Hello and welcome to the Faith First Podcast! This is where we explore what it means to live out your faith in the real world through inspiring messages and meaningful conversations. I’m Jonathan Gouthier, Associate Pastor at First Church in Torrington, CT, and I’m thrilled to kick off a brand-new season with you.

In this episode, I’m sitting down with our Lead Pastor, Steve Darr, as we dive into a profound and encouraging topic—finding strength in our weakness. Steve, we’re back in action! Ready to get started?

What you'll discover in this episode:

• How our determination of who is stronger has changed
• How we can understand that weakness is a blessing from God
• Why faith is our strongest trait
• What it means to have the strength of the Lord
• How we learn about strength in weakness

At the end of Pastor Steve’s message, he shared a powerful reminder about finding strength in our weakness. He said, “We see giants, but God makes us giant slayers. We see a mountain, but God sees it moved. We may feel shackled by doubt and fear, but God breaks those chains. When we face insurmountable obstacles, God parts the waters and leads us through on dry ground.”

All it takes is faith—faith to trust in God’s incredible strength.

Thank you for joining us on the Faith First Podcast! We hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did, be sure to hit the subscribe button below so you don’t miss what’s coming next. And until next time, remember—Jesus is your strength. Keep your faith first!

Hey there, and welcome to the Faith First Podcast! I’m Jonathan Gouthier, a Pastor here at First Church in Torrington, CT. It’s so good to be back after a bit of a break, and I’m excited about the fresh content we have lined up for you. Let me start by asking you this: How do you measure your strength? Is it in the power of your grip or maybe in winning an arm-wrestling match? What if I told you that your greatest strength is actually found in your weakest moments? Intriguing, right? Today, we’re diving into this powerful truth with a message from our Lead Pastor, Steven Darr. So, let’s jump right in and hear what God has in store for us!"

In this episode, you'll discover:

• How the world determines who is stronger
• What the book of Hebrews says about strength
• How the story of Samson shows strength in weakness
• Where true strength comes from

The world views strength and fortitude very differently than the Scriptures do. The idea of finding strength in weakness feels completely foreign to a secular mindset, where weakness is often dismissed, ridiculed, or rejected. But in Scripture, this concept is woven beautifully throughout both the Old and New Testaments. Strength in weakness is God’s invitation for us to trust Him fully and rely on His power in every circumstance.

As we return to sharing regular episodes, we hope you’ll join us on this journey by hitting the subscribe button below so you never miss out. And until we meet again, let God work through your weaknesses faith first.

Welcome, you’ve reached the Faith First Podcast. I’m Jonathan Gouthier, your host and the Associate Pastor at First Church here in Torrington, CT. There are many people that wake up each and every day feeling like they have no purpose. Is that you? Well, if you are then, you’ve joined us at a great time. In today’s episode, I am joined by our Lead Pastor Steve Darr as we discuss finding your purpose in God’s plan. Welcome Pastor Steve, why is this topic so crucial to living an abundant life in Christ?

In this episode, you'll discover:

• What the signs are to not living in the fullness of God
• How true fulfillment in our lives is not what we think
• Ways to get beyond being stuck in a rut
• How to regain a sense of purpose in God's plan
• Why knowing what you are passionate about might be your calling

Many people live in the grey tones of life. They go about their days experiencing little fulfillment. They have wandered from their God-given purpose. We have all been at those points in time when work or even life felt pointless. But if your entire life is grey, you probably need a change. God has a better plan and purpose for your life.

We’d love to connect with you and find out how the Faith First Podcast has lifted you up in your life. You can go to our website www.firstcong.org and send us a message and we will be sure to connect. Until then, know that God’s purpose for you will help you walk faith first.

Hey there, welcome to the Faith First Podcast. I’m Jonathan Gouthier co-host and associate Pastor at First Church in Torrington CT. I think that the topic of today’s episode where we will listen to a message delivered by our Lead Pastor Steve Darr is the number one question most believers ask— What is my purpose in God’s plan? Well, we hope that we can address that question today. So, let’s listen in…

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why you may wake up not wanting to do anything
• How you may not be living a full life for God
• What true fulfillment is for an abundant life
• How to change if you feel stuck spiritually
• Why you must regain a new perspective on a full life

God has something good in store for you. He does not intend for you to live a life of painful struggle in which each day is a total drag. The Bible is full of passages about joy. While this doesn’t mean that every day will be a party, it does mean that an overall sense of joy and peace will permeate your life.

We’re at the end of another episode and are so glad you joined us. If you’re new here, we invite you to hit the notification bell below and be alerted to when a new episode will launch. And, until next time, step into your purpose in God’s plan faith first.

Hello there, I’m Jonathan Gouthier, your host for the Faith First Podcast, and the Associate Pastor at First Church here in Torrington, CT. Our world has become very pluralistic in its thoughts about God. They’ve even stated that all roads lead to the same God. Yet Scripture tells us something different. We are so glad you’ve joined us for today’s episode where I sit down with our Lead Pastor Steve Darr to discuss “No Other God”. Hey Steve, welcome.

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why we are not to have any idols
• What a modern-day idol is
• Why we need to embrace Jesus + Nothing = Everything
• How deception begins
• What to do with new age practices

The God of the Bible, Yahweh, is the great and only I AM. Why would you want to worship anything else? If you have Him, you have everything. Without Him, you have nothing that matters or lasts. Therefore we must completely surrender to Him and worship Him.

If you’ve just found out about the Faith First Podcast, we are so glad you joined us for this episode and we encourage you to hit the notification bell below to be alerted to when the next episode launches. Until then, recognize the One True God faith first.

