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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... more
FAQs about Heavy Branches Podcast:How many episodes does Heavy Branches Podcast have?The podcast currently has 99 episodes available.
March 26, 2025Heavy Branches Ep. 69: Barriers to Bearing Fruit - Sinful DesireHow 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?...more1h 1minPlay
March 12, 2025Heavy Branches Ep. 68: Barriers to Bearing Fruit - The TongueHow 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....more46minPlay
February 18, 2025Heavy Branches Ep. 67: Barriers to Bearing Fruit - HypocrisyWhat 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....more54minPlay
February 11, 2025Heavy Branches Ep. 66: Barriers to Bearing Fruit - Being Hearer, but not DoersWhat 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....more49minPlay
February 04, 2025Heavy Branches Ep. 65: Barriers to Bearing Fruit - Misplaced PrioritiesWho 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....more1h 3minPlay
January 28, 2025Heavy Branches Ep. 64: Barriers to Bearing Fruit - Not Abiding in JesusWhat 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....more1h 12minPlay
January 21, 2025Heavy Branches Ep. 63: Barriers to Bearing Fruit - LazinessHow 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....more55minPlay
January 14, 2025Heavy Branches Ep. 62: Kerry Allen InterviewWhat 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....more1h 26minPlay
December 31, 2024Heavy Branches Ep. 61: Acts 28What 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....more1h 14minPlay
December 24, 2024Heavy Branches Ep. 60: Acts 27How 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....more54minPlay
FAQs about Heavy Branches Podcast:How many episodes does Heavy Branches Podcast have?The podcast currently has 99 episodes available.