Ministry Minded

Bradley Gray

A podcast that seeks to marvel at the mercy of God that meets us in our messy ministries. www.graceupongrace.net

  1. Why the Church Should Laugh More with Tommy Woodard

    MAR 27

    Why the Church Should Laugh More with Tommy Woodard

    In this episode, I’m delighted to welcome pastor, actor, and comedian Tommy Woodard to the show to talk about how faith and comedy overlap, and the role humor plays in the Christian life. Far from being a religion of stoic robots, Christians ought to be known for their laughter. Together, Tommy and I talk about comedy as a vehicle for grace and authenticity, and processing sorrow and loss, and ultimately why the church should laugh more. Tommy is the lead pastor of New Church in Edmond, Oklahoma, where he lives with his wife and children. Besides pastoring, Tommy is also the founder of the 231 Collective, which was formerly The Skit Guys, where he endeavors to create sacred, excellent, joy-filled stories designed to make people laugh, think, and see God’s love in new ways. He’s also produced and acted in several faith-based projects, including Family Camp and The Forge. You can follow him on Facebook and Instagram. Resources 231 WorshipGod’s Chisel Remastered, The Skit GuysThe Skit Guys Archive, YouTube“Should We Be Laughing Right Now?,” article by yours truly“Laughing with Moses All the Way to the Promised Land,” article by yours trulyFinding God in the Darkness: Hopeful Reflections from the Pits of Depression, Despair, and Disappointment, Bradley Gray Sponsor You can support Ministry Minded by buying some coffee from Fresh Roasted Coffee, a locally owned and operated coffee house in the heart of Central Pennsylvania that produces the freshest coffee and delivers it at peak drinkability. Use the offer code “GRACE10” at checkout to get a discount on your next order. Buy some coffee today! Credits Intro music: It Just Makes Me HappyComposer: DJ Quads, soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quadsLicense: Creative Commons (BY-NC 3.0), creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/Music powered by BreakingCopyright: breakingcopyright.com Get full access to Grace Upon Grace at www.graceupongrace.net/subscribe

    1h 5m
  2. Grief and Glory in Light of the New Heaven and New Earth with Jordan Moody

    MAR 13

    Grief and Glory in Light of the New Heaven and New Earth with Jordan Moody

    In this episode, I’m joined once again by friend and pastor Jordan Moody to talk about his new book about heaven and eternity, and the hope that heaven offers to those who are walking through grief and loss. Far from being some Pollyanna escapist’s hope, heaven fills believers with purpose and hope, both now and for the future. Jordan is the lead pastor of Hope Fellowship Church in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, where he lives with his wife, Jamie, and their four kids. He’s the author of Heaven & Earth: Awakening Hope for Eternity with God. You can follow him on Facebook and Instagram. ResourcesHeaven & Earth: Awakening Hope for Eternity with God, Jordan Moody Jesus and the Tree: A Holy Week Study, Jordan Moody Finding God in the Darkness: Hopeful Reflections from the Pits of Depression, Despair, and Disappointment, Bradley Gray SponsorYou can support Ministry Minded by buying some coffee from Fresh Roasted Coffee, a locally owned and operated coffee house in the heart of Central Pennsylvania that produces the freshest coffee and delivers it at peak drinkability. Use the offer code “GRACE10” at checkout to get a discount on your next order. Buy some coffee today! CreditsIntro music: It Just Makes Me HappyComposer: DJ Quads, soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quadsLicense: Creative Commons (BY-NC 3.0), creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/Music powered by BreakingCopyright: breakingcopyright.com Get full access to Grace Upon Grace at www.graceupongrace.net/subscribe

    1h 5m
  3. Vanity, Vapor, and God’s Gift of Joy with Josiah Ott

    FEB 27

    Vanity, Vapor, and God’s Gift of Joy with Josiah Ott

    In this episode, I sit down with my friend and fellow pastor Josiah Ott to talk about what it means to be a young pastor and how preaching and studying the book of Ecclesiastes changed his life. The turbulence of our days isn’t anything to slough off. But what keeps pastors and churches grounded is the Word of God and the deep current of joy that courses through its pages and promises. Click here to watch the video version. Josiah is the lead pastor of Grace Chapel in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, where he lives with his wife and their three kids. He’s the author of From Vanity to Joy: How Ecclesiastes Changed My Life & Could Change Yours Too. You can follow him on Substack, Facebook, and Instagram. Resources From Vanity to Joy: How Ecclesiastes Changed My Life & Could Change Yours Too, Josiah Ott Finding God in the Darkness: Hopeful Reflections from the Pits of Depression, Despair, and Disappointment, Bradley Gray Sponsor You can support Ministry Minded by buying some coffee from Fresh Roasted Coffee, a locally owned and operated coffee house in the heart of Central Pennsylvania that produces the freshest coffee and delivers it at peak drinkability. Use the offer code “GRACE10” at checkout to get a discount on your next order. Buy some coffee today! Credits Intro music: It Just Makes Me HappyComposer: DJ Quads, soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quadsLicense: Creative Commons (BY-NC 3.0), creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/Music powered by BreakingCopyright: breakingcopyright.com Get full access to Grace Upon Grace at www.graceupongrace.net/subscribe

