First Open Bible Podcast

People don’t trust the Church like they used to. Instead of trying to make the Church look better, we are encouraging people to actually be better. More honest. More accountable. More like Jesus in how we live, not just what we say. We are going to lean into the tension instead of avoiding it. Topics we will be stepping into include: Church hurt and disappointment Hypocrisy and the gap between what we say and how we live Shallow faith versus real discipleship Personal responsibility in representing Jesus well What authentic, everyday faith actually looks like The tone we are aiming for: Honest, not defensive Convicting, but not condemning Hopeful, not heavy We are not here to criticize the Church as an institution. We are calling ourselves and our people higher. This starts with us.

People don’t trust the Church like they used to. Instead of trying to make the Church look better, we are encouraging people to actually be better. More honest. More accountable. More like Jesus in how we live, not just what we say. We are going to lean into the tension instead of avoiding it. Topics we will be stepping into include: Church hurt and disappointment Hypocrisy and the gap between what we say and how we live Shallow faith versus real discipleship Personal responsibility in representing Jesus well What authentic, everyday faith actually looks like The tone we are aiming for: Honest, not defensive Convicting, but not condemning Hopeful, not heavy We are not here to criticize the Church as an institution. We are calling ourselves and our people higher. This starts with us.

People don’t trust the Church like they used to. Instead of trying to make the Church look better, we are encouraging people to actually be better. More honest. More accountable. More like Jesus in how we live, not just what we say. We are going to lean into the tension instead of avoiding it. Topics we will be stepping into include: Church hurt and disappointment Hypocrisy and the gap between what we say and how we live Shallow faith versus real discipleship Personal responsibility in representing Jesus well What authentic, everyday faith actually looks like The tone we are aiming for: Honest, not defensive Convicting, but not condemning Hopeful, not heavy We are not here to criticize the Church as an institution. We are calling ourselves and our people higher. This starts with us.

People don’t trust the Church like they used to. Instead of trying to make the Church look better, we are encouraging people to actually be better. More honest. More accountable. More like Jesus in how we live, not just what we say. We are going to lean into the tension instead of avoiding it. Topics we will be stepping into include: Church hurt and disappointment Hypocrisy and the gap between what we say and how we live Shallow faith versus real discipleship Personal responsibility in representing Jesus well What authentic, everyday faith actually looks like The tone we are aiming for: Honest, not defensive Convicting, but not condemning Hopeful, not heavy We are not here to criticize the Church as an institution. We are calling ourselves and our people higher. This starts with us.

People don’t trust the Church like they used to. Instead of trying to make the Church look better, we are encouraging people to actually be better. More honest. More accountable. More like Jesus in how we live, not just what we say. We are going to lean into the tension instead of avoiding it. Topics we will be stepping into include: Church hurt and disappointment Hypocrisy and the gap between what we say and how we live Shallow faith versus real discipleship Personal responsibility in representing Jesus well What authentic, everyday faith actually looks like The tone we are aiming for: Honest, not defensive Convicting, but not condemning Hopeful, not heavy We are not here to criticize the Church as an institution. We are calling ourselves and our people higher. This starts with us.

This series explores what it looks like to follow Jesus steadily, faithfully, and day after day in a culture obsessed with quick results and instant success. Topics we will be stepping into include: • Church hurt and disappointment • Hypocrisy and the gap between what we say and how we live • Shallow faith versus real discipleship • Personal responsibility in representing Jesus well • What authentic, everyday faith actually looks like The tone we are aiming for: Honest, not defensive Convicting, but not condemning Hopeful, not heavy We are not here to criticize the Church as an institution. We are calling ourselves and our people higher. This starts with us.

This series explores what it looks like to follow Jesus steadily, faithfully, and day after day in a culture obsessed with quick results and instant success. Series Focus: • Staying when it would be easier to quit • Trusting God when the outcome isn’t immediate • Choosing obedience in the ordinary • Building a faith that lasts

This series explores what it looks like to follow Jesus steadily, faithfully, and day after day in a culture obsessed with quick results and instant success. Series Focus: • Staying when it would be easier to quit • Trusting God when the outcome isn’t immediate • Choosing obedience in the ordinary • Building a faith that lasts

This series explores what it looks like to follow Jesus steadily, faithfully, and day after day in a culture obsessed with quick results and instant success. Series Focus: • Staying when it would be easier to quit • Trusting God when the outcome isn’t immediate • Choosing obedience in the ordinary • Building a faith that lasts

This series explores what it looks like to follow Jesus steadily, faithfully, and day after day in a culture obsessed with quick results and instant success. Series Focus: • Staying when it would be easier to quit • Trusting God when the outcome isn’t immediate • Choosing obedience in the ordinary • Building a faith that lasts

Discipleship is more than simply attending church—it’s a journey of transformation, surrender, and growth. True discipleship touches every area of our lives: our thoughts, behaviors, relationships, and emotional health. Throughout this series, we’ll explore how following Jesus brings freedom, healing, and restoration.

