The Faithful First Responder

Episode 17 - How to Select a Healthy Local Church

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 07:00:00 GMT

In this final episode on the nature and importance of the church, Derek and Jordan explain several marks of healthy local churches to help you identify and get involved in the life of a healthy local church near you.

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Episode 16 - The Church and the Believer

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

In today's episode, Derek and Jordan continue their discussion of the church, explaining why the local church must be prioritized in the lives of believers, and why the local church should be the central place to pursue growth and change in the lives of all people.

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Episode 15 - The Church and its Significance

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT

On this episode of The Faithful First Responder, Derek and Jordan begin the discussion of the church, and its significance in the lives of believers.

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Episode 14 - How To Study the Bible: Part 2

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 12:00:46 GMT

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Episode 13 - How To Study the Bible: Part 1

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 12:00:44 GMT

Derek and Jordan have spent much time emphasizing the importance of the Bible to guide our lives as first responders. Now, it's time to dig into the topic of how to study the Bible effectively! On this episode, Derek and Jordan reiterate the importance of studying the Bible and discuss the goal of proper Bible interpretation.

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Episode 12 - The Tools For Change: Part 2

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 12:00:58 GMT

On this episode, Derek and Jordan continue the discussion of the means God uses to enable believers to grow in Christlikeness throughout their lives. Topics such as prayer, fellowship, trials, discipline, and focusing upon the person and work of Jesus Christ are discussed at length. We hope you enjoy this episode of The Faithful First Responder!

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Episode 11 - The Tools For Change: Part 1

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 12:00:06 GMT

On this episode of The Faithful First Responder, Derek and Jordan begin to unpack the tools God gives believers to enable them to grow and change for His glory. They discuss the overarching process of change, in that believers are to renew their minds with biblical truth, strive to put off sinful ways, and replace those sinful tendencies with new, righteous actions. Likewise, they discuss the importance of diligent Bible study in the lives of believers as they continually pursue God glorifying change.

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Episode 10 - How People Change: Part 2

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 12:00:29 GMT

On this episode, Derek and Jordan continue the discussion of "How People Change." Questions such as, "Is change necessary for all people?", "Is faith in Jesus Christ necessary for true and lasting change to take place in one's life?", and "How does change take place in the lives of God's people?" will be addressed. Tune in to find out the answers to these fundamentally important questions!

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Episode 9 - How People Change: Part 1

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:00:30 GMT

On this episode of The Faithful First Responder, Derek and Jordan discuss the foundational differences between modern secular psychology and biblical counseling. Since biblical counselors and modern psychologists approach the topic of "How People Change" from two very different and opposing worldviews, it is imperative for Christians to pursue change in the ways God prescribes in Scripture, not in the man-centered ways that secular psychologists advance. Only when God remains one's authority and guidance is sought in His inerrant and sufficient word will true, meaningful, and lasting change be accomplished in the lives of human beings.

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Episode 8 - Building A Reputation That Has An Impact: Part 2

Mon, 27 May 2024 13:00:52 GMT

On this episode, Jordan concludes the discussion of 1 Peter 2:11-12 and its implications for first responders to focus on building a reputation that might truly have an eternal impact on others.

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Episode 7 - Building A Reputation That Has An Impact: Part 1

Tue, 14 May 2024 04:08:10 GMT

On this episode, Jordan begins a discussion of 1 Peter 2:11-12 and its implications for first responders to focus on building a reputation that might truly have an eternal impact on others.

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Episode 6 - Running the Christian Race: Part 2

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 12:00:17 GMT

On this episode, Jordan completes the discussion on how to faithfully live the Christian life according to Hebrews 12:1-2.

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Episode 5 - Running the Christian Race: Part 1

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 12:00:05 GMT

On this episode, Jordan begins a discussion on how to faithfully live out the Christian life. He dives into Hebrews 12:1-2, which describes the Christian life as a race which must be run with endurance.

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Episode 4 - The Pillars of the Faithful First Responder Part 3: God’s Glory

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 12:00:08 GMT

This episode will help you discover the central purpose of life: to live for the glory of God. God's glory is the third and final pillar of the philosophy of ministry on The Faithful First Responder. Tune in to hear Derek and Jordan explain what it means to live for the glory of God in your daily life.

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Episode 3 - The Pillars of the Faithful First Responder Part 2: God’s Gospel

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:00:01 GMT

On this episode, Derek and Jordan dive into the second pillar of their ministry on The Faithful First Responder: The Gospel. The gospel is the central message of the Bible, and is the only message that provides the answer to how flawed and sinful people like ourselves can be reconciled to a holy God.

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Episode 2 - The Pillars of the Faithful First Responder Part 1: God’s Word

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 12:00:21 GMT

In this episode we begin to outline the three pillars that guide our philosophy of ministry on The Faithful First Responder. Today, we discuss the importance of the Bible as the authoritative, inerrant, and sufficient guide for our lives.

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Episode 1 - Why The Faithful First Responder Podcast?

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 12:00:19 GMT

On this first episode of The Faithful First Responder, we introduce ourselves and explain the purpose of this podcast.

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