TORCHBEARERS: No More Hype!
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.
Jake Kail was called to ministry in college after a life-changing encounter with God. He is passionate for the presence of God and seeing His Kingdom come and will be done “on earth as it is in heaven.”
Jake is the author of multiple books, and he speaks at churches, conferences, retreats, and other events. He preaches and teaches the Word with authority, compassion, and a demonstration of the Holy Spirit’s power.
His ministry is often marked by encounters with God, healing, and deliverance from demonic oppression. After six years as lead pastor, Jake now serves as the apostolic leader of Threshold Church. He lives with his wife and family in Lancaster, PA.
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 teaches 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.
Jake 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.
In this episode, Jake teaches 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!
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!
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!
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 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!
As we yield to the Holy Spirit and walk in His ways, His fruit will be produced in and through us!
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 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 for today. Let’s embrace the fullness of the Spirit and all of His gifts!
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.
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?
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 is great fruit for the Kingdom of God!
While there is no formula for deliverance, there are some biblical keys to help us to walk in freedom. Jesus is still the Deliverer, and He has paid the price to set us free!
In this episode, Jake shares powerful testimonies of believers who received deliverance from evil spirits. For many believers, deliverance is the missing link in their journey of transformation!
Many believers assume that it is impossible for a Christian to have a demon because of being a temple for the Holy Spirit. But is this belief based on biblical truth or human logic?
What does it mean to have a demon? Is ‘possessed’ the right word to use for someone with demonic influence?
How we answer this question determines, at least in part, how we view and address various issues and struggles that believers go through. Let’s clear away the confusion so that more captives can be set free!
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 message, Jake teaches the characteristics of a pure sacrifice to the Lord. Using Mary’s example, he encourages all believers to live a life poured out for Jesus in response to who He is and His great love for us!
It is the whole counsel of God that is the foundation for truth, that will protect us from deception and will keep us from getting unbalanced. The Lord is maturing His church to embrace His fullness!
The concept of the fear of God is taught all throughout the Bible. What is the fear of the Lord and why is it important?
The New Covenant in Christ does not lower God’s standard of holiness, but it does change how we relate to God and are transformed from the inside out. Grace is not a license to sin—it empowers us to walk in holiness!
All throughout Scripture, God calls His people to holiness. This is not meant to be a legalistic burden or an arduous task but a beautiful aspect of our relationship with the Lord.
In this episode, Jake shares a sermon on how our steps of obedience impact our destiny and the lives of others. When God accomplishes His purposes on earth, He works through people who are yielded to Him.
There can be a fine line between following a dream and chasing a delusion. How do we know the difference?
In this episode, Jake gives practical wisdom and biblical principles for making important, life-altering decisions. We can trust that the Lord will lead us as we seek Him and desire to follow His plan for our lives!
When walking in our God-given purpose, there are seasons of preparation and seasons of fulfillment.
Fulfilling our purpose does not happen by the mere passing of time but by our steps of obedience to God. Being faithful with little and keeping ourselves submitted to the Lord is key.
For every calling and purpose, there is a process of preparation. What is a season of preparation and what are some of its characteristics?
One of the aspects of walking in our destiny is keeping in step with God’s timing. In the Bible, we can see that there is an appointed time for certain things to take place and for being fully released into our calling.
What we are passionate about can be a clue to discovering our destiny, and passion is necessary to help us overcome the various obstacles and trials that inevitably come with fulfilling our purpose.
In this special episode, Jake shares his heart about a significant ministry update happening soon.
God has designed each one of us with unique qualities and different types of giftings. As you gain a greater understanding of the various ways God has gifted you, you can walk in your purpose with greater clarity and authority!
In this episode, Jake teaches how relationships impact our destiny. For some people, a significant connection to mentors or spiritual leaders is the catalyst for discovering and launching into their purpose!
In this episode, Jake gives scriptural and personal examples of the Lord’s voice giving insight into a person’s calling, and shares some of the ways that God speaks to us. As we listen for the voice of God, He will guide us into His purpose for our lives!
As we know more about who we are and who we aren’t, we become more positioned to walk in our God-given purpose!
In this episode, Jake teaches about being secure as sons and daughters of God and how this impacts our purpose and destiny.
In this episode, Jake shares how our purpose flows from our relationship with the Lord. As we grow in our connection to God, our destiny will unfold from that place!
We know that we were created with a God-given purpose, but how do we discover what this purpose is?
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?
Spiritual disciplines are a fundamental part of growing in our relationship with God. As we seek to know God more, putting spiritual disciplines into practice will be vital and life-giving!
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 a 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!
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 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.
How do demons get into a person’s life? What are some open doors to demonic influence?
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.
For many believers in the Western church, deliverance is a foreign concept. But for Jesus and the early church, casting out demons was normal.
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 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!
The Bible is clear that as long as believers are on earth, they are in a spiritual battle.
How should Christians respond to Halloween? Should they participate? Abstain? Make an alternative?
