Torchbearers with Jake Kail

We know that we were created with a God-given purpose, but how do we discover what this purpose is? In this episode, Jake outlines biblical principles for how to walk in our calling. As we pursue our relationship with God, follow the clues He gives us, and submit to His process, we will find and fulfill our destiny! Resources: Check out some of Jake's other resources by clicking the links below: M...

While fasting is seen throughout Scripture as a key spiritual practice, it is often neglected in our modern church. What is fasting and why is it important? In this episode, Jake teaches some biblical foundations for the importance of fasting. He shares four spiritual benefits of fasting and gives practical tips on how to fast well. Resources: Check out some of Jake's other resources by clicking t...

Spiritual disciplines are a fundamental part of growing in our relationship with God. In this episode, Jake shares on the purpose of spiritual disciplines and why they are so important. He gives examples of basic disciplines that every believer can grow in. As we seek to know God more, putting spiritual disciplines into practice will be vital and life-giving! Resources: Check out some of Jake's ot...

In this episode, Jake shares a sermon about Mary's calling to carry Jesus into the world. God is looking for people through whom He can move and advance His kingdom. When we say yes to being a vessel for God, there is great cost involved and not all will understand the call. But there is also a great reward and our obedience has a ripple effect into eternity! Resources: Check out some of Jake's ot...

Casting out demons requires the authority of the name of Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit. But deliverance is not simply a power ministry; it is a ministry of compassion for the oppressed. In this episode, Jake shares about the importance of having God's heart when we minister to others and gives some practical tips on how to care for people while ministering deliverance. Like Jesus, let's b...

While there is no formula for deliverance, there are biblical principles that can apply to most situations. In this episode, Jake shares three keys for deliverance that can help you get free or minister to others. He covers the importance of discerning the presence of evil spirits, closing the door on the enemy, and using authority to cast out demons. These keys will help you to set captives free!...

How do demons get into a person's life? What are some open doors to demonic influence? In this episode, Jake shares about the most common ways that evil spirits gain access to people's lives. Understanding these principles helps us to keep the door shut on the devil! Resources: Check out some of Jake's other resources by clicking the links below: Ministry Website:  Jake Kail Ministries Books autho...

As important as deliverance is, it was never meant to be an end in itself. Deliverance is meant to lead us into a deeper relationship with God and a lifestyle of consecration. In this episode, Jake shares about the connection between deliverance and holiness. Many people want relief from demonic oppression without a desire to live a holy life, but if we leave out holiness, we miss the point of God...

For many believers in the Western church, deliverance is a foreign concept. But for Jesus and the early church, casting out demons was normal. In this episode, Jake shares how God is restoring deliverance to the church in this hour. He names three obstacles to remove in order to see deliverance embraced and also shares his heart to see a pure expression of this vital ministry! Resources: Check out...

Giving thanks to God is not a mere empty religious activity but a foundational aspect of our relationship with the Lord. In this episode, Jake shares on the importance of giving thanks and why thanksgiving matters. He teaches several aspects of what thanksgiving does in the life of a believer and practical points on cultivating a heart of gratitude. Giving thanks is vital for a thriving walk with...

Some believers seem to emphasize the Scriptures and others the Holy Spirit. But the truth is that we are called to fully embrace both the Word and the Spirit. In this episode, Jake describes the importance of both the Word and the Spirit and how they are meant to be married together. Let's not separate what God has joined together! Resources: Check out some of Jake's other resources by clicking th...

The Bible is clear that as long as believers are on earth, they are in a spiritual battle. In this episode, Jake addresses the spirit of witchcraft and the various ways it has infiltrated society and the church. The good news is that there is full freedom from the effects and influence of the spirit of witchcraft through the blood of Jesus! Resources: Check out some of Jake's other resources by cl...

How should Christians respond to Halloween? Should they participate? Abstain? Make an alternative? In this episode, Jake shares his thoughts on why he and his family don't celebrate Halloween. He gives scriptural insight into some of the activities around Halloween and encourages believers to be separate from the world in this area. Resources: Check out some of Jake's other resources by clicking t...

