First Takes

In our final installment of Gabe's conversation with Dr. Claudia Kramer and Dr. Joseph Riley, they discuss the importance of a Biblical worldview, and how to respond to a reactive world. We hope you've enjoyed this four part series with these two wonderful guests. If you haven't had a chance to listen to the first three episodes of this conversation, subscribe to this podcast, and check them out! Tune in next Thursday to hear a conversation between Randy and Gabe.

Dr. Riley and Dr. Kramer are speaking at First Presbyterian's Spring adult elective, which happens every Wednesday evening at 1st Presbyterian's McCallie Avenue campus. Dinner is served at 5:30, and the lecture begins at 6:15. For more information on Midweek or other events at First Presbyterian, visit our website: https://1stpresbyterian.com

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Dr. Claudia Williamson Kramer (Ph.D., West Virginia University) is the Probasco Distinguished Chair of Free Enterprise and Professor of Economics at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She is also the Director of the Center for Economic Education. Prior to coming to Chattanooga, Dr. Kramer served on the faculty at Mississippi State University. An accomplished scholar and renowned economist, she is the author of more than 50 journal articles and her work has been cited over 3,500 times in various publications. She and her husband have one child and are expecting another.

To learn more, visit: http://www.claudiawkramer.com

Dr. Joe Riley (Ph.D., University of Oxford) is the founder and CEO of Patriot Family Homes. Prior to returning to Chattanooga, Joe served in Afghanistan as an Army Ranger. He also logged tours of duty in Ukraine, South Korea, and Thailand. His final assignment was as the Director for Indopacific Secuirty on the National Security Council under President Trump from 2019-21. At the White House, Joe directed the Administration's counter-China strategy in the Pacific, coordinating more than 40 departments and agencies in combating China's malign influence in the region. In addition to Patriot Family Homes, Joe and his wife, Rachel, oversee and live at Quail Run Farm, a farm-to-table regenerative farm in Lookout Valley that sells beef, pork, chicken, turkey, eggs and honey direct to consumers in Chattanooga. They have two children, Jacob and Jonah. 

To learn more, visit: https://www.patriotfamilyhomes.com

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First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee, 

Our theme music was written and recorded by West Breedlove.

Our sound engineer is Dylan Thomas. 

Our host is Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer

Sara Kaitlin Van Puffelen is our executive producer. 

For more information about First Presbyterian Church, visit our website: https://1stpresbyterian.com/

First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee, 

Our sound engineers are Dylan Thomas and Caleb Woodall.

Sara Kaitlin Van Puffelen is our executive producer.

Our hosts are Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer and Joshua Adair.

For more information about First Presbyterian Church, visit our website: https://1stpresbyterian.com/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the third Installment installment of our conversation with Dr. Riley and Dr. Kramer, Gabe asks our guests about the importance of worldview and ideology. Dr. Riley and Dr. Kramer are speaking at First Presbyterian's Spring adult elective, which happens every Wednesday evening at 1st Presbyterian's McCallie Avenue campus. Dinner is served at 5:30, and the lecture begins at 6:15. For more information on Midweek or other events at First Presbyterian, visit our website: https://1stpresbyterian.com

Note: This is a multi-part conversation. Subscribe to First Takes so you don't miss out!

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Dr. Claudia Williamson Kramer (Ph.D., West Virginia University) is the Probasco Distinguished Chair of Free Enterprise and Professor of Economics at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She is also the Director of the Center for Economic Education. Prior to coming to Chattanooga, Dr. Kramer served on the faculty at Mississippi State University. An accomplished scholar and renowned economist, she is the author of more than 50 journal articles and her work has been cited over 3,500 times in various publications. She and her husband have one child and are expecting another.

