pastorbytes with Pastor Jason Bruns

You were made for more than just getting by—you were created with a calling. Drawing from 2 Peter 1:3–10 and Ephesians 4:11–16, this podcast is about discovering the power and purpose God has already placed within you. Let your  conversations stir your faith, awaken your gifts, and call you to a higher calling as we grow together into the fullness of Christ. It’s time to step boldly into the life...

Join us Pastor Jason as he dives into the transformative journey of discipleship, exploring its crucial role in fulfilling Jesus' commandment to make disciples of all nations. In this episode, we address the often overlooked distinction between worship and discipleship within the church, encouraging believers to move beyond traditional worship practices to truly embrace and practice discipleship i...

Join Pastor Jason as he dives deep into the challenging the essential journey of forgiveness. Drawing from biblical teachings and personal testimony, this episode explores the significance of letting go of bitterness and embracing a forgiving heart. Discover practical steps to achieve forgiveness, including empathy, emotional reframing, and spiritual practices like prayer and fasting. Learn how ha...

In this enlightening episode, Pastor Jason dives into the deeper meaning of worship beyond its traditional sense. Drawing insights from biblical feasts outlined in Leviticus 23, he examines the significance of the Feast of Trumpets, the Day of Atonement, and the Feast of Tabernacles, emphasizing their roles as divine directives for worship and reflection. Pastor Jason expounds on how these ancient...

Embark on your spiritual journey to purpose and fulfillment with Pastor Jason. The narrative begins with "Discovering the Core Purpose of New Believers"; a heartwarming story of an 8-year-old's yearning for purpose after committing to Jesus, reaffirming that embracing faith deepens beyond a mere acceptance of Christ but in advancing the Kingdom of God. "Understanding Our Spiritual Gifting" reitera...

A new year is a great time to get a new or clearer vision. Listen to this episode to learn some practical steps of implemeting a vionary mindset. 

Ministry and leadership are a necessary part of the Christian life. Jesus came to serve not to be served. He led through serving and by example. Pastor Jason dives into a part of leadership that is not always talked about found in the book of Jeremiah. 

Hearing form God is a difficult thing to do especially whan you are in a high stress situation or the stakes are high. Listen to this podcast to better understand how we hear form God. 

Core values are the driving force to your Christian life, your ministry, and every other area of life. Listen to this episode to understand core values better.  

Discipleship and mentoring are critical to to our spiritual growth. God commands us to be disciples and to share his hope to others. Listen to this episode to understand some practical tools and expectations for discipleship and mentorship.  

Change can be one of the most frustrating things we can go through. People give up on change because they fail so many times. Listen to this episode to better understand how change comes about. 

The new heaven has been explained in detail with scripture. But what about today? Where is heaven and what will it be like? Listen to this episode and receive more insight on the topic oh Heaven.

The law and the grace of God is a topic of confusion for many Christians. We have a tendency to bounce from law to grace; instead of understanding each in its own context. Listen to this episode and learn a purpose for both law and grace. 

Being disciplined by a church or church leadership is a difficult topic. However Church Discipline is necessary if we want to hold true to the word of God

Worship music can be a great topic of discord in the local church. Listen to this episode for a different approach and understanding of worship music.  

Worship is crucial to our spiritual growth. What does worship look like, how should we begin? Listen to this episode and get a glimpse of what worship consists of. 

Sometimes when we fail God it seems like we don't know how to pick up the pieces. King David knew what it was like to fail God but somehow remained "the man after God's own heart." Listen to this episode to learn biblical principles for overcoming failure.  

Do you or someone you know continue to fall into discouragement or disappointment? Listen to this episode and learn how rewrite your story, and help others rewrite theirs. 

Boundaries are Gods way of protecting his people. Listen to this episode and learn how to get strife and turmoil out of your life. 

Guilt, shame, conviction, and condemnation can be very difficult to discern . Listen to this episode to properly diagnose each behavior. 

Arminianism and Calvinism have been one of the greatest theology debates in church history. Listen to this episode to get a broad understanding of where these debates begin.  

We have all battled with forgiving ourselves and forgiving others. Listen to this episode to learn principles of biblical forgiveness. 

Temptation is something that has to be dealt with on a daily bases. Listen to this episode for a few biblical principles to help you overcome this struggle. 

Why has the Bible been translated in so many different ways? Why shouldn't we just stick to one translation. Which when should I use? Listen to this episode and get the answers to these questions. 

The Mark of the Beast has been a hot topic for decades. Listen to this episode to get a practical application on one viewpoint of "The Mark."