Heavy Branches Podcast

How did Jesus prove once again He had risen to the disciples? What is really the significance of Jesus asking Peter if he loves Him? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through John 21.

What proves the resurrection? What does the Resurrection prove? What was the purpose of the Gospel of John? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through John 20.

Two episodes this week. We saw it fitting that we rush this one since we were cover John 19 to put it out on the Friday before Resurrection Sunday. The big question: Why did Jesus have to die? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss this topic and more as the go through John 19.

What does a true disciple look like? Why was Jesus here? What was He willing to do for the Father? What did Jesus do that He said He would do? What heart condition do we see in those seeking to crucify Jesus? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through John 18.

What life statement does Jesus make? What is Eternal life? Where do wee find protection and growth from the evil one? How is this prayer about all Christians even today? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through Jesus' prayer in John 17.

Jacob Cabe and Tanner are joined by Brian Schulz and Jason Cole in this weeks episode as we cover John 16.

What is a covenant? What is our role in the covenant? How does love play a role in the covenant? How does keeping the covenant produce joy? Tanner and Jacob Cabe discuss these topics in more as they cover John 15.

Should someone get baptized a second time? What is the problem with exceptions becoming the rule? What things must be known and understood before someone is baptized? How do those on the Tennessee camp interpret Acts 19? Can you determine if someone has counted the cost or do you just have to trust they have? Is there an age of accountability? What is the common view that we should expect in our c...

In this episode of Heavy Branches, Jacob, Tanner, and Cabe express their  excitement for the year ahead, particularly mission trips and church activities. The conversation transitions into a deep exploration of John 14, focusing on Jesus as the way, truth, and life, and the significance of obedience to God's commands. They also discuss the role of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers, em...

In this episode, we discuss our opinions on Christmas music, and delve into John Chapter 13, focusing on the new commandment of love that Jesus gives to His disciples. We explore the significance of Jesus washing the disciples' feet, the humility required in serving others, and Peter's denial of Jesus, emphasizing the importance of understanding true love and sacrifice in the Christian faith. Jaco...

Join Jacob, Cabe, and Tanner on Heavy Branches as they conclude their study of John chapter 12. In this episode, the conversation shifts from celebration to the profound purpose of Christ's incarnation and forthcoming death. The hosts dive deep into the meaning of Jesus being "lifted up," the ultimate act of drawing men to Himself, and the connection between belief and the Father's glory. They exp...

What was Lazarus up to after the resurrection? What does true worship look like? What should we expect on account of following Jesus? What did Jesus fulfill as He entered Jerusalem? What cost is there to following Jesus? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through John 12.

Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss John 11 in this episode of Heavy Branches.

What Bible name would you choose? Do you know the voice of Jesus? Do you follow it? What do we listen to in order to bear fruit? Who has the power to give life? How does your life bear witness to who Jesus is? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through John 10.

How did Jesus see people? Do we get sick as a punishment for sin? What should we tell people about Jesus? What does Jesus free us from? What reality must we face as we profess Christ publicly? Who is Jesus? How should we handle being called out for sin? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through John 9.

What must we do to be Jesus' disciples? What relationship does abiding in His Word and being freed from sin have? Does our heritage matter for our salvation? What promise does Jesus make in John 8:52? Why did some pick up stones to throw at Jesus? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through John 8:31-59.

How do we approach a person when they have sinned? What is the importance of the Light? How does the Father testify about Jesus? What apologetical considerations can be made with the phrase, "When you lift up the Son of Man?" How does a person come to believe? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through John 8:1-30.

What is so impactful about the fact that Jesus' brother's did not believe? Did Jesus come at the right time? What is the difference between what is right and what appears right? What is the Gospel first and foremost about? What is required in order for individuals to bear fruit? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through John 7.

What is the bread of life? What spiritual sustenance do we need? What did Jesus mean regarding eating His flesh and drinking His blood? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through John 6:26-71.

How should we imitate Jesus in order to bear fruit? What does feeding the 5,000 and Jesus walking on water teach us about who Jesus is? What role does thanksgiving play in bearing fruit? What did Jesus give up to seek and save the lost? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob talk about these topics and more as they cover John 6:1-25.

Who is Jesus? Where does His authority come from? Who testified about the validity of His message and who He is? How important is it to understand who Jesus is when it comes to saving faith? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob answer these questions and more as they cover John 5:18-47.

How important is being intentional to rest? What is the Sabbath day? Why should we be careful not to just skim over certain verses in the Bible? What was the difference between Jesus observing the Law and the Pharisees? Do you wish to get well? What is the significance of Jesus saying, "My Father is working till now." ?

Is a new believer capable of sharing the Gospel with someone else? Should we encourage that or discourage it today? What is Jesus' greatest need? How should that change our mindset in life? What does a person repent of when first becoming a Christian? What is the difference between the Great physician and the physicians we visit? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go th...

-Young Preacher's Perspective: What does Jacob Cabe have going on with his first preaching ministry?-Biblical Perspective: What is the gathering of the Church for? How should we worship when we gather as believers?-Song of the Week- Who was actually doing the baptizing? How do we have a gospel conversation with someone? Why was it important to know the women was a Samaritan? What is the living wat...

What was the baptism spoken of in John 3? How important is repentance? What is repentance? Does repentance ever stop in the Christian life? What was John the Baptist's testimony about Jesus? How did the Words Jesus spoke testify about who He is? Who is greater than John the Baptist? Why is it so important for us to understand that Jesus has supremacy over all things? How do we truly find joy in th...