Heavy Branches Podcast

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.

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.

Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss John 11 in this episode of Heavy Branches.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.