The Basement

The Year That Broke Me (And What God Built From It) | for Christians in Survival Mode

2025 broke me. Three kids under three. Marriage strain. Business crumbling. Contractor fraud. Fifty pounds heavier. And no idea what to do about any of it. This is the story of what happened, and what God built from it! The Basement is for Christians who feel stuck, exhausted, or lost — and want to find their way back to vision and mission without faking it. Episode 1: The origin. Who I am, what this is, who it's for, and why it exists. New episodes weekly. Join Waitlist for A Better Way Courses [https://themastersfam.beehiiv.com/a-better-way] All other links [https://themastersfam.beehiiv.com/chadslinks] — Host: Chad Masters — Timestamps 00:00 If You're Listening, Life Has Been Hard 01:21 Who I Am 01:55 2025 Was the Hardest Year of My Life 02:36 It Wasn't Just One Thing 04:56 There's Gotta Be a Better Way 06:35 How I Got Here 07:29 The 2AM Decision That Changed Everything 08:32 Rock Bottom Became My Solid Foundation 10:07 Why God Burned This For Other Believers 11:23 Introducing A Better Way 12:55 What This Podcast Will Be 13:47 A Rising Tide Lifts All Ships

Rock Bottom Became My Solid Ground

Welcome to The Basement. I'm Chad Masters, a married father of three littles, just trying to figure life out. This podcast is about showing up when no one sees it. Faith, family, money, fatherhood, fitness, and building something from scratch — and how every one of those areas feeds the others, for better or for worse. It's all connected. I'll be documenting my journey from getting my head above water, creating a vision for my life, and pursuing my mission relentlessly. Starting from exactly where I am right now. In my basement. The rock bottom I hit became my solid ground. And that solid ground was my basement. New episodes dropping soon. Subscribe so you don't miss it. 📺 Watch on YouTube — Chad the Dad [https://www.youtube.com/@chadmasters] 📲 Follow on Instagram: @chadmasters [https://www.instagram.com/chadmasters/] — Host: Chad Masters