1 Pres Pod
795 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThe 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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Sanctuary Worship 8-7-22
August 07, 2022 17:03 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MB"The Sound of Inevitability" Rev. Phillip Blackburn Sanctuary Worship 8-7-22 www.1pres.org/giving
Wait...What? Preaching, Discipleship and the Book of Jonah
August 05, 2022 00:17 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBDuring August our podcast will echo our sermon series and focus on the Book of Jonah. In episode one Tasha and Phil look at verses 1-3 of chapter 1 of Jonah. We talk about the call of the prophet, what it means to heed or flee that call, and what Jonah's story has to do with our own. Join us!
Rham Asks a Question: How do we have consistent spiritual practices?
July 22, 2022 14:00 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBThose of us who follow Jesus know we should be more disciplined in prayer, scripture reading and more. But how do we do this? What difference does it make? Are we thinking too small with our understanding of practicing our faith?
Sanctuary Worship 7-17-22
July 17, 2022 15:46 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MB"Reframe" Paige McCain Sanctuary Worship 7-17-22 www.1pres.org/giving
Rham Asks a Question: How do we get along at home?
July 15, 2022 14:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBIn a brief episode, Phil and Rham talk about getting along at home when there are big differences in faith practices, values or politics. There are no easy answers, but perhaps some basic principles can help folks bridge divides in their own household.
Sanctuary Worship 7-10-22
July 10, 2022 15:49 - 40 minutes - 37 MB"It Is Not Good" Creation: Week 5 Rev. Tasha Blackburn www.1pres.org/giving
Rham Asks a Question: How do we invite people to church?
July 08, 2022 19:17 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBThis week we celebrate Rham's second sobriety anniversary. Then, we talk about inviting people to church. Why is it so hard? How should we do it? What are the barriers people experience?
Presby-Who: The Trinity
June 09, 2022 15:47 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MBWho or what is God? Since the beginning of faith, much less Christianity, humans have sought an answer to this question. For those of us who call ourselves "Christian," the answer is God is Triune. We believe in a God who is Father, Son and Holy Spirit. In this episode Tasha and Phil take a closer look at this ancient belief and discuss what it means for us today. Join us.
Sanctuary Pentecost Worship 6-5-22
June 05, 2022 17:17 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MB"Chaos Theory" Next: Week 6 Rev. Phillip Blackburn Sanctuary Pentecost Worship 6-5-22
Presby-Who: The Christian Life
June 03, 2022 15:00 - 27 minutes - 25.8 MBChristianity is communal. There is no other way around it. This week, Phil and Tasha talk about what it means, exactly, for us to think of ourselves as a people rather than a group of individuals. They reflect on the ways the Church does this well and poorly. And they talk about the many ways the Church was organized to foster a sense of unity and shared purpose.
Heaven and Hell: Three Images for Heaven
June 01, 2022 17:43 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBPastor Tasha and Jan wrap up the Heaven and Hell series looking at three images Jesus uses for Heaven: kingdom of God, resurrection of the body, and new creation.
Sanctuary Worship 5-29-22
May 29, 2022 16:54 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MB"Picking Up the Mantle" Next: Week 5 Rev. Tasha Blackburn Sanctuary Worship 5-29-22 www.1pres.org/giving
Presby-Who: The Life to Come
May 27, 2022 19:57 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBSo, what comes next? After we are finished here, what does the Reformed faith teach us to expect? In this episode Phil and Tasha talk about heaven, hope, and the nature of Jesus' promises. Finally, they discuss the difference between trust and control. Join us!
Heaven and Hell: Heaven and the Book of Revelation
May 25, 2022 18:43 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBThe Book of Revelation is known for many things, but what is not fully appreciated is the glimpse it offers us of heaven. This week, Phil and Jan talk about 5 "values" or "vibes" which Revelation attaches to heaven. So, what did John experience in his Revelation, and what can it tell us about what may be to come? Who will be there? What will be we be doing? What glimpses of it can we find today? Join us.
Sanctuary Worship 5-22-22
May 22, 2022 17:13 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB"In Defense of the Boring Bits" Next: Week 4 Rev. Phillip Blackburn Sanctuary Worship 5-22-22
Heaven and Hell—What do Reformed Christians believe about hell?
May 20, 2022 12:00 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBThis week Pastor Tasha shares what Presbyterians and other Reformed Christians believe about hell. This includes rethinking some assumptions both Christians and non-Christians make about hell. This is the third episode of three-part series.
