The BRAVE Way Podcast EP3 | Pastor Jeff & Seth Gruber: Christians Standing Against Culture of Death

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The BRAVE Way Podcast EP3 | Pastor Jeff & Seth Gruber: Christians Standing Against Culture of Death

August 29, 2024 • Dr. Jeff Schwarzentraub, Seth Gruber

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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 a worldview bent on imposing anti-Christian values on society. He urged Christians to unapologetically counteract this culture of death and to comprehend the strategies employed by the opposition. Seth insisted on the vitality of peaceful activism, like sidewalk counseling at abortion clinics and participating in prayer and worship events. He recounted real-world examples where such peaceful activism successfully reduced scheduled abortions and even averted the inauguration of a late-term abortion center.

Seth also addressed gender roles in the pro-life movement, emphasizing its importance to men as they were once fetuses themselves, and a significant portion of aborted children are male. Importantly, he implored churches to actively pray against abortion and other cultural issues, reiterating that God wants His people to influence positive change. Seth concluded by inspiring believers to relish the challenge of standing up for truth, resisting worldly evils, firm in the belief that God supports their cause.

Chapters:

00:00 - The Battle for the Kingdom

00:42 - White Rose Resistance: The Fight for Life

06:27 - Protestant Jeff Hawkins on Gen Z

08:52 - The 1916 Project

09:45 - Hillsong United's Steven Furtick:

15:30 - Pastor on Standing Up for the Cross

17:48 - Tim Keller: He's Not Who You Think He Is

24:07 - Pro-life Pastor on Why Should Men Care About the Abortion Issue

28:39 - Protestant Jeff on the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist

32:10 - How to Get Involved in the Political Process

37:02 - Pro-Life activists: Cultural Fruit

43:48 - All Christians Should Pray and Show Up

46:08 - Pro-Life Speakers: Why Should We Resist?

51:26 - Don't Let Gen Z Change the World

56:26 - Talking About Trees

58:07 - The Strategy of the Roods

01:05:22 - Battle of the Culture Wars

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October 24, 2024 • Dr. Jeff Schwarzentraub

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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.