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The Jim Bradford Podcast
A Weekly podcast of conversations with Pastor Jim Bradford. Each conversation focuses on life, faith, and leadership. We hope it helps you grow as a whole person and to minister out of a real depth of spirituality. Hosted by Chase Replogle.
Episodes
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A Conversation on Joshua
The book of Joshua tells the story of a new generation and a new effort to enter and take the promised land. Joshua, taking the leadership mantle from Moses…
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A Conversation on Deuteronomy
We're continuing our series looking at each book of the Bible. In today's episode, Pastor Jim explores the background and themes of the book of Deuteronomy…
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A Conversation on Numbers
Continuing our series of conversations on the books of the Bible, today, we discuss the fourth book of the Torah, Numbers. The book of Numbers, often…
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A Conversation on Leviticus
Continuing our series of conversations on the books of the Bible, today, we discuss the third book of the Torah, Leviticus. Many readers struggle to make it…
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A Conversation on Exodus
As we continue our series looking at each book of the Bible, we come to the second book of the Torah, Exodus. Its story of Moses and the escape of the Hebrews…
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A Conversation on Genesis
We begin our new series of conversations through the Bible by discussing the opening book of Genesis. What are the major themes and key concepts? Pastor Jim…
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Closing Reflections on the Pastoral Letters
In today's episode, we wrap up our series looking at the pastoral letters of 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus. Pastor Jim reflects on the major themes of the letters…
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Avoiding Foolish Controversy
As we have seen Paul do many times before, he again returns to the topic of controversy, specifically a charge to avoid foolish controversies. Pastor Jim…
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How to Practice Submission
Submission is not just a disciple, it's a practice formed in our reception of the gospel. We have been changed by the power of the gospel. The father's love…
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The Challenge of Submission
No one likes to talk about submission. It's one of the challenges of following Christ. He calls us not only to submit to His Lordship but to submit to those in…
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Holiness and the Return of Christ
Having worked through various relationships in the church, Paul encouraged Titus and the church at Crete to turn away from worldly passions. Paul called them…
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Paul's Advice to Slaves and Masters
The Bible was written in a very different age and time. One of the challenges of studying scripture is learning how to understand its meaning then and now…
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Paul's Multi-Generational Advice to Men and Women
Paul was a pastor at heart. He understood how to preach and how to correct false teaching, but he always had his eye on the community life of the church. In…
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The Constant Challenge of False Teaching
As we continue our look at Paul's letter to Titus we see that the church in Crete was also facing false teaching. It was different from the false teaching…
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Leadership in the Church
The church at Crete was not very old, but it was growing. Part of Titus's task was to appoint new leaders to help shepherd that growth. Paul wanted to make…
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More Than a Profession
As we begin the book of Titus, we take a closer look at Titus's assignment in Crete. Paul opens with a long introductory sentence in which he describes himself…
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An Introduction to the Letter to Titus
It's a new year, and we have a new series of conversations to kick off this week. Over the past year, we've been slowly working our way through the pastoral…
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Jim Bradford and Anthony Matrone in Conversation
In this week's episode, we're continuing our mini-series of conversations with the staff of Central Assembly. Pastor Anthony Matrone joins us to talk about his…
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Jim Bradford and Carter McDaniel in Conversation
We're continuing our mini-series over conversations in which we've invited new voices onto the podcast to talk about ministry, team relationships, and growing…
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Jim Bradford and Don Tucker in Conversation
Over the next few weeks, we've invited some new voices to join us on the podcast. These conversations are a chance for us to discuss the relational dynamics of…
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Paul's Final Words to Timothy
In today's episode, we're finishing up our look at Paul's letters to Timothy. We take time to discuss Paul's final words and to also reflect on what lessons…
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Feeling Alone in Ministry
As we near the end of Paul's second letter to Timothy, Paul begins to further explain his personal situation. Paul knew he was close to death and found himself…
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The Good Fight and Finishing the Race
Paul realizes that his death is near. To quote his words, he is being poured out like a drink offering. But Paul has fought the good fight, and he encourages…
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Keep Your Head
As Paul moves toward the end of his letter, he gives Timothy a series of short pieces of advice: keep your head, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist…
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What Their Itching Ears Want to Hear
Paul gave Timothy encouragement to be faithful in preaching the word. But Paul wasn't naive. He knew that not everyone would listen. Instead, many would be…
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Preach the Word
Chapter four of Paul's second letter to Timothy is full of familiar phrases. Perhaps at the top of that list is Paul's charge for Timothy to preach the word…
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Equipped By Scripture
It's one of the most famous verses from 2 Timothy. "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in…
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Continue in What You Have Learned
Paul has been detailing the corruption and spread of false teaching. He has been warning Timothy about it. And again, he highlights his own suffering in the…
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Corruption of Leadership
Having dealt with general false teaching, Paul also gives attention to the corruption of leadership. False teaching leads to abusive and corrupt behavior…
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Characteristics of the End Times
