Go Be the Church

By First Christian ChurchReligion & Spirituality Christianity

Go Be the Church episodes

July 08, 2025 5. Relentlessly Praising Jesus: The Story Behind First's Debut Worship Song
Today's episode is a special one. We're celebrating the release of the official studio recording of All That You Have Grown: a powerful and deeply personal worship song written by First Christian Church's Creative Arts Pastor, Jared Prince. With your host, Eric Friedman, dive into the story behind the song and get a peek into the creative process that brought it to life.
It's a journey of reflection, surrender, and the quiet, faithful work of God growing beauty out of brokenness.
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47 min
June 24, 2025 4. Abiding with Christ: Performance Driven or Presence Seeking?
In this episode, we’re diving deep into one of the most vital aspects of the Christian life — abiding in Jesus. What does it truly mean to remain connected to the True Vine? How do we stay spiritually rooted in a world full of distractions, stress, and spiritual dryness? Today, we’re not only going to unpack what Jesus meant in John 15 when He said, 'Abide in me, and I in you', but we’ll also share practical tools and rhythms that can help you cultivate a life of daily connection with Christ. Whether you’re feeling spiritually vibrant or you're in a season of disconnect, this conversation is for you. So grab your Bible, maybe a journal, and let’s explore together how we can walk more closely with the One who gives us life, fruitfulness, and joy.
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49 min
June 10, 2025 3: Black History is Gospel History: The Chicken & the Pig
Juneteenth — a day of freedom, resilience, and remembrance. But what does it mean for the Church? What does it look like to truly pursue racial reconciliation in a way that reflects the heart of Jesus?
Today, we’re not pulling punches. We’re exploring the legacy of slavery, the Church’s silence — and sometimes complicity — and how we, as followers of Christ, can be part of God's redemptive work in our generation.
This isn’t just a history lesson. It’s a call to action, to empathy, to justice, and above all — to love. So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s have the conversation the Church needs to have.
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1 hr 8 min
June 10, 2025 Black History is Gospel History: The Chicken & The Pig.
Juneteenth — a day of freedom, resilience, and remembrance. But what does it mean for the Church? What does it look like to truly pursue racial reconciliation in a way that reflects the heart of Jesus?

Today, we’re not pulling punches. We’re exploring the legacy of slavery, the Church’s silence — and sometimes complicity — and how we, as followers of Christ, can be part of God's redemptive work in our generation.

This isn’t just a history lesson. It’s a call to action, to empathy, to justice, and above all — to love. So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s have the conversation the Church needs to have.
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Copyright 2025 First Christian Church, Champaign, IL.
1 hr 13 min
May 27, 2025 2: Holy Spirit or Hype? Making Sense of His Power, Presence, and Purpose.
Today we’re talking about the Holy Spirit—how different Christians understand Him, and more importantly, how we can actually live with the Spirit day to day. Whether you’ve grown up in a charismatic church or barely heard much about the Holy Spirit at all, this episode is for you. We’re not here to debate—we’re here to explore the beauty and mystery of the Spirit, and to invite Him into our everyday lives. So whether you’re driving, folding laundry, or on a walk, let’s lean in together and make space for the Spirit to speak.
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Copyright 2025 First Christian Church, Champaign, IL.
1 hr 15 min
May 13, 2025 1: Christian Life Outside of Church: What It Really Looks Like.
Go Be the Church. It's not just the name of our podcast, it's the benediction we give every week at First Christian Church in Champaign, Illinois. Have you ever stopped to ask yourself, "What does that even mean? What does it actually look like to be the Church once we walk out those doors?" Join us as we talk about that in Episode One and give you some practical tools to be the church where you live, work, and play.
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Copyright 2025 First Christian Church, Champaign, IL.
47 min
May 06, 2025 Episode 0. The Why Behind the Go Be the Church Podcast.
In this introductory episode, you'll meet some of our hosts and get to learn the why behind this podcast.
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20 min