense, or comfortable religion. From the sobering story of Ananias and Sapphira to the explosive signs and wonders that followed, Scripture gives us a radical picture of a Spirit filled community where holiness is not a burden, but the doorway to power. We explore how God purifies His people, why the fear of the Lord is not an obstacle to revival but the foundation of it, and how unity, honesty, and surrender opened the floodgates for miracles so real that even Peter's shadow carried an atmosphere of heaven. This is not a nostalgic glance into the past. It is a blueprint for the church today.
In today's episode we dive into Acts 4:1-22, the moment the gospel collided head-on with the powers determined to shut it down. Peter and John stand before the same council that sent Jesus to the cross, yet this time these fishermen are unshaken, unafraid, and filled with a courage that can only come from the Spirit of God. We unpack why the religious leaders were threatened, how the resurrection shattered their grip on control, and why boldness becomes the natural overflow of a life that walks closely with Jesus. This teaching exposes the fear, the intimidation, the political pressure, and the spiritual authority at play in this passage, and then brings it straight into your world with practical steps for living with conviction, clarity, and confidence in a culture that would rather you stay silent. This is a call to stand firm, speak truth, and live as someone who has truly been with Jesus.
This episode takes you straight into Acts 3 where a lame man is lifted, a crowd is confronted, and Jesus authority is revealed through ordinary disciples who simply stopped long enough to see people. Chad breaks down the miracle at the Beautiful Gate, the power of Jesus name in a self made culture, and why your life was meant to be living evidence. This is a full hour of biblical fire, practical truth, and Holy Spirit clarity that calls you to walk slower, see deeper, and step boldly into the interruptions God uses to change lives.
In this episode, we walk step by step through the most practical blueprint for Christian living found in the entire New Testament: Acts 2:42-47. This is not just a story about the early church, it is a roadmap for how believers today can build a deeper faith, a stronger family, and a healthier spiritual community. We break down exactly how to live with devotion in a distracted world, how to build real fellowship instead of shallow online connection, how to practice generosity in a culture of fear, and how to turn your home into the center of spiritual revival. You will discover why the early church had such power, joy, unity, and impact, and more importantly, how you can live out those same rhythms right now. If you have ever felt spiritually scattered, isolated, worn down, or hungry for something more stable and grounded, this episode gives you the tools, habits, and simple next steps to strengthen your walk with God in practical and sustainable ways.
In this powerful, we walk verse by verse through Acts 2 and explore how the Spirit of God launched the church with fire, boldness, and supernatural clarity. We break down the miracle of Pentecost, Peter's first sermon, the cutting conviction of the Holy Spirit, and the birth of a global and multi-generational mission.
In a culture spiraling into confusion, division, and spiritual exhaustion, Acts 1 and 2 show us the blueprint for believers who want to live with clarity, power, and boldness. This episode unpacks what it means to become an Upper Room people, walking in unity, guarding the atmosphere of our homes, embracing our God given flame, and carrying Spirit filled conviction into a broken world.
After the resurrection, Peter goes fishing but he catches more than he bargained for. In John 21, we witness a sobering restoration. The risen Christ doesn't erase the failure; He rebuilds it into obedience. Buckle up. Sponsors: FirstCup.com use promo code CHAD and www.Frontline21.com (http://www.frontline21.com/)
After the resurrection, Peter goes fishing but he catches more than he bargained for. In John 21, we witness a sobering restoration. The risen Christ doesn't erase the failure; He rebuilds it into obedience. Buckle up. Sponsors: FirstCup.com use promo code CHAD and www.Frontline21.com (http://www.frontline21.com/)
In this, Chad takes you inside John 20:19–31, where the resurrected Christ walks straight through locked doors and breathes peace into a room full of fear. From the disciples' trembling hearts to Thomas' honest doubt, this teaching unfolds how Jesus still enters the places we hide, shows His scars as proof of redemption, and breathes His Spirit into our chaos. You'll hear how faith still breathes in a generation gasping for meaning, how scars become sermons instead of shame, and why real peace isn't the absence of conflict but the presence of Christ. This episode is for anyone battling anxiety, disappointment, or doubt—anyone who needs to remember that Jesus still walks through walls and whispers, "Peace be with you."   Sponsors: FirstCup.com use promo code CHAD and www.Frontline21.com (http://www.frontline21.com/)
In this powerful episode of Before the Noise, Chad unpacks the morning that changed history—when death lost its hold and Jesus called Mary by name in the garden. You'll discover how the same Gardener who raised Christ from the grave is still tending the soil of your life today. Learn how to stay when others leave, how to hear God's voice in your darkest moments, how to let Him prune what's holding you back, and how to carry resurrection into your world. Sponsors: FirstCup.com use promo code CHAD and www.Frontline21.com (http://www.frontline21.com/)
In this teaching from John 19:17–37, Chad unpacks the mystery and majesty of the cross in four powerful movements: the burden Jesus carried, the victory He won, the cleansing that still flows, and the freedom that belongs to every believer. From blood and water to resurrection power, this episode reveals that "It is finished" wasn't a cry of defeat—it was the sound of eternity opening. Learn what it truly means to stop striving and start living from the finished work of Jesus Christ.
