Jamin Bradley

Pastor. Theologian. Musician. Author. Nerd. Exorcist.

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  • A Different Way to “Never Forget”

    “Never forget” should not become a justification for more violence. Remembering 9/11 faithfully means grieving every innocent life lost beneath fallen buildings everywhere and choosing a different path forward.

  • The Cruel Tyrant Jesus the World Has Rejected

    Too often, the world rejects Jesus not because it has seen him clearly, but because Christians have represented him as cruel, power-hungry, and hypocritical. If the church hopes to regain trust, it must honestly confess the ways it has distorted Christ’s character.

  • Saved by Grace, Judged by Works

    Scripture teaches that salvation is a gift of grace, while our faithfulness, obedience, and use of what God entrusts to us matter deeply. Exploring Jesus’ teachings and Paul’s letters, this post considers how God’s rewards reflect both grace and works.

  • Patriarchy Was Never God’s Design | Biblical Equality

    Patriarchy is not part of God’s original design for women and men. Scripture points toward coequal partnership and the restoration of all that sin has distorted.

  • Start at the Roots, Not the Branches | Healing from Sin and Wounds

    Sometimes we beg God to remove a sinful behavior without asking him to heal what lies underneath it. What if freedom begins by letting God address the roots, not just the branches?

  • Beyond Easy Answers to Homelessness

    Housing insecurity is never as simple as offering someone a place to stay. A pastor reflects on the complicated realities of homelessness—and why churches can serve best by partnering with the local professionals already doing this vital work.

  • The Story Changed: Recognizing Abuse in Complicated Situations

    A tense encounter outside a church revealed how easily abuse and manipulation can distort the story we think we are seeing. Reflecting on one woman’s difficult circumstances, this post considers the need for compassionate, wise pastoral care—and offers resources for learning to recognize and respond to abuse.

  • Why We Stay: The Raw Reality of Urban Ministry

    Urban ministry is messy, unexpected, and deeply human. From tense Sunday services to stolen supplies and nearby gunshots, these are the moments that remind us why the work matters: when we serve those in need, we serve Jesus.

  • Car Rides with Strangers: When Compassion Goes Sideways

    Following Jesus into compassionate service can lead to complicated and uncomfortable situations. How do we keep loving others while practicing wisdom, discernment, and healthy boundaries?

  • Loving Our Neighbors When We Cannot Fix Everything

    Churches want to respond compassionately when people in poverty ask for help, but limited resources and complex circumstances can make that difficult. Understanding the tremendous stress impoverished people carry can help us respond with wisdom, patience, and Christlike love.