Branch Life Podcast

Are doubt and discouragement creeping into the shadow of your life? Without Jesus, you're only chasing emptiness. These struggles are real, no matter who you are or what stage of life you are in. There is hope! Faith in Jesus sets us free from living in our unsettling minds' shadows. Join us as we wrap up this series and learn how faith, in Christ Jesus, gives us the power to go beyond the sun, fr...

Do you ever wonder, "If only I had more money?" Yes, money can buy you materialistic things, take you on vacations, and give you things others may not have, but will it make you content and satisfied with your life? Join us as we learn how to view money as Jesus does and discover the dangers of placing wealth over God.

Engaging in true worship is not about a formula to follow but a posture to take. Religion is not our agenda but God's. Do you find yourself insisting on your agenda, using empty religious phrases, or even approaching God as an expert in religion? Join us as we solidify a posture of a true worshiper, how to be intentional in worshiping God while eager to fear God, listen to His voice, and humbly al...

Relationships are not always easy. Fixing the world's evils from business to personal doesn't bring fulfillment. We need to focus less on solving the world's problems and more on the people within arms reach. So how do you do that? Join us as we learn how to cultivate intentional spiritual relationships by supporting, staying close, and protecting one another through the power of Christ.

Time is something you can't find more of, but you sure can lose it. How well do you spend every chapter of your life? We do not know what tomorrow will bring, so we, as Christians, need to pray for our time here on earth and make the best use of it. The days are evil. Are you prioritizing your time as a witness for Christ? Join us as we learn how to walk in wisdom towards outsiders, to make the be...

Have you ever considered work to be just as comparable to a basic human need like food, friendship, prayer, etc.? We typically have a negative response to work but is this how God intended it to be? Join us as we learn how work is not a punishment but a gift from God.

As we start this brand new series, Chasing The Wind, we learn from one of the wisest men in the Bible as we dive into the book of Ecclesiastes. You are guaranteed emptiness when you make a good thing the main thing. Join us as we learn how faith gives us the power to go beyond the sun and see where true meaning is.

Have you ever wondered how Jesus's heart remains compassionate for everyone in need? With a compassionate heart, we can take any situation from grumbling to steadfast. Join us as we wrap up our series on Help and learn how to position our hearts and minds by patiently putting others first.

What if the church was a godsend to the people around us? Would we be looked upon differently? Would our focus be off ourselves and fully reliant on Christ? Join us as we learn to love like Christ and be within arms' reach as we pray, plan, prepare, and help those in need.

What does encouraging the fainthearted look like, and what does it mean? When we put courage back into another, eyes can be lifted and courage is put back into their weary hearts. Join us as we learn how to encourage the fainthearted and help through the power of the gospel, compassion, and love.

We are warned to admonish the idle, Christians, but how are we to follow this command? The idle needs help to see the danger they are in by not living in the light of Christ's imminent return. We are to lead with genuine love. Join us as we learn to be a light that ignites a genuine desire for spiritual growth.

Join us as we wrap up this series called 'tis the Season. We hope you found encouragement each week as we faced life realities during the Christmas Holiday. We hope and pray you did not miss the true meaning of Christmas during all the preparations, family gatherings, deadlines, and everything else that distracts us from being at Jesus' feet.

When it comes to Christmas gatherings with family, conflict most likely always appears. What do we do when there is a divide and the burden of gathering gets in the way of enjoying family? Join us as we discover how Jesus dealt with conflict and how it can make your gatherings more meaningful and fruitful to those around you this year.

Is there a way to grieve like Jesus? Grief is always evident during Christmas, but you don't have to do it alone! Jesus created us to fellowship with one another, and grief is another way to hold close to family, loved ones, and friends during grief. Join us today as we learn how to make space for grief, grieve like Jesus, and help a friend or loved one grieving this Christmas season.

'Tis the Season to give gifts, but why do we overspend every year? Why do we try to provide outside of our means? The trap of loving money always strays us farther from God because stuff will never satisfy the soul. Join us as we kick off this new series, 'tis the Season, as we learn how to be content with what God gives us, love God more than money, and spend God's money God's way.

Incorruptible love is a love that never dies. It never stops and never dies. Where can we find this love? God's love is incorruptible and with our earthly flesh, we sometimes struggle to move back and forth from this love. Join us today, as we learn how God's love is the only love that never dies and how we need to remember, repent, and return to our first love, Christ Jesus our Lord and Savior.

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.