Fusebox <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Podcast]]> This is Heavy Branches. A podcast where we are focused on growing as disciples, discipling others, and glorifying the God of the Bible. Our name comes from John 15:8, we want to be heavy fruit bearing branches, and so prove we are disciples of Jesus. We hope to encourage others to be heavy branches as well. ]]> This is Heavy Branches. A podcast where we are focused on growing as disciples, discipling others, and glorifying the God of the Bible. Our name comes from John 15:8, we want to be heavy fruit bearing branches, and so prove we are disciples of Jesus. We hope to encourage others to be heavy branches as well. ]]> en-us false <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 1: Intro]]> fbx/07f4f228-3ded-11ee-9aed-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Fri, 18 Aug 2023 13:31:25 -0400 On today's episode, Jacob and Tanner introduce themselves, and their new podcast, Heavy Branches. They hope this podcast will be edifying and encouraging to Christians, as we all strive to bear fruit for Christ. We will be going through the gospel of Luke, starting today with a brief introduction to the book. Thanks for listening! On today's episode, Jacob and Tanner introduce themselves, and their new podcast, Heavy Branches. They hope this podcast will be edifying and encouraging to Christians, as we all strive to bear fruit for Christ. We will be going through the gospel of Luke, starting today with a brief introduction to the book. Thanks for listening!]]> 1336 false 1 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 2: Luke 1]]> fbx/26c54944-4439-11ee-b5ad-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 26 Aug 2023 13:51:14 -0400 Can we have certainty about matters of faith, or does the Christian faith rest on wishful thinking? What is said about the man who is “great in the sight of the Lord?” Do we as the church hold teenagers and young people to a high enough standard when it comes to Biblical literacy and personal faith? Check out today’s episode where Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they begin their series through the gospel of Luke.&nbsp; Can we have certainty about matters of faith, or does the Christian faith rest on wishful thinking? What is said about the man who is “great in the sight of the Lord?” Do we as the church hold teenagers and young people to a high enough standard when it comes to Biblical literacy and personal faith? Check out today’s episode where Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they begin their series through the gospel of Luke. ]]> 2818 false 2 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 3: Luke 2]]> fbx/f482726e-4900-11ee-81e5-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 02 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0400 How can we see God's perfect timing through the birth of Jesus? How much do song lyrics matter when we worship God? Do we set apart a special place in our heart and lives for Jesus? Is there a difference in how the world and the Bible define hope? What areas of life do we need to mature in to be heavy branches? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Luke 2.&nbsp;Person to Person Ministries contact:https://www.p2pm.org/937-840-9072 How can we see God's perfect timing through the birth of Jesus? How much do song lyrics matter when we worship God? Do we set apart a special place in our heart and lives for Jesus? Is there a difference in how the world and the Bible define hope? What areas of life do we need to mature in to be heavy branches? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Luke 2. 

Person to Person Ministries contact:
https://www.p2pm.org/
937-840-9072]]> 4315 false 3 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 4: Luke 3]]> fbx/0dfdaa68-4ebc-11ee-ad5a-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 09 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0400 What is the difference between John's baptism and Christian baptism? Is baptism a work? If so, who is doing the work? What is true, Biblical repentance? Does the Old Testament still matter today? Why does John say that Jesus will baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire? Are genealogies really needed in the Bible? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Luke 3.&nbsp; What is the difference between John's baptism and Christian baptism? Is baptism a work? If so, who is doing the work? What is true, Biblical repentance? Does the Old Testament still matter today? Why does John say that Jesus will baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire? Are genealogies really needed in the Bible? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Luke 3. ]]> 4863 false 4 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 5: Luke 4]]> fbx/48657666-543b-11ee-a6c0-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 16 Sep 2023 04:30:00 -0400 What does it mean to say Jesus is the Christ? What lessons can we learn from Jesus about handling temptation? What can we learn about Satan's different strategies to deceive us? What was so different about Jesus? How does Jesus set the example for our prayer lives today? What can we learn about Jesus' purpose on Earth? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Luke 4. What does it mean to say Jesus is the Christ? What lessons can we learn from Jesus about handling temptation? What can we learn about Satan's different strategies to deceive us? What was so different about Jesus? How does Jesus set the example for our prayer lives today? What can we learn about Jesus' purpose on Earth? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Luke 4.]]> 3101 false 5 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 6: Luke 5]]> fbx/80603ea8-59c1-11ee-988b-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 23 Sep 2023 04:30:00 -0400 Who does Jesus call to be fishers of men? How should we relate to God knowing He is our Creator? Should we really be willing to leave everything behind to follow Jesus' purpose for our lives? How did Jesus handle some of the struggles of His human life? What lengths are we willing to go to in order to bring people to Jesus? How did Jesus prove that He was God? What kind of people is the church made up of? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Luke 5. Who does Jesus call to be fishers of men? How should we relate to God knowing He is our Creator? Should we really be willing to leave everything behind to follow Jesus' purpose for our lives? How did Jesus handle some of the struggles of His human life? What lengths are we willing to go to in order to bring people to Jesus? How did Jesus prove that He was God? What kind of people is the church made up of? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Luke 5.]]> 3483 false 6 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 7: Luke 6]]> fbx/36094e72-5f42-11ee-973a-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 30 Sep 2023 04:30:00 -0400 Do we still hold the Sabbath day as Christians today? What does this chapter teach us about Jesus' prayer life? Who defines what is right and wrong? Is there a wrong time to do good? What promises are given to people who seek Jesus? What promises are given to people who seek their own? Is love anything more than a feeling? Should we judge other people? What makes the fruit we bear good or bad? What foundation should we build our lives on? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Luke 6. Do we still hold the Sabbath day as Christians today? What does this chapter teach us about Jesus' prayer life? Who defines what is right and wrong? Is there a wrong time to do good? What promises are given to people who seek Jesus? What promises are given to people who seek their own? Is love anything more than a feeling? Should we judge other people? What makes the fruit we bear good or bad? What foundation should we build our lives on? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Luke 6.]]> 4411 false 7 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 8: Luke 7]]> fbx/46c66f56-64dd-11ee-81e7-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 07 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400 Are we worthy enough to approach an Almighty God? Does the church encourage people to have a personal faith enough? How does compassion motivate Jesus to act? Why does John the Baptist question if Jesus was the Messiah? How can someone enter the kingdom of God today? What is so great about being in the kingdom of God? How much of ourselves should we be willing to give to Jesus? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Luke 7. Are we worthy enough to approach an Almighty God? Does the church encourage people to have a personal faith enough? How does compassion motivate Jesus to act? Why does John the Baptist question if Jesus was the Messiah? How can someone enter the kingdom of God today? What is so great about being in the kingdom of God? How much of ourselves should we be willing to give to Jesus? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Luke 7.]]> 4008 false 8 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 9: Luke 8]]> fbx/40e1f806-6a5c-11ee-b16e-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 14 Oct 2023 04:30:00 -0400 Why did Jesus teach in parables? How does the condition of our heart affect the fruit we bear? How can we shine the light of the gospel? How does Jesus show His authority over creation? What are demons? Where do they come from? Do demons obey Jesus? Can the dead be raised? Jacob, Tanner, and their first special guest discuss these topics and more as they go through Luke 8. Why did Jesus teach in parables? How does the condition of our heart affect the fruit we bear? How can we shine the light of the gospel? How does Jesus show His authority over creation? What are demons? Where do they come from? Do demons obey Jesus? Can the dead be raised? Jacob, Tanner, and their first special guest discuss these topics and more as they go through Luke 8.]]> 4544 false 9 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 10: Q&A]]> fbx/42e6e07c-6fc9-11ee-af80-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 21 Oct 2023 04:30:00 -0400 Does God still work miraculously today? Can Christians perform miracles like the Apostles could? Can demons repent? Are angels or demons offered salvation like people are? Does God implant faith into us, or do we have the free will to choose whether we believe or not? What has God given us to help us in our faith? What can we rely on when trusting God seems so difficult?&nbsp; This week Jacob and Tanner take a break from going through Luke to discuss several questions that have came in for their first Q&amp;A episode. Does God still work miraculously today? Can Christians perform miracles like the Apostles could? Can demons repent? Are angels or demons offered salvation like people are? Does God implant faith into us, or do we have the free will to choose whether we believe or not? What has God given us to help us in our faith? What can we rely on when trusting God seems so difficult?  This week Jacob and Tanner take a break from going through Luke to discuss several questions that have came in for their first Q&A episode.]]> 2717 false 10 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 11: Luke 9]]> fbx/59b582cc-74ab-11ee-8e10-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 28 Oct 2023 04:30:00 -0400 Why did such large crowds swarm Jesus? What does the feeding of the 5000 prove about Jesus? How does Jesus foretell his life on Earth to end? Whose place is it to cast damning judgment on people? What is the most important question people have to answer? Can we follow Jesus and ourselves at the same time? What might we have to give up in order to follow Jesus as He commands us to? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Luke 9. Why did such large crowds swarm Jesus? What does the feeding of the 5000 prove about Jesus? How does Jesus foretell his life on Earth to end? Whose place is it to cast damning judgment on people? What is the most important question people have to answer? Can we follow Jesus and ourselves at the same time? What might we have to give up in order to follow Jesus as He commands us to? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Luke 9.]]> 3240 false 11 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 12: Luke 10]]> fbx/a2efe170-7af6-11ee-94af-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 04 Nov 2023 04:30:00 -0400 What is truly good? Is it important to serve in ministry with other people? Who will be a worker for the Lord's harvest? How does Jesus teach His disciples to pray for the lost? Does that line up with our church prayer lists today? How does a good neighbor act towards others? Who actually is our neighbor? We often choose good things over bad things, but do we choose what is best over what is good? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Luke 10. What is truly good? Is it important to serve in ministry with other people? Who will be a worker for the Lord's harvest? How does Jesus teach His disciples to pray for the lost? Does that line up with our church prayer lists today? How does a good neighbor act towards others? Who actually is our neighbor? We often choose good things over bad things, but do we choose what is best over what is good? