The BRAVE Way Podcast

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 o /episode/index/show/4f2ba2e3-5c1d-425f-a32a-b6aee89cf765/id/33603377

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 /episode/index/show/4f2ba2e3-5c1d-425f-a32a-b6aee89cf765/id/33290422

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 /episode/index/show/4f2ba2e3-5c1d-425f-a32a-b6aee89cf765/id/33290427

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 /episode/index/show/4f2ba2e3-5c1d-425f-a32a-b6aee89cf765/id/33290432

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.

Chapters

00:00 - How Important is Forgiveness in a 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 shephe /episode/index/show/4f2ba2e3-5c1d-425f-a32a-b6aee89cf765/id/33394832