Bear Good Fruit Podcast

It's our 14th anniversary (Biblically significant nerdout number) and we've got marriage on our minds. We explore the irony around biblical marriages being unbiblical and dismantle a number of common myths about marriage too. We hope this conversation gives life and hope to those called into marriage at the same time to caveat for those to feel peace around their life of singleness as a wa...

In this conversation we talk through the importance of youth ministry in the church. Should youth have a separate gathering than the larger church gatherings? Who is responsible for discipling our children? How does American culture prolong adolescence in setting up our next generation for failure? Join us as we share perspective of 12 years in youth ministry that hopefully inspires us to produce...

In our longest episode yet (sorry about that), we unpack some of the beauty and significance of treasure. It's a great time to reflect on what we truly treasure in our hearts and what we'd be willing to give up for it. We hope this conversation sparks an inventory of our priorities and values so that we can focus more on eternally significant things. Truly to help us Bear Good Fruit.------...

Today we brainstorm the origins of rivalries and how counter productive they can be to God's Kingdom movement. Hope you have grace as our dogs decided to get in on the action this time, but as Julie said, this podcast will be one to help us with resisting our distractions. Is competition good? Are rivalries necessary? How can we navigate these fruitfully and in ways that bring life to us and our c...

With Valentines Day drawing near, we discuss the importance and meanings behind the word "Love". We look at examples (both good and bad) to help shape and mold our understanding of love. We also spend time discussing the importance of planting a church, partnering with other churches, and the phases of preparation to help further God's Kingdom all on the basis of love. Feel free to r...

We are back and excited for what's to come in 2026! Our first conversation we hope brings life is one around doubt. The pro to doubt is it creates space to foster deeper, more resilient faith through open conversation, validating tough questions, and connecting people to God & supportive community rather than leading to spiritual silence. The con to doubt is without taking on the required ques...

Since we talked about doubt, why not engage with some difficult questions that help form our worldviews. Like, what exactly caused Adam & Eve to be exiled from Eden? In chewing on that question, we use sanctified imagination to lean into the theology of Willy Wonka and more! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 0:00 - Intro 2:11 - Game: Guess the...

**DISCLAIMER** PARENTS WHO LISTEN WITH CHILDREN, DISCRETION IS ADVISED AS OUR CONVERSATION MAY AFFECT CHRISTMAS DYNAMICS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ We rank the best Santas in movies, discuss the origins of Santa, and share our Christmas traditions. Plus we share Tree of Life's Root Group series about the Apologetics of Advent and the up...

Why wait to "do" church? What does it take to plant a church? How do we feel about the reality of strategizing as we plant a church? As we continue to document our journey in planting a church, we give a little glimpse in what pastors are trained for and the world that is church planting. We're by no means trailblazers at all as there's a 2,000 year rich history of church communi...

So much to say in this one about our "Why" here at Tree of Life... We hope this conversation continues laying the groundwork of our culture, vision, and direction as part of the Church. Lot's of theological geekery as well as practical examples of what to expect when you worship with us at Tree of Life. Last reminder, to register below to be part of our Interest Party on 11/23/25! ht...

Witness is sharing Jesus in word & deed. It's not pressured, but given from the overflow of love. Witness is inviting others into God's story. Tim Mackie once said, "Sharing faith comes from God's generous nature within a believer, not just a religious duty. This is part of who believers are as disciples of Jesus, not simply a volunteer activity." In this episode, Ben &am...

Welcome to our podcast where we share our journey of planting Tree of Life Church. In this video, we discuss the significance of our home church and the legacies we leave behind (whether good or bad), and how a strategic trip turned into a spiritual one. ------------------------------------------ 0:00 - Intro 0:44 - Reverse Charades Game 5:19 - Strategic Trip to FL 6:41 - Relationship to Riverside...

Welcome to our podcast where we share our journey of planting Tree of Life Church. In this video, we share our heart for Foster children & families with some of our relevant backstory to why. Listen to how Julie's health journey has detoured the way in which we serve with Foster care ministries currently. --------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 - Intro 0:40- Ga...

Welcome to our podcast where we share our journey of planting Tree of Life Church. We've been blessed and encouraged as God has answered some prayers recently with Tree of Life. We challenge your movie quote knowledge and dare us all to watch movies through the lens of scripture. Our hope is watching with our focus on things above may allow us to BEAR GOOD FRUIT. Case and point, we discuss an...

Welcome to our podcast where we share our journey of planting Tree of Life Church. What is prayer? Why doesn't it always "work"? In this episode we share our experiences and perspectives on how prayer has helped and hurt. We hope that prayer becomes a tool to bear good fruit in the world and in our lives. 0:00 - Intro 0:55 - emaG sdrawkcaB 5:25 - Tree of Life Church Update 15:00 - In...

Welcome to our podcast where we share our journey of planting Tree of Life Church. Julie brought a little trivia from 2015 to celebrate our son's 10th birthday. We discuss the early church and discuss our approach in small groups (called Root Groups). Copy of the Didache: https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0714.htm Practicing the Way: https://www.practicingtheway.org/ Rule of Life Builder: http...

Welcome to our podcast where we share our journey of planting Tree of Life Church. We went on a trip and gleaned wisdom from disability ministry experts! Also, what happens when we (humanity) choose to diminish someone's identity as an image bearer of God. 0:00 - Intro 0:32 - Backpack Debate 2:37 - Charlie Kirk Tragedy & Hopeful Response 12:18 - Disability and the Church 20:37 - Julie'...

Welcome to our podcast where we share our journey of planting Tree of Life Church. Get to know our story and how God can use "nobodies" like us to prayerfully bring healing and restoration to creation. Thanks for listening and if you want to learn more about our new ministry, check out Tree-of-Life. Church