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The Extra Point
by First Family Church
The Extra Point Podcast gives you more insight into the Sunday sermons from our pastors at First Family Church.
Episodes
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Spiritual Gifts Q&A (Part 2)
Three questions about spiritual gifts, natural abilities, and what it means to be available to the Holy Spirit.
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Spiritual gifts Q&A
A biblical look at prophecy, spiritual gifts, and why availability to the Holy Spirit matters more than defining your gift.
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Why a snake in John 3?
Discover why Jesus compared Himself to the bronze serpent and how this surprising image reveals the heart of the gospel.
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If God saves us, why do we still pray to be saved?
If God moves first in salvation, why does the Bible still call us to respond with repentance and faith?
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Should Christians retreat from culture or engage it?
How the incarnation gives Christians a biblical foundation for engaging culture with grace, truth, and confidence.
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John Series Preview + Future Temple Questions
A preview of our upcoming John series plus answers to thoughtful questions about the future temple and God's presence in the new creation.
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Could Exodus be pointing to spiritual gifts?
A look at how Bezalel and the tabernacle may foreshadow the Spirit's gifting of the church in the New Testament.
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Can God's Word really change you?
A biblical look at why God's Word is His primary means of transforming His people.
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How can you better understand the Bible?
A closer look at God's unchanging character in Exodus 32 and a practical Bible-reading habit that will help you see the bigger story of Scripture.
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Why doesn't hope disappoint?
Romans 5 reveals that the Christian life is anchored by hope from beginning to end.
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How should Christians think about assurance and the Sabbath today?
Addressing two questions about assurance of salvation and keeping the Sabbath.
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Why did God care so much about the High Priest’s clothes?
Why would God devote 57 verses to clothing? Slow down and discover that every thread, every stone, and every stitch was preaching theology.
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What makes a response to Jesus truly costly?
listen on apple podcastslisten on Spotify When we think of costly obedience, we often picture sacrifice we choose. But Scripture suggests our greatest acts of faith may be found in how we respond when suffering, loss, and disappointment choose us—and whether we continue to treasure Christ above...
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4 resources to help you understand the biblical covenants
listen on apple podcastslisten on Spotify Many believers know the stories of Scripture but struggle to see how they all fit together. Understanding God’s covenants reveals the Bible as one unfolding story of redemption, with every promise, law, and shadow ultimately pointing to Jesus Christ.
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Why did God tell Israel to abstain from intimacy before Mount Sinai?
listen on apple podcastslisten on Spotify One of the most surprising commands in Exodus 19 appears just before God descends upon Mount Sinai. Far from being a statement about sexuality, it reveals a deeper truth about consecration, priorities, and the holiness of the God who was about to meet His...
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What if the thing you’re avoiding is where God wants to grow you?
listen on apple podcastslisten on Spotify Growth rarely happens in the places where we feel strongest. Sometimes God uses our fears, our hesitations, and even the loving correction of others to reveal areas where He wants to deepen our faith and transform our character.
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Does the bitter water at Marah point to Christ?
listen on apple podcastslisten on Spotify The bitter waters at Marah reveal more than a moment of provision in the wilderness. As the story of Scripture unfolds, this passage begins to echo a greater pattern of grace, where God transforms bitterness through the remedy only He can provide.
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Why does God so often bring rescue through water?
listen on apple podcastslisten on Spotify The crossing of the Red Sea is more than a dramatic miracle story—it’s part of a much bigger pattern woven throughout Scripture. From Moses in the Nile to Israel passing through the sea, God repeatedly reveals Himself as the One who rescues His people...
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What really happens the moment you are saved?
listen on apple podcastslisten on Spotify Salvation feels like a simple moment of belief, but Scripture reveals something far deeper happening beneath the surface. What seems like one decision is actually a powerful sequence of God’s work from beginning to end.
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What's the deal with the donkey?
listen on apple podcastslisten on Spotify This week on the Extra Point podcast, Pastor Todd reflects on Exodus 13:13–14, showing how Jesus is the clean substitute for the unclean, then answers a question about approaching communion with confession, repentance, and trust in Christ.
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Can we say Psalm 134:2 is a command?
listen on apple podcastslisten on Spotify In this episode of The Extra Point, we explore whether Psalm 134’s call to lift our hands in worship still applies to believers today. Along the way, we uncover how small acts of surrender reveal deeper questions about authority, comfort, and obedience.
