Faith First Podcast

Hello and welcome to another episode of the Faith First Podcast! I’m Jonathan Gouthier, co-host and Associate Pastor here at First Church of Torrington in Northwest CT. In this episode, I sit down with our Lead Pastor and talk about God’s word and specifically what Jesus has said— and whether they are commands or options in our lives. If they are commands, then are we walking them out? Are we sharing the good news of Jesus with others— or are we making it an option in our lives? Well, welcome Pastor Steve, this should be a good topic to cover today.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• How do we pray for the Holy Spirit to guide and direct us?
• Why do we hesitate when Jesus clearly stated to “Go”?
• In the message we heard in the last episode, you tested us as to whether we could determine which of God’s Words were commands or options. We did OK on them however why might we not take these commands seriously?
• How are we refreshed when we share the refreshing joy of living our lives for Jesus?
• How has sharing the good news changed over time? It used to be through large Crusades or evangelical movements, how has it moved toward more relationship-based discipleship?

Before we go, we must know. We must know God’s word, His will, and His ways. We also need to know our story and be able to share it with others. One thing for sure is that the disciples who walked with Jesus saw what He did and experienced the Risen Lord were not scholars. We, like them, can share our witness to what Jesus has done in our lives— one story at a time.

Well, there you have it, another episode of the Faith First podcast! And, if you’ve been enjoying our content, please hit the notification bell below and be alerted for when the next episode will launch. We are so privileged as we learned we were named by Feedspot as one of the top 50 Christian Podcasts in Connecticut. Thank you our listeners for being there on the other side. Until next time, walk out the commands of God faith first.

Welcome to the Faith First Podcast. I am Jonathan Gouthier, associate Pastor of First Church here in Torrington, CT. Have you ever thought about the things we do as believers, I mean reading scripture, praying, worshiping, praising God, loving, seeking God’s face and I could go on and on with the list, but have you thought about them being a command in your life or an option? Well, today’s episode should settle it. Our Lead Pastor Steve Darr delivers a message where he tests us as to what is a command or an option. Let’s listen in now…

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why believe in more for ’24
• Living out a non-stagnant church
• What activities we do are commands and what ones are options
• Why Millennials tell of their faith more than any other generation

We often struggle with commands that make us uncomfortable such as sharing the gospel with others. We want to stay close to Jesus, find comfort in His presence, and worship Him, but there is much more for us to do.

One thing you can do is hit the notification bell below and be alerted to when the next episode will air until next time, consider how God is calling you to live out His commands faith first.

Hello, Faith First Podcast family! I'm Pastor Jonathan Gouthier, and I'm excited to extend a warm welcome to you for this latest episode of the Faith First Podcast. In today’s episode, I sit down with our Lead Pastor, Steve Darr, for a candid conversation on the practicalities of living life biblically. Join us as we dive into the wisdom and insights that guide us in applying the principles of our faith to the everyday challenges and joys we encounter. Let's embark on this journey together toward a more intentional and purposeful way of living grounded in God's Word. Hello Steve!

In this episode, you'll discover:

• How to find godly wisdom to live out the commands of Christ
• How do we go about putting more truth in our hearts and minds
• Why we choose not to walk in the promises found in Scripture
• The connection between living biblically and living sacrificially
• The steps toward holiness

Our divine calling beckons us to transcend the clamor of the world, urging us to attune ourselves to God's overarching plan and purpose. Embracing a biblical worldview, we are invited to embody this perspective and live it out as those uniquely called to a higher purpose.

That’s a wrap on this series of viewing life biblically and we pray that you’ve discovered how God desires for His people to walk as salt and light in the world. Make sure you hit the notification bell below to be alerted to when the next episode launches. Until then, God desires for you to walk in this world faith first.

You have happened upon the Faith First Podcast and I am Jonathan Gouthier, Associate Pastor here at First Church of Torrington, CT. Welcome! On today’s episode, we will be hearing the last message in the series on Eyes of Faith: Living Life Biblically by our Lead Pastor Steve Darr. So, what’s it about? Well, it is the practicalities of all the topics we’ve covered and how to live biblically in the world today. So, let’s listen in.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• How you can guard your heart
• Why living biblically begins with thinking biblically
• How a biblical life is defined
• What kind of life is a biblical life

We need to be putting more truth into our hearts and minds and not give in to the philosophies of this world. By taking a biblical worldview we form beliefs from what the Bible says and stay true to biblical doctrines like holiness, righteousness, faithfulness, and obedience.

That sure is a list, but with the help of the Holy Spirit, we become perfected each and every day. Well, we hope you enjoyed the series, and if you did hit the notification bell below to be notified when a new episode of the Faith First Podcast becomes available. Until next time, step out and live biblically faith first.

Greetings, Faith First Podcast community! I'm Pastor Jonathan Gouthier, and I am thrilled to welcome you to this episode of the Faith First Podcast. Today, I have the privilege of sitting down with our Lead Pastor, Steve Darr, to explore a crucial aspect of our lives—the biblical perspective on our finances. Join us in this meaningful conversation as we unpack timeless wisdom, aiming to reshape the way we view and steward our resources in alignment with our faith. Get ready for an enlightening journey into understanding finances through the lens of scripture. Welcome Steve to the studio today!

What you'll discover in this episode:

• Why do we separate our spiritual life from our financial life
• How we are to move from money being our comfort
• Why do we misquote the phrase “Money is the root of all evil”
• How do we show our spiritual maturity through our finances
• Through testimony, why do we need to see giving as gratitude

Finances hold significance, and recognizing their importance prompts us to explore them in the context of God's truth. Scriptural guidance on money is woven throughout the pages, emphasizing that a harmonious connection with our material wealth mirrors a well-founded and virtuous life.

We hope you received something from this episode of the Faith First Podcast and we try to launch a new one every week, so be sure to click on the notification bell below to be informed when our next episode will be available. Until next time, seek to view your finances faith first.

Welcome to the Faith First Podcast. I am Jonathan Gouthier, associate Pastor of First Church here in Torrington, CT. I know we all have different views of money— how to use it, invest it, spend it, and yet did you know your spiritual life and physical monetary life are kind of linked together? That is what today’s episode is all about when we listen to a message by our Lead Pastor Steven Darr on the topic of having a Biblical View of Our Finances.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• How using finances is a sign of spiritual maturity
• Refocusing on remembering God owns it all
• Why practice good stewardship
• How to live generously and cheerfully

Pastor Steve said it, we all must use money. However, having money or spending money cannot be the end goal. If you think that being promoted, earning more, saving more, or spending more will make you happy, you are in for a big letdown. Only God, who richly provides, can name us finally and fully happy.

There you have it, another episode of the Faith First Podcast for you to ponder. Better yet, hit the notification bell below and be alerted to when the next episode will air, and until then, pray about how God desires to have you use your money faith first.