This week, Phil and Tasha talk about preaching hard texts and topics. Wha t should be covered in a sermon? How should we approach challenging issues? What's it like for a pastor to approach hard subjects with their congregation? We discuss th
Ok, this episode is dated. Phil forgot to upload it way back in March, so forgive us that, and don't blame Stephen, as we discuss another challenging topic in Christianity.
Tasha has a conversation with Michael Mings, the mobility coordinator of Fort Smith. Michael shares details of a new children’s bike program here in town.
This week Phil is joined by his good friend Kate Davis of the Seattle School of Theology and Psychology. Together they will talk about the unique challenges facing clergy in modern America, as well as how congregations can best support pastors
This week Phil and Tasha talk about marriage and pre-marital counseling. What have they learned over the years? How does one apply their faith to their marriage? What happens in a pre-marital counseling session? These questions and more, thi
Tasha gets a good news story from the head of the Fort Smith United Way Shae Foldvary. His story focuses on the work of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Get ready to be surprised by its reach in our area!
Tasha asks Phil to share an update on his work with rural congregations: what he’s learned, what has surprised him, and what exciting opportunities are up next.
Tasha and Rham talk about the journey of faith. Are you ever “finished” or an expert? When are you strong enough in your faith to, say…teach children’s Sunday School?
We are ending each month with some good news from our region. This month the good news comes from our own Maria Martinez, the emotional wellness coordinator at the church. Maria shares updates of what she’s been doing, what she’s learned, and a
When someone says, "Let me tell you what the Bible says," what do they actually mean? This week, Stephen and Phil talk Bible translations and translation in general. Why are there so many translations of the Bible? Is there one that is "more
Lent has arrived once more. This week, Phil and Tasha talk about the significance of the season of Lent, what it means, and how it can shape us as followers of Jesus.
In this episode, Phil and Tasha take a look ahead to 2024 and what is in store for the 1 Pres Pod. Then they discuss Christmas and the Christmas season.
Wait, what?!?!?! Yes, that's right, God is not religious, so if you are someone who is saying, "I am not religious," congratulations, God is with you on this one.
This week Phil and Tasha continue their look at things God is not, with a conversation about God NOT having a nationality. What does that mean? How does it affect our discipleship? What hard choices does it mean for us?
This week Phil and Tasha talk about the risks we take when we imagine ourselves to be too similar to God. Building off the lyrics from the famous Joan Osborne song, they will talk about the perils of domestication, and the importance of awe and
Let's spend some time doing something differently. Instead of talking about who and what God is, let's talk about who and what God is NOT. This is actually an ancient theological practice that is largely forgotten in modern theology. Talking a
Better late than never! Phil and Tasha wrap up their series on the Church's job description with this conversation about the Kingdom of Heaven. What exactly is the Kingdom of Heaven? How do we show it to the world? What does it mean for our
Phil and Tasha are back but they are taking a break from the Great Ends of the Church to discuss the war in Israel. There will be no hot takes here, nor taking of sides. There will be no conversations about policies or tactics. Instead they t
This week Phil and Tasha talk about what it means to engage our neighbors as the Church. We would probably title this "social justice" rather than "social righteousness" in today's world. This notion of engaging the world and coming alongside