What if our modern theology of politics is far too simple—and dangerously wrong? The Bible doesn’t paint a picture where every ruler is handpicked by God in a neat, predictable way. Instead, it reveals a cosmic drama of spiritual powers, human leaders, and seats of authority that can be used for justice—or deeply abused. To…
Goliath is not the only giant mentioned in the Bible. The story of giants is interwoven from the time of Noah all the way to David’s reign and it’s an important element that makes sense of a lot of confusing questions we still ask today. Listen to this episode on the 1208GREENWOOD webpage or by subscribing…
In John-like fashion, the narrative of Revelation is interrupted again with another side story. But side stories are not unimportant. They help bring the whole narrative together. And just who are the main characters of this story and why are they important? That’s what we cover in today’s message. Listen to this episode on the…
Jesus didn’t just preach on enemy love, he demonstrated it for us. Looking out at those who accused and murdered him, he cried out from the cross “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do” (Lk 23:34). Just imagine putting an innocent man in an electric chair and him saying that to all…
My good friend Erin and I just did our first episode for a new podcast called, The Erinvironment. She’s an environmental scientist who currently lives in Scotland where she got her masters, and I’m an urban pastor from Michigan. We thought the intersection between science and Christianity could be a fun conversation and so we just…
God did not just tell us to love him, but to love our neighbors as well. “Not the neighbors you pick out,” farmer-poet Wendell Berry would say, “but the ones you have” (Berry, Wendell. “The Futility of Global Thinking.” Harper’s Magazine. September 16, 1989, p. 22.) Jesus makes the process simple: start with the people you have…
My lullaby-esque album, Whisper Hymns, is now available on Apple Music, Spotify, and most other popular streaming sites (and still on its way to others). This acoustic album consists of a bunch of old public domain hymns sang quietly and slowly. To some extent it had to be. I turned the recording volume up so loud…
About a month ago I shared my testimony of meeting the Holy Spirit with Ypsilanti Free Methodist Church. They have it up on their podcast should you desire a listen. This message holds my new favorite preaching blunder: When I accidentally insulted an old Bible name that someone at the church had. Fortunately, she came…
Two things I’ve always enjoyed doing: Writing music and making people laugh. This has always made any attempts at a serious music career kind of strange, since on one hand I write a lot of serious worship music (I’m working on a new project right now) and on the other I like to write a…
It’s sweet to receive a word from God, but it can be bitter to deliver it. You may want to read through Revelation 10 before listening to this episode. Listen to this episode on the 1208GREENWOOD webpage or by subscribing to the 1208PODCAST on iTunes, Spotify, or Google Play.
Jamin Bradley 
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