Understanding the Battle Within: Faith, Grace, and Victory with Brad Church

In this episode of the JDS Podcast, host Mazi Josh sits down with Brad Church — a retired business analyst, author, and a follower of Jesus for over 60 years.Brad’s journey of faith began at just six years old, but what followed wasn’t a perfect, problem-free life. Instead, it was a long and honest struggle to understand what it truly means to live out faith in the real world.Like many believers, Brad wrestled with guilt, self-condemnation, and the pressure to appear “put together” while internally feeling disconnected and frustrated. Despite doing all the “right things” — reading the Bible, praying, and attending church — something still felt missing.That struggle led him to write his book, The Stranger’s Conflict, where he explores one of the most important yet misunderstood aspects of the Christian life: the internal battle between the flesh and the Spirit.In this conversation, Brad breaks down why this conflict exists, why so many believers feel stuck or unworthy, and how God’s grace provides a path not just to forgiveness — but to true freedom, purpose, and victory.If you’ve ever felt like your faith isn’t “working,” or you’ve struggled silently with doubt, guilt, or spiritual frustration, this episode will bring clarity, encouragement, and a renewed perspective on what it really means to walk with God.⸻🔗 Connect with Brad Church: • Book Page (Free Chapter): https://bradchurch.com/stranger/ • Website: Brad Church’s Website • Facebook: Brad Church • LinkedIn: Brad ChurchDownload the first chapter of The Stranger’s Conflict for free and explore Brad’s teachings on living a practical, authentic, and grace-filled Christian life.