Discipleship is more than simply attending church—it’s a journey of transformation, surrender, and growth. True discipleship touches every area of our lives: our thoughts, behaviors, relationships, and emotional health. Throughout this series, we’ll explore how following Jesus brings freedom, healing, and restoration.

Discipleship is more than simply attending church—it’s a journey of transformation, surrender, and growth. True discipleship touches every area of our lives: our thoughts, behaviors, relationships, and emotional health. Throughout this series, we’ll explore how following Jesus brings freedom, healing, and restoration.

Discipleship is more than simply attending church—it’s a journey of transformation, surrender, and growth. True discipleship touches every area of our lives: our thoughts, behaviors, relationships, and emotional health. Throughout this series, we’ll explore how following Jesus brings freedom, healing, and restoration.

Discipleship is more than simply attending church—it’s a journey of transformation, surrender, and growth. True discipleship touches every area of our lives: our thoughts, behaviors, relationships, and emotional health. Throughout this series, we’ll explore how following Jesus brings freedom, healing, and restoration.

Discipleship is more than simply attending church—it’s a journey of transformation, surrender, and growth. True discipleship touches every area of our lives: our thoughts, behaviors, relationships, and emotional health. Throughout this series, we’ll explore how following Jesus brings freedom, healing, and restoration.

Discipleship is more than simply attending church—it’s a journey of transformation, surrender, and growth. True discipleship touches every area of our lives: our thoughts, behaviors, relationships, and emotional health. Throughout this series, we’ll explore how following Jesus brings freedom, healing, and restoration.

Discipleship is more than simply attending church—it’s a journey of transformation, surrender, and growth. True discipleship touches every area of our lives: our thoughts, behaviors, relationships, and emotional health. Throughout this series, we’ll explore how following Jesus brings freedom, healing, and restoration.

Journey to the Nativity is a Christmas series that draws modern-day applications to the prophecy and story of Jesus’ birth. With breathtaking scenery and thought-provoking scenarios, people will be invited into the trip of a lifetime, headed toward our Savior. Filmed in the Rocky Mountains, this Christmas series will help us  pause and consider their lives as it relates to the story of Jesus’ birth. 

Journey to the Nativity is a Christmas series that draws modern-day applications to the prophecy and story of Jesus’ birth. With breathtaking scenery and thought-provoking scenarios, people will be invited into the trip of a lifetime, headed toward our Savior. Filmed in the Rocky Mountains, this Christmas series will help us  pause and consider their lives as it relates to the story of Jesus’ birth. 

Journey to the Nativity is a Christmas series that draws modern-day applications to the prophecy and story of Jesus’ birth. With breathtaking scenery and thought-provoking scenarios, people will be invited into the trip of a lifetime, headed toward our Savior. Filmed in the Rocky Mountains, this Christmas series will help us  pause and consider their lives as it relates to the story of Jesus’ birth. 

Journey to the Nativity is a Christmas series that draws modern-day applications to the prophecy and story of Jesus’ birth. With breathtaking scenery and thought-provoking scenarios, people will be invited into the trip of a lifetime, headed toward our Savior. Filmed in the Rocky Mountains, this Christmas series will help us  pause and consider their lives as it relates to the story of Jesus’ birth. 

At First Open Bible, we believe God is calling us to grow alongside our community—becoming a multi-generational and multi-cultural church where everyone can experience the love of Christ in a welcoming family. Our “Make Room” campaign is about more than buildings; it’s about creating space for people to encounter Jesus, form meaningful relationships, and raise up the next generation of believers.

At First Open Bible, we believe God is calling us to grow alongside our community—becoming a multi-generational and multi-cultural church where everyone can experience the love of Christ in a welcoming family. Our “Make Room” campaign is about more than buildings; it’s about creating space for people to encounter Jesus, form meaningful relationships, and raise up the next generation of believers.

At First Open Bible, we believe God is calling us to grow alongside our community—becoming a multi-generational and multi-cultural church where everyone can experience the love of Christ in a welcoming family. Our “Make Room” campaign is about more than buildings; it’s about creating space for people to encounter Jesus, form meaningful relationships, and raise up the next generation of believers.

At First Open Bible, we believe God is calling us to grow alongside our community—becoming a multi-generational and multi-cultural church where everyone can experience the love of Christ in a welcoming family. Our “Make Room”campaign is about more than buildings; it’s about creating space for people to encounter Jesus, form meaningful relationships, and raise up the next generation of believers.

Honor is a forgotten virtue in today's culture - but biblically, it is a key that unlocks God's blessings, favor, and presence in our lives. This series will explore what honor looks like in Scripture, why it matters to God, and how embracing honor in every area of life positions us to walk in greater freedom, authority, and blessing.

