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Rev. Chad Potts, PharmD
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Welcome to The Rev Rx Podcast - where we ground faith, family, and health in Biblical truth to help you thrive. I'm your host, Chad Potts - a pastor, pharmacist, husband, dad, and coach. Each week I share real-world tools and strategies to help you turn your God-given potential into reality. If you want to build a more meaningful, impactful life - you're in the right place! Hit play and let's go!

  1. 1d ago

    Episode 120: 'Cancel Culture & The Gospel' with Alycia Wood

    What happens when a culture that preaches tolerance decides someone is no longer worthy of being heard, respected, or restored? In this episode of The RevRx Podcast, Chad sits down with Christian apologist Alycia Wood to examine cancel culture through the lens of the gospel. Cancel culture does more than confront wrongdoing. It often labels people by the worst thing they have ever done and leaves little room for repentance, forgiveness, growth, or redemption. But Jesus offers a radically different way. He never ignored sin—but He also never discarded people. Chad and Alycia discuss why we are often quick to demand justice for others while wanting grace for ourselves, how pride causes us to magnify someone else’s failures while minimizing our own, and why comparing ourselves to Jesus changes the way we see both our sin and the sins of others. Alycia also shares the powerful illustration of kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with precious metals. Where others might see something shattered and worthless, the artist sees something that can still be restored and made beautiful. That is the hope of the gospel. Our brokenness does not have to be the end of our story. In Christ, we are not permanently defined by our failures. We can repent, receive forgiveness, and become new. In this conversation: • What cancel culture is and how it developed • Why public shaming can feel satisfying • The difference between accountability and cancellation • Why Christians want grace for themselves but justice for others • How Jesus responded to sinful and broken people • Why forgiveness does not eliminate consequences • How social media encourages people to pile on • The biblical stories of David, Peter, and Paul • Why your worst decision does not have to become your identity • How Christians can model a better way in the digital world • The beauty of redemption and transformation through Christ Alycia Wood is a Christian apologist with Apologetics, Inc. She has spent more than a decade in full-time apologetics ministry, speaking on Christianity, culture, identity, and difficult questions of faith. She is also the host of the Hey Alycia! podcast, where she responds to questions and objections about Christianity. Learn more about Alycia and Apologetics, Inc.: https://apologetics.org/alycia-wood/ Listen to Hey Alycia!: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-alycia/id1788963907

    Episode 120: 'Cancel Culture & The Gospel' with Alycia Wood

  2. Jul 15

    Episode 119: 'The Parent You Want To Be: Simple Shifts To Change Your Home' with Kirk Martin

    Parenting can bring out parts of us we didn’t even know were there. One minute, everything seems fine. The next, the kids are arguing, nobody is listening, you’re running late—and you hear yourself yelling again. Then comes the guilt: “This isn’t the parent I want to be.” In this episode of The Rev Rx Podcast, Chad sits down with Kirk Martin, founder of Celebrate Calm and host of the Calm Parenting Podcast, for a practical and honest conversation about moving from reactive parenting to calm, connected leadership. Kirk’s work grew out of his experience raising a strong-willed son. After trying the fear-and-intimidation approach he had learned growing up, Kirk realized something important: the only person he could truly control was himself. That realization changed his family—and eventually led him to work with 1,500 strong-willed and neurodivergent children in his own home. Kirk explains why a parent’s anxiety is often the greatest source of tension in the home and how changing your posture, tone, and response can completely shift a difficult moment. He also shares a surprisingly simple strategy: instead of marching into the room and taking control, sit down, observe, and become curious about what is really happening. Chad and Kirk also explore the connection between our view of God as Father and the way we parent. They discuss patience and self-control as fruit of the Spirit, the danger of sacrificing long-term relationships for short-term compliance, and why our mistakes can become some of our most powerful teaching moments. In this episode: • Why trying to control your child often backfires • How parental anxiety escalates conflict • The difference between reacting and responding • Why strong-willed and neurodivergent children often respond differently to traditional discipline • How your posture and tone can deescalate a tense situation • Why discipline should teach rather than simply punish • How to address the root of a child’s behavior • Choosing long-term relationship over short-term compliance • What Jesus can teach us about compassion, correction, and connection • How apologizing to your children models humility • A practical strategy parents can begin using today Kirk’s challenge is simple: the next time you enter a tense situation, sit down. Don’t immediately lecture, threaten, or try to fix everything. Observe, become curious, and ask what your child may need to learn in that moment. You don’t have to become a perfect parent overnight. With humility, grace, and the help of the Holy Spirit, you can begin becoming the parent you want to be. Learn more from Kirk Martin: Celebrate Calm: https://celebratecalm.com Calm Parenting Podcast: https://celebratecalm.com/podcasts/

