Next Steps Podcast

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 324: Choose Gratitude 06/16/2026

Episode 324: Choose Gratitude This week, Eric and Jonathan take some time to discuss the importance of choosing to give thanks to God even in moments that we don't feel like it. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "questions@fbcforestcity.org" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/41655675

Episode 323: Borrowed Prayers 06/09/2026

Episode 323: Borrowed Prayers This week, Eric and Jonathan take some time to answer the question, "How can we call out to the Lord?" and offer some encouragement to us as we seek to grow closer to the Lord in prayer. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "questions@fbcforestcity.org" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/41585905

Episode 322: Trusting and Waiting 06/02/2026

Episode 322: Trusting and Waiting This week, Eric and Jonathan take some time to discuss the importance of trusting in the Lord as we find ourselves in seasons of waiting. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "questions@fbcforestcity.org" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/41508305

Episode 321: Planted 05/26/2026

Episode 321: Planted This week, Eric and Jonathan take some time to discuss the importance of being planted by the stream of living water as we step into another summer season. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "questions@fbcforestcity.org" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/41426045

Episode 320: Spring Cleaning 05/12/2026

Episode 320: Spring Cleaning This week, Eric and Jonathan discuss the value in putting off some of the old habits and things that may not always be helpful in order to make room for growth as we seek to more fully follow Jesus. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "questions@fbcforestcity.org" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/41265075

Episode 319: Wake Up 05/05/2026

Episode 319: Wake Up This week, Eric and Jonathan discuss the significance of resisting the urge to be half-hearted in our relationship with Christ, as we are called to fully commit to Jesus by loving God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "questions@fbcforestcity.org" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/41161700

Episode 318: There Is Hope 04/28/2026

Episode 318: There Is Hope This week, Eric and Jedidiah discuss our hope in Jesus, both in the past with his resurrection and in the future with his return. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "questions@fbcforestcity.org" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/41047450

Episode 317: Ambassadors Of Christ 04/21/2026

Episode 317: Ambassadors Of Christ This week, Eric and Jonathan discuss how, as people in Christ, we are all ambassadors of Christ, no matter what our circumstances may be. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "questions@fbcforestcity.org" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/40944055

Episode 316: The Next Right Thing 04/14/2026

Episode 316: The Next Right Thing This week, Eric and Jonathan discuss how our identity in Jesus is the most important thing and how we can find hope and encouragement by reminding ourselves of this. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "questions@fbcforestcity.org" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/40872645

Episode 315: I Love To Tell The Story 04/07/2026

Episode 315: I Love To Tell The Story Episode Description This week, Eric and Jonathan take some time to give us a brief overview of our upcoming Sunday school class, "I love to tell the story." If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "questions@fbcforestcity.org" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/40757450

Episode 314: The Road To The Cross Leads To The Cross 03/31/2026

Episode 314: The Road To The Cross Leads To The Cross This week, Eric and Jonathan discuss how we can remember Christ in his sufferings, as we seek to give our lives for him in the midst of our own hardships. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "questions@fbcforestcity.org" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/40673550

Episode 313: Remember Christ's Victory 03/24/2026

Episode 313: Remember Christ's Victory This week, Eric and Jonathan discuss how we can remember that Christ has already won the greatest victory and we can rest in knowing that our identity is secure in him. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "questions@fbcforestcity.org" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/40605555

Episode 312: Easter Resources 03/17/2026

Episode 312: Easter Resources This week, Jonathan and Jedidiah take some time to talk about the importance of remembering Christ's death and resurrection this Easter, and offer a few resources that we can use to help direct our hearts this Easter season. Easter playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15qE8T6qV7g14T726JIsMA?si=3e87a4cea8d14671 If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "questions@fbcforestcity.org" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/40514535

Episode 311: Cultivating growth 03/10/2026

Episode 311: Cultivating growth This week, Eric and Jonathan discuss how we can cultivate growth in our lives by identifying areas that need attention, considering Biblical principles for action, and then acting in faith to prune and foster that growth. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "questions@fbcforestcity.org" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/40382150

Episode 310: An Update From Student Ministry 03/03/2026

Episode 310: An Update From Student Ministry This week, Jonathan and Jedidiah are joined in studio by Pastor Josh Taylor as they take some time to talk a bit about what has been going on in student ministry here at FBC and some things to look forward to and pray for in the months to come. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "questions@fbcforestcity.org" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/40287400

