Faith First

Pr. Craig opens up about his struggles to see God's purpose for his life as a news reporter as we all ponder where God may be guiding us professionally.  Plus Daniel Luepke stops by with an update on his pastor training and a listener shares an inspirational Christmas story.

ponders the question with special guest Dr. Craig Nessan as Pr. Steve

introduces us to our new worship series “Follow Jesus Everywhere.”

Pr. Steve shares deeper insights into his Christmas Eve message while FLC Member Stephanie Phelps tells us what's it's like to play elf to 150 kids in need.

Pr. Craig teaches us about how John the Baptist's parents spoke truth into his life at a young age and how that might have given him courage to pave the way for Christ while FLC Member Doug Pauls describes the method to his madness of creating 1,500 Jesse Tree blocks.

Pr. Katie ponders God's choosing of David, a young boy who shepherds sheep, to rise to greatness.. He falters but God still uses the imperfect person to guide God's people, eventually giving us the line that produces Christ, the savior of the world.

We examine what Joseph and the Colorful Coat can teach us in an era of football brawls, family division, and political retribution.

Pr. Katie describes the first story of "The Jesse Tree" and the hope we find in creation and we hear from you what you all are thankful for this Thanksgiving. 

Pr. Steve describes the hope we have in Jesus who sprouts forth from a seemingly hopeless situation while Will Mittelsteadt runs down the plethora of opportunities for us to bask in the birth of our savior.

On this episode our Pastors dig into what it means to be "Salt and Light" on earth today; bringing a zest and vibrancy as we welcome people like Christ.

Pr. Craig asks for help from Pr. Steve & Pr. Katie to take a closer look at his favorite scripture, the Prodigal Son.  How big can God's welcome get for us?  The three take a deep dive into the answer.