"I Am Armed at All Times": A Pastor’s Warning to the American Church

Pastor and Police Officer Brandon Martinez warns that persecution is coming to the American church and explains why he believes every pastor should be armed in the pulpit.In this episode: We sit down with Brandon Martinez, Lead Pastor of Three Tribe Church and an active-duty police officer, for an intense conversation on the intersection of faith, force, and spiritual warfare. Brandon shares his unique perspective on being a "bi-vocational" minister in a patrol car, witnessing death and darkness firsthand, and how he ministers to fellow officers facing suicide and trauma. We tackle the controversial topics of church security (including his viral statement on "sleeper agents"), why Christians must reject "Clock Out Christianity," and the demonic influence of secular music artists like Bad Bunny. Brandon also explains why the Nashville school shooting pushed his family to homeschool and calls on men to reclaim their role as protectors.About Brandon Martinez: Role: Lead Pastor at Three Tribe Church (Florida) & Active Law Enforcement Officer Known for: Bold preaching, church security advocacy, and bridging the gap between the badge and the Bible.⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction: Who is Brandon Martinez? 01:40 - Balancing the Badge and the Pulpit: Can You Do Both? 05:03 - "Clock Out Christians": Why You Can't Leave Jesus at Home 10:13 - The Bible Literacy Crisis: Why Christians Don't Read the Word 14:23 - The Miracle of Starting a Church with No Money 18:03 - Why I Left Social Media Ministry for 2 Years 23:23 - Ministry in a Patrol Car: Praying Before SWAT Raids 31:23 - The Death of a Fellow Officer: Finding God in Tragedy 36:23 - "I Am Armed": Church Security & The Threat of Sleeper Agents 42:23 - Preparing for Physical Persecution in America 48:23 - Protecting Kids: The Nashville Shooting & The Decision to Homeschool 53:23 - The Demonic Agenda of Desensitization (Netflix & Culture) 56:03 - Should Pastors Get Political? (The "Public Square" Argument) 01:03:23 - The Bad Bunny Controversy: Music is Spiritual Warfare 01:06:23 - Brandon’s Legacy: A Faithful Servant📚 Resources Mentioned: Three Tribe ChurchConnect With Zach and Path of the Cross Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@PathoftheCrossPodcast?si=I8aPszhY_vvQbvebFollow Zach "SchuZ" Schumaker: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachschumaker/ X: https://x.com/ZachSchumaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zach.schuz.schumaker TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachschumaker LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachschumaker/Path of the Cross Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pathofthecrosspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574915377314About Path of the Cross: Path of the Cross Podcast bridges the gap between the heart and the mind through raw testimonies and deep theological truth. Hosted by Zach Schumaker, we explore apologetics, Bible history, and the reality of suffering to equip the whole believer. Subscribe to discover not just what to believe, but why it matters.Check out my other shows: The SchuZ Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOMleLQ1xZNiga5HlLG2dkA The Iron Compass: https://www.youtube.com/@TheIronCompassShowHashtags: #BrandonMartinez #PathOfTheCross #ChristianPoliceOfficer #SpiritualWarfare #ChurchSecurity #Homeschooling #BadBunny #BiblicalManhood #EndTimes #FaithAndBlue #ThreeTribeChurch #ChristianNationalism#POTCP Episode #8