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First and Main
by Debbie Farthing & Lauren Foshee
First and Main is your avenue to living well. Have you ever wanted a biblical coach or mentor? Look no further! In the busyness of your everyday life, we're here to meet with you and pass along some of the insights and wisdom we've gained over the years. On First and Main, we'll connect you to some of the insightful and inspiring people in our world. Each episode we'll share personal stories, practical help and timeless principles to help you live at your best. Listen today and let's start tackling life together! Contact us @ [email protected]
Episodes
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Episode 60: How To Live a Fully Empowered Life
True empowerment comes from God. It's not about self-confidence, it's about God's confidence. Join Debbs, Lauren and special guest, Pastor Annika Murray, as they discuss what it really means to live a life - FULLY EMPOWERED.
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Episode 59: Rainbows In The Night: A Special Edition Interview with Debbs
Step into the vibrant world of 'Rainbows in the Night' in this exclusive podcast interview with Debbs. Tune in and let her words paint a vivid picture that will stay with you long after the final chapter. Hear about the inspiration behind her new book and peek behind the scenes to get a taste of...
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Episode 58: Deeper Devotion
Together, let's venture further into the heart of what it means to surrender our lives to God's will. It's more than a commitment; it's a lifestyle of deeper devotion, unyielding faith, and total surrender. We'll explore the challenges and blessings of letting go of our plans to embrace God's…
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Episode 57: What Are You Devoted To?
In a world of distractions, find clarity about what matters most. After a 6-month hiatus, we're thrilled to announce our return. This season, we're delving into what it means to live a life fully devoted to God. The truth is we are all devoted to something! The question is, 'What are we devoted...
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Episode 56: Help Wanted: Understanding The Fruit Of The Spirit
Do you want to be more loving...more patient...more self-controlled? It begins with understanding the FRUIT of the Spirit. Today's episode will give you fresh insight into why we need the fruit of the Spirit and how to have more of it!
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Episode 55: Help Wanted: Understanding the Gifts of the Holy Spirit
How well do you understand spiritual gifts? In today's podcast Debbs and Lauren discuss the difference between motivational, manifestation and ministry gifts. God's gifts benefit us and others. In fact, the more familiar you are with the way God works, the more opportunities you'll have to…
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Episode 54: A Conversation with Pastor Nick Hindle
Join Debbs and Lauren as they sit down with Ps. Nick Hindle to talk about the Holy Spirit. Ps. Nick loves helping people grow and he always brings rich perspective and insights to any discussion. Today's podcast is packed with so many moments you won't want to miss!
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Episode 53: Help Wanted: Understanding The Works of The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is such an essential part of our Christian walk, it makes sense to really understand who he is and how he operates. In this episode, Debbs and Lauren discuss specific ways the Holy Spirit wants to operate in your life. If you allow him to do the work he really wants to do, there...
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Episode 52: Help Wanted: Hearing The Holy Spirit's Voice
One of the questions people ask the most is, “How do I hear the Holy Spirit?". Join Debbs and Lauren as they share practical tips on hearing the Holy Spirit's voice, as well as some practical safeguards to use when learning to discern His voice.
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Episode 51: Help Wanted: Getting To Know The Holy Spirit
We will NEVER live God's way without The Holy Spirit. Whether we are facing a situation, navigating a season, making a decision, or needing the energy or resources to tackle the day…The Holy Spirit has promised to help us, every single day. In this episode, get to know Him better, as Lauren and...
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Episode 50: Stay On Track
It’s a new year and we're sharing a few foundational principles to help you set the course for the rest of your year. For many, January is the foundation December successes are built on. But, what would a truly successful end of the year look like? What if you accomplished lots of good things…
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Episode 49: Something Good Is Coming!
Do you need a breakthrough in a situation? Well...something good is coming! It's Christmas time after all. In our last episode, we talked about elevating our expectations and anticipating what God has for us. In today's episode, let your faith be stirred as you hear from our friend, Pastor Andi...
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Episode 48: Cultivate Your Faith
A key to living well is cultivating a biblical perspective in every area of life. Wherever you are in life today, you can start planting seeds in the soil of your need and trust God to do what He says He’ll do. As you apply God’s wisdom, it's so important to continue cultivating your faith and...
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EPISODE 47: Politics & Voting - Cultivating A Kingdom Perspective
What kind of things have had the most influence on your political views? Election time can be an unnerving time for many. Between all the ads, social media posts and the feelings we may have about the impact an election may have on our nation and us individually, we thought it would be a good…
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Episode 46: Cultivating Good Habits
Habits Matter! Even the smallest, tiniest, babiest habit can put wind in your sail or an anchor on your tail. If you want to learn practical ways to cultivate good habits this episode is for you. John Maxwell says, “When we are foolish, we want to conquer the world. When we are wise, we want to...
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Episode 45: Cultivating A Blessed Life Financially
Do you know how to thrive, even in tough financial and economic times? In this episode, Debbs and Lauren sit down with special guest, Bill Farthing, to talk about finances from a biblical view. From budgeting to money saving tips, this episode is packed with biblical principles and practical tips...
