Branch Life Podcast

Did you ever consider how much you pray? Prayer is the most powerful tool in spiritual combat to defeat the devil's schemes since he knows how powerful it is. Today, join us in this inspirational power, with our heavenly Father, knowing we are commanded to pray and communicate with Him. Without prayer, you're powerless, with or without armor.

How much thought do you give the Word of God while in a battle? Would you believe the word of God is the only weapon we need in battle? As we have been learning, the devil wants to tempt us in all areas of our lives to keep us from living God's way. Rest assured, the sword of the spirit (God's word) is the weapon we need while facing all areas in our lives. Listen in as we learn how to use the swo...

How does the devil attack us today? In Ephesians 6, we are told the devil attacks us with fiery darts so we need to take up the shield of Faith, daily, to protect ourselves. Join us as we learn which fiery darts are from the devil and how we can see God's power, purpose, and presence through the battle.

In a spiritual war, we are called to put on the shoes of readiness by the gospel of peace. How can the gospel help us in a spiritual war? As destructive as the devil can be in our minds, lives, and relationships, the antidote is peace. Peace should be the default of every believer in every battle. Join us to learn how to be ready, where to run, how to acquire true peace, and how to use it during a...

How do we stand firm in a spiritual battle? Join us as we learn the ultimate weapon against deception as we live and speak in truth, always, in our daily lives.

How do you fight a spiritual war you can't see? While demons and devils are not behind everything that goes wrong, there is a very real Spiritual War we must be ready for. Join us as we learn the do's and don'ts of Spiritual War, be encouraged with strength and not to fear. This war is not fought alone!

Do you ever look at coworkers or classmates and wonder why they are so joyful at what they are doing? How are we to treat the leadership above us? We, as the church, are to be known for loving better. Join us as we learn the balance between leadership and those under them and how to serve well with heartfelt service.

Did you know God has a beautiful design for spirit-filled homes? As we navigate through life and reach the highs and lows of parenting, what does God say about our stature between the parent and child relationship? Join us as we learn how to honor our loved ones, no matter your life stage.

God has a beautiful design for spirit-filled marriages. Christ sets the example of sacrificial love but how do we apply His example to our own marriage? Join us as we learn how to be devoted to one another in love and honoring each other above yourself.

How can we love and be wise with our love simultaneously? In Ephesians chapter 5, we are told how to love as Christ wants us to love. We are not forced to love but we are granted the free will to choose and be an example of this kind of love in our lives. If we choose to love wisely and love the way God wants us to, we will be sober-minded, and filled with the Spirit.

"Do you Trust Me?" When faced with a life-threatening situation, do you trust and follow God's voice? Join us as we learn how God tested Abraham with the life of his son, Isaac as we learn how God loves us, wants what's best for our lives, and how God keeps His promises.

Do you ever catch yourself doing something you promised you would never do because you knew, in your heart, it was wrong? Do you limper between doing what God says is good and then place false gods before the Lord? How do we get to this point in life? Join us as we unfold this same battle Elijah confronted the Prophets of Baal and learned how to defend our temptations so we don't lose faith in the...

Did you ever think of waiting as an invitation? In the book of Acts, Jesus said to "wait for the promises of the Father". This waiting period is an opportunity to be transformed by God if you open yourselves to Him. Join us as we learn what liminal space is, how God uses it, what this space offers us, and how we receive it.

We will first focus on David and Goliath as we kick off this new Summer Stories series. Join us as we learn who this story is for, how to give God the glory for all your challenging circumstances, and how you change when you desire God's glory, not your own.

Health Churches put off the old self which belongs to your deceitful desires and out on the new self we have created in the likeness of God. But what does that look like? Join us as we wrap up our Alive series and dig into what it looks like to have a new life in Chris

Is there a rhyme or reason for a healthy church trying to reach the lost world? What foundations are needed to thrive on ministering your heart's passion for those blinded by the darkness of the world? God reveals the mystery of the church to our founding fathers who laid its foundation for us all. Join us as we take these foundations and learn the Church's focus and why we should love evangelism...

What is the calling of the church? As a child of God, you're placed into a privileged position of immeasurable value. Are you walking the walk and living by the fruit of the Spirit? If we love Him, we will have the innate calling to do what pleases Him. Join us as we learn what our privileged position is when we are children of God.

How big are your dreams? Are you optimistic your dreams will come true? Join us as we learn who God is and what abundance we receive as you dream big dreams for God's glory, reaching others throughout all generations.

If the church body is to be "better together" why do we lean towards doing things independently or have church rivalry? The mission God called us to do is too big for independence. We are one family with one Spirit. God calls us to partake in His promises in Christ Jesus and the Gospel. Join us as we unfold these promises and explore how living life, Better Together, is what makes a healthy church...

What makes a healthy church? Healthy churches have have unity in a world that is increasingly divided. They really really love each other!! Join us as we kick off our new series called Alive, in the book of Ephesians, as we learn how our uncommon unity in Christ forges us together as one in Christ.

Who is the one who decides how close you'll be to God? We all were once far from God, before our free gift of salvation. We have no connection to Christ's life-giving power without salvation and can't do anything apart from it. Join us as we learn how we were all once far from Christ but have been brought near by the blood of Christ so that we can abide and hunger for a relationship with God.

Can you save yourself by works? When our lives go from works to faith it means less of "me" and more of Him (Christ). Join us as we unfold the truths behind our free gift of salvation and learn that all good works are God's work, not from ourselves. Ephesians 2:8-10

Are you spiritually dead or wandering from the truth? Do you question your faith? God is so rich in mercy, we are made alive once we accept Christ in our hearts. The change is radical and should be evident to everyone by the way we live our lives. Are you living that changed life or are you trapped in sin's grip?

How much should you know about God by the time you die? In Ephesians, Paul has a desire to encourage believers to deepen their relationship and abide with God. We, as believers of Christ Jesus, are enriched with spiritual benefits. Join us today as we deepen our knowledge about starting in an elementary stage to gaining an enlightenment stage when we walk with God and evaluate the true value we po...

How can a person once be a stranger and then be adopted into the family of God? In love, Jesus adopts us to himself as sons and daughters according to the purpose of His will once we accept Christ in our hearts. Once you are saved, the gospel changes every part of you... if you let it.