Jamin Bradley

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

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  • Jesus and the Kingdom We Didn’t Want

    Jesus knew his death was coming for some time. He had come for his own and his own rejected him at every turn. As it ended up, nothing had changed. Isaiah might be accepted as a prophet by Jesus’ generation, but despite the amazing supernatural gifts he displayed, Jesus would not be heeded in his…

  • Mary’s Joy

    NEW EPISODE: In the chaos of the first Christmas, Mary and Joseph faced overwhelming challenges—unexpected journeys, divine interruptions, and unimaginable responsibilities. Yet, in the midst of it all, they found joy by following the signs and wonders God placed before them. In this episode, we explore how their story invites us to trust in God’s…

  • 100 Encounters with the Holy Spirit: Dreamscaping Journal Now Available

    The prophets of the Bible called it “visions.” Christians throughout the centuries have referred to it as “imaginative prayer.” I call it “dreamscaping,” because this practice invites the Holy Spirit to create a landscape for us to meet with him in a daydream. In my new dreamscaping journal, you can document up to 100 encounters…

  • Good News for the Oppressed: The Social Justice Mission of the Incarnate God

    The heavenly and earthly realms experienced a surprising disruption, for the angelic messenger of Yahweh put on flesh and came to earth in the form of a human messenger. He is the prophet of prophets—the greatest messenger of both worlds. Will the earth hear his message now? Will Yahweh’s people finally listen and respond to…

  • Mary’s Peace

    NEW PODCAST: When we look at the themes that Mary sang about in her Magnificat, we realize partially where Jesus’ heart for prophetic justice came from.

  • From Stars to a Stable: How Heaven Led the Wise Men

    At David’s Promise, I pastor adults with diverse abilities. My job there invites me to simplify Bible stories which sometimes helps me to see them in a new and simple light that I sometimes miss when the theologian in me is analyzing every last part of a story. Here’s how I shared the Christmas story…

  • Favorite Albums of the Second Half of 2024

    Your favorite musical curmudgeon is back! Don’t get me wrong—I love music. I just have become increasingly hard to impress over the years. It may be that I have great taste, but it’s most certainly that I’m just old. You can check out the albums that got my attention in the first half here. Below…

  • Angels in the Spotlight: The Rare Group Appearance at Christmas

    A friend of mine has spent over two decades creating and playtesting a game where you role-play as angels. He’s cut through a lot of the cheese that surrounds Christian gaming and media and worked hard to create something fun that truly honors the deep theology that exists around the spiritual realm in biblical scholarship.…

  • Recognizing the Voice of the Spirit of Jesus

    “Hi Mama.” I wonder if the Holy Spirit (also known as the Spirit of Christ) sounded like that the first time Mary heard him speak. What a bizarre spiritual experience she would have had, being the only person in the world to carry Jesus physically in her womb and spiritually in her heart—the same voice…

  • Mary’s Hope

    NEW EPISODE: In this message, Jamin lights the advent candle of hope and talks about how Mary embodied hope, gave birth to hope, and cultivated hope. How do we do the same?