Branch Life Podcast

How can influential leaders go boldly before God to ask dangerous, life-changing, world-transforming, God-glorifying prayers? Join us as we learn from Nehemiah's bold prayers and how we can apply them and pray continually for the walls in our lives just as Nehemiah did.

How do influential leaders allow God to become connected in their leadership? PRAYER. Prayer connects us to God's sovereignty and to our responsibility. Through prayer, we must humble ourselves before the Lord, allowing us to recognize we need God in control of our leadership. Join us today as we see how Nehemiah used prayer to lead in God's power and not his own.

Do you ever ask yourself how I study the Bible, the Old Testament, and the book of Nehemiah? Join us today on how to apply the "Look | Think | Do (apply)" method as we gear up and start our new book study in Nehemiah.

What must the meal include at a Table Talk? Is it just about the food or both food and meaningful conversation? When Jesus said "Go and do likewise", there is no room for greed. As Jesus sets the ultimate example of Radical Generosity, we need to set that example for our guests without selfish ambition. Join us as we learn how we are to continue on the path of generosity and the dangers of living...

What part of your regular rhythm intentionally includes seeking the lost? If people are lost and without Christ, should they be treated differently? Join us as we unfold the topic of our guests and learn how to seek those who are lost while having our expectations be different towards them while loving them as Christ loves us.

Do you live out the message that God is love? As the host of a Table Talk, there are four truths you can't forget while sharing God's love with others. If we are judgmental towards those we talk to, we are not loving them the way God loves. Join us today as we learn followers of Jesus love like Jesus and our actions will draw our friends closer to understanding the grace of God.

What is the agenda of a Table Talk? When you're a Christian you should have an inner excitement to share the love of Christ with others. How can you speak up and not feel frightened? When you have a clear agenda going into your conversation that excitement will flourish into an unashamed voice that is not afraid to speak the Truth. Join us today and learn 4 reasons why your agenda should never be...

What happened and why are we all dealing with brokenness? If we are all broken, we better not underestimate the severity of sin. It will pull you further away from God's intention and will make your life displeasing to God. Join us as we see how rich God's mercy is for us and how we can encourage others to repent from their sins in order to change the brokenness in their lives, only by God's grace...

Does starting a conversation about God make your palms sweat and your heart throb just a tad faster than normal? In God's intricate and perfect design, He created the world to thrive, and that includes communicative relationships with Himself and others. Join us in this two-part study on "The Talk" as we give pointers on how to transition everyday conversations into meaningful discussions, explain...

The forgotten purpose of meals. We all eat approximately 21 times a week. And sure, we need food to survive and thrive. But what if God gave this daily rhythm a great purpose? Intentional hospitality unlocks conversations that can change people's eternity and excite you regarding the good news about Jesus. You're invited to learn more as we start our new Talk of the Table series.

Why are storms necessary in our lives? Are we always in a circumstance in our life that helps shape our life or be a witness to others around us? Join us as we learn where we need to anchor ourselves during life's storms so we can peacefully face anything we are currently experiencing, coming out of, or what storm we are about to enter.

What is a God story and how can it change everyone's eternity? Everyone has a story to share. Do you ever wonder what to talk about to people when you have nothing to say? join us as we learn five powerful principles for unlocking the power of your God story and see how lives will be changed.

Did God write a book? With the controversy of knowing if the Bible is literally the word of God versus if the Bible was inspired by God, how do we know the truth? Join us in how we prove if God did, in fact, write the Bible and how you can clearly define the infallible truth behind the living word of God, and how a relationship with God's word is essential.

There are only two sides to the supernatural and one side is never sought out. So what should we do with this supernatural war and who do you run to? Proclaim the name of Jesus! His name only has the power to destroy the demonic. When we move toward the Holy Spirit in prayer, the demonic will flee. When you move toward the spiritual and move away from the mystical, your power comes from the most p...

What's wrong with religion? If the majority of people claim they are religious, does this get you closer to God? Religious traditions force our thinking inward rather than having an outside focus. Join us as we unfold the confusion and dangers of religion and how it is very different than a relationship with God.

The problem of suffering is that it is personal and it's universal. We feel it and it's everywhere. Knowing the inevitable, our response to suffering navigates our future. Out of all the popular world views, the Biblical teaching on suffering clearly explains Jesus suffering for us so we could freely choose repentance and salvation. We are not guaranteed a simple life once we have faith in Christ....

If miracles are true, what does that prove about Jesus? The more you see and acknowledge the wonders of this world, the more you can see God's extraordinarily common providences. We have proof God is alive and He alone is worthy of worship and that Jesus is God and he alone can save anyone. When we believe these truths, we can also prove that we, the church, are in God's good and great hands. With...

Do you ever question what sin is and how it came into this world spreading amongst everyone? Sin is deadly serious; corrupting our physical bodies, the world, and spiritual lives. What if there was a way to be forgiven of your sins? Can good works erase your sin? Jesus Christ is the one and only who can save you from corruption and death from your sins. Without Christ's grace, sin is unfixable. Do...

What if Jesus was really alive? Could we see clear evidence of His existence, would the prophesies fit perfectly as the Bible indicates? What would happen if we believed the truth of Jesus? If Jesus is alive, He is worth dedicating your life to. Join us in how we see lives radically transform when we have faith and fully know, in our hearts, Jesus is alive!

Do you ever question if God is real? What if He actually was? The evidence is clear, and you can trust Him with everything. Join us as we unfold this common question of God's existence and see how you can believe in God and have hope for eternity, help in trouble, and freedom through Jesus, God's Son. Do you believe in God?

No matter your story, your past, your long or short list of talents, whatever it may be, God wants to use those ordinary things to build the kingdom of God. As you grow in your walk with Christ, it becomes an investment that will last a lifetime, a life more abundant to help build the Church. God continues to use ordinary people to do the extraordinary.

If you were best known for a nickname, what would it be? There is more to a name than we think. Barnabas lived out the meaning of his name, son of encouragement. His life demonstrated radical generosity, self-sacrifice, demonstrated how to be a peacemaker, and was helpful in bringing others to Christ.

Why do bad things happen to praying people? Peter became imprisoned for his faith and he had so many people praying for him. Why didn't prayer stop Peter from experiencing pain and suffering? We are not guaranteed an easy life following Christ but when we pray, we are inviting God to redeem our pain. Join us and see how, the church, prayed and loved Peter while he experienced the miraculous, only...

When you obey the voice of the Lord, a world can be changed! Are you ever afraid to spread the gospel alone? Peter was encouraged by a devout God-fearing man named Cornelius who prayed continually and demonstrated the key attributes of a missionary. These two men, in the mission field, obeyed the Lord and demonstrated that anyone, in ALL nations, can be used to be a light in this world, either Jew...

Saul, from "breathing out threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord" and then changed his actions to being zealous for the Lord. How can this transformation be possible? Join us as we unfold the transforming power of God's Amazing Grace in one man's life. Acts 9:1-31