There is a great need for revival and awakening in America, and the Bible is not silent about how to seek God for Him to heal our land. In this episode, Jake shares a sermon that gives an exhortation from 2 Chronicles 7:14 on how we must posture ourselves as the people of God in order to see awakening in our nation. The hour is late and we must appeal to heaven! Resources: Check out some of Jake's...

The Bible and revival history make it clear that the outpouring of the Holy Spirit does not fall upon indifferent individuals or causal prayer. In this episode, Jake teaches on the type of prayer that provokes a response from Jesus and how it is His desire in this hour to see His bride awakened to a deeper place of intercession and travail. One thing is for sure: revival is not birthed through cas...

Revival is all about revealing Jesus in a powerful way. Just as John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus to be revealed, we must also prepare the way to see a fresh outpouring of the Spirit. In this episode, Jake teaches on multiple facets of preparing for revival. We must break up the fallow ground and prepare our hearts for a great awakening! Resources: Check out some of Jake's other resource...

We are living in a time when the church is in desperate need of revival. We can no longer afford business as usual but must go all in to see an awakening in this hour. In this episode, Jake defines what revival is, why we must have revival, and how we can cooperate with the Lord to see His Spirit poured out afresh. The cost of revival is great, but the cost of not having revival will be greater! R...

Speaking in tongues often occurs when a believer is first baptized with the Holy Spirit, but this often misunderstood gift is meant for much more than that. In this episode, Jake shares about speaking in tongues as a spiritual discipline. Using Scripture and his own journey, he gives practical pointers on how to grow in this area. When we make a spiritual discipline of praying in tongues, we will...

Speaking in tongues has been the subject of much debate and controversy over the years. What is speaking in tongues and why is it important? Why would we want to pray in tongues? In this episode, Jake teaches on the power of praying in tongues. He explains what it is, why it is important, and the various purposes for it. Let's embrace this valuable gift! Resources: Check out some of Jake's other r...

While all believers are indwelt with the Holy Spirit, there is always more of His anointing and power for us to receive. In this episode, Jake shares a sermon on why we must persistently ask for more of the Holy Spirit so that we have something to give those who are in need. The Holy Spirit doesn't come upon us for our own benefit but for the glory of God and the sake of others! Resources: Check o...

Every believer has been given access to God's presence through the blood of Jesus and can cultivate an intimate relationship with Him. In this episode, Jake shares about developing a personal history with God and making sure our roots our in Him. No matter what season or setting you are in, your history with God goes with you! Resources: Check out some of Jake's other resources by clicking the lin...

Growing in any relationship will take intentional time and effort, and the same is true in our relationship with the Lord. In this episode, Jake explains why there is a battle for intimacy with God. He also gives some practical pointers on how we can keep the secret place our top priority in every season. We will have to fight to maintain a life of personal devotion to God, but He is worth it! Res...

In order to grow in our personal devotion to God we will need both spiritual discipline and spiritual hunger. In this episode, Jake teaches on the importance of hunger for God and gives insights into how we can cultivate spiritual hunger in our lives. As we yield to the Holy Spirit's work in our hearts, we can develop an increasing desire for God! Resources: Check out some of Jake's other resource...

Waiting on the Lord is one of the most challenging but rewarding spiritual disciplines. In this episode, Jake shares about the value of waiting on God. He gives personal examples from his own life and covers biblical promises for those who wait on the Lord. As we learn to practice this important spiritual discipline, we will know God more and see Him move in greater ways! Resources: Check out some...

There are two main purposes of prayer: relationship with God and partnership with God. Prayer is how we connect with God and know Him more, and it is also how we partner with Him to see His kingdom advance on earth. In this episode, Jake gives examples of how God intervenes in answer to prayer and teaches on how we can grow in our prayer lives. As we give ourselves to prayer, we will see God at wo...