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Episode 44: Discover Your Parenting Superpower!
In the last episode, Debbs shared that prayer is "First and Main" in cultivating an environment where kids thrive. In this episode, she passes along specific ways the Holy Spirit taught her to pray for her son. Get ready to not only be equipped with a great prayer strategy, but amazed by the...
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Episode 43: Cultivating An Environment Where Kids Thrive
This will help your kids more than any other thing you do. In this episode, Debbs shares something that will shape them, protect them and connect them to inconceivable blessings and the great news is every parent can do it! Most of us would agree that there are many factors that influence a…
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Episode 42: Cultivating Health: Spiritually & Physically
Are you ready to get serious about cultivating a healthier lifestyle? In the episode, Debbs and Lauren sit down with special guest, Brittany Longshore, to talk about cultivating health: both spiritually and physically. Brittany's story is sure to inspire you to not only dream about a healthier…
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Episode 41: Cultivating A Positive Attitude
How’s your attitude been lately? How about when you face a setback or when something unexpected happens? Our attitude is something that will naturally decline without continual cultivation. In this episode, Debbs and Lauren talk about some practical ways to cultivate a good attitude.
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Episode 40: Whatever You Cultivate Dominates
In this episode, Debbs and special guest Annika Murray, talk about the biblical principle of cultivating, as well as the law of seedtime and harvest. Annika shares practical ways this principle has been applied in her own life to cultivate peace, along with some very specific ways to start...
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Episode 39: Cultivate It
We all want to flourish in life. We dream about it. The question is, are we really prepared to put in the work & time needed for that to happen? The truth is, there’s no drive-thru line to a great marriage and no miracle pill that’ll make us skinny and fit. Some things in life are only attainable...
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Episode 38: Living In Confidence
Do you feel confident in one area of your life and then not confident in another? If so, you are not alone. In this episode Lauren talks about where confidence comes from, how to keep it, and what happens if you have lost it! Having confidence is part of living well; so if this is an area in your...
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Episode 37: You Steer Where You Stare
Have you ever heard the phrase, "You steer where you stare"? It's true! In this episode, Debbs talks about the importance of keeping our eyes on the road marked out for us. She also shares one practical way that'll keep anyone from driving their life into a ditch.
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Episode 36: Getting Unstuck & Staying Unstuck
If you are feeling STUCK in any area of your life right now, this podcast is for you! In this episode, Debbs and Lauren talk about their own "stuck" experiences and share 4 practical things to help you move past defeat into victory. They also share some additional take-aways from John 5, the…
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Episode 35: It's Your Turn
Everyone of us will face times in our lives when we find ourselves wanting something and waiting for it, hoping we’ll be next. In this episode, Debbs and Lauren have a special message to share with you. If you've ever felt stuck this podcast will help you.
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Episode 34: Brake Before You Break
Feeling stressed? If so, you’re not alone! When it comes to living well our mental health matters! In this episode, we sat down with special guest, Professional Pastoral Counselor, Jessica Banner, MS., to talk about this area of our lives: what it means to be mentally healthy, common stressors,...
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Episode 33: Rocking Church Life
In this episode Debb's and Lauren, along with two special guests, are talking about the importance of attaching our lives to something that matters. We believe one of those things is THE CHURCH. Whether you are actively engaged in church life or are someone who’s disengaged, today's conversation…
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Episode 32: Rocking Your Seasons - Foundations for navigating the seasons of your life.
Have you ever heard the saying, “timing is everything”? Have you ever struggled to understand what God is doing or His timing? If so, this episode if for you! Seasons are a normal part of life and Debb's and Lauren want to help you ROCK yours. John Maxwell says, "the wrong action at the wrong…
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Episode 31: Rocking Your Friendships - Foundations for developing and nurturing "Life-giving" friendships
Debbs and Lauren sit down with some girlfriends to talk about friendship. We believe we all want to have good friends, but struggle at times to find deep and meaningful friendships. Life is hectic for most of us and finding good friendships while living in such a driven, hurried society can be...
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Episode 30: Pop Up On Main with Ps. Andy & Lesley Smith
In this episode, Debbs invites Pastors Andy and Lesley Smith to share their testimony on how God brought their marriage from ROCKY to ROCKING! This (married) power couple divorces each other and a year later begins to wonder if they made a mistake. As God works to redeem their marriage, he…
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Episode 29: Rocking Your Relationship - Foundations for a Healthy Relationship
Join Debbs, Lauren and a few of their friends as they talk about marriage. They're talking about expectations, communication, personalities and more. In this episode, Pastors Nick and Danielle Hindle, along with Marriage Coach and Counselor, Wanda Collins share personal insights and practical…
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Episode 28: What's YOUR Project Possible?
Have you ever secretly wondered what life could look and feel like if you allowed yourself to dream big? Join Debbs, Lauren and special guest, Executive Coach Karen Hilton, as they explore this idea. This episode is full of personal insights and fresh perspectives to help you imagine possibilites...
