The Daily Forge with Braxton Bonds

Everything you do flows from who you believe God is — and who you believe you are. If you see God as a distant judge, you’ll live in fear and hiding. If you see Him as passive, you’ll live on autopilot. But Exodus 34:6-7 gives us God’s own self-description: merciful, gracious, patient, faithful — a Father, not just a Judge. And the enemy knows it. He questioned God’s character in the Garden, and h...

Most of us are starving for God’s voice but terrified of silence. We fill every gap — every drive, every line, every quiet morning — with noise. But Jesus modeled something different: He withdrew. He got alone. He let silence do its work. In this episode, I break down why solitude isn’t passive, it’s a discipline — and one I believe can genuinely reshape how you walk with God. I’ll walk you throug...

How do you know what God wants you to do? In this episode, I unpack three biblical principles that have helped me make major life decisions and discern God’s direction with confidence. 1. Ask God through prayer and fasting. 2. Search the Scriptures for wisdom and truth. 3. Seek counsel from Spirit-filled people who know and follow Jesus. God’s will isn’t something we have to fear or overcomplicate...

I haven’t listened to secular music in almost four years. Not because somebody told me I had to stop — but because I finally started paying attention to what it was doing to my soul. I grew up on it. I knew every word. It shaped how I thought about women, about success, about who I was supposed to be. And for a long time, I didn’t even realize the damage because it just felt normal. But this past...

From the start line in Austin to the hardest moments deep into the race, this episode tells the story of pushing past limits physically, mentally, and spiritually. I share the role my crew played, the mindset and strategy behind the run, and how God met me throughout the journey.

In this episode, I share the story behind preaching my very first sermon in Louisville, Kentucky—and how I even got there is something I could’ve never planned myself. What seemed random at first was actually God working in every detail. This isn’t just a story about preaching; it’s about the sovereignty of God and how deeply He cares for His people. He doesn’t miss moments. He doesn’t overlook ne...

Before I ever took a single step on race day, God had already been moving. In Part 1 of this series, I’m taking you behind the scenes of how I even got to the BPN G1M Last Man Standing — and I can’t tell the story without telling you about God’s faithfulness every step of the way. From the moment I learned about the race to the doors that kept opening when they had no business opening, this episod...

We’re living in a generation obsessed with purpose — vision boards, hustle culture, self-actualization, and finding your “why.” But what if most of what we’ve been told purpose is… is completely wrong? In this episode, we break down the three anchors of a life truly lived with purpose — and they’re not what the world is selling you. We’re talking about the call to know God, to love God, and to mak...

This podcast is for anyone who’s battled anxiety, depression, or felt stuck in their own mind. I’ve been there—feeling lost, overwhelmed, and questioning everything… even my faith. Here we talk about what’s really going on beneath the surface. Is mental health just a disease… or is it sometimes a symptom of something deeper? We dive into identity, spiritual warfare, and what it actually means to s...

In Part 2 of this series on spiritual warfare, we go deeper into what the Bible actually teaches about demons, deliverance, and the authority believers have through Jesus. After my recent experience in Miami and diving into this topic over the last few weeks, I’ve been studying what Scripture says about the Kingdom of God and the battle between light and darkness. Jesus didn’t just preach forgiven...

Two weeks ago I started studying something many Christians avoid talking about — demons, spiritual warfare, and the authority believers have in Jesus. Then something happened that made it very real. While in Miami, a man pulled a gun on me. As I looked into his eyes, something felt deeply wrong. I believe I was encountering someone who was heavily influenced by demonic oppression. In this episode...

Many people believe in Jesus. Far fewer actually follow Him. In this episode, I share 10 spiritual practices that will genuinely transform your life and form you into a real disciple — not just someone who knows about Jesus, but someone who walks with Him daily. These are not complicated or mystical practices. They are the historic, simple rhythms that followers of Jesus have lived for centuries....

Morning quiet time with Jesus isn’t a religious checkbox — it’s where identity is formed, peace is received, and direction is given. In this episode, I talk about why meeting with Jesus first thing in the morning has been the most transformative habit in my life. Before training, before work, before noise — I sit with Him. We’ll talk about: – why mornings matter spiritually – what actually happens...

Most people who call themselves Christians aren’t rejecting Jesus… they’re just not fully following Him either. In this episode, I talk about what the Bible actually says about lukewarm faith and why Jesus’ strongest warning in Revelation wasn’t to unbelievers, but to comfortable, half-in Christians. I walk through 10 honest signs you might be drifting into lukewarm Christianity not to shame you,...

How do you know if it’s God speaking… or just your own mind? In this episode, we walk through five biblical tests to discern God’s voice from your own thoughts or the enemy’s lies. I also share a personal moment where God spoke clearly in my life and what helped me recognize it. We cover the biggest blockers to hearing God and how to posture your heart to listen. Hearing His voice isn’t reserved f...

If you’re a child of God, you already hear His voice — you just might not recognize it yet. In this episode of The Daily Forge, we talk about what it actually looks like to hear from God in everyday life. Not lightning bolts. Not audible voices. But real, steady guidance. We break down the different ways God speaks — through Scripture, inner conviction, wise counsel, open and closed doors, desires...

In Episode 3, we explore the difference between being a Christian by name and being a disciple by life. We look at what discipleship actually meant in the first century—not a label, not church attendance, but a way of life centered around following a rabbi with total devotion. Jesus didn’t invite people to simply believe in Him; He invited them to follow Him. This episode unpacks the three goals o...

Every single moment of every single day, something is forming you. According to Romans 12:2, we are either being conformed to the pattern of this world or transformed into the image of Christ — there is no neutral ground. In this episode of The Daily Forge, we dive deep into how culture is shaping our thoughts, desires, habits, and identity in ways most people never stop to notice. From what we co...

Welcome to the very first episode of The Daily Forge with Braxton Bonds. This episode is an introduction to the heart behind the podcast — the name, the mission, and the story that led to its creation. The Daily Forge was born out of a deep conviction that faith is not meant to be passive, comfortable, or cultural. Following Jesus is not simply about belief, church attendance, or information — it’...