The Jim Bradford Podcast
1) What are the hardest lessons you've learned in ministry?
Ministry is full of both great joys and often great challenges. Today, we're answering listeners' questions about the most challenging lessons of ministry. We'll look at how challenges often change fr...Show More
2) What are you reading and what should I read next?
It's a common adage that leaders are readers. In this week's episode, Pastor Jim and I discuss some of our favorite books and how we stay disciplined in our reading. We hope our conversation helps you...Show More
3) Keeping Your Faith Through Church Hurt
Too many people are hurt by the church and pastoral abuses. The consequences are real, but the greatest loss is the loss of faith that often follows hurt. In our conversation today, Pastor Jim and I d...Show More
4) What is the value of studying in the Holy Land?
In today's episodes, we are answering a listener's questions about studying in the Holy Land. Though it has not previously come up on the podcast, it's a topic both Pastor Jim and Chase are passionate...Show More
5) Serving in One Church for a Long Time
We never know how long God will keep us in one place. God often calls leaders to new work and new places, but there are both benefits and challenges to staying in one calling for a long time. In this ...Show More
6) Why Missions Matters to Every Believer
Most churches participate in giving to support missions and missionaries, but in today's episode, we discuss why missions matter to every believer. We all play a role and bear responsibility for Jesus...Show More
7) Finding Courage to Take Risks
Some people seem to be naturally wired to take risks. Others seem more naturally cautious and risk-averse. Is courage just a personality trait? The scriptures often call us to boldness and to take up ...Show More
8) Balancing Relationships and Administrative Responsibilities in Ministry
The ministry is about people, but there are also plenty of administrative responsibilities in leading a church. For many pastors, the balance between relationships and administration can feel constant...Show More
9) Recognizing False Teaching
We live in the information age. The internet is full of voices, advice, and increasingly theological teaching and commentary. Every day, we're forced to evaluate what is true and who is worth listenin...Show More
10) Raising Children While Serving in Ministry
While you may have a job at a church, our families are also a part of the church community. Sometimes churches can have expectations of the whole ministry family. And sometimes growing up in the pasto...Show More