Faith in the Storm w/Chardon Lewis - KC Pod #012

In this deeply moving episode of The Kingdom Creatives Podcast, we sit down with Chardon Lewis to unpack his incredible journey one filled with faith, creativity, and battles with mental health. Chardon shares his personal struggles with anxiety and depression, how worship became his refuge, and how he learned to hear God’s voice in the midst of life’s chaos. From growing up in a radically transformed household to leading worship for thousands, his story is a testament to God’s faithfulness. 🔹 Topics Covered: • Overcoming mental health struggles while leading worship • The power of childlike faith in hearing from God • Growing up in a home filled with spiritual warfare & redemption • The journey of writing songs like “Breathe You In” • Balancing creativity, leadership, and personal struggles If you’ve ever wrestled with self-doubt, burnout, or fear of stepping into your calling, this episode will encourage and inspire you. 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Who is Chardon Lewis? 02:30 - Where did the nickname “Chubbs” come from? 06:00 - Did being called “Chubbs” affect you growing up? 07:00 - What’s the story behind your unique name? 09:30 - How did your parents get saved? 13:00 - Do you ever miss that childlike faith? 17:00 - What stops us from stepping out in faith? 18:30 - How do you hear from God? 22:00 - How do you connect with God personally? 27:00 - Has songwriting always been a way you connect with God? 30:00 - What inspired you to write “Breathe You In”? 32:00 - How do you balance creativity and leadership? 38:00 - Would you ever release a solo album? 40:30 - What would you do if you weren’t a worship leader? 44:00 - How do you separate yourself from your creative work? 46:00 - How do you balance creativity with the demands of leadership? 50:30 - Have you ever had moments where mental health struggles hit after leading worship? 52:30 - How do you overcome dark seasons while still leading worship? 53:30 - Can you share a moment when you felt that dark cloud hit after leading worship? 55:00 - Was that during your season of burnout? 56:30 - What led up to that season of depression? 58:00 - How did you know it was more than just a sad day? 59:30 - What did your healing process look like? 1:02:00 - Did writing “Breathe You In” come out of that season? 1:04:00 - What gave you the confidence to release that song publicly? 1:06:00 - Do you ever feel pressure writing songs for the church? 1:08:00 - Would you ever release raw, personal worship songs? 1:10:00 - Do you see yourself as a songwriter first, or something else? 1:12:00 - What would you do if you weren’t in worship ministry? 1:14:00 - How do you balance leadership responsibilities with creativity? 1:16:30 - How do you stay disciplined in your creative process? 1:18:00 - What’s your advice for creatives struggling with consistency? 1:20:00 - Final thoughts & wrap-up 📢 Subscribe for more conversations with church creatives & faith leaders! 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. 💬 Drop a comment: What part of Chardon’s story resonated with you the most? #KingdomCreatives #Worship #FaithJourney #MentalHealth #WorshipLeader