Faith First Podcast

You have dialed in on the Faith First Podcast. Hello and welcome. I am Jonathan Gouthier the associate pastor here at First Church in Torrington CT. We have a great episode for you today and it’s all about hope. Have you ever asked yourself what is my hope? Well, we encourage you to ask that of yourself today as I sit down with our Lead Pastor Steve Darr to find out what, where, and who is our hope. Hello Pastor Steve.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• How do we define the word “hope”
• Why hope is so important to us
• Why our hope is dashed when we put it in things of the world
• How to access the living water that brings hope
• How the hope Jesus brings us satisfies us

Regardless of what’s happening in your life, however bad the situation you can access the living hope in the Lord Jesus Christ who is our living water. Fill up on Him and His presence and you will find eternal hope.

If you’re new to the Faith First Podcast, we invite you to subscribe by hitting the notification bell below and be alerted to when a new episode will launch. Until next time, place your hope in Christ 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 hope. We all have it, we all want some form of hope for our lives and yet as we will discover in today’s episode, true hope can only be found in Jesus Christ. Let’s listen in on a message by our Lead Pastor Steve Darr entitled, What is Your Hope?

In this episode, you'll discover:

• How the word hope causes an emotional reaction
• What the true meaning of hope is
• Knowing the difference between hope for and hope in
• What we must focus on for true hope

When we hope for something, we are placing our hopes on people and things. The result is guaranteed disappointment and failure. But when we hope in, we are putting our hope somewhere, in someone— the hands and heart of Jesus.

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, remember to place your hope in Jesus 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 our foremost identity given to us and that is a child of God. I am joined in the studio today by our Lead Pastor Steve Darr as we discuss this important title we are given as followers of Jesus. Welcome Pastor Steve.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why it is important to understand what it means to be a child of God
• How personal identity affects our identity as a child of God
• How our identity is threatened by the world
• What happens when we understand how God sees us
• What it means to be “chosen”

You were created for a purpose. You are not a carbon copy of someone else. You were created uniquely and with intention. God lovingly designed every detail of your person.

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, know that you are a child of God faith first.

Welcome to the Faith First Podcast. I am Jonathan Gouthier, co-host and associate Pastor of First Church here in Torrington, CT. In today’s episode, we’ll be listening to a message given by our Lead Pastor Steve Darr that dives into our true identity in Christ and that is being a child of God. If you’re ready let’s tune in.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• How we see ourselves in the family dynamic
• What is identity
• The threats to our identity
• How to understand our identity in Christ

In Christ, you are not only loved but chosen. God sent His own Son to earth to die in your place so that you could be included in His family as a child of God. You are no mistake. You are chosen and wanted.

Thank you for being one of our listeners of the Faith First Podcast. We are grateful to 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 you are a chosen child of God faith first.

Hello and welcome to the Faith First Podcast, I’m Jonathan Gouthier Associate Pastor here at First Church in Torrington CT. In today’s episode, I’m joined by our Lead Pastor, Steve Darr and we tackle the topic of Our Deadline. I think you’ll agree with me that we all don’t like declines very much and hate the consequent of not meeting them. Well, what about your final deadline, have you thought about it much? Well, today’s the day so let’s start the conversation. Welcome Pastor Steve, it's good to have you in the studio today.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• We either have been obedient or not when our deadline comes, what does this mean
• How is countercultural defined
• How did Jesus live a countercultural life
• What things might we need to put in place to live like Jesus
• How do we determine whether or not we have compromised in our lives

To truly give unto God what is rightfully His, a transformation must occur within us. Our mindset must undergo a shift, and our deeds must follow suit. No longer can we simply blend into the fabric of the world around us. We must become countercultural.

You’ve been listening to the Faith First Podcast and we would so like to know more about who listens and what you’re learning. So, if you can head on over to our website www.firstcong.org, and send us a message, we’d love to hear from you. Until next time, our deadline will come, we have the chance to be countercultural faith first.

Hello and welcome, I’m Jonathan Gouthier, associate Pastor here at First Church in Torrington CT and you’ve reached the Faith First Podcast. In this episode, you’ll be listening to a message given by our Lead Pastor Steve Darr. And it's about deadlines, more specifically our deadline. Whether we like it or not there are deadlines in the Christian walk with Jesus. Let’s find out about them as we listen in…

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why there are consequences to not meeting deadlines
• What are spiritual deadlines in walking with Christ
• How did Jesus live a countercultural life
• Where we must take a stand against the world counterculturally

I don’t know about you, but we are tested every day as to where our allegiance is and we fail time and time again. We give in to the things of the world or we put off God in order to fulfill our own desires. We’ve all done it. God is leading us all to take action and finally give our lives to Him.

