#324 A Tribute to my dad, Chuck Girard 1943-2025

In this episode, I share a very personal tribute to my dad, Chuck Girard. From his teenage years as a session singer in Los Angeles, to his encounter with Jesus during the Jesus Revolution, to a lifetime of ministering through music, his story is not only a testament to how one man can impact the world, but also how the faith of a father can shape the lives of his children.

But beyond the music and ministry, I also share some of the little things that made him him—the quirks, the humor, and the unique personality that only those close to him got to see. I also open up about his last days at home in hospice, and some of his final words. 

This episode is both a celebration of my dad’s fascinating life and a glimpse into the man behind the music, whose trust in Jesus shaped everything he did until his very last breath.

Go Fund me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-chuck-girards-fight-against-cancer

Love Song documentary: https://abandcalledlovesong.com

CCM Tribute: https://www.ccmmagazine.com/news/chuck-girard-pioneer-of-contemporary-christian-music-enters-heaven-at-81-amy-grant-bryan-duncan-john-schlitt-and-more-share-tributes/

Variety Magazine: https://variety.com/2025/music/obituaries-people-news/chuck-girard-dead-christian-rock-pioneer-love-song-hondells-1236488323/

Celebration of Life Services: 

Tuesday, August 26 at 2:00 PM at The Gate Church in Franklin, TN. All are welcome.

The Gate Church

4040 Murfreesboro Rd

Franklin, TN 37067

There will also be a memorial service in Southern California sometime in September that we will try to livestream (date to be announced).

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