    1h 23m
  4. Lightbulb Moments in Marriage with Dr. Emerson Eggerichs

    FEB 13

    Lightbulb Moments in Marriage with Dr. Emerson Eggerichs

    In this episode, I’m thrilled to be joined by author, speaker, and founder of Love and Respect Ministries, Dr. Emerson Eggerichs, to talk about some lightbulb moments that comprehensively change our views of love, marriage, and relationships. Drawing on Scripture and decades of counseling experience and research, Dr. Eggerichs shows how couples can move from presumption and conflict to understanding and grace. Click here to watch the video version. Dr. Eggerichs is an internationally known public speaker on the topic of male-female relationships. He has authored many books, including the national bestseller Love & Respect, which is a Platinum and Book of the Year award winner, selling over two million copies. He is also the Founder and President of Love and Respect Ministries, along with his wife, Sarah, who serves as Vice President. Married since 1973, they live in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and have three adult children. Resources Lightbulb Moments in Marriage: 12 Biblical Perspectives for Successful and Satisfied Couples, Emerson Eggerichs Love & Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs, Emerson Eggerichs Finding God in the Darkness: Hopeful Reflections from the Pits of Depression, Despair, and Disappointment, Bradley Gray Sponsor You can support Ministry Minded by buying some coffee from Fresh Roasted Coffee, a locally owned and operated coffee house in the heart of Central Pennsylvania that produces the freshest coffee and delivers it at peak drinkability. Use the offer code “GRACE10” at checkout to get a discount on your next order. Buy some coffee today! Credits Intro music: It Just Makes Me HappyComposer: DJ Quads, soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quadsLicense: Creative Commons (BY-NC 3.0), creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/Music powered by BreakingCopyright: breakingcopyright.com Get full access to Grace Upon Grace at www.graceupongrace.net/subscribe

    58 min
  5. Status, Social Perfectionism, and How the Gospel Frees You to Try with Griffin Gooch

    JAN 30

    Status, Social Perfectionism, and How the Gospel Frees You to Try with Griffin Gooch

    In this episode, I’m joined once again by writer, professor, and fellow Substack-er, Griffin Gooch, to talk about navigating expectations as young leaders, the crippling effects of social perfectionism, the paralyzing fear of failure, and how the gospel relieves all those pressures. It’s Jesus’s good news that frees believers from status-driven achievement, giving them grace and courage to try, fail, and grow. Click here to watch the video version. Griffin is currently working on a PhD in theology from the University of Aberdeen. He is also an adjunct professor at Northpoint College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Apart from his Substack, Griffin’s writing has been featured in other outlets, such as Christianity Today, Mere Orthodoxy, Inkwell, and Ekstasis. Griffin and his wife, Tiffany, live in Kalamazoo, Michigan. You can follow him on Instagram. Resources“Your Ethics Might Be Making You a Terrible Person,” Griffin Gooch “The Art and Science of Reading Deeper,” Griffin Gooch “We Haven’t Lost Our Attention Spans Yet,” Griffin Gooch Do Not Lose Heart: An Assault on Apathy, Griffin Gooch Finding God in the Darkness: Hopeful Reflections from the Pits of Depression, Despair, and Disappointment, Bradley Gray SponsorYou can support Ministry Minded by buying some coffee from Fresh Roasted Coffee, a locally owned and operated coffee house in the heart of Central Pennsylvania that produces the freshest coffee and delivers it at peak drinkability. Use the offer code “GRACE10” at checkout to get a discount on your next order. Buy some coffee today! CreditsIntro music: It Just Makes Me HappyComposer: DJ Quads, soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quadsLicense: Creative Commons (BY-NC 3.0), creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/Music powered by BreakingCopyright: breakingcopyright.com Get full access to Grace Upon Grace at www.graceupongrace.net/subscribe

    1h 13m
  6. Church Hurt, Pastoral Burnout, and Hopeful Ministry with Pilgrim Benham

