Torchbearers with Jake Kail

Throughout the Bible, we can see that God warned His people about the danger of mixing pagan practices with the worship of Him. Today, there is still a great danger of mixture of various kinds happening in the church. In this episode, Jake shares his heart on the need to uproot mixture from the church. As we are cleansed and purified, we are prepared to carry God's presence in a greater way and se...

Giving thanks can have a powerful effect of transforming our lives and drawing us closer to the Lord. But the ultimate end of thanksgiving is that it gives glory to God. In this episode, Jake shares Scriptures and teaches on the concept of how giving thanks and giving God glory go hand in hand. When we choose to live a lifestyle of thanksgiving, we are giving the Lord the glory that is due to Him!...

Thanksgiving is not simply about a moment or about celebrating a holiday once a year; it is meant to be a lifestyle. In this episode, Jake teaches about living a life of giving thanks and shares some practical ways that we can incorporate thanksgiving into our daily lives. As we are intentional to consistently express our gratitude to the Lord, we will grow in living a life of thanksgiving! Resour...

It is one thing to give thanks when things are going well or we receive a blessing or answered prayer. But what about giving thank during trials, loss, or grief? In this episode, Jake shares about the call to give thanks in all circumstances and what it means to offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving. As we express thanksgiving to God in the midst of challenges and trials, our hearts will be transforme...

It is a sad reality that we can easily forget God's goodness and the ways He has worked in our lives. But God has given us a tool to help us remember His faithfulness and provision. In this episode, Jake shares on the value of thanksgiving as a way to remember God and what He has done for us. As we consistently give thanks to the Lord, we will keep Him and His goodness in view and remember His wor...

The Bible gives us a call and an invitation to draw near to God, and the way has been made for us to approach Him through the blood of Jesus. But how do we practically draw near to the Lord? In this episode, Jake teaches on how giving thanks is one of the biblical ways to come into God's presence. As we give thanks to the Lord, we are taking the step of drawing nearer to Him!   Resources: Check ou...

Did you know that not giving thanks is hazardous to your spiritual health? When we withhold thanksgiving, it allows darkness and deception to have a place in our hearts and minds. In this episode, Jake covers several Scriptures that show the danger of not giving thanks and encourages us to embrace a lifestyle of thanksgiving. Cultivating a heart of thanksgiving will break the spirit of entitlement...

Throughout the Bible, we can see a principle of how thanksgiving and prayer are meant to go together. In this episode, Jake teaches on the connection between giving thanks and making petitions to God. Using biblical and real life examples, he shows how thanksgiving and prayer work together and bring powerful results. Without thanksgiving, prayer is incomplete! Resources: Check out some of Jake's o...

In Luke 17, we find a story of Jesus healing ten men who had leprosy. Out of all who were healed, only one returned to give thanks, and this grieved the Lord's heart. In this episode, Jake shares about why thanksgiving is so important to God and encourages believers to live a lifestyle of giving thanks. Let's be a people who give thanks and glory to God! Resources: Check out some of Jake's other r...

Exodus 7 describes a fascinating account of Moses and Aaron facing off with the magicians of Egypt in a supernatural showdown. In this episode, Jake expounds on this passage and gives insights into the supernatural. God is supernatural, but not everything supernatural is of God. We must learn the difference between what is of God and what is not and walk in God's power to see the kingdom of darkne...

In Matthew 16, Peter got a revelation from the Father about who Jesus is. Directly after this, Jesus began to speak to Peter about his own identity and calling. In this episode, Jake teaches about what happens when we see Jesus clearly. As we get a revelation of Jesus, we also get a greater revelation of our own identity and calling, the church, and the Kingdom of God! Resources: Check out some of...

In church or ministry settings, we must be careful not to fall into the trap of using hype or exaggeration. Such methods highlight immaturity, impurity, and the absence of God's presence in our midst. In this episode, Jake shares about the danger of hype and how we must return to authenticity in ministry. Rather than resorting to hype, let's be real, seek God, and trust Him to move in our midst! R...

