My Next Move with FBC Blue Springs: Recent Episodes
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This Week, Ethan Barnett shares how being active in the church, not just attending it, has played a significant role in his life. Ethan leads out in many areas around FIRST and is a strong disciplemaking disciple.
This week, Matt Evans and Shannon Kirk sit down to chat "PRESS ON." Shannon explains our "Press On" initiative and her excitement to see what God does through our church members.
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This week Ambrah and Matt Evans share about the "SHOW ME THE WAY" challenge. Hundreds of people at FIRST are committing to Prayer and Fasting until Easter. In this episode, Matt and Ambrah share tips on how Fasting might look as a Spiritual discipline in your life.
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Are you ever afraid? Fear changes things in our life. This week we take some time to reflect on what Psalm 27 says about our daily fears. If you are currently looking for a daily reading plan or an online community to talk things through, join us by clicking the links below.
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SERIOUSLY!?!?! Our current series is answering some of life's biggest questions. Why am I not happy? How come I don't feel blessed? This week Jodie Radford talks about how being in God's word changes her perspective on being blessed.
This week Jason Barnett discusses how we can live out the call of "do not be afraid." Jason leads a life group, serves in many areas around FIRST, and is a local FIRE Captain. Fear is part of life. However, God can provide peace.
Tanner Jackley is a Senior at Blue Springs High School who leads and loves well. Forgiveness is a hard topic to discuss, but he discusses with Matt Evans how we can all learn to forgive others daily.
This week Jack Johnson discusses how he has been applying the practices we have discussed in Connect4. As a college freshman at Kansas State University, Jack is striving to grow in his relationship with God and his connection with others.
Over the past month, our 60+ life groups, Sunday services, Main Street Kids, and Student ministry have focused on Connect4. In this series, we have looked at 4 practices that Jesus lived out daily. Read. Pray. Reach. Serve. If we strive to live those practices out, we will see God begin doing major work in and through us. This week Keith House shares some of his takeaways.
This week we celebrated TEN life-changing stories through baptism. It was an amazing Sunday. Hopefully, on this week's podcast, you will be encouraged to reshare your baptism story or perhaps take the faith step yourself. My friends Jarrod and Sarah Steffens share their stories and the impact their baptism has made.
Everyone loves rules and regulations. Right?!?!! Maybe not. This week Matt Evans and Brandon Jackley discuss Romans 13 and how we can have a healthy response to the authorities in our life.
Each and every one of us was created for a purpose. God has also given us all unique gifts that are to be used to love others and lead them to His grace. This week Corey Epping joins me in talking about why he is using his gifts to serve in our Main Street Kids ministry.
This week I chatted with my wife, Ambrah Evans, about her system and daily plan to spend time with God. She is inspired to be in God's Word daily so He can use her, grow in her relationship, make Godly decisions, and figure out a way to deal with me!
This week the Cox family talks about how they are striving to love others in the good, the bad, and the ugly. Michael and Makenzie lead a Life Group at FIRST and serve weekly in the First Impression ministry. They don't claim to be perfect, yet are striving hard to live and love like Jesus.
As we celebrated Father's Day on Sunday, we were reminded about fathers' important and irreplaceable role in their homes. This week I am joined by Jim Evans, who also just so happens to be the man who grounded me on many occasions. NOT RECENTLY
I am thankful for the example he has been to me and many others. Join us as we talk about a couple of actions we can all take to lead others toward Jesus.
Diane Evans celebrates Mother's day by sharing her insights on this week's scripture memory verse, Romans 12:10. She shares a great question, "Who might you out due in demonstrating honor?" As followers of Jesus, we honor God when we love and honor others.
This week we will take a deeper dive into our week 2 "TRANSFORMED TO MOVE" scripture memory challenge verse.
Romans 12:2.
"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - His good, pleasing and perfect will."
Do you struggle to memorize scripture? Don't stress! Matt Evans shares a few quick tips you can do to begin memorizing scripture like a world champion! This week we kicked off our 6-week Transformed to Move scripture memory challenge, with Romans 6:14. There is a great chance you will have Romans 6:14 memorized by the end of this week's podcast.
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Each and every one of us is called to love God and love Others. We are not created to keep to ourselves. This week Matt Evans shares 5 quick tips we can try to help us connect with those God has placed in our lives.
This week David Martin joins us on the Podcast. David and his wife Susan Co-lead a life group and serve in various areas of FIRST. They. Love. Well. I know you will be challenged as we discuss how the realization of what Romans 8 means impacts how we act today. We all can move!
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This week we are joined by Avery Blaine, Maryn Woods, and Jack Johnson. They are fresh off a weekend full of Worship, Biblical teaching, community, games, craziness, and so much more. Refuel weekend is only possible because of GOD and how His Church at FIRST values students. Way to go, FIRST. It was a great disciplemaking weekend. We know you will be encouraged as they share what they learned about being "CREATED for MORE."
Pastor Walt has been a great friend, servant, leader of our church for many years. He has been a Pastor to many in the Kansas City area for many years. This week, we chat Romans 7.
This week Paul and Karen Hatfield bought a new couch!!! That isn't the story. The story is about the unique connection while donating their old couch. This week, Paul shares his several-hour connection with a new family from Afghanistan.
If you want to learn more about how you can make connections like Paul, text RELIEF to the phone number 72727
Jim and Paula Blankenship have impacted thousands of lives...I mean thousands. All because of JESUS. This week Jim and Matt Evans discuss how you can make an impact in the lives of others as well.
Life feels impossible at times. However, we can overcome it. This week, Tara McGraw and Matt Evans discuss how they are learning to look past hopelessness and see that all things are possible with God.
My Next Move is a podcast built around applying the scripture shared on Sundays at FBC Blue Springs. We would love for you to worship with us @ FBCBLUESPRINGS.ORG.
This week Matt Evans and Terry Towles talk about a brand new opportunity for you to grow in your understanding of FAITH. Whether you're new to faith, curious about God, have been pursuing Jesus for years, or coming back to church after some time away, Starting Point is a place where your opinions and beliefs are valued. No question is off-limits.
This week Johnnie Huff shares with us why he and his wife Lynn are turning their home into a place to connect with neighbors. There is great joy in being intentional, to reach out to those around us.
This week Ross Camarda discusses how his choice to live in community with others has impacted his life forever. Each week Ross is a part of a life group that challenges, encourages, and leads him out of his comfort zone and closer to Jesus.
This week Jill White discusses with Matt Evans how she strives to focus on Jesus more than her current circumstances.