Josh BranhamApr 293 minInventing SolutionsThe year was 1993, and my brother Andrew and I had the thickest bowl cuts you could imagine. Andrew was in kindergarten and had entered...
Josh BranhamMar 144 minThe Church & Gen Z The American church is on a disastrous trajectory when it comes to passing our faith to the next generation. On a survey, more Gen Z...
Josh BranhamMar 84 minSo...I wrote a book! I have been working on a writing project behind the scenes for the past three years. In 2021, I finished writing a book! While I haven’t...
Josh BranhamMar 44 min5 Reasons You Should Try FastingFasting is a forgotten spiritual discipline in many Christian circles today. The main reason people don’t fast is that fasting is not...
Josh BranhamFeb 35 minEncanto and the Brokenness Inside All of UsEncanto has officially surpassed Moana as my favorite Walt Disney Animation Studios movie. The music, design, voice acting, and story are...
Josh BranhamJan 274 minRunning & FaithI’ve read Christian books, and I’ve read running books. But I’ve never read a Christian book about running. As a pastor and long-time...
Josh BranhamDec 30, 20213 minNo-Fail New Year’s GoalsThe statistics show that 80% of people give up on their New Year’s resolutions by mid-February. Ambitions without a plan create a recipe...
Josh BranhamDec 10, 20214 minSo, You Want to Spend More Time With God? It’s the busiest time of the year. When your schedule fills up, what’s the first thing to go? If you’re honest, you might admit that...
Josh BranhamNov 6, 20215 minTop 10 Quotes from Live No Lies by John Mark ComerI just finished reading John Mark Comer’s new book, Live No Lies: Recognize and Resist the Three Enemies That Sabotage Your Peace. It’s...
Josh BranhamNov 1, 20214 minWhat do I do when tragedy strikes?Bad news is everywhere. It’s easy to become calloused when you hear so many tragic stories of everything going on in the world. Our...
Josh BranhamOct 17, 20214 minWhy did “The Rise & Fall of Mars Hill” go viral? The Rise & Fall of Mars Hill is the podcast everyone is talking about. The podcast follows the history of Seattle megachurch Mars Hill...
Josh BranhamOct 5, 20213 minHow to Choose a Good Devotional Book/App.A devotional book can help add structure to your time with God. But not every faith-based resource is equal. Honestly, some are garbage....
Josh BranhamSep 23, 20213 minHow to Pray When You Don't Know How You Feel“How are you feeling?” If you’re like me, you might be tempted to give a short, one-word answer to that question. When I get home from...
Josh BranhamSep 16, 20213 min5 Takeaways from The Art of TeachingEvery preacher feels the impending deadline of another Sunday sermon. Think of the countless hours church leaders spend in their offices...
Josh BranhamAug 7, 20213 minTake it from Etsy—Don’t Give Up on Your Dreams. One unintended consequence of watching the Olympics at prime time is inundation by commercials. I rarely sit through four straight...
Josh BranhamJul 30, 20214 minWhat Olympic Swimmers Teach Us About Mentorship The Olympics are on every night in our house. As per usual, the swimming events kicked off the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games. I’m...
Josh BranhamJul 23, 20213 minHow To Stay Motivated in Spiritual Disciplines Do you ever find yourself lacking the motivation to read the Bible or pray? There are so many other things competing for our attention:...
Josh BranhamJul 16, 20213 minWhy We Stayed Open During Construction.In January 2021, Hill City Church began an extensive building renovation on a historic church building in downtown Boise. The building is...
Josh BranhamJul 9, 20214 min5 Things the Best Leaders Do (That Have Nothing to Do With Your Job)Certain practices differentiate good leaders from great ones. I don’t want to settle for an average life, and I’m guessing you don’t...
Josh BranhamJul 2, 20214 min5 Parenting Lessons from BlueyRaising kids is hard work. Where did you learn how to do it? Your parents? The Bible? Parenting books? Those are great, but here’s an...