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1 Pres Pod
by First Presbyterian Church of Fort Smith
The 1 Pres Pod features weekly conversations about life and faith. Bringing our unique and local perspective to these conversations, we seek to expand understanding of and engagement with the life of faith. Episodes include "Rham Asks a Question," "You're Using it Wrong," and more.
Episodes
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Between Two Reverends: Friendship and Family in our Faith
Tasha and Phil discuss the ways spiritual friendships develop in faith communities and the power they have in our lives. Are we family to each other? Friends? Both? Their dog Maggie also makes a brief appearance.
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Know Your Neighbor: Undue Medical Debt
Tasha interviews Michelle Santoro, associate director of philanthropy for the organization Undue Medical Debt. Every year First Pres gives away 100% of the Christmas Eve offering to an organization that can make positive change in the community. This year, the Christmas Eve offering will go to...
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Masters of Divinity? Does the Old Testament Have Authority?
Tasha and Taylor discuss the end of Taylor's class on the Old Testament--what she learned from it and how it has affected her faith life. The two also discuss why the Old Testament matters and how it is actually a good thing that there are very few heroes in the Bible.
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Between Two Reverends: Practicing Gratitude
Tasha and Phil discuss how gratitude is part of the Christian walk. They share practices they use and the power of gratitude for our everyday living.
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Rham Asks a Question: How do I tell if it's God's will or my own?
Tasha and Rham talk about discernment. How do we discern if God is working in our highs and lows or if it was just us going off on our own? What can we ask ourselves to try to discern God's way for us a little better?
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Know Your Neighbor: St. John's Sack Lunch Program
Tasha interviews Jean Koljeski, co-director of the St. John's Sack Lunch Program. They discuss the history of the program, the need it meets, and how it has changed Jean's life and outlook. If you are concerned about food insecurity in our area, listen to this conversation to find out tangible…
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Masters of Divinity? How to Start the Day
Tasha and Taylor talk about what is taught in seminary. Then they share insights from a book Taylor is reading for a class on spiritual disciplines called Liturgy of the Ordinary by author Tish Harrison Warren.
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Between Two Reverends Spiritual but Not Religious
Tasha and Phil talk about how being "spiritual but not religious" has been the mainstay of religious shifts for the last 30 years but that mainstay seems to be shifting again. Generation Z appears to show themselves as a group who are interested in having both authentic faith and being a part of…
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Know Your Neighbor: Get to know Habitat for Humanity
Tasha meets with Joe Riddle, executive director of Habitat for Humanity, to learn what needs this not-for-profit meet in our community, what its values and goals are, and ways we can become involved.
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Rham Asks a Question: Is the world about to end?
Tasha talks with Rham as he brings a question lots of people are asking right now: Is the world about to end? Between dates set for the rapture and talk of end-time-signs, what are we to believe? What does scripture say? How can we respond?
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Masters of Divinity? Developing Your Spiritual Life
Taylor shares with Tasha the spiritual practices she has been learning about in her coursework this fall. The two discuss why developing spiritual practices (habits) is important and the ways it can change the way you live.
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Between Two Reverends: Circles of Connection
Ever wondered what two pastors talk about on their front porch? Between Two Reverends provides a window. In this episode Rev. Tasha and Rev. Phil Blackburn have a conversation about the concentric circles of our connection to others, where the gaps are, and what the church's role is.
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Know Your Neighbor: those without housing
Pastor Tasha has a conversation with Sharon Chapman, the executive director of Next Step Homeless Services. They discuss the need in Fort Smith, efforts Next Step makes to meet that need and the partnership between the two organizations.
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Rham Asks a Question "Is Tech Affecting our Souls?"
Rham and Tasha continue their series of conversations where Rham brings a question he's asking in his own life and a lively discussion follows. This episode's question is: Is my use of technology affecting my spiritual life and, if so, what can I do about it?"
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Masters of Divinity? The Old Testament and the Character of God
Pastor Tasha begins a new series with Taylor Kronberg, member of the church and church staff member, who just began her studies to become a pastor. That adventure will culminate in Taylor earning a "Masters of Divinity" degree. Join Tasha and Taylor in their monthly discussions of what Taylor is...
