Chris Padgett is a Catholic musician and speaker.
For over a decade I have been doing ministry around the country. It has been such a blessing. Using the medium of music and message I have attempted to communicate the truth of Christ’s love and forgiveness in a way that makes a difference. First with Scarecrow and Tinmen and then for over the last twelve years on my own, I have been doing ministry. It has been amazing to connect with kids and adults in various parishes and youth events around the world. Doing keynotes and concerts, writing articles or giving interviews, it has all been utilized to convey the importance of who Jesus is and what He has, is and will do in the lives of His people.
In Easter of 1999 I entered the Roman Catholic Church, which has been one of the most amazing adventures of my life. Many stereotypes and preconceived notions had to be modified for me to make such a transition, but the longer I searched, the more convinced I became. I have also been blessed with the most amazing wife. Linda and I met in high school and have been in love ever since. With nine children, tons of memories, and prayerfully many years before us to grow in this vocation, I am graced to spend this time with my best friend. Touring around the country is cool, but having the stability of my family at home has been the backbone of this apostolate.
In January of 2006, I took a comprehensive exam and graduated that May with my M.A in theology from Franciscan University. This was a major achievement for me, especially with all of the travel and responsibilities at home. This educational journey continues, and I have almost finished doctoral work at the International Marian Research Institute in Dayton, Ohio.I hope to have my STL/STD (doctorate in Sacred Theology) shortly. I am grateful for everyone who has kept us in prayer and supported our journey.
As for what is to come, I am open to whatever, wherever, and whenever. Whatever He wants that is what I want, wherever He desires me to be, that is where I wish to be, and whenever He chooses for it to happen, that is when I wish it to happen as well. If our paths cross, it is my prayer that you aren’t entertained as much as drawn into a deeper intimacy with Jesus. I am entrusting this ministry to Mary’s intercession. I figure if she can bring us closer to her Son, then she will certainly take me to the places I need to be at, in order to share Christ’s love. I pray you realize that Mary is pouring the graces of her Son upon you even now.
Chris's Available Talks:
Conversion Story:
There’s No Place Like Rome
Talks on Chastity:
The Power of Purity - Truly loving someone is to help the other become the saint they are called to be.
Return to Chastity - Even if you have made a mistake God can not only forgive you but also call you to reach countless people through your witness of dependency upon Him.
Not Ready For Marriage, Not Ready for Sex - Chris and Linda Padgett share how they met in high school and found hope in pursuing purity.
What is Love - The importance of sacrifice, service mediation and advocating for our significant other.
Talks on Spirituality
A Spirituality One Can Live With - Based on Chris’ book, this talk encourages a practical spirituality for the average layperson.
Developing a Marian Spirituality - How do we understand Mary’s role in our life? What practical things can we learn about Our Lady from the Church? How does Mary help us in our real life? These questions and more are unpacked in this talk.
Establishing Habits of Holiness - Begging for the Grace, Willing the Good, in the moment are three ways to begin a healthy spiritual momentum.
Slaying the Giants - This talk works at giving insight on how to gain victory over our vices. What Goliath is in your life?
Get Out of the Boat - A reflection on Matthew 14 where Jesus walks on the water. We need to trust in Christ during our storms since only he can bring us victory.
Blessed, Broken, Given - Bringing our small gifts to Jesus can become a great source of nourishment to others.
Talks on Marriage and Family:
The Basics - This talk looks at nine basic principles that will assist marriages. The points are given with personal insights from Chris and Linda based on over twenty years of marriage and raising nine children. The principles are grounded in practicality, tied to the Cardinal and Theological Virtues, and sprinkled with some humor.
Healing in our Home - Fixing the problems is not done in one moment. It took us years to dig ourselves into a hole and it will take some time to get out, but we serve a God of new beginnings. The great news is that He wants our families to be a holy witness, a healthy environment, and an oasis of renewal.
Christian Marriage - This is a synthesis of many of the points Chris teaches in his college class at Franciscan University.
Talks on the Blessed Mother:
Our Top Model - Looking at the dignity of who we are through the life of Mary.
There’s Something About Mary - How the four Marian Dogmas teach us about truly living the faith.
Wholly Mary Mother of God - This talk is based on Chris’ book. Talks for Men Being a Man If it isn’t about athletics, power tools, and beating on our chest, then what does it mean to be a man? We are called to greatness and this is best demonstrated in our willingness to sacrifice and serve.
Good St. Joseph - Looking at the life of St. Joseph can offer a new perspective on how to truly be a man.
Youth Talks:
Called to be a Saint - How can we truly be a saint? It may seem impossible but God has an adventure waiting for us if we’ll just say yes.
Don’t Stop Believing - Living our faith in this day and age can be so difficult! Trusting in the communion of saints, the power of the sacraments, and the community of believers can give us the strength we need to take another step.
Ongoing Conversion - Practical tools to grow in our walk with Christ. Ripple Effect How our choices impact ourselves and others. We reach more people then we have ever realized. How to make these moments of impact more positive than negative.
Foundations of Catholicism - This is an overview of the foundational truths of our Catholic faith. It explores our Biblical, Christological, Pneumatalogical, Ecclesial, and Moral roots.
Parish Missions:
Missions are generally a few days where talks will build upon one another, catered specifically to those in the audiences. These themes can be developed per parish specifications.
Called to Be Saints
Take up your Cross
Golgotha to Easter
