pastorbytes with Pastor Jason Bruns

Discipleship and mentoring are critical to to our spiritual growth. God commands us to be disciples and to share his hope to others. Listen to this episode to understand some practical tools and expectations for discipleship and mentorship.  

Change can be one of the most frustrating things we can go through. People give up on change because they fail so many times. Listen to this episode to better understand how change comes about. 

The new heaven has been explained in detail with scripture. But what about today? Where is heaven and what will it be like? Listen to this episode and receive more insight on the topic oh Heaven.

The law and the grace of God is a topic of confusion for many Christians. We have a tendency to bounce from law to grace; instead of understanding each in its own context. Listen to this episode and learn a purpose for both law and grace. 

Being disciplined by a church or church leadership is a difficult topic. However Church Discipline is necessary if we want to hold true to the word of God

Worship music can be a great topic of discord in the local church. Listen to this episode for a different approach and understanding of worship music.  

Worship is crucial to our spiritual growth. What does worship look like, how should we begin? Listen to this episode and get a glimpse of what worship consists of. 

Sometimes when we fail God it seems like we don't know how to pick up the pieces. King David knew what it was like to fail God but somehow remained "the man after God's own heart." Listen to this episode to learn biblical principles for overcoming failure.  

Do you or someone you know continue to fall into discouragement or disappointment? Listen to this episode and learn how rewrite your story, and help others rewrite theirs. 

Boundaries are Gods way of protecting his people. Listen to this episode and learn how to get strife and turmoil out of your life. 

Guilt, shame, conviction, and condemnation can be very difficult to discern . Listen to this episode to properly diagnose each behavior. 

Arminianism and Calvinism have been one of the greatest theology debates in church history. Listen to this episode to get a broad understanding of where these debates begin.  

We have all battled with forgiving ourselves and forgiving others. Listen to this episode to learn principles of biblical forgiveness. 

Temptation is something that has to be dealt with on a daily bases. Listen to this episode for a few biblical principles to help you overcome this struggle. 

Why has the Bible been translated in so many different ways? Why shouldn't we just stick to one translation. Which when should I use? Listen to this episode and get the answers to these questions. 

The Mark of the Beast has been a hot topic for decades. Listen to this episode to get a practical application on one viewpoint of "The Mark." 

What signs should we be looking for to know when the Lord is coming back? Listen to this episode to learn some of the signs that are already taking place. 

Have you ever thought about entering into Gods rest? How can we fight the good fight and enter into Gods rest at the same time? Listen to this episode and learn how to enter into Gods rest- through principles found in the "Feast of Trumpets." 

God wants to use his power through your life. We are vessels designed for the masters use. Listen to this episode and learn how the "Feast of Pentecost" can teach us how to allow Gods power to work through us.  

The feasts of the bible offer great spiritual insight and biblical principles. Listen to this episode to hear truth found in the feasts. 

There is a great deal of spiritual and symbolic parallels that are found in the feasts and festivals, of the Bible. Listen to this episode and learn how to practically apply the the principles of the feast of "unleavened bread" to our spiritual life.  

What is our invitation to according to scripture? What invitation should we be sharing with others? Listen to an invitation according to one of the greatest prophets of all time; Isaiah.

Our world is experiencing unprecedented "Hysteria." Paul was no stranger to these kinds of times. In the middle of a very difficult time, Paul decided to make some goals for himself. Listen to this episode and hear what goals we could set-in this time of adversity.   

Learning about biblical feasts are a great way to understand our Christian faith. Listen to this episode to learn more about the Passover. 

Sometimes we can get stuck in negative emotions. Listen to this episode to learn how to overcome being "stuck" in emotions that can hinder you from being God wants you to be.  

Sometimes people offend us and hurt us. Listen to this episode and find out the biblical way to deal problems that happen in the church, and outside the church. 

Culture and Church are two totally different world views. Listen to this episode and learn principles that you can apply to you daily life to grow spiritually- as God intended for us to grow. 

If you have ever been abused you know how difficult it can be to overcome the emotional hurt. Listen to this episode to learn some practical steps for overcoming the abuse. 

