The First Podcast

Episode 98: Handling Conflict Biblically

Join the pastors of FBC Lake Butler as they talk through the BFG plan for 2024--covering Ken Sande's "Peacemaker."

Episode 97: Heart Prep for Christmas

As Christmas approaches, the pastors of FBC Lake Butler discuss some of the amazing realities of the Advent season in order to engage hearts for celebrating Jesus' arrival.

Episode 96: Anointing with Oil & Children's Christmas Musical

Join the pastors of FBC Lake Butler as they talk through James 5 and how to interpret anointing with oil. Then, they discuss the upcoming Children's Christmas musical. Recommended Book: https://www.christianbook.com/radically-whole-gospel-healing-divided-heart/9781433582066/pd/582061

Episode 95: Father/Son Breakfast with Pastor Garrett Conner

Episode 94: Biblical Afterlife

Hear the pastors of FBC Lake Butler answer a member's question about what to affirm about what happens when we die.

Episode 93: Grab Bag: Joy, Atonement, and the Millennium

Hear the pastors of FBC Lake Butler talk through having joy, Jesus' sacrificial death, and the different views on the millennium.

Episode 92: What You Need to Know About Israel

Join the pastors of FBC Lake Butler as they discuss the current events in Israel and a biblical response. Scripture passages to consider: Genesis 12 Matthew 28:19-20 Romans 2:28-29; 4:1-12 Galatians 3:15-29

Episode 91: Relationships with Unsaved Family

Listen in as the pastors of FBC Lake Butler help give biblical principles to witnessing to your unsaved family members.

Episode 90: Visionary Family Conference Takeaways

The pastors of FBC Lake Butler recap the Visionary Family Conference at FBCLB with Dr. Rob Rienow and offer some practical takeaways.

Episode 89: Recognizing the Holy Spirit

The pastors of FBC Lake Butler discuss the role and ministry of the Holy Spirit.

Episode 88: Confronting the Challenges of Church Discipline

Listen as pastors Jason and Jonathan review what church discipline is, and what makes practicing it biblically so challenging in the local church.

Episode 87: Prayer for FBC Women (Feat. Christy Wells)

Pastors Stephen and Jonathan sit down with Christy Wells and discuss this week's prayer emphasis for FBC's women.

Episode 86: To Our Men

Pastors Stephen and Jonathan address our men in preparation for our upcoming Visionary Family conference on Oct. 15-16th.

Episode 85: Visionary Parenting with Dr. Rob Reinow

Join the pastors of FBC Lake Butler as they interview Dr. Rob Reinow about his upcoming Visionary Parenting conference at FBC Lake Butler on Oct. 15-16th. https://visionaryfam.com

Episode 84: The Ending of Mark's Gospel

Pastor Jonathan talks through the question: "Where does Mark end his Gospel?" Here are his 5 reasons for seeing the end at 16:8: 1. Mark 16:9–20 has different vocabulary, grammar, and theology from the rest of the gospel 2. Almost all versions of texts that are longer are not the original 3. Mark’s style is to write short and punchy accounts 4. Mary Magdalene is introduced as though readers do not know who she is, even though she has been in the previous three episodes 5. The stories that follow...

Episode 83: Leading a Church into Biblical Health (Repost from The Faithful Expositor)

Pastor Jason and Pastor Jono Sims talk through what it looks like to guide a church to biblical health. This episode is a repost from the podcast, " The Faithful Expositor ."

Episode 82: Why is Youth Ministry Important?

Listen as Pastor Stephen and Pastor Jonathan discuss why FBC Lake Butler cares about youth ministry and how it’s accomplished.

Episode 81: Unity Matters

The pastors of FBC Lake Butler discuss what biblical unity is, and why it matters in the life of the Christian. Book recommendation: https://www.christianbook.com/finding-right-hills-case-theological-triage/gavin-ortlund/9781433567421/pd/567421?en=google&event=SHOP&kw=church-supplies-0-20%7C567421&p=1179710&utm_source=google&dv=c&cb_src=google&cb_typ=shopping&cb_cmp=920965356&cb_adg=47631445082&cb_kyw=&snav=667291&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-8j40MbfgAMVx3R9...

Episode 80: Evaluating "Summer at the Movies" Sermon Series

Listen as the pastors of FBC Lake Butler evaluate a current trend to preach Sunday sermons based on popular movies.

Episode 79: Why the Glory of Christ Matters

The pastors of FBC Lake Butler reflect on the glory of Christ, and how His glory should shape the entire Christian life. Resources mentioned: - Sermon: https://www.fbclakebutler.com/content.cfm?id=213&download_id=1699 - Books: https://www.christianbook.com/the-glory-of-christ/john-owen/9781800400702/pd/400706 https://www.christianbook.com/the-cross-of-christ/john-stott/9780830839100/pd/839102

Episode 78: Summer Roundup & Fall Feature

Join the pastors of FBC Lake Butler as they review ministry over the Summer and preview what's coming in the Fall.

Episode 77: SBC '23 Review + Pastoral Qualifications

Join the pastors of FBC Lake Butler as they discuss what happened at the Southern Baptist Convention's annual meeting and some of its implications for the local church.

Episode 76: Dealing with Doubt

Listen as the pastors of FBC Lake Butler discuss doubt and how believers should view and handle this universal experience.

Episode 75: 16 Years of Ministry Together!

While Pastor Jonathan is away at youth camp, Pastor Jason and Stephen discuss the unique grace of God in giving them 16 years of service together.

Episode 74: The Gospel Legacy of Tim Keller

Listen as the pastors of FBC Lake Butler reflect about the life and impact of Tim Keller (1950-2023). Some Resources: https://www.christianbook.com/prodigal-god/timothy-keller/9780525950790/pd/950790?utm_source=google&kw=29064775092&mt=&dv=c&event=PPCSRC&p=1186432&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkvSt276M_wIVB21MCh3a8wJWEAAYASAAEgLUk_D_BwE https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/50-quotes-tim-keller/ https://gospelinlife.com/downloads/jonah-1990/...

Episode 73: Hell and the Justice of God

Pastor Jason and Jonathan are joined by Bro. Clint Gillen to discuss what the doctrine of hell is, and why is matters for Christians. A helpful resource: https://www.christianbook.com/is-hell-real/9781433578632/pd/578632

Episode 72: How to Rebuke

Listen as pastors Jason and Jonathan explain what rebuke is, and how disciples of Jesus should go about rebuking others. Recommended book: https://www.christianbook.com/peacemaker-resolving-personal-conflict-third-edition/ken-sande/9780801064852/pd/64856?event=ESRCG

Episode 71: God is About God

Join the pastors of FBC Lake Butler as they unpack the phrase "The chief end of God is to glorify God."

Episode 70: Spiritual Warfare

Listen as Pastors Jason and Jonathan discuss what spiritual warfare is, and how believers are to biblically fight their spiritual battles.

Episode 69: Reading and the Christian Life

Hear the pastors of FBC Lake Butler talk about Christians and reading--why it's important and how to do it. What we're reading right now: https://www.christianbook.com/praying-church-becoming-people-discouraging-world/9781433561641/pd/561641?en=google&utm_source=google&kw=29064775092&mt=&dv=c&event=PPCSRC&p=1186432&gclid=CjwKCAjw__ihBhADEiwAXEazJoe7vfUFh6ebPQD0FVwpc_8dryEHJAd4yxdA1hNbk_W7zI08WyhqqxoCx-sQAvD_BwE https://www.christianbook.com/lord-jesus-meditations-seco...