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 teaches 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.
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.
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.
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. When we make a spiritual discipline of praying in tongues, we will begin to maximize this gift and see great fruit as a result!
In this episode, Jake teaches 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!
While all believers are indwelt with the Holy Spirit, there is always more of His anointing and power for us to receive.
Every believer has been given access to God’s presence through the blood of Jesus and can cultivate an intimate relationship with Him.
We will have to fight to maintain a life of personal devotion to God, but He is worth it!
As we yield to the Holy Spirit’s work in our hearts, we can develop an increasing desire for God!
As we learn to practice this important spiritual discipline, we will know God more and see Him move in greater ways!
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 work in and through our lives!
God’s Word is living and powerful, and regularly investing time in the Scriptures is vital to our spiritual growth.
Many believers desire to grow in their personal prayer lives but don’t know what steps to take. In this episode, Jake gives practical keys and intentional steps you can take to grow in the secret place. Personal devotion is not meant to be a mundane duty but a passionate delight!
In this episode, Jake uses the example of Moses meeting with God in the tent of meeting and applies it to our lives today. As we enter our own personal tent of meeting, we will be transformed and see God’s glory cover the earth!
The secret to the ministry of Jesus was the secret place; let’s follow His example!
God has given the invitation to every believer to meet with Him in the secret place. In this episode, Jake shares some of his personal journey into the secret place and encourages you to answer the call to meet with the Lord on a regular basis. God rewards those who seek Him, and as we draw near to Him, He will draw near to us!
Prayer is a foundational way we grow in our relationship with God and partner with Him to see His kingdom advance on earth. Jake shares characteristics of tenacious prayer and encourages believers to step into a passionate life of intercession!
What is an open heaven? How can the people of God become an access point for heaven to invade Earth?
In this episode, Jake talks about the beauty of brokenness. As we submit to God’s process and yield ourselves to Him, the fragrance of Christ will flow out of our lives and impact the world!
In this episode, Jake teaches what it means to be rooted in God’s love and shares the keys to how to grow in this reality. As the love of God becomes our foundation, we can grow up in Christ in a healthy way!
There is a common myth among believers that being on fire for God only happens for a short season after our conversion to Christ. The truth is that we are meant to burn with passion for the Lord continually, but this won’t happen by accident. In this episode, Jake shares five keys for staying on fire for God. As we put these principles into practice, we can maintain a lifestyle of fiery devotion to God!
One of the key areas of the ministry of Jesus was casting out demons. Jesus is still a deliverer and is still setting captives free.
Healing the sick was a normal part of the ministry of Jesus and was meant to continue through the church. As we step out and minister to the sick in faith, we will see more people miraculously healed by God!
God not only desires to save us from sin and give us eternal life but also to see His kingdom advanced on the earth. Embracing the gospel of the kingdom is critical for seeing the ministry of Jesus restored to the church!
God has a multi-faceted nature, and we can sometimes pick and choose which aspects of His character we want to receive. But as believers, we must embrace the fullness of who He is as revealed in Scripture.
In this episode, Jake covers four keys for walking like Jesus. As we embrace a lifestyle of intimacy with God, receive His compassion for others, and move in His authority and power, we will follow in the footsteps of Christ and become more and more like Him!
In this episode, Jake teaches about the ways that we are called to walk like Jesus walked and do what Jesus did. We are meant to walk in His footsteps in intimacy with the Father, godly character, and the power of the Holy Spirit!
As we lay our lives down afresh as a living sacrifice, the fire of the Holy Spirit will consume us with His purity, passion, and power!
God is highlighting deliverance in this hour. As we see this important ministry coming to the forefront, we must contend to maintain a pure expression and avoid certain pitfalls.
Waiting on the Lord can be one of the most challenging but rewarding spiritual disciplines. It is also a key for receiving fresh outpourings of the Holy Spirit personally and corporately. This episode features a sermon from Jake on the power of waiting on God and how it is an important aspect of pursuing revival.
When it comes to growing in our relationship with God, both spiritual hunger and spiritual discipline are important. In this episode, Jake discusses the purpose of spiritual disciplines, the reality of spiritual hunger, and how they work together.
In this episode, Jake teaches what it means to be rooted in God’s love and shares the keys to how to grow in this reality. As the love of God becomes our foundation, we can grow up in Christ in a healthy way!
There is a common myth among believers that being on fire for God only happens for a short season after our conversion to Christ. The truth is that we are meant to burn with passion for the Lord continually, but this won’t happen by accident. In this episode, Jake shares five keys for staying on fire for God. As we put these principles into practice, we can maintain a lifestyle of fiery devotion to God!
Welcome to Torchbearers with Jake Kail! In this introductory episode, Jake shares some of his background and his heart and vision for this podcast. Visit KingdomWinds.com each week for a new episode.
Welcome to Torchbearers with Jake Kail! In this introductory episode, Jake shares some of his background and his heart and vision for this podcast. Visit KingdomWinds.com each week for a new episode.