Jamin Bradley

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

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  • Why I’m Annoying About Politics: A Pastor’s Perspective on Faith and Policy

    “Why does Jamin have to be so annoying about politics?” If you’re asking that question, you’re not alone because I’m with you. A younger version of myself never expected me to get a degree in theology and social justice. I’ve never followed politics that closely, and I still don’t always know what the best policies…

  • One Nation, Under God? Examining the Gospel in Political Cheers

    I was scrolling through TikTok yesterday when I bumped into a livestream of one of Trump’s rallies. After severely addressing migrant criminal networks, he declared, “I’m here calling for the death penalty for any migrant that kills an American citizen or a law enforcement officer.” My heart sunk in horror as the crowd erupted in…

  • Leveling Up in Faith

    NEW PODCAST EPISODE: Faith goes a long way with God and comes with reward, both now and in the age to come. Do you want to level up to a place where God can trust you with more? Then how might you handle what he’s entrusted you with in the here and now?

  • Learn How to Do Holistic Deliverance Ministry this Saturday

    Me and my friends from The Exorcist’s Bestiary are going to be teaching on the topic of deliverance at 1208 Greenwood Church this Saturday from 2pm-8pm for our annual Reveal Conference. Use the code “jaminbradleycom” to save a couple bucks on already cheap tickets. The Bible offers much to learn about casting out demons, but…

  • Political Theology Gone Wrong: How Bad Platitudes Lead to Worse Politics

    When we get overwhelmed by politics, we often resign ourselves to making some kind of generic theological statement to deal with our anxiety. Because voting is a grey space, we resort to such platitudes to remove ourselves from any culpability we might feel for choosing our candidate. I’d like to address a few such platitudes…

  • Sorting the Boxes: Christian Politics on Gender and Identity

    Today, I invite you into another political conversation, in hopes that we might think a little more clearly about the issues that Christians often vote around. In this post, I want to give the church some thoughts about the topics of gender and identity. (1) I have two main boxes that I sort political engagement…

  • The New Fake News: When Criticism of Trump Becomes a Mental Diagnosis

    I rolled my eyes in 2017 when I came across an article judging Melania for wearing stilettos to Texas to meet citizens in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. “Wearing heels is not a moral issue,” I once preached from the stage of my church, despite the fact that I didn’t support Trump. “If we draw…

  • Divine Inspiration and Creative Collaboration: C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and the Creative Power of the Holy Spirit

    The following information is taken almost entirely from two great books: Bandersnatch: C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and the Creative Collaboration of the Inklings by Diana Pavlac Glyer and Tolkien Dogmatics : Theology through Mythology with the Maker of Middle Earth by Austin M. Freeman. C.S. Lewis turned away from Christianity in his teen years and…

  • Beyond the Extremes: Reexamining the Church’s Pro-Life Ethics

    Abortion is an incredibly divisive issue, and it’s typically only talked about in extremes. In this post, I’d like to assist the church in thinking a little more widely and clearly on this important topic. (1) Like many in the church, I understand that all life is sacred. Every human being is made in the…

  • When the Church Bows to Policies: Trump, Power, and the Price of Character

    “It’s not about character, it’s about policies.” I received this comment several times on my last political post. On the one hand, I’m grateful that Christians who are voting for Trump are more openly recognizing his faults this time around. But on the other hand, I’m troubled that Christians have decided that character doesn’t matter…