Ministry Minded

Bradley Gray
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Ministry Minded Podcast

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

  1. Preaching faithful sermons with Eric Attinger.

    3 DAYS AGO

    Preaching faithful sermons with Eric Attinger.

    In this episode, I am joined by Pastor Eric Attinger to chat about what makes for a biblically faithful sermon and why preachers should preach with an Emmaus Road hermeneutic. Eric serves alongside me at Stonington Baptist Church in Paxinos, Pennsylvania, where he lives and serves with his wife Jade, and their son Rosco. You can connect with him on Facebook. Resources. “Delivering the goods,” an article by yours truly “Rightly handling the word of truth,” an article by yours truly Finding God in the Darkness: Hopeful Reflections from the Pits of Depression, Despair, and Disappointment, Bradley Gray Grace: So Much More Than You Know and So Much Better Than You Think, 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 offer code “GRACE10” at checkout to get a discount on your next order. Buy some coffee today! Credits. Intro music: “Explorers (Instrumental Version)” by The Midnight, The Midnight Music LLC, 2018. Ad music: “Coffee Stains” by Finley, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Get full access to Grace Upon Grace at www.graceupongrace.net/subscribe

    1h 0m
  2. Hitching a ride through the foothills of biblical theology with Chad Bird.

    AUG 30

    Hitching a ride through the foothills of biblical theology with Chad Bird.

    In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I am thrilled to be joined by my friend, Chad Bird, to talk about his new book, Hitchhiking with Prophets, and what it looks like to pursue a biblical theology that is centered on Christ alone. Chad and his wife Stacy live in Tyler, Texas, where he works as a Scholar-in-Residence for 1517. Along with writing, speaking, and teaching, you can also listen to him on the “40 Minutes in the Old Testament” podcast, which he co-hosts with Dan Price. Be sure to connect with him on Instagram and Facebook. Resources. Hitchhiking with Prophets: A Ride Through the Salvation Story of the Old Testament, Chad Bird A Field Guide to the Bible, a 1517 Podcast “The Bible’s panoramic preoccupation,” an article by yours truly The Christ Key: Unlocking the Centrality of Christ in the Old Testament, Chad Bird Limping with God: Jacob & the Old Testament Guide to Messy Discipleship, Chad Bird Finding God in the Darkness: Hopeful Reflections from the Pits of Depression, Despair, and Disappointment, Bradley Gray Grace: So Much More Than You Know and So Much Better Than You Think, 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 offer code “GRACE10” at checkout to get a discount on your next order. Buy some coffee today! Credits. Intro music: “Explorers (Instrumental Version)” by The Midnight, The Midnight Music LLC, 2018. Get full access to Grace Upon Grace at www.graceupongrace.net/subscribe

    1h 9m
  3. On Tolkien, storytelling, and the eucatastrophe of grace with Sam Schuldheisz.

    JUL 31

    On Tolkien, storytelling, and the eucatastrophe of grace with Sam Schuldheisz.

    In this episode, I am joined by pastor and writer Sam Schuldheisz who accompanies me on a short excursion to Middle Earth to chat about the ubiquity of storytelling, especially as it relates to the greatest story of all — namely, the gospel. Along with Tolkien and Lewis, we also talk about the theology of Inklings and the eucatastrophe of God’s grace. Sam pastors Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Milton, Washington, where he lives with his wife and two children. You can follow him on Facebook and Instagram. Resources. “The Inklings: Apostles and Apologists of the Imagination,” Sam Schuldheisz’s 1517 Academy Class “The Inklings,” Sam Schuldheisz at the 2023 HWSS Conference “Law and Gospel and the Imagination,” Sam Schuldheisz “Psalms of Eucatastrophe,” Sam Schuldheisz “Easter with the Inklings,” Sam Schuldheisz Finding God in the Darkness: Hopeful Reflections from the Pits of Depression, Despair, and Disappointment, Bradley Gray Grace: So Much More Than You Know and So Much Better Than You Think, 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 offer code “GRACE10” at checkout to get a discount on your next order. Buy some coffee today! Credits. Intro music: “Explorers (Instrumental Version)” by The Midnight, The Midnight Music LLC, 2018. Get full access to Grace Upon Grace at www.graceupongrace.net/subscribe

    1h 9m
  4. On the nuances of Reformation history and theology with Amy Mantravadi.

    JUN 26

    On the nuances of Reformation history and theology with Amy Mantravadi.

    In this episode, I am joined by essayist Amy Mantravadi as we dive into the particulars of the Reformation movement of the 1500s, the theological and historical ramifications of which are still being unpacked today. We discuss the importance of the Reformation, its impact on preaching, and its continued relevance for modern disciples. Amy lives in Dayton, Ohio with her husband and son. She is an avid writer and historian with two forthcoming historical fiction novels set to be released through 1517 Publishing. You can follow her on Substack and Instagram. Resources. “An Analysis of The Rest is History’s Episodes on Martin Luther – Part One,” Amy Mantravadi “An Analysis of The Rest is History’s Episodes on Martin Luther – Part Two,” Amy Mantravadi “Johannes Agricola and the Distinction between Law and Gospel,” Amy Mantravadi “Luther vs Karlstadt: The Other Leipzig Disputation,” Amy Mantravadi Finding God in the Darkness: Hopeful Reflections from the Pits of Depression, Despair, and Disappointment, Bradley Gray Grace: So Much More Than You Know and So Much Better Than You Think, 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 offer code “GRACE10” at checkout to get a discount on your next order. Buy some coffee today! Credits. Intro music: “Explorers (Instrumental Version)” by The Midnight, The Midnight Music LLC, 2018. Ad music: “Coffee Stains” by Finley, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Get full access to Grace Upon Grace at www.graceupongrace.net/subscribe

    1h 14m
  5. The anchor of historical theology for the local church with Raphael Mnkandhla.

