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   Number 1: Transformed by the Spirit | The Branch

   True transformation is not a sprint, and it is not a marathon. It is a lifestyle. In this episode of The Branch Podcast, Pastor Chris and Pastor Matthew talk honestly about what it looks like to let the Holy Spirit shape, correct, and lead us toward the life God designed, if we are willing to listen. The hardest part is surrendering control. We all want to get better, but on our own terms. Real change happens when we stop defining "better" for ourselves and let God set the standard. As Psalm 139 reminds us, the invitation is simple, ask God to search your heart, reveal what is displeasing, and lead you in His everlasting way. His discipline is not punishment, it is proof of His love. Part of the Proof series at The Tree Church. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/D9SxceDBLDU

   August 20, 2026·51min
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   Number 2: Learning to Live with the Holy Spirit | The Branch

   Have you ever felt God moving in your life but didn't have the words to describe it? In this episode of The Branch Podcast, Pastor Matthew and Pastor Chris sit down for an honest, personal conversation about the Holy Spirit. They share their very different spiritual backgrounds, one shaped by a charismatic upbringing, the other by a quieter Lutheran tradition, and how those experiences led them to very different starting points in understanding the Spirit's work. Listeners will hear stories about prophecy, tongues, moments of doubt, and moments of clear confirmation from God. Matthew and Chris talk through what they've each had to unlearn theologically, how the Spirit has guided key decisions in their ministries and families, and why they believe every believer is invited into this same kind of relationship with God. Part of the Proof series at The Tree Church. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/HKmHZ4SK8aI

   August 13, 2026·56min
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   Number 3: Faith and Science Playing Nice | The Branch

   Faith and science are often put on opposite sides, but Pastor Chris Reed, Pastor Anthony Lombardi, and Pastor Matthew Johnson do not think that tension has to exist. In this episode of The Branch Podcast, the three pastors go deeper on Pastor Tim's recent message and work through some of the biggest questions at the intersection of faith and science. They talk through what Genesis was actually designed to communicate, how Christians should engage scientific consensus, whether evolution conflicts with a biblical view of creation, and how the age of the earth does or does not affect Christian faith. The conversation also takes on philosophical and moral questions that science simply cannot answer on its own. This is a grounded, honest conversation that takes both faith and intellectual integrity seriously. It is a great listen for anyone who has wrestled with these questions personally or in conversation with others. ▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kdvFDnVdn5c 🌳 The Tree Church | Lancaster & Logan, Ohio Sunday Services: 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM

   May 28, 2026·1h 8min
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   Number 4: Conviction Without Compromise: Truth, Grace, and the Way of Jesus | The Branch

   What does it actually mean to believe Jesus is the only way in a world that says every path leads to the same place? In this episode of The Branch Podcast, Chris Reed sits down with Pastor Matthew Johnson for an honest and grounded conversation about truth, relativism, and the exclusivity of Christ in a pluralistic culture. They discuss how faith is both intellectual and experiential, why every belief system makes an exclusivity claim, and what it looks like to hold deep convictions while still loving people well. The conversation also explores how to share faith relationally, how to navigate deconstruction in a healthy community, and what the historic essentials of Christianity actually are. If you have wrestled with these questions yourself or know someone who has, this is a conversation worth sitting with. Watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/kvhmntHev_s

   May 21, 2026·56min
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   Number 5: The Branch: The Mysterious Timing of God

   The Branch podcast delves into the depths of the Tree Church sermon topics and varying theological ideas, providing a nuanced and insightful exploration that goes beyond Sunday. Join us as we unravel the layers of spirituality, engaging in thought-provoking discussions to deepen your understanding of faith and its profound implications in our lives.

   January 11, 2024·48min
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