First Baptist Podcasts

Why Parables? | Matthew 13:10–17

Do you have ears to hear what Jesus says, or is your heart hardened toward Him?
 
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Jesus told stories to help anyone willing to listen better understand life in the Kingdom of God. These stories meet us where we are and take us to deeper places in our faith. Join us as we listen to Jesus’ stories and ask Him to help us grow. 
 
Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49470244
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How To Do What God Says | The Beyond Sunday Podcast

In this episode, Pastor Jeff Reynolds is joined by David Tooley, Alex Watkins, and Keith Christopher for a meaningful conversation on faith, community, and spiritual growth. Pastor Jeff asks the group a powerful question: “How do you position yourself in your life to do what God says?” The ministers share honest reflections on how they intentionally seek God in their daily lives and offer practical, encouraging tips that anyone can apply to grow closer to Him. Whether you're just beginning your faith journey or looking to deepen your walk with God, this conversation offers wisdom and inspiration for your everyday life.
 
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This episode of The Beyond Sunday Podcast unpacks the sermon “Be Grounded in Jesus | Matthew 7:15–28.” Jesus warns us about false prophets and calls us to build our lives on the solid foundation of His Word. We explore what it means to truly know Him—not just in words, but in obedience—and reflect on how the storms of life reveal where we’ve placed our trust.
 
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Be Grounded in Jesus | Matthew 7:15–28

What will we do with what we've learned from Jesus?
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Jesus was the greatest teacher the world has ever known, and His teachings continue to shape lives still today. Not far from His ministry base of Capernaum, a hill on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee is traditionally known as the site from which Jesus delivered His Sermon on the Mount. In this beautiful place, Jesus sat down and shared a paradigm-shifting message that became the most famous sermon in history – the greatest sermon ever preached! 
Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49467066
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The Vanderpool's | The Adventurer Podcast

Join Lauren Parish and Alex Watkins as they welcome Jonathan and Hannah Vanderpool to the Adventurer Podcast in episode 3. The four talk all things international missions in South Asia and what it’s like raising kids on the field. Jonathan and Hannah dive deep into their time serving cross-culturally and dealing with the ups and downs of ministry in a foreign, rural context. 

Everyday Choices | The Beyond Sunday Podcast

In this episode, Pastor Jeff Reynolds is joined by David Tooley, Alex Watkins, Keith Christopher, and TJ Renfro for a meaningful conversation on faith, community, and spiritual growth. They reflect on last week’s Vacation Bible School and how it brought the church together to help kids learn what it means to follow Jesus. The group also discusses how they personally and intentionally seek God in their daily lives, and they give great tips anybody can add to their daily routine to help them grow closer to God, too. 
 
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This episode of The Beyond Sunday Podcast unpacks the sermon “Seek God Always | Matthew 7:7–14.” Jesus calls us to pursue God with persistence and trust, reminding us to ask, seek, and knock. We also reflect on the narrow and wide gates—and the everyday choices that shape our walk with Him.
 
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Seek God Always | Matthew 7:7-14

God loves you and wants you to know Him. That’s a really big deal.
 
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Jesus was the greatest teacher the world has ever known, and His teachings continue to shape lives still today. Not far from His ministry base of Capernaum, a hill on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee is traditionally known as the site from which Jesus delivered His Sermon on the Mount. In this beautiful place, Jesus sat down and shared a paradigm-shifting message that became the most famous sermon in history – the greatest sermon ever preached! 
 
Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49463929
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Joneo | The Adventurer Podcast

In episode 2 of the Adventurer Podcast, Joneo (Jonathan Olgesby) joins Lauren Parish and Alex Watkins to talk about Joneo’s work in West Africa during his academic research. Joneo discusses his opportunity to work on his research and proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ to a lost and hurting world. The three talk in-depth about using the unique gifts and talents that the Lord provides to use them for the glory of Christ in whatever season you find yourself in. This episode is part one of the conversation with Joneo.

Living with Spiritual Discernment | The Beyond Sunday Podcast

In this episode, Pastor Jeff Reynolds is joined by Lauren Parish, David Tooley, Alex Watkins, Keith Christopher, and TJ Renfro for a meaningful conversation on faith, community, and spiritual discernment. They share how Vacation Bible School is happening right now—how kids are learning to follow Jesus and how the church is coming together to make it a powerful experience. You'll also hear about the launch of our new Adventurer Podcast, which highlights mission trips and stories of how God is moving through outreach near and far. Finally, the group reflects on how Christians can wisely discern sin in today’s culture—responding with both conviction and compassion. Whether you're serving, seeking, or growing in faith, this episode offers timely encouragement and direction.
 
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This episode of The Beyond Sunday Podcast unpacks the sermon “Discern Appropriately | Matthew 7:1–6.” In these verses, Jesus teaches about the importance of humility, self-awareness, and discernment when confronting sin—in ourselves and others. We’ll explore what it means to judge without hypocrisy, to remove the “log” from our own eyes first, and to approach others with grace and truth. These challenging but powerful words help us reflect Christ in how we engage with the world around us.
 
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