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Tom Bombadil and Christian Perfection: Lessons from Tolkien and Wesley
Tom Bombadil is one of Tolkien’s strangest creations—powerful, playful, and utterly unaffected by the One Ring. Some see him as comic relief, others as an unsolvable mystery. In this post, I explore how Bombadil’s freedom from temptation can teach us both the beauty and the danger of sanctification—and why Christians must be careful not to…
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New Podcast Episode: Martin and Andy Get Baptized
In this episode of The David’s Promise Podcast, I chat with Martin and his caretaker, Andy, who both recently got baptized!
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God VS the Gods
At 1208 Greenwood Church, we’re exploring the God of gods (Yahweh), the sons of God, and yes, even the “false gods” that are actively working against God’s plans. This isn’t your typical Sunday school lesson—it’s a raw, honest look at why the world feels chaotic and how God is still working through it all.
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From Parasite to Partner: Choosing Love Over Hate
Hatred promises to carry our pain but only drains us like a parasite. Love, however, redeems, heals, and transforms. In Jesus, we find a true partnership that lifts our burdens, renews our hearts, and breaks the cycle of hate.
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I Don’t Know Politics, But I Know Jesus
I don’t speak politically because I know everything about politics—I don’t. I speak because I live in a political world, and when political ideals clash with the heart of Jesus, I cannot stay silent. My voice is not that of a pundit but of a pastor, pointing Christians back to Christ in the midst of…
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Light of the World: When Animation Gets the Gospel Right
Light of the World surprised me with its depth and beauty. Unlike other attempts at gospel retellings, this 2D animated film captures both the heart of Jesus and the art of storytelling. With rich characters, theological insight, and moving animation, it reminded me why story is essential to understanding the gospel.
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The Department of War: When Words Reflect Power and Fear
A Christian pacifist reflects on Trump’s renaming of the Department of Defense, comparing modern leadership to King Saul and calling believers to follow Jesus.
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Best New Music of 2025: The Mid-Year Roundup
From Lecrae’s Reconstruction to Gungor’s Magnificat, Faith Child’s When Faith Feels Far, and the upcoming Breach by Twenty One Pilots, 2025 is already full of powerful new music. Here are my favorite albums of mid-2025, along with some original projects I helped produce this summer.
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Leaving the Shire: A Gospel Beyond the Sheltered Life
Much like the Hobbits who mistook the peace of the Shire for the way of the world, I came to see how my own sheltered life had shaped an incomplete, “white” gospel. Moving between rural towns and the city revealed how diverse, complex, and beautiful the world truly is—and how the gospel must be big…
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Don’t Lose Your Personhood in the Pastor Role
Pastors are more than their role. When ministry demands you sand down your personality to fit a box, burnout is inevitable. God didn’t call a mask—He called you. Learn why embracing your authentic self is essential for healthy, Jesus-centered ministry.
Jamin Bradley 