Presby-Who: Predestination
May 18, 2022 20:04 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBIf anyone knows anything about Presbyterian theology, it is the term "predestination." But what does that really mean? Does it mean God controls all aspects of our lives? Does it matter what I do in my life? Is it even Biblical? In this episode Tasha and Phil tackle the tricky topic of predestination and make the case that you might want to reconsider this ancient but misunderstood Christian doctrine.
Sanctuary Worship 5-15-22
May 15, 2022 16:54 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MB"Blended Family" Next: Week 3 Rev. Tasha Blackburn Sanctuary Worship 5-15-22
Heaven and Hell Part Two
May 13, 2022 14:52 - 32 minutes - 30.5 MBTasha and Jan discuss hell as we read about it in the New Testament. What hell does Jesus talk about? What is the devil's role? And what does sulphur have to do with anything? This and more are included in the conversation which is part two of three episodes on hell.
Presby-Who: Human Sin
May 11, 2022 14:00 - 25 minutes - 24.1 MBOk, this may not sound like much fun, but it's really important! This week, Phil and Tasha talk about human sin and its ramifications for our faith. What does it mean to be created in God's Image? What is total depravity? Are things hopeless(No!)? Join us for this important episode of Presbyterian-Who!
Sanctuary Worship 5-8-22
May 08, 2022 16:50 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB"Don't Look Up" Next: Week 2 Rev. Phillip Blackburn Sanctuary Worship 5-8-22
Heaven and Hell: hell as we find it in the Old Testament
May 06, 2022 15:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBPastor Tasha and member Jan Stech discuss what ancient Jews believed after heaven, hell, and the afterlife. Spoiler Alert: you mind be surprised.
Presbyterian-Who? Is God in charge of...everything?
May 04, 2022 17:48 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBPresbyterian theology dates back almost 500 years! Even if you are not a Presbyterian, you might be interested in some traditional Presbyterian ideas and how those relate to us today. In this new series, Phil and Tasha talk about some of the core beliefs of Presbyterians. This week they talk about God's Providence. To what degree is God acting in our lives and in the world? If something bad happens, is God punishing us? If something good happens, is God rewarding us? If you are curiou...
Sanctuary Worship 5-1-22
May 01, 2022 17:01 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB"Wait Here" Next: Week 1 Rev. Tasha Blackburn Sanctuary Worship 5-1-22
The Pastor's Bookshelf: The Witness of Religion in an Age of Fear by Michael Kinnamon
April 27, 2022 18:48 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBHave you ever noticed how scared everyone is? We are inundated with news, entertainment and information which is designed to induce fear. This is not good for us and has a spiritual consequence. Fear poisons our relationships with other people and our inner life. So, what are we to do? Michael Kinnamon addresses this in his book and Phil and Rebekah are here to chat about it. Join us.
Sanctuary Worship 4-24-22
April 24, 2022 16:53 - 46 minutes - 43.1 MBI'm a Christian, and I vote." Rev. Phillip Blackburn Sanctuary Worship 4-24-22
The Pastor's Bookshelf: If God is Love, Don't be a Jerk by John Pavlovitz
April 20, 2022 17:36 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBThis week our book takes a strong stance against conservative/evangelical Christianity in America. Pavlovitz offers an alternative Christianity but does he throw the baby out with the bath water? Phil and Rebekah talk about the strengths and weaknesses of Pavlovitz's argument via conversations about religion, the Church and the nature of human sin. Check it out.
Sanctuary Worship- Easter Sunday
April 17, 2022 17:01 - 51 minutes - 48.1 MB"Tomorrow" Rev. Phillip Blackburn Sanctuary Worship- Easter Sunday 4-17-22
Mindful Mornings: Week 7
April 14, 2022 14:15 - 10 minutes - 9.52 MBMindful Mornings: Week 7 4-14-22
Palm Sunday Worship 4-10-22
April 10, 2022 16:51 - 42 minutes - 39.8 MB"Caution" Sign Posts: Week 6 Rev. Tasha Blackburn Palm Sunday Sanctuary Worship 4-10-22
Faith: Life with Elly Gibbons
April 08, 2022 14:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBPastor Tasha has a conversation with Elly Gibbons on her life of faith in seven questions. The two cover topics of loss, moving forward, and roosters made of bread.
