The BRAVE Way Podcast

Ever wondered what it's really like to grow up in a pastor's home? In this heartfelt and honest conversation, Pastor sits down with his daughter, Brooke, to talk about faith, family, and life in the spotlight of ministry. From childhood moments of grace to the life-changing day she accepted Christ, Brooke shares her journey with vulnerability and hope. Pastor reflects on raising children authentic...

On this powerful episode of The BRAVE Way Podcast, Pastor Jeff Schwarzentraub sits down with Leon Dasarath, a frontline gospel leader and Issachar Alliance pastor, from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Together, they reflect on an unforgettable week of training pastors from over a dozen nations—representing more than 1,200 churches across Africa and Asia. Leon shares his incredible personal testimony of b...

On this powerful episode of The BRAVE Way Podcast, Pastor Jeff Schwarzentraub sits down with Leon Dasarath, a frontline gospel leader and Issachar Alliance pastor, from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Together, they reflect on an unforgettable week of training pastors from over a dozen nations—representing more than 1,200 churches across Africa and Asia. Leon shares his incredible personal testimony of b...

In this powerful episode of The BRAVE Way Podcast, Pastor Jeff Schwarzentraub sits down with William Wolfe—former White House staffer and leader of the Center for Baptist Leadership—for a candid and urgent conversation about courage, conviction, and the call to action for today's church. From praying over President Trump in the Oval Office... To standing against radical legislation at the Colorado...

In this powerful episode of The BRAVE Way Podcast, Pastor Jeff Schwarzentraub sits down with William Wolfe—former White House staffer and leader of the Center for Baptist Leadership—for a candid and urgent conversation about courage, conviction, and the call to action for today's church. From praying over President Trump in the Oval Office... To standing against radical legislation at the Colorado...

In this powerful episode of The BRAVE Way Podcast, Pastor Jeff sits down with former NFL quarterback and broadcaster Brock Huard for a raw and inspiring conversation about faith, family, and calling. Brock opens up about his journey from pro football to sports media, and now into coaching at Valor Christian High School. He shares how a "holy stirring" moved him and his family from Seattle to Denve...

In this powerful episode of The BRAVE Way Podcast, Pastor Jeff sits down with former NFL quarterback and broadcaster Brock Huard for a raw and inspiring conversation about faith, family, and calling. Brock opens up about his journey from pro football to sports media, and now into coaching at Valor Christian High School. He shares how a "holy stirring" moved him and his family from Seattle to Denve...

In this powerful and passionate message from the BRAVE Church Warrior Summit, Pastor Travis Johnson brings a fiery challenge to the men of God: Stop following Jesus at a distance. Get close. Get bold. Get unembarrassed.  @pastortravisjohnson  From hilarious Alabama greetings to sobering truths about culture, politics, and the spiritual battle we face, Pastor Travis weaves personal stories, nationa...

In this powerful and passionate message from the BRAVE Church Warrior Summit, Pastor Travis Johnson brings a fiery challenge to the men of God: Stop following Jesus at a distance. Get close. Get bold. Get unembarrassed.  From hilarious Alabama greetings to sobering truths about culture, politics, and the spiritual battle we face, Pastor Travis weaves personal stories, national moments, and biblica...

In this episode of The BRAVE Way Podcast, we continue our Warrior Summit speaker series with Brock Huard—former NFL quarterback and bold follower of Jesus. From a handwritten prayer as a middle schooler… To surviving a life-threatening car crash… To NFL teammates gifting a car to their team chaplain… Brock shares raw, hilarious, and powerful stories that reveal how God uses every part of our journ...

Pastor Jeff emphasizes the importance of taking spiritual "pit stops" in our lives, just as he had to pull over when his car broke down, to allow God to work on our hearts and prepare us for our journey. Drawing from biblical examples like Moses and Elijah, Pastor explains how these moments of isolation and reflection can lead to personal growth and renewal, urging men to recognize their weaknesse...

Pastor emphasizes the importance of taking spiritual "pit stops" in our lives, just as he had to pull over when his car broke down, to allow God to work on our hearts and prepare us for our journey. Drawing from biblical examples like Moses and Elijah, Pastor explains how these moments of isolation and reflection can lead to personal growth and renewal, urging men to recognize their weaknesses and...