To learn more, visit: http://www.claudiawkramer.com

Dr. Joe Riley (Ph.D., University of Oxford) is the founder and CEO of Patriot Family Homes. Prior to returning to Chattanooga, Joe served in Afghanistan as an Army Ranger. He also logged tours of duty in Ukraine, South Korea, and Thailand. His final assignment was as the Director for Indopacific Secuirty on the National Security Council under President Trump from 2019-21. At the White House, Joe directed the Administration's counter-China strategy in the Pacific, coordinating more than 40 departments and agencies in combating China's malign influence in the region. In addition to Patriot Family Homes, Joe and his wife, Rachel, oversee and live at Quail Run Farm, a farm-to-table regenerative farm in Lookout Valley that sells beef, pork, chicken, turkey, eggs and honey direct to consumers in Chattanooga. They have two children, Jacob and Jonah. 

To learn more, visit: https://www.patriotfamilyhomes.com

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First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee, 

Our theme music was written and recorded by West Breedlove.

Our sound engineer is Dylan Thomas. 

Our host is Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer

Sara Kaitlin Van Puffelen is our executive producer. 

For more information about First Presbyterian Church, visit our website: https://1stpresbyterian.com/

First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee, 

Our sound engineers are Dylan Thomas and Caleb Woodall.

Sara Kaitlin Van Puffelen is our executive producer.

Our hosts are Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer and Joshua Adair.

For more information about First Presbyterian Church, visit our website: https://1stpresbyterian.com/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second installment of our conversation with Dr. Riley and Dr. Kramer, Gabe asks why Christians should care about economics, foreign policy, and what's happening in the world. Dr. Riley and Dr. Kramer are speaking at First Presbyterian's Spring adult elective, which happens every Wednesday evening at 1st Presbyterian's McCallie Avenue campus. Dinner is served at 5:30, and the lecture begins at 6:15. For more information on Midweek or other events at First Presbyterian, visit our website: https://1stpresbyterian.com

Note: This is a multi-part conversation. Subscribe to First Takes so you don't miss out!

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Dr. Claudia Williamson Kramer (Ph.D., West Virginia University) is the Probasco Distinguished Chair of Free Enterprise and Professor of Economics at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She is also the Director of the Center for Economic Education. Prior to coming to Chattanooga, Dr. Kramer served on the faculty at Mississippi State University. An accomplished scholar and renowned economist, she is the author of more than 50 journal articles and her work has been cited over 3,500 times in various publications. She and her husband have one child and are expecting another.

To learn more, visit: http://www.claudiawkramer.com

Dr. Joe Riley (Ph.D., University of Oxford) is the founder and CEO of Patriot Family Homes. Prior to returning to Chattanooga, Joe served in Afghanistan as an Army Ranger. He also logged tours of duty in Ukraine, South Korea, and Thailand. His final assignment was as the Director for Indopacific Secuirty on the National Security Council under President Trump from 2019-21. At the White House, Joe directed the Administration's counter-China strategy in the Pacific, coordinating more than 40 departments and agencies in combating China's malign influence in the region. In addition to Patriot Family Homes, Joe and his wife, Rachel, oversee and live at Quail Run Farm, a farm-to-table regenerative farm in Lookout Valley that sells beef, pork, chicken, turkey, eggs and honey direct to consumers in Chattanooga. They have two children, Jacob and Jonah. 

To learn more, visit: https://www.patriotfamilyhomes.com

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First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee, 

Our theme music was written and recorded by West Breedlove.

Our sound engineer is Dylan Thomas. 

Our host is Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer

Sara Kaitlin Van Puffelen is our executive producer. 

For more information about First Presbyterian Church, visit our website: https://1stpresbyterian.com/

First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee, 

Our sound engineers are Dylan Thomas and Caleb Woodall.

Sara Kaitlin Van Puffelen is our executive producer.

Our hosts are Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer and Joshua Adair.

For more information about First Presbyterian Church, visit our website: https://1stpresbyterian.com/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year! We're happy to be back with a brand new conversation between Gabe, Dr. Joseph Riley, and Dr. Claudia Kramer about worldviews, economics, and being a Christian in academia. Dr. Riley and Dr. Kramer are speaking at First Presbyterian's Spring adult elective, which happens every Wednesday evening. Dinner is served at 5:30, and the lecture begins at 6:15. For more information on Midweek or other events at First Presbyterian, visit our website: https://1stpresbyterian.com

Note: This is a multi-part conversation. Subscribe to First Takes so you don't miss out!

