Bradley Chaddick - Navigating Grief and Finding Fellowship

Holy Smokes Podcast

Bradley Chaddick chats with Steve Reiter. He opens up about navigating grief and supporting his wife through their journey, finding purpose and involvement in the church after a tragic loss, and the positive transformation they've experienced. Tune in to hear about Bradley's journey to finding authentic community and fellowship, including his involvement with Holy Smokes. Steve and Bradley also talk about Cigars, pipe tobacco preferences, and some memorable smoking experiences. Grab your favorite cigar, sit back, and join us for an episode.

Outline:

• (00:03)Church elder introduces believer to Holy Smokes.
• (04:16) I joined singing groups Inspired by my brother's choir.
• (08:11) After college, they married and changed careers multiple times.
• (10:25) Introduced to cigars early and got really into it.
• (15:14) Challenging parenting without family support in Phoenix.
• (16:35) Finding community is crucial for personal fulfillment.
• (21:50) 12-step programs showed true church community vision. (25:17) Authentic community, deep scripture study, and growth.
• (28:36) College dating, marriage, spiritual connections, and bonding.
• (29:33) Remembering lost loved ones through Holy Smokes.
• (34:19) Finding purpose in faith, supporting each other.
• (36:21) Fellowship can exist outside church institutions.
• (42:10) Unexpected encounter sparks faith and connection.
• (46:03) Haunted Knocking in Black Forest: Wife's Encounter
• (49:43) Thankful for the community and wife's support.
• (52:57) Striving for unity, needing more communication skills.
• (53:59) Spiritual fathers shaped the faith and provided guidance.
• (57:11) Seeking authentic fellowship, discipleship, and following God.

About the Guest: Bradley Chaddick is a member of a church who found a passion for cigars and authentic conversations. He discovered the Holy Smokes fellowship movement and was thrilled to find a group where he could enjoy cigars and whiskey while discussing Christ and deepening his faith. After meeting an elder from his church in a cigar lounge, he was introduced to the Arizona group and the main fellowship and was excited to be part of a community that shared his interests and beliefs. This experience fulfilled a dream he had been harboring for years.