The BRAVE Way Podcast

What if courage is the only antidote to a culture spiraling toward tyranny? Pastor Andrew shares his harrowing escape from Egypt where preaching the gospel became a death sentence, revealing how quickly freedom can vanish. From his father's bold witness to Muslims despite imprisonment threats, to Australia's shocking laws criminalizing prayer for gay individuals, Andrew warns that America stands a...

What if the greatest mystery isn't about little green visitors but about keeping your eyes fixed on heaven? When Jay asked Pastor Jeff about UFOs and government documents, Jeff cuts through the noise with biblical clarity—Genesis reveals Earth as uniquely formed for life, while spiritual warfare happens in unseen realms, not outer space. Rather than chasing extraterrestrial distractions, Jeff remi...

What if the worst mistake you ever made doesn't define who you are? Joshua's story shatters the lie that shame determines our identity. Born to teenage parents in small-town South Carolina, Joshua watched his father live across the street but remain a stranger—leading to a desperate pursuit of validation through performance. This hunger for approval ultimately led him into the porn industry for se...

In this episode of The Brave Way Podcast, Pastor Jeff sits down with former college football coach Pat Nix to talk about fatherhood, leadership, coaching, and following Jesus when God changes your plans. This conversation is really about one word: intentionality. If you want strong families, strong marriages, and kids who love Jesus, it will not happen by accident. It happens when men decide to le...

On this episode of The BRAVE Way Podcast, Pastor Jeff sits down with Pastor Tommy Kyllonen (Urban D), lead pastor of Crossover Church in Tampa, Florida. Pastor Tommy shares his story of how God used his background in hip hop, youth ministry, and evangelism to build a thriving multi-ethnic urban church that is reaching thousands of people with the gospel. They discuss evangelism, church planting, l...

What does it really mean that God is sovereign? Does He control everything? What about human free will? And if God is in charge, why do bad things still happen? In this episode of Ask Pastor Jeff, Pastor Jeff answers one of the most common theological questions believers wrestle with: the sovereignty of God. Using Scripture from Psalms, Daniel, Ephesians, Colossians, Genesis, and more, he explains...

In this episode of The BRAVE Way Podcast , Pastor Jeff and Kim share biblical wisdom and practical insight on what it takes to cultivate a thriving, Christ-centered marriage over the long haul. From navigating busy seasons of parenting and career demands to protecting intimacy and continuing to prioritize one another, this conversation offers encouragement for couples in every stage of marriage. D...

If you've been married for years—maybe decades—how do you keep the embers burning instead of drifting into routine? In this episode of The BRAVE Way Podcast, Pastor Jeff and Kim talk candidly about what makes a seasoned marriage thrive: continuing to date, preferencing one another, fighting for closeness, building one life (not separate lives), and keeping short accounts with forgiveness and humil...

Marriage doesn't magically "click" after the wedding. In fact, for a lot of couples, the hardest surprises show up right after "I do." In this episode of The BRAVE WAY Podcast, Pastor Jeff Schwarzentraub and his wife Kim get brutally honest about what they wish every newly married couple knew. You'll hear real stories from their early years (the kind that make you laugh… and then realize, "Wait, t...

Marriage doesn't magically "click" after the wedding. In fact, for a lot of couples, the hardest surprises show up right after "I do." In this episode of The BRAVE WAY Podcast, Pastor Jeff Schwarzentraub and his wife Kim get brutally honest about what they wish every newly married couple knew. You'll hear real stories from their early years (the kind that make you laugh… and then realize, "Wait, t...

Engagement is more than planning a wedding — it's preparing for a lifetime covenant before God. In this episode of the Brave Way Podcast, Pastor Jeff and his wife talk honestly about the engagement season: biblical premarital counseling, wise counsel, sexual integrity, being equally yoked, handling doubts, and how to know if you're truly ready for marriage. They address real questions engaged coup...

Engagement is more than planning a wedding — it's preparing for a lifetime covenant before God. In this episode of the Brave Way Podcast, Pastor Jeff and his wife talk honestly about the engagement season: biblical premarital counseling, wise counsel, sexual integrity, being equally yoked, handling doubts, and how to know if you're truly ready for marriage. They address real questions engaged coup...

