The Jim Bradford Podcast

Hosted by Jim Bradford & Chase Replogle

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Oct 2026

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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.

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November 5, 2026Episode 24834 min

What about aliens?

For centuries, Christian apologetics has focused on familiar questions about faith, science, and the existence of God. But the questions people are asking are changing. Recent disclosures and growing conversations about UFOs and extraterrestrial life have raised some fascinating questions. Are we alone in the universe? Could intelligent life exist beyond Earth? And if aliens do exist, what would that mean for the Christian faith? In this episode of the Jim Bradford Podcast, Pastor Jim explores these questions and considers how Christians can think biblically and thoughtfully about the possibility of life beyond our planet.

October 23, 2026Episode 24731 min

Why does God allow suffering?

Today, Pastor Jim and I are discussing the reality of suffering. For many people, the presence of pain, suffering, and evil in the world presents a significant obstacle to faith. How can a good God allow people to suffer? In this episode, we take a closer look at this difficult question, offering insights from Christian apologetics as well as our perspectives as pastors walking alongside people in the midst of real suffering. We hope this conversation encourages you and helps you grow deeper in your faith.

October 16, 2026Episode 24631 min

Can we trust the scriptures?

Our apologetics series continues this week as we sit down with Pastor Jim to explore the reliability of Scripture. Following last week's discussion on the existence of God, we turn to the question of whether the Bible can be trusted. In upcoming episodes, we'll also tackle questions about suffering and even the existence of aliens. Through these conversations, we hope to strengthen your faith and equip you to thoughtfully engage with questions from your congregation, friends, family, and neighbors.

October 9, 2026Episode 24532 min

Does God really exist?

Pastor Jim has long made apologetics a regular part of his preaching at Central Assembly. In this four-week series, he returns to some familiar questions and takes up a few new ones: Does God exist? Can the Bible be trusted? Why is there suffering? Could there be aliens? The series also explores how apologetics is changing and the questions people are asking now.

September 17, 2026Episode 24446 min

Perspectives on Israel with Wave Nunnally and Yoav Rotem

Pastor Jim and I reference our trips to Israel all the time. It's a place we both love, and one that's been largely closed to visitors these last few years. We had a rare chance to sit down with Dr. Wave Nunnally, who we've both studied under in Israel, along with one of his close friends and Israeli tour guides, Yoav Rotem. We talk about what makes studying in Israel so valuable, and we ask them the questions people are asking about the war.

September 10, 2026Episode 24335 min

What are your book recommendations for discipleship?

Today we’re talking about book recommendations for new believers, but the conversation quickly expands into a broader discussion about reading itself. What role should reading play in the life of a Christian? How can books deepen our faith, sharpen our thinking, and help us grow in wisdom? We also explore practical ways to cultivate stronger reading habits and develop the discipline to read more thoughtfully and consistently.

September 3, 2026Episode 24235 min

Do you ever feel like your sermons repeat themselves?

Anyone who preaches regularly faces the temptation to return to what they already know. Sometimes repetition is unavoidable. Other times, it may be a sign that we need more preparation or need to stretch our own learning. In today’s episode, Pastor Jim and I continue our conversation on preaching. We discuss repetition, why preachers fall into familiar patterns, and how to stay fresh in the pulpit after years of preaching.

August 27, 2026Episode 24136 min

How are you using AI in your preaching?

This isn't the first time we've discussed AI on the podcast, but things are changing fast. Nearly everyone, pastors included, has seen the advice and marketing about how AI will transform their work. But while the tools keep getting better and faster, how we should use AI in pastoring and preaching remains an open question with complicated ethical considerations. In today's episode, Pastor Jim and I explore how we're actually using AI, and where it can help and where it can hurt.

August 20, 2026Episode 24035 min

If you had only one sermon left to preach?

We're taking a few weeks to talk about preaching, and this week we have a great question from a listener that takes us into a conversation on preaching themes, voice, and learning to embrace who you are as a preacher. We hope it's a helpful conversation for anyone who is regularly preaching, teaching, or reflecting on the themes of their life's work.

July 29, 2026Episode 23932 min

How can we lead more generous lives and churches?

While the scriptures often direct our attention to how we spend money and our motivations for generosity, the topic can be uncomfortable for some people. In today’s episode, Pastor Jim describes why generosity matters and how church leaders can cultivate generosity in honest and transparent ways. It’s a helpful conversation for those responsible for teaching and for all who seek to live a more generous life.