Having repeatedly turned his attention to false teaching, in 2 Timothy 3, the Apostle Paul turns his attention to characteristics of the end times. Paul…
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Avoiding the Temptation of Controversy and Quarreling
Quarreling was a topic the Apostle Paul repeatedly returned to in his pastoral letters. He warned Timothy not to get drugged into endless quarreling and…
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Flee The Evil Desires of Youth
Paul had previously encouraged Timothy to not be discouraged by his youth. In a culture that honored age and wisdom, Timothy's age must have made him feel…
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The Spreading Danger of False Teaching
One of Timothy's primary pastoral tasks at Ephesus was dealing with the spread of false teaching. It's not the first time Paul has brought up the topic, but he…
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As One Approved by God
Paul briefly returns again to the topic of quarreling. It's a topic that seems to have been at the forefront of Paul's concerns. It's easy to get caught up in…
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Paul's Hymn for Those who Suffer
As Paul continues to help TImothy better understand the reality of suffering, he turns to what may have been an early hymn of the church. Paul calls it another…
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The Meaning of Surrender
As Paul continued to warn Timothy about coming suffering, he feared that Timothy would be tempted to give up. You would expect Paul to talk about commitment…
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Insights into Suffering
In describing suffering and the endurance that produces good from it, the Apostle Paul offered Timothy three images: the solider, the athlete, and the farmer…
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In Suffering, Our Strength is Grace
As we continue our look at Paul's second letter to Timothy, we come back to the topic of suffering. Paul knew physical suffering, but he also knew the…
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Sharing in the Suffering
Paul wrote his second letter to Timothy during a season of suffering. Paul knew his death was coming soon. He asks Timothy to share in his suffering. Paul was…
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Fan Into Flame the Gifts
As we continue our look at 2 Timothy, we discuss Paul's encouragement to fan into flame the gift Timothy had received. Paul understood that what lay ahead for…
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Spiritual Drift and a Legacy of Faith
Paul and Timothy shared a strong friendship. Paul even remembers Timothy's tears when they last parted. Their relationship is just one of the things Paul urges…
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The Place of Blessing
Having completed our look at Paul's first letter to Timothy, we're next turning out attention to Paul's second letter to Timothy. Pastor Jim explores the…
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A Charge and an Encouragement for Ministry
In today's episode, we take a look at Paul's final charge and encouragement to Timothy. Paul urges Timothy to press on, to fight the good fight, to avoid…
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Conflict, Controversy, and Money
As leadership issues were central to the challenges Timothy faced in Ephesus, it's not surprising false teaching was at the center of it. These false teachers…
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Slaves, Masters, Work, and the Right Kind of Attitude
In today's episode, we explore Paul's advice to slaves and masters. It's a complicated situation but while it seems so different from our own day, Pastor Jim…
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Recognizing When Someone is Ready for Leadership
As we continue our look at 1 Timothy, we address Paul's warning that Timothy should be slow to lay hands on new leaders. Appointing leaders was one of the…
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Leadership Failures and the Church
Paul repeatedly returns to the topic of leadership. Timothy faced real challenges in sorting out false teaching, removing greedy leaders, and raising up those…
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A Leader Worthy of Double Honor
As we continue to look at Paul's letter to Timothy, we come back to the topic of leadership. Paul returns to the topic because it's one of the greatest…
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Caring for Needs in the Church
Paul had some very specific advice for how Timothy should handle needs in the church. There were apparently problems with how the church at Ephesus was caring…
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Pastoring People as the Family of God
We often talked about the challenges Timothy faced in leading the church at Ephesus. Timothy was charged with ending false teaching and developing leaders. But…
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Paul's Concluding Coaching Advice to Timothy
Pastor Jim has called chapter four of 1 Timothy one of the Bible's most important chapters on leadership. Paul builds his advice to Timothy to the final line…
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Paul's Advice for Growing Influence
One of the challenges Timothy faced in Ephesus was attacks on his influence. Paul recognized that to be effective, Timothy would have to earn the trust and…
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The Personal Habits of Leaders
Paul has spent much of his letter to Timothy addressing organizational leadership questions and the spread of false teaching in the church. But Paul abruptly…
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Facing False Teaching in the Church
The church at Ephesus was overrun with false teaching. Paul left Timothy to face these challenges and encouraged him to remain strong and committed to the task…
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Conducting Yourself in the Household of God
In this week's episode, Pastor Jim takes a closer look at Paul's call for Godly conduct within the household of God. We discuss the meaning of godly conduct…
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Elders, Deacons, and Evaluating Your Own Qualifications
As we continue our look at 1 Timothy, Pastor Jim describes the differences between Elders and Deacons and Paul's expectations for each role. We also discuss…
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The 15 Qualifications of Leadership
In today's episode, Pastor Jim takes a closer look at Paul's list of leadership qualifications. We work through the entire list as a kind of checklist, both…
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The Noble Task and Its Qualifications
In this week's episode, we continue our look at 1 Timothy by turning to Paul's qualifications for church leaders. Paul introduced that list with his second…
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The Holy Spirit and the Call to Ministry
As we wrap up the second chapter of 1 Timothy, we pause to talk about how the Holy Spirit empowers all people for ministry. Pastor Jim explores the well-known…
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The Question of Women in Ministry
In this week's episode, we continue our look at 1 Timothy 2. It is perhaps the most difficult section of Paul's writings and central to the chapter is Paul's…