The BRAVE Way Podcast

The BRAVE Way Podcast

Christians have BIG questions—about the Trinity, about prayer, and yes… about Christmas, Easter, and even Halloween. In this fast-paced episode of Ask Pastor Jeff, he tackles some of the most debated topics in the church today: 🔥 Is Trinity subordinationism biblical? 🔥 How does Jesus intercede for us right now? 🔥 Can you pray “wrong” to the Trinity? 🔥 Are Christmas and Easter actually pagan? 🔥 Should Christians avoid Halloween—or redeem it? Pastor Jeff cuts through confusion with clear biblical answers—especially from Romans 14—and reminds us that every day belongs...

The BRAVE Way Podcast

Have you ever wondered whether your good deeds play a role in your salvation? Pastor Jeff brings absolute clarity to this foundational question, breaking down Ephesians 2:8–9 with powerful, biblical truth. Through practical examples and Scripture-rooted teaching, he shows that good works don’t earn salvation—they flow out of it. Salvation is God’s gift by grace through faith, and the works we do are the evidence of a transformed life. If you’ve wrestled with doubt, confusion, or pressure to “do more” to be saved, this message will reshape your perspective and deepen your...

The BRAVE Way Podcast

Have you ever wondered whether your good deeds play a role in your salvation? Pastor Jeff brings absolute clarity to this foundational question, breaking down Ephesians 2:8–9 with powerful, biblical truth.

Through practical examples and Scripture-rooted teaching, he shows that good works don’t earn salvation—they flow out of it. Salvation is God’s gift by grace through faith, and the works we do are the evidence of a transformed life.

If you’ve wrestled with do

The BRAVE Way Podcast

Does baptism actually save you? Should infants be baptized? What’s the difference between water baptism and Spirit baptism? Pastor Jeff Schwarzentraub breaks it ALL down — straight from Scripture — with clarity, conviction, and Biblical accuracy. In today’s video you’ll learn: Who biblically should be baptized Why water baptism does NOT remove sin What Spirit baptism actually is Why “baptismal regeneration” isn’t in the Bible How to know if YOU need to get baptized again What happened to Pastor Jeff when HE finally got baptized If you have EVER had questions about baptism —...

The BRAVE Way Podcast

Learning Scripture deeply—and multiplying it in others

Finishing well: humility, correction, and accountability

Forming men to bless women, children, church, and city

Why BRAVE runs toward mission (“Taking Ground”)

Chapters

00:00 Welcome & the “gates of hell” moment

03:05 Peoria roots, sushi night, and a God-woven friendship

08:42 Fasting, preaching, and confirmation of calling

15:10 Bible study that mov

The BRAVE Way Podcast

What if God’s greatest work began in the darkest place?

At 17 years old, Pastor Howie was sentenced to 75 years in prison for violent crimes. But inside a solitary confinement unit known as “the dark side,” he encountered a tattered Bible—and the truth that would change everything. Through Psalm 139, Howie discovered he was fearfully and wonderfully made, not a mistake but a man with divine purpose.

This moment sparked a radical transformation—from a violent fi

The BRAVE Way Podcast

Even in her darkest moments, when anxiety, depression, and self-harm consumed her life, Lauren Donegan discovered that Christ never left her side. In this powerful episode of The Brave Way Podcast, Pastor Jeff sits down with Lauren, an 18-year-old from BRAVE’s Next Gen ministry, to share her raw and redemptive journey from brokenness to new life in Jesus.

Lauren opens up about the lies of the enemy, the dangers of isolation and social media, and the destructive patterns that once defin

The BRAVE Way Podcast

Former Wisconsin Badgers captain & Bucs safety D'Cota Dixon shares how God turned a performance-driven life into a bold call to evangelism. From loss, struggle, and mentorship to family and ministry—this is a powerful testimony. Pastor Jeff interviews D'Cota Dixon about his journey from the NFL to full-time ministry. D'Cota opens up about losing his father, college struggles with sin, the mentors who discipled him, why evangelism is an overflow of love, and how marriage, fatherhood, Scripture, and prayer shaped his walk with Christ. You’ll hear: How God used spiritual fathers to...

The BRAVE Way Podcast

Former Wisconsin Badgers captain & Bucs safety D'Cota Dixon shares how God turned a performance-driven life into a bold call to evangelism. From loss, struggle, and mentorship to family and ministry—this is a powerful Jeff interviews D'Cota Dixon about his journey from the NFL to full-time ministry. D'Cota opens up about losing his father, college struggles with sin, the mentors who discipled him, why evangelism is an overflow of love, and how marriage, fatherhood, Scripture, and prayer shaped his wal

The BRAVE Way Podcast

Ever wondered what it’s really like to grow up in a pastor’s home? In this heartfelt and honest conversation, Pastor sits down with his daughter, Brooke, to talk about faith, family, and life in the spotlight of ministry. From childhood moments of grace to the life-changing day she accepted Christ, Brooke shares her journey with vulnerability and hope. Pastor reflects on raising children authentically—focusing on love over obligation and trust over fear—while navigating the unique challenges of ministry life. You’ll be encouraged to create open, grace-filled conversations in your own...