    MAY 22

    The anchor of historical theology for the local church with Raphael Mnkandhla.

    In this episode, I am joined by Pastor Raphael Mnkandhla to talk about the importance of historical theology and church history not only for pastors and theologians but also for everyday disciples of Jesus. Raphael 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 and Instagram. Resources. On the Incarnation, St. Athanasius Know the Creeds and Councils, Justin S. Holcomb Finding God in the Darkness: Hopeful Reflections from the Pits of Depression, Despair, and Disappointment, Bradley Gray Grace: So Much More Than You Know and So Much Better Than You Think, 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 offer code “GRACE10” at checkout to get a discount on your next order. Buy some coffee today! Credits. Intro music: “Explorers (Instrumental Version)” by The Midnight, The Midnight Music LLC, 2018. Ad music: “Coffee Stains” by Finley, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Get full access to Grace Upon Grace at www.graceupongrace.net/subscribe

    1h 34m
  6. On the beauty and blessing of biblical preaching with Kris Estep.

    08/04/2023

    On the beauty and blessing of biblical preaching with Kris Estep.

    In this episode, I am joined by Pastor Kris Estep to talk about the state of preaching in the modern church and why preaching expositionally through the Bible is so important for the good and the health of the local church. Kris Estep pastors Barberville Baptist Church in Waynesville, North Carolina, where he lives and serves with his wife Becky, and their three children. You can follow him on Facebook and Instagram. Resources. The Imperfect Pastor: Discovering Joy in Our Limitations through a Daily Apprenticeship with Jesus, Zack Eswine What Is Biblical Theology? A Guide to the Bible’s Story, Symbolism, and Patterns, James M. Hamilton Jr. Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God, J. I. Packer Lectures to My Students, Charles Spurgeon Preaching and Preachers, D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones Finding God in the Darkness: Hopeful Reflections from the Pits of Depression, Despair, and Disappointment, Bradley Gray Grace: So Much More Than You Know and So Much Better Than You Think, Bradley Gray Sponsor. Ministry Minded is sponsored by 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 offer code “GRACE10” at checkout to get a discount on your next order. Buy some coffee! Credits. Intro music: “Explorers (Instrumental Version)” by The Midnight, The Midnight Music LLC, 2018. Ad music: “Coffee Stains” by Finley, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Get full access to Grace Upon Grace at www.graceupongrace.net/subscribe

    1h 5m
  7. God’s love for unnoticed things, the precariousness of preaching, and a gospel tornado.

    05/05/2023

    God’s love for unnoticed things, the precariousness of preaching, and a gospel tornado.

    In this episode, I share some thoughts on what ought to undergird every sermon and why the good news of the gospel can be likened to a thunderstorm of grace. Resources. “God Goes Belonging,” Sam Bush “Preaching That Connects,” Todd Brewer “Rainstorms and Reformations,” Sam Schuldheisz Grace: So Much More Than You Know and So Much Better Than You Think, Brad J. Gray Sponsor. Ministry Minded is sponsored by 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 offer code “GRACE10” at checkout to get a discount on your next order. Buy some coffee! Credits. Intro music: “Explorers (Instrumental Version)” by The Midnight, The Midnight Music LLC, 2018. Ad music: “Coffee Stains” by Finley, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Get full access to Grace Upon Grace at www.graceupongrace.net/subscribe

    23 min
  8. Determining the timing of Holy Week and the subversive good news of Easter.

    04/21/2023

    Determining the timing of Holy Week and the subversive good news of Easter.

    In this episode of the Ministry Minded podcast, I share a helpful way to make heads-or-tails of the timing of Holy Week, along with some thoughts on the remarkably subversive story of Easter. Resources. “Raised for Our Justification,” Michael Bird “Something to This Story,” David Clay “The Hero Dies in This One,” Sam Bush “Was Jesus in the Grave for Three Days and Three Nights?,” Chad Bird “Did Jesus Rise on the Third Day,” Andreas Köstenberger Theology Is for Proclamation, Gerhard Forde Grace: So Much More Than You Know and So Much Better Than You Think, Brad J. Gray Sponsor. Ministry Minded is sponsored by 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 offer code “GRACE10” at checkout to get a discount on your next order. Buy some coffee! Credits. Intro music: “Explorers (Instrumental Version)” by The Midnight, The Midnight Music LLC, 2018. Ad music: “Coffee Stains” by Finley, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Get full access to Grace Upon Grace at www.graceupongrace.net/subscribe

    27 min
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About

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

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  • Creator
    Bradley Gray
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
  • Episodes
    130
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Bradley Gray
  • Show Website
    Ministry Minded

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