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The Church's Battle Against Persecution | Pastor Jeff & Paul Simpson | The BRAVE Way Podcast EP9

Pastor Jeff and Paul Simpson discuss the current challenge of persecution facing the church, noting that while Americans have faced mandates during the pandemic, it pales in comparison to the violent persecution experienced by many Christians globally. They emphasize that true believers often rise to greater fervency for Christ during opposition, which sifts the church and strengthens relationships among believers. The conversation shifts to Paul, who shares his remarkable journey from a troubled life to

The Gospel always has a return on investment | Pastor Jeff & Greg Stier | The BRAVE Way Podcast EP8

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In our eighth podcast, Pastor Jeff and Greg Steir discuss the importance of evangelism and the power of the gospel, likening it to a steak that should be served, regardless of the method, rather than getting caught up in debates over how to present it.

They highlight the necessity of adults modeling faith-sharing for youth, emphasizing that young people are influential in spreading the gospel, especially if encouraged and mobilized effectively. With powerful personal stories, they stress t

What Should We Do During This Political Season? | The BRAVE Way Podcast EP7 | Pastor Jeff & Brian Bonn |

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In podcast seven, Pastor Jeff emphasized the importance of maintaining faith and prayer in the midst of political uncertainty. He conveyed that regardless of the outcome of the upcoming election—whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris is elected—Christians should continue to trust in the Lord and pursue the mission of the church. He passionately asserted that prayer is fundamental, not only for political leaders to turn their hearts towards God, but also to align believers' hearts with His will. Pastor Jeff stressed that the essence of Christian duty is to vote in alignment with biblical...

What Should We Do During This Political Season? | Pastor Jeff & Brian Bonn | The BRAVE Way Podcast 7

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The BRAVE Way Podcast EP6 | Pastor Jeff & Justin Schwarzentraub⁠ | Brothers in Ministry

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Pastor Jeff discusses the journey of faith and service of his brother (Justin Schwarzentraub), who moved to Illinois to take on the role of a pastor after years of serving in various capacities at BRAVE Church. Justin shares his transformative experience of reading the Bible, which led him to seek a genuine relationship with Jesus rather than just head knowledge. Both brothers reflect on their bond, highlighting the bittersweet nature of the brother’s departure while expressing excitement for the new opportunities ahead in ministry. Pastor encourages listeners to trust in God's guidance and...

The BRAVE Way Podcast 6 Pastor Jeff Justin Schwarzentraub Brothers in Ministry

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The BRAVE Way Podcast 5 | Pastor Jeff Kent Shaw | Church Planting across the Nation

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Pastor Jeff reflects on his journey of church planting and emphasizes the significance of the Word of God, citing a powerful metaphor: "the word of God is like a lion." He stresses that if we allow it to be unleashed, it will defend itself and speak truth into lives. Alongside sharing his personal experiences, Pastor Jeff introduces his mentor, Kent Shaw, who discusses the importance of conviction in ministry. Kent shares insights about his own journey, the challenges of church planting, and how God uses

The BRAVE Way Podcast EP4 | Pastor Jeff & Pastor CB Barthlow | From Addiction to Church Planter

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Pastor Jeff invites Pastor CB to share his journey from addiction to founding Beacon Church in Denver, emphasizing God's transformative power in his life. After hitting rock bottom, CB experienced a life-changing moment that led him to recovery and eventual church planting. Despite challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic and planting in a post-Christian environment, CB remains committed to serving his community and guiding his congregation through their faith journeys. As they prepare to move into a new bu

The BRAVE Way Podcast EP3 | Pastor Jeff & Seth Gruber: Christians Standing Against Culture of Death

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Pastor Jeff and Seth Gruber delivered an evocative sermon emphasizing the need for Christians to stand up against the culture of death and uphold kingdom values here on Earth. Seth shared about his passion for defending the sanctity of life through his pro-life ministry, White Rose Resistance.

He explained how his organization tackles cultural issues holistically instead of concentrating solely on abortion. Seth underscored the notion that these issues are interconnected, stemming from

The BRAVE Way Podcast EP2 | Pastor Jeff and Kim's Journey to a Stronger Marriage

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Pastor Jeff and Kim shared their marriage journey, highlighting forgiveness, trust, and communication. They discussed challenges like parenting demands, personality differences, and the need for unity. Emphasizing honesty over secrets, they stressed seeking God's guidance and biblical values. Their advice: prioritize your spouse, seek counseling, forgive, communicate openly, and build a strong, fulfilling marriage.

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In this conversation, Pastor Jeff and Justin Hart discuss the importance of building strong marriages and families. They emphasize the need for time, patience, and incremental steps to grow and improve relationships. They also highlight the significance of friendship in marriage and the role it plays in intimacy. The conversation touches on topics such as repentance, comparison, and raising children in a chaotic world. They encourage couples to have a plan for navigating parenthood and to focus on shepherding their children's hearts. In this conversation, the importance of strong families and how to navigate challenges such as lack of family modeling and the LGBTQ agenda. They emphasize the role of the church in equipping and supporting parents, and encourage men to take the lead in modeling godly parenting. They also address the need for grace and humility in parenting, acknowledging that no one has it all figured out. The conversation concludes with a reminder that God's grace and sovereignty are at work in every situation.

Takeaways:

Building a strong marriage and family takes time, patience, and incremental steps.

Friendship is a crucial foundation for intimacy in marriage.

True repentance involves consistent change and humility.

Comparison kills joy and should be avoided in relationships.

Having a plan and being intentional in raising children is important.

Raising children in a chaotic world requires trust in God and a focus on shepherding their hearts. The church plays a crucial role in equipping and supporting parents in raising godly children.

Men should take the lead in modeling godly parenting and should not be afraid to seek help and guidance.

Grace and humility are essential in parenting, as no one has it all figured out.

Navigating challenges such as the LGBTQ agenda requires standing firm in biblical truth while extending love and grace.

God's grace and sovereignty are at work in every situation, and we can trust Him with the outcomes.

Sound Bites:

"I think sometimes when it comes to the family or marriage or singleness, we think we just automatically, if we become Christians, we just know how to do this."

"Anything's accomplishable if you give yourself more time."

"Oftentimes doing the right thing doesn't feel right."

"I find a lot of people that would say, yeah, but I didn't have a good family. I don't know if I've ever seen it modeled."

"The church is supposed to help equip and provide opportunity, but their revival starts at home and there is no replacement for a good parent or parents optimally that can pour into their children."

"If you want to model for your family what it's supposed to look like, if you want to talk a big game about raising your kids those way, then you would better go first because leaders go first."

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