Jake Kail
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...
TORCHBEARERS: Immersed in the Word | The Value of Memorizing Scripture

There are many benefits of hiding God's Word in our hearts. Let's cultivate the practice of memorizing God's Word so that we can see the fruit that comes from this practice!
TORCHBEARERS: Immersed in the Word | The Hidden Cause of Solomon’s Downfall

How did Solomon start out so well and then fall so far from God in His later years? What was the source of his downfall?
TORCHBEARERS: Immersed in the Word | Loving God Through Loving His Word

What is the connection between loving God and loving His Word? The two are closely related and practically inseparable.
TORCHBEARERS: Immersed in the Word | The Source of Spiritual Growth

Without feeding on the Word, we cannot grow as God intends, but when we regularly feed on the Bible, we will mature in our walk with the Lord.
TORCHBEARERS: Immersed in the Word | A Psalm 1 Lifestyle

Jake teaches the vital importance of believers living a lifestyle of being saturated in the Scriptures and making the Word of God their delight. As we immerse ourselves in the Word, we will see consistent fruit for God's kingdom in our lives!
TORCHBEARERS: What it Actually Means – “I Know the Plans I Have for You”

Jeremiah 29:11 is a favorite Bible passage for many that offers encouragement about God's good plans for their lives. And while we can always trust that God has a plan, who was this specific statement written to, and in what context?
TORCHBEARERS: What it Actually Means – “As it Was in the Days of Noah”

Jesus declared that His return will be 'as it was in the days of Noah' (Luke 17:26). Some have taught this to mean that the end times will be similar to the days leading up to the flood, with giants and Nephilim once again upon the earth. But is that what this statement actually means?
TORCHBEARERS: What it Actually Means – “I Can do All Things Through Christ”

In this episode, Jake explores the context surrounding this popular verse and teaches how it can be used or misused. Let's learn to know Scripture in its context so we can apply it properly to our lives!
TORCHBEARERS: What it Actually Means – God Gives “Power to Get Wealth”

In this episode, Jake teaches through the context of this statement, showing that the clear emphasis of this passage is remembering God as provider, not using God's power to accumulate wealth!
TORCHBEARERS: What it Actually Means – “The Testimony of Jesus is the Spirit of Prophecy”

In Revelation 19:10, we see the statement, 'the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.' Some have taught that this statement implies that sharing a testimony is essentially prophesying. But is that what this statement actually means?
TORCHBEARERS: What it Actually Means – “God’s Goodness Leads to Repentance”

This statement is not a license to ignore topics like sin, judgment, and hell but a call to not misuse God's patience and kindness. Let's embrace the full counsel of God's Word and every attribute of who God is!
TORCHBEARERS: We Need a Berean Revival!

Many times, biblical statements get taken out of context and misapplied. We need to know the Scriptures so that we can recognize error and avoid deception!
TORCHBEARERS: Avoiding Prophetic Manipulation

One of the ways that prophecy can be misused and abused is when it is used to manipulate others. When we know how to recognize prophetic manipulation, we can break free from its destructive influence!
TORCHBEARERS: Characteristics of False Prophets

Knowing how the Bible describes false prophets and false teachers will help us discern and recognize when they are operating in our midst!!
TORCHBEARERS: Beware of False Prophets

The Bible gives repeated warnings about the reality of false prophets. As we grow in discernment, we can recognize between the true and the false!
TORCHBEARERS: Pressing in for the Voice of God

God's voice does not come to add to Scripture but to give specific instruction, direction, correction, and encouragement for our lives. In this episode, Jake shares a sermon about the importance of the voice of God in the life of a believer and how we should press in to hear His voice in a greater way.
TORCHBEARERS: Ways that God Speaks

Throughout the Bible, we see that God is a God who speaks. In this episode, Jake shares some of the main ways that God speaks to us. As we grow in our relationship with the Lord, we can become more sensitive to His voice and how to be led by Him!
TORCHBEARERS: Characteristics of a Pure Prophetic Stream

There has been much corruption and abuse in the area of prophetic ministry, but that doesn't mean that prophecy is not valid. In the midst of corruption, God is raising up a pure prophetic stream.
TORCHBEARERS: Discernment versus Suspicion

The gift of discerning spirits is an important gift for the church to walk in, but there is a big difference between discernment and suspicion.
TORCHBEARERS: How to Test Prophetic Words

Using biblical teaching and modern examples, he shares principles that give believers a foundation to weigh prophetic words. As we grow in discernment, we can learn to receive words from the Lord and reject words that are not from Him!
TORCHBEARERS: The Need to Test Prophetic Words

True prophetic words from the Holy Spirit can bring great encouragement, strengthening, and direction to God's people. But false words can do damage to the body of Christ.
TORCHBEARERS: Corruption in the Prophetic Movement

God wants to expose and remove corruption so that a pure prophetic stream can be released in our generation!
TORCHBEARERS: Uprooting Mixture in the Church

Throughout the Bible, we can see that God warned His people about the danger of mixing pagan practices with the worship of Him.
TORCHBEARERS: Giving Thanks Gives God Glory

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.
TORCHBEARERS: Living a Lifestyle of Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is not simply about a moment or about celebrating a holiday once a year; it is meant to be a lifestyle.
TORCHBEARERS: Learning to Give Thanks in All Circumstances

As we express thanksgiving to God in the midst of challenges and trials, our hearts will be transformed, and we will be making a fragrant offering to the Lord!
TORCHBEARERS: Remembering God’s Goodness and Provision

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.
TORCHBEARERS: Giving Thanks Draws Us Near to God

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?
TORCHBEARERS: The Spiritual Danger of Not Giving Thanks

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.
TORCHBEARERS: How Thanksgiving and Prayer Work Together

In this episode, Jake teaches 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!
TORCHBEARERS: Only One Gave Thanks

In this episode, Jake shares 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!
TORCHBEARERS: A Supernatural Showdown

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 darkness pushed back!
TORCHBEARERS: What Happens When We See Jesus Clearly

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!
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.
TORCHBEARERS: Balancing the Love and Fear of God

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.
TORCHBEARERS: Is God’s Will Automatic?

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.
TORCHBEARERS: 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!
TORCHBEARERS: Walking on Water – 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!
TORCHBEARERS: Overcoming the Original Temptation

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.
TORCHBEARERS: How the Holy Spirit Helps Us to Pray

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!