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Luke 10.]]> 4464 false 12 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 13: Luke 11]]> fbx/f4032f94-806f-11ee-8667-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 11 Nov 2023 04:30:00 -0500 How does Jesus teach us to pray? Are Christians devoted to prayer today like they were when the church first started in the book of Acts? How does our prayer life affect our ability to bear fruit? How can we know God's will for our lives? Does the gospel produce obedience, or require obedience? What did the pharisees get wrong? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Luke 11. How does Jesus teach us to pray? Are Christians devoted to prayer today like they were when the church first started in the book of Acts? How does our prayer life affect our ability to bear fruit? How can we know God's will for our lives? Does the gospel produce obedience, or require obedience? What did the pharisees get wrong? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Luke 11.]]> 3955 false 13 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 14: Luke 12]]> fbx/4e6d60e4-85f2-11ee-99ac-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 18 Nov 2023 04:30:00 -0500 What does it look like to fear God? What is the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit? Can Christians commit this sin today? When does a sin truly become unforgivable? Do Christians need to prepare themselves to share the gospel, or will the Holy Spirit just give us the words to say in that moment? How does what we seek in life connect with what we worry about? What does Jesus teach is the solution to our worries? How does the urgency of the second coming of Christ affect us before and after becoming a Christian? Jacob, Tanner, and a familiar guest discuss these topics and more as they go through Luke 12.&nbsp; What does it look like to fear God? What is the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit? Can Christians commit this sin today? When does a sin truly become unforgivable? Do Christians need to prepare themselves to share the gospel, or will the Holy Spirit just give us the words to say in that moment? How does what we seek in life connect with what we worry about? What does Jesus teach is the solution to our worries? How does the urgency of the second coming of Christ affect us before and after becoming a Christian? Jacob, Tanner, and a familiar guest discuss these topics and more as they go through Luke 12. ]]> 4408 false 14 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 15: Luke 13]]> fbx/ea594734-8b56-11ee-b6b6-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 25 Nov 2023 04:30:00 -0500 How important is repentance if we want to bear fruit? What does Jesus teach us about the kingdom of God? What role should church leadership play when false teaching nests in the branches? Are many people being saved? Why does Jesus say the door is narrow? Are we always about our mission like Jesus was? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Luke 13.&nbsp; How important is repentance if we want to bear fruit? What does Jesus teach us about the kingdom of God? What role should church leadership play when false teaching nests in the branches? Are many people being saved? Why does Jesus say the door is narrow? Are we always about our mission like Jesus was? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Luke 13. ]]> 2991 false 15 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep.16: Luke 14]]> fbx/9f0ad870-90dc-11ee-9924-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 02 Dec 2023 04:00:00 -0500 If you could eat dinner with one person from the Old Testament, and one person from the New Testament, who would you choose and why? How does Jesus catch the Pharisees being selfish and hypocritical? What does Jesus teach regarding humility? What kind of people should we be generous towards? What did Jesus say a true disciple looks like? In order to be a true disciple of Christ, what should we lose or change? What level of commitment does it take to be a branch that bears fruit? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Luke 14.&nbsp; If you could eat dinner with one person from the Old Testament, and one person from the New Testament, who would you choose and why? How does Jesus catch the Pharisees being selfish and hypocritical? What does Jesus teach regarding humility? What kind of people should we be generous towards? What did Jesus say a true disciple looks like? In order to be a true disciple of Christ, what should we lose or change? What level of commitment does it take to be a branch that bears fruit? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Luke 14. ]]> 3198 false 16 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 17: Luke 15]]> fbx/6182b41a-9707-11ee-b1ab-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 09 Dec 2023 21:54:04 -0500 Why did the Pharisees grumble at Jesus receiving and eating with sinners? What causes heaven to rejoice? How much value does a lost person have? Why could the older brother not rejoice in the goodness of the gospel? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Luke 15. Why did the Pharisees grumble at Jesus receiving and eating with sinners? What causes heaven to rejoice? How much value does a lost person have? Why could the older brother not rejoice in the goodness of the gospel? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Luke 15.]]> 3002 false 17 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 18: Luke 16]]> fbx/97e332a8-9c0e-11ee-8a14-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 16 Dec 2023 07:28:18 -0500 How can we be shrewd with the things we have on Earth to prepare for eternity? What does investing our life in eternal things actually look like? What can we learn about the afterlife from the account of the rich man and Lazarus? How would've the rich man lived his last days differently if he knew what was to come? How would we spend our last day on Earth if we knew it was our last day? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Luke 16. How can we be shrewd with the things we have on Earth to prepare for eternity? What does investing our life in eternal things actually look like? What can we learn about the afterlife from the account of the rich man and Lazarus? How would've the rich man lived his last days differently if he knew what was to come? How would we spend our last day on Earth if we knew it was our last day? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Luke 16.]]> 3956 false 18 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 19: Luke 17]]> fbx/650eb2a2-a16e-11ee-8715-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 23 Dec 2023 04:00:00 -0500 How seriously does God take our sins? At what point in time should we no longer offer forgiveness to another person? What kind of faith does it take to obey Jesus? How can faith "make a person well?" What will the second coming of Jesus look like? What are the signs of his return? What will the state of the world be like when it is time for Him to come? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Luke 17. How seriously does God take our sins? At what point in time should we no longer offer forgiveness to another person? What kind of faith does it take to obey Jesus? How can faith "make a person well?" What will the second coming of Jesus look like? What are the signs of his return? What will the state of the world be like when it is time for Him to come? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Luke 17.]]> 3208 false 19 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 20: Luke 18]]> fbx/ddfc31c6-a704-11ee-8a63-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 30 Dec 2023 06:16:23 -0500 What qualities are found in a healthy prayer life? What does this kind of prayer life look like in action? Why does Jesus say we must receive the kingdom of God like a child in order to enter it at all? Why didn't the rich young ruler obey Jesus and follow Him? How does following Jesus and denying yourself correlate? What kind of barriers does faith remove in our lives? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they discuss Luke 18.&nbsp; What qualities are found in a healthy prayer life? What does this kind of prayer life look like in action? Why does Jesus say we must receive the kingdom of God like a child in order to enter it at all? Why didn't the rich young ruler obey Jesus and follow Him? How does following Jesus and denying yourself correlate? What kind of barriers does faith remove in our lives? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they discuss Luke 18. ]]> 2780 false 20 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 21: Luke 19]]> fbx/38aa4cac-ac7d-11ee-9a86-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 06 Jan 2024 05:20:17 -0500 What happens when we seek Jesus like Zaccheus? How can our purpose as Christians mirror the purpose of Jesus? How do we see Jesus actively seeking and saving the lost? What was the kingdom of God expected to be like? How can we be faithful with what we have been given to advance the kingdom? Why did Jesus weep over Jerusalem? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Luke 19.&nbsp; What happens when we seek Jesus like Zaccheus? How can our purpose as Christians mirror the purpose of Jesus? How do we see Jesus actively seeking and saving the lost? What was the kingdom of God expected to be like? How can we be faithful with what we have been given to advance the kingdom? Why did Jesus weep over Jerusalem? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Luke 19. ]]> 2497 false 21 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 22: Luke 20]]> fbx/0972d0b4-b1e4-11ee-afba-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 13 Jan 2024 04:30:00 -0500 What did Jesus prioritize in His final days on Earth? What causes people to stumble over the gospel? How can we bear fruit by giving to God what is God's? What should our bucket lists look like as Christians? What is the relationship between belief and faith? Are they the same thing? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Luke 20. What did Jesus prioritize in His final days on Earth? What causes people to stumble over the gospel? How can we bear fruit by giving to God what is God's? What should our bucket lists look like as Christians? What is the relationship between belief and faith? Are they the same thing? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Luke 20.]]> 3074 false 22 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 23: Luke 21]]> fbx/4001e2c2-b762-11ee-8077-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 20 Jan 2024 04:30:00 -0500 What made the poor widow's offering different than the offerings from the rich? What is given up in Biblical fasting? Is Jesus talking about His second coming, or the destruction of Jerusalem? What can we learn from all of this prophecy talk for our lives today? How does living a holy life connect to bearing fruit? What does living a holy life actually look like? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Luke 21. What made the poor widow's offering different than the offerings from the rich? What is given up in Biblical fasting? Is Jesus talking about His second coming, or the destruction of Jerusalem? What can we learn from all of this prophecy talk for our lives today? How does living a holy life connect to bearing fruit? What does living a holy life actually look like? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Luke 21.]]> 3243 false 23 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 24: Luke 22]]> fbx/89db0362-c7f0-11ee-82b2-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 10 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0500 How are the Passover and the Lord's Supper connected? What is the purpose of taking communion? How often should churches take communion today? What was Jesus praying about in the Garden of Gethsemane? Why is it significant that Jesus endured the wrath of God at the cross? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Luke 22.&nbsp; How are the Passover and the Lord's Supper connected? What is the purpose of taking communion? How often should churches take communion today? What was Jesus praying about in the Garden of Gethsemane? Why is it significant that Jesus endured the wrath of God at the cross? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Luke 22. ]]> 3794 false 24 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 25: Luke 23]]> fbx/57806a2a-cd8a-11ee-a0d6-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 17 Feb 2024 06:47:35 -0500 What is the significance of Jesus' crucifixion? Why did Jesus get put on the cross? What are the differences between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant? Is baptism essential for salvation? What about the thief on the cross? How did Jesus satisfy the wrath of God? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Luke 23. What is the significance of Jesus' crucifixion? Why did Jesus get put on the cross? What are the differences between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant? Is baptism essential for salvation? What about the thief on the cross? How did Jesus satisfy the wrath of God? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Luke 23.]]