We talk through Chet’s path from student ministry and evangelism to leading a rural church in Virginia, and what that season taught him about trust, conflict, and growth.

We also share the spiritual markers and practical habits that shape his preaching and his family life.

• moving from evangelism dreams to weekly preaching and senior leadership
• learning the small-church realities that shape long-term health
• confronting head-on with a loving spirit instead of an angry one
• being right but not blameless and choosing repentance quickly
• leaving a legacy through leadership alignment and real renovation wins
• protecting kids from ministry pressure while staying faithful as a family

Covenant Church Houma

We switch the microphone around and let Chet Bergeron tell the story behind why we started the podcast and why keeping Jesus at the center still matters in a loud culture.

Chet also shares his journey from addiction and anger to salvation, discipleship, and the realities of serving in ministry today.

• Why a church’s website and online content function as its front door
• What Chet does at Covenant Church and the excitement around launching the Thibodaux campus
• How Chet came to church, heard the gospel clearly, and cried out to Jesus
• The long road of anger, substance abuse, treatment, sobriety, and coming home
• Early ministry lessons, being allowed to fail, and learning patience with God’s timing
• Why ministry is both deeply rewarding and incredibly hard

Covenant Church Houma

We sit down with Kat Ward to trace her journey from Katrina relocation and a strong church foundation to college drift, depression, and a desperate surrender that brings her back to Jesus.

We also unpack how God turns that restored faith into a calling to lead, coach, and take the gospel outside the church walls through Living Water Ministry and Hope Fest.

• Depression, toxic relationships, and trying to fill a God-sized hole
• A surrender prayer, losing what she clung to, and finding restoration through Christ
• A specific prayer answered through coaching at CCA as a ministry field
• Living Water Ministry as local missions, meeting physical needs and spiritual
• Outreach, motel door knocks, prayer, and relationship building
• Why the church must get outside the walls to evangelize and disciple

Covenant Church Houma