FPC Conversations

Randy joined Dan Kimball for a conversation about how he continues to live into God’s calling in this season of his life, navigating the sudden loss of a best friend, and about his new novel, Consummation.

In this week's episode, you will get to know Scott and Wendy Norvell. Scott and Wendi sat down with Dan Kimball and Jamie Franklin to discuss their faith backgrounds, how they met, their call to serve in the church, the things they are passionate about, and the lessons they are learning together about grief, loss, and how God is currently stirring in them. I think you are going to enjoy getting to know Scott and Wendi Norvell in our recent FPC Conversation.

In today’s episode, you are going to meet the 2025 Summer Staffers. This group of 6 young adults has made a huge impact on our ministries and families at First Pres. Dan Kimball sat down with the summer staff for a conversation about their own faith stories, how they were called to serving at FPC, things they learned through the program, and how they are each growing in their walk with the Lord. We hope you enjoy getting to know our 2025 Summer Staff.

In today’s episode, you will meet Forest and Lynnese Castle, who joined Jamie Franklin and Dan Kimball for an uplifting conversation about how they met, sought the Lord as a young couple, listened to God’s call in their professional and personal lives, as well as their commitment to sharing God’s love along the way. The Castles have a huge heart for sharing Jesus with others and loving their neighbors. Forest and Lynnese also share honestly about the various seasons in their ministry lives and listening to God’s plan for them. Please enjoy this episode with the Castles.

This week, in our 51st episode, you get to hear from a true behind-the-scenes servant, Ataloa Woodin. For the past 11 years, Ataloa has been serving as the Administrator to the pastors at FPC, and recently she has moved into the position of the Business Director. Ataloa not only has some incredible insights on working behind the scenes at FPC, but she also has served in a pastor role for some local churches and ministries in and around our community. Ataloa joins Dan & Suzanne Kimball for a conversation about growing up in the mission field, things that have shaped her faith, the joy of serving others, and how the Lord is stirring in her in the various seasons of life. Please enjoy today's conversation with Ataloa.

In this episode, you get to hear from our Senior Pastor’s other half, Diane Vaccaro. She might be known to you, but have you heard her testimony? Diane sat down with Dan & Suzanne Kimball for a fun and insightful conversation about her faith background, impactful moments that shaped her faith, family, motherhood, and her partnership with Jeremy. Please enjoy today's conversation with Diane.

In this episode, you get to meet Olivia Mannix, one of the young adults at FPC who works in the medical field. She’s married to Connor, a Navy Pilot.  Olivia sat down with Jamie Franklin and Dan Kimball for an insightful conversation about her faith background, how she left Fresno and came back, her call to the medical field, and how she navigates life as a military spouse. Please enjoy today's conversation with Olivia.

Paul and Lori Meadors sat down with Dan Kimball and Jamie Franklin for a fun and insightful conversation on how they met, their faith, things they are passionate about, and lessons they are learning together about parenthood, careers, God, and each other. I'm confident you are going to enjoy today's conversation with the Meadors.

Jean Chaffee spent 28 years as a teacher and principal of a K-8 school and In 1987, following her marriage to Paul Chaffee, Jean Chaffee became involved in the Fresno Chaffee Zoo as a zoo docent. Following that, Jean spent over 30 years staying active in sharing her faith, serving others, traveling, and pursuing one of her biggest passions of wildlife and a deep appreciation of God's creatures. Jean talks with Dan Kimball and Jamie Franklin about how she began writing children’s books, traveling, and her commitment to serving the neighbors around First Pres. Enjoy this fun and insightful conversation with Jean Chaffee.

In this episode, Sophia Steele, FPC’s high school minister joins Dan Kimball and Jamie Franklin, where she shares openly and honestly about the impact of growing up at First Pres, faith questions that have challenged her, and some of the people who influenced and helped her grow closer to God. As you will hear, Sophia has a huge heart for the Lord. She talks about her calling to the church staff and what she is learning as she works with high school students. Please enjoy getting to know Sophia Steele!