Hello, I am Jonathan Gouthier, co-host and associate Pastor of First Church here in Torrington, CT and I welcome you to the Faith First Podcast. In today’s episode, we’ll be listening to a message given by our Lead Pastor Steve Darr that comes against the pluralistic religious culture in today’s modern age. He will go into the specifics of how there is No Other God than Yahweh. Let’s get ready to listen in…

In this episode, you'll discover:

• What are modern-day idols
• Why society is not invested in absolute truth
• What to do with an amalgamation of pagan and Christian beliefs
• Why there is an increase in deception
• Why Yahweh is the only God

There is an intrusion into Christianity that is causing many to compromise their faith. That intrusion is the belief that we can combine pagan beliefs and practices into our Christian beliefs. If you have something, anything in your life that is more important than God or you’ve added something with your Christian beliefs, get rid of it.

We are so glad that you’ve made the Faith nFirst Podcast one of your weekly stops to listen and be engaged with the topics and conversations. If you’ve not yet hit the subscribe button, do so now to be alerted to when a new episode will launch. Until next time recognize that we cannot have anything other than Yahweh faith first.

Hello and welcome to the Faith First Podcast! I'm Jonathan Gouthier, your host, and the Associate Pastor at First Church here in Torrington, CT. In today’s episode, we take a look at being on fire for the Lord. Someone who is on fire for the Lord has a profound love for God, which is evident in their daily life. This love fuels their actions, decisions, and interactions with others. I’m joined by our Lead Pastor Steve Darr as we sit down to identify how we can remain committed to being non fire for God— His purpose and Plan. Welcome Steve.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Pentecost is the day we recognize the coming of the Holy Spirit, what makes it so important
• How being on fire for the Lord begins
• Why being on fire is not an emotion or a temporary feeling
• How being on fire impacts our spiritual gifts
• How to be bolder knowing you have the empowerment of the Holy Spirit

As ambassadors of Christ, we are called to demonstrate His love and power through our lives. We are to love others sacrificially, just as Christ loved us, showing compassion, kindness, and forgiveness to all. We are to rely on the Holy Spirit to work through us displaying His power to help restore and transform lives.

We are so glad you found the Faith First Podcast. We understand there are many shows you can listen to, but we thank you for listening. We encourage you to hit the notification bell below and be alerted to when a new episode launches. Until next time, be bold and courageous faith first.

Welcome to the Faith First Podcast. I am Jonathan Gouthier, co-host and associate Pastor of First Church here in Torrington, CT. Pentecost is when we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit upon those gathered and awaiting that which Jesus promised. We as believers have the same Spirit dwelling inside of us and may often need reminding of the empowerment of the Spirit in our lives, so let’s listen in on this message of being on fire for the Lord by our Lead Pastor Steve Darr…

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Determining whether or not you're on fire for the Lord
• What is the empowerment of the Holy Spirit
• What it means to be on fire for the Lord
• How being on fire impacts others

Pentecost continues to inspire believers to seek a deeper relationship with God and to live out their faith with boldness and fervor. Being on fire for God entails more than just enthusiasm or passion, it signifies a deep and intimate connection with the Holy Spirit.

Thank you for being one of our listeners of the Faith First Podcast. We are grateful for you. And maybe you happened upon us by accident and enjoyed what you heard, well then subscribe by hitting the notification bell below to be alerted to when the next episode will air. Until next time know that the empowerment of the Holy Spirit comes upon you faith first.

Hey there! I’m Jonathan Gouthier the Associate Pastor here at First Church of Torrington and also the co-host of the Faith First Podcast that you’re listening to. Our episode today is all about the faithfulness of God. No matter how we feel during the day, we are guaranteed that God will be faithful to His purpose and plan. Today, I’m joined by our Lead Pastor Steve Darr so join us as we discuss the faithfulness of God.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• What assurance do we have when we know the faithfulness of God
• How our emotions cloud our view of the faithfulness of God
• Why it is important to understand the faithfulness of God as His character
• What the title of “Faithful and True” means for Jesus

The faithfulness of God is always linked to what He promises or does. When we don’t have faith in ourselves, we can hold onto the faithfulness of God because He is faithful and will never change.

If you’ve been listening to the Faith First Podcast for some time, we’d love to connect with you. If you need prayer or have any questions for Pastor Steve or myself, head over to our website: www.firstcong.org, and send us a message directly. Until next time, hold onto the faithfulness of God faith first.

Hello and welcome, I am Jonathan Gouthier, co-host and associate Pastor of First Church here in Torrington, CT and you’re listening to the Faith First Podcast where we provide you with some practical steps to walking faith first in the world today. Our topic today is the faithfulness of God. Despite how we may feel at times and how we may perceive circumstances through our limited understanding, the Bible repeatedly shows God’s faithfulness. So, let’s get ready to listen to this message given by our Lead Pastor Steve Darr…

In this episode, you'll discover:

• What happens if we lose sight of the faithfulness of God
• How God's Word shows over and over His faithfulness
• Learn the several ways God is faithful to His people
• Why perseverance is needed in order to trust in God's faithfulness

The Bible repeatedly reminds us of God’s faithfulness. Faithfulness is a moral attribute of God, an inherent characteristic that is revealed in Scripture and displayed by God’s activity in history. God’s faithfulness means we can trust Him implicitly in any situation no matter what our feelings dictate.

We are so glad you’ve joined us for our broadcast. If you’re new to the Faith First podcast we encourage you to hit the notification bell below and be alerted to when a new episode is launched. Until next time, cling to the faithfulness of God faith first.