Quest for Faith: Recent Episodes

First Christian Church

First Christian Church of Norman is a community joined together in a reverent, thoughtful, loving quest for faith. This weekly podcast will bring together ministers, church members, special guests, music and musicians, and members of the community to share their respective thoughts and reflections on life in the context of our shared journey.

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FCC youth and sponsors reminisce about the mission trip to New Mexico.

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Eula interviews Lilly, Allister, Olivia, and Abby and asks them what they experienced during "Mission: Possible," our mission day camp for third through fifth graders.

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Senior Minister search process update.

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Jeff Champeau interviews some of this year's graduating high school seniors--Bennett Lyda, Mykala McKenzie, and Caleb Sterling.

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Learning why libraries are so important.

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Learning about reconciliation through education, tours, and culture

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The church celebrates David's retirement with words of thanks

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Eula and a few 5th graders talk about Lent and offer a few practices for how to make it meaningful

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Rev. David Spain reminisces about coming to First Christian Norman 25 years ago.

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The benefits of women in leadership and the challenges they face.

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Slow down this Thanksgiving and take time for a short gratitude meditation.

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Christian Church in Oklahoma regional church board members speak about what the function of the regional church and why it's so important.

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Abundance is so much more than material wealth at FCC

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Love and trust are in abundance at First Christian Church.

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Rev. Tom Lyda gets to know church member Caley Gregg-Laws

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Tom Lyda gets to know church member Brent Norwood.

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Experiencing a lesson A Parable According to Dr. Seuss from Voyage into DiscipleSHIP

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Eula visits with Associate Regional Minister, Michael Davidson, about why VBS and Logos are so important.

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Rev. Shannon Cook shares thoughts from the Screenagers blog on TikTok and young people

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Shannon interviews youth from around the state at CYF Conference.

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Live from the 2024 mission trip, Shannon interviews Caleb, Lark, Bennett, Zach, and Jenna about the work they're doing in our community.

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Eula asks 4th & 5th grade FCC Kids to share their thoughts about Vacation Bible School

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Learn more about the interim Regional Minister, Rev. Randy Kuss.

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You don't have to be a theologian to be a theologian.

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Phil Nelson helps keep FCC up to date in the tech department.

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Rev. Shannon Cook shares Diana Butler Bass' words on a table centered Maundy Thursday.

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Rev. Shannon Cook reads from Traci Smith's book Faithful Families: For Lent, Easter, and Resurrection.

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The positive effects of Worship & Wonder at First Christian Church

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Looking back and ahead with the President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

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34 years of beans and serving those in need.

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Rev. Shannon Cook reads part of Anne Lamott's Help, Thanks, Wow: The Three Essential Prayers

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Rev. Shannon Cook introduces FCC's new Director of Children's Ministries, Eula Hledik.

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Why give to the church and how do you give?

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How to believe in God and love after tragedy, abuse, and other evils.

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David and Tom tell us about a author/speaker who will visit FCC Norman.

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Author, Tiffany Brooks, talks about finding ways to talk about faith that makes sense to a reconstructed faith.

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Mission trip attendees recap the hospitality they received.

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Shannon and youth recap their time in Puerto Rico.

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April Dosier, addresses facts and fiction regarding homelessness in Norman.

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How the church can contribute to spiritual anxiety and how to heal.

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Examining intuition and how we read the bible.

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Entertaining a paradigm shift in how we use and read the bible.

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Meet three of FCC's Youth as they prepare for Youth Sunday.

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Rev. Cook reads from Rev. John Indermark's book Parables & Passion (Upper Room Books, 2006)

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Historian Dr. David Levy discusses education segregation in OK.

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https://www.oklahoman.com/story/opinion/columns/guest/2022/08/14/a-year-later-an-afghan-journalist-reflects-on-the-fall-of-kabul/65403214007/

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Learn about the fun and educational offerings of Ventures

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The Bean Dinner tradition continues by serving the community and Variety Care.

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Christmas music from the FCC musicians

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Remembering Christmas Pageants Past

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David delights us with a Thanksgiving reflection and prayer.

