Hill City Church Podcast

In this kickoff message of our Armor of God series, we explore what it means to stand firm in a spiritual battle many don’t even realize they’re in. The devil’s primary weapon is deception—and God’s first defense is truth. Discover how to identify the lies of the enemy, why truth is essential for spiritual victory, and how the “belt of truth” holds everything together in your faith. This is not a playground. It’s a battleground. And God has given us everything we need to fight for victory.   Title: Truth Series: Stand Firm Text: Ephesians 6:10-14 Speaker: Josh Branham

What does it take to go from resisting Jesus to radically living for Him? In this message, we explore the discipleship journey through the life of the Apostle Paul—once a violent persecutor of the church, later one of its greatest leaders. From pre-faith soil to fruit-bearing maturity, discover the stages of spiritual growth and how God meets us at every step. Whether you're just curious about faith or ready to lead others, this message will help you identify where you are and what your next step might be in following Jesus.   Title: Path Series: DNA Text: Galatians 1:23 Speaker: Josh Branham

From preaching the gospel and making disciples to planting churches and doing it again, this is about igniting a movement—not just growing a congregation. With a bold announcement about our next campus launch and a vision rooted in Scripture, we’re asking the question: What if God wants to use us to reach the next generation, transform cities, and multiply churches across our region? Join us as we dream big, trust deeply, and step into a God-sized vision together.   Title: Vision Series: DNA Text: Acts 14:21-23 Speaker: Josh Branham

If Jesus gave us one job…shouldn’t we know what it is? This week at Hill City Church, we’re kicking off our new series DNA by exploring the mission at the very heart of who we are: making disciples who follow Jesus with everything. In a world full of distractions and good intentions, it’s easy to lose sight of what really matters. Whether you’re new or have been around for years, this is your chance to re-center your life on the one thing Jesus asked us to do. Don’t miss it—your purpose starts here.   Title: Mission Series: DNA Text: Matthew 28:18-20 Speaker: Josh Branham

What does it mean to live a life of faith? In this sermon, we learn from Paul’s closing words in Galatians that true faith is not a fleeting feeling—it’s a lifelong commitment. Through seasons of silence, struggle, and growth, we are called to keep praying, keep planting, and keep trusting God to bring the harvest. As we wrap up our Galatians series, we’re challenged to examine our lives and ask: When Jesus returns, will He find faith in us? Title: Harvest Text: Galatians 6:6-18 Speaker: Josh Branham

In our hyper-individualized American culture, Paul challenges us to think in a more communal way, specifically about sin. How do we deal not only with our own sins but also the sins in the lives of our Christian brothers and sisters? How should Christians go about confronting a believer about their sin? What does it look like to bear each other’s burdens? And how do we do so without becoming an enabler? Paul instructs us on all these matters in Galatians 5:26–6:5.   Text: Galatians 5:26–6:5 Title: Burdens  Speaker: Jake Wright 

Some prisoners get so used to life behind bars that they choose to go back—even after they’ve been released . Paul writes to the Galatians with a similar warning: don’t return to the chains Jesus has already broken. In Christ, we’re not just freed from guilt, shame, and legalism—we’re freed for a life of love, purpose, and truth. It’s time to walk out of the prison, shake off the chains, and step into the wide, messy, beautiful life of grace.   Title: True Freedom Series: Galatians Text: Galatians 5:1–15 Speaker: Andrew Branham

What do Harriet Tubman, ancient covenants, and Paul's shocking allegory in Galatians 4 have in common? A powerful call to live free and bring others with you. Speaker: Jordan Carter Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31  

Pastoring is both beautiful and brutal. In this message from Galatians 4, we get a glimpse into the raw, personal heart of the Apostle Paul—a pastor who’s deeply burdened for people he loves yet sees them drifting from the gospel. If you’ve ever loved someone who walked away from Jesus, or if you’ve felt the pull to go back to the very things Christ set you free from, this sermon is for you. You’ll be reminded that true faith is about knowing and being known by God, that legalism is just another kind of slavery, and that the Christian life is one of growing in Christ and going on mission with Him. Whether you're feeling burned out, heartbroken, or just ready to grow, be encouraged: Christ is still forming something beautiful in you.   Title: Never Going Back Text: Galatians 4:8-20 Speaker: Josh Branham

In this message we’re looking at what Jesus left behind—and what He offers us now. In John 19, the Roman soldiers gambled for Jesus’ seamless tunic, His last remaining earthly possession. It’s a small detail, but it carries deep prophetic and personal meaning. What happened to that tunic? And what does it say about the inheritance we now have in Christ? From the Law as our spiritual babysitter to our adoption as sons and daughters of God, Galatians 3–4 invites us to see how we are clothed with Christ and heirs to something far greater than any material possession. Join us as we explore the Gospel, inheritance, identity, and the invitation to be baptized into a new life.   Title: Inheritance Text: Galatians 3:23-4:7 Speaker: Josh Branham

