BRAVE with Pastor Jeff Schwarzentraub: Recent Episodes
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BRAVE with Jeff Schwarzentraub is a daily and weekend 25-minute radio program, a ministry of BRAVE Church in Denver, Colorado. Pastor Jeff is steadfast in his conviction that God loves building His church and is saving, maturing and multiplying BRAVE disciples of Jesus Christ.
Each and every day, Pastor Jeff invites listeners to become BRAVE disciples. He describes BRAVE like this ... “First, we’re bold in our faith. Next we’re resolute in our identity as followers of Christ. Third, we’re authentic in our relationships. Fourth, virtuous in personal character. And finally, we’re engaged in the mission God has assigned to us. That’s BRAVE!”
Jeff is the founder and lead pastor of BRAVE Church, which began with a handful of people in 2010 and now welcomes 1,800 people to its two Denver-area campuses in Englewood and Broomfield. Jeff is also the founder and president of BRAVE Global, which houses a premier year-long internship for young men, an accredited seminary, and a four-month church-planting residency for lead pastors. The goal of BRAVE Global is to train and send men around the world to plant churches and make disciples for the glory of God.
Our culture is dedicated to the pursuit of the pleasure and the belief that truth can be relative. But sadly, these worldly messages can sometimes find their way into the church. In this episode, Jeff Schwarzentraub shares a message about the importance of holding fast to the Word of God and remaining strong in our pursuit of holiness.
There’s a lot to learn from the instruction and correction that Jesus gave to the churches named in the book of Revelation. In this episode, Jeff Schwarzentraub highlights one core lesson that Jesus needed two of these churches to learn a lesson that we should apply to our own lives, today.
In the book of Revelation, Jesus sent a few key messages of encouragement and warning to the churches that needed to hear it. In this episode, Jeff Schwarzentraub shows us that the lessons these churches received are just as relevant and just as necessary to our churches today.
In most areas of life, we’re taught to work hard and give our best performance if we want to succeed. Whether it’s making the right grades or earning the next promotion performance is a key factor. In this episode, Jeff Schwarzentraub reveals a significant warning from the book of Revelation on the dangers of a performance-driven faith.
Through Scripture, God uses the stories and lessons of the past to teach us something relevant and personal for today. In this episode, Jeff Schwarzentraub takes us to the book of Revelation to examine the messages Jesus gave to 7 specific churches, and how these divine lessons can be applied to our lives, today.
We can learn many lessons about the Christian life by simply studying Jesus’ earthly ministry. In this episode, Jeff Schwarzentraub says there are some very important messages for the church that aren’t found in the life of Jesus but rather in the vision of Jesus that we see in Revelation.
In this episode, Jeff Schwarzentraub takes us deeper into the book of Revelation, to gain a better understanding of who Jesus Christ really is and the important message He has to teach us through this final book in the Bible.
Every book in the Bible provides a distinctly important lesson about God and His plan for mankind. In this episode, Jeff Schwarzentraub uncovers the unique image that the book of Revelation offers us of Jesus Christ and the message He has for the church today.
Out of all the New Testament books, the book of Revelation is one that most Christians tend to avoid. In this episode, Jeff Schwarzentraub explains why the last book in the Bible actually has a lot to teach us about Jesus and our relationship with God.
When you think about the book of Revelation, there are probably a few confusing metaphors and prophecies that come to mind. In this episode, Jeff Schwarzentraub reveals how the book of Revelation is much more than a collection of cryptic writings.
The book of Revelation has sparked confusion and contention in churches all across the globe and many Christians would rather ignore the book altogether. In this episode, Jeff Schwarzentraub gives us five key reasons for why we need to study the book of Revelation if we want to grow in our faith.
Every book in the Bible was intentionally and divinely written to teach us something important about our relationship with God. In this episode, Jeff Schwarzentraub explores the book of Matthew and the story of Jesus’ birth to uncover the four essential qualities we need in order to be effective, authentic disciples of Christ.
The stories in the Bible can seem confusing and random at first. But the more we study the Old Testament, the more we discover just how connected these ancient accounts really are. In this episode, Jeff Schwarzentraub explains how the lessons and lineages from across the Old Testament come together to form an intricate introduction to Jesus Christ.