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Let's get to know David, Shannon, and Tom a little better.

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They "why" and "how" of church stewardship.

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Shannon interviews members of the Regional Youth Council.

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Tiffany Brooks discusses her new book Gaslighted By God.

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Beth Felkner talks about her six-week study abroad to Jerusalem.

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David discusses returning to "normal" in the church this fall.

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VBS is fun for all ages. Immerse yourself in the Jerusalem marketplace.

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April Dosier discusses how Food & Shelter works with First Christian to feed the hungry.

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Alaska mission trip attendees regale us with the joy and service they experienced.

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Hear from volunteers and former attendees about VBS and learn how to get involved!

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Lifting up child-free women in the Hebrew bible.

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Child-free women of the Hebrew bible play amazing roles in the stories of Israel.

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David Spain discusses the upcoming Capital Campaign.

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Rev. David Spain reflects on FCC past and present.

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Chris Fourcade shares how CAB is making a difference in the lives of foster children in Cleveland County.

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Harry Smith contemplates a lifelong discovery of Wisdom.

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Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT delivers a modern intuitive experience enabling us to maximize our mission.

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Blackbaud Church Management System is designed to grow our church and engage our congregation.

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David and Tiffany continue their discussion about her new book, Gaslighted By God.

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Tiffany Brooks, author of Gaslighted By God, discusses how she deconstructed and found a more authentic faith.

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Advent music performed by First Christian musicians.

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Dr. Steve Curtis teaches us the history behind some of our favorite Christmas carols.

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Stephanie & Christine share the genesis of "Recipe Archaeology" and recipes.

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Dr. Nancy Pittman, President of Phillips Theological Seminary, discusses trends in theological education.

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Rev. Shannon Cook interviews Okla. DOC Regional Minister, Rev. Pam Holt.

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David interviews church members about stewardship.

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David visits with members Helen Green, Paul Hopkins, and Mitch Duprez about what makes FCC their church home.

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Shannon interviews Dr. Rev. Shannon Fleck, Exec. Dir. of the Oklahoma Conference of Churches.

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Tom discusses the Social Justice Book Club with Julie Kreft and Stephanie Clinton.

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David talks about health, healing, and healers.

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Tom interviews Dr. Kate Cook about her work as a Pediatric Hospitalist

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Shannon interviews Bart Hanna about his time working in South Africa with Global Ministries.

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Tom interviews Rob Bradshaw

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David interviews Dr. Steven Curtis, Director of Music at First Christian.

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Shannon interviews the youth sponsors

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Tom interviews Christine Hrubik, Bell Choir and Logos Choir Director.

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Tom interviews Chris Fourcade and they discuss children's ministries at First Christian.

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Tom interviews Stephanie Gasaway and discusses ChARM, the Christian Association of Retired Members.

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David Spain interviews April Heiple, Executive Director at Food and Shelter.

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Jeff Champeau interviews our General Minister and President, Rev. Terri Hord Owens.

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Live from Youth Mission 2021 in Texas City, TX, Shannon interviews several trip participants about why we do mission work.

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David interviews our organist, John Riester

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David discusses the one-year Capital Campaign extension with campaign co-chairs Craig and Tiffany Bodenhamer.

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Jeff Champeau offers words of encouragement for this year's graduating seniors and the whole church family.

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Jenifer Buyten shares her story and her passion for music

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Shannon and Michael Davison discuss summer camp options

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David interviews Scott Miller and they discuss mental health and the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Tom interviews Weston Sterling, an elder in our congregation and a member of the law enforcement community.

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David interviews Adam Clinton and they discuss Adam's service on the board at Food and Shelter, Inc. and the great work they do in the Norman community.

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Shannon interviews Aubrey, Amber, Alli, and Jenna Laird

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Tom interviews Curtis and Michelynn McKnight to discuss the Bible 101 class they lead.

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Tom reads and discusses excerpts from Grace Olmstead's book titled "Uprooted: Recovering the Legacy of the Places We've Left Behind."

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David, Shannon, and Tom discuss what it means to be a community joined together in a reverent, thoughtful, loving quest for faith in this inaugural episode.