In this powerful episode from John 19:1–16, we walk through the trial, the thorns, and the crowd that chose Caesar over Christ. From Pilate's fear to Jesus' silence, every moment reveals the mystery of divine power hidden in pain. The crown of thorns becomes the crown of redemption, and the courtroom becomes the stage of eternal victory. This message calls you to stand firm when truth is tested, to trust God's sovereignty when power seems corrupted, and to declare with courage, "I have no King but Christ."
In this powerful teaching from John 18, Chad walks us through one of the darkest nights in human history—the arrest and trial of Jesus. From Peter's denial by the fire to Pilate's question, "What is truth?", this episode reveals the clash between two kingdoms: the world's craving for control and Christ's call to courage. Through raw, honest reflection and bold spiritual insight, you'll see how fear silences faith, how compromise creeps in when we follow at a distance, and how truth still stands even when the world tries to bury it. This isn't just a Bible story—it's your story. The story of what happens when grace meets guilt, when courage confronts comfort, and when Truth Himself takes your place. From the moment He stepped into the garden to the moment He was bound and led away, every act of Jesus was a lesson in divine courage and quiet power. This message will challenge you to lay down your sword, pick up your cup, and trust that the God who leads you into the garden will also lead you out again. Discover how obedience costs, how betrayal refines, and how true strength is never found in control—but in surrender. The garden isn't your end; it's your beginning.
In this powerful teaching from John 18:1-14, Chad Prather walks you through the darkest night in history—the Garden of Gethsemane—where obedience met betrayal and surrender became victory. Through raw, heartfelt teaching and stream-of-consciousness reflection, you'll see how Jesus turned weakness into strength and captivity into control. From the moment He stepped into the garden to the moment He was bound and led away, every act of Jesus was a lesson in divine courage and quiet power. This message will challenge you to lay down your sword, pick up your cup, and trust that the God who leads you into the garden will also lead you out again. Discover how obedience costs, how betrayal refines, and how true strength is never found in control—but in surrender. The garden isn't your end; it's your beginning.
Let's be honest — loving people sounds great in theory until you actually have to do it. In this down-to-earth and eye-opening episode, Chad digs into John 17 to unpack how God expects us to live, love, and lead alongside people who drive us crazy. You'll learn why unity isn't about pretending to agree, how humility disarms offense, and how love can exist even when chemistry doesn't. This isn't a lesson in fake peace — it's a crash course in spiritual maturity. Because sometimes the hardest people to love are the ones God uses most to shape your heart.
In this powerful episode, Chad unpacks the prayer of Jesus in John 17—a prayer that still covers every believer today. From the upper room to the chaos of our modern culture, this message reveals what it means to be kept by God's name, sanctified by His truth, and sent into the world with unshakable purpose.
In this powerful message, Chad Prather walks through John 17:1–5 — the moment Jesus lifted His eyes to heaven and declared, "Father, the hour has come." This isn't just ancient scripture; it's a call to our generation. From obedience that glorifies God, to finishing the work He gave us, to standing firm in a world that redefines glory, this message challenges you to rise with purpose, conviction, and courage. You'll learn what true glory looks like, how to live faithfully in a culture of compromise, and how to step boldly into the moment you were born for. This is your hour and heaven is waiting to be glorified through you.
