FPC Conversations

In today’s episode, you will meet Melanie Franz, who has been a part of FPC for most of her life. She has blessed many people of all ages and stages by serving in a variety of ministries throughout the years. Melanie and her husband Jim have faithfully followed their call to build deep relationships with people and share their love for Jesus in their daily lives. Melanie joined Dan Kimball for a conversation about mentorship, evangelism, and how the Lord has given her opportunities to share her faith with others. She is insightful and honest, and I we hope you enjoy this conversation with Melanie Franz.

In this episode, we’re getting to know Brad Stevens, who has been a faithful behind-the-scenes servant in our community for several years.  Brad sat down with Dan Kimball for a conversation about his career as a police officer in Fresno; mentors who have influenced his faith, both as a cop and in life; and how he wanted to “stay in the game” post-retirement.  Brad talks about why he is excited about the Men’s Ministry at First Pres and how the Lord is working in him during this season of life. We hope you will enjoy today's conversation with Brad Stevens.

In today’s episode, you get to meet Dave and Kim Peltola. They joined Jamie Franklin and Dan Kimball for a fun and uplifting conversation about how they met, sought the Lord as newlyweds, the connections that pointed them to FPC, and how they have obeyed the Lord’s call for them to serve behind the scenes. Dave and Kim also share honestly about the new season of life they are experiencing and listening for God’s call to say yes to things that might seem uncomfortable. Enjoy this conversation with the Peltolas.

In today’s episode, you are going to get to know our Minister of Congregational Care, Jamie Mack, and her husband, Randy, two people who are partners in family, ministry, and life. They share about how they met, their commitment to the Lord’s call in their lives, and their passion for creating community and building relationships with people in the neighborhoods they have lived. The Macks have quickly become a blessing to our community, and I am confident you’re going to enjoy getting to know Jamie and Randy.

In November 2025, First Pres sent a team of 32 Men of different ages and stages from Fresno to Tijuana, where they partnered with Doxa, a house-building Ministry in Mexico. During this 4-day trip, the team was tasked to build three houses for families in need, as well as being exposed to what God is currently doing in this area through this ministry. In today's episode, Dan Kimball and Jamie Franklin lead an insightful conversation with 6 of the guys who were a part of that team. They share some of what they did, how they bonded together, some miracles they witnessed, and how the trip impacted their faith. Please enjoy hearing from this team.

Joshua and Kim Salven sit down with Dan and Suzanne Kimball to talk about the unique way the Lord brought them together, some of their own challenges before they met, and their call to service and careers. The Salvens have a deep faith and share about their passions, kids, and following God's call in their relationship and careers. I am confident you’re going to enjoy getting to know Joshua and Kim. We hope this and all our conversations inspire you to take some time on Sundays or during the week to get to know the people in the pews.

In this episode, you’ll get to know Koby Johns, who has been a part of the First Pres community for many years. Koby joined Dan Kimball for an engaging conversation about his call to ministry, how the lord led him to become a firefighter, and how he has navigated some faith challenges. Koby talks honestly about what brings him joy in this season of life. Enjoy today's conversation with Koby Johns.

In this conversation, you will meet Ethan Andrews, one of the First Pres young adults. Ethan joined Dan Kimball and Jamie Franklin for a conversation about moving to Fresno for work, how he found First Pres and made it his church home, his joy in meeting and interacting with people, how he has made a health diagnosis an opportunity, and his involvement in launching the young adult ministry at FPC. We hope you enjoy hearing Ethan’s story and getting to know him better.

In this episode, you will meet Dianne McKneely, a woman with a heart of service and a prayer warrior. Dianne and her husband, Jerry have been a part of First Pres for several years, and Dianne has faithfully followed her call to prayer ministry and obedience, sharing how the Lord speaks to her and through her to others. Dianne joins Dan Kimball & Jamie Franklin for a conversation about being a part of a flying family, working with youth late in life, her calling to prayer ministry, running a Bed and Breakfast, and how the Lord is stirring in her in this season of life. Dianne is warm, insightful and honest, and I know that you are going to enjoy this conversation with Dianne McKneely.

In today’s episode, you will meet two global workers who have blended their careers as doctors with their profound love for Jesus. Dan Kimball and Jamie Franklin were able to catch up with them during a visit in Fresno. You’ll hear about their faith background, call to the medical field, and their journey to move across the globe to share the love of God.