Ronnie McBrayer

Dreams That You Dream, Part 4

In Part 4 of Ronnie's series "Dreams That You Dream" on the life of Joseph, he takes on the "Best Worst Things" that can happen to us. Trouble has a way of creating new pathways, redirecting our lives in ways we could not have imagined. 

Dreams That You Dream, Part 3

In Part 3 of Ronnie's series on the life of Joseph, it is "Life in the Pits." Ronnie makes the point that “Life and God aren’t the same things, and should not be confused with each other." While God is good, just, and loving, there is no guarantee that life will be the same.

Dreams That You Dream - Part 2

So, you think your family is dysfunctional? Wait until you meet Joseph's!
 
In this second part of "Dreams That You Dream," Ronnie takes on the "Biblical Family," revealing that it's a model not always worth imitating.

Dreams That You Dream - Part 1

This is the Introduction to a series of talks on the life of Joseph. "Dreams That You Dream" is an exploration of faith, resilience, and writing the long story that is your life.

The Magnificent Defeat

Borrowing the title from Frederick Buechner's book, The Magnificent Defeat is the an examination of the wrestling match between God and the patriarch Jacob. It is an episode that shows the necessity of both struggle and surrender.

Behind Every Beautiful Thing

On the anniversary of Vincent Van Gogh's death, Ronnie profiles the painter by looking at his life, his early call to ministry, and how Vincent's suffering was the catalyst for the genius of his art. 

Knocking on Heaven's Door

A look at Jacob's encounter with God at Bethel - and how God is everywhere - though we are usually unaware. Ronnie invite listeners to open their eyes, ears, and hearts to the Wondrous More.

Building Better Bridges

In this talk Ronnie takes on the seeming collapse of today's society, and challenges listeners to see the collapse as an opportunity to build something better in its place.

A Garden in the Wilderness

In this Independence Day talk, Ronnie tells the story of Roger Williams: Anglican, Puritan, Heretic, Founder of Rhode Island, Baptist, Seeker, and defender of religious liberty. Williams' life and work remind us that the Kingdom of God is "a garden in the wilderness" of the current empires.

The Twelve

Using the Twelve Disciples as a guide, in the talk Ronnie shows how unity is possible - not because everyone simply decides to get along - but because of how the way of Jesus becomes the primary identifier for those who follow him.