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Guest Eddie Donovan
Each year, FPC gives away 100% of its Christmas Eve offering to a local nonprofit. This year that nonprofit is the Fort Smith Boys Home! Pastor Tasha sits down with the Boys Home executive director Eddie Donovan to discuss the foster care needs in Arkansas, the role the Boys Home plays in meeting...
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Guest Maria Martinez
Pastor Tasha Blackburn and Emotional Wellness Coordinator Maria Martinez discuss mental health trends Maria is seeing in Fort Smith as well as tools for dealing with grief and anxiety during the holidays.
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Between 2 Pastors
The 1Pres Pod returns with a conversation between Tasha and Phil about being the church in times of upheaval.
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Jarred Rego: Citizenship on the Local Level
The 1PresPod has had a longer break than expected! The season kicks off next week with an episode of "Between Two Pastors" but, until then, get your juices flowing with this conversation between Pastor Tasha and member Jarred Rego as they talk politics--no, not THOSE politics--and how we can all...
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You're Using it Wrong: Souls
This week, Phil and Stephen discuss souls. Does everyone have one? What happens to them? Where do we go from here? Join us.
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Between Two Reverends: Prophetic Preaching
This week, Phil and Tasha talk about preaching hard texts and topics. Wha t should be covered in a sermon? How should we approach challenging issues? What's it like for a pastor to approach hard subjects with their congregation? We discuss this and more this week. Join us!
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Rham Asks a Question: Tasha turns the tables and asks Rham a question
As Rham nears his 4th year of sobriety, Tasha asks him what he’s learned about himself and about his faith.
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Some Good News with Michael Mings
Tasha has a conversation with Michael Mings, the mobility coordinator of Fort Smith. Michael shares details of a new children’s bike program here in town.
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Between Two Reverends: Talking Clergy with Kate Davis
This week Phil is joined by his good friend Kate Davis of the Seattle School of Theology and Psychology. Together they will talk about the unique challenges facing clergy in modern America, as well as how congregations can best support pastors in this challenging time.
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Between Two Reverends: Marriage!
This week Phil and Tasha talk about marriage and pre-marital counseling. What have they learned over the years? How does one apply their faith to their marriage? What happens in a pre-marital counseling session? These questions and more, this week!
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Rham Asks a Question: What the Hell?
Tasha and Rham discuss hell: What is it? Where is it? How do I stay out of it?
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Some Good News with Shea Foldvary
Tasha gets a good news story from the head of the Fort Smith United Way Shae Foldvary. His story focuses on the work of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Get ready to be surprised by its reach in our area!
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Between Two Reverends: conversations between Tasha and Phil Blackburn
Tasha asks Phil to share an update on his work with rural congregations: what he’s learned, what has surprised him, and what exciting opportunities are up next.
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Rham Asks a Question: Do I need to fix myself before I can help someone else?
Tasha and Rham talk about the journey of faith. Are you ever “finished” or an expert? When are you strong enough in your faith to, say…teach children’s Sunday School?
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Some Good News: with Maria Martinez
We are ending each month with some good news from our region. This month the good news comes from our own Maria Martinez, the emotional wellness coordinator at the church. Maria shares updates of what she’s been doing, what she’s learned, and a story of good news.
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You're Using it Wrong: Bible Translation
When someone says, "Let me tell you what the Bible says," what do they actually mean? This week, Stephen and Phil talk Bible translations and translation in general. Why are there so many translations of the Bible? Is there one that is "more right" than the others? How can we even begin to choose...
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It's Leeeeeennnnnttttt!
Lent has arrived once more. This week, Phil and Tasha talk about the significance of the season of Lent, what it means, and how it can shape us as followers of Jesus.
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Rham Asks a Question: All About Eve
Why don’t women seem more upset at Eve? Or are they? Should they be? Rham and Tasha discuss the first woman and all the flack she gets.
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Christmas and 2024
In this episode, Phil and Tasha take a look ahead to 2024 and what is in store for the 1 Pres Pod. Then they discuss Christmas and the Christmas season.
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God is Not...Religious
Wait, what?!?!?! Yes, that's right, God is not religious, so if you are someone who is saying, "I am not religious," congratulations, God is with you on this one.
