The College First Podcast: Recent Episodes
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We want to be invitational people. Sharing the life of the Gospel as it lives through us to others. Today, we explore practically what it looks like to extend Good News to our neighbors. Not just those who live next door, but to everyone we can influence. How we can converse, act, and be intentional through out lives to be invitational people to our neighbors.
We're thinking about invitation in this episode of the College First Podcast and how to invite people to your table. The table sits as a central point in our lives for community and relationship, but how do we utilize it for the sake of the Good News of Jesus Christ? We'll explore how to invite people to your table, what to eat, and how to engage in conversation.
We wrap up our mini-series regarding Stories of Power with an account from a mission trip to Costa Rica. Kimberly shares how the Holy Spirit shows up in physical power to save a mans life and how spiritual battle is at work in the world. Its a tremendous story to help us think through the giftings of the Spirit and the way they show up in different circumstances.
In this episode of the College First Podcast, we continue to explore personal stories of the Holy Spirit moving in power. Brandon shares an incredible story of spiritual battle that happened on the streets of Philadelphia.
Join us in this episode as we continue exploring personal stories of power and how the Holy Spirit has worked. Kimberly shares a rather personal story of dealing with cancer in her family and the incredible ways the Holy Spirit worked.
We continue in our series, Stories of Power, this episode with the story of someone healed from chronic back pain. A great reminder of how the Holy Spirit works, even after a long journey of injury.
In this podcast, we continue sharing personal stories of power, how we have seen the Holy Spirit work in significant ways in the everyday. Kimberly shares a story of seeing a mother healed at a worship service while on a mission trip. You'll hear how healing leads to salvation and how we can all live with a sense of expectation of what the Holy Spirit can do.
As we spend the summer months working through the book of Acts and hearing the stories of power that came through the life of the disciples, we'll be telling our own personal stories of power through the podcast. Today, Brandon shares an story of how the Holy Spirit gave him a word to share with someone and how that word brought love and grace.
In such a polarized world, with opinions on completely opposite sides, how do we engage one another in fruitful conversation even when we don't agree? How do we represent Jesus, act like Jesus, and demonstrate Jesus will not seeing eye to eye with others? In this episode of The College First Podcast, we'll explore the the topic of disagreeing like Christ. If you've found yourself at odds with others, but want to maintain your aim to follow Jesus, this is for you.
As the pandemic continues, we're getting tired. Constant changes, different patterns of life, and stress that surrounds health can wear us all down. In this episode of The College First Podcast, we explore what it means to abide and find rest in Jesus. Its not easy, but its necessary. Its not quick, but its worthwhile.
As we follow Jesus in this odd and strange time, there are many people around us who may be hurting. Our friends, family, and neighbors may be going through exceptionally hard times and may need a bit more care from us than normal. Figuring out what to say and what to do can be a challenge, so in this episode we give some thoughts around how to do that in an easy and simple way. Join us as we discuss caring for others during crisis.
In this episode of the College First Podcast, we talk about how to hear God in the midst of crisis. A major part of following after Jesus is being able to hear His voice and respond. When crisis strikes, the distraction and the stress can make hearing from Him extremely challenging. To help us think through practical ways to hear, we're joined by Cath Livesey from Sheffield, England who leads a global ministry that equips people to hear from the Lord.
As we follow Jesus in the midst of our world, how do we play a part in the Mission of God? How can we join in the redemptive work of Jesus in bring the Kingdom of God here on earth? In this episode we're joined by Lance Finley, Executive Director of the Church of God, General Conference, as we discuss the already and not yet Kingdom of God and how we can bring it about during the present crisis.
As crisis hits, what will your response be? Will you operate based on instinct? Or will you be intentional in how you respond? In this episode of the College First Podcast, we'll explore the variety of ways we can respond to crisis, both big and small, and how it might be an opportunity to hear from the Lord.
As we continue to follow Jesus in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, we explore how to pray in crisis. There are many ways to pray and a few of those are discussed in this week's episode. Join in the conversation!
As we continue to navigate life and following Jesus in a COVID-19 world, how do we bring the spiritual fruit of kindness to our lives? What does kindness look like and how can we make it a daily action? Join in the conversation with Pastor Brandon and Pastor Kimberly as we talk about Kindness in Crisis.
With the change in daily life from COVID-19, how do we set new rhythms that help us live well and follow Jesus well?