All Things True

Today I sit down with my dad, Bruce Bradford and we discuss how churches of Christ have changed in his lifetime. We discuss the importance of self-examination and not just examining others.

Since 2007 social media has been a part of mobile phone usage. With many people a new smart is immediately followed up with social media apps being downloaded. The iPhone and Facebook mobile changed our world and with it new dangers for our teens emerged. Today I sit down with Johnathon House and discuss children, social media, and their screen time.

What does it mean to forsake the assembly? Can you be present in the building and forsake the assembly? The conclusion I have come to is yes, forsaking the assembly doesn’t necessarily mean absent in person but also absent in mind and spirit. On this episode we look deep into the scriptures at 10 ways we forsake the assembly.

Mother’s Day is a joyous time for many people. However there are others whom have difficulty finding joy. Today I sit down with Miranda Potts and we discuss some of the careless things folks have said on Mother’s Day.

Today I sit with George Hulett and we discuss different strategies to encourage regular Bible reading.

In a world that is dark and dangerous how can families protect our children from absorbing the wrong information? How do we navigate the treacherous waters of life with precious eyes and ears? Today I sit down with JP and Erin Bradford to get parenting advice.

Rod Leslie talks about the benefits of regularly fellowshipping with other Christians.

Today I sit down with Charlie Arnold and Anissa Ballew of the Southern Christian Home and we talk about the fine line that is life and child neglect. Between Charlie and Anissa there is over 30 years of DCFS experience. They talk about certain scenarios many people find themselves in while also discussing the solutions to the problems and how the church can help these families.

I record this episode from quarantine. I take a look at specific passages in I, II, and III John and discuss how John addresses his church family.

For me, this has been the most inspiring podcast I’ve recorded. Kelsey Baker does an amazing job describing what it’s like being single within churches of Christ. However, she shines brightest detailing how and why she has created singles ministries in the churches she worships.

Today I sit down with Seth Parnell and discuss what it is like being single in churches of Christ. We talk about how Christians have treated singles in the past and present. And we discuss the impact this has on marriages.

I have a conversation with Noah and Cassidy Icenhour. We talk about their perspective of marriage and how they handle conflict when it arises.

Today I sit down with Dakota and Emily Bohannan. They’ve been married for 3 months and we discuss what newly Christian married life is like.

This episode was a lot of fun. It is a round table discussion with Rod, Nanci, and Aliceson and we talk about marriage, true love, soulmates, kids, parenting, in-laws, Rod’s messy side of the bedroom, engagements, and have a lot of fun in the meantime.

Depression is a term used a lot when we discuss mental health. But do we fully understand what it is, how it occurs, and can we recognize it in ourselves, our family, and among our Christian family? I sit down with Johnathan House and we discuss What depression is, it’s relationship with anxiety, and how we can recognize it in each other.

How do we convince people they need Jesus if they don’t think they have sin? Today I sit down with Evan Rippee and we discuss the 5 main worldviews we see in today’s society. These worldviews are different from times past, and how the gospel can be presented to show that everyone need Jesus. Link we discuss - https://orangeleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/5-Perspectives-to-Evelate-the-Gospel...

Today I have a conversation with my brother JP Bradford. We talk about the latest “buzzword” firing up the current online and TikTok Christian community.

Speak where the Bible speaks and be silent where the Bible is silent is a Restoration Movement Theme that has been found within churches of Christ. Yet when it comes to sexual relations we have often shied away from revealing the whole truth due to embarrassment. This has given rise to the problems we have seen come from the purity culture movement. Today I sit down with Josh Parnell and ask the q...

In this episode I sit down with Dr. Bethany Blake and Dr. Beth Ann Travis from Arkansas Pelvic Health. We discuss the long term harm of purity culture and the benefits of teaching a holistic approach about sex within our churches.

Today I had the pleasure to sit down with Kevin and Shanna Lovell. They are Houseparents at the Southern Christian Home. Kevin and Shanna open up about raising their kids along with the children in the foster care system.

I had the pleasure to sit with Mandy and Keith Moore. They have had the pleasure of fostering and adopting two wonderful kids. They share their joys, their heartaches, and advice on how churches can better help foster families.

In this episode I interview two former Arkansas DCFS officers (Division of Child and Family Services). We discuss the childcare situation, why it has gotten worse, and how Christians can help before DCFS has to get involved.

Christians have been charged with taking care of the least of these. But with the pandemic stressing an already maxed out foster care system, how can Christian’s help? Today I sit with Caroline French and Abigail Parrish of the Southern Christian Home and ask the question, can churches solve the child care crisis? If you have any questions or would like to donate to the Southern Christian Home you...

Today I sit with Rod and answer a question from one of our listeners. Hunter asks, “Is Baptism Essential for Salvation?”

Youth Ministry is a vital part of many churches and is often used as a measuring stick to rate the success of a church. Churches have always struggled with a balance between teaching and entertaining when it comes to youth so where is the balance? Today I sit down with Evan Rippee and discuss just that.