What does the Bible really say about dating, attraction, and relationships? Pastor Jeff Schwarzentraub and his wife Kimberly Schwarzentraub dive into this important topic. In a culture driven by feelings, physical chemistry, and emotional impulse, Scripture calls Christians to a better foundation for dating—one rooted in character, wisdom, and faithfulness to Christ. In this episode, we explore bi...

What does the Bible really say about dating, attraction, and relationships? Pastor Jeff Schwarzentraub and his wife Kimberly Schwarzentraub dive into this important topic. In a culture driven by feelings, physical chemistry, and emotional impulse, Scripture calls Christians to a better foundation for dating—one rooted in character, wisdom, and faithfulness to Christ. In this episode, we explore bi...

Why is prayer so important… and how do you actually grow in your prayer life? In this episode of The BRAVE Way Podcast, Pastor Jeff breaks down what most Christians misunderstand about prayer—and why Jesus made it clear that prayer is our connection to the Almighty God. The disciples didn't ask Jesus how to raise the dead. They didn't ask how to cast out demons. They asked one thing: "Lord, teach...

Why is prayer so important… and how do you actually grow in your prayer life? In this episode of The BRAVE Way Podcast, Pastor Jeff breaks down what most Christians misunderstand about prayer—and why Jesus made it clear that prayer is our connection to the Almighty God. The disciples didn't ask Jesus how to raise the dead. They didn't ask how to cast out demons. They asked one thing: "Lord, teach...

Christians have BIG questions—about the Trinity, about prayer, and yes… about Christmas, Easter, and even Halloween. In this fast-paced episode of Ask Pastor Jeff, he tackles some of the most debated topics in the church today: 🔥 Is Trinity subordinationism biblical? 🔥 How does Jesus intercede for us right now? 🔥 Can you pray "wrong" to the Trinity? 🔥 Are Christmas and Easter actually pagan?...

Have you ever wondered whether your good deeds play a role in your salvation? Pastor Jeff brings absolute clarity to this foundational question, breaking down Ephesians 2:8–9 with powerful, biblical truth. Through practical examples and Scripture-rooted teaching, he shows that good works don't earn salvation—they flow out of it. Salvation is God's gift by grace through faith, and the works we do a...

Have you ever wondered whether your good deeds play a role in your salvation? Pastor Jeff brings absolute clarity to this foundational question, breaking down Ephesians 2:8–9 with powerful, biblical truth. Through practical examples and Scripture-rooted teaching, he shows that good works don't earn salvation—they flow out of it. Salvation is God's gift by grace through faith, and the works we do a...

Does baptism actually save you? Should infants be baptized? What's the difference between water baptism and Spirit baptism? Pastor Jeff Schwarzentraub breaks it ALL down — straight from Scripture — with clarity, conviction, and Biblical accuracy. In today's video you'll learn: Who biblically should be baptized Why water baptism does NOT remove sin What Spirit baptism actually is Why "baptismal reg...

Learning Scripture deeply—and multiplying it in others Finishing well: humility, correction, and accountability Forming men to bless women, children, church, and city Why BRAVE runs toward mission ("Taking Ground") Chapters 00:00 Welcome & the "gates of hell" moment 03:05 Peoria roots, sushi night, and a God-woven friendship 08:42 Fasting, preaching, and confirmation of calling 15:10 Bible study t...

Even in her darkest moments, when anxiety, depression, and self-harm consumed her life, Lauren Donegan discovered that Christ never left her side. In this powerful episode of The Brave Way Podcast, Pastor Jeff sits down with Lauren, an 18-year-old from BRAVE's Next Gen ministry, to share her raw and redemptive journey from brokenness to new life in Jesus. Lauren opens up about the lies of the enem...

Former Wisconsin Badgers captain & Bucs safety D'Cota Dixon shares how God turned a performance-driven life into a bold call to evangelism. From loss, struggle, and mentorship to family and ministry—this is a powerful testimony. Pastor Jeff interviews D'Cota Dixon about his journey from the NFL to full-time ministry. D'Cota opens up about losing his father, college struggles with sin, the mentors...

Former Wisconsin Badgers captain & Bucs safety D'Cota Dixon shares how God turned a performance-driven life into a bold call to evangelism. From loss, struggle, and mentorship to family and ministry—this is a powerful Jeff interviews D'Cota Dixon about his journey from the NFL to full-time ministry. D'Cota opens up about losing his father, college struggles with sin, the mentors who discipled him,...