Faith First Podcast

Hello, I’m Jonathan Gouthier the host of the Faith First Podcast and a pastor here at First Church in Torrington, CT. Let me ask you, are you prepared and ready? I know prepared and ready for what? For Christ to come again. That’s what we’re discussing today on the Faith First Podcast with our lead Pastor Steve Darr.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How should knowing that Jesus Christ is coming again shape our lives?
• What did Jesus say about His return?
• Why do we need to be ready? What preparations do we need to do?
• How are we to spend our days knowing that Jesus will return?

The gospel tells us that Jesus has sent us His message— He is coming. We don’t know the exact hour, but His arrival is certain. Putting off getting ready, we risk the moment entirely. Today is the day to be awake, lamps burning, dressed for service and watching the horizon for the King who brings salvation.

Have you been listening to the Faith First Podcast for some time now? Thank you, we appreciate you. And, If you are new to the podcast, I encourage you to hit the subscribe button below to be notified when our next episode will launch. Until then, live each day in watchfulness, faithfulness and holiness— faith first.

Welcome to the Faith First Podcast, I’m Jonathan Gouthier, your host and a Pastor here at First Church in Torrington, Connecticut. In this episode, you’ll discover what it means to be prepared and ready by listening to a message given by our lead pastor Steve Darr. Are you ready?

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How our lives ought to be shaped, knowing that Christ is returning
• The role of the watchman
• Jesus told us that He would be returning
• How we remain ready for His return

In our Christian walk, we live with the promise that Jesus Christ is coming again, a truth that should shape every day of our lives. It’s not a question of if He will come, but when He will return and will He find us ready? If you’ve been listening to the podcast for some time, we thank you. If this is your first time, we invite you to click the subscribe button below. Jesus continually told His followers to stay away, to watch their lives, and to be ready for His return. You need to be prepared and ready faith first.

Welcome, you’ve tuned into the Faith First Podcast. I’m Jonathan Gouthier the host and a pastor here at First Church in Torrington, CT. As we get started today, let me ask you, how is your peace? Well, that’s what this episode is all about, the peace that passes all understanding. And, today, I am joined by our Lead Pastor Steve Darr. 

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• There are differences to the peace the world offers and the peace God gives, how do we know we are relying on God’s peace?
• How would you describe God’s peace?
• What does peace do for us?
• Why does listening to the Holy Spirit help with receiving the peace from God?

As you consider where true peace comes from ask yourself if you are trying to find peace in your environment— waiting for things to get better, for people to change, for the news to improve. If so, you’ll be waiting for a long time. Instead, call upon the Lord, rest in His presence and receive His peace.

Are you new to the Faith First Podcast? If you are, I encourage you to hit the subscribe button below to be notified when our next episode will launch. And, until then daily ask the Holy Spirit to fill you with peace, faith first.

Hello, you’re listening to the Faith First Podcast and I’m Jonathan Gouthier, your host and a Pastor here at First Church in Torrington, Connecticut. This episode is a message given by our Lead Pastor Steve Darr that hopefully will bring you a peace that passes all understanding.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Where our peace ultimately originates
• The difference between world peace and God’s peace
• How our peace is built into God’s presence
• Who sustains our peace in and through Christ

True peace, the kind that steadies the heart and calms the mind when the world around us is shaking, is only found in the presence of God. If this is your first time listening, we invite you to click the subscribe button below to be alerted to when a new episode launches. But until then, know that whatever you may be going through, you don’t have to fake peace, you just have to receive it faith first.

Hello and welcome to the Faith First Podcast. I’m Jonathan Gouthier a Pastor here at First Church in Torrington CT and host of the podcast. In this episode, I am joined by our Lead Pastor Steve Darr to have a conversation about why the cross?

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• I think many of our listeners ask the question of why the cross? Couldn’t God handle sin any other way?
• How do we know it is God’s plan right from the beginning to send Jesus so that He might die for us?
• What must we do to receive God’s love?
• The cross isn’t the end of the story. Sometimes we stop there, but the story continues and has a happy ending, why should we rejoice in the cross?

The cross was necessary not because God delights in suffering, but because He delights in saving. It is the place where sin was defeated, love was proven, and hope was born.

If you’ve been listening to the Faith First Podcast for some time now, we thank you. And, if you are new, I ask you to hit the subscribe button below to be notified when our next episode will launch. Until the next episode launches, remember the cross was how God showed His love toward us faith first.

Welcome 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’ll be listening to a message given by our Lead Pastor Steve Darr answering the all important question, Why the Cross? Let’s get ready…

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• The Cross intended purpose for humanity
• Why the necessity of the cross of Christ
• How does the Cross show God’s justice
• Could there have been another way than the cross

The cross was not just a historical necessity, but a divine choice. Scripture shows how it was God’s plan from the beginning to reveal His love, justice, and grace. 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. Until then, remember that the cross is where God’s mercy flows, where His justice is fulfilled, and His grace abounds, 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 talk about drawing near to the heart of God.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How can God be one of those longings that stir our hearts?
• What do we know about God’s desires?
• What does a life lived near the heart of God look like? You asked this specifically in the message. Let’s recap it.
• Why is it so important to draw near to God?

From the very beginning, God created us for relationship. We see it throughout the stories of the Bible His pursuit of His creation. Even today, God longs for intimacy with His people. He is not distant or cold. He is a Father waiting for His children to come close.

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 the next episode launches, God calls you to come closer to Him 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. Scripture tells us to draw near to God and He will draw near to you. The best place to be is near to the heart of God and that is the focus of a message given by our Lead Pastor Steve Darr, let’s listen in…

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why the heart of God desires relationship
• What does a life look like near the heart of God
• How our lives change by being near the heart of God
• What we must do to draw near to God

When we draw near to God, we start to reflect His heart. We forgive more easily, serve more freely, and love more sincerely. 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, take the next step toward God faith first.

Hello and welcome! I’m Jonathan Gouthier, your host and a Pastor here at First Church in Torrington, CT. Today on the Faith First Podcast, I’m sitting down with our Lead Pastor Steve Darr and talking about finding our balance.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How do we get out of balance in the first place?
• Isn’t serving for Jesus a good idea and listen to the word a great one? Why is balance important?
• How do we cultivate sacred rhythms in our lives?
• What does it take to be intentional about our service and our worship?

Jesus is calling us not just to do more, but to come closer. Not to just be productive, but to be present. Only through His strength can we be anchored in the word, active in love and always aware of who we become with Him.

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, become more intentional in your service and devotion faith first.

Welcome 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 hope to discover what it means to find our balance. So, let’s get ready to listen in on this message by our Lead Pastor Steve Darr.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• What it feels like to be off balance
• Why being off balance in our faith is detrimental
• How can we be active without being anxious
• What it takes to be intentionally present

When we are off-balance in our Christian walk between serving Jesus and being with Jesus, He gently reminds us of what is needed. Jesus doesn’t rebuke, He redirects our hearts. 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. As we conclude today, remember to remain in balance with service and the word faith first.