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Are you in the middle of a journey trying to find your purpose? Obliterate the excuses today as we learn how to live with purpose in each and every day. God has a plan for you that brings you fully alive. Are you ready to embrace it? > If this resonates with you, please rate, review, and subscribe where you listen to podcasts. For updates follow me @jessejbradley on all socials and for the latest videos check out my YouTube channel Jesse Bradley. The best is yet to come!

How do we achieve new victories in our relationship with Christ? In this episode Jesse will walk you through the importance of having a mentor, what it means to be different and how you can make room for God in your life. He'll dig into the story of Joshua. You'll be encouraged to set yourself apart for God and trust in his promises. Let's step into new victories together and share stories of how God is working!

In this Bonfire episode, we're covering the story of Elijah, a prophet who carried, lost, and regained his spiritual fire. Maintaining spiritual practices and disciplines is so important in keeping your fire alive. Today we're talking about the dangers that can lead to a loss of spiritual fire. If you've lost your spiritual fire, seek God's presence and guidance... He is faithful to lead you. God is the source of our fire.

Pastor Jesse Bradley discusses the importance of building something meaningful in life, drawing inspiration from the biblical story of Nehemiah. He outlines ten key elements to consider when embarking on a project: listening to God's guidance, creating a clear plan, collaborating with others, making the vision compelling, empowering others, overcoming opposition, protecting the project, remembering God's faithfulness, showing benevolence, and remaining faithful to God. Pastor Jesse emphasizes the importance of each step in the process, from listening to God's guidance to remaining faithful to Him throughout the project.

Today we’re focusing on the transformation of Peter, an everyday person chosen by Jesus. He went from a fisherman, to a “fisher of men.” The Holy Spirit is pivotal in transformation. It’s about the relationship and abiding in Him, surrendering our lives to His presence and guidance in our lives.

God's presence in our lives can change us.. Let's look at Mark Chapter 5 to see how God can deliver us from our struggles and call us to a greater purpose. It is essential that we learn to share our personal stories of faith and transformation to inspire and encourage others. Learn to be intentional about sharing your faith! God's greatest gift to us is his presence - let's learn to lean into it. > If this resonates with you, please rate, review, and subscribe where you listen to podcasts. For updates follow me @jessejbradley on all socials and for the latest videos check out my YouTube channel Jesse Bradley. The best is yet to come!

Are you ready for an inspiring story today? Let's look at Acts 9 and Acts 16. Did you know God can help you if you trapped in sin? He can restore you no matter the journey you've walked. If you lean in and say, "God, I'm ready," he will redirect your steps and bring you into his presence. > If this resonates with you, please rate, review, and subscribe where you listen to podcasts. For updates follow me @jessejbradley on all socials and for the latest videos check out my YouTube channel Jesse Bradley. The best is yet to come!

What's your plan when you are tempted? We are all tempted. Temptation is not sin. Temptation is not from God. Jesus was tempted, but did not sin. We need a plan for when we are tempted. Today we look at how scripture guides you in practical ways to overcome temptation.God's purpose and passion will be ignited when you honor God. When you say no to sin, the fire grows, and you become more alive.

Deep disappointment is common. It can be linked to situations, relationships, outcomes, expectations, and broken promises. This episode looks at 1 Samuel: 30 and David's disappointment. What did he learn during this time about how to receive from God? What habit did he cultivate that changed how he walked through disappointment? Let’s learn together how we can receive from God during our lowest points.

The Bible tells us to be slow to become angry. Anger by itself is not sin. But God tells us to have a long fuse. How can we do that? Let’s walk through some verses today as we see how Jesus deals with his own anger and how we can take practical steps with the help of the Holy Spirit in our own lives!

Are you in stuck in a cycle of doubt? There are three sources to this doubt. There are three ways to get passed doubt. Join Jesse as we look at the lives of seven people in the Bible and how they overcame doubt.

Hope is a joyful and confident hope in something or someone. Where are you placing your hope? Let's take a look at the four elements and expressions of hope. The good news is there is a hope that never runs out that is available for you! Grab hold of it today.