How do you relate to God? This question not only impacts your eternity but also your day-to-day life. In Galatians 3:15–22, Paul contrasts two ways of approaching God: By works of the Law or by faith in the promise given to Abraham and fulfilled in Christ. Title: Law and Promise Text: Galatians 3:15-20 Speaker: Jake Wright

In a world where Christian leaders seem to fall from grace with alarming regularity, what does Galatians 2 teach us about leadership, integrity, and staying true to the gospel? In this message, we examine one of the most intense confrontations in the New Testament—Paul publicly rebuking Peter—not over scandal or heresy, but a subtle drift that threatened the very heart of the gospel. What Peter did may have seemed small, but it had big consequences. Discover how this ancient moment speaks directly to our modern church culture, and how we can build our lives on the only unshakable foundation: Christ alone.   Title: Justified Text: Galatians 2:11-21 Speaker: Josh Branham

In Galatians 2, the Apostle Paul fights to ensure that the gospel isn’t lost, distorted, or withheld. This message explores how the good news of Jesus isn’t just for us—it’s meant to go through us, reaching those who haven’t yet heard. Just like a package that never reaches its destination, an undelivered gospel can’t change lives. Paul reminds us that we’re not just recipients of grace—we’re the delivery team.   Title: Entrusted Text: Galatians 2:1-10 Speaker: Josh Branham

When grace grabs hold, it doesn’t just forgive you, it changes your story. As we go through Galatians 1, you can discover how the gospel is meant to be experienced, not just believed.     Title: Called By Grace Text: Galatians 1:11-24 Speaker: Derek Murphy

In his letter to the Galatians, the Apostle Paul is confronting a crisis: the gospel of Jesus Christ was being replaced with something “new and improved.” But any attempt to change the gospel only ruins it. We’ll uncover the simple, unchangeable truth of the original gospel—centered on who Jesus is, what He’s done, and how we receive Him. Don’t fall for a counterfeit. Discover why the real gospel doesn’t need an update.   Title: Original Gospel Text: Galatians 1:1-10 Speaker: Josh Branham

This summer, we’re diving into the book of Galatians—a bold, urgent letter that calls us back to the heart of the gospel. In a world full of performance, pressure, and confusion. The letter to the Galatians reminds us that Jesus invites us to live in the freedom of the Spirit, not legalism. Discover what true gospel transformation looks like. Title: Overview and Reading Series: Galatians Text: Galatians 1-6

Conflict is inevitable—but how we respond reveals who we are becoming. Some of us attack head on, others avoid it altogether. But in Romans 12, Paul offers a third way: the way of Jesus. Instead of fighting fire with fire let’s fight with humility, empathy, and radical love. Whether you’ve burned bridges or buried hurt, this message offers a path forward—and shows us how to be peacemakers in a divided world. Title: Conflict Series: Better Together Text: Romans 12:14-21 Speaker: Andrew Branham

Why do we go to church—really? On Mother’s Day, one of the most attended Sundays of the year, we explore a deeper purpose behind gathering together that goes beyond tradition or guilt. From Hebrews 10, we unpack how church isn’t just an event, but a community of encouragement, built by Jesus himself. Through faith, hope, and love, we respond to the gospel—not alone, but side-by-side. Church isn’t optional for the Christian life—it’s essential. This is the huddle, not the game. Let’s be the church, not just attend one. Title: Encourage Series: Better Together Text: Hebrews 10:19-25 Speaker: Josh Branham ___ Website - https://www.hillcityboise.org Josh Branham - https://www.joshuabranham.com/ Hill City Music - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0spt6YDRcSaUs93c97MIOS?si=rgtGpwMLQn-VhIJvYQkYRA Spotify Worship Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4r6oywaOn7zGfHolOBnX7g?si=zTZtN0F6TPG9gUwTuqATuA Baptism 101 - https://www.hillcityboise.org/baptism Give Online - https://hillcityboise.churchcenter.com/giving Eve

In a divided world, what does it look like to live with unity? This message explores how humility, gentleness, patience, and bearing with one another in love can shape a community that reflects the heart of Jesus. We aren’t just called to believe—we’re called to belong. Discover how you can be part of something greater by walking in unity with others and with God.

What does it look like to actually be a Christian community? What are Christian relationships supposed to be like? In this new series, we take a look at 4 commands for how to do Christian community the way that Jesus calls us to. And the first command is the most important of them all. Title: Love Series: Better Together Speaker: Jake Wright