EP34: Infant Baptism? Water vs Spirit? Pastor Jeff drops TRUTH about BAPTISM.
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 —...
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EP33: Storming the Gates 15 Years on Offense with Dale Hanssen
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
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EP32: Redeemed Behind Bars - The story of Howie Close
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
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EP31: From Darkness to Redemption: Lauren’s Story of Healing and Hope in Christ
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
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From NFL Locker Rooms to Gospel Boldness: D'Cota Dixon’s Call to Evangelism
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...
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EP30: From NFL Locker Rooms to Gospel Boldness: D'Cota Dixon’s Call to Evangelism
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
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What It’s Really Like Growing Up in a Pastor’s Home
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...
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EP26: We Win: Gospel Urgency, Global Unity, and the Power of Prayer with Leon Dasarath
The BRAVE Way Podcast
On this powerful episode of The BRAVE Way Podcast, Pastor Jeff Schwarzentraub sits down with Leon Dasarath, a frontline gospel leader and Issachar Alliance pastor, from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Together, they reflect on an unforgettable week of training pastors from over a dozen nations—representing more than 1,200 churches across Africa and Asia.
Leon shares his incredible personal testimony of being saved while facing prison time for murder, and how God turned his life around to prea
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We Win: Gospel Urgency, Global Unity, and the Power of Prayer with Leon Dasarath
The BRAVE Way Podcast
On this powerful episode of The BRAVE Way Podcast, Pastor Jeff Schwarzentraub sits down with Leon Dasarath, a frontline gospel leader and Issachar Alliance pastor, from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Together, they reflect on an unforgettable week of training pastors from over a dozen nations—representing more than 1,200 churches across Africa and Asia. Leon shares his incredible personal testimony of being saved while facing prison time for murder, and how God turned his life around to preach the gospel to the unreached. From the streets of Uganda to the underground churches of Pakistan, this...
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EP25: We Will Not Comply — The Bold Stand Every Pastor Must Take | William Wolfe & Pastor Jeff
The BRAVE Way Podcast
In this powerful episode of The BRAVE Way Podcast, Pastor Jeff Schwarzentraub sits down with William Wolfe—former White House staffer and leader of the Center for Baptist Leadership—for a candid and urgent conversation about courage, conviction, and the call to action for today’s church.
From praying over President Trump in the Oval Office...
To standing against radical legislation at the Colorado State Capitol...
To exposing the dangers of “seeker-sensitive” theolo
info_outlineFor the next few episodes we will be showing the main speakers from our Men's conference in January of 2025. First up is Ken Graves. Pastor Ken Graves passionately addresses the congregation, emphasizing their identity as part of God's kingdom and the importance of being proactive in their faith. He urges the men to stop being lazy about engaging with the Word of God, likening it to a buffet where they selectively choose what they want rather than embracing the entirety of Scripture. Drawing from personal anecdotes and scriptural references, he encourages them to recognize their role as bond servants of Christ, illustrating how true freedom comes from serving a worthy King. Pastor Ken highlights the characteristics of men in the last days, as described in 2 Timothy, and challenges his audience to consider the opposite traits they should embody. He uses the story of Nehemiah to exemplify a man who knows his identity and remains steadfast despite distractions and threats. Throughout the sermon, he advocates for a strong understanding of what it means to be a man of God—urging them to transition from boyhood to manhood, and to commit to a covenant of marriage rather than living in a modern, casual state. Ultimately, he calls for a deep immersion in God's Word and a recognition of their divine identity, encouraging the men to step into their roles as leaders within the kingdom of God.