    JAN 16

    Church Hurt, Pastoral Burnout, and Hopeful Ministry with Pilgrim Benham

    In this episode, I’m joined by pastor, author, and professor Pilgrim Benham to talk candidly about the grief and grace that’s found in pastoral ministry. We discuss the necessity of pastoral rest, how to navigate seasons of confusion and hurt in the church, and why ministry is a lifelong lesson in the sufficiency of grace. Click here to watch the video version. Pilgrim lives in Bradenton, Florida, where he lives with his wife and children. He currently serves as the Dean of Students for Calvary Chapel Bible College. You can follow him on Facebook, Instagram, and Substack. ResourcesThe Unnecessary Pastor: Rediscovering the Call, Eugene Peterson Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places: A Conversation in Spiritual Theology, Eugene Peterson Finding God in the Darkness: Hopeful Reflections from the Pits of Depression, Despair, and Disappointment, Bradley Gray SponsorYou can support Ministry Minded by buying some coffee from Fresh Roasted Coffee, a locally owned and operated coffee house in the heart of Central Pennsylvania that produces the freshest coffee and delivers it at peak drinkability. Use the offer code “GRACE10” at checkout to get a discount on your next order. Buy some coffee today! CreditsIntro music: It Just Makes Me HappyComposer: DJ Quads, soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quadsLicense: Creative Commons (BY-NC 3.0), creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/Music powered by BreakingCopyright: breakingcopyright.com Get full access to Grace Upon Grace at www.graceupongrace.net/subscribe

    1h 32m
  7. On Advent, the Church, and Longing for Christ in the Psalms with Raphael Mnkandhla and Trevor Route

    12/19/2025

    On Advent, the Church, and Longing for Christ in the Psalms with Raphael Mnkandhla and Trevor Route

    In this episode, I’m joined by pastors Raphael Mnkandhla and Trevor Route for a delightful conversation about pastoral ministry, the necessity for community, and the meaning of Advent. Among other things, we talk about the need for brotherhood among pastors and why the Christian life isn’t meant to be an isolated endeavor. We also discuss how the Psalms give the church a language for the Advent season and how the incarnation, shared worship, and the rhythms of the Christian calendar renew hope, strengthen weary faith, and remind us that Christ has come, and will come again. Raphael Mnkandhla pastors City Church in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, where he lives and serves with his wife Heidi and their six children. You can follow him on Facebook, Instagram, and Substack. Trevor also serves on staff at City Church, where he lives with his wife, Kelsey. You can follow him on Facebook. ResourcesCur Deus Homo, St. Anselm On the Incarnation, St. Athanasius Gospel Wakefulness, Jared C. Wilson Finding God in the Darkness: Hopeful Reflections from the Pits of Depression, Despair, and Disappointment, Bradley Gray SponsorYou can support Ministry Minded by buying some coffee from Fresh Roasted Coffee, a locally owned and operated coffee house in the heart of Central Pennsylvania that produces the freshest coffee and delivers it at peak drinkability. Use the offer code “GRACE10” at checkout to get a discount on your next order. Buy some coffee today! CreditsIntro music: It Just Makes Me HappyComposer: DJ Quads, soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quadsLicense: Creative Commons (BY-NC 3.0), creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/Music powered by BreakingCopyright: breakingcopyright.com Get full access to Grace Upon Grace at www.graceupongrace.net/subscribe

    1h 14m
  8. Troubled Consciences and the Comfort of Grace with Jonathan A. Linebaugh

    10/10/2025

    Troubled Consciences and the Comfort of Grace with Jonathan A. Linebaugh

    In this episode, I’m delighted to be joined by author, theologian, and scholar Jonathan A. Linebaugh to talk about his new book The Well That Washes What It Shows, which explores the heart of the Christian message through the lens of the law and the gospel. We also chat about the unity of academic theology and pastoral ministry, the Reformer Thomas Cranmer, and how Scripture’s deepest truths meet troubled consciences with the comfort of grace. Click here to watch the video version. Jono serves as the Anglican Chair of Divinity and professor of New Testament and Christian theology at Beeson Divinity School, Samford University. He is also the author or editor of several books, including The New Perspective on Grace, The Word of the Cross, God’s Two Words, and The Well That Washes What It Shows, all of which you can find on Amazon. ResourcesThe Well That Washes What It Shows: An Invitation to Holy Scripture, Jonathan A. Linebaugh The Word of the Cross: Reading Paul, Jonathan A. Linebaugh God’s Two Words: Law and Gospel in the Lutheran and Reformed Traditions, Jonathan A. Linebaugh “The Gracious Heart of the Sermon on the Mount,” an article by yours truly “Two Words That Make Us Whole,” an article by yours truly Finding God in the Darkness: Hopeful Reflections from the Pits of Depression, Despair, and Disappointment, Bradley Gray SponsorYou can support Ministry Minded by buying some coffee from Fresh Roasted Coffee, a locally owned and operated coffee house in the heart of Central Pennsylvania that produces the freshest coffee and delivers it at peak drinkability. Use the offer code “GRACE10” at checkout to get a discount on your next order. Buy some coffee today! CreditsIntro music: It Just Makes Me HappyComposer: DJ Quads, soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quadsLicense: Creative Commons (BY-NC 3.0), creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/Music powered by BreakingCopyright: breakingcopyright.com Get full access to Grace Upon Grace at www.graceupongrace.net/subscribe

    1h 6m
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A podcast that seeks to marvel at the mercy of God that meets us in our messy ministries. www.graceupongrace.net

Information

  • Creator
    Bradley Gray
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    155
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Bradley Gray
  • Show Website
    Ministry Minded