Honor is a forgotten virtue in today's culture - but biblically, it is a key that unlocks God's blessings, favor, and presence in our lives. This series will explore what honor looks like in Scripture, why it matters to God, and how embracing honor in every area of life positions us to walk in greater freedom, authority, and blessing.

Honor is a forgotten virtue in today's culture - but biblically, it is a key that unlocks God's blessings, favor, and presence in our lives. This series will explore what honor looks like in Scripture, why it matters to God, and how embracing honor in every area of life positions us to walk in greater freedom, authority, and blessing.

Honor is a forgotten virtue in today's culture - but biblically, it is a key that unlocks God's blessings, favor, and presence in our lives. This series will explore what honor looks like in Scripture, why it matters to God, and how embracing honor in every area of life positions us to walk in greater freedom, authority, and blessing.

This series is for anyone who has ever walked through something hard and wondered: “Can anything good come from this?” Inspired by the “Nothing Is Wasted” movement and the testimony of Davey Blackburn, this series invites us to see pain not as the end of our story—but often the very place where God begins something brand new. Whether your pain is still fresh or hidden under years of silence, this is a season of healing, redemption, and holy purpose. We’re learning to stop asking “Why did this happen?” and start asking “God, what are You doing with this?” So come as you are. Bring your questions. Bring your grief. Bring your story. Because with Jesus… nothing is wasted.

This series is for anyone who has ever walked through something hard and wondered: “Can anything good come from this?” Inspired by the “Nothing Is Wasted” movement and the testimony of Davey Blackburn, this series invites us to see pain not as the end of our story—but often the very place where God begins something brand new. Whether your pain is still fresh or hidden under years of silence, this is a season of healing, redemption, and holy purpose. We’re learning to stop asking “Why did this happen?” and start asking “God, what are You doing with this?” So come as you are. Bring your questions. Bring your grief. Bring your story. Because with Jesus… nothing is wasted.

This series is for anyone who has ever walked through something hard and wondered: “Can anything good come from this?” Inspired by the “Nothing Is Wasted” movement and the testimony of Davey Blackburn, this series invites us to see pain not as the end of our story—but often the very place where God begins something brand new. Whether your pain is still fresh or hidden under years of silence, this is a season of healing, redemption, and holy purpose. We’re learning to stop asking “Why did this happen?” and start asking “God, what are You doing with this?” So come as you are. Bring your questions. Bring your grief. Bring your story. Because with Jesus… nothing is wasted.

This series is for anyone who has ever walked through something hard and wondered: “Can anything good come from this?” Inspired by the “Nothing Is Wasted” movement and the testimony of Davey Blackburn, this series invites us to see pain not as the end of our story—but often the very place where God begins something brand new. Whether your pain is still fresh or hidden under years of silence, this is a season of healing, redemption, and holy purpose. We’re learning to stop asking “Why did this happen?” and start asking “God, what are You doing with this?” So come as you are. Bring your questions. Bring your grief. Bring your story. Because with Jesus… nothing is wasted.

This series is for anyone who has ever walked through something hard and wondered: “Can anything good come from this?” Inspired by the “Nothing Is Wasted” movement and the testimony of Davey Blackburn, this series invites us to see pain not as the end of our story—but often the very place where God begins something brand new. Whether your pain is still fresh or hidden under years of silence, this is a season of healing, redemption, and holy purpose. We’re learning to stop asking “Why did this happen?” and start asking “God, what are You doing with this?” So come as you are. Bring your questions. Bring your grief. Bring your story. Because with Jesus… nothing is wasted.

This series is for anyone who has ever walked through something hard and wondered: “Can anything good come from this?” Inspired by the “Nothing Is Wasted” movement and the testimony of Davey Blackburn, this series invites us to see pain not as the end of our story—but often the very place where God begins something brand new. Whether your pain is still fresh or hidden under years of silence, this is a season of healing, redemption, and holy purpose. We’re learning to stop asking “Why did this happen?” and start asking “God, what are You doing with this?” So come as you are. Bring your questions. Bring your grief. Bring your story. Because with Jesus… nothing is wasted.

This series is for anyone who has ever walked through something hard and wondered: “Can anything good come from this?” Inspired by the “Nothing Is Wasted” movement and the testimony of Davey Blackburn, this series invites us to see pain not as the end of our story—but often the very place where God begins something brand new. Whether your pain is still fresh or hidden under years of silence, this is a season of healing, redemption, and holy purpose. We’re learning to stop asking “Why did this happen?” and start asking “God, what are You doing with this?” So come as you are. Bring your questions. Bring your grief. Bring your story. Because with Jesus… nothing is wasted.

