Answering Tough Questions about the Wisdom Books: Proverbs, Job, & Ecclesiastes, with Pastor Tim Chaddick

Feb 24, 2025

Tim Chaddick, pastor and author known for expository preaching and books on meaning, walks through Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes. He explains why Proverbs offers principles not promises. He shows how Job and Ecclesiastes confront hard questions and point beyond themselves. He describes preaching through whole books and how Christ fulfills biblical wisdom.

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ANECDOTE

From Rebellion To Conversion

Tim Chaddick described his rebellious youth and sudden conversion at 19 after attending a Christian event he felt called to.
He immediately moved toward Bible college and began the path that led to ministry.

INSIGHT

Let The Text Set The Agenda

Expository preaching lets the biblical text set the agenda rather than imposing topics onto Scripture.
Tim argues this method helps the church wrestle with what the Bible actually says instead of personal opinions.

ANECDOTE

Coffee Shop Conversation Led To Conversion

Tim recalled meeting Becket Cook in a coffee shop where studying the Bible led to an invitation to church and rapid conversion.
Romans preaching at Reality LA helped Beckett understand sin and salvation within 48 hours.

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Have you ever had questions about the Bible that you were too afraid to ask?

In this episode, host Kristin Nave welcomes pastor and author Tim Chaddick to dive deep into the wisdom books of the Bible. Tim shares his journey from a non-believing youth to becoming a preacher, discusses his passion for expository preaching, and provides insights into the wisdom books of Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes. The conversation covers how these books describe and prescribe life, the challenges they present to readers, and how they ultimately point to Christ as the fulfillment of biblical wisdom. Tim also shares how he hopes to continue growing in his relationship with the Bible and his desire to pass on his knowledge to the next generation.

Episode Highlights:

Tim’s journey from a secular upbringing to becoming a Christian pastor
The importance and approach of expository preaching in understanding scripture
Insights into the wisdom books: Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes, and their significance
Contradictions in Proverbs?
Ecclesiastes' special role in framing life for unbelievers

Resources Mentioned:

Tim’s website: https://www.timchaddick.com/
"The Truth About Lies" by Tim Chaddick
"Better: How Jesus Satisfies the Search for Meaning" by Tim Chaddick
"Three Philosophies of Life" by Peter Kreeft
Blue Letter Bible and Bible Gateway for online Bible resources
From Gay to Gospel: The Fascinating Story of Becket Cook

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Show Credits:

Executive Producer & Host: Kristin Nave
Producer : Jay Lee - Provision Podcasts
Media Designer: Bethany Young

Guest:

Bio:
- Tim Chaddick is the Pastor for Preaching at Reality Ventura and Founding Pastor of Reality Church London and Reality LA. A native to California, Tim's first ten years of church-planting ministry started as the Lead Pastor of Reality LA in 2006, a thriving church in the heart of Hollywood, before planting Reality London in the UK in 2016. In 2021, Tim returned to California to take up the Pastor for Preaching role at Reality Ventura. Tim, his wife Lindsey, and 3 daughters currently live in Ventura, California.

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