The Next Steps Podcast is a weekly discussion aimed at engaging, encouraging, and equipping our church family to take next steps. Whether it is your relationship with God, connecting in community, or finding an on-ramp into mission, there is a next step waiting for you. We’re glad you’re here!
Episode 229: A Cheerful DefenseThis week Jonathan and Jedidiah take some time to look at the example of paul found in Acts 24, and discuss how we can strive to defend truth in a way that is honoring to God. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "[email protected]" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/32258267
Episode 228: Leading with an open handThis week Eric and Jonathan take some time to talk about how we can seek to enter into conversations, and disagreements with open handed humility, as we remember to keep the first things first. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "[email protected]" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/32161057
Episode 227: Unity in HumilityThis week Jonathan and Jedidiah take some time to look at Philippians 2:1–4 and talk a bit about how we can be of the same mind, love one another, count each other as more significant than ourselves, and be interested in what others are interested in. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "[email protected]" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/32064747
Episode 226: Memories In MusicThis week Eric and Jedidiah take some time to talk about how music has been influential in their lives over the years and some of the worship songs that stand out and continue to be reminders of the freedom found in Christ. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "[email protected]" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/31979567
Episode 225: Swing For The FencesThis week Eric and Jonathan take some time to talk about how we can swing for the fences, as we seek to give our all for the glory of Jesus. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "[email protected]" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/31881407
Episode 224: UndividedThis week Eric and Jonathan take some time to talk about joy that comes with having an undivided heart. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "[email protected]" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/31789032
Episode 223: The Role Of The ChurchThis week Eric and Jonathan take some time to talk about three of the main roles of the local church. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "[email protected]" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/31697902
Episode 222: How Do We Measure SuccessThis week Eric and Jonathan take some time to talk about how we can measure success, and offer some wisdom from scripture to help as we seek to pursue the right path. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "[email protected]" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/31597772
Episode 221: Habits That Produce FruitThis week Eric and Jonathan take some time to talk about the value of committing to good habits, and how good habits can help us as we strive to be more like Christ. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "[email protected]" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/31494162
Episode 220: Consider The Finish LineThis week Eric and Jonathan take some time to talk about why we do what we do, and how looking ahead, to consider the finish line, can offer us encouragement as we run the race. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "[email protected]" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/31400947
Episode 219: Finding The Back Of The LineThis week Eric and Jonathan take some time to look to the example of Jesus as they talk about, how we can seek to serve others joyfully from behind the scenes. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "[email protected]" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/31289177
Episode 218: ContentmentThis week Eric and Jonathan take some time to talk about, how we can seek to rejoice in the Lord and find contentment, in the midst of all circumstances. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "[email protected]" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/31175042
Episode 217: Looking Backwards and Forwards In Youth MinistryThis week Jonathan and Jedidiah are joined in studio by our Student Ministry Pastor Josh Taylor. Together they have a conversation looking back at this year in youth ministry, as the school year wraps up, then take some time to look forward to the season ahead. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "[email protected]" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/31052308
Episode 216: Represent, Witness, TestifyThis week Eric and Jonathan take some time to talk about, how when we seek to notice God working in and around us, and share how we see God working with those around us. It can help to grow our own faith, encourage those around us, and above all give glory and honor to God. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "[email protected]" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/30951023
Episode 215: The Art of RestThis week Eric and Jonathan take some time to talk about the value in taking some time to rest, in-order to be refreshed and renewed. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "[email protected]" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/30847388
Episode 214: What's NextThis week Eric and Jonathan take some time to look ahead to some of the things going on around FBC during the next handful of weeks. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "[email protected]" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/30644048
Episode 213: Remember Jesus ChristThis week Eric and Jonathan offer us some encouragement to remember Jesus, and what he has done for us! If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "[email protected]" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/30548123
Episode 212: Unity With One Another In ChristThis week Eric and Jonathan offer some final thoughts and encouragement, as we approach the end of our series on unity. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "[email protected]" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/30439628
Episode 211: Conviction and CompassionThis week Eric and Jonathan are joined in studio by one of our elders, Scott Thompson. Together they take some time to discuss sexual identity, and how we as Christians should respond to the culture around us, with conviction and compassion. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "[email protected]" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/30342013
Episode 210: Set OutThis week Eric and Jonathan offer us some encuragement to consider where we are at in our current season of growth, and ask the question is it time to "Set out" and enter into the next season. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "[email protected]" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/30239573
Episode 209: Unity, Diversity, And MembershipThis week Eric and Jonathan take some time to recap two of our sunday school classes. Exploring the Unity we have with the world, and with eachother. And exploring what it looks like to be a member of a local body of believers. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "[email protected]" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/30134388
Episode 208: What Are You Looking For?This week Eric and Jonathan take some time to offer us a warning against a critical spirit, as we enter into interactions with the people around us. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "[email protected]" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/30033593
Episode 207: Press OnThis week Eric and Jonathan take some time to offer us some encouragement from scripture, to press on towards the goal of honoring Jesus, in the midst of our brokenness. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "[email protected]" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/29933493
Episode 206: Our Hope In Jesus In Every CircumstanceThis week Eric and Jonathan take some time to talk about going through trials, and how no matter how unfavorable the circumstance we can rely on the hope we have in Jesus, because he has solved our biggest problem. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "[email protected]" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/29824303
Episode 205: Taming the TongueThis week Eric and Jonathan take some time to talk about how our words can both build up and tear down, And how we can strive to grow more in the way we speak about other people. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "[email protected]" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/29715173
Episode 204: We Live In A World Full Of AgendasThis week Eric and Jonathan take some time to talk about how we can be aware of the schemes of the devil, and seek to live out our purpose as followers of Christ. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "[email protected]" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/29612343
Episode 203: Feelings and TruthThis week Jonathan and Jedidiah take some time to talk about how our feelings can influence the way we view truth, and how we can seek to allow the truth of God's word to change our feelings. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "[email protected]" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/29517563
Episode 202: Unity In ChristThis week Eric and Jonathan take some time to talk about we can seek to maintain the unity we have in Christ within our local church. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "[email protected]" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/29407283
Episode 201: The Reason For ChristmasThis week Eric and Jonathan are joined by Tabitha, as they take some time to talk about, and offer encouragement to remember the reasons Christ came, and to live authentically as we enter into our Christmas traditions with friends and family. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "[email protected]" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/29148403
Episode 200: Eyes to See God's GraceThis week Eric and Jonathan take some time to talk about how rather than seeking to be critical, we can seek to see the grace of God on display in our home, church, and workplace. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "[email protected]" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/29039208