> 4191 false 25 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 26: Luke 24]]> fbx/5e22ff62-d2eb-11ee-9506-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 24 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0500 Just how significant is Jesus' resurrection to our faith? How does His resurrection give us the power to live a new life, free from the power of sin? How can the resurrection of Christ give us certainty and confidence that Jesus really was who He claimed to be? What role does conviction play when we hear the meaning of Scripture? Where does faith come from, and what does faith produce? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Luke 24. Just how significant is Jesus' resurrection to our faith? How does His resurrection give us the power to live a new life, free from the power of sin? How can the resurrection of Christ give us certainty and confidence that Jesus really was who He claimed to be? What role does conviction play when we hear the meaning of Scripture? Where does faith come from, and what does faith produce? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Luke 24.]]> 3056 false 26 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 27: Apologetics - Evidence For God]]> fbx/0102490e-d873-11ee-be94-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 02 Mar 2024 04:30:00 -0500 Do we have any evidence to prove the existence of God? How does faith intersect with reason and logic? Is apologetics just something for Bible scholars and preachers to be equipped with? What are the classical arguments for the existence of God? How should Christians handle doubts in their faith when they face uncertainty? Is Christianity the intellectually inferior worldview? Jacob and Tanner interview Brian Schulz and Erick Clemens about these topics and more as they cover the evidence for God to kick off their apologetics series!ThreeStrand Ministries: https://www.threestrandministries.comKent Christian Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kentchristianindiana&nbsp; Do we have any evidence to prove the existence of God? How does faith intersect with reason and logic? Is apologetics just something for Bible scholars and preachers to be equipped with? What are the classical arguments for the existence of God? How should Christians handle doubts in their faith when they face uncertainty? Is Christianity the intellectually inferior worldview? Jacob and Tanner interview Brian Schulz and Erick Clemens about these topics and more as they cover the evidence for God to kick off their apologetics series!

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Kent Christian Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kentchristianindiana ]]> 4638 false 27 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 28: Apologetics - Jesus' Resurrection]]> fbx/d04fb526-ddea-11ee-8553-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 09 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0500 How do know for certain that Jesus existed, died on the cross, and then rose from the dead? Is eyewitness testimony a valid form of evidence? What are the leading arguments skeptics use to explain away Jesus' resurrection? Do these ideas hold any weight when examined? What are some key pieces of evidence that support the resurrection of Jesus? If we choose to believe Jesus really rose from the dead, are we choosing the intellectually inferior option? Do we have to check reason and logic at the door, or is there really convincing evidence for Jesus' resurrection? Jacob and Tanner interview Brian Schulz and Erick Clemens as they discuss these topics and more as they explore the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus Christ.&nbsp;Southern Indiana Family Rally Website: https://www.indianarally.com How do know for certain that Jesus existed, died on the cross, and then rose from the dead? Is eyewitness testimony a valid form of evidence? What are the leading arguments skeptics use to explain away Jesus' resurrection? Do these ideas hold any weight when examined? What are some key pieces of evidence that support the resurrection of Jesus? If we choose to believe Jesus really rose from the dead, are we choosing the intellectually inferior option? Do we have to check reason and logic at the door, or is there really convincing evidence for Jesus' resurrection? Jacob and Tanner interview Brian Schulz and Erick Clemens as they discuss these topics and more as they explore the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus Christ. 

Southern Indiana Family Rally Website: https://www.indianarally.com]]> 4975 false 28 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 29: Apologetics - Is The Bible Trustworthy]]> fbx/c3b76ff6-e35e-11ee-b1bc-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 16 Mar 2024 03:30:00 -0400 What is the canon of Scripture? How were books chosen to be included or left out of the Bible we have today? Can we be certain that the Biblical texts we have today contain the same message as when they were originally written? What does it mean for the Bible to be inspired, inerrant, and infallible? Does the Bible contradict itself? Should Mark 16:9-20 really be in the Bible? Can we truly be confident in all of the Scripture? What does it mean to say that the Bible is the one and only authority for all faith and practice? Are these thousand year old texts really relevant and understandable for us today? Jacob and Tanner interview Terry L. Peer as they discuss these topics and more on the trustworthiness of the Bible. What is the canon of Scripture? How were books chosen to be included or left out of the Bible we have today? Can we be certain that the Biblical texts we have today contain the same message as when they were originally written? What does it mean for the Bible to be inspired, inerrant, and infallible? Does the Bible contradict itself? Should Mark 16:9-20 really be in the Bible? Can we truly be confident in all of the Scripture? What does it mean to say that the Bible is the one and only authority for all faith and practice? Are these thousand year old texts really relevant and understandable for us today? Jacob and Tanner interview Terry L. Peer as they discuss these topics and more on the trustworthiness of the Bible.]]> 6675 false 29 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 30: Acts Intro]]> fbx/41fab64a-e8ee-11ee-9c46-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 23 Mar 2024 04:20:50 -0400 What makes Acts so important to the Restoration Movement as we seek to restore New Testament Christianity? Why is the book of Acts important for us as Christians today? What are some of the key themes of Acts? Who wrote the book of Acts? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they introduce their new series through the book of Acts.&nbsp; What makes Acts so important to the Restoration Movement as we seek to restore New Testament Christianity? Why is the book of Acts important for us as Christians today? What are some of the key themes of Acts? Who wrote the book of Acts? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they introduce their new series through the book of Acts. ]]> 1957 false 30 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 31: Acts 1]]> fbx/cb826c54-ee62-11ee-adb1-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 30 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0400 Jesus called His apostles to be witnesses for Him in Jerusalem, in all of Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the Earth. How does this relate to evangelism and missions in the church today? Are Christians today devoted to prayer, like they were in the Bible? Are there still apostles today? What qualifies someone to be an apostle? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 1. Jesus called His apostles to be witnesses for Him in Jerusalem, in all of Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the Earth. How does this relate to evangelism and missions in the church today? Are Christians today devoted to prayer, like they were in the Bible? Are there still apostles today? What qualifies someone to be an apostle? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 1.]]> 2834 false 31 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 32: Acts 2:1-13]]> fbx/62006604-f3f9-11ee-8e3d-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 06 Apr 2024 05:38:11 -0400 What happened on the day of Pentecost? How were the apostles able to speak in tongues? What is the purpose of speaking in tongues and other miracles done in the Bible? Do people still speak in tongues today? How far was the gospel intended to be spread? What kind of people should we be sharing the gospel with today? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 2:1-13. What happened on the day of Pentecost? How were the apostles able to speak in tongues? What is the purpose of speaking in tongues and other miracles done in the Bible? Do people still speak in tongues today? How far was the gospel intended to be spread? What kind of people should we be sharing the gospel with today? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 2:1-13.]]> 2244 false 32 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 33: Acts 2:14-41]]> fbx/8558501c-f94e-11ee-9ccc-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 13 Apr 2024 03:30:00 -0400 Why were the apostles baptized with the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost? Why was Peter's first gospel sermon so convicting for the Jewish audience there? How could they know for certain that God had made Jesus both Lord and Christ? When the crowd was convicted by the gospel, and believed that the gospel message was true, what were they told to do in order to be forgiven of their sins and saved? Was that response just for them? How are we to respond to the gospel message today in order to be saved? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they continue through Acts 2. Why were the apostles baptized with the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost? Why was Peter's first gospel sermon so convicting for the Jewish audience there? How could they know for certain that God had made Jesus both Lord and Christ? When the crowd was convicted by the gospel, and believed that the gospel message was true, what were they told to do in order to be forgiven of their sins and saved? Was that response just for them? How are we to respond to the gospel message today in order to be saved? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they continue through Acts 2.]]> 3444 false 33 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 34: Acts 2:42-47]]> fbx/cdd4c5c0-fee2-11ee-98bd-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 20 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0400 How did the first Christians live after they were baptized and added to the Lord's Church? Who in the church were devoted to their new life in Christ? What were they devoted to? How can we be devoted Christians today? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they close out Acts 2.&nbsp; How did the first Christians live after they were baptized and added to the Lord's Church? Who in the church were devoted to their new life in Christ? What were they devoted to? How can we be devoted Christians today? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they close out Acts 2. ]]> 3733 false 34 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 35: Acts 3]]> fbx/825cde72-0462-11ef-8c13-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 27 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0400 How should the local church meet needs of people in the community? Should we be meeting physical needs, spiritual needs, or both? What can we learn from the different titles of Jesus used throughout the New Testament? What role does repentance play in the salvation process? What must we do in order to understand what the Bible teaches about how to be saved? Can we learn everything there is to know about a Bible doctrine from one verse? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 3. How should the local church meet needs of people in the community? Should we be meeting physical needs, spiritual needs, or both? What can we learn from the different titles of Jesus used throughout the New Testament? What role does repentance play in the salvation process? What must we do in order to understand what the Bible teaches about how to be saved? Can we learn everything there is to know about a Bible doctrine from one verse? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 3.]]> 3328 false 35 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 36: Acts 4]]> fbx/053924c6-09f5-11ef-8154-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 04 May 2024 20:02:17 -0400 Do all roads really lead to Rome? Are all religions and denominations just different ways to get to heaven? Would people be able to tell that you have been with Jesus? What kind of education and training do you need in order to be effective for Christ? How important is our level of conviction about the hope we have in Christ? In what ways does the early Church still need to be restored? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 4.&nbsp; Do all roads really lead to Rome? Are all religions and denominations just different ways to get to heaven? Would people be able to tell that you have been with Jesus? What kind of education and training do you need in order to be effective for Christ? How important is our level of conviction about the hope we have in Christ? In what ways does the early Church still need to be restored? