The Bible says that “God is love,” but Scripture also shows a God that allowed people to die, commanded they be killed, or destroyed them Himself. How do we reconcile the tension between these varying depictions? Join John Bradshaw as he delves into Bible passages that speak to the character of God and address the seeming dissonance between a God who destroys and the God of love.

In 1921, more than 300 people were massacred, thousands were left homeless, and an entire town was destroyed when people turned on their fellow citizens—in the United States of America. Which raises an important question: What kind of person would do that? The answer is surprising. Join Pastor John Bradshaw on location in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as we look at the challenge faced by every person: the sinful heart.

When George Müller founded his first orphanage, not only did he refuse to appoint himself a salary, but he determined that the entire operation be run on unsolicited donations. The success of the orphanages served to magnify God by showing the world that He is, and always will be, faithful. Join John Bradshaw on location in England for the final episode of “Men of Faith.”

John Bunyan spent 12 years of his life imprisoned for preaching without a license. It was during this period of confinement that he penned one of the most influential works in English literature, “The Pilgrim’s Progress.” Join John Bradshaw on location in England and learn how Bunyan influenced generations with his vivid storytelling and deep theological insights, and the relevance his allegorical masterpiece still has for us today.

Once a self-proclaimed “wretch,” John Newton’s conversion led him to become a renowned preacher, abolitionist, evangelical author, and composer of hymns such as “Amazing Grace.” Join John Bradshaw on location in England for the second episode of “Men of Faith” and learn how to respond to God’s grace today and receive a new heart and hope for the future.

In a poignant prayer, Hannah—barren, ridiculed, and anguished—poured out her heart to God, begging for a son. When he arrived, she knew he was a gift from God, and so … she gave him right back. Join John Bradshaw as he examines the depth of Hannah’s faith and the impact her actions had on a nation in the ongoing “Great Characters of the Bible” series.

John Newton's early years were marked by rebellion, sin, and involvement in the slave trade. But through God’s transformative grace, Newton’s life was changed after a storm at sea led to his conversion. Join John Bradshaw on location in England and discover how his newfound faith set him on a path to become both a compelling preacher and an advocate for the abolitionist movement.

John Newton's early years were marked by rebellion, sin, and involvement in the slave trade. But through God’s transformative grace, Newton’s life was changed after a storm at sea led to his conversion. Join John Bradshaw on location in England and discover how his newfound faith set him on a path to become both a compelling preacher and an advocate for the abolitionist movement.