S1E33 - Faith, Fitness & Rebuilding From the Inside Out – With Chad Blackmon
In this powerful 33rd episode of Blissful Connections, Saylor welcomes Chad Blackmon, a former Mr. Texas runner-up who walked away from bodybuilding, broken relationships, and burnout—and straight into the arms of faith. Saved at 33, sharing his journey on episode 33, Chad sees his testimony as no coincidence.
Together with a dynamic audience, Chad dives into his calling to ministry, his walk with God, and how gratitude, praise, and surrender changed everything. This episode overflows with scripture, healing, fellowship, and real talk about transformation from the inside out.
✨ Episode Highlights
1. From Mr. Texas to Minister in the Making– Chad shares his emotional testimony of becoming a born-again Christian at 33, the same age as Jesus—and the same number as this episode (10:41)– Recalls life as a competitive bodybuilder, multiple divorces, and spiritual emptiness that led him to true surrender (13:02)– Describes the “18-inch walk” from head to heart—explaining that Christianity is a relationship, not just religion (14:31)– Now pursuing formal ordination and seeking opportunities to serve full-time in ministry (01:20:21)
2. Faith in Action & Community in Motion– Audience members like Miriam Smith Stevens and Constance Wills offered powerful testimonies of healing and survival (22:46, 01:05:30)– Chad preached from Luke 17:11–18, focusing on the one leper who returned to give thanks: gratitude brings wholeness (34:09)– Shared prayer moments for healing, family, and Saylor’s future wife reminded everyone that connection and intercession matter (43:52)
3. Expanding Reach & Kingdom Work– Shoutout to Refuge Ministries of Conroe and Hellcat Roofing Company, with plans to collaborate more deeply in future outreach efforts (01:07:06)– Chad texted over 600 people to promote the show, underscoring his passion for spreading the message (02:15)– Future plans include recording a live Blissful Connections episode at the Kevin Brady Convention Center, and participating in Miriam’s Virtual Victory Party on November 22 (58:00, 01:28:20)
4. Biblical Teachings That Anchored the Episode– Chad referenced key scriptures: Psalm 37:4, Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 10:9, Philippians 4:19, 2 Corinthians 5:17– Stressed the difference between prayer and praise—“Praise is the key to unlock healing and peace” (39:22)– Encouraged listeners not to settle for partial faith: “You’ve got to be all in” (16:28)
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📧 Email: [email protected]📞 Phone: (936) 446‑0188
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