For the next few episodes we will be showing the main speakers from our Men's conference in January of 2025. First up is Ken Graves. Pastor Ken Graves passionately addresses the congregation, emphasizing their identity as part of God's kingdom and the importance of being proactive in their faith. He urges the men to stop being lazy about engaging with the Word of God, likening it to a buffet where...

For the next few episodes we will be showing the main speakers from our Men's conference in January of 2025. First up is Ken Graves. Pastor Ken Graves passionately addresses the congregation, emphasizing their identity as part of God's kingdom and the importance of being proactive in their faith. He urges the men to stop being lazy about engaging with the Word of God, likening it to a buffet where...

Pastor Jeff and Pastor ⁠ @malachiobrien  ⁠ discusses the need for spiritual revival, emphasizing that those who need it the most often act as if they require it the least. They reflect on the importance of maintaining a hunger for God's presence, even in the face of disillusionment, and highlights that prayers made for the church today can have lasting effects that outlive us. Furthermore, they en...

Pastor Jeff and Pastor ⁠Malachi O' Brien⁠ discusses the need for spiritual revival, emphasizing that those who need it the most often act as if they require it the least. They reflect on the importance of maintaining a hunger for God's presence, even in the face of disillusionment, and highlights that prayers made for the church today can have lasting effects that outlive us. Furthermore, they eng...

In a recent podcast, Pastor Jeff and Pastor Doug discuss their experiences with church planting and ministry challenges. They reflect on the importance of adaptive leadership, especially as church plants grow and transition from survival to health, and share insights on trusting God amidst uncertainties. Doug emphasizes the need for authentic community and the role of prayer in church growth, whil...

In episode 16, Pastor Jeff and Ken reflect on the importance of authentic ministry and the journey that leads to a deeper understanding of the Gospel. They discuss the concept of the 'slave Bible,' highlighting the dangers of selective teachings that omit crucial biblical truths and encourage pastors to proclaim the whole counsel of God. Both pastors share their experiences in ministry, emphasizin...

In this podcast, Pastor Jeff and Ken reflect on the importance of authentic ministry and the journey that leads to a deeper understanding of the Gospel. They discuss the concept of the 'slave Bible,' highlighting the dangers of selective teachings that omit crucial biblical truths and encourage pastors to proclaim the whole counsel of God. Both pastors share their experiences in ministry, emphasiz...

In a time when culture demands compromise, Pastor Jeff Schwarzentraub and Pastor Travis Johnson issue a powerful call to action: it's time for wartime pastors to rise. In this bold and unapologetic conversation, they challenge believers to step beyond their comfort zones and engage in the spiritual and cultural battle for truth. This episode confronts the growing tendency to separate faith from ci...

In a time when culture demands compromise, Pastor Jeff Schwarzentraub and Pastor Travis Johnson issue a powerful call to action: it's time for wartime pastors to rise. In this bold and unapologetic conversation, they challenge believers to step beyond their comfort zones and engage in the spiritual and cultural battle for truth. This episode confronts the growing tendency to separate faith from ci...

This podcast explores the journey of faith from legalism to grace, emphasizing the importance of understanding God's unconditional love and forgiveness. Pastor Jeff shares personal experiences and biblical insights to illustrate how believers can grow in their relationship with Christ, not perfectly, but increasingly. He addresses common struggles such as doubt, church hurt, and the challenges of...

Pastor Jeff emphasizes the importance of understanding and embracing one's unique spiritual gifts as a pastor, rather than trying to emulate others. Each pastor is designed differently and should focus on their calling to serve, whether as an evangelist, teacher, or in other roles, while remaining obedient to the Holy Spirit's guidance. He challenges the notion of conformity within church leadersh...

Pastor Jeff emphasizes the importance of understanding and embracing one's unique spiritual gifts as a pastor, rather than trying to emulate others. Each pastor is designed differently and should focus on their calling to serve, whether as an evangelist, teacher, or in other roles, while remaining obedient to the Holy Spirit's guidance. He challenges the notion of conformity within church leadersh...

Pastor Jeff and Brian Bonn discusses the importance of rest and rejuvenation for maintaining personal effectiveness and overall well-being. He shares his journey of learning to step back from work, emphasizing that taking breaks can lead to greater insight and productivity, as illustrated by the analogy of "sharpening the saw." Pastor Jeff highlights the significance of engaging in fulfilling acti...