    Episode 119: 'The Parent You Want To Be: Simple Shifts To Change Your Home' with Kirk Martin

  3. Jul 8

    Episode 118: 'Why Not Me? From Undersized to Unstoppable' with Rennie Curran

    🎙️ How to Reach Your God-Given Potential (Even When Others Doubt You) | Rennie CurranWhat if the biggest thing holding you back isn't your circumstances—but the story you've been believing about yourself? This week on the RevRx Podcast, Chad sits down with former University of Georgia All-American linebacker, NFL veteran, keynote speaker, executive coach, and author Rennie Curran for a conversation about identity, purpose, resilience, and reaching your God-given potential. Rennie's story is far bigger than football. Raised by Liberian immigrant parents who modeled faith, sacrifice, and generosity, Rennie overcame doubts about his size, excelled at the highest levels of college football, played professionally, and eventually discovered that football was simply the platform God used to prepare him for a greater calling. Together, Chad and Rennie discuss how childhood experiences shape identity, why so many people settle for less than they're capable of, and the daily habits that help leaders thrive in every area of life. Whether you're feeling stuck in your career, discouraged in your faith, struggling with confidence, or simply wondering if there's more for your life, this episode will encourage you to take the next step toward becoming the person God created you to be. In This EpisodeWhy identity matters more than achievementHow Rennie's parents shaped his faith and work ethicOvercoming limiting beliefs and self-doubtWhat football taught him about leadershipWhy high performance isn't enoughLiving with purpose instead of simply chasing successThe importance of faith, family, health, and relationshipsPractical habits that create lasting growthHow to stop surviving and start living intentionallyConnect with Rennie Curran🌐 Website: https://renniecurran.com 📘 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renniecurran 📖 Books: Free Agent: Intangible Assets For Overcoming Adversity and Times of TransitionWhat Does It Take to Be a Star? (with Rennie's daughter Eleana)Connect with RevRx🌐 Website: https://www.manalivecoaching.com/podcast 📱 Email: chad@manalivecoaching.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If this episode encouraged you, please leave a review and share it with a friend. You never know who needs this message.

    Episode 118: 'Why Not Me? From Undersized to Unstoppable' with Rennie Curran

  4. Jul 1

    Episode 117: 'Why Does God Allow Natural Disasters?' with Dr. Sharon Dirckx

    Why do earthquakes happen? Why does cancer exist? Why do hurricanes, pandemics, and natural disasters devastate entire communities? If God is good, why would He allow any of it? These are some of the hardest questions a person can ask—and for many people, they're the biggest obstacle to faith. In this episode of The RevRx Podcast, Chad sits down with former neuroscientist and Christian apologist Sharon Dirckx to discuss her book Broken Planet and tackle one of the most challenging topics in Christianity: natural evil. While many Christians understand how human sin contributes to suffering, what about earthquakes, tsunamis, childhood genetic diseases, and natural disasters that seem completely unrelated to human choices? Together, Chad and Sharon explore: Why natural disasters create such a difficult challenge for faithWhether nature itself is brokenWhat Genesis and Romans teach about a fallen creationHow Christianity explains suffering differently than atheism or Eastern religionsThe surprising connection between earthquakes and the death and resurrection of JesusWhy humanitarian aid and hospitals have deep Christian rootsHow God meets us in suffering rather than abandoning us to itThe hope Christians have in a future restored creation Whether you're wrestling with personal suffering, grieving loss, questioning faith, or simply looking for deeper answers, this conversation offers both intellectual insight and genuine hope. Because Christianity doesn't ignore suffering—it faces it head on. In a broken world, there is still hope. CONNECT WITH DR DIRCKX: https://www.dirckx.org/

    Episode 117: 'Why Does God Allow Natural Disasters?' with Dr. Sharon Dirckx

  5. Jun 24

    Episode 116: 'How Nature and Beauty Point to God' with Xandra Grieme

    Can a mountain peak, a thunderstorm, a flower, or a star-filled sky tell us something about God? In this fascinating conversation, Chad sits down with author, speaker, and biopologist Xandra Grieme to explore how nature reveals the character, beauty, and power of God. Xandra shares her powerful personal story of walking away from faith after witnessing intense suffering, wrestling with questions about God's goodness, and ultimately experiencing a dramatic encounter that brought her back to Christ. Together, Chad and Xandra discuss: What bioapologetics is and why it mattersCan science and Christianity coexist?Why many students struggle with faith in collegeThe problem of suffering and where God is in our painWhy beauty moves us so deeplyHow nature points us toward the CreatorThe connection between mental health, solitude, and creationWhy we're naturally drawn to mountains, oceans, forests, and sunsetsThe concept of "Two Books Theology"—Scripture and CreationHow God uses beauty to draw people to Himself Whether you're a believer, skeptic, scientist, nature lover, or simply someone searching for meaning, this conversation will encourage you to slow down, look around, and consider what creation might be saying about its Creator. Resources MentionedXandra Grieme's website: https://biopologetics.com40 Answers from Nature bookThe Created Beauty Book Series

