Baptists Unleashed

In this episode of Baptist Unleashed, Steve and Melissa Brudnak kick off Season 2 by sharing lessons from 18 years of hosting Living United Couples Retreats, focusing on what makes a retreat truly impactful. They emphasize the importance of a relaxed schedule that balances teaching with couple time. Steve highlights manly leadership to engage husbands and the role of local churches in sustaining change beyond the weekend. Join them for practical insights on building marriages with commitment, love, and purpose.  Perfect for couples or pastors planning their own events!

So much of life involves people.  We need to allow people to grow us, not allow their possible hurtful actions to side track us.  Jesus commanded us to love people!  Join Pastors Steve Brudnak, Jeremiah Metsinger, and Travis Burke as we talk about how awesome people are!

A Thankful Family has a faith that gives a strength to the family which is just plain fun!  Join the Brudnak family as they testify to this reality!

Can you have a great marriage?  Yes! Yes, of course, you can have a great marriage! Join Pastor & Mrs. Brudnak, along with the Metsingers and Potters as they encourage you to choose a great marriage!!!

In this season of Thanksgiving let's take some time to talk about being thankful for our wives!  Men, you should be thankful for your wife and show it by investing into her your love & leadership.  "Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD." ~ Pro 18:22 

Will the election of Donald Trump bring Revival to America?  We need Revival in America, but does that have anything to do with how we vote? Join Pastor Steve Brudnak as he answers these questions, and many more, regarding the election and Revival in America. 

Fearing man above God will trap you!  It will cause you to do foolish things.  Consider & avoid these snares and choose to put your trust in the Lord.  Trusting God over Fearing man will give you joy & abundance!

It's not worth it to fear man.  It will just bring a snare.  Join Pastor Brudnak as he goes back to the roots of what Baptists Unleashed is all about with honest transparency.

Can you say, "My Church" about a congregation of believers?  And if you can, are you just a guest with no responsibility?  This episode we will look at what it means to be part of and committed to your church.

Trials are Awesome?  Is that even possible?  What would make a person say that?  And if they are so awesome, can we let them trouble us?   Or are we called to not feel sorrow over them?  All these questions will be answered in this episode of Baptists Unleashed.

The 2nd Episode of a 2 Part podcast about what it means to be filled with the Spirit.  This episode explores what being filled with the Holy Spirit practically looks like.  Let's take it beyond just something we understand to something we live in our everyday lives!

The Bible commands us to be filled with the Spirit, but what does that mean?  And can I even know that I am filled with the Spirit?  This episode seeks to answer these very questions.

God gave us Pastors in our churches for the perfecting of the saints.  Join Pastor Steve Brudnak as he encourages you to work on being a better church member.

Most compromise happens in a desire to reach people.  This is a lie and should not happen!  Join Pastor Steve Brudnak as he encourages you to reach the world without compromise!

Should Christians really just have preferences?  Our host doesn't think so!  Join him for part 2 as he encourages you to dump your preferences for God lead convictions!

Should Christians really just have preferences?  Our host doesn't think so!  Join him as he encourages you to dump your preferences for God lead convictions!

What are your plans for 2024? How do you use the time God has given you? Join our host, Pastor Steve Brudnak, with Pastor Jason Georges as they with Biblical wisdom & practical application discuss time management, which, as you will learn, is actually eternity preparation.

Pastor Steve Brudnak is joined by his wife, Melissa, sons, Josiah, Jeremiah, and Zac and his daughter-in-laws, Abigail and Madison to talk about family and ministry.  They share the blessing of being a ministry family, as well as, the struggles.  The Brudnaks testify to how important it is to live for and glorify Jesus Christ!

God's grace is infinite!  Join three finite preachers as they  just scratch the surface of God's Grace.   Our host, Pastor Steve Brudnak, is joined by Pastor Jeremiah Metsinger and Evangelist Tim Thompson.  We hope after listing to this discussion you will be more enraptured with Jesus and His wonderful Grace!

What a high calling to be a Man of God (MOG)!  What does that mean and how should the MOG function in the IFB? Join our host, Pastor Steve Brudnak, with Evangelist Dave Young as they answer these questions and more!

Why is the Family So Important? Join our host, Pastor Steve Brudnak, with Evangelist Dave Young as they answer this question that with Biblical wisdom & practical application.

Pastor Steve Brudnak is joined by his mother, Arlene Early, brother, Mark Brudnak, and sister, Jill Pendley to talk about their early years as a family.  Even though it wasn't a typical family, this single parent home was full of blessings to be thankful for!  You will be challenged by accounts of a home filled with love and Jesus Christ!

Your Pastor has spiritual needs, just like you.  Have you ever considered ministering to his spiritual needs?  Join Pastor Steve Brudnak, Pastor AJ Potter, and Pastor Ryan Hayden for part 3 of this important topic.  In this part they encourage you to consider the spiritual needs of your pastor and they give some practical helps in doing it.

Pay the Man!  Should a pastor get paid?  Is it Biblical to pay a pastor?  Join Pastor Steve Brudnak, Pastor AJ Potter, and Pastor Ryan Hayden for part 2 of this important topic.  In this part they work give understanding to what the Bible says about paying the pastor and some very practical helps in doing it.

What can you do as a church to minister to your Pastor and his family?  Join Pastor Steve Brudnak, Pastor AJ Potter, and Pastor Ryan Hayden for part 1 of this important topic.  In this part they try their best to try to give understanding to what it's like to be a pastor.

Prayer is so needed, but difficult.  Join our host, Pastor Steve Brudnak, with Pastor Jeremiah Metsinger and Pastor AJ Potter as they give help and encouragement to pastors and people who have a heart to pray but find it difficult.

Are the Local Church and the Family at odds?  What is a healthy approach to church ministries as a family?  Join Pastor Steve Brudnak, Pastor Jeremiah Metsinger, and Pastor Travis Burke as they discus these questions and much more! [Brief cameo by Pastor Jeff Ferguson]

Are Bus Kids looked down on? Should we put different expectations on them, than the church kids? Are Bus Kids really any different than Church Kids or even Pastor’s Kids? Join our host, Pastor Steve Brudnak, with guests Pastor Jeremiah Metsinger and Pastor Jeff Ferguson as they answer these questions and more!

Is it time or necessary to just call ourselves Independent Baptists and drop the "F" of Fundamentalism?  Join our host, Pastor Steve Brudnak and his two guests, Pastor Jeremiah Metsinger and Pastor Travis Burke as they deal with this question.

Baptists Unleashed is about Being You, surrendered to Jesus, but we must allow ourselves to be influenced by mentors.  Being yourself isn't being rogue, it's being like Jesus made you. He puts people in your life to change you for the good!

Christ wants to use you the way He made you!  You don’t have to be like anyone else.  Let Christ use you!