Heavy Branches Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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

Join Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob as they discuss Acts 22! 

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.