Hey there! You’re listening to the Faith First Podcast and I’m Jonathan Gouthier, your host and a Pastor here at First Church in Torrington, CT. Let me ask you during these summer months, have you kept yourself hydrated? I am sure you have you lost the ability or desire to make connections? I am talking about true deep connections within the body of Christ and with Jesus Himself. Connecting with Christ for Life is what our Lead Pastor Steve Darr and myself will dive into today. Welcome Steve, glad you’re here.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why is our connection with each part of the Trinity important for our spiritual growth and How does it shape our connection with others?
• What does being made in the image of God signify to us in how we ought to live our lives?
• The connection between all three persons of the Trinity to tightly knit together for they are three-in-one. How does this connection show us how to be as the Body of Christ?
• What would you say to the person who doesn’t think they need a community, a church, a gathering of other Christians, what would you say about their connectedness with God and each other?

Just as the Trinity consists of three distinct persons, the church is made up of diverse individuals with unique gifts, backgrounds, and callings. And, we are united by one Spirit and one purpose— to glorify God.

If this is your first time with us here at the Faith First Podcast, we hope you enjoyed what you heard and will hit the subscribe button below and be notified to when a new episode will air. Until then, get connected to other Christians and to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, faith first.

Welcome! You are listening to the Faith First Podcast. I’m Jonathan Gouthier, your host and a pastor here at First Church in Torrington, Connecticut. In this episode, we will be listening to a message on the topic of making connections— connection with God and connection with one another. If you’re ready, then lest’s listen in on the message by our Lead Pastor Steve Darr…

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How Scripture from Genesis to Revelation shows an interconnectedness within the Trinity
• Why the Trinity shows the unity that is to be among believers
• How the Trinity works together
• What type of relationship are we to have with God and with one another

In Scripture, we see the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit working in perfect harmony. This divine connection is not just functional but relational. The triune God— three persons in one— exists in eternal love, unity and fellowship. If this is your first time listening to the Faith First Podcast, be sure to hit the notification bell below to be alerted to when a new episode will be launched. And until next time, step closer into relationship with God faith first.

Hello and welcome to the Faith First Podcast where we bring you messages and conversations of just how to walk your faith out in this world. I’m Jonathan Gouthier a Pastor here at First Church in Torrington CT and in this episode, I sit down with our Lead Pastor Steve Darr to dive into the topic of all things new. Welcome Steve!

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why does our perspective on having new things affect us in different ways?
• How ought we view the coming of Christ?
• What does it mean to be precious? And why does it matter?
• Why should we as believers not be satisfied with our present condition? Why should we want all thing to be new in us?

As we consider how much Jesus is worth to us and why He is so precious, we will have our own personal testimony that is personal and authentic. That is the message the world needs to hear.

We try to provide some very practical ways to step out in your faith and we pray it is beneficial to you who are listening. If you are new to the Faith First Podcast, I ask you to hit the subscribe button to be notified when our next episode will launch. And until then, recognize that God is doing a new thing in you faith first.

"Hello and welcome! I’m Jonathan Gouthier, a Pastor here at First Church in Torrington, Connecticut and host of the Faith First Podcast. How do you feel when you get a new car? How about new a job? Or a new baby comes along? What’s you reaction to the newness that comes into your life? That’s what this episode is all about. So, sit back and listen in on a message from our Lead Pastor Steven Darr…

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why is Jesus’ birth seen as an intrusion to some
• How Christ brings us new birth
• What does it mean to be precious to God
• How do we fulfill God’s call on our lives

When we put our hope and faith in God’s Christ, then our souls are purified. Sins are forgiven and old desires that hindered love are replaced with new ones. That’s how God makes us new. If you’ve been listening to the Faith First Podcast for a while, we thank you. If this is your first time, we invite you to click the subscribe button below. This will send you a notification of when the next episode is launched. And until next time, remember that God makes all things new faith first. 

Hello and welcome to the Faith First Podcast where we bring you messages and conversations of just how to walk your faith out in this world. I’m Jonathan Gouthier, your host and a Pastor here at First Church in Torrington CT and in this episode, I am joined by our Lead Pastor Steve Darr to talk about being unashamed in our faith of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Welcome Steve, good to have you here today.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why are we so reluctant to share our God story with others?
• If we get rejected by our friends and family by telling them about Jesus, what can we do?
• Why is our story important to tell?
• What does it mean to live unashamed of the Gospel?

We may encounter challenges, but when we remember the greatness of God’s love and the reality of what He’s done for us, we can overcome any fear or hesitation and tell our story to someone who needs to hear.

We try to provide some very practical ways to step out in your faith and we pray it is beneficial to you who are listening. If you are new to the Faith First Podcast, I ask you to hit the subscribe button to be notified when our next episode will launch. Until next time, seek to tell your story faith first.

