FPC Conversations

In today's FPC conversation, Jamie Franklin and Dan Kimball sit down with Mark and Sandy Ruiz who have been a part of First Pres for many years. Shortly after Mark retired from a long career in education, he began to prepare for a bucket list trip to walk the famous pilgrimage trail Camino de Santiago. However, God's timeline was not the same as Mark's and he and Sandy share the circumstances that caused a delay in his trip and the spiritual journey leading up to, and eventually completing the 500-mile trek. Please enjoy today's conversation.

In today's episode, Dan Kimball leads a conversation with Linda Osborne, a long-time FPC member who was called to the country of Albania- At first short term and eventually was led to move there full-time.  Linda was recently in Fresno for a short break where Dan and Linda had a chance to talk about her own journey and her love for the people of Albania.We hope you enjoy today's conversation.

In today's episode, Jill Freeman has a conversation with Kaylee Ruiz who shares her story of how a simple invitation from a friend led her to faith, her calling into a career as a genetic counselor, and some of the ups and downs of her faith journey. We hope you enjoy today's conversation with Jill and Kaylee.

In today's episode, Dan Kimball has a conversation with Pat and Allison Alexander who share about Pat's health diagnosis that led to a recent lung transplant and the lessons learned along the way. Pat and Allison are honest about the ups and downs of this health journey and we hope you enjoy getting to know them better.

In today's episode, you are going to go on a journey to different parts of the world as Jamie Franklin talks with Bill Briggs. Bill has been a part of FPC for many years, and has lived a full life of adventure, travel, lifelong learning and service... All while facing physical challenges and learning about his own faith and trusting in God along the way. Bill's story is a fascinating real-life adventure, and we hope you enjoy getting to know him better.

In today's episode, you are going to meet three High School students at First Pres. Ava Crantz, Nick Sterling, and Rebekah Vaccaro join Dan Kimball to talk about campus culture and faith, some of the current challenges they face, as well as give an honest perspective of navigating school both during and after the global pandemic. We hope you enjoy this insightful conversation.

Today’s podcast is in honor of Rev Dr. H Spees who tragically passed on this month. We are all grieving his loss, along with his family, and are holding onto the hope of the Gospel, “Though he dies, yet he will live.”  The interview with H Spees and Randy White was recorded last month, and we are publishing it with the permission of his family, because we all long to hear H’s voice again, to benefit from his insight and vision, and to enjoy his warmth and his humor. In this podcast you’ll hear the quintessential H. What a gift he was to our congregation, and his influence continues. 

In today's episode, our conversation is led by Jill Freeman where you are going to meet and learn about Bikere Ikoba. Bikere will share her story of listening to God's call that brought her to Fresno to volunteer with the Pink House Program, as well as how she sees God working in her life and through her call to career and service.

In today's episode, you are going to meet and learn more about Jameson White who currently serves as the Executive Director of Fresno/Madera Youth For Christ. Jameson grew up at First Pres and because of his own personal experience with a campus ministry, he is giving back by living out his passion for wanting every kid to have the opportunity to know God's saving love for them in Jesus. Jameson will also share a recent experience where God showed up for him. We hope you enjoy today's conversation with Jameson White and Jamie Franklin.

In today's episode, you are going to hear the story of Bob and Jan Parkman, two people who have been a part of FPC for a very long time. The Parkmans have a unique story of how they met and how they have found a way to use encouragement to others as a part of their faith journey.