When life feels chaotic, faith feels quiet, and the world seems to celebrate everything wrong, how do you stay grounded? Chad Prather breaks down John 16:16–33 — Jesus' final words before the cross — and shows how to live with unshakable peace in a culture built on pressure and noise. You'll learn what to do when God feels silent, how to trust His timing in the "little while" seasons, and how to walk through chaos without losing your calm. From sorrow turning into joy, to finding faith when the world mocks what's holy, this message will challenge and recharge your spirit. If you've been tired, anxious, or wondering what God is doing behind the scenes, this one's for you.
In a world drowning in opinions and starving for truth, this episode dives deep into John 16:1–15 and the Spirit's call to guide us back to what's real. Chad unpacks how the Holy Spirit convicts, not coddles; how conviction produces freedom, not shame; and why the modern church must trade influence for intimacy. From celebrity pastors chasing platforms to believers numbed by comfort culture, this is a hard-hitting, redemptive message about rediscovering the Spirit of Truth in an age of deception. In this teaching, Chad walks through the tension of living for Christ in a culture that rejects Him…why rejection refines you, how the Holy Spirit becomes your anchor, and how radical love disarms darkness. You'll learn how to stand firm when the world mocks your faith, how to protect your peace when everything shakes, and how to live out the kind of love that changes hearts instead of hardening them.
In a world that's growing more hostile to truth, Jesus offers a promise deeper than comfort—He offers His presence. We uncover what it means to be hated without cause, yet loved without measure. In this teaching, Chad walks through the tension of living for Christ in a culture that rejects Him…why rejection refines you, how the Holy Spirit becomes your anchor, and how radical love disarms darkness. You'll learn how to stand firm when the world mocks your faith, how to protect your peace when everything shakes, and how to live out the kind of love that changes hearts instead of hardening them.
In a culture obsessed with speed, noise, and self-promotion, Jesus' words in John 15 cut through like a scalpel to the soul: "Abide in Me." This episode dives deep into what it really means to stay connected to Christ in an age of burnout, betrayal, and distraction. Chad unpacks the love that outlasts rejection, the friendship that outlives religion, and the kind of fruit that keeps growing long after your season changes. Blending biblical truth with psychological insight, this message reveals why so many believers fall away and how to become the kind of disciple who doesn't just survive but leaves a legacy that remains.
In a culture obsessed with hustle, noise, and constant connection, most of us are quietly running on empty. In this powerful hour-long teaching from John 15, Chad breaks down what Jesus really meant when He said, "Abide in Me." This isn't about performance or religion…it's about staying connected to the only source of real life in a world that's losing its soul. From pruning seasons to spiritual drift, from fake fruit to lasting joy, this message cuts through modern chaos and calls believers back to the Vine. Learn how to silence the noise, resist the drift, and live with unshakable peace and purpose…even when everything around you feels disconnected.
In this powerful teaching from John 14:25–31, Chad Prather unpacks Jesus' farewell promise of unshakable peace. From the upper room to your living room, this message walks you through the war for inner peace, the power of the Holy Spirit—the Helper—and the courage to stand strong under pressure. Discover how to live anchored in the kind of peace that hell can't steal and circumstances can't shake.
In this hard-hitting, no-apologies episode, Chad Prather unpacks John 14:15–24 to expose what's missing in modern Christianity: obedient love. Jesus said, "If you love me, keep my commandments." But in a culture that worships feelings and self-expression, obedience has become rebellion—and rebellion has been rebranded as freedom.
In this powerful one-hour episode of Before the Noise, Chad Prather takes you straight into the upper room of John 14 — where Jesus spoke peace into panic and faith into fear. The world today isn't that different: anxiety is currency, confusion is policy, and peace feels impossible. But Jesus' words still cut through the chaos — "Let not your heart be troubled."
In this powerful teaching from John 13:31–38, Chad breaks down what it really means to love as Jesus loved: sacrificially, faithfully, and without conditions. This isn't about shallow kindness or performative compassion; it's about the kind of love that changes hearts, heals betrayal, and glorifies God through obedience. You'll learn how to redefine glory in your life, walk through failure like Peter, and become a living testimony of grace in a divided culture.
In this powerful message from John 13:18-30, Chad unpacks one of the most intense and emotional moments in Scripture—the betrayal of Jesus by Judas. It's a story of heartbreak, sovereignty, and mercy colliding at one table. You'll discover how proximity to Jesus doesn't always equal intimacy with Him, how hidden compromise can grow into open betrayal, and how even in your darkest moments, God's redemptive plan is still unfolding.