Hello and welcome! I’m Jonathan Gouthier, your host of the Faith First Podcast and a Pastor at First Church in Torrington, CT. Did you know that every testimony of salvation, no matter how simple or complex, carries the power of God’s grace and truth? You’ll discover in this message by our Lead Pastor Steve Darr that there is no reason to be ashamed of the Gospel you talk about to your friends and family. If you’re ready, let’s listen in…

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why does the Apostle Paul begin his letter with the heart of evangelism
• How we ought to understand the Gospel
• What sharing the Gospel really is about
• How can we share our God-story without shame

When we understand the Gospel as the very power of God, it changes how we view our testimony. We’re not simply sharing a nice story or our personal beliefs; we are sharing the power of God to save, transform, and heal. We are offering the good news that has the power to change lives forever.

Let’s say you’ve been listening to the Faith First Podcast for some time. Well, we’d love to connect with you and hear your story. You can do that by going to our website www.firstcong.org and send us a message. Until our next episode, tell someone your God story faith first.

Hello and welcome to the Faith First Podcast where we bring you messages and conversations of just how to walk your faith out in this world. I’m Jonathan Gouthier, a Pastor here at First Church in Torrington CT and in this episode, I am joined by our Lead Pastor Steve Darr to talk about the church, what it is, who it is and why it matters. Hello Steve!

In this episode, you'll discover:

• What is the definition of a Church or maybe I should say THE church?
• What is the role of the Church or the Community of Believers?
• What does the Bible have to say to the Churches?
• What do you believe Jesus is trying to tell the Community of the Followers of Christ today?

Christ is always present to guide our church, show us the way, acknowledge what we do well, rebuke whatever needs to be rebuked, and shower our church with spiritual blessings when we overcome the temptations of this world.

We try to provide some very practical ways to step out in your faith and we pray it is beneficial to you who are listening. If you are new to the Faith First Podcast, I ask you to hit the subscribe button to be notified when our next episode will launch. And until then, be a committed follower of Christ in community faith first.

Hey there! You’re listening to the Faith First Podcast and I’m Jonathan Gouthier, your host and a Pastor here at First Church in Torrington, CT. Did you know that as a believer, you’re to go out and make disciples? Jesus commanded us that He will be with us as we create and grow in community with one another. In this episode, we will listen to a message given by our Lead Pastor entitled, The Community of the Followers of Christ. Let’s listen in…

In this episode, you'll discover:

• What injustice does the church have with newcomers
• Who has been keeping the church quiet
• What impact the church ought to be having in the world
• What God has told the church of yesterday and today

I really don’t know what Jesus would say to our church. Except He would only say what God told Him to say. And whatever it was it would be done with love and the motive to bless and strengthen everyone to encourage them to be a community that follows after Him.

If you are new to the Faith First Podcast, I encourage you to hit the subscribe button below so that you will be notified to when the next episode will launch. And until then, be in community, growing faith first.

Hey there! You’re listening to the Faith First Podcast and I’m Jonathan Gouthier, your host and a Pastor here at First Church in Torrington, CT. Let me ask you during these summer months, have you kept yourself hydrated? I am sure you have. Well do you know that we must also quench our thirsty souls? That’s what our Lead Pastor and myself will dive into today. Welcome Steve, glad you’re in the studio today.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How is Jesus Christ our living water? We hear this all the time, but maybe we don’t understand what it means.
• Physically, we get thirsty over and over. How is that different with Jesus as the living water?
• What is it that Jesus offers above and beyond all the other things that we do to try to fill our lives?
• Why are we considered vessels for God’s own choosing? What do we hold?

Just as Jesus extended grace to the Samaritan woman, we are called to reach out to those who are spiritually thirsty around us. Whether through a kind word, a listening ear, or a helping hand, we have the opportunity to show the world the love of Christ that quenches every thirst.

If this is your first time with us here at the Faith First Podcast, we hope you enjoyed what you heard and will hit the subscribe button below and be notified to when a new episode will air. Until then, get hydrated with the living water of God faith first.

Hello and welcome, I’m Jonathan Gouthier, a pastor here at First Church in Torrington, Connecticut and host of the Faith First podcast. How do you sustain your walk with God? Do you ever get thirsty on the journeys you take? I’m sure you do scripture. Reminds us to come all you who are thirsty, come to the waters. And, in today’s episode. We will be reminded that we all have thirst that goes beyond the physical, so let’s listen in on the message given by our lead pastor, Steven Darr.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why thirst is the core of the Christian journey
• What is spiritual thirst
• How Jesus Christ is the living water 
• When should we share the living water with others

Just as water is essential to sustain life, Christ is essential to sustain our souls physical water may relieve our thirst for a moment, but the living water Jesus revitalizes our spirit for eternity. If you’ve been listening to the Faith First podcast for a while we thank you if this is your first time, we invite you to click the subscribe button below this will notify you when the next episode is available. Until next time drink in the living water that restores your soul. faith first