This series is for anyone who has ever walked through something hard and wondered: “Can anything good come from this?” Inspired by the “Nothing Is Wasted” movement and the testimony of Davey Blackburn, this series invites us to see pain not as the end of our story—but often the very place where God begins something brand new. Whether your pain is still fresh or hidden under years of silence, this is a season of healing, redemption, and holy purpose. We’re learning to stop asking “Why did this happen?” and start asking “God, what are You doing with this?” So come as you are. Bring your questions. Bring your grief. Bring your story. Because with Jesus… nothing is wasted.

This series is for anyone who has ever walked through something hard and wondered: “Can anything good come from this?” Inspired by the “Nothing Is Wasted” movement and the testimony of Davey Blackburn, this series invites us to see pain not as the end of our story—but often the very place where God begins something brand new. Whether your pain is still fresh or hidden under years of silence, this is a season of healing, redemption, and holy purpose. We’re learning to stop asking “Why did this happen?” and start asking “God, what are You doing with this?” So come as you are. Bring your questions. Bring your grief. Bring your story. Because with Jesus… nothing is wasted.

This inspiring series will bring to life the incredible stories of biblical heroes who demonstrated unwavering courage, faith, and obedience in the face of impossible challenges. This series empowers us to recognize the same transformative spiritual power available to us today, encouraging us to overcome obstacles and live victoriously.

This inspiring series will bring to life the incredible stories of biblical heroes who demonstrated unwavering courage, faith, and obedience in the face of impossible challenges. This series empowers us to recognize the same transformative spiritual power available to us today, encouraging us to overcome obstacles and live victoriously.

This inspiring series will bring to life the incredible stories of biblical heroes who demonstrated unwavering courage, faith, and obedience in the face of impossible challenges. This series empowers us to recognize the same transformative spiritual power available to us today, encouraging us to overcome obstacles and live victoriously.

This inspiring series will bring to life the incredible stories of biblical heroes who demonstrated unwavering courage, faith, and obedience in the face of impossible challenges. This series empowers us to recognize the same transformative spiritual power available to us today, encouraging us to overcome obstacles and live victoriously.

There is significance in our spiritual armor not only to withstand the onslaughts of the enemy and but also to overturn the tendencies of the carnal mind. This series will deliver a clear, scriptural presentation on the biblical definition of spiritual warfare - what it is and what it is not. Armed with the knowledge of who you are in Him, you will be dressed and dangerous to the works of darkness, unflinching in the face of conflict, and fully equipped to take the offensive opposition from your spiritual foe.

There is significance in our spiritual armor not only to withstand the onslaughts of the enemy and but also to overturn the tendencies of the carnal mind. This series will deliver a clear, scriptural presentation on the biblical definition of spiritual warfare - what it is and what it is not. Armed with the knowledge of who you are in Him, you will be dressed and dangerous to the works of darkness, unflinching in the face of conflict, and fully equipped to take the offensive opposition from your spiritual foe.

There is significance in our spiritual armor not only to withstand the onslaughts of the enemy and but also to overturn the tendencies of the carnal mind. This series will deliver a clear, scriptural presentation on the biblical definition of spiritual warfare - what it is and what it is not. Armed with the knowledge of who you are in Him, you will be dressed and dangerous to the works of darkness, unflinching in the face of conflict, and fully equipped to take the offensive opposition from your spiritual foe.

There is significance in our spiritual armor not only to withstand the onslaughts of the enemy and but also to overturn the tendencies of the carnal mind. This series will deliver a clear, scriptural presentation on the biblical definition of spiritual warfare - what it is and what it is not. Armed with the knowledge of who you are in Him, you will be dressed and dangerous to the works of darkness, unflinching in the face of conflict, and fully equipped to take the offensive opposition from your spiritual foe.

There is significance in our spiritual armor not only to withstand the onslaughts of the enemy and but also to overturn the tendencies of the carnal mind. This series will deliver a clear, scriptural presentation on the biblical definition of spiritual warfare - what it is and what it is not. Armed with the knowledge of who you are in Him, you will be dressed and dangerous to the works of darkness, unflinching in the face of conflict, and fully equipped to take the offensive opposition from your spiritual foe.

There is significance in our spiritual armor not only to withstand the onslaughts of the enemy and but also to overturn the tendencies of the carnal mind. This series will deliver a clear, scriptural presentation on the biblical definition of spiritual warfare - what it is and what it is not. Armed with the knowledge of who you are in Him, you will be dressed and dangerous to the works of darkness, unflinching in the face of conflict, and fully equipped to take the offensive opposition from your spiritual foe.

There is significance in our spiritual armor not only to withstand the onslaughts of the enemy and but also to overturn the tendencies of the carnal mind. This series will deliver a clear, scriptural presentation on the biblical definition of spiritual warfare - what it is and what it is not. Armed with the knowledge of who you are in Him, you will be dressed and dangerous to the works of darkness, unflinching in the face of conflict, and fully equipped to take the offensive opposition from your spiritual foe.