In a world obsessed with fame, titles, and influence, Jesus grabbed a towel and changed everything. In this powerful episode, Chad unpacks John 13:1–17 - the moment when the King of Glory knelt to wash the feet of His followers. You'll discover how the greatest power in the Kingdom is not found in climbing higher, but in bowing lower.
In this bold and unfiltered episode, Chad unpacks John 12:37-50 to expose one of the greatest deceptions infecting today's American church: the rise of the "self-help gospel." Millions claim faith in Jesus while living as the hero of their own story. But the real gospel isn't about improvement; it's about transformation. It doesn't teach you how to cope; it calls you to die so you can truly live.
In this powerful message from John 12:20–36, Chad Prather unpacks one of the most prophetic turning points in Scripture the moment when a group of Greeks came seeking Jesus, and His response marked the beginning of His march to the cross. From the seed that must die to bear fruit, to the call to lose our lives in a culture obsessed with self, this episode exposes the futility of human logic, the cost of real revival, and the urgency of walking in the light while we still have it.
In John 12:12–19, the people of Jerusalem waved palm branches, shouting "Hosanna!" as Jesus entered the city. But their praise was political. They wanted liberation from Rome, not redemption from sin. Chad Prather exposes how modern believers fall into the same trap, trading the eternal Kingdom of God for temporary empires of power, politics, and control.
In John 12, Mary did what no one else in the room dared to do—she broke her alabaster jar and poured it all out at the feet of Jesus. While the critics whispered and the proud rolled their eyes, her worship filled the house with the fragrance of surrender. This message calls believers to that same extravagant devotion, the kind that offends the lukewarm and pleases the heart of God. It's a call to stop calculating, start pouring, and live unashamed before the One who gave everything for us. True worship isn't convenient…it's costly. Break the jar, fill the house, and let your life carry the aroma of heaven.
In this powerful teaching from John 11:45-57, Chad Prather unpacks how even the darkest schemes of man serve the sovereign purpose of God. The same religious leaders who plotted against Jesus unknowingly fulfilled divine prophecy, proving that no human plan can override heaven's design. Through this passage, you'll discover how God weaves redemption through betrayal, turns fear into faith, and transforms your opposition into opportunity.
In this powerful teaching from John 11:38–44, Chad Prather unpacks the moment Jesus stood before Lazarus's tomb and called life out of death. It's a story about more than resurrection…it's about every place where faith feels finished and hope has expired. Through raw honesty and deep biblical insight, this message shows how to face the tombs we've sealed off, roll away the stones of fear and unbelief, and step into the living power of Christ's word. You'll learn how to identify what's been buried in your own life, how to let go of the barriers that keep you from healing, and how to walk forward, unwrapped and unbound, into the glory of God.
In this powerful episode of Before the Noise, Chad Prather unpacks John 11:17–37 and the story of Jesus weeping at Lazarus's tomb. What do you do when the miracle seems too late, when the promise feels buried, and hope has started to stink of death? Through deep biblical teaching and raw honesty, Chad reveals how God's delays are never denials, how Jesus meets us in our pain, and how the same voice that called Lazarus out of the grave still calls your name today. Chad explores what it means to serve a Savior who weeps with us, walks with us, and still brings resurrection where we least expect it. This is your reminder that even now…especially now…God is not done.
What looks like delay is actually divine preparation. In this encouraging episode, we explore why God's timing is perfect, even when it feels late, and how His love works for our growth, not just our comfort. You'll discover what it means to follow Jesus into risk, to trust Him in silence, and to believe that resurrection is coming. If you feel like you're in God's waiting room, this message will remind you: His delay is not His denial, His silence is not His absence, and His glory will be revealed.
In John 10:31-42, the crowd stood with stones in their hands, ready to kill the very One sent to save them. Discover why neutrality with Jesus is impossible, how His works strengthen us when doubts arise, and how to place yourself in environments that build belief instead of breaking it down. This message will challenge your heart, ground your faith, and call you to stand on the truth that Jesus is one with the Father.
In this powerful teaching from John 10:22-30, Chad unpacks Jesus' bold declaration that His sheep hear His voice, are known by Him, and will never be snatched from His hand. Discover the unshakable security of belonging to the Good Shepherd, the practical steps to train your ear to His call, and the fiery assurance that you are held by both the Son and the Father.