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Against All Gods #10 - Death of the Firstborn
listen on apple podcastslisten on Spotify In the final episode of the Against All Gods series, Todd unpacks the tenth plague—the death of the firstborn—and shows how it is both the climax of God’s judgment and the clearest picture of substitution in the Old Testament. He explains how Passover...
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Against All Gods #9 - Darkness
listen on apple podcastslisten on Spotify In this episode of Against All Gods, we examine the ninth plague and the profound darkness that fell over Egypt. More than a physical event, it reveals a deeper truth about God’s authority over creation and the reality of life apart from His light.
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Against All Gods #8 - Locusts
listen on apple podcastslisten on Spotify In this episode of Against All Gods, we explore the eighth plague and the devastating swarm of locusts in Exodus 10. More than destruction, this plague reveals a deeper biblical pattern—locusts as a warning of inevitable judgment and our need for…
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Against All Gods #7 - Hail & Fire
listen on apple podcastslisten on Spotify In episode seven of the Against All Gods series, Todd examines the plague of hail and fire and the powerful declaration that God raised Pharaoh up to display His glory. He shows how this plague reveals both judgment and mercy—and why fear of consequences…
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Against All Gods #6 - Boils
listen on apple podcastslisten on Spotify In episode six of the Against All Gods series, Todd explores the plague of boils and shows how God’s judgment moves from the environment to the human body itself. He explains why this plague exposes the myth of autonomy and reminds us that our bodies...
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Against All Gods #5 - Livestock
listen on apple podcastslisten on Spotify In episode five of the Against All Gods series, Todd explores the plague of livestock death and shows how God dismantled Egypt’s economic, military, and religious foundations in a single day. He challenges listeners to consider what their “livestock” is…
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Against All Gods #4 - Flies
listen on apple podcastslisten on Spotify In episode four of the Against All Gods series, Todd explores the plague of flies and the first moment God makes a visible distinction between Egypt and Israel. He explains how this reveals God’s covenant faithfulness and points forward to the doctrine of...
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Against All Gods #3 - Gnats
listen on apple podcastslisten on Spotify In episode three of the Against All Gods series, Todd explores the plague of gnats and the moment Pharaoh’s magicians declare, “This is the finger of God.” He explains why this marks a turning point in the plagues and what it reveals about God’s unmatched...
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Against All Gods #2 - Frogs
listen on apple podcastslisten on Spotify In episode two of the Against All Gods series, Todd examines the plague of frogs in Exodus 8 and shows how God exposed Egypt’s false goddess of fertility by turning a symbol of life into a source of torment. He challenges listeners to consider how good...
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Against All Gods #1 - Water to Blood
listen on apple podcastslisten on Spotify In this first episode of the Against All Gods series, Todd explores the first plague in Exodus—the Nile turning to blood—and shows how it was a direct judgment against Egypt’s gods and source of life. He challenges listeners to identify what they trust…
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Hidden gems of Psalm 16
listen on apple podcastslisten on Spotify Todd unpacks key phrases from Psalm 16—“the Lord is my portion” and “the boundary lines have fallen in pleasant places”—to show how David’s confidence was rooted not in circumstances but in God’s presence. He also shares practical ways believers can grow…
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Is "hosanna" a cry for help or a song of praise?
listen on apple podcastslisten on Spotify Todd explains the meaning of the Hebrew word hesed in Psalm 118 and clarifies why “hosanna” is not originally a word of praise but a plea for salvation. He shows how faith-filled petitions can sound like worship because they are directed to the right…
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What are the four pictures of the Holy Spirit?
listen on apple podcastslisten on Spotify Pastor Brett explores four biblical images of the Holy Spirit—dove, fire, oil, and wind—and explains what each reveals about His work in the life of a believer. From purity to transformation, these pictures help us understand both what God declares over…
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Are there 6 or 7 “I will” statements in Exodus 6?
listen on apple podcastslisten on Spotify Pastor Todd answers questions from Exodus 5–7 about why Moses’ objections end at a specific point and why different Bible translations list six or seven “I will” statements. He shows that behind the structure and wording is a powerful truth: God piles...