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 4. ]]> 3757 false 36 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 37: Acts 5]]> fbx/a5033152-0f51-11ef-b796-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 11 May 2024 04:00:00 -0400 What led to Ananias and Sapphira sinning and lying to the Holy Spirit? Why does the world know all about what the church is against, but nothing about what the church is for? What could our impact on the world be if they knew what Christians were for? What exactly are Christians for? In what ways is Christianity about going from death to life? How can people live with no fear of death? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 5. What led to Ananias and Sapphira sinning and lying to the Holy Spirit? Why does the world know all about what the church is against, but nothing about what the church is for? What could our impact on the world be if they knew what Christians were for? What exactly are Christians for? In what ways is Christianity about going from death to life? How can people live with no fear of death? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 5.]]> 3658 false 37 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 38: Acts 6]]> fbx/9da54808-14d5-11ef-b8be-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 18 May 2024 04:00:00 -0400 How should church leadership balance attending to physical and spiritual needs? Is one persons role in serving more important than another? What connection do faith and obedience have? What kind of man was Stephen, that the council recognized him as a messenger from God? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 6. How should church leadership balance attending to physical and spiritual needs? Is one persons role in serving more important than another? What connection do faith and obedience have? What kind of man was Stephen, that the council recognized him as a messenger from God? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 6.]]> 2524 false 38 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 39: Acts 7]]> fbx/07b80702-1a72-11ef-a403-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 25 May 2024 04:37:32 -0400 Why was Stephen martyred? What significance did Abraham, Joseph, Moses, and David have to Stephen and the council? What lessons can we learn about bearing fruit from Stephen's final moments in life? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 7. Why was Stephen martyred? What significance did Abraham, Joseph, Moses, and David have to Stephen and the council? What lessons can we learn about bearing fruit from Stephen's final moments in life? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 7.]]> 3251 false 39 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 40: Acts 8]]> fbx/89acc6b0-1fc4-11ef-81d6-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 01 Jun 2024 03:30:00 -0400 Can anyone ever be too deep in sin to be converted to Christ? How should we view people who are aggressively opposed to Christianity? What do we learn about the Holy Spirit from Simon's encounter with Philip, Peter, and John? Christians are often encouraged to share their faith, but struggle knowing how to. What practical tactics can we learn from Philip's evangelism with the Ethiopian Eunuch? Jacob, Tanner, and special guest Jacob Cabe go through these topics and more as they discuss Acts 8. Can anyone ever be too deep in sin to be converted to Christ? How should we view people who are aggressively opposed to Christianity? What do we learn about the Holy Spirit from Simon's encounter with Philip, Peter, and John? Christians are often encouraged to share their faith, but struggle knowing how to. What practical tactics can we learn from Philip's evangelism with the Ethiopian Eunuch? Jacob, Tanner, and special guest Jacob Cabe go through these topics and more as they discuss Acts 8.]]> 4949 false 40 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 41: Acts 9]]> fbx/a305e100-2555-11ef-9980-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 08 Jun 2024 03:00:00 -0400 Why did Jesus tell Saul to enter the city so someone could tell him what to do, instead of just telling him what to do Himself? What is God's role and man's role in evangelism? Why was Saul baptized before even eating after not having food for three days? Why was it so hard for the disciples to accept Saul? Should we view new Christians different from their old life once they come to Christ? How and why does the church need more Tabitha's? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 9. Why did Jesus tell Saul to enter the city so someone could tell him what to do, instead of just telling him what to do Himself? What is God's role and man's role in evangelism? Why was Saul baptized before even eating after not having food for three days? Why was it so hard for the disciples to accept Saul? Should we view new Christians different from their old life once they come to Christ? How and why does the church need more Tabitha's? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 9.]]> 3156 false 41 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 42: Acts 10]]> fbx/be6b188a-2b49-11ef-a66b-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 15 Jun 2024 15:01:59 -0400 Is sincerity towards God enough on its own for a person to be saved? What was the purpose of Peter's vision from God, and how does that connect with the Holy Spirit falling on Cornelius and the other Gentiles there? What does it mean for us today that God does not show partiality? Why is it so important for all of the conversion accounts in Acts to be consistent in the way that they happened? If Cornelius was sincere towards God, and believed, why was he ordered by an apostle to be baptized in the name of Jesus? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 10. Is sincerity towards God enough on its own for a person to be saved? What was the purpose of Peter's vision from God, and how does that connect with the Holy Spirit falling on Cornelius and the other Gentiles there? What does it mean for us today that God does not show partiality? Why is it so important for all of the conversion accounts in Acts to be consistent in the way that they happened? If Cornelius was sincere towards God, and believed, why was he ordered by an apostle to be baptized in the name of Jesus? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 10.]]> 2840 false 42 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 43: Acts 11]]> fbx/203e0820-35e9-11ef-a1db-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 29 Jun 2024 03:30:00 -0400 How did the Jewish Christians finally figure out that the gospel was for the Gentiles as well as the them? What does it mean to Biblically be a good man or woman? How does that differ from what our society says makes a person good? What lessons can we learn about being a good man from Barnabas? What does it actually mean to be a Christian? What did the church of Christ in Antioch look like, and what can we learn from the Christians there? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 11.&nbsp; How did the Jewish Christians finally figure out that the gospel was for the Gentiles as well as the them? What does it mean to Biblically be a good man or woman? How does that differ from what our society says makes a person good? What lessons can we learn about being a good man from Barnabas? What does it actually mean to be a Christian? What did the church of Christ in Antioch look like, and what can we learn from the Christians there? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 11. ]]> 2827 false 43 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 44: Acts 12]]> fbx/2b9f17ca-3bb3-11ef-85bb-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 06 Jul 2024 12:16:58 -0400 How can we confront someone with the gospel without being confrontational about it? What lessons can we learn from the fervent prayer that was made for Peter by the church? Does the church's prayer life today model the church's prayer life as we see it in the book of Acts? How can God be both loving and holy? Does one side of His nature win over the other in certain situations? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 12. How can we confront someone with the gospel without being confrontational about it? What lessons can we learn from the fervent prayer that was made for Peter by the church? Does the church's prayer life today model the church's prayer life as we see it in the book of Acts? How can God be both loving and holy? Does one side of His nature win over the other in certain situations? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 12.]]> 2741 false 44 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 45: Acts 13]]> fbx/47e44dd0-40e8-11ef-9488-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 13 Jul 2024 03:19:45 -0400 What is the Restoration Principle, and why is it important in the church today? How can we have unity in truth without swinging the pendulum too far in one direction? Why is false doctrine so often discussed in the New Testament, and how should we handle false doctrine today? What does being a man after God's own heart have to do with obedience to the Lord? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 13. What is the Restoration Principle, and why is it important in the church today? How can we have unity in truth without swinging the pendulum too far in one direction? Why is false doctrine so often discussed in the New Testament, and how should we handle false doctrine today? What does being a man after God's own heart have to do with obedience to the Lord? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 13.]]> 2598 false 45 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 46: Acts 14]]> fbx/17b58cfc-4659-11ef-87e2-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 20 Jul 2024 03:00:00 -0400 What does it look like to speak the gospel boldly, relying upon the Lord to help us? How is our hope in eternal life different from our hope in our favorite sports team to win a championship? Why must we relate to God as Creator before we ever relate to Him as Savior? How does this dynamic affect the way we share the gospel with others and attempt to make disciples of Jesus Christ? What two main objectives are completed in Paul's first mission trip? How should this guide our mission trips today? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 14.&nbsp; What does it look like to speak the gospel boldly, relying upon the Lord to help us? How is our hope in eternal life different from our hope in our favorite sports team to win a championship? Why must we relate to God as Creator before we ever relate to Him as Savior? How does this dynamic affect the way we share the gospel with others and attempt to make disciples of Jesus Christ? What two main objectives are completed in Paul's first mission trip? How should this guide our mission trips today? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 14. ]]> 2375 false 46 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 47: Acts 15]]> fbx/301e43f0-51b3-11ef-8f78-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 03 Aug 2024 12:12:31 -0400 What is legalism, and how can people be legalistic with the gospel? In what sense is faithfulness a condition for salvation? Does this mean we must reach a point in our life where we no longer sin against God? What should disagreements look like between brothers and sisters in Christ? How does the freedom that we have in Christ allow us to live differently than before? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 15.&nbsp; What is legalism, and how can people be legalistic with the gospel? In what sense is faithfulness a condition for salvation? Does this mean we must reach a point in our life where we no longer sin against God? What should disagreements look like between brothers and sisters in Christ? How does the freedom that we have in Christ allow us to live differently than before? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 15. ]]> 2469 false 47 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 48: Acts 16]]> fbx/1fd990d0-5cb7-11ef-9676-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 17 Aug 2024 13:00:00 -0400 While there are many different strategies for church growth used today, how did the church grow in Acts 16? What does it mean that the Lord opened Lydia's heart to respond to the gospel? Did God force her heart to obey Him? What is the Holy Spirit's role in evangelism? How should Christians respond and react to suffering and persecution today? Are our songs filled with the gospel today? Why was the jailer baptized "that very hour of the night," even though it would've been long past midnight already? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they cover Acts 16. While there are many different strategies for church growth used today, how did the church grow in Acts 16? What does it mean that the Lord opened Lydia's heart to respond to the gospel? Did God force her heart to obey Him? What is the Holy Spirit's role in evangelism? How should Christians respond and react to suffering and persecution today? Are our songs filled with the gospel today? Why was the jailer baptized "that very hour of the night," even though it would've been long past midnight already? