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.

Welcome to another engaging episode of the Faith First Podcast! Today, we have the pleasure of a conversation with me, Pastor Jonathan Gouthier, and our Lead Pastor, Steve Darr. In this episode, we get into a thought-provoking exploration of the biblical view of our identity, seeking wisdom and inspiration to deepen our understanding of who we are in the eyes of our Creator. Grab your favorite beverage, settle in, and let the transformative journey begin! Well, welcome, Steve!

What you'll discover in this episode:

• Why do we ask such questions like, “Who am I?”
• What impact of having multiple definitions of identity have on us
• What are the false identities of the world
• What is our true identity
• How to live God-defined, Jesus-centered, and Gospel-driven

When all is said and done, we receive our identity from God. It is the divine that defines. Who God is determines who we are. And our identity must be God-centered and not self-focused.

Well, there you have it, another episode of the Faith First podcast! We are praying for you as you maneuver through these difficult topics in this series of viewing life biblically. We have a few more biblical topics to explore, so hit the notification bell below and be alerted to when the next episode will be launched. Until then, seek to find your identity in God faith first.

Welcome to the Faith First Podcast! I’m Jonathan Gouthier, the Associate Pastor here at First Church in Torrington, CT. In this episode, we dive into a transformative message delivered by our Lead Pastor, Steve Darr, as he explores the profound Biblical perspective on our identity, providing insights that inspire and guide us on our faith journey. Let’s listen in as he helps us navigate the scriptural wisdom that shapes and defines who we are in the eyes of our Creator.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• The difference between biblical identity and social identity
• Why our identity matters to God
• Case Study of Daniel and the change of his identity
• Where to look for our true identity
• God the Creator is the one who tells us who we are

Everyone at some time or another will ask, “Who am I?” Society shouts to convince us there is something wrong with us and to discover a new identity. While God says, you are mine. I have created you to have your identity in Me. 

We want to thank you for stopping by the Faith First Podcast. We are grateful to you. If you have not done it yet, hit the subscribe button below to be alerted to when the next episode will launch. Until next time know that God has determined your identity faith first.

Hello and welcome to the Faith First Podcast! I'm Jonathan Gouthier, your host, and I'm thrilled to bring you a crucial conversation that addresses the shifting tides in our culture. Today, alongside our Lead Pastor, Steve Darr, we'll be discussing the biblical view of sexuality and marriage. As societal norms evolve rapidly and veer away from centuries-old traditions, it's more important than ever to anchor ourselves in the timeless wisdom of God's word. In today’s episode, we’ll explore the unchanging truths and perspectives that guide us in this ever-changing world. Welcome Pastor Steve.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why culture has just run rampant with a new definition of sexuality and marriage?
• What the word “courtship” means and why we don't hear it?
• How the Church ought to react to those who may be called to singleness
• What are the three purposes God designed marriage?
• The Christian view or biblical view of marriage is a covenant, what is so special about a covenant?

We are made in the image of God, and everything we are and do represents God. We should be careful in what we do with our bodies. This is particularly true for the Christian who has been united with Christ who is the perfect image of God.

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, honor your body faith first.

Hello and welcome to the Faith First Podcast, I’m Jonathan Gouthier the Associate Pastor here at First Church in Torrington, CT. In this episode, we will be listening to a message in our series, Eyes of Faith: Viewing Life Biblically brought to us by our Lead Pastor Steve Darr. This topic is usually not discussed in church, but here we go it’s on the biblical view of sexuality and marriage.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• How does the Bible define sexuality and marriage?
• What is courtship?
• Why even in our Senior years sexuality is important?
• Find out the three purposes for marriage in God's eyes
• Why sexuality is not a list of do's and don't's

Sexuality and marriage have been redefined by our culture, but we as Christians, as followers of Jesus must follow the Bible. The Bible provides a fundamental framework for God’s view of sexuality and in that, He intended for sexual desire to draw people to the marriage of one man and one woman.

Maybe you found this episode a bit challenging with all that the world says you and I can do, but let’s be reminded of Paul stating that all things may be lawful but all things are not beneficial. If you received something from this episode, hit the notification bell below to be alerted to when the next episode will be launched. Until next time, guard your sexuality faith first.