First Pres Perspectives

Dr. David Swanson | 2 Corinthians 10:5

What do I say to my child who thinks they may be gay? What do I say to a friend who has a child transitioning from male to female? Do I attend a gay wedding? What does the church do when a trans female wants to stay in the female cabins on a youth retreat? How can the church remain winsome and attractive when we are labeled as bigoted and homophobic? How can we stop what seems to be unstoppable momentum?

Dr. David Swanson | Acts 17:22, Ephesians 4:15

The Church has been given the assignment of speaking truth in love, so that means engaging in deeper discipleship on these issues while also moving out into the community, forming relationships, and being an alternative voice to the cultural narrative that says, "It all rests on ME."

Dr. David Swanson | Romans 1

We will trace the subtle and not-so-subtle cultural movements, each of which has weakened our social and moral fabric. We will also look ahead to what will likely happen as a result of a culture with no moral authority.

Dr. David Swanson | Matthew 5:27-28

People often think "It's never been like this before, and yet it has: First-century Rome was like this and worse. We'll review that history as well as the last 300 years of Western thought which has brought about expressive individualism and a diminishing belief in God.

Dr. David Swanson | Genesis 2:18, 24; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, Leviticus 18, 20

The Bible has much to say about gender and sexuality. The truths revealed are "settled" from a Biblical perspective. The challenge is how we apply the truth in a way that expresses love and understanding.

Dr. David Swanson | Genesis 1, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Establishing the Authority of Scripture as the basis by which we understand gender and sexuality; then looking at the beauty of God's design for sexuality - as men and women flourishing for God's purposes in the context of marriage. 

Special guest and long-standing, Covenant Partner, Sean Murphy, joins Dr. Swanson and Cameron to share his story within the context of today’s narratives on diversity, racial inequality, and Biblical truth.

Cameron and Alexa discuss Living Missionally in our neighborhoods with Ryan and Jamie Smith, creators of Fellowship of Believers. Learn how you can use your unique gifts to respond to the call of God.

Cameron and Alexa discuss our reality of being apart and the ways God is present in this time. Lucy MacLeish joins the conversation with a call for authenticity and the importance of establishing routine in the day-to-day. 

Cameron and Alexa discuss their new rhythms born from “distancing” and the ways God is guiding them through ups and downs.  Meredith Gaylord joins the call with a mom’s perspective on homeschooling, nurturing, and spiritually guiding her children in this unexpected season