    Episode 116: 'How Nature and Beauty Point to God' with Xandra Grieme

  6. Jun 17

    Episode 115: 'From Infertility to Family of 5: The Story Only God Could Write' with Joshua Carter

    What do you do when the prayer you've prayed for years seems to go unanswered? In this moving conversation, I sit down with local educator, coach, husband, and father Joshua Carter to hear the remarkable story of how God transformed years of infertility, disappointment, and waiting into a testimony of hope. After trying to have children for years, Josh and his wife Hope faced devastating setbacks, failed IVF treatments, and the emotional toll that comes with infertility. Eventually, they turned to adoption and welcomed their son Hatcher into their family. Years later, after another long season of waiting, they adopted a baby girl named Emalyn. Then something happened that no doctor—and certainly no one in the Carter family—expected. This conversation is about faith when God seems silent, trusting God's timing when it doesn't make sense, and discovering that sometimes His plan is bigger and better than the one we would have written ourselves. If you're walking through unanswered prayers, disappointment, infertility, grief, or a season of waiting, this episode is for you.

    Episode 115: 'From Infertility to Family of 5: The Story Only God Could Write' with Joshua Carter

  7. Jun 10

    Episode 114: 'Space and Faith: A Rocket Scientist's Story' with Dr. Leslie Wickman

    Many people assume they must choose between science and faith. Dr. Leslie Wickman says that's a false choice. In this fascinating episode of The RevRx Podcast, Chad sits down with aerospace engineer, former astronaut trainee, science educator, and Christian apologist Dr. Leslie Wickman to explore one of today's most important conversations: the relationship between science and belief in God. Leslie shares her remarkable journey from a small town in Washington State to working on the Hubble Space Telescope, the International Space Station, astronaut training programs, and even the famous Bellagio fountains in Las Vegas. Along the way, she wrestled with questions many Christians face: Can science really explain everything?Does studying the universe weaken faith?What evidence points toward a Creator?Why does Earth seem uniquely designed for life?How should Christians think about climate change and stewardship?What can the recent Artemis moon mission teach us about humanity and God's creation? Whether you're a science enthusiast, a skeptic, a believer, or simply someone who wonders how faith fits into an increasingly scientific world, this conversation will leave you inspired by both the majesty of creation and the goodness of its Creator. Connect with Dr. Leslie WickmanVisit: StarryNights.me

    Episode 114: 'Space and Faith: A Rocket Scientist's Story' with Dr. Leslie Wickman

  8. Jun 3

    Episode 113: 'Love Is Stronger Than Hate: Chris Singleton's Story of Unwavering Faith'

    Chris Singleton was only 18 years old when his mother was tragically killed along with eight others while attending Bible study in what became known as the 2015 Charleston Church Massacre. What followed was not a simple story of moving on, but a long journey of faith, grief, forgiveness, and purpose. In this gripping episode of The Rev Rx Podcast, Chad sits down with Chris - former professional baseball player, speaker, author, husband, father, and son of the late Rev. Sharonda Coleman Singleton. His message is simple: 'Love Is Stronger Than Hate'. Chris opens up about the day of the shooting, and shares how God met him in the middle of the trauma - along with how forgiveness became a path forward, leading to his mission and purpose. His goal is to be the opposite of the hatred that took his mother's life. In this conversation, we discuss grief, racism, faith, empathy, and what it means to truly love people who think, vote, look, and live differently than we do. This is a conversation about the deepest of pain - and how when God meets us there, it gives us the greatest of hope. You don't want to miss this one! To connect with Chris: https://www.chrissingleton.com https://www.loveyourneighborbrand.com To connect with RevRx: https://www.manalivecoaching.com/podcast email: chad@manalivecoaching.com IG: @chadpottspharmd

    Episode 113: 'Love Is Stronger Than Hate: Chris Singleton's Story of Unwavering Faith'
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Welcome to The Rev Rx Podcast - where we ground faith, family, and health in Biblical truth to help you thrive. I'm your host, Chad Potts - a pastor, pharmacist, husband, dad, and coach. Each week I share real-world tools and strategies to help you turn your God-given potential into reality. If you want to build a more meaningful, impactful life - you're in the right place! Hit play and let's go!

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