First Lavaca Podcast: Recent Episodes
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From the offices of First Baptist Lavaca, join Kimie and Pastor Steven as they dig into some difficult questions about faith and the church, and play hilarious games... just because.
Join us this week as we delve into Jon's testimony about how God radically shifted his life and the core of who he believed himself to be. You don't want to miss it!
God doesn't always speak audibly... but how do you tell when He's trying to reach you? This week we unveil Junion Powder - a guest whose identity has been a secret since last year. Join Kimie, Pastor Steven, and... ?
Ever felt God pushing you outside of your carefully laid life plans? What do you do about it? This week Kimie and Pastor Steven hear from our guest Emily Enis and how God grabbed her from what she thought was the right life direction.
Season 2 Ep 6: Pastor Dawayne joins Kimie and Pastor Steven and shares how God taught him how to let go of his own plans and live in obedience.
Many tragedies are too agonizing to simply "get over" or "move on", even though the world keeps turning. The question becomes "what next?" for those living with lingering emotional pain. This week Pastor Josh shares his testimony, and you won't want to miss it!
Do you have your own faith, or are you riding on the faith of those around you? Have you felt a call to serve the Lord? This week Pastor Steven shares his testimony, and of course Kimie sprinkles colorful commentary like confetti throughout.
It can feel like God has turned His back on you when you or those you love are suffering from physical illness with no end in sight. Join us as our special guest Kristen shares her testimony of chronic sickness and God's faithfulness... and laughs at Kimie's dad jokes.
Season 2 Ep. 2: Do you feel like you'll never be enough? Like you're always "less than" and have to settle in life? Could this be God's plan? Kimie and Pastor Steven are back with Brandon, and chat through Kimie's testimony (and hear more of her HILARIOUS dad jokes).
Welcome back! Season 2 starts out with a bang, as Kimie and Pastor Steven hear Brandon Crews' superhero origin story, and dig deep into why being good might not be good enough.
LAST EPISODE OF SEASON 1! In this episode we get to hear from the staff on what they are thankful for/how they've seen God move this year. Kimie also answers some burning questions from our listeners.
Almost all of us have experienced feeling distant from God and not knowing how to get back. Pastor Steven, Kimie, and Jon talk about being in a spiritual fog and a few steps of how to get out. Also, Kimie's intro might be the best one yet!
Oooh, spoiler alert: this one is intense! Church discipline is SUCH a touchy subject amongst many believers. Pastor Steven, Kimie, and Jon talk about what church discipline is and what it's not.
What in the world do I even say to God? Where do I start? Join Kimie, Stephanie and Brandon as they dig into the hows and whys of prayer. They also play a game of Never Have I Ever and the winner will surprise you.
Pastor Steven and Kimie wrap up the last 5 tips for reading your bible... as well as forcing Pastor Steven to play a dumb game at his own expense.
Pastor Steven, Kimie, and Jon talk about 5 of the 10 tips for reading your bible. These cool cats and kittens try out a couple new intros as well - check it out!
Pastor Steven and Kimie sit down to talk about shame and how that relates to Christians. They also talk about who they would have as their first three guest on a talk show.
Pastor Steven and Kimie are joined by Josh Teague as they talk about the language we use as Christians. They start the podcast with a completion of the best "Dad Joke".
Pastor Steven and Kimie continue their conversation with two SUPER SECRET missionaries who served overseas. They also play a game of Never Have I Ever...and the winner will surprise you.
Pastor Steven and Kimie sit down with two SUPER SECRET missionaries who served overseas. They play a cheesy game to break the ice... boy is it cheesy.
Pastor Steven and Kimie are joined by Matt and Cara Smithson to talk about missions in Haiti. They also play a game of Fact or Fiction: Arkansas Law Edition, where they explore the wonderful world of hilarious old laws.
Pastor Steven, Kimie and special guest John Robins talk about sharing your testimony, John shares his mission experiences in India, and the Robins play a newlywed game.
Pastor Steven, Kimie, and Jon talk about owning your testimony and how important it is. Pastor ask a couple of questions to open the podcast.
Pastor Steven and Kimie talk with Ashley and Christy from 1st Choice Pregnancy Medical Center to hear their personal stories with life, abortion, and sharing Jesus through it all.
In this episode Pastor Steven, Kimie and guest Brandon Crews talk about the possible effects of culture on Christianity. They also decide what celebrity could play their lives best.
Pastor Steven and Kimie talk with Ashley and Christy from 1st Choice Pregnancy Medical Center to hear about their mission in the River Valley, and talk them into figuring out Kimie's riddle.
Pastor Steven, Kimie and guest Jon White talk about masculinity in the church, and what that looks like today. They also discuss their worst hilarious "fails" while serving on staff at a church.
In this episode, Pastor Steven, Kimie, and guest Stephanie Smithson play would you rather and discuss how to be a good parent and raise Godly kids.
In this episode, Pastor Steven starts off by asking Kimie some rapid-fire (ridiculous) questions followed by discussing phrases that sound Christian but may not be.
Pastor Steven and Kimie and guest Jon White talk about the validity of emotions in our worship.
This week Pastor Steven, Kimie and guest Brandon Crews talk about how the church is fighting apathy in our world today, and discuss the superhero they would want to be.
This week Pastor Steven, Kimie and guest Dawayne Stamper talk about what worship is and what it's not.
Pastor, Kimie and guest Josh Teague play a rousing game of Would You Rather and talk about money and what God wants us to do with it.
Kimie Robins sits down with guests Tyler and Lora Cloyde as they talk about the value of kids ministry and break the ice admitting their most humbling (embarrassing!) moments.
Pastor Steven, Kimie, and guest Brandon Crews talk about what would be their dream jobs if they weren't in ministry (you'll be shocked!). They pose the question: How does Bible Belt Christianity hinder the Gospel?
This week Kimie and Pastor Steven are joined by guest Brandon Crews and play a hilarious game of 2 Truths and a Lie. They also discuss how a Christian should deal with toxic people.
Join Pastor Steven and Kimie Robins as they talk about summer activities at First Lavaca and play a ridiculous game of Never Have I Ever.