There are certain areas in the Christian life where we can have a tendency to go to one extreme or the other. In this episode, Jake teaches on the balance between the love of God and the fear of God and how we need them both. These two truths do not contradict each other but are meant to work together. We must be grounded in God's love while also walking in a healthy fear of the Lord! Resources: C...

Does the fact that God is sovereign mean that His will automatically happens on earth? In this episode, Jake sheds biblical light on the topic of God's will and how it interacts with mankind's responsibility. He helps define what it means that God is sovereign, how God designed things to function on earth, and the believer's responsibility to cooperate with Him in fulfilling His purposes. Let's co...

Scripture teaches that God has a due season for certain things to take place in our lives. How do we keep in step with these appointed times? In this episode, Jake teaches on the concept of God's timing and shares three specific things that happen at an appointed time in our lives. We can trust the Lord to fulfill His word in due season! Resources: Check out some of Jake's other resources by click...

When Jesus came and died on the cross, He instituted a new covenant between God and mankind. What is the New Covenant and how is it different from the Old Covenant? In this episode, Jake covers three characteristics of the New Covenant. When we receive Jesus and what He has done for us, we come into relationship with God and our lives are changed from the inside out! Resources: Check out some of J...

As Christians, we are called to walk by faith, but what does this practically look like? In this episode, Jake teaches from the story of Peter walking on water and gives three characteristics of how to walk by faith. As we know the Lord more, hear God's word, and keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, we will learn how to 'step out of the boat' and live lives of faith! Resources: Check out some of Jake's o...

The first words of the devil recorded in Scripture are, "Did God really say?" From the very beginning, we can see that the original temptation to mankind was to doubt God's word. In this episode, Jake covers some of the forms that this temptation can take today and how to overcome and stand in faith! Resources: Check out some of Jake's other resources by clicking the links below: Ministry Website:...

One of the roles of the Holy Spirit is to help us in our prayer lives. He wants to direct and empower us to pray according to the Father's will. In this episode, Jake shares about various ways that the Holy Spirit helps us to pray. As we allow the Spirit to lead us in prayer, we will see effective intercession and fruit for God's Kingdom! Resources: Check out some of Jake's other resources by clic...

As believers, the Holy Spirit dwells in us and desires to produce the character of Christ in us. This causes a battle against the flesh that we must overcome. In this episode, Jake teaches on cultivating the fruit of the Spirit in our lives. As we yield to the Holy Spirit and walk in His ways, His fruit will be produces in and through us! Resources: Check out some of Jake's other resources by clic...

In 1 Corinthians 12, the apostle Paul lists nine supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit. What are these gifts and how do they operate? In this episode, Jake teaches on spiritual gifts and gives a basic definition for each of them. As we welcome and receive the Holy Spirit's empowerment, we can see His gifts flow through our lives to build up the church and minister to others! Resources: Check out s...

There is a theological belief called cessationism that teaches that the supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit outlined in Scripture are no longer active today. Is this belief true? Or are the gifts of the Spirit for today? In this episode, Jake shares some of the factors and flawed arguments that lead to the doctrine that the gifts have ceased, and he shows that the gifts of the Spirit are in fact...

All believers are indwelt with the Holy Spirit at the moment of salvation, but there is a difference between being indwelt with the Spirit and being empowered by the Spirit. In this episode, Jake teaches on the baptism of the Holy Spirit. He shares what the baptism of the Spirit is, the fruit of receiving it, and two main ways of receiving it. We should always be seeking and ready to receive a fre...

For many believers, the Holy Spirit seems to be a mysterious force or is neglected altogether. Who is the Holy Spirit and what is His role in the Christian life? In this episode, Jake teaches foundational truths about the Holy Spirit and explains some of the main ways that He works in the church. We must welcome and embrace the full work of the Spirit! Resources: Check out some of Jake's other res...

In this episode, Jake shares a sermon on the connection between prayer and missions. In Exodus 17, Joshua and the army of Israel went to battle against the Amalekites while Moses went up on a mountain to intercede. As Moses lifted his hands to the Lord, the Israelites won the battle. This is a powerful picture of how prayer works together with missions. When prayer is connected to missions, there...