Episode 309: Confessing Our Unintentional Sins 02/24/2026

Episode 309: Confessing Our Unintentional Sins This week, Eric and Jonathan take some time to talk about how even our unintentional sins still require a sacrifice and how we can seek to have soft hearts to be aware of and confess our unintentional sins. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "questions@fbcforestcity.org" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/40215305

Episode 308: How Did We Get Here? 02/17/2026

Episode 308: How Did We Get Here? This week, Eric and Jonathan take some time to ask the question, "How did we get where we are now, and how do we continue forward to get where we want to be?" If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "questions@fbcforestcity.org" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/40139505

Episode 307: Biblical Confession 02/10/2026

Episode 307: Biblical Confession This week, Jonathan and Jedidiah take some time to talk about confession, and how we can seek to practice Biblical confession of our sins to God and to one another. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "questions@fbcforestcity.org" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/40060220

Episode 306: What Unites Us 02/03/2026

Episode 306: What Unites Us This week, Eric and Jonathan take some time to talk about how in our relationships we can seek to engage with one another with a focus around the unity we have in Christ. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "questions@fbcforestcity.org" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/39980130

Episode 305: Having a Defense 01/27/2026

Episode 305: Having a Defense This week, Eric and Jonathan take some time to talk about how we can respond to questions that may come our way with humility both in our convictions and in our ignorance. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "questions@fbcforestcity.org" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/39889205

Episode 304: Responding to Protest 01/20/2026

Episode 304: Responding to Protest This week, Eric and Jonathan take some time to talk about how we can daily prepare our hearts to bring glory to God so that no matter what circumstance may come our way, we can better respond in a way that reflects Christ. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "questions@fbcforestcity.org" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/39798260

Episode 303: God Is Working 01/13/2026

Episode 303: God Is Working This week, Eric and Jonathan take some time to talk about how we can see that God is at work in each of our lives even in the moments where we don't see it. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "questions@fbcforestcity.org" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/39715430

Episode 302: The God Who Sees 01/06/2026

Episode 302: The God Who Sees This week, Eric and Jonathan take some time to talk about how we can seek to see clearly as we remember that our God is the one who sees us. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "questions@fbcforestcity.org" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/39627650

Episode 301: Taking Time To Remember The Christmas Story 12/23/2025

Episode 301: Taking Time To Remember The Christmas Story This week, Eric and Jonathan take some time to discuss the Christmas season and offer us some encouragement in the midst of all of the excitement and tradition this season to slow down and remember the Christmas story. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "questions@fbcforestcity.org" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/39510700

Episode 300: Small Town Mission: Part 9, and a transition into the advent season 12/16/2025

Episode 300: Small Town Mission: Part 9, and a transition into the advent season This week, Jonathan and Jedidiah wrap up their discussion about how we can engage in missions within our small-town context. They then shift their focus to discussing how we can find joy regardless of our circumstances by looking to Christ, who provides us with true lasting joy. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "questions@fbcforestcity.org" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/39426840

Episode 299: Small Town Mission: Part 8 12/09/2025

Episode 299: Small Town Mission: Part 8 This week, Jonathan and Jedidiah take some time to continue the conversation about how we can engage in missions within our small town. This week we take a look at three factors that make small towns unique, which can help us to understand more about how to better reach people in our community with the Gospel. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "questions@fbcforestcity.org" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/39338400

Episode 298: Small Town Mission: Part 7 12/02/2025

Episode 298: Small Town Mission: Part 7 This week, Eric and Jonathan take some time to continue the conversation about how we can engage in missions within our small town. This week we take a look at the idea of belonging, and how it relates to missions within our small town context. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "questions@fbcforestcity.org" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/39229200

Episode 297: Small Town Mission: Part 6 11/25/2025

Episode 297: Small Town Mission: Part 6 This week, Eric and Jonathan take some time to continue the conversation about how we can engage in missions within our small town. This week we take a look at the importance of contextualizing as we seek to better contend for the truth of the Gospel. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "questions@fbcforestcity.org" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/39166485

Episode 296: Small Town Mission: Part 5 11/18/2025

Episode 296: Small Town Mission: Part 5 This week, Eric and Jonathan take some time to continue the conversation about how we can engage in missions within our small town context. This week we take a look at four passages of scripture and how they further give us direction in how we can best pray for missions. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "questions@fbcforestcity.org" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/39079165

Episode 295: Small Town Mission: Part 4 11/11/2025

Episode 295: Small Town Mission: Part 4 This week, Eric and Jonathan take some time to continue the conversation about how we can engage in missions within our small town context. This week we take a look at prayer and how we can best pray for missions. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "questions@fbcforestcity.org" /episode/index/show/firstbaptistchurch/id/38996200

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