Jul 29 2024 28 mins
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.
He desires to see families and local churches thriving as we abide with Jesus daily. Jesse encourages and empowers people to receive and give hope where they live, work, learn, and play.
His new book is called The Power of The Second Thought and covers how God renews our minds with indestructible hope. Jesse and his wife, Laurie, have four children and a patient dog named Bella.