Suicide is an American epidemic. How can we help prevent this growing catastrophe? Listen to this episode for biblical insight, and a model for treatment.  

Continued teaching of the meaning of the remainder of the gates in Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah.  

Did you know that each gate in Jerusalem has a significant meaning? Listen to this episode to learn how these meanings can help us rebuild our life in Christ.  

Have you ever wondered why some people don't get "it'? Listen to this episode to understand a few reasons why sometimes Christianity seems to fail.  

Can being a "Good Girl" have consequences? How do we know when too nice- is too nice? Listen to this episode and learn some valuable principles from the life of Sarah. 

Codependency is rampant in our society. Internet, television and reality shows have exalted and even encouraged some very dangerous behaviors and sinful attitudes. Listen to this episode to better understand the abuser- and how to help individuals caught in this trap.  

There is a direct attack on the word of God. Listen to this episode and learn some of the common attacks that our culture-and the devil are currently using against the word of God.  

Grief is the greatest of all emotions. Depression, Anxiety, and nearly ever other disorder can be traced back to grief. Listen to this episode and hear our guest "Rick Unruh" share some special insight and personal testimony on this difficult topic. 

Have you ever wondered why the voice inside your head is negative and discouraging? This can be caused by a wrong way of thinking or an unclear conscience. Paul addressed the conscience in Hebrews 9. Listen to this episode to learn how free yourself and others  from this toxin.  

Have you been in a lopsided relationship? Maybe you are having to rescue someone from destruction continually. Listen to this episode and learn some right and wrong ways you can help or hurt- the person being rescued.   

The Law is a controversial subject. Listen to this episode and learn more about the different laws in scripture;and our ultimate call into biblical Christendom.   

There are many modern misconceptions about the biblical Law. Wasn't the Law done away with? How should we look at the Law? Does the Law pertain to the Christian life? Listen to this episode to properly understand these questions. 

God made us a triune being just like Him. We are made up of three parts: spirit, soul, and body. Listen to this episode to better understand the different divisions and functions of the soul.  

Have you ever been in a difficult relationship with someone? Do you ever wonder why some people are easier to love than others? Listen to this episode and discover what a biblical attachment style looks like. 

Have you ever served God out of obligation rather than gratitude? Have you doubted yourself because of failure or weaknesses? Have you tried to help people but cannot seem to motivate them to change? Listen to this episode and find out how to prevent being caught in these traps that satan has set before us.  

What does success look like to you? Solomon is one of the first examples of wisdom and success that we hear about in the church. Listen to this episode to learn some modern misconceptions we have about the success of Solomon. 

Have you ever known anyone that was irresponsible? Responsibility avoidance is an epidemic in america. Listen to this episode and learn practical-biblical steps in helping yourself, or others overcome this roadblock in life.      

Why did God allow evil? Why doesn't God stop people from hurting others? Where is this loving God? Listen to this episode and hear some practical advice on how to answer these questions; and how God, in his infinite wisdom will actually use these "evil" things for our good.  

Do you want to know God more? Have you ever struggled with "how to relate" to God? In this episode hear some reasons people struggle with relating to God and 3 ways to encounter God deeper.  

Do you know your enemy? One of the greatest mistakes we make is not knowing how to defeat or greatest enemy. Listen to this episode and understand the biblical model of overcoming our "greatest enemy" which is outlined in the book of Esther. 

Learn the first steps in a Christian holistic approach to helping people through struggles, disorders, and life issues. Sometimes it is hard to know where to start when someone asks us to help them with personal problems. In this episode you will learn one way to approach the "whole" person in helping with a problem. SPEC is a wonderful acronym to remember when helping people. You will also be able to apply these principles to your own issues.   

All of us are prone to pain. In this episode listen to some practical advice on overcoming hurts, wounds, and scars.  

Did you ever wonder where to start investing, saving, and giving? Listen to this episode and hear biblical advice on where to start. Special bonus track "Forever Mine" by Chad Boney. "We should never give up His love because He has never given up on us! He has been there for us time after time. He has promised to be ours forever!" Chad Boney