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New Original Christmas Album: Of Stars & Straw
Check out 1208 Greenwood Church wherever you stream music to listen to our brand new Christmas album, “Of Stars & Straw.” I love producing my friends’ music and bringing it to life on behalf of our church. The 8 tracks that make up this album feature Janae Burchett, Amity Grace, JaiBird, and myself. Here are…
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Something Merry This Way Comes: New Album Out November 28
Our church, 1208 Greenwood, has a new Christmas album coming out on November 28th, called “Of Stars & Straw.” I’m really proud of the eight original songs that four of our artists penned. I think it captures a unique sound for a church album and encompasses the broader elements of the Christmas story that are…
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Let Folly Be Our Cloak: The Cross and the Wisdom of Hobbits
Gandalf once said, “Let folly be our cloak.” It’s a strange kind of battle strategy—yet it’s the same one Jesus used to overthrow evil. What could hobbits and a crucifix possibly have in common?
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You Are Here: Ancient Cosmology
In this message, we journey into ancient cosmology to rediscover our sacred purpose: to make earth look like heaven. Humanity was never an accident—we were created to image God, bring order from chaos, and cultivate a world that reflects His glory.
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Book Suggestion: Drunk in the Spirit by Merrill G. Greene
Merrill G. Greene’s book, Drunk in the Spirit: What the Bible Says About Trance, Ecstasy, and God’s Supernatural Love, is a masterclass, especially because it gives a rare scholarly perspective on the topic of altered states of consciousness. Greene also spends most of his time in Scripture to make his case, while most authors on…
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When Feelings Replace Truth: A Christian Reflection on Political Blindness
In today’s polarized world, “fake news” has become a weapon rather than a warning. During Trump’s presidency, I noticed something unsettling—truth itself began to bend beneath the weight of emotion and allegiance. Dietrich Bonhoeffer once warned that when people surrender their moral discernment to ideology, they become “under a spell.” In this reflection, I explore…
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The Long Walk and the American Work Ethic: Stephen King’s Allegory of Exhaustion
Stephen King’s The Long Walk isn’t your typical dystopian thriller—it’s a brutal mirror of American work culture. Beneath the violence and despair lies a piercing allegory about how our society equates worth with productivity. In this reflection, I explore what the film reveals about our obsession with success, the cost of burnout, and the hope…
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Where the Hungry Are Found
This week, as dozens of cars lined up for our mobile food bank, I was reminded that food is more than a need—it’s a justice issue, a community issue, and a Jesus issue. Wherever the hungry are found, so is Christ—and that’s exactly where his disciples belong.
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Wisdom in the Supernatural Realm: Jesus Revealed
In this message from our Supernatural Series, we explore the mystery of Trinitarian wisdom—what it means to think with the mind of Christ and see through God’s perspective. Discover how true wisdom goes beyond knowledge and rules, becoming a relationship with the Holy Spirit Himself. We unpack the biblical figure of Woman Wisdom (Sophia), examine…
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Between Research and Conspiracy: Walking the Fine Line of Biblical Curiosity
There’s a fine line between Scriptural research and Scriptural conspiracy. Pastors and teachers can easily get hooked on the thrill of uncovering “hidden truths,” but not every bold interpretation is faithful or factual. This reflection explores how our desire to impress others—or to feel uniquely insightful—can distort our reading of Scripture, and why discernment and…
Jamin Bradley 