The Word Network Podcast

Jesse Bradley is the Co-Founder of Just Choose Hope (justchoosehope.org) and he serves as the lead pastor of Grace Community Church, (graceinauburn.com) a multigenerational and multicultural church family in the greater Seattle area.

He is a speaker, author, evangelist, and former professional athlete. Jesse was an atheist who came to know Jesus through a religion class at Dartmouth College.

As he was playing professional soccer overseas, his athletic career ended with a tragic illness.

Jesse was fighting for his life for one year, and it took ten years to fully recover, God transformed his purpose and passion, bringing the hope of Jesus to the world.

Jesse graduated with a master’s degree in theology from Dallas Theological seminary.

He presently serves as Chaplain of the Seattle Sounders of Major League Soccer (MLS).

He is a regular guest on NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, and has shared his faith on programs like Good Morning America and the Tamron Hall Show.

Jesse has collaborated with Global Media Outreach for over 15 years, and through many Hope initiatives there have been over 1 million people who have decided to follow Jesus. All glory to God.

His podcast is called The Bonfire, leading people into the presence, word, and hope of God.

Pastor Joe Kirkwood, our founding pastor, has a passion for inspiring believers to walk with God in victory and power. Having served in ministry for forty years, Pastor Joe has a God-given mandate upon his life in the ministry of healing and has seen amazing miracles at the hands of the Lord, including the dead raised.  But, not only that, he is called to train the disciples of Jesus to cooperate with the Holy Spirit in also healing the sick. He is passionate about missions and evangelism; especially our missionary work in Africa, the Philippines and Nepal. Additionally, he ministers weekly in our outreach to the needy through Cornerstone Outreach Center of Amarillo. He provides both inspiring and wise oversight to the people of God.