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Episode 27: All's Well That Begins Well
Most of us have good intentions, but oftentimes we lack the practical strategies to help us accomplish more. In this episode, Debbs and Lauren pass along four practical things they've learned to help you reach the higher heights of a First and Main way of life…a lifestyle full of vitality, joy,...
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Episode 26: The After Effect
Small steps can lead to inconceivable outcomes; things like: healing, renewed hope, better relationships, greater confidence and the enrichment of others. Join Debbs and Lauren as they talk with special guest, Milton Torres, about their own steps of faith and the after effects.
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Episode 25: A First & Main Way Of Life
This is our first episode of 2022 and Debb's is BACK!! We're really excited about SEASON 2.0 UNSCRIPTED...To kick it off, we're circling back to where we FIRST began, talking about having a First and Main lifestyle. If you want to live a higher quality life, if you want your life to be meaningful...
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Episode 24: All's Well That Ends Well
As we wrap up our year, Lauren talks about endings and how to end well. In this episode, she gives two practical ways to help you end your year well. This episode will help you reflect back on the past year and give it closure as the new one approaches. How we end anything sets the tone for how…
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Episode 23: Peace-FULL Holidays
In this episode Lauren and special guest, Annika Murray, talk about practical ways to experience a Peace-Full holiday season.
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Episode 22: The Recipe For Being Happy
It’s Thanksgiving week and in the spirit of that, we want to help you prepare a dish! We are sharing the recipe for being happy. In the last two episodes we began talking about the relational dimension of our lives and discussed the fact that a key to becoming relationally healthy actually begins...
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Episode 21: How Relationally Healthy Are You?
We all need healthy, supportive, nurturing relationships and genuine connection with the people around us. Lauren and special guest, Theresa Vaughn, Director of Influencers Counseling and Care Department, talk about the relational dimension of our lives and some practical tips for having great...
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Episode 20: Relational Wellness - What is it and how to have it!
We all need healthy, supportive, nurturing relationships and genuine connection with the people around us. Lauren and special guest, Theresa Vaughn, Director of Influencers Counseling and Care Department, talk about the relational dimension of our lives and some practical tips for having great...
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Episode 19: Habits For A Healthier You (Part 2)
In this episode Lauren continues talking with special guest, Pastor Roger Mileham, about healthy habits and scriptural principles for honoring God with your body. Pastor Roger is a leadership expert, an author, and a certified coach who shares biblical truth, personal stories and his expertise on...
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Episode 18: Habits For A Healthier You (Part 1)
In this episode Lauren talks with special guest, Pastor Roger Mileham, about healthy habits and scriptural principles for honoring God with your body. Pastor Roger is a leadership expert, an author, and a certified coach who shares biblical truth, personal stories and his expertise on developing...
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Episode 17: Spiritual Training and A Gift For You!
Lauren invites Erin Freeman to join her in "The Roundabout" where they go roundabout a special topic. In the episode, they discuss how to train spiritually and deliver practical ways to grow in faith as they share their own faith stories... they even share a special gift just for you!
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Episode 16: Thriving on the Narrow and Difficult Path.
How do we know which avenue to take in life? What is the path to living well and how do we stay on it? In this episode, Annika fills in for Debbs and chats with Lauren about living the life God has intended us to live.
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Episode 15: The ONE fundamental THING TO LIVING WELL - Do You have it?
Join Debbs and Lauren as the talk about how to make good choices and practice great habits. If you need help exercising control over yourself (be it your thoughts, your impulses, your words, or your actions) THIS episode is for you! We're talking about the ONE THING fundamental to living well.
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Episode 14: The "Attitude" Roundabout (Part 2)
Join Debbs and Lauren for part 2 of this special episode called the Roundabout. Tune in to hear from our special guests as we talk more about attitude. They'll answer questions, share insights and tips they've learned.
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Episode 13: The "Attitude" Roundabout (Part 1)
Join Debbs and Lauren for a special episode called the Roundabout. Tune in to hear from our special guests as we talk more about attitude. They'll answer questions, share insights and tips they've learned.
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Episode 12: Attitude Adjustment - This Is The Good Life (Part2)
Did you know attitude is one of the biggest difference makers in determining the kind of life you have? Join Debbs and Lauren as they talk about four more attitudes that produce true happiness and satisfaction in our lives.
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Episode 11: Attitude Adjustments - This Is The Good Life (Part 1)
Did you know attitude is one of the biggest difference makers in determining the kind of life you have? Join Debbs and Lauren as they talk about four specific attitudes that produce true happiness and satisfaction in our lives.
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First and Main is your avenue to living well. Have you ever wanted a biblical coach or mentor? Look no further! In the busyness of your everyday life, we're here to meet with you and pass along some of the insights and wisdom we've gained over the years. On First and Main, we'll connect you to some of the insightful and inspiring people in our world. Each episode we'll share personal stories, practical help and timeless principles to help you live at your best. Listen today and let's start tackling life together! Contact us @ [email protected]
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Debbie Farthing & Lauren Foshee
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