Papa Joe Bradford Speaking Fee, Schedule, Bio & Contact Details

Papa Joe Bradford

The inspiration behind the feature-length film: "Unconditional"

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Nashville, TN, US

Papa Joe Bradford

Biography

One morning when Joe and his wife Denise moved into one of Nashville's inner-city communities, they found their neighbor, a little deaf girl, staring through the window of their front door. Denise gave her candy and the girl left, only to return with her brothers and sisters. Denise gave them all candy as well. In a week's time, about fifty children came to Joe and Denise's door. But it wasn't just candy that the children wanted. They needed help in other ways. In whatever way they could, Joe and Denise began to help these children with basic necessities, as well as with schoolwork and emotional needs. With a background in musical performance and orchestration, Joe and Denise formed a choir of inner-city children, children from their own neighborhood, and others. It was at one of these choir rehearsals that they came to understand their life's purpose. A young girl with a swollen eye came late to a rehearsal and approached Joe. She had been hit by her angry, drug-addicted mother and was frightened and in pain. Joe comforted her and prayed for her. When the little girl's sister saw this, she came up to Joe and asked the question: Will you be my daddy? Before Joe could answer, another little girl walked up and asked the same question: This continued as child after child surrounded Joe asking him the same question. Deeply moved, Joe embraced them all. That day he became "Papa Joe," and he and Denise dedicated their lives to helping children in need. In 2005, Papa Joe and Denise founded Elijah's Heart, a non-profit organization, whose mission is to show love and bring aid to underprivileged children and their families. Today, they are actively uniting with others throughout the country to raise awareness about desperate situations in our own nation and to inspire a great movement of love in action. Along with his role as executive director of Elijah's Heart, co-producer of Unconditional, and author of Love or War? Choose Love, Papa Joe is an inspired teacher and loves the Word of God. Reflecting the passion and wisdom of the Lord, Papa Joe is an inspirational speaker, gifted to motivate others to fulfill their unique God-given callings. Being led by the heart and love of the Father, Papa Joe seeks to inspire people to realize and passionately grasp hold of their giftings and purpose so they too can begin to take bold steps down their very own walk of love.

In the 19 years we have been bringing in speakers for our event I would have to say that Papa Joe ranks near the top. We've heard nothing but positive comments from many of the crowd that attended. Papa Joe will hold a special place in our memories.

Branch County Men of Integrity

It exceeded out expectations. We were really pleased with the turnout and I hope that Papa Joe enjoyed his visit with us at least as much as we did.

Open Heaven Ministries

In the nineteen years we have been bringing in outside speakers for our event I would have to say that Papa Joe ranks near the top. We’ve heard nothing but positive comments from many of the sell out crowd who attended. Papa Joe will hold a special place in our memories of the Steak Out in years to come. Thank you for facilitating his appearance!

Branch County Men of Integrity

Papa Joe speaking to our students was a landmark moment. He was dynamic and engaging, bringing a smile to every face, and inspiration to every heart. Students normally disinterested by school planned events were fighting over the mic to ask him questions.

Lancaster Christian Academy

Papa Joe is not just traveling around speaking about his life or his movie but he lives it by being a walking testimony of the unconditional love of our heavenly Father. Thank you, Papa Joe, for blessing us with your testimony.

Under His Wings, Inc.

I would not hesitate to recommend him to speak to any group of students. Whether they are at risk or not, every student (and adult!) can be inspired by Joe's message of redemptive, unconditional love.

LEAD Academy

Papa Joe Bradford was invited to speak to our community. What was most impressive to me was the passion and love that exudes from Papa Joe. He embraces and shares the way that God has worked in his life and inspires others to love in the same way he does

Franklin Road Academy

It is on few occasions that I meet people who are as humble as Papa Joe Bradford. He is professional yet warm, witty yet wise. His ear to hear and share the deepest need was evident as he engaged the crowd by delivering a heartfelt message. We can’t say enough to reflect his passion and our feelings about him. Amazing.

Wayside Cross Ministries

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