On today’s episode, Chris and Chad join us to talk about fatherhood and what it means to be a dad. We get into how Christians have done this well, how their own fathers have impacted how they father, and Chris’ instagram handle. Hope you enjoy!

Chris Barragan received an M.A. in Pastoral Care and Counseling as well as a B.A. in History from Biola University. He is the Assistant Director of Pastoral Care and leads The Dwelling, an on campus ministry for students that experience same-sex attraction or identify as lgbtq. He also oversees Depths, a program for students seeking freedom from pornography. Chris believes that you can never have too many tacos, and that there is always room for one more cup of coffee.

Chad is the Director of Student Led Ministries and Spiritual Formation at Biola University. He leads some of the chapels, teaches Spiritual Formation, and shares an advisory role to Biola’s Student Missionary Union. Chad served as a pastor locally for 12 years before he came to Biola and has been married to Beth since 2002. He got his undergraduate degree from Biola University in Communication Studies and Masters in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care. Chad answers to his name, or to one of two nicknames, “Mad Chiller” or “Chad-the-Dad.”

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