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.
The BRAVE Way Podcast 5 | Pastor Jeff Kent Shaw | Church Planting across the Nation
September 26, 2024 • Dr. Jeff Schwarzentraub, Kent Shaw
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 prayer and bold proclamation of the Gospel as foundational pillars in establishing a healthy church community.Throughout their conversation, both of them highlight the necessity of strong relationships among church leaders and the need for ongoing support within the church body. Kent particularly underscores the role of elders as crucial protectors and shepherds of the church, emphasizing the importance of prayer, love, and encouragement in ministry. As they recount their shared experiences, they both convey a deep conviction that commitment to prayer, sound teaching, evangelism, and worship are vital for church growth and spiritual health. Ultimately, they encourage listeners to prioritize the spiritual disciplines and to seek God earnestly, believing that such dedication will lead to transformation and God’s blessings in their lives and communities.
Chapters:
00:47 - Kent Shaw on Planting a Church
04:58 - Bradley on Planting a Church
07:16 - Bradley Kent on Planting
08:42 - An emotional message from an elder's
11:02 - The Battle of the Lord
11:50 - Discipline and Prayer
14:45 - Prayer for a Brave Church
18:59 - An Elder's Speak into His Own Life
20:48 - 4 Pillars of God-Honored Churches
24:41 - Be Brave: The Vision of Harvest Bible Chapel
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The BRAVE Way Podcast EP4 | Pastor Jeff & Pastor CB Barthlow | From Addiction to Church Planter
September 12, 2024 • Dr. Jeff Schwarzentraub, CB Barthlow
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 building, the focus is on building a generous and inclusive church culture while continuing to trust in God's provision.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbv7mdb6w9k&t=0s - Pastor Jeff Barthlow on Becoming Brave in the Lord's
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbv7mdb6w9k&t=377s - Brave Church Planter: From Denver to Texas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbv7mdb6w9k&t=620s - Living In A 21-Ventue City
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbv7mdb6w9k&t=755s - Obstacles to Church Planting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbv7mdb6w9k&t=837s - What Makes a Church in an LGBTQ Community So Attractive in Denver?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbv7mdb6w9k&t=947s - Pastor Rick Warren on Live Streaming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbv7mdb6w9k&t=1061s - What are the Challenges of Being a Pastor?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbv7mdb6w9k&t=1253s - Senior Pastor at Beacon Church in Denver on Challenges
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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
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
The BRAVE Way Podcast EP2 | Pastor Jeff and Kim's Journey to a Stronger Marriage
August 15, 2024 • Dr. Jeff Schwarzentraub, Kim Schwarzentraub
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 BRAVE Way Podcast EP1 | The Importance of True Repentance, Grace and Humility in Parenting
August 1, 2024 • Dr. Jeff Schwarzentraub, Pastor Justin Hart
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 shepherding their children's hearts. In this conversation, the importance of strong families and how to navigate challenges such as lack of family modeling and the LGBTQ agenda. They emphasize the role of the church in equipping and supporting parents, and encourage men to take the lead in modeling godly parenting. They also address the need for grace and humility in parenting, acknowledging that no one has it all figured out. The conversation concludes with a reminder that God's grace and sovereignty are at work in every situation.
Takeaways:
Building a strong marriage and family takes time, patience, and incremental steps.
Friendship is a crucial foundation for intimacy in marriage.
True repentance involves consistent change and humility.
Comparison kills joy and should be avoided in relationships.
Having a plan and being intentional in raising children is important.
Raising children in a chaotic world requires trust in God and a focus on shepherding their hearts. The church plays a crucial role in equipping and supporting parents in raising godly children.
Men should take the lead in modeling godly parenting and should not be afraid to seek help and guidance.
Grace and humility are essential in parenting, as no one has it all figured out.
Navigating challenges such as the LGBTQ agenda requires standing firm in biblical truth while extending love and grace.
God's grace and sovereignty are at work in every situation, and we can trust Him with the outcomes.
Sound Bites:
"I think sometimes when it comes to the family or marriage or singleness, we think we just automatically, if we become Christians, we just know how to do this."
"Anything's accomplishable if you give yourself more time."
"Oftentimes doing the right thing doesn't feel right."
"I find a lot of people that would say, yeah, but I didn't have a good family. I don't know if I've ever seen it modeled."
"The church is supposed to help equip and provide opportunity, but their revival starts at home and there is no replacement for a good parent or parents optimally that can pour into their children."
"If you want to model for your family what it's supposed to look like, if you want to talk a big game about raising your kids those way, then you would better go first because leaders go first."
Chapters:
00:00
Introduction and Family Series
01:08
The Journey of Building Strong Marriages and Families
02:38
The Importance of Time and Incremental Steps
03:35
The Challenge of Doing the Right Thing
05:01
Starting the Change Process
08:08
The Significance of True Repentance
10:31
Prioritizing Friendship in Marriage
12:59
Creating Strategic Time for Marriage and Family
18:37
Raising Children in a Chaotic World
21:20
Navigating Parenthood with a Plan
23:44
Continuing to Do What We're Called to Do
24:37
The Importance of Strong Families and Church Support
27:25
Modeling Godly Parenting: Men Taking the Lead
37:07
Navigating Challenges: The LGBTQ Agenda
41:46
Trusting God's Grace and Sovereignty