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they cover Acts 16.]]> 3016 false 48 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 49: Acts 17]]> fbx/458f79c8-5cb9-11ef-90ff-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 17 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -0400 Is there any legitimate connection between faith and reason? Why does Paul reason from the Scriptures with the Jews, but not as much with the Gentiles? When we share the gospel, how do we know where to start? The Berean Christians are called noble-minded because of their eagerness to receive and study the word of God. In what ways can today's church learn from the Bereans? Why must we relate to God as Creator first before we can relate to Him as Savior? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 17. Is there any legitimate connection between faith and reason? Why does Paul reason from the Scriptures with the Jews, but not as much with the Gentiles? When we share the gospel, how do we know where to start? The Berean Christians are called noble-minded because of their eagerness to receive and study the word of God. In what ways can today's church learn from the Bereans? Why must we relate to God as Creator first before we can relate to Him as Savior? Jacob and Tanner discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 17.]]> 3184 false 49 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 50: Acts 18]]> fbx/dc7a2458-63f0-11ef-9ec2-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Mon, 26 Aug 2024 17:19:21 -0400 What does being devoted to the word of God require of us? Are the Christian worldview and the gospel reasonable or persuasive? How does Jesus' promise to be with us help us to bear fruit? How can the Holy Spirit help us in evangelism? Why should we correct someone with grace and truth? Why do our churches today need more Priscilla's and Aquila's? Jacob, Tanner, and special guest Jacob Cabe discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 18. What does being devoted to the word of God require of us? Are the Christian worldview and the gospel reasonable or persuasive? How does Jesus' promise to be with us help us to bear fruit? How can the Holy Spirit help us in evangelism? Why should we correct someone with grace and truth? Why do our churches today need more Priscilla's and Aquila's? Jacob, Tanner, and special guest Jacob Cabe discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 18.]]> 3313 false 50 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 51: Hillsboro Family Camp]]> fbx/3f6b8d64-6710-11ef-8a1e-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Fri, 30 Aug 2024 16:41:35 -0400 We highly recommend watching this episode, not just listening to audio if possible. Jacob and Tanner share some highlights to give you a taste of the legendary Hillsboro Family Camp. If you have never attended before, we hope you mark it on your calendar for 2025! We highly recommend watching this episode, not just listening to audio if possible. Jacob and Tanner share some highlights to give you a taste of the legendary Hillsboro Family Camp. If you have never attended before, we hope you mark it on your calendar for 2025!]]> 1438 false 51 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 52: Acts 19]]> fbx/3ec9891e-6d3d-11ef-a64e-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 07 Sep 2024 13:18:48 -0400 Should someone ever be re-baptized? If so, for what reasons? What does it mean for the Holy Spirit to be our seal and pledge of our inheritance? How does someone receive this seal &amp; pledge? Is serving in the kingdom of God reasonable or persuasive? What can we learn about repentance from the burning of the books? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 19. Should someone ever be re-baptized? If so, for what reasons? What does it mean for the Holy Spirit to be our seal and pledge of our inheritance? How does someone receive this seal & pledge? Is serving in the kingdom of God reasonable or persuasive? What can we learn about repentance from the burning of the books? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 19.]]> 2745 false 52 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 53: Acts 20]]> fbx/d845f736-743f-11ef-8794-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Mon, 16 Sep 2024 11:25:02 -0400 Does the Lord's Supper lose its importance if we take it every week? What happened when Paul preached until midnight? What are the hardships and pains of Christian service? Is it even worth it? What advice did Paul have for the Ephesian Elders on their final conversation together? What are the top 5 fruits? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 20. Does the Lord's Supper lose its importance if we take it every week? What happened when Paul preached until midnight? What are the hardships and pains of Christian service? Is it even worth it? What advice did Paul have for the Ephesian Elders on their final conversation together? What are the top 5 fruits? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 20.]]> 2202 false 53 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 54: Acts 21]]> fbx/521cda5e-7c31-11ef-968e-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Thu, 26 Sep 2024 14:01:14 -0400 How can Christians improve on praying together with each other and as families? When should we pray together, and what should we pray for? How committed are we to our confession that Jesus is Lord? What are we actually saying when we say Jesus is Lord of my life? How can we turn persecution and other challenges into an opportunity to share the gospel? What are the top 5 candies? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 21. How can Christians improve on praying together with each other and as families? When should we pray together, and what should we pray for? How committed are we to our confession that Jesus is Lord? What are we actually saying when we say Jesus is Lord of my life? How can we turn persecution and other challenges into an opportunity to share the gospel? What are the top 5 candies? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 21.]]> 2259 false 54 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 55: Acts 22]]> fbx/0000fdf2-9984-11ef-8e88-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 02 Nov 2024 21:36:08 -0400 Join Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob as they discuss Acts 22!&nbsp; Join Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob as they discuss Acts 22! ]]> 1834 false 55 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 56: Acts 23]]> fbx/09bc8a46-ac85-11ef-849b-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Wed, 27 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0500 What role does sincerity play in religion? How did Paul testify about the truth? Have we lost sight of how sacred life is? What are the top 5 church potluck foods? Jacob Tanner and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 23 What role does sincerity play in religion? How did Paul testify about the truth? Have we lost sight of how sacred life is? What are the top 5 church potluck foods? Jacob Tanner and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 23]]> 2256 false 56 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 57: Acts 24]]> fbx/4cbb83d6-ac87-11ef-a185-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0500 How can we be a pest for the Lord like Paul was? Who will experience a resurrection after death? When sharing the gospel, Paul talked about Righteousness, Self-Control, and Judgment to come, how should we share the gospel today? What reasons to people typically reject the gospel for? How can we pray for those we are trying to share our faith with? What are the top 5 cheeses? Jacob Tanner and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 24. How can we be a pest for the Lord like Paul was? Who will experience a resurrection after death? When sharing the gospel, Paul talked about Righteousness, Self-Control, and Judgment to come, how should we share the gospel today? What reasons to people typically reject the gospel for? How can we pray for those we are trying to share our faith with? What are the top 5 cheeses? Jacob Tanner and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 24.]]> 2097 false 57 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 58: Acts 25]]> fbx/40d3e67e-ac89-11ef-b6e9-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0500 Are we willing to admit to God and to others when we have done wrong? Why did Paul appeal to Caesar? What is the purpose God has given government? How can we still make a difference in the kingdom when we're faced with trials in life? What are the top 5 Thanksgiving foods? Jacob Tanner and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 25. Are we willing to admit to God and to others when we have done wrong? Why did Paul appeal to Caesar? What is the purpose God has given government? How can we still make a difference in the kingdom when we're faced with trials in life? What are the top 5 Thanksgiving foods? Jacob Tanner and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 25.]]> 2434 false 58 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 59: Acts 26]]> fbx/6f1d1ffe-bc2f-11ef-bb55-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Tue, 17 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0500 What can we learn from Paul about sharing the hope we have? Why did Paul raise his hand as he began to speak? How do we start our conversations with people we seek to share the Gospel with? What does it mean to kick against the goads? Is your testimony worth sharing? What key elements need be present when sharing the Gospel? What is our priority in making a defense for the hope we have? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 26. What can we learn from Paul about sharing the hope we have? Why did Paul raise his hand as he began to speak? How do we start our conversations with people we seek to share the Gospel with? What does it mean to kick against the goads? Is your testimony worth sharing? What key elements need be present when sharing the Gospel? What is our priority in making a defense for the hope we have? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 26.]]> 4243 false 59 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 60: Acts 27]]> fbx/cfa41ebe-c1c4-11ef-b281-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Tue, 24 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0500 How can we rely on God even in the toughest circumstances? How was Paul's trust in the Lord save those around him? Is there a cost to faithfulness? How important is it to be thankful? Do we bring hope to people or do we follow the crowd around us in hopelessness? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 27. How can we rely on God even in the toughest circumstances? How was Paul's trust in the Lord save those around him? Is there a cost to faithfulness? How important is it to be thankful? Do we bring hope to people or do we follow the crowd around us in hopelessness? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 27.]]> 3213 false 60 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 61: Acts 28]]> fbx/d7af1268-c731-11ef-b35b-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Tue, 31 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0500 What are our Best of's from the year? How does the Gospel go unhindered? What can kindness accomplish? How to we approach and unkind world? Do bad things purposely happen to sinful people? What was the purpose of the miracles Paul performed? What is the value of hospitality? For what reason was Paul in chains? How can an eternal outlook help us to bear fruit? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 28. What are our Best of's from the year? How does the Gospel go unhindered? What can kindness accomplish? How to we approach and unkind world? Do bad things purposely happen to sinful people? What was the purpose of the miracles Paul performed? What is the value of hospitality? For what reason was Paul in chains? How can an eternal outlook help us to bear fruit? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 28.]]> 4395 false 61 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 62: Kerry Allen Interview]]> fbx/e450520c-d294-11ef-a9d1-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Tue, 14 Jan 2025 11:30:39 -0500 What is the purpose of LBC? Why is there such a need for preachers today? What makes LBC different from other Bible colleges? What is your favorite Bible text to preach? How does someone know they need to enter ministry?&nbsp; What would you say to someone who desires to serve God but is unsure if they should do full time ministry? What are some things a preacher can do to avoid getting burnt out or falling away from the ministry? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics with Kerry Allen in this interview. What is the purpose of LBC? Why is there such a need for preachers today? What makes LBC different from other Bible colleges? What is your favorite Bible text to preach? How does someone know they need to enter ministry?  What would you say to someone who desires to serve God but is unsure if they should do full time ministry? What are some things a preacher can do to avoid getting burnt out or falling away from the ministry? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics with Kerry Allen in this interview.