In John 10:11-21, Jesus declares, "I am the good shepherd." This is more than a comforting image…it is a powerful promise. In this message, we explore how Jesus lays down His life for His sheep, how He knows us personally, and how His voice still leads us today. You'll discover the difference between a hired hand and the true shepherd, the global reach of His mission, and the unshakable authority of His resurrection. With practical steps for learning His voice, trusting His care, joining His mission, and resting in His authority, this teaching will strengthen your faith and help you follow Christ with confidence.
In John 10:1-10, Jesus reveals Himself as both the Good Shepherd and the Door of the sheep. In this encouraging teaching, we explore what it means to recognize His voice, rest in His protection, and step into the abundant life He promises. Learn how to guard your heart from the thief who seeks to steal, kill, and destroy, and discover practical steps to follow Christ with confidence and joy. This message will equip you to hear the Shepherd clearly, walk boldly in His presence, and live with the assurance that in Him, your life is secure and overflowing with purpose.
When the world casts you aside, Jesus comes looking for you. In this episode, we unpack John 9:35-41 and discover how the healed blind man's encounter with Jesus teaches us about faith, humility, and true worship. You'll learn how to ground your worth in Christ rather than the approval of others, how to answer the daily call of faith, and how to guard against the pride that blinds us from seeing Him clearly.
In John 9:13-35, the man born blind stands courageously before hostile leaders, refusing to deny what Jesus has done in his life. This teaching explores the power of testimony, the cost of courage, and the reward of spiritual sight. Learn how to share your story simply, choose faith over fear, and worship the One who gave you sight.
In John 9:1-12, Jesus encounters a man blind from birth and transforms his darkness into a testimony of God's glory. In this teaching we uncover how suffering can become a stage for God's work, how obedience unlocks breakthrough, and how even the simplest testimony can point people to Christ.
This message from John 8:48-59 unpacks one of the boldest declarations Jesus ever made: "Before Abraham was, I AM." In a world of shifting identities and temporary promises, Jesus reveals Himself as the eternal, unchanging God. You'll discover how to anchor your identity in Him, keep His word in daily life, and live with an eternal perspective that brings courage and hope.
Jesus said, "If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." In this message from John 8:31-47, we unpack what it really means to move from shallow belief to deep discipleship, how to break the chains of sin's slavery, and how to replace the lies of the enemy with the truth of God's Word.
In John 8:21-30, Jesus draws a sharp line between life and death, unbelief and salvation. This message explores His urgent words about sin, the cross, and belief in the great I AM. You will learn how to anchor your life in the truth of Christ, live from heaven's perspective instead of earth's limitations, and walk daily in the Father's presence.
In John 8:12-20, Jesus makes a staggering claim: "I am the light of the world." This teaching explores what that means for us today. We will unpack the depth of Christ's words in their temple setting, examine the Pharisees' challenge and His response, and discover the promise of never walking in darkness.
In John 7:45-52, the temple guards return empty-handed because they are undone by the authority of Jesus' words. The Pharisees scoff with pride, while Nicodemus quietly calls for fairness. In this teaching, we explore the unmatched power of Christ's voice, the danger of pride that blinds us, and the courage it takes to stand for truth even in small ways. You'll learn practical steps to root your life in His word, walk with humility, and discover God's work in unexpected places. This message will encourage you to start your day with Jesus' voice and end it with confidence that no one speaks, loves, or saves like Him.
In a culture filled with noise, confusion, and division, Jesus stands and offers something better: living water for thirsty souls. In this teaching from John 7:25-44, we explore how truth cuts through confusion, how thirst exposes our need for Christ, and how belief leads to an overflowing life through the Spirit. You will walk away encouraged and equipped with practical steps to quiet the noise, drink deeply of God's presence, and let His Spirit flow through you to bless others.
In John 7:14-24, Jesus steps into the temple courts with no credentials, no human stamp of approval, and yet He speaks with heaven's authority. This teaching unpacks how we can live beyond appearances, discern truth from deception, and walk in the confidence of God's calling. You'll learn how to filter voices through the glory test, choose integrity over image, and anchor your day in God's truth. Stop living for man's approval—start living with God's authority.