Well, there you have it. Deadlines, we all have one. I’ll maybe give you another— when the episode ends, hit the notification bell below to be alerted to when a new episode will be available for listening. Until then, desire to live countercultural by being faith first.

Welcome to another episode of the Faith First Podcast! I’m your host, Jonathan Gouthier and as the Associate Pastor of the First Church of Torrington nestled in the picturesque landscape of Northwest CT, I'm deeply honored to share this time with you. Today, we dive into the depths of our faith as I sit down with our Lead Pastor Steve Darr and we explore the profound concept of having an overflowing cup. In the ebb and flow of our spiritual paths, there are moments when we may feel parched, longing for the refreshment of God’s presence. Yet, in the midst of our dry seasons, the eternal promise echoes through Scripture: “Your cup overflows.” So grab your favorite cup of warmth, WE HAVE, settle in, and let’s get started on this conversation. Welcome Pastor Steve.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• What is meant by the phrase in Psalm 23, “My cup overflows”
• Why is it called the cup of salvation
• How do we live in a life of overflow
• What's in it for me to have an overflowing cup
• What if I think I can't live a Christian life

You can live a Christian life. Your fears and anxieties can be put to rest about how the world will view you. Jesus said in this life you’d have tribulation. He even said the world will hate you because it hates Him, but fear not Jesus has overcome the world.

Well, you are listening to one of the top 50 Christian podcasts in CT and we desire to bring you some practical ways to walk your faith out in the world. If you’re new to us, hit the notification button below and it will alert you to when a new episode is available. Until then, God fills your cup to overflowing faith first.

You have reached the Faith First Podcast, we’re so glad you’re listening today! Welcome. I am Jonathan Gouthier, Associate Pastor at First Church in Torrington, CT. An overflowing cup is what allows us to live a Christian life, a life for Christ. That is what this episode is all about through a message given by our Lead Pastor Steve Darr, so let’s listen in…

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why does your cup sometimes seem to run dry
• How God's continual presence provides overflow
• What needs to happen before your cup gets filled to overflowing
• Where our overflow comes from and what should come out of it

It’s incredible to know that Jesus’ heartfelt desire is to spend eternity with you— and as a believer he already is! A life lived for Jesus overflows with grace and mercy and ultimately finds its way to affect the lives of others.

Thanks for listening today and if we haven’t said it lately, we appreciate you! If you’re new to the Faith First Podcast, please be sure to hit the notification bell below to be notified when a new episode will be available. Until then, live an overflowing life for Jesus faith first.

Welcome to the Faith First Podcast, where we try to give you helpful and practical steps in walking in this world faith first. I’m Jonathan Gouthier, Associate Pastor at First Church of Torrington, CT, and invite you to join me as we discover how to align our hearts with God’s will and ways. I’m joined by our Lead Pastor Steve Darr as we discuss this topic of desire— both ours and God’s. Welcome Pastor Steve, glad you’re with us today.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• We all have desires and you also state that God has desires. What would be God’s desires?
• The message focuses on righteousness, I am guessing that it ought to be one of our desires in our lives. How do we achieve it?
• As believers, what ought to fuel our desires? Our dreams?
• How do we shift from self-centered dreams to God-centered dreams?
• Why is it important to pray “God, your will not mine be done?”

God has shown us that the desire of His heart is salvation. Especially the salvation of those who are lost. God is inviting us to align the desires of our hearts with His desire. Allow Him to prepare your heart to share His hope of salvation when He grants you your next opportunity.

Thank you for listening to the Faith First Podcast and we’d love to connect with you. You can do that by heading over to our website www.firstcong.org and sending us a message that you listen in and maybe even share a question or topic you’d love for us to cover in our conversations. Until then, allow your heart to be transformed to the desires of God faith first.

You are listening to the Faith First Podcast. Hello, I’m Jonathan Gouthier, the Associate Pastor of First Church here in Torrington, CT. I know if you’re like me you have things your heart desires. Well, did you know that God has desires also? No? Well, He does and one of them is that our desires would match His. That’s what this episode is all about. Our Lead Pastor Steve Darr delivers a message about our heart alignment. Let’s listen in.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• What are the main things we crave in this life
• Did you know God has desires, and what they are
• How righteousness is obtained as a heart alignment
• How to question your dreams
• Discovering the true driver of your dreams and desires

We all have dreams of one kind or another. And here in America, pursuing our dreams is a nearly sacred cultural value, a moral obligation even. But the Bible teaches us to be wary of our dreams. All of our dreams might be wonderful, or they might not be. What fuels our dreams is the determining factor.

That’s another episode of one of the top 50 Christian Podcasts of CT. That’s right, we try to provide you with content that will help you walk in this world faith first, so until next time, give God your dreams and ask Him to fuel them faith first.