]]> 5137 false 62 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 63: Barriers to Bearing Fruit - Laziness]]> fbx/49b108de-d7b4-11ef-afca-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Tue, 21 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0500 How does the Bible address laziness? How important is prayer in relation to sharing the Gospel? Do we trust the Lord's faithfulness? How are we commanded to work? What is the benefit of working hard? Is work for Christ worth it? What is the goal of rebuking laziness? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they cover the barrier of laziness going through 2 Thessalonians 3. How does the Bible address laziness? How important is prayer in relation to sharing the Gospel? Do we trust the Lord's faithfulness? How are we commanded to work? What is the benefit of working hard? Is work for Christ worth it? What is the goal of rebuking laziness? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they cover the barrier of laziness going through 2 Thessalonians 3.]]> 3276 false 63 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 64: Barriers to Bearing Fruit - Not Abiding in Jesus]]> fbx/3f7f4832-dd34-11ef-b3b0-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Tue, 28 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0500 What does it mean to abide in Christ? What does Jesus mean when He says, "I am the true vine."? Where do we find joy? What is the result of fruitlessness? How does God help us to bear fruit? What must we do to bear fruit? Does this mean the path to heaven is exclusive? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they study the barrier of not abiding in Jesus from John 15. What does it mean to abide in Christ? What does Jesus mean when He says, "I am the true vine."? Where do we find joy? What is the result of fruitlessness? How does God help us to bear fruit? What must we do to bear fruit? Does this mean the path to heaven is exclusive? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they study the barrier of not abiding in Jesus from John 15.]]> 4261 false 64 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 65: Barriers to Bearing Fruit - Misplaced Priorities]]> fbx/cd7b98c4-e334-11ef-9851-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Tue, 04 Feb 2025 15:15:39 -0500 Who do you follow and why? What is a disciple? Is there a cost to discipleship? What should be our top priority? What is required of us to be a disciple? What does a disciple do? How much of our life must we give to Jesus? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they study the barrier of misplaced priorities from Luke 14. Who do you follow and why? What is a disciple? Is there a cost to discipleship? What should be our top priority? What is required of us to be a disciple? What does a disciple do? How much of our life must we give to Jesus? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they study the barrier of misplaced priorities from Luke 14.]]> 3770 false 65 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 66: Barriers to Bearing Fruit - Being Hearer, but not Doers]]> fbx/43bcf21a-e828-11ef-9ae4-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Tue, 11 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0500 What does it mean to be a Doulos? What of our lives should we be willing to offer for Christ? What is the hardest part of our body to control? How does humility come into play? How does James use a mirror to illustrate the point? How important is having the right heart? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they study the barrier of being only hearers and not doers from James 1. What does it mean to be a Doulos? What of our lives should we be willing to offer for Christ? What is the hardest part of our body to control? How does humility come into play? How does James use a mirror to illustrate the point? How important is having the right heart? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they study the barrier of being only hearers and not doers from James 1.]]> 2940 false 66 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 67: Barriers to Bearing Fruit - Hypocrisy]]> fbx/479f39b8-ee24-11ef-8511-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Tue, 18 Feb 2025 13:15:05 -0500 What is hypocrisy? What did Jesus mean by the leaven of the Pharisees? How does hypocrisy affect bearing fruit? How does hypocrisy affect the Church? What is really to foundation for sin? What are some different ways we see hypocrisy in the Church? How should we practical handle hypocrisy in the Church? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more from Luke 12:1-3 along with a special guest. What is hypocrisy? What did Jesus mean by the leaven of the Pharisees? How does hypocrisy affect bearing fruit? How does hypocrisy affect the Church? What is really to foundation for sin? What are some different ways we see hypocrisy in the Church? How should we practical handle hypocrisy in the Church? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more from Luke 12:1-3 along with a special guest.]]> 3190 false 67 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 68: Barriers to Bearing Fruit - The Tongue]]> fbx/6af0586a-fee2-11ef-b33e-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Tue, 11 Mar 2025 21:36:20 -0400 How does the tongue control us? What impact does it have on our life? What impact does it have on the life of others? What are the benefits of a tamed tongue? What are the negatives of an untamed tongue? How does a a bridle, rudder, and small flame relate to the tongue? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more from James 3:1-12. How does the tongue control us? What impact does it have on our life? What impact does it have on the life of others? What are the benefits of a tamed tongue? What are the negatives of an untamed tongue? How does a a bridle, rudder, and small flame relate to the tongue? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more from James 3:1-12.]]> 2747 false 68 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 69: Barriers to Bearing Fruit - Sinful Desire]]> fbx/8e52ecb4-09f5-11f0-a21a-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Wed, 26 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0400 How does sinful desire prevent us from bearing fruit? What is the difference between sinful desire and temptation? What is the reason for conflict in the church and between people? How does the heart play a role in sinful desire? What does it mean that God is a jealous God? How does humility play a role in overcoming sinful desire? How is the book of James connected to Jesus' Sermon on the Mount? What role does sorrow play in overcoming sinful desire? How does sinful desire prevent us from bearing fruit? What is the difference between sinful desire and temptation? What is the reason for conflict in the church and between people? How does the heart play a role in sinful desire? What does it mean that God is a jealous God? How does humility play a role in overcoming sinful desire? How is the book of James connected to Jesus' Sermon on the Mount? What role does sorrow play in overcoming sinful desire?]]> 3604 false 69 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 70: Intro to John]]> fbx/c18712de-14c9-11f0-8a55-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Tue, 08 Apr 2025 18:35:21 -0400 Who was the author of the Gospel of John? What is the main focus of the Gospel of John? When was the Gospel of John written? Does our key for the podcast come from John? What is the key verse of the Gospel of John? How does the Gospel of John relate to bearing fruit? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they introduce the Gospel of John.&nbsp; Who was the author of the Gospel of John? What is the main focus of the Gospel of John? When was the Gospel of John written? Does our key for the podcast come from John? What is the key verse of the Gospel of John? How does the Gospel of John relate to bearing fruit? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they introduce the Gospel of John. ]]> 2073 false 70 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 71: John 1]]> fbx/d4bb9eac-1bc6-11f0-ac72-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Thu, 17 Apr 2025 16:02:03 -0400 Who is the Word? Who is the light? What does John 1 teach us about Jesus? What was John the Baptists mission? How can we learn from the life and focus of John the Baptist? How can we better bear fruit from what we learn in John 1? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as the go through John 1. Who is the Word? Who is the light? What does John 1 teach us about Jesus? What was John the Baptists mission? How can we learn from the life and focus of John the Baptist? How can we better bear fruit from what we learn in John 1? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as the go through John 1.]]> 3925 false 71 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 72: John 1 pt. 2]]> fbx/9870635c-1f30-11f0-8804-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0400 What does it mean to be a disciple? Why did some remain disciples of John the Baptist? Is our faith based on evidence or wishful thinking? What can we learn from some of Jesus' first disciples? How did Nathan know Jesus was the Son of God? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through John 1:35-51. What does it mean to be a disciple? Why did some remain disciples of John the Baptist? Is our faith based on evidence or wishful thinking? What can we learn from some of Jesus' first disciples? How did Nathan know Jesus was the Son of God? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through John 1:35-51.]]> 2320 false 72 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 73: John 2]]> fbx/c83929b6-2525-11f0-a2c2-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:14:25 -0400 We have been challenged...What can we learn from the Wedding at Cana? Why did Jesus perform the miracle of turning water to wine? What is the difference between signs, wonders, and miracles? Who was Jesus? Why did Jesus flip tables in the temple? What is righteous anger? What do we have to watch out for in regards to the Church and money? What did Jesus prophesy in the text? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as the go through John 2. We have been challenged...
