Heavy Branches Podcast

Who is the Son of Man? Why did Nicodemus come at night? What did Jesus teach about being born again? How can a person enter the kingdom of Heaven? Why do so many people reject the truth of the Gospel? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through John 3:1-21.

We have been challenged...What can we learn from the Wedding at Cana? Why did Jesus perform the miracle of turning water to wine? What is the difference between signs, wonders, and miracles? Who was Jesus? Why did Jesus flip tables in the temple? What is righteous anger? What do we have to watch out for in regards to the Church and money? What did Jesus prophesy in the text? Jacob, Tanner, and Jac...

What does it mean to be a disciple? Why did some remain disciples of John the Baptist? Is our faith based on evidence or wishful thinking? What can we learn from some of Jesus' first disciples? How did Nathan know Jesus was the Son of God? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through John 1:35-51.

Who is the Word? Who is the light? What does John 1 teach us about Jesus? What was John the Baptists mission? How can we learn from the life and focus of John the Baptist? How can we better bear fruit from what we learn in John 1? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as the go through John 1.

Who was the author of the Gospel of John? What is the main focus of the Gospel of John? When was the Gospel of John written? Does our key for the podcast come from John? What is the key verse of the Gospel of John? How does the Gospel of John relate to bearing fruit? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they introduce the Gospel of John. 

How does sinful desire prevent us from bearing fruit? What is the difference between sinful desire and temptation? What is the reason for conflict in the church and between people? How does the heart play a role in sinful desire? What does it mean that God is a jealous God? How does humility play a role in overcoming sinful desire? How is the book of James connected to Jesus' Sermon on the Mount?...

How does the tongue control us? What impact does it have on our life? What impact does it have on the life of others? What are the benefits of a tamed tongue? What are the negatives of an untamed tongue? How does a a bridle, rudder, and small flame relate to the tongue? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more from James 3:1-12.

What is hypocrisy? What did Jesus mean by the leaven of the Pharisees? How does hypocrisy affect bearing fruit? How does hypocrisy affect the Church? What is really to foundation for sin? What are some different ways we see hypocrisy in the Church? How should we practical handle hypocrisy in the Church? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more from Luke 12:1-3 along with a special gu...

What does it mean to be a Doulos? What of our lives should we be willing to offer for Christ? What is the hardest part of our body to control? How does humility come into play? How does James use a mirror to illustrate the point? How important is having the right heart? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they study the barrier of being only hearers and not doers from James 1...

Who do you follow and why? What is a disciple? Is there a cost to discipleship? What should be our top priority? What is required of us to be a disciple? What does a disciple do? How much of our life must we give to Jesus? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they study the barrier of misplaced priorities from Luke 14.

What does it mean to abide in Christ? What does Jesus mean when He says, "I am the true vine."? Where do we find joy? What is the result of fruitlessness? How does God help us to bear fruit? What must we do to bear fruit? Does this mean the path to heaven is exclusive? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they study the barrier of not abiding in Jesus from John 15.

How does the Bible address laziness? How important is prayer in relation to sharing the Gospel? Do we trust the Lord's faithfulness? How are we commanded to work? What is the benefit of working hard? Is work for Christ worth it? What is the goal of rebuking laziness? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they cover the barrier of laziness going through 2 Thessalonians 3.

What is the purpose of LBC? Why is there such a need for preachers today? What makes LBC different from other Bible colleges? What is your favorite Bible text to preach? How does someone know they need to enter ministry?  What would you say to someone who desires to serve God but is unsure if they should do full time ministry? What are some things a preacher can do to avoid getting burnt out...

What are our Best of's from the year? How does the Gospel go unhindered? What can kindness accomplish? How to we approach and unkind world? Do bad things purposely happen to sinful people? What was the purpose of the miracles Paul performed? What is the value of hospitality? For what reason was Paul in chains? How can an eternal outlook help us to bear fruit? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these...

How can we rely on God even in the toughest circumstances? How was Paul's trust in the Lord save those around him? Is there a cost to faithfulness? How important is it to be thankful? Do we bring hope to people or do we follow the crowd around us in hopelessness? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 27.

What can we learn from Paul about sharing the hope we have? Why did Paul raise his hand as he began to speak? How do we start our conversations with people we seek to share the Gospel with? What does it mean to kick against the goads? Is your testimony worth sharing? What key elements need be present when sharing the Gospel? What is our priority in making a defense for the hope we have? Jacob, Tan...

Are we willing to admit to God and to others when we have done wrong? Why did Paul appeal to Caesar? What is the purpose God has given government? How can we still make a difference in the kingdom when we're faced with trials in life? What are the top 5 Thanksgiving foods? Jacob Tanner and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 25.

How can we be a pest for the Lord like Paul was? Who will experience a resurrection after death? When sharing the gospel, Paul talked about Righteousness, Self-Control, and Judgment to come, how should we share the gospel today? What reasons to people typically reject the gospel for? How can we pray for those we are trying to share our faith with? What are the top 5 cheeses? Jacob Tanner and Jacob...

What role does sincerity play in religion? How did Paul testify about the truth? Have we lost sight of how sacred life is? What are the top 5 church potluck foods? Jacob Tanner and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 23

Join Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob as they discuss Acts 22! 

How can Christians improve on praying together with each other and as families? When should we pray together, and what should we pray for? How committed are we to our confession that Jesus is Lord? What are we actually saying when we say Jesus is Lord of my life? How can we turn persecution and other challenges into an opportunity to share the gospel? What are the top 5 candies? Jacob, Tanner, and...

Does the Lord's Supper lose its importance if we take it every week? What happened when Paul preached until midnight? What are the hardships and pains of Christian service? Is it even worth it? What advice did Paul have for the Ephesian Elders on their final conversation together? What are the top 5 fruits? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 20.

Should someone ever be re-baptized? If so, for what reasons? What does it mean for the Holy Spirit to be our seal and pledge of our inheritance? How does someone receive this seal & pledge? Is serving in the kingdom of God reasonable or persuasive? What can we learn about repentance from the burning of the books? Jacob, Tanner, and Jacob discuss these topics and more as they go through Acts 19...

We highly recommend watching this episode, not just listening to audio if possible. Jacob and Tanner share some highlights to give you a taste of the legendary Hillsboro Family Camp. If you have never attended before, we hope you mark it on your calendar for 2025!

What does being devoted to the word of God require of us? Are the Christian worldview and the gospel reasonable or persuasive? How does Jesus' promise to be with us help us to bear fruit? How can the Holy Spirit help us in evangelism? Why should we correct someone with grace and truth? Why do our churches today need more Priscilla's and Aquila's? Jacob, Tanner, and special guest Jacob Cabe discuss...