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
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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” theology and cultural compromise... This episode pulls no punches. Pastor Jeff and William Wolfe discuss: Why biblical pastors...
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EP24: From NFL to High School Coach: Brock Huard on Faith, Football, and the Next Generation
The BRAVE Way Podcast
In this powerful episode of The BRAVE Way Podcast, Pastor Jeff sits down with former NFL quarterback and broadcaster Brock Huard for a raw and inspiring conversation about faith, family, and calling.
Brock opens up about his journey from pro football to sports media, and now into coaching at Valor Christian High School. He shares how a “holy stirring” moved him and his family from Seattle to Denver, how he’s using football as a ministry, and why the next generation of athletes is m
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EP24 From NFL to High School Coach: Brock Huard on Faith, Football, and the Next Generation
The BRAVE Way Podcast
In this powerful episode of The BRAVE Way Podcast, Pastor Jeff sits down with former NFL quarterback and broadcaster Brock Huard for a raw and inspiring conversation about faith, family, and calling. Brock opens up about his journey from pro football to sports media, and now into coaching at Valor Christian High School. He shares how a “holy stirring” moved him and his family from Seattle to Denver, how he’s using football as a ministry, and why the next generation of athletes is more spiritually hungry than ever before. You’ll hear about: Life-changing mentors and locker room Bible...
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Unembarrassed of Jesus - Pastor Travis Johnson - EP 23
The BRAVE Way Podcast
In this powerful and passionate message from the BRAVE Church Warrior Summit, Pastor Travis Johnson brings a fiery challenge to the men of God: Stop following Jesus at a distance. Get close. Get bold. Get unembarrassed. From hilarious Alabama greetings to sobering truths about culture, politics, and the spiritual battle we face, Pastor Travis weaves personal stories, national moments, and biblical fire into one of the most unapologetic, urgent sermons you’ll hear all year. 💥 Topics covered: Why following Jesus from a distance leads to spiritual failure Behind the scenes with President...
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EP23: Unembarrassed of Jesus - Pastor Travis Johnson
The BRAVE Way Podcast
In this powerful and passionate message from the BRAVE Church Warrior Summit, Pastor Travis Johnson brings a fiery challenge to the men of God: Stop following Jesus at a distance. Get close. Get bold. Get unembarrassed.
From hilarious Alabama greetings to sobering truths about culture, politics, and the spiritual battle we face, Pastor Travis weaves personal stories, national moments, and biblical fire into one of the most unapologetic, urgent sermons you’ll hear all year.
EP22: Brock Huard - Be Bold. Be Authentic. — Going from Boys To Men
The BRAVE Way Podcast
In this episode of The BRAVE Way Podcast, we continue our Warrior Summit speaker series with Brock Huard—former NFL quarterback and bold follower of Jesus.
From a handwritten prayer as a middle schooler…
To surviving a life-threatening car crash…
To NFL teammates gifting a car to their team chaplain…
Brock shares raw, hilarious, and powerful stories that reveal how God uses every part of our journey—failures, victories, and everything in between—f
info_outlineEver 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 family and reminded that the legacy of faith begins at home. Join the conversation: What’s one thing you’ve learned about faith in your own family?
Share your story in the comments below!
Related Topics & Keywords: growing up in ministry, pastor’s family life, Christian parenting, faith at home, testimony, raising kids in church, parenting with grace
Chapters:
01:06 - Growing Up in a Pastor's Home
03:52 - Daughters of Christian Parents Speak Out About Their Spiritual Journey
07:29 - My Story of Being Saved
11:32 - What's Your Favorite Daddy Daughter Date?
15:01 - How Do You Love Your Daughter No Matter What?
19:11 - Brooke and TJ's Love Languages
20:01 - Brooke on Her Drive to the Next Step
20:47 - God's Message for Men
22:54 - What's the Difference Between a Woman of Strength and a Strong Woman
25:03 - Brooke on Her Love of Cosmetology
31:51 - Why is church so important to you?
33:23 - How to Prepare Your Heart for the Week
36:43 - What's It Been Like Being a Pastor?
41:48 - When a Pastor Is a Pastor's Dad
42:19 - One 18-Year-Old's Journey to the Lord
44:50 - Bradley on The Hardest Part of Being a Pastor
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