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

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

August 15, 2024 • Dr. Jeff Schwarzentraub, Kim Schwarzentraub

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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.

Chapters

00:00 - How Important is Forgiveness in a Marriage

00:34 - How We Met

05:52 - How I Learned To Love My Bride

08:27 - Marriage Premarital Counseling

09:13 - What Made Early on in Our Marriage Hard?

12:53 - Married Couple on Oneness

15:45 - How We Argued in Our First Year

16:23 - How to Win an Argument in Your Marriage

20:26 - Sexual roles in the Christian marriage

24:02 - Is There Just One Person That You Can Marry?

26:26 - Understanding Intimacy in a Marriage

30:22 - Marriage and Parenting

33:34 - How to Fill Your Spouse's Tank

35:45 - Do You Have Any Secrets In Your Marriage?

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

November 7, 2024 • Dr. Jeff Schwarzentraub

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 that true mission work comes from a genuine relationship with Christ, leading to passionate sharing of faith, even amid challenges. Ultimately, they state that the church's focus should be on the transformative power of the gospel and the potential of youth to ignite change in a darkening world.

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

October 24, 2024 • Dr. Jeff Schwarzentraub

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 principles, acknowledging the necessity of being politically engaged while keeping faith at the forefront. Jeff encouraged the congregation to participate actively in the political process—not out of fear, but out of a commitment to living out the values of Christ. He described prayer as not merely a passive response to political events but as a proactive way to seek alignment with God’s plans. In conclusion, he reminded believers that while political landscapes may shift, their allegiance should always remain with Jesus, who ultimately reigns over all. This assurance fosters a sense of peace and readiness to engage in the world, regardless of external circumstances.

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

October 10, 2024 • Dr. Jeff Schwarzentraub

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 importance of taking steps of faith as they witness their family member embrace this calling.