Faith First Podcast

Hello and welcome! You’re listening to the Faith First Podcast brought to you by the First Church in Torrington, CT. I’m Jonathan Gouthier, your host and a Pastor here at First Church and in this episode, I am joined by our Lead Pastor Steve Darr as we discuss the power of Holy Communion.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• How is Holy Communion not a ritual even though we celebrate it monthly?
• What are we to remember through participating in Communion?
• Do the host or bread and the juice or wine become the actual body and blood of Jesus the Christ?
• What does remembering the actions of Christ being crucified do to us as believers/

The breaking of Christ’s body on the cross was the ultimate act of obedience to God the Father. It demonstrated Jesus’ perfect submission to God’s will even in the face of the unimaginable suffering. It is a call to remember the love that binds us together.

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, Remember the body and blood that was shed for 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. At First Church we set aside the first Sunday of every month to celebrate and remember the body broken and the blood shed for us through Holy Communion. Did you know Jesus’ body broken, His crucifixion has power for us today? That’s what the message is about that we will hear given by our Lead Pastor Steven Darr. Sit back and be attentive to this message…

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How is Holy Communion more than a ritual
• What does Holy Communion symbolize
• Why is healing a part of the outcome of Communion
• What is meant by Communion being an act of obedience

In instituting the Lord’s Supper, Jesus symbolized the breaking of HIs body through the bread, signifying the sacrifice He was about to make for our sins. The physical breaking of Jesus’ body is evident in His trial, scourging, and in His crucifixion and underscores that His suffering was a payment for sin. 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, through Jesus’s body broken we know we are forgiven 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 Life and how it is God’s Sacred Gift.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why is life so sacred to God?
• How is life diminished in our society today?
• What do we say to those that hold to a transgender ideology?
• Why must we seek to be reconciled back to God? And what does that mean?

The value of human life is not determined by societal norms or personal opinions, it is established by our Creator. From conception to eternity, every person is fearfully and wonderfully made in the image of God.

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, view each person as being made in the image 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. Do you know you are fearfully and wonderfully made just as God intended you to be? Scripture speaks to us about life. How it is sacred from cradle to eternity. That’s what today’s message by our Lead Pastor Steven Darr is all about So, let’s listen in…

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why is life so valuable to God and to us
• How do Jesus’ teachings reinforce the value of human life
• What obstacles devalue human life
• How the strategy of Satan is to distort what God has said about your life

Despite eternal truths, we see the value of life diminished in various ways within our society. Each year, millions of lives are lost, lives that God Himself has intricately woven together in the womb. This rejection of the sanctity of life grieves the heart of our Creator and ought to grieve 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. And until next time, drink in the living water that restores your soul 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 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.