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Dr. Claudia Williamson Kramer (Ph.D., West Virginia University) is the Probasco Distinguished Chair of Free Enterprise and Professor of Economics at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She is also the Director of the Center for Economic Education. Prior to coming to Chattanooga, Dr. Kramer served on the faculty at Mississippi State University. An accomplished scholar and renowned economist, she is the author of more than 50 journal articles and her work has been cited over 3,500 times in various publications. She and her husband have one child and are expecting another.

To learn more, visit: http://www.claudiawkramer.com

Dr. Joe Riley (Ph.D., University of Oxford) is the founder and CEO of Patriot Family Homes. Prior to returning to Chattanooga, Joe served in Afghanistan as an Army Ranger. He also logged tours of duty in Ukraine, South Korea, and Thailand. His final assignment was as the Director for Indopacific Secuirty on the National Security Council under President Trump from 2019-21. At the White House, Joe directed the Administration's counter-China strategy in the Pacific, coordinating more than 40 departments and agencies in combating China's malign influence in the region. In addition to Patriot Family Homes, Joe and his wife, Rachel, oversee and live at Quail Run Farm, a farm-to-table regenerative farm in Lookout Valley that sells beef, pork, chicken, turkey, eggs and honey direct to consumers in Chattanooga. They have two children, Jacob and Jonah. 

To learn more, visit: https://www.patriotfamilyhomes.com

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First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee, 

Our theme music was written and recorded by West Breedlove.

Our sound engineer is Dylan Thomas. 

Our host is Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer

Sara Kaitlin Van Puffelen is our executive producer. 

For more information about First Presbyterian Church, visit our website: https://1stpresbyterian.com/

First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee, 

Our sound engineers are Dylan Thomas and Caleb Woodall.

Sara Kaitlin Van Puffelen is our executive producer.

Our hosts are Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer and Joshua Adair.

For more information about First Presbyterian Church, visit our website: https://1stpresbyterian.com/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode Gabe, Randy, and Dick discuss stewardship, wealth, and how Christians should deal with money. This is our last episode of 2023! We're excited to have brand new episodes for you in 2024! Merry Christmas!

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First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee, 

Our theme music was written and recorded by West Breedlove.

Our sound engineer is Dylan Thomas. 

Our host is Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer

Sara Kaitlin Van Puffelen is our executive producer. 

For more information about First Presbyterian Church, visit our website: https://1stpresbyterian.com/

First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee, 

Our sound engineers are Dylan Thomas and Caleb Woodall.

Sara Kaitlin Van Puffelen is our executive producer.

Our hosts are Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer and Joshua Adair.

For more information about First Presbyterian Church, visit our website: https://1stpresbyterian.com/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Gabe, Randy, and Dick discuss cowboy novels, the Uyghurs, and books they've read this year.

Note: our last episode of 2023 will be coming out on December 14th. Stay tuned for exciting new episodes starting in January!

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First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee, 

Our theme music was written and recorded by West Breedlove.

Our sound engineer is Dylan Thomas. 

Our host is Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer

Sara Kaitlin Van Puffelen is our executive producer. 

For more information about First Presbyterian Church, visit our website: https://1stpresbyterian.com/

First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee, 

Our sound engineers are Dylan Thomas and Caleb Woodall.

Sara Kaitlin Van Puffelen is our executive producer.

Our hosts are Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer and Joshua Adair.

For more information about First Presbyterian Church, visit our website: https://1stpresbyterian.com/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the final installment of Gabe and Randy's conversation with Karen Ellis and Andy Longwe, they discuss favorite hymns, cassette tapes, and grace. A reminder that this is split into four parts, so be sure to check out our last three episodes to hear the whole conversation. If you've enjoyed this series, please subscribe to our show on your favorite podcast platform.

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Karen Ellis is the Director of the Alonzo and Althea Edmiston Center for the Study of the Bible and Ethnicity at Reformed Theological Seminary.

To learn more about Karen, visit: https://rts.edu/people/mrs-karen-ellis/

Andy Longwe is the minister of London City Presbyterian Church in the U.K

To learn more about Andy, visit: https://lcpc.org.uk/

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First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee, 

Our theme music was written and recorded by West Breedlove.

