When Setbacks Become Setups: Pastor Jesse Bradley’s Journey from Pro Soccer to Purpose on Exploring the Marketplace S:5 - Ep 23)

Welcome to Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz & Bob Hasson! This week, we welcome Pastor Jesse Bradley , whose remarkable journey takes him from professional soccer to ministry. After a life-threatening illness ended his athletic career, God redirected him into a calling that has impacted thousands through Grace Community Church, chaplaincy with professional athletes, and global initiatives like Just Choose Hope . Jesse also shares insights from his latest book, The Power of the Second Thought , about replacing lies with God’s truth and cultivating hope. Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson explore divine setups —how God uses closed doors, unexpected timing, and unlikely people to position you for purpose, career, and life. Learn how setbacks can become supernatural setups and how to recognize God’s fingerprints on your journey. Whether you’re navigating business, creativity, or personal growth, this episode offers faith-driven strategies, inspiration, and courage for living out your calling in the marketplace. 📌

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When Setbacks Become Setups: Pastor Jesse Bradley’s Journey from Pro Soccer to Purpose on Exploring the Marketplace S:5 - Ep 23) is an episode from Exploring Series with Shawn Bolz by Shawn Bolz.

This episode is 34:31 long.

This episode was published on Dec 8, 2025.

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