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 240: How To HateThis week Eric and Jonathan take some time to talk about how our spiritual growth involves learning to love well and to hate well, as we are called to pursue what is holy and flee from what is sinful. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "[email protected]" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/33376087
Episode 239: Grounded In TruthThis week Eric and Jonathan take a dive into Ephesians 4:11-16, and talk about how we can be grounded in the truth of God's word in a world filled with changing tides. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "[email protected]" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/33281042
Episode 238: Spirit FilledThis week Eric and Jonathan take some time to look at Ephesians 5:18-21 as they discuss some of the ways we can live as spirit-filled people. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "[email protected]" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/33186892
Episode 237: What Is LoveThis week Eric and Jonathan take some time to encourage us to reflect on God's word as they discuss what it looks like to love the way Jesus loves. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "[email protected]" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/33090832
Episode 236: A Good WordThis week Eric and Jonathan take some time to talk about how we can speak good life giving words to one another. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "[email protected]" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/32990397
Episode 235: Wisdom In LearningThis week, Eric and Jonathan take some time to talk about Proverbs 1 and how it is wise for us to listen and gain understanding. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "[email protected]" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/32876202
Episode 234: A Look At The Fall SeasonThis week, Eric and Jonathan take some time to talk about what we have on the horizon in this fall season here at FBC. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "[email protected]" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/32759847
Episode 233: Conflicts and Common GroundThis week Jonathan and Jedidiah take some time to look at scripture and talk about how it leads us to be conformed to the image of Christ and, in so doing, navigate disagreements and conflict in a God-honoring way. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "[email protected]" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/32656312
Episode 232: A New Season For ChangeThis week, Eric and Jonathan take some time to look at Colossians 3 and talk about how we can stop doing some old things that might be holding back our growth and start doing some new things that can be helpful as we seek to pursue Jesus more every day. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "[email protected]" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/32558217
Episode 231: Moving Forward With CourageThis week Eric and Jonathan take some time to take a look at scripture, and talk about how we can look to Jesus as we seek to walk with courage. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "[email protected]" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/32457942
Episode 230: The is Hope in the StormThis week Eric and Jedidiah take some time to talk about how, in the midst of hard things, we can call our minds to remember that God is our strong fortress in the midst of the storms of life. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "[email protected]" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/32348937
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
