Heavy Branches Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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. 

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. 

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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. 

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!