BaldNSassy

This week’s episode is different.

After over a month away from recording together, Chris & Chris sit down for a conversation that’s raw, honest, and close to home. In the past five weeks, Chris Bailey and his wife experienced both the joy of finding out they were expecting… and the heartbreak of walking through a miscarriage.

In this episode, we talk about the reality of grief — the questions, the emotions, and the weight that ...

Mind Games Part 4: Who Am I Really? We’ve never had more options — and we’ve never been more unsure who we are. In the final week of Mind Games, we talk identity, confidence, and calling. Is your confidence built on performance? Approval? Achievement? What happens when those things disappear? We discuss the pressure to have your whole life figured out by 18… or 22… or 25… and how to build an identity that isn’t shaken by grades, jo...

Mind Games Part 3: I Messed Up… Now What? There’s guilt… and then there’s shame. In Part 3, we talk about the difference between conviction and shame — and why so many students don’t drift from God because they stop believing, but because they feel unworthy. We unpack what happens after you mess up. Why do we hide? Why does isolation make things worse? And how does the Gospel actually address the voice in your head that says, “You’...

Scrolling used to be fun. Now it just feels like comparison.

This week we tackle one of the biggest mental battles for 13–28 year olds: comparison. Social media has made it easier than ever to measure your life against someone else’s highlight reel — and harder than ever to feel content.

We talk about performance, platform, body image, success, and the subtle ways comparison steals joy. Is competition healthy? When does it turn tox...

Ever lay in bed exhausted… but your brain won’t shut up?

In Part 1 of our Mind Games series, we talk about overthinking, anxiety, and the mental spirals so many students and young adults are quietly battling. From pressure about the future to performance, relationships, and expectations — we unpack why Gen Z is statistically the most anxious generation we’ve seen and what that actually means.

More importantly, we talk about what Sc...

This week we’re joined by someone who’s been on the podcast before — but this time, it’s different. Caleb Garza recently stepped onto the stage at High Def Youth Conference as one of the keynote speakers, sharing his story of drifting, wrestling with people-pleasing, and ultimately coming back to God. In this episode, we unpack that journey — from Mission Arlington becoming a turning point, to returning to the teachings that shaped...

We’re wrapping up our Building a Faith That Lasts series with a conversation about perseverance — the kind of steady faith that doesn’t quit when motivation fades or when life gets hard. From spiritual endurance to real-life momentum, we talk through why sticking with Jesus matters even in the slow or confusing seasons of life.

Along the way we jump into some fun and timely topics too: we talk about our excitement for the local Hig...

In Week 3 of our Building a Faith That Lasts series, we dig into a tough but necessary question: Is our faith something we believe… or something we actually live?

We talk about the difference between simply believing in God and walking in obedient faith—the kind that shows up in daily decisions, not just Sunday conversations. Drawing from Scripture, we challenge the idea that faith is passive and wrestle with what it looks like to ...

We took a little breather from the series this week — and honestly, it was needed.

Chris Bailey is fresh off a trip to Scottsdale, so we kick things off talking Arizona, desert beauty, and why getting away sometimes resets more than just your schedule. From there, it turns into a football-heavy episode as we break down the College Football National Championship and react to the chaos of the NFL Divisional Round playoffs (wins, loss...

Faith gets tested under pressure — kind of like teams in the playoffs. In Part 2 of Building a Faith That Lasts, Chris & Chris kick things off the only way they know how: talking about the latest NFL coach firings, reacting to the Wild Card playoff chaos, and talking through the College Football Playoff semifinal matchups. Because let’s be honest — leadership, pressure, and preparation show up just as much on the field as they ...

Faith doesn’t fall apart overnight — it drifts when the foundation is weak.

In Part 1 of our new series Building a Faith That Lasts, Chris & Chris kick things off by talking about what real, lasting faith is actually built on. Not hype. Not emotions. Not just showing up to church — but deep, steady foundations that can hold when life gets heavy.

We unpack why so many people struggle to stay rooted, what Jesus meant when He talk...

New year… same God.

In this episode, Chris & Chris turn the start of the year into Faith Draft Day — looking back at where God showed up last year, drafting faith goals for the year ahead, and honestly answering the question: What are we hoping God does this year?

From personal testimonies to big prayers, this conversation is for students, leaders, and anyone stepping into a new season wondering how to follow Jesus with intenti...

As a new year begins, it’s easy to rush ahead—but what if God is inviting us to pause first? In this episode of Bald and Sassy, Chris and Chris talk about the importance of closing chapters well—in the calendar year, in life, and especially for seniors standing on the edge of a new season. From reflecting on what God has done, to releasing what no longer belongs in the next chapter, we explore why endings matter just as much as beg...

What if the lonely seasons of life aren’t signs that God has left—but proof that He’s working more deeply than ever? In this follow-up episode, Chris and Chris continue the conversation sparked by our Hard Christmas episode, slowing down to talk about loneliness, surrender, temptation, and the quiet ways God shapes us when life feels stripped back. We wrestle with why God allows wilderness seasons, how surrender leads to peace, and...

Christmas doesn’t always look like lights, laughter, and picture-perfect moments. Sometimes it comes with loneliness, transition, unanswered questions, and a faith that feels stretched.

In this episode of Bald and Sassy, Chris & Chris sit down with student Kate Butler to talk about what it looks like to follow Jesus when life pulls you away from everything familiar. After moving away from the only church family she had ever kno...

This week on Bald and Sassy, Chris & Chris kick things off with some Thanksgiving football talk before shifting into something a little deeper: Advent — what it really means, where it comes from, and why it still matters today.

We take a quick look at the ancient roots of Advent, a season the early Church set aside for repentance, reflection, and preparing their he...

This week on Bald & Sassy, Chris & Chris dive into a word we don’t hear much anymore… but desperately need: consecration. What does it really mean to be “set apart” for God in a world constantly pulling us in every other direction? And how do we pursue holiness without slipping into legalism, shame, or spiritual burnout?

In this episode, we talk through the Scriptures that call us to live differently — Romans 12, 1 Peter 1,...

This week on Bald and Sassy, Chris & Chris are diving headfirst into the wild, wonderful, and sometimes emotionally confusing world of Thanksgiving. From family dynamics that feel straight out of a sitcom… to the deep gratitude moments that catch you off guard… we’re unpacking what makes this holiday both hilarious and holy.

We’re kicking things off with some fun Thanksgiving trivia, crazy NFL Thanksgiving Day stats, and our ho...

Last week, Payton shared what it looked like to drift from God’s purpose. This week, he shares what it means to return.

In Part 2, we talk about finding clarity in the noise, letting go of old habits, and rediscovering the joy of living fully surrendered to Jesus. Payton walks us through how God met him in his struggle—and how life on purpose is worth every step back.

This episode is a powerful reminder that grace doesn’t just forg...