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God is not...Capitalist
Did you think God was a capitalist? Probably not. So, why do we need to talk about it? Well, it's more insidious than you might imagine. Check it out.
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God is Not...American
This week Phil and Tasha continue their look at things God is not, with a conversation about God NOT having a nationality. What does that mean? How does it affect our discipleship? What hard choices does it mean for us?
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God is not...Nice
Wait, what? God isn't nice? What are we even doing here? IDK
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God is not...One of Us
This week Phil and Tasha talk about the risks we take when we imagine ourselves to be too similar to God. Building off the lyrics from the famous Joan Osborne song, they will talk about the perils of domestication, and the importance of awe and wonder.
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God is Not...Week 1
Let's spend some time doing something differently. Instead of talking about who and what God is, let's talk about who and what God is NOT. This is actually an ancient theological practice that is largely forgotten in modern theology. Talking about what God is not can help expand our understanding...
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Great Ends of the Church Week 6: The Exhibition of the Kingdom of Heaven to the world
Better late than never! Phil and Tasha wrap up their series on the Church's job description with this conversation about the Kingdom of Heaven. What exactly is the Kingdom of Heaven? How do we show it to the world? What does it mean for our lives? They will discuss these things + Taylor Swift....
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Special Edition: Troubles in the World...Again
Phil and Tasha are back but they are taking a break from the Great Ends of the Church to discuss the war in Israel. There will be no hot takes here, nor taking of sides. There will be no conversations about policies or tactics. Instead they talk about how we, as people of faith, can manage...
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The Great Ends of the Church Week 5: The Promotion of Social Righteousness
This week Phil and Tasha talk about what it means to engage our neighbors as the Church. We would probably title this "social justice" rather than "social righteousness" in today's world. This notion of engaging the world and coming alongside the powerless is complicated and fraught with...
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The Great Ends of the Church Week 4: The Preservation of the Truth
This week Phil and Tasha talk about truth. What is truth, in the Christian sense? The appropriate question for us, however, is WHO is truth? That would be Jesus. So listen in while they discuss what this means, how religion can get in the way, and what it means to carry this truth into the world.
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The Great Ends of the Church Week 3: The Maintenance of Divine Worship
This week Phil and Tasha talk about the importance of worship in the life of the church. In particular they discuss maintaining our worship's focus on God. They also talk about some of the things we get wrong when we think about worship, as well as how best to bring young children into worship.
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Great Ends of the Church Week 2: The Shelter, Nurture and Spiritual Fellowship of the Children of God
Join Phil and Tasha this week as they explore what it means to be "church" to one another. As they continue to discuss the Church's "job description" their focus this week is on shelter, nurture and spiritual fellowship. But what do those terms mean? How do we live them out? And what's at stake…
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The Great Ends of the Church Week 1: The Proclamation of the Gospel for the Salvation of Humankind
Phil and Tasha will be co-hosting this six week series on the Great Ends of the Church. Codified in 1910, the Great Ends are functionally the Church's job description. This week we look at the first End, the Proclamation of the Gospel for the Salvation of Humankind. How do we go about proclaiming...
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Rham and Rego Ask A Question: Are selections from Scripture actually Scripture?
Rham wonders about selections and compilations of Scripture. If we just get parts of the Bible, is that enough? Also, how does creativity and art influence our faith, and should it?
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Rham and Rego Ask A Question: What's with the secrets
The `1 Pres Pod is back!!! In August Phil will be joined by Jarred Rego and Rham Cunningham to kick around matters of faith. This week, Jarred wonders, "what is with the messianic secret in the Gospels? Why doesn't Jesus want people to know who he is? We will talk about this and more this week.
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Get to Know: Sarah Mings
This week Phil sits down with new Communications Director Sarah Mings. They discuss Sarah's story, her role at First Presbyterian and her first impressions.
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The 1 Pres Pod features weekly conversations about life and faith. Bringing our unique and local perspective to these conversations, we seek to expand understanding of and engagement with the life of faith. Episodes include "Rham Asks a Question," "You're Using it Wrong," and more.
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First Presbyterian Church of Fort Smith
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