Jamin Bradley

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

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  • The Preincarnate Christ: Old Testament Appearances of Jesus

    Amongst God’s heavenly family was a very specific Son of God, who served as a very special angel. He carried the title of the messenger of Yahweh—or the Angel of the Lord. This angel appears many times throughout the Old Testament, but there’s something very different about him. He doesn’t just pass along messages from…

  • The Kingdom Clash: Prophets in a World of Injustice

    Nobody wants to hear the prophets because they have entered Yahweh’s Kingdom of Heaven and returned with a critique of the gods’ Kingdom of Babel. Such a message is especially annoying to the rich and powerful, for Babel has benefited them quite well and they do not desire an alternative way of doing things. Indeed,…

  • Angelic Voices in Human Skin: The Role of Prophets in Yahweh’s Kingdom

    Throughout the Bible, we catch glimpses of Yahweh calling his heavenly family together to meet with him. In such meetings, Yahweh’s family members might report on the affairs of earth that they had witnessed (Gen. 18:20–21; Job 1:6; Zech. 1:10; Matt 18:10), or they might help Yahweh arrange earthly judgments (1 Ki. 22:13–23; Dan. 4:17),…

  • Gods of Chaos: Understanding the Spiritual Forces Behind Injustice

    The supernatural world of the Bible is overflowing with spiritual beings of varied authority, job descriptions, and backgrounds. At the top of this hierarchy is Yahweh himself—Lord of lords and God of gods (Deut. 10:17). He is the creator of Heaven and earth and all that exists. Underneath him are the little-g-gods that he created,…

  • Beautiful, But What Did It Mean? The Case for Comprehensible Art

    I just finished a beautifully illustrated 300-page graphic novel, and I don’t have the slightest idea what it was about. Whenever I turned the page, I felt like I had accidentally turned three pages and missed important elements. I couldn’t understand when time jumped forward. Poetic references either fell flat or required too much of…

  • Christian Suffering

    NEW EPISODE: Many Christians today misunderstand what it means to suffer for Christ, mistaking cultural disagreements or personal offenses for true persecution. Drawing on Paul’s experiences, the ministry of Jesus, and the dynamic between ancient and modern Christianity, we explore how authentic Christian suffering shapes us into either prophets or jerks. In this message, Jamin…

  • New Spontaneous Music: Open Up

    Last week at Spare Oom, I made up a spontaneous song that lasted for about 34 minutes. It traversed into a few different themes, so I spliced it into 12 different tracks, along with a final track that’s the whole thing as one solid track. You can now stream it wherever you listen to music,…

  • When Our Words Are Hijacked: The Case of Bonhoeffer, Jesus, and Misguided Followers

    While the January 6th insurrection was happening, I made a brief post saying, “We told you this was coming.” I was baffled when an adamant Trump supporter liked my post. At first, I thought, “Wow, this has finally gone far enough for them to realize what’s happening!” But then it occurred to me that they…

  • The Intimacy of God

    NEW PODCAST EPISODE: In Philippians, Paul talks about longing to be with God. Jamin uses this to talk about the Christian mystics of old, and their longing for the intimacy, presence, and experience of God. Where are our desires focused?

  • Idolatry, Justice, and Politics: A Pastor’s Drive to Engage in Political Conversations

    So you’ve seen me making a lot of political posts lately… Where should I start to explain this… Hi. My name is Jamin Bradley, and I wear a lot of hats—literally and figuratively. I am a pastor with a prominent supernatural edge. I’m a musical artist and a worship leader who enjoys experimentation. I’ve authored…