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What proves a messenger is truly from God?
listen on apple podcastslisten on Spotify Pastor Todd explores the signs given to Moses in Exodus 4 and asks whether there are similar signs that authenticate true gospel messengers today. He also traces a fascinating biblical word connection showing how Moses’ “heavy” mouth, Pharaoh’s “heavy”...
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Was Jesus in the burning bush?
listen on apple podcastslisten on Spotify Pastor Todd answers a question from Exodus 3 about whether Jesus appeared in the burning bush and why God revealed Himself the way He did. He explains the theology of theophany and shows that the moment is less about Moses’ insecurity and more about God’s...
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When should we stay put & when should we move forward?
listen on apple podcastslisten on Spotify Pastor Todd responds to a thoughtful question from Exodus 1 about discerning when faithfulness means staying put and when obedience requires movement. He also reflects on a simple phrase from Deuteronomy shared by his father that beautifully captures…
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How to read Exodus without getting lost
listen on apple podcastslisten on Spotify Pastor Todd answers three foundational questions about Exodus—its timeline, the Tent of Meeting versus the Tabernacle, and the reality of the supernatural. He explains how understanding genre, covenant context, and redemptive history helps believers read...
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How should scripture shape our worship?
listen on apple podcastslisten on Spotify Pastor Todd explains the difference between the regulative and normative principles of worship and why he confidently embraces the normative approach. He also unpacks fasting as a forgotten but biblical discipline that positions believers to hear the…
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How do we hold moral clarity without losing compassion?
listen on apple podcastslisten on Spotify Todd reflects on Psalm 139 and Sanctity of Life Sunday, explaining why David’s outrage at evil leads not to self-righteousness but to self-examination. He also shares why he feels a pastoral responsibility to address the value of human life every year…
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And the winner is...
listen on apple podcastslisten on Spotify Pastor Todd gives the answers to a trivia question from this past weekend and answers a thought provoking question from a 10-year-old about cancer, COVID, and suffering.
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Does “if” mean “since” in Genesis 28:20-21?
listen on apple podcastslisten on Spotify Does Jacob’s repeated use of “if” in Genesis 28 mean he’s negotiating with God? In this episode, Todd explains why the Hebrew context shows Jacob isn’t bargaining at all—he’s responding covenantally to promises God has already made, and that helps us…
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Ask the Pastors - 5 leftover questions
listen on apple podcastslisten on Spotify Pastor Todd wraps up the final episode of 2025 by answering five leftover questions from Ask the Pastors—covering election and evangelism, biblical discernment, political influencers, the Middle East, and prayer for church leaders.
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What do Christians not believe about the Trinity?
listen on apple podcastslisten on Spotify Pastor Todd clarifies two common but unbiblical views of the Trinity—one that goes too far and one that falls too short. By examining tritheism and modalism, he helps believers better understand the beauty, coherence, and necessity of the biblical…
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2 Advent applications
listen on apple podcastslisten on Spotify Pastor Todd reflects on the covenantal sweep of Luke 1 and shows why God often works slowly, purposefully, and over centuries. He explains how Advent trains us to wait—both for Christ’s first coming remembered and His second coming anticipated.
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"Is celebrating Christmas pagan?" + book recommendation
listen on apple podcastslisten on Spotify Todd explains why the idea that Christmas is a pagan holiday is historically inaccurate and why Christians have biblical freedom either to celebrate or abstain. Using early church evidence and Romans 14, he helps believers approach the season with…
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Do I have to go to seminary in order to be "sent"?
listen on apple podcastslisten on Spotify In this week's Extra Point, Todd tackles a question he gets all the time: Do you really need seminary to be “sent”? He breaks down what churches actually look for, why training matters, and how calling and competency fit into the picture. Tune in for a...
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How can you spot an ear-tickling preacher?
listen on apple podcastslisten on Spotify In this episode, Todd walks through seven diagnostic questions from 2 Timothy 4 that help believers discern between faithful, text-driven preaching and teaching that merely scratches itching ears. These practical markers equip believers to cling to truth…
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How do we expect the unexpected?
listen on apple podcastslisten on Spotify Pastor Todd shares three key words—Word, Time, and Waves—that help us posture our hearts for the manifest presence of God. Learn how to anticipate the Spirit’s movement without trying to manufacture it.
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The Extra Point Podcast gives you more insight into the Sunday sermons from our pastors at First Family Church.
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