Brad Bloom

Brad Bloom is the president of Lifestyle Media Group, a ministry that develops content to help you connect your daily lifestyle with the Christian faith. In 2003 he founded Faith & Fitness Magazine and today this Christian ministry includes: map – A Travel Lifestyle Magazine, ripen – a gardening lifestyle magazine and Shout! OUTDOOR LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE.

The magazines are all online and all free to equip people globally to BE LIFE – the life of Christ to others. Beyond delivering one-of-a-kind content through the magazines, Lifestyle Media Group provides individuals, entrepreneurs, churches and organization with direct and ongoing training and support to bring robust and transformative ministry to their communities.

Brad is both a researcher and reporter of how Christians are making an influence in today’s culture. His work presents how the Christian faith brings distinct and transformative outcomes to lifestyle industries and communities. Brad has appeared in USA Today, CBS This Morning, Outside Magazine, CBN, Chicago Sun Times, TBN (Indianapolis), REACHgathering, Christian Society for Kinesiology and Leisure Studies, Athletic Business Show, Club Industry, Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference, Christian Scholar’s Review and local media throughout the U.S. and world.

During his career he has done Christian ministry throughout the United States and beyond. Having specialized in media at Anderson University he has traveled throughout the world producing a wide range of media for WHMB/Indianapolis, Del Rey Communications, the Agency for Instructional Technology and now his own business.

Brad is based in coastal Virginia where his wife Kimberly and he host private bespoke lifestyle retreats. Their 3 adult children and their spouses live near them and frequently bring their children (a total of 10 grandchildren for Kimberly and Brad) for a meal, play and fellowship.

You can use the CONTACT US form to schedule him to speak at your church, organization, group, community gathering or event or for insights for news stories.

 

Brad Bloom

Brad Bloom is the president of Lifestyle Media Group, a ministry that develops content to help you connect your daily lifestyle with the Christian faith. In 2003 he founded Faith & Fitness Magazine and today this Christian ministry includes: map – A Travel Lifestyle Magazine, ripen – a gardening lifestyle magazine and Shout! OUTDOOR LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE.

The magazines are all online and all free to equip people globally to BE LIFE – the life of Christ to others. Beyond delivering one-of-a-kind content through the magazines, Lifestyle Media Group provides individuals, entrepreneurs, churches and organization with direct and ongoing training and support to bring robust and transformative ministry to their communities.

Brad is both a researcher and reporter of how Christians are making an influence in today’s culture. His work presents how the Christian faith brings distinct and transformative outcomes to lifestyle industries and communities. Brad has appeared in USA Today, CBS This Morning, Outside Magazine, CBN, Chicago Sun Times, TBN (Indianapolis), REACHgathering, Christian Society for Kinesiology and Leisure Studies, Athletic Business Show, Club Industry, Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference, Christian Scholar’s Review and local media throughout the U.S. and world.

During his career he has done Christian ministry throughout the United States and beyond. Having specialized in media at Anderson University he has traveled throughout the world producing a wide range of media for WHMB/Indianapolis, Del Rey Communications, the Agency for Instructional Technology and now his own business.

Brad is based in coastal Virginia where his wife Kimberly and he host private bespoke lifestyle retreats. Their 3 adult children and their spouses live near them and frequently bring their children (a total of 10 grandchildren for Kimberly and Brad) for a meal, play and fellowship.

You can use the CONTACT US form to schedule him to speak at your church, organization, group, community gathering or event or for insights for news stories.

 

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