What can we learn from the Wedding at Cana? Why did Jesus perform the miracle of turning water to wine? What is the difference between signs, wonders, and miracles? Who was Jesus? Why did Jesus flip tables in the temple? What is righteous anger? What do we have to watch out for in regards to the Church and money? What did Jesus prophesy in the text? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as the go through John 2.]]> 3226 false 73 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 74: John 3:1-21]]> fbx/7020a20e-3065-11f0-98d7-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Tue, 13 May 2025 21:47:47 -0400 Who is the Son of Man? Why did Nicodemus come at night? What did Jesus teach about being born again? How can a person enter the kingdom of Heaven? Why do so many people reject the truth of the Gospel? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through John 3:1-21. Who is the Son of Man? Why did Nicodemus come at night? What did Jesus teach about being born again? How can a person enter the kingdom of Heaven? Why do so many people reject the truth of the Gospel? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through John 3:1-21.]]> 3446 false 74 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 75: John 3:22-36]]> fbx/2a10130c-3b1f-11f0-abce-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Tue, 27 May 2025 13:22:28 -0400 What was the baptism spoken of in John 3? How important is repentance? What is repentance? Does repentance ever stop in the Christian life? What was John the Baptist's testimony about Jesus? How did the Words Jesus spoke testify about who He is? Who is greater than John the Baptist? Why is it so important for us to understand that Jesus has supremacy over all things? How do we truly find joy in this life? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through John 3:22-36.&nbsp; What was the baptism spoken of in John 3? How important is repentance? What is repentance? Does repentance ever stop in the Christian life? What was John the Baptist's testimony about Jesus? How did the Words Jesus spoke testify about who He is? Who is greater than John the Baptist? Why is it so important for us to understand that Jesus has supremacy over all things? How do we truly find joy in this life? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through John 3:22-36. ]]> 3828 false 75 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 76: John 4:1-26]]> fbx/27aed9bc-416a-11f0-a776-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Wed, 04 Jun 2025 13:34:23 -0400 -Young Preacher's Perspective: What does Jacob Cabe have going on with his first preaching ministry?-Biblical Perspective: What is the gathering of the Church for? How should we worship when we gather as believers?-Song of the Week- Who was actually doing the baptizing? How do we have a gospel conversation with someone? Why was it important to know the women was a Samaritan? What is the living water? What does it mean to worship in spirit and truth? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through John 4:1-26. -Young Preacher's Perspective: What does Jacob Cabe have going on with his first preaching ministry?
-Biblical Perspective: What is the gathering of the Church for? How should we worship when we gather as believers?
-Song of the Week
- Who was actually doing the baptizing? How do we have a gospel conversation with someone? Why was it important to know the women was a Samaritan? What is the living water? What does it mean to worship in spirit and truth? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through John 4:1-26.]]> 3840 false 76 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 77: John 4:27-54]]> fbx/49aba688-45fe-11f0-99db-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Tue, 10 Jun 2025 09:24:50 -0400 Is a new believer capable of sharing the Gospel with someone else? Should we encourage that or discourage it today? What is Jesus' greatest need? How should that change our mindset in life? What does a person repent of when first becoming a Christian? What is the difference between the Great physician and the physicians we visit? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through John 4:27-54. Is a new believer capable of sharing the Gospel with someone else? Should we encourage that or discourage it today? What is Jesus' greatest need? How should that change our mindset in life? What does a person repent of when first becoming a Christian? What is the difference between the Great physician and the physicians we visit? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through John 4:27-54.]]> 2592 false 77 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 78: John 5:1-17]]> fbx/ec70e026-5153-11f0-9c4e-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Tue, 24 Jun 2025 19:35:33 -0400 How important is being intentional to rest? What is the Sabbath day? Why should we be careful not to just skim over certain verses in the Bible? What was the difference between Jesus observing the Law and the Pharisees? Do you wish to get well? What is the significance of Jesus saying, "My Father is working till now." ? How important is being intentional to rest? What is the Sabbath day? Why should we be careful not to just skim over certain verses in the Bible? What was the difference between Jesus observing the Law and the Pharisees? Do you wish to get well? What is the significance of Jesus saying, "My Father is working till now." ?]]> 2858 false 78 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 79: John 5:18-47]]> fbx/dd69919c-6c81-11f0-9fda-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Tue, 29 Jul 2025 09:42:26 -0400 Who is Jesus? Where does His authority come from? Who testified about the validity of His message and who He is? How important is it to understand who Jesus is when it comes to saving faith? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob answer these questions and more as they cover John 5:18-47. Who is Jesus? Where does His authority come from? Who testified about the validity of His message and who He is? How important is it to understand who Jesus is when it comes to saving faith? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob answer these questions and more as they cover John 5:18-47.]]> 2771 false 79 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 80: John 6:1-25]]> fbx/051a8ec2-77d0-11f0-9af8-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Tue, 12 Aug 2025 18:59:36 -0400 How should we imitate Jesus in order to bear fruit? What does feeding the 5,000 and Jesus walking on water teach us about who Jesus is? What role does thanksgiving play in bearing fruit? What did Jesus give up to seek and save the lost? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob talk about these topics and more as they cover John 6:1-25. How should we imitate Jesus in order to bear fruit? What does feeding the 5,000 and Jesus walking on water teach us about who Jesus is? What role does thanksgiving play in bearing fruit? What did Jesus give up to seek and save the lost? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob talk about these topics and more as they cover John 6:1-25.]]> 3200 false 80 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 81: John 6:26-71]]> fbx/88cdbe88-847d-11f0-bdf9-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Thu, 28 Aug 2025 22:11:54 -0400 What is the bread of life? What spiritual sustenance do we need? What did Jesus mean regarding eating His flesh and drinking His blood? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through John 6:26-71. What is the bread of life? What spiritual sustenance do we need? What did Jesus mean regarding eating His flesh and drinking His blood? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through John 6:26-71.]]> 2510 false 81 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 82: John 7]]> fbx/c644ed8e-8835-11f0-98c9-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Tue, 02 Sep 2025 18:40:41 -0400 What is so impactful about the fact that Jesus' brother's did not believe? Did Jesus come at the right time? What is the difference between what is right and what appears right? What is the Gospel first and foremost about? What is required in order for individuals to bear fruit? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through John 7. What is so impactful about the fact that Jesus' brother's did not believe? Did Jesus come at the right time? What is the difference between what is right and what appears right? What is the Gospel first and foremost about? What is required in order for individuals to bear fruit? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through John 7.]]> 3039 false 82 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 83: John 8:1-30]]> fbx/f6836eec-9af7-11f0-a59b-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Fri, 26 Sep 2025 12:43:42 -0400 How do we approach a person when they have sinned? What is the importance of the Light? How does the Father testify about Jesus? What apologetical considerations can be made with the phrase, "When you lift up the Son of Man?" How does a person come to believe? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through John 8:1-30. How do we approach a person when they have sinned? What is the importance of the Light? How does the Father testify about Jesus? What apologetical considerations can be made with the phrase, "When you lift up the Son of Man?" How does a person come to believe? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through John 8:1-30.]]> 2426 false 83 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 84: John 8:31-59]]> fbx/9c1f9618-a530-11f0-849d-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Thu, 09 Oct 2025 12:54:18 -0400 What must we do to be Jesus' disciples? What relationship does abiding in His Word and being freed from sin have? Does our heritage matter for our salvation? What promise does Jesus make in John 8:52? Why did some pick up stones to throw at Jesus? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through John 8:31-59. What must we do to be Jesus' disciples? What relationship does abiding in His Word and being freed from sin have? Does our heritage matter for our salvation? What promise does Jesus make in John 8:52? Why did some pick up stones to throw at Jesus? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through John 8:31-59.]]> 3294 false 84 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 85: John 9]]> fbx/61d58ffe-b4ed-11f0-baad-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:33:28 -0400 How did Jesus see people? Do we get sick as a punishment for sin? What should we tell people about Jesus? What does Jesus free us from? What reality must we face as we profess Christ publicly? Who is Jesus? How should we handle being called out for sin? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through John 9. How did Jesus see people? Do we get sick as a punishment for sin? What should we tell people about Jesus? What does Jesus free us from? What reality must we face as we profess Christ publicly? Who is Jesus? How should we handle being called out for sin? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through John 9.]]> 3698 false 85 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 86: John 10]]> fbx/660631fa-bf29-11f0-9011-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:08:17 -0500 What Bible name would you choose? Do you know the voice of Jesus? Do you follow it? What do we listen to in order to bear fruit? Who has the power to give life? How does your life bear witness to who Jesus is? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through John 10. What Bible name would you choose? Do you know the voice of Jesus? Do you follow it? What do we listen to in order to bear fruit? Who has the power to give life? How does your life bear witness to who Jesus is? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through John 10.]]> 2647 false 86 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 87: John 11]]> fbx/c13dce7e-c100-11f0-b8ec-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:22:10 -0500 Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss John 11 in this episode of Heavy Branches. Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss John 11 in this episode of Heavy Branches.]]> 3273 false 87 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 88: John 12:1-26]]> fbx/a1d26034-cde1-11f0-9590-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sun, 30 Nov 2025 06:42:21 -0500 What was Lazarus up to after the resurrection? What does true worship look like? What should we expect on account of following Jesus? What did Jesus fulfill as He entered Jerusalem? What cost is there to following Jesus? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through John 12. What was Lazarus up to after the resurrection? What does true worship look like? What should we expect on account of following Jesus? What did Jesus fulfill as He entered Jerusalem? What cost is there to following Jesus? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through John 12.]]> 3102 false 88 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 89: John 12:27-50]]> fbx/44de3456-da94-11f0-a1b2-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:31:19 -0500 Join Jacob, Cabe, and Tanner on Heavy Branches as they conclude their study of John chapter 12. In this episode, the conversation shifts from celebration to the profound purpose of Christ's incarnation and forthcoming death.The hosts dive deep into the meaning of Jesus being "lifted up," the ultimate act of drawing men to Himself, and the connection between belief and the Father's glory. They explore the tragic rejection of Jesus by rulers who "loved the approval of men rather than the approval of God," emphasizing the difference between mere knowledge and saving faith.Plus, don't miss the Christmas-themed icebreaker where the hosts share their favorite gifts (including a four-wheeler and a growing collection of 78 nutcrackers!) and share this week's featured hymn, "Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus."Tune in for a discussion connecting the joy of Christmas to the serious, world-saving purpose of the cross. Join Jacob, Cabe, and Tanner on Heavy Branches as they conclude their study of John chapter 12. In this episode, the conversation shifts from celebration to the profound purpose of Christ's incarnation and forthcoming death.