In John 7:1-13, Jesus faced family doubt, public whispers, and the pressure to prove Himself. Yet He moved at the Father's pace, unshaken by opposition. In this encouraging teaching, discover how to walk in God's timing, choose faith over familiarity, and speak boldly instead of fearfully. These truths will help you step into today with peace, confidence, and purpose.
John 6:60-71 shows us what happens when Jesus' words get hard to hear. Many walked away, but Peter declared, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life." This teaching unpacks the power of staying with Jesus when life gets tough and offers three practical steps to anchor your day in truth.
Are you running on empty chasing after things that never seem to satisfy? In John 6:25–42, Jesus declares, "I am the Bread of Life." In this encouraging teaching, we'll uncover what that really means for your soul today. You'll learn how to trade anxiety for peace, grumbling for gratitude, and emptiness for joy. With practical steps to feed on Christ daily, this message will equip you to live more positive, grounded, and secure because the One who feeds your soul will never let you go.
Life will bring seasons of darkness and storms that feel overwhelming. In John 6:16–24, the disciples found themselves rowing hard against the wind, afraid and alone until Jesus walked out on the water and spoke, "It is I; do not be afraid." In this encouraging message, we'll explore how to recognize Jesus in the middle of your storm, what it means to invite Him into your "boat," and how His presence turns fear into faith and chaos into calm. You'll walk away with four intentional steps to make your day more positive, rooted in the truth that the Savior not only sees you, He reigns over every wave.
In John 6:1–15, Jesus takes five loaves and two fish and feeds thousands by turning scarcity into abundance. In this encouraging message, we'll explore how God can use the little we have to accomplish more than we imagine. You'll learn how to shift your focus from what you lack to what He provides, and discover practical steps to start your day with gratitude, faith, and intentional action. By the end, you'll see that your "not enough" in the hands of Jesus is always more than enough.
In John 5:31–47, Jesus lays out the witnesses that confirm who He really is. John the Baptist, His miracles, the Father's voice, and the Scriptures themselves. The tragedy was that the religious leaders had all the evidence, but still missed the One standing right in front of them. In this teaching, we'll unpack how Jesus' words free us from chasing the approval of people and help us live confident in God's truth. You'll walk away with practical steps to start your day grounded in His witness, not the world's opinions.
In John 5:24–30, Jesus declares that those who believe in Him have already crossed from death to life. This teaching unpacks the depth of that promise and shows how it changes the way you face each day. Learn how to walk with assurance instead of anxiety, tune your heart to hear His voice, and live with resurrection perspective in the middle of everyday struggles. Eternal life isn't just for someday…it's for right now.
In John 5:16–23, Jesus reveals that His Father is always at work—and so is He. That means no matter what you're facing, you're not alone and your situation is not hopeless. In this teaching, we'll explore how the Son perfectly reflects the Father's love, how He brings life to dead places, and how you can anchor your day in that truth. You'll walk away with four practical steps to see God's hand at work in the ordinary moments of life and the encouragement to keep moving forward with confidence.
Life can keep you stuck—whether it's old habits, heavy regrets, or just the feeling that nothing ever changes. In John 5:1–14, Jesus meets a man who had been lying down in defeat for 38 years and simply says, "Rise, take up your bed, and walk." That same invitation is for you today. In this teaching, you'll learn how to rise above excuses, let go of the things that hold you back, and walk forward with fresh hope and purpose.
In John 4:43–54, a desperate father takes Jesus at His word and discovers that faith is stronger than fear. In this message, we unpack the power of believing God's promises before the evidence appears. Learn how to trust in crisis, walk with confidence, and carry God's word into your day so you can live with hope, peace, and strength. This teaching will encourage you to face challenges not with panic, but with faith that transforms your outlook and maybe even your household.
In John 4:27–38, Jesus redirects His disciples from their distractions to the urgency of the harvest all around them. In this message, we uncover how true satisfaction is found not in temporary things but in doing the will of God. Discover what it means to leave your jar, feed on obedience, and lift up your eyes to see the ripe fields right where you live. This teaching will encourage you to step into God's eternal work with joy, faith, and courage—today, not someday.
In John 4, Jesus meets a broken, weary Samaritan woman at a well and changes her life forever. You'll discover how to start your day at the well with Jesus, invite Him into the ordinary, and turn your story into a testimony. This message will leave you encouraged, refreshed, and ready to walk today with joy, peace, and purpose.