Our sound engineer is Dylan Thomas. 

Our host is Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer

Sara Kaitlin Van Puffelen is our executive producer. 

For more information about First Presbyterian Church, visit our website: https://1stpresbyterian.com/

First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee, 

Our sound engineers are Dylan Thomas and Caleb Woodall.

Sara Kaitlin Van Puffelen is our executive producer.

Our hosts are Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer and Joshua Adair.

For more information about First Presbyterian Church, visit our website: https://1stpresbyterian.com/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On part three of the conversation with Karen Ellis and Andy Longwe, Gabe and Randy discuss shame, grace, and having perspective on where we are at with Christ. This conversation is split into four parts. Be sure to go back and listen to the previous episodes, and don't forget to subscribe for the last installment!

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Karen Ellis is the Director of the Alonzo and Althea Edmiston Center for the Study of the Bible and Ethnicity at Reformed Theological Seminary.

To learn more about Karen, visit: https://rts.edu/people/mrs-karen-ellis/

Andy Longwe is the minister of London City Presbyterian Church in the U.K

To learn more about Andy, visit: https://lcpc.org.uk/

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First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee, 

Our theme music was written and recorded by West Breedlove.

Our sound engineer is Dylan Thomas. 

Our host is Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer

Sara Kaitlin Van Puffelen is our executive producer. 

For more information about First Presbyterian Church, visit our website: https://1stpresbyterian.com/

First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee, 

Our sound engineers are Dylan Thomas and Caleb Woodall.

Sara Kaitlin Van Puffelen is our executive producer.

Our hosts are Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer and Joshua Adair.

For more information about First Presbyterian Church, visit our website: https://1stpresbyterian.com/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Gabe continues his conversation with Karen Ellis, Andy Longwe, and Randy Nabors about The West and how American Christians can be more flexible.

This conversation has been split into four episodes, so be sure to subscribe to First Takes to catch the rest!

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Karen Ellis is the Director of the Alonzo and Althea Edmiston Center for the Study of the Bible and Ethnicity at Reformed Theological Seminary.

To learn more about Karen, visit: https://rts.edu/people/mrs-karen-ellis/

Andy Longwe is the minister of London City Presbyterian Church in the U.K

To learn more about Andy, visit: https://lcpc.org.uk/

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First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee, 

Our theme music was written and recorded by West Breedlove.

Our sound engineer is Dylan Thomas. 

Our host is Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer

Sara Kaitlin Van Puffelen is our executive producer. 

For more information about First Presbyterian Church, visit our website: https://1stpresbyterian.com/

First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee, 

Our sound engineers are Dylan Thomas and Caleb Woodall.

Sara Kaitlin Van Puffelen is our executive producer.

Our hosts are Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer and Joshua Adair.

For more information about First Presbyterian Church, visit our website: https://1stpresbyterian.com/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Gabe sits down with Karen Ellis, Andy Longwe, and Randy Nabors for a conversation about missions, outreach, and the American Church.

This conversation has been split into four episodes, so be sure to subscribe to First Takes to catch the rest!

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Karen Ellis is the Director of the Alonzo and Althea Edmiston Center for the Study of the Bible and Ethnicity at Reformed Theological Seminary.

To learn more about Karen, visit: https://rts.edu/people/mrs-karen-ellis/

Andy Longwe is the minister of London City Presbyterian Church in the U.K

To learn more about Andy, visit: https://lcpc.org.uk/

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First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee, 

Our theme music was written and recorded by West Breedlove.

Our sound engineer is Dylan Thomas. 

Our host is  Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer

Sara Kaitlin Van Puffelen is our executive producer. 

For more information about First Presbyterian Church, visit our website: https://1stpresbyterian.com/

First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee, 

Our sound engineers are Dylan Thomas and Caleb Woodall.

Sara Kaitlin Van Puffelen is our executive producer.

Our hosts are Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer and Joshua Adair.

For more information about First Presbyterian Church, visit our website: https://1stpresbyterian.com/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.