Branch Life Podcast

If you were best known for a nickname, what would it be? There is more to a name than we think. Barnabas lived out the meaning of his name, son of encouragement. His life demonstrated radical generosity, self-sacrifice, demonstrated how to be a peacemaker, and was helpful in bringing others to Christ.

Why do bad things happen to praying people? Peter became imprisoned for his faith and he had so many people praying for him. Why didn't prayer stop Peter from experiencing pain and suffering? We are not guaranteed an easy life following Christ but when we pray, we are inviting God to redeem our pain. Join us and see how, the church, prayed and loved Peter while he experienced the miraculous, only God can do.

When you obey the voice of the Lord, a world can be changed! Are you ever afraid to spread the gospel alone? Peter was encouraged by a devout God-fearing man named Cornelius who prayed continually and demonstrated the key attributes of a missionary. These two men, in the mission field, obeyed the Lord and demonstrated that anyone, in ALL nations, can be used to be a light in this world, either Jew or Gentile. Will you prayerfully consider being a missionary spreading the love of Christ to those around you?

Saul, from "breathing out threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord" and then changed his actions to being zealous for the Lord. How can this transformation be possible? Join us as we unfold the transforming power of God's Amazing Grace in one man's life.

Acts 9:1-31

God calls us to give our lives to the church and this is exactly what Stephen did. Stephen was full of the Holy Spirit, devotion to prayer, and the ministry of the word. By his example, the ministry multiplied. Our greatest calling is to build the Church but how is this executed? Join us as we unfold how Stephen, one of our Founding Fathers, demonstrated how God uses the ordinary to become extraordinary.

Perfect parenting will not make perfect kids! If you are faced with the pains of a prodigal child, the child must find it in their heart to make the choice to repent and flee from returned rebellion. Building practical tips to help nurture your own heart during this difficult span of life will help bring you closer to God, help you understand it's not your fault, and to be the friend your child wants to come back to.

Proverbs 17:24-25

Now is the time to see the fruits of your labor! The friendship years allow you, as a parent, to sit back and watch your child navigate through life while loving generously. Parenting your adult child (19+) is all about the friendship years but first, you need to know what are healthy principles to apply to this relationship. Join the conversation to see how healthy boundaries and communication can help build a lifelong healthy friendship.

Proverbs 11:24-25

The Friendship Years 19+

Like it or not, our teens are off the bench and in the game. What an exciting time to see how this stage helps reflect what has already been taught during the discipline and training years. Now it's time to let your teen start to make choices on their own while the parents get to help guide them on the decision process. Join us as we learn how to coach and empower our teens to strengthen their character and choices wisely, so their paths will be directed toward the Lord!

Proverbs 6:6-10 & Proverbs 30:24-25

The Coaching Years | Ages 13-19

No Matter your size, extra tall or just small, there is always a Yertle inside of us all. From the parent to the child, discipline is imperative to helping everyone grow. Join us as we dive into learning what children's basic needs are along with parenting discipline principles that transform a child when done in love.

This episode of Parenting Through Proverbs will be focusing on parenting kids 1-5 years old - the Discipline years.

Every child needs unforgettable love and diligent discipline.

Proverbs 3:11-12

Did you ever wish parenting came with a handbook guide? Join us as we start this five-week parenting series on Parenting Through the Proverbs. Let's learn from the wisest person, King Solomon, and have fun learning from Dr. Seuss while learning biblical truths to live by; focusing on the person our children will be rather than the places they'll go.