The stories of the Bible don’t just teach us about our past, they teach us about who we are, why we’re here, and how we’re meant to engage with the God of the universe. In this episode, Jeff Schwarzentraub takes us from the book of Genesis through theentire Old Testament to reveal what history is telling us about our future.
The world is full of different nations, made up of many diverse people, who all share the same desperate need for God’s grace and redemption. In this episode, Jeff Schwarzentraub explains how Christians can participate in God’s great plan to save the nations.
As Christians, we all want to accomplish great things for God’s Kingdom, but sometimes we just don’t feel qualified. Thankfully, God’s method of selection is quite different from our own. In this episode, Jeff Schwarzentraub highlights some of the surprising yetdivinely chosen men and women whom God used to create the nation He wanted.
With all the different nations, cultures, and languages of the world, it’s hard to imaginehow the Gospel could ever be heard and understood by such a diversity of people. But in this episode, Jeff Schwarzentraub reveals how God’s plan for salvationreaches beyond borders... and into the very heart of all mankind.
In our culture today, there are many opinions about race, nationality, and personal identity... but what does the Bible have to say about these contentious topics? In this episode, Jeff Schwarzentraub continues a lesson from Genesis on the origins of the nations, the deception of racism, and the heart of mankind.
In today’s world, the subjects of nationality and race play a major part in our social theater... and unfortunately, these topics sometimes bring about more division than unity. But in this episode, Jeff Schwarzentraub shares an important message on what the Biblehas to say about race, ethnicity, and the origins of mankind!
Our world is full of different cultures, ethnicities, and languages. And yet all across the globe God has a unique way of reaching and relating with His people. In this episode, JeffSchwarzentraub explores some ancient biblical history to better understand the origins of the nations, and what they teach us about our connection with God, today.
Our world is broken, corrupt, and full of sin, but despite our rampant disobedience, our Heavenly Father still cares for each and every one of us. In this episode, JeffSchwarzentraub shows us the plans for restoration and promise of protection that God hasmade for our broken world. Learn how to be a part of this redemptive process.
Jeff Schwarzentraub continues an important message about thestory of Noah and the relevant lessons we have to learn from God’s one and only world-wide flood. Join us as we discover how to reestablish the world back to the way God intendedfrom the very beginning.
When the world had become too corrupt, God sent a global flood to mete out His judgment,and offer a second start to mankind. But then God promised this global punishment wouldnever be repeated. So, as mankind continues to fall, the question we have today is how do we reestablish the world the way God intended?
The wrath of God isn’t a popular subject. In fact, many churches today will avoid the topic altogether, and focus exclusively on God’s grace and mercy. In this episode, Jeff Schwarzentraub takes us deeper into the story of Noah’s ark and the great flood to teach us some important lessons about God’s wrath, judgment, and protection for the world.
The story of Noah’s ark is one of the most famous tales in all the Bible. In this episode, Jeff Schwarzentraub explains why this biblical account of a world-wide flood is more than just an exciting story of animals and miracles... it’s actually a vital lesson about God’s judgment for mankind.
When you’re dealing with a disobedient child, it takes wisdom to know when to enforce discipline and when to practice patience. In this episode, Jeff Schwarzentraub explains that when it comes to handling our own disobedience, God is perfectly just, completely holy, and incredibly patient.
Many churches put a great deal of focus on God’s unconditional, eternal love. But when we zero in on this one aspect of who God is, we risk overlooking another equally important quality: God’s holiness. In this episode, Jeff Schwarzentraub highlights the significance and real-world ramifications of God’s holiness.
Discipline can be a touchy subject. Whether it’s regarding school policies, parenting styles, or even our criminal justice system, we all have our own opinions about how and when certain consequences should be administered. In this episode, Jeff Schwarzentraub encourages us to put aside our personal opinions and examine God’s way of handling discipline.
You can learn a lot about yourself by studying your family history. Sometimes, you’ll discover patterns, strengths, and weaknesses that seem to be passed from one generation to the next. In this episode, Jeff Schwarzentraub walks through some biblical genealogies to learn about those who broke the mold and changed their family for the better!
Family histories tend to reveal patterns of behavior passed down from generation to generation. Jeff Schwarzentraub shows us that no matter what our family histories may show, God is offering us the power to set a new course for ourselves, and future generations by simply following Him.