The Branch
The Branch Podcast is an in-depth conversation surrounding the topics presented on Sundays at the Tree Church.
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The Holy Spirit, Suffering, and the Prayers We Cannot Pray | The Branch (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Branch podcast, Pastor Chris Reed sits down with Pastor Matthew Johnson to revisit Sunday's message from Romans 8. Together they talk about suffering, God's plan for our lives, and how the Holy Spirit prays for us when we don't have the words. You'll hear both pastors share honest stories from seasons when God felt distant. Chris describes pain as a fog that hides what we know to be true. Pastor Matthew explains how praying in tongues fits into his devotional life. They al
Finding Peace When the Storm Continues | The Branch (opens the original)
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Have you ever felt overwhelmed by anxiety, even when you know God is good? In this episode of The Branch Podcast, Pastor Anthony Lombardi rejoins Pastor Matthew Johnson and Pastor Chris Reed for an honest, personal conversation about finding peace when the storm does not seem to end. Listeners will hear the three pastors open up about their own seasons of unsettledness, wrestling with anxiety, and learning what it means to trust God even when their emotions do not line up with what they know to
Learning to Recognize and Respond to God's Voice | The Branch (opens the original)
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Pastor Chris Reed and Pastor Matthew Johnson dig deeper into Matthew's recent sermon on hearing God's voice. They talk through why believers still need the Spirit's specific guidance beyond scripture's general wisdom, the difference between seeking a sign and seeking His voice, and what to do when God feels silent. Matthew shares personal stories along the way, including a pivotal early testimony from his ministry that shaped how he listens for God's leading today. If you have ever wondered whet
Living in the Power of the Holy Spirit | The Branch (opens the original)
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Have you ever felt the Holy Spirit nudge you to do something, but talked yourself out of it before you could act? That quiet prompting to pray for someone, to reach out, to step into something uncomfortable, that is the Holy Spirit at work. In this week's Branch Podcast, Pastor Anthony Lombardi rejoins Pastor Matthew Johnson and Pastor Chris Reed for an honest, personal conversation about learning to recognize, trust, and cooperate with the Holy Spirit rather than relying on themselves. They ope
Transformed by the Spirit | The Branch (opens the original)
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True transformation is not a sprint, and it is not a marathon. It is a lifestyle. In this episode of The Branch Podcast, Pastor Chris and Pastor Matthew talk honestly about what it looks like to let the Holy Spirit shape, correct, and lead us toward the life God designed, if we are willing to listen. The hardest part is surrendering control. We all want to get better, but on our own terms. Real change happens when we stop defining "better" for ourselves and let God set the standard. As Psalm 139
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