Jamin Bradley

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

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  • The Enchantment of Underland: When Lies Sound Like Truth

    The Witch-Queen of Underland always gets my attention in C.S. Lewis’s Narnia book, The Silver Chair. With a little bit of magic, she uses conversation to slowly enchant the protagonists to believe the most ridiculous things: There is no Overland, just the Underland beneath Narnia. There is no sun; you just saw a lantern and…

  • The Same Spirit, a World Away

    While worshipping at a Charismatic Baptist Church in Scotland this morning, I felt the Holy Spirit pulse through me out of nowhere during a song. I wondered what was going on when a congregant caught me off guard seconds later. “Hi. I think the Holy Spirit gave me an image for you when you walked…

  • Holy Circuits and Eternal Light: Tech in the Kingdom Come

    What if the new creation isn’t all harps and horses, but instead features redeemed technology glowing with divine purpose? In this imaginative reflection, we explore how the tools of our modern world—computers, cars, synthesizers, even AI—might find their place in God’s restored Kingdom. Drawing inspiration from Narnia’s lamppost, born from a crossbar thrown in fear,…

  • Terribly Practical: The Witchcraft of Using People

    Some people treat others like tools—only valuable if they’re useful. But the Bible tells a different story: you were made in God’s image, not to be used, but to be loved and partnered with. Jesus shows us a better way.

  • A Dem Fine Woman: The Allure of Sin in Narnia

    Jadis, the White Witch of Narnia, is a chilling portrait of sin—beautiful, powerful, and deadly. Even those who escape her grasp often remember her with unsettling fondness. This post explores the deceptive beauty of sin, the cycle of temptation, and the need to stay close to Aslan to leave it behind for good.

  • The Magician’s Sin: Uncle Andrew and the Ethics of Inquiry

    C.S. Lewis used the character of Uncle Andrew to explore how scientific inquiry can veer into dark territory when ethics are cast aside. In this reflection, we examine Lewis’s critique of vivisection, the overlap of science and the occult, and what true dominion looks like in a world created by a loving God.

  • Deep Magic and Deeper Meanings: Reading Narnia with New Eyes

    Join me on a journey through Oxford as I revisit the world of C.S. Lewis and explore the spiritual depth of Narnia. In this series, I reflect on how the Holy Spirit can illuminate hidden meanings in Lewis’s work—even beyond what he may have intended. There’s always more to the story when deep magic is…

  • Anxious Like Jesus

    Jesus tells us not to be anxious—but how do we actually live that out when anxiety feels like it’s running the show? In this honest and hope-filled message, Jamin shares his own story of wrestling with fear, and how surrendering to God helped him find peace in the storm. He also considers how Jesus himself…

  • Crowd Control and Christology: A Study in the Messianic Secret

    Why did Jesus sometimes hide his miracles and tell people not to speak of them? In this post, we explore how the Gospels—especially Mark—present Jesus as intentionally concealing his power to avoid the crushing fame and danger that miraculous healing and resurrection would bring. Through the story of Jairus’ daughter, we consider what happens when…