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Jul 28, 2025•1 min

Someone You Should Know: Connie Morgan

In our Someone You Should Know series, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Connie Morgan.

Jul 23, 2025•21 min

Someone You Should Know: Garry Morgan

Garry Morgan shares his journey from growing up in Portland, Oregon, to studying history at Seattle Pacific University and later teaching Bible classes in Kenyan high schools. He transitioned to long-term mission work in Kenya, focusing on unreached Muslim groups. After 18 years in missions, he taught at a Christian college in Minnesota before retiring and moving to Spokane. At Faith Bible Church, he has been involved in global outreach, refugee ministry, and preaching preparation. Recently, he ...

Jul 16, 2025•18 min

Do You Fear Death? Part 4: End of life ethical questions

In the final part our series "Do you fear death?", Dan Jarms and Brian Sayers discuss end of life ethical issues. They emphasize the biblical principle that humans are created in God's image, giving inherent worth from conception. They distinguish between preserving life and prolonging death, using personal stories to illustrate. They also remind listeners of the need for family discussions on end-of-life care.

Jul 09, 2025•21 min

Do You Fear Death? Part 3: Practical planning with Jim Greenup

Dan Jarms and Jim Greenup address practical matters in preparing for death—the importance of planning for spouses, children, and grandchildren. They discuss the necessity of having a will, and the potential need for a trust, especially for significant assets or dependents, and they advocate for a balance between family and broader spiritual and charitable support. They also note the importance of life insurance for financial stability and the role of a power of attorney for decision-making durin...

Jul 02, 2025•24 min

Hospitality Highlight: Anna Copley and Erin Dougherty

Jennifer Brandt interviews Anna Copley and Erin Dougherty about their hospitality efforts with college students on Gonzaga's campus. Erin, who recently graduated from Gonzaga, talks about hosting a Bible study for college students, with Mitzi Peterson providing the food. Anna, an ultrasound tech student, shares about baking for friends and gatherings as well has for a coffee shop. They discuss the challenges and joys of hospitality in partnership with their roommates, who have worked together in...

Jun 11, 2025•33 min

Do You Fear Death? Part 2: Are you ready to die?

Dan Jarms and Mark Frankian discuss the importance of being ready for death, referencing Hebrews 9:27 and the concept of judgment. They define death and the second death as separation. Mark points to the significance of faith in Christ for eternal life, contrasting it with the "second death" in Revelation 20. They address the uncertainty of those unsure of their eternity, urging them to trust in Jesus, and caution against relying on good deeds or religion for salvation. Finally, they encourage b...

Jun 04, 2025•25 min

Do You Fear Death? Part 1: What happens to grandma when she dies?

Dan and John discuss the afterlife, focusing on what happens to a loved one, "grandma," after death. They explore two scenarios: if grandma is a believer versus if she is not. For believers, upon death, their souls are immediately in the presence of the Lord, awaiting the final resurrection. For unbelievers, their souls enter an intermediate state, until the final judgment. They emphasize the importance of evangelism and the hope of reunion with loved ones in eternity. The conversation also touc...

May 28, 2025•25 min

Someone You Should Know: Sandy Nowack

In our Someone You Should Know series, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Sandy Nowack.

May 14, 2025•27 min

Someone You Should Know: Janice Millican

In our Someone You Should Know series, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Janice Millican.

Apr 23, 2025•22 min

Someone You Should Know: Bob Millican

In our Someone You Should Know series, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Bob Millican.

Apr 16, 2025•20 min

Hospitality Highlight: Elizabeth Anderson

Elizabeth Anderson discusses from her wealth of experience serving through hospitality, hosting various groups and individuals at her home. She highlights hosting the Doxa staff, long-term guests, and pre-marital counseling sessions. Elizabeth shares about making guests feel at home and the impact of hosting on her marriage and personal growth, as well as the challenges and rewards of hosting, including dealing with exhaustion and learning to be selfless. Elizabeth also shares her recipe for her...

Mar 19, 2025•21 min

Someone You Should Know: Jeff Peterson

In our Someone You Should Know series, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Jeff Peterson.

Mar 12, 2025•28 min

Faith Basics: Parents, Children, Baptism, and the Lord's Supper

In this episode of Dan Jarms and Mark Frankian conclude our series on baptism and the Lord's Supper with guidance for parents who are thinking through these ordinances with their children. Drawing from their experiences as fathers and grandfathers, they discuss practical steps for preparing children to understand what following Christ means and count the cost before participating in baptism and the Lord's Supper.

Feb 26, 2025•27 min

Someone You Should Know: Mitzi Peterson

In our Someone You Should Know series, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Mitzi Peterson.

Feb 12, 2025•29 min

Faith Basics: The Lord's Supper

Brian Sayers join Dan Jarms to discuss the meaning and practice of the Lord's Supper. They explain that it is a corporate act of remembrance of Christ's sacrifice, with roots in the Passover meal, emphasizing the communal nature of the meal. The elements of bread and wine symbolize Christ's body and blood, emphasizing incarnation and sacrifice. They weigh in on the debate over frequency of observance, noting weekly practice is growing among Evangelical churches. They contrast views on the Lord's...