The hosts dive deep into the meaning of Jesus being "lifted up," the ultimate act of drawing men to Himself, and the connection between belief and the Father's glory. They explore the tragic rejection of Jesus by rulers who "loved the approval of men rather than the approval of God," emphasizing the difference between mere knowledge and saving faith.
Plus, don't miss the Christmas-themed icebreaker where the hosts share their favorite gifts (including a four-wheeler and a growing collection of 78 nutcrackers!) and share this week's featured hymn, "Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus."
Tune in for a discussion connecting the joy of Christmas to the serious, world-saving purpose of the cross.
]]> 2424 false 89 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 90: John 13]]> fbx/0549c054-ee16-11f0-af9b-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Sat, 10 Jan 2026 06:18:23 -0500 In this episode, we discuss our opinions on Christmas music, and delve into John Chapter 13, focusing on the new commandment of love that Jesus gives to His disciples. We explore the significance of Jesus washing the disciples' feet, the humility required in serving others, and Peter's denial of Jesus, emphasizing the importance of understanding true love and sacrifice in the Christian faith. Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these things and more as they go through John 13. In this episode, we discuss our opinions on Christmas music, and delve into John Chapter 13, focusing on the new commandment of love that Jesus gives to His disciples. We explore the significance of Jesus washing the disciples' feet, the humility required in serving others, and Peter's denial of Jesus, emphasizing the importance of understanding true love and sacrifice in the Christian faith. Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these things and more as they go through John 13.


]]> 3595 false 90 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 91: John 14]]> fbx/f7300b24-0065-11f1-83ea-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:35:36 -0500 In this episode of Heavy Branches, Jacob, Tanner, and Cabe express their&nbsp; excitement for the year ahead, particularly mission trips and church activities. The conversation transitions into a deep exploration of John 14, focusing on Jesus as the way, truth, and life, and the significance of obedience to God's commands. They also discuss the role of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers, emphasizing its importance in prayer, empowerment, and assurance of faith. The episode concludes with reflections on Jesus' obedience to the Father and how it serves as a model for believers. In this episode of Heavy Branches, Jacob, Tanner, and Cabe express their  excitement for the year ahead, particularly mission trips and church activities. The conversation transitions into a deep exploration of John 14, focusing on Jesus as the way, truth, and life, and the significance of obedience to God's commands. They also discuss the role of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers, emphasizing its importance in prayer, empowerment, and assurance of faith. The episode concludes with reflections on Jesus' obedience to the Father and how it serves as a model for believers.


]]> 3590 false 91 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 92]]> fbx/7568a056-07c7-11f1-be38-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:01:07 -0500 Should someone get baptized a second time? What is the problem with exceptions becoming the rule? What things must be known and understood before someone is baptized? How do those on the Tennessee camp interpret Acts 19? Can you determine if someone has counted the cost or do you just have to trust they have? Is there an age of accountability? What is the common view that we should expect in our churches today? Why do we care so much about getting baptism right? Tanner and Jacob Cabe discuss these topics and more with Derek Baker. Should someone get baptized a second time? What is the problem with exceptions becoming the rule? What things must be known and understood before someone is baptized? How do those on the Tennessee camp interpret Acts 19? Can you determine if someone has counted the cost or do you just have to trust they have? Is there an age of accountability? What is the common view that we should expect in our churches today? Why do we care so much about getting baptism right? Tanner and Jacob Cabe discuss these topics and more with Derek Baker.]]> 6116 false 92 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 93: John 15]]> fbx/20e75602-1105-11f1-893c-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:15:14 -0500 What is a covenant? What is our role in the covenant? How does love play a role in the covenant? How does keeping the covenant produce joy? Tanner and Jacob Cabe discuss these topics in more as they cover John 15. What is a covenant? What is our role in the covenant? How does love play a role in the covenant? How does keeping the covenant produce joy? Tanner and Jacob Cabe discuss these topics in more as they cover John 15.]]> 3087 false 93 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 94: John 16]]> fbx/1f68cc1a-1db8-11f1-869b-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:06:46 -0400 Jacob Cabe and Tanner are joined by Brian Schulz and Jason Cole in this weeks episode as we cover John 16. Jacob Cabe and Tanner are joined by Brian Schulz and Jason Cole in this weeks episode as we cover John 16.]]> 3591 false 94 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 95: John 17]]> fbx/72cbfec6-26ba-11f1-b25d-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:16:05 -0400 What life statement does Jesus make? What is Eternal life? Where do wee find protection and growth from the evil one? How is this prayer about all Christians even today? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through Jesus' prayer in John 17. What life statement does Jesus make? What is Eternal life? Where do wee find protection and growth from the evil one? How is this prayer about all Christians even today? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through Jesus' prayer in John 17.]]> 3659 false 95 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 96: John 18]]> fbx/bd93e336-2ea0-11f1-893f-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:32:13 -0400 What does a true disciple look like? Why was Jesus here? What was He willing to do for the Father? What did Jesus do that He said He would do? What heart condition do we see in those seeking to crucify Jesus? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through John 18. What does a true disciple look like? Why was Jesus here? What was He willing to do for the Father? What did Jesus do that He said He would do? What heart condition do we see in those seeking to crucify Jesus? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through John 18.]]> 3385 false 96 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 97: John 19]]> fbx/7d12c050-2ec5-11f1-a915-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400 Two episodes this week. We saw it fitting that we rush this one since we were cover John 19 to put it out on the Friday before Resurrection Sunday. The big question: Why did Jesus have to die? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss this topic and more as the go through John 19. Two episodes this week. We saw it fitting that we rush this one since we were cover John 19 to put it out on the Friday before Resurrection Sunday. The big question: Why did Jesus have to die? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss this topic and more as the go through John 19.]]> 3341 false 97 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 98: John 20]]> fbx/758da822-373a-11f1-9ef3-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:12:44 -0400 What proves the resurrection? What does the Resurrection prove? What was the purpose of the Gospel of John? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through John 20. What proves the resurrection? What does the Resurrection prove? What was the purpose of the Gospel of John? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through John 20.]]> 3247 false 98 full <![CDATA[Heavy Branches Ep. 99: John 21]]> fbx/608bd002-3cc1-11f1-b516-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/jZW5m1lWGK/feed Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:01:07 -0400 How did Jesus prove once again He had risen to the disciples? What is really the significance of Jesus asking Peter if he loves Him? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through John 21. How did Jesus prove once again He had risen to the disciples? What is really the significance of Jesus asking Peter if he loves Him? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through John 21.]]> 2843 false 99 full