Before God Takes You Higher, He Builds You Deeper

Before God Takes You Higher, He Builds You Deeper

On today’s episode of The Morning Charge, Joshua teaches on why God starts with foundations before He builds anything lasting in our lives. In a culture that wants quick growth, instant breakthrough, and visible fruit, God often works first on what is hidden: character, prayer life, marriage, parenting, finances, integrity, habits, and obedience. This episode challenges listeners to stop rushing the process and let Jesus become the true foundation of everything they are building. Whether it is your home, marriage, ministry, business, calling, or personal walk with God, what is underneath will determine what can stand when pressure comes. Key takeaways from this episode: * God is not careless in how He builds. * Storms do not create your foundation; they reveal it. * Hearing truth is not the same as building on truth. * Foundations are formed through daily faithfulness and obedience. * Before God takes you higher, He has to build you deeper. * The strength of your foundation determines the safety of your increase. * Jesus Christ must be the foundation of everything. Send us a message [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2562686/fan_mail/new] Join The Morning Charge LIVE Monday-Friday at 7:30 AM CT on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@joshua_hommes]. Want to go deeper? Join the Branjo Circle [https://www.skool.com/branjocircle/about] for teaching notes, discipleship resources, live classes, and community. Learn more at branjocollective.com [https://branjocollective.com/] Real Talk. Real Jesus. Real Life.

Close the Doors to the Enemy NOW

On today’s episode of The Morning Charge, Joshua teaches on spiritual warfare, open doors, and why some battles keep repeating in our lives. While spiritual warfare is real, this episode challenges believers to ask a harder question: have we given the enemy legal access through sin, compromise, unforgiveness, bitterness, wrong agreements, rebellion, or hidden disobedience? This teaching is a direct call to honest repentance, forgiveness, renouncing lies, cutting off compromise, and guarding the freedom Jesus has already made available. If you feel like the same struggles keep coming back, this episode will help you examine what doors need to be closed and how to keep them shut. Key takeaways from this episode: * Spiritual warfare is real, but not every battle is random attack. * Sin, compromise, unforgiveness, bitterness, and rebellion can open doors to the enemy. * What you tolerate can become what torments you. * Forgiveness closes doors that bitterness keeps open. * Hidden sin eventually produces visible fruit. * You cannot ask God to close what you keep reopening. * Freedom must be guarded after repentance and deliverance. Send us a message [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2562686/fan_mail/new] Join The Morning Charge LIVE Monday-Friday at 7:30 AM CT on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@joshua_hommes]. Want to go deeper? Join the Branjo Circle [https://www.skool.com/branjocircle/about] for teaching notes, discipleship resources, live classes, and community. Learn more at branjocollective.com [https://branjocollective.com/] Real Talk. Real Jesus. Real Life.

Be Doers of the Word, Not Hearers Only

On today’s episode of The Morning Charge, Joshua teaches from James 1:22 on why believers are called to be doers of the Word, not hearers only. Hearing truth is important, but if we never respond with obedience, action, and transformation, we can mistake inspiration for real spiritual growth. This episode challenges listeners to stop sitting on what God has already spoken and begin walking it out. Joshua looks at biblical examples like Noah, Abraham, Moses, Joshua, Ruth, David, Esther, Peter, the woman with the issue of blood, the early church, and Jesus Himself to show what it means to hear God and obey. Key takeaways from this episode: * Hearing the Word is only the beginning. * Truth must move from your ears to your feet. * Familiarity with Scripture without obedience can lead to self-deception. * Biblical faith requires action, preparation, and movement. * God often gives the next step before He gives the full blueprint. * The examples in Scripture were not just hearers; they responded with obedience. Send us a message [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2562686/fan_mail/new] Join The Morning Charge LIVE Monday-Friday at 7:30 AM CT on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@joshua_hommes]. Want to go deeper? Join the Branjo Circle [https://www.skool.com/branjocircle/about] for teaching notes, discipleship resources, live classes, and community. Learn more at branjocollective.com [https://branjocollective.com/] Real Talk. Real Jesus. Real Life.

The Significance of the Blood of Jesus

On today’s episode of The Morning Charge, Joshua teaches on the significance of the blood of Jesus and why believers must never lose their awe for what the cross accomplished. The blood of Jesus is not just a church phrase or communion language; it is the foundation of our redemption, forgiveness, cleansing, access to the Father, covenant, and victory. This episode brings listeners back to the center of the gospel and explains why the blood of Jesus still speaks a better word over every believer. Joshua also talks about communion, the importance of remembering Jesus daily, and how families can bring faith, prayer, and remembrance back into the home. Key takeaways from this episode: * The blood of Jesus is the foundation of our redemption. * Through His blood, we receive forgiveness and cleansing. * The blood gives us access back to the Father. * Communion is not a ritual; it is holy remembrance of covenant. * The blood of Jesus speaks louder than shame, accusation, and the lies of the enemy. * Believers overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony. Send us a message [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2562686/fan_mail/new] Join The Morning Charge LIVE Monday-Friday at 7:30 AM CT on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@joshua_hommes]. Want to go deeper? Join the Branjo Circle [https://www.skool.com/branjocircle/about] for teaching notes, discipleship resources, live classes, and community. Learn more at branjocollective.com [https://branjocollective.com/] Real Talk. Real Jesus. Real Life.

The Cost of Staying the Same

On today’s episode of The Morning Charge, Joshua wraps up the week by talking about the cost of staying the same. After a week of conversations on surrender, daily obedience, biblical order, and making the home an altar again, this episode asks the question many people avoid: what happens if we keep hearing the truth but refuse to change? This is a strong Friday challenge for anyone who feels stuck, stagnant, spiritually dry, or tired of going around the same mountain. Joshua teaches that there is a cost to change, but there is a much greater cost to staying the same, resisting conviction, delaying obedience, and continuing to live with open doors that keep bondage alive. Key takeaways from this episode: * There is a cost to change, but staying the same costs more. * Hearing the truth without obeying it can harden the heart. * Delayed obedience is still disobedience. * Open doors give the enemy access, but surrender brings freedom. * Your refusal to change affects more than you; it affects your family, home, future, and assignment. * God’s mercy is still available when we turn, repent, and surrender fully. Send us a message [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2562686/fan_mail/new] Join The Morning Charge LIVE Monday-Friday at 7:30 AM CT on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@joshua_hommes]. Want to go deeper? Join the Branjo Circle [https://www.skool.com/branjocircle/about] for teaching notes, discipleship resources, live classes, and community. Learn more at branjocollective.com [https://branjocollective.com/] Real Talk. Real Jesus. Real Life.