Feb 05, 2025•30 min

The Mind and the Brain with Dr. Greg Gifford

In this special episode of the Faith Matters podcast, we have the privilege of sharing with you an episode from Dr. Greg Gifford's podcast on the topic of the brain and the mind. He will be speaking on a similar topic at the upcoming Transform Conference here at Faith on February 21-22. Register for the Transform Conference before February 2 to get the early registration price Learn more about Dr. Greg Gifford's ministry and subscribe to his podcast!...

Jan 29, 2025•27 min

Someone You Should Know: Leslie Widmer

In our Someone You Should Know series, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Leslie Widmer.

Jan 22, 2025•14 min

Someone You Should Know: Tim Widmer

In our Someone You Should Know series, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Tim Widmer.

Jan 15, 2025•18 min

Hospitality Highlight: Talitha Seymour

Talitha Seymour discusses her passion for baking and its role in fostering community and evangelism. She shares her journey from Anderson Island to Spokane, where she got connected to Faith Bible Church through a friend at a medical wives' Bible study. Talitha enjoys baking and the way it can help build connections. For her, it has led to meaningful conversations and relationships. Talitha also shares her experience doing meal prep with a group of moms, pointing out the economical and relational...

Dec 18, 2024•20 min

Faith Basics: Discipling Toward Baptism

Dan Jarms and Joe Swanson discuss the process of discipling people toward baptism, emphasizing the role of disciple makers in guiding new believers. They highlight the importance of understanding the gospel, genuine repentance, and the willingness to count the cost of following Christ. Joe suggests that children should understand the gospel and demonstrate repentance before being baptized, typically around ages 12-18, though Faith has no hard age limits for baptism. They stress that baptism is a...

Dec 11, 2024•31 min

Faith Basics: Baptism (Identification, Imagery, Inclusion)

This episode explores the meaning and practice of baptism, focusing on believer’s baptism as a public declaration of faith, repentance, and inclusion in the church. Dan Jarms and Joe Swanson discuss its biblical basis, symbolism, and practical importance for individuals and the church community. They emphasize baptism as a step following a credible profession of faith, and make distinctions from the practice of infant baptism. Plus, they offer guidance on preparing individuals, especially youth,...

Nov 20, 2024•17 min

A New Podcast for Moms...

For the last few years, our program for moms, called MomLife, has included a video that women involved in the ministry watch either before their monthly gatherings or together at those gatherings. We are now making audio from those videos available on its own podcast feed to make it easier to access for all moms, whether they are involved in the ministry or not. It’s all great biblical teaching for women, so we want to make it easy for the all moms in our church to benefit from it. Subscribe to ...

Nov 06, 2024•36 min

Someone You Should Know: Justin Holland

In our Someone You Should Know series, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Justin Holland.

Oct 30, 2024•22 min

End Times Views Part 3: Premillennialism

Dan Jarms and John Gardner discuss premillennialism, defining key theological terms like eschatology, tribulation, rapture, and hermeneutics. They explain that premillennialism involves a future 1,000-year reign of Christ on Earth after His second coming. They emphasize the importance of consistent literal hermeneutics in interpreting Scripture. Premillennialism, particularly dispensational premillennialism, contrasts with other views by emphasizing the literal fulfillment of promises to Israel ...

Oct 23, 2024•25 min

Someone You Should Know: Henry Yan

In our Someone You Should Know series, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Henry Yan.

Oct 16, 2024•16 min

End Times Views Part 2: Postmillennial and Amillennial Views

Dan Jarms and John Gardner discuss different end times views, focusing on the amillennial and postmillennial views. These different views come from different interpretations of Revelation 20:1-6, which describes a thousand year period of peace and Jesus' return. Postmillennialists envision a golden age of Christian rule before Jesus' return while amillennialists see the Millennium as a long, ongoing period of gospel spread, that takes place between Christ's first and second coming—in other words...

Oct 09, 2024•18 min

Someone You Should Know: Shae Brown

In our Someone You Should Know series, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Shae Brown.

Oct 02, 2024•10 min

End Times Views Part 1 (The Stuff We Can Pretty Much All Agree On)

In this first part of a series designed to help us understand different End Times views—particularly of the Millennial Kingdom—Dan Jarms and John Gardner discuss the essentials of the End Times, emphasizing the importance of a high view of Scripture and non-negotiable beliefs. They highlight the necessity of Christ's return, the reality of judgment and eternal consequences, and the promise of a bodily resurrection and a new heavens and new earth. They stress the importance of evangelism, driven ...

Sep 25, 2024•23 min

The Second Coming Q&A

In this episode Dan Jarms answers two questions you sent in about end times and the second coming of Christ. What happens to believers when we die? Are we brought to heaven in an intermediate state of our souls without bodies or are we asleep and will rise to heaven when Christ returns. What happens to our old bodies? (1 Thessalonians 4:16) In Matthew 24:14, when Jesus says the Kingdom will be preached to all nations and then the end will come, what does he mean by "all nations"?...

Sep 18, 2024•18 min

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