Chris Padgett is a speaker, musician, and author who has traveled the country for more than a decade spreading the message of Jesus’ love and forgiveness. In 1999, Padgett entered the Catholic Church on Easter. He earned a master’s degree in theology from Franciscan University and is currently working toward his doctorate in sacred theology from the International Marian Research Institute.

Padgett is married to his high school sweetheart, Linda. The couple has nine children.