In this powerful teaching from John 3:16–21, we step beyond the most famous verse in Scripture to uncover the depth of God's love, the freedom from condemnation, and the invitation to live in the light. You'll discover how God's love is not abstract but personal, how His light brings both exposure and healing, and how stepping into truth transforms your daily life. With practical steps to start your day anchored in grace, walk in freedom from shame, and shine light into the world around you, this message will leave you encouraged, grounded, and ready to live boldly in the hope of the gospel.
In this message from John 3:10–14, we step into the late-night conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus and uncover the deeper meaning of Christ's words: "So must the Son of Man be lifted up." Discover how the cross is not just history, but hope for your everyday life. Learn how to look up when life drags you down, how to turn ordinary moments into reminders of grace, and how to end your day in peace. This is a message of faith, encouragement, and practical steps to live lifted in Christ.
In John 3:1–8, Jesus tells Nicodemus that to see the Kingdom of God, we must be "born again." What does that really mean? In this encouraging teaching, we explore how the Spirit breathes new life into us, how transformation begins from the inside out, and how we can walk in that power daily. With practical steps to help you invite the Spirit's work, this message will lift your perspective and anchor your joy in Christ.
In John 2:13–25, Jesus walks into the temple and turns everything upside down….literally. But this wasn't just about coins and livestock; it was about cleansing the place of God's presence. In this powerful teaching, we'll explore what it means for Jesus to cleanse the new temple, our hearts, and why His zeal for us is actually an expression of His love. You'll learn how to identify the "tables" cluttering your soul, invite Christ to do the cleansing, and replace chaos with true worship. Get ready to step into your day with clarity, peace, and the power of knowing that you are now the dwelling place of God.
In this encouraging teaching from John 2:1–12, we dive into the miracle at Cana—Jesus' first recorded sign. More than just saving a wedding feast, this miracle reveals the heart of Christ to transform our emptiness into abundance and our shame into joy. Learn how simple obedience opens the door to extraordinary transformation, and discover three intentional steps you can take today to live with hope, faith, and expectation.
In John 1:43–51, we uncover how Jesus sees and knows us personally, and we learn how to live each day with expectation. You'll discover practical steps to start your morning grounded in God's love, trade arguments for invitations, and approach every moment believing greater things are ahead.
In John 1:35–42, two disciples hear five words: "Behold, the Lamb of God" and their lives are never the same. This is more than a message, it's a personal call from the Savior to draw closer today.
In John 1:29–34, John the Baptist makes a declaration that changes everything: "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world."
In John 1:19–28, John the Baptist declares that the Messiah is already standing among the people and yet, they do not know Him. In this powerful devotional, we explore the greatness of Jesus, the humility of John, and what it means to live with eyes wide open to the presence of the King in your everyday life.
From the testimony of John the Baptist to the revelation of Jesus Christ, John 1:15–19 shouts a message of hope, grace upon grace. In this fiery devotional, you'll be reminded that you are not living on your own strength but from the endless supply of the Son of God.
Experience the awe-inspiring wonder of John 1:14 as the eternal God steps out of heaven and into humanity.  This message unpacks the breathtaking reality that the Word became flesh—not to observe us from a distance, but to walk among us, bleed for us, and redeem us. This is the story of glory wrapped in skin, and it's the hope that changes everything.
In this powerful devotional from John 1:9–13, we explore what it means to be born of God and walk boldly as His child.
In this heartfelt devotional from John 1:6–8, we're reminded that we're not called to be the Light. We're called to reflect it. Through the life and ministry of John the Baptist, discover how your ordinary days carry extraordinary purpose.
Chad unpacks the life-giving, light-bearing truth of Jesus that cuts through every shadow we face. With deep biblical insight and real-life encouragement, this monologue reminds you that darkness doesn't get the final word—light does.
Before the noise. Before the chaos. Before you scroll or strive there was the Word. In this powerful and encouraging devotional from John 1:1-3, we explore how to anchor your day in the eternal presence of Jesus, who created you, holds you, and speaks life into your world. You'll walk away with three practical, joy-centered steps to reset your mindset and realign your focus—starting with the One who started it all. Let this be the morning that everything shifts. Start with the Word. Thanks For Listening! See more ➡️ https://www.watchchad.com/ The BEST Conservative Merch ➡️ https://www.redpillchad.com & www.prathertees.com