Mindful Mornings: Week 6
April 07, 2022 14:00 - 7 minutes - 6.77 MBMindful Mornings: Week 6 Lenten Worship 4-7-22
The Pastor's Bookshelf: The Seven Storey Mountain by Thomas Merton
April 06, 2022 18:44 - 30 minutes - 28.5 MBThis week, Phil and Rebekah discuss Thomas Merton's spiritual classic, "The Seven Storey Mountain." Distilling a 460 page book into a 30 minute podcast takes some doing, so don't expect a thorough discussion of the book as a whole. Instead, we will talk about the ways in which some of Merton's ideas about the Christian life are relevant (or not) to us. How do we live comfortable yet faithful lives? What is the purpose of our lives? What does it mean to contemplate Scripture? We talk abo...
Sanctuary Worship 4-3-22
April 03, 2022 16:59 - 51 minutes - 48.1 MB"Rest Area" Sign Posts: Week 5 Rev. Tasha Blackburn Sanctuary Worship 4-3-22
Mindful Mornings: Week 5
March 31, 2022 14:16 - 9 minutes - 9.07 MBMindful Mornings: Week 5 Lenten Worship 3-31-22
The Pastor's Bookshelf: The Great Emergence
March 30, 2022 15:04 - 24 minutes - 23 MBWhat on earth is going on? If it seems like everything in the world is in tumult and that dramatic change continues to roll over us in waves, then fear not, Phyllis Tickle tells us we are not crazy because big change is happening. Her book, "The Great Emergence," asserts that the Church is in the midst of once-every-500 year revolution. In this podcast, Phil and Rebekah give a brief overview of Tickle's book and talk about what on earth is happening in the world! Join us.
Sanctuary Worship 3-27-22
March 27, 2022 16:56 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB"Yield!" Sign Posts: Week 4 Rev. Carol Clark Sanctuary Worship 3-27-22
Mindful Mornings: Week 4
March 24, 2022 14:00 - 8 minutes - 7.54 MBMindful Mornings: Week 4 Lenten Worship 3-24-22
Sanctuary Worship 3-20-22
March 20, 2022 17:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MB"Scenic Overlook" Rev. Tasha Blackburn Sanctuary Worship 3-20-22
Faith:Life with Merelyn Aubrey
March 17, 2022 21:01 - 30 minutes - 28.6 MBPastor Tasha has a conversation with Merelyn Aubrey about her faith from suburban Hunter, Arkansas, to now.
Mindful Mornings: Week 3
March 17, 2022 14:20 - 10 minutes - 9.31 MBMindful Mornings: Week 3 Lenten Worship 3-17-22
Sunday School: The Pastor's Bookshelf
March 15, 2022 18:56 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBDuring the season of Lent Phil will be reading a book a week about faith. This week, he reports on The Pilgrim's Compass by Paul Lang. Together with special guest Rebekah Martin, Phil talks about thinking about our faith as a pilgrimage or journey. Phil and Rebekah also talk about the tools we have for the journey, the ways we encounter God in our lives, and the ways in which our struggles are a source of growth. Join us.
Sanctuary Worship 3-13-22
March 13, 2022 16:45 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MB"Stop" Sign Posts: Week 2 Rev. Phillip Blackburn Sanctuary Worship 3-13-22
Faith:Life with Ed Nugent
March 10, 2022 21:25 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBEd shares his faith with Tasha in seven questions or less.
Mindful Mornings: Week 2
March 10, 2022 15:13 - 9 minutes - 8.51 MBMindful Mornings: Week 2 Lenten Worship 3-10-22
Ten Commandments: Do not covet
March 08, 2022 17:29 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBThis is it! The Ten Commandments pod wraps up with a conversation about coveting. We are told not to covet our neighbor's house, wife, donkey, ox, land or anything else. Seems simple enough, yet, as always, getting to the heart of the commandment takes some work and asks some difficult questions of believers. Join Phil and Ken as they look into coveting, neighbors and...family heirlooms????
Sanctuary Worship 3-6-22
March 06, 2022 17:55 - 49 minutes - 46.1 MB"Turn Around" Sign Posts: Week 1 Rev. Tasha Blackburn Sanctuary Worship 3-6-22 www.1pres.org/giving
What do we do with this war?
March 04, 2022 16:38 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBThis week, Tasha and Phil talk about how we can process the stories and images we are seeing from the tragic war in Ukraine. How do we, as Christians, spiritually respond? How should we shape our prayers? Is there anything we can do? Please join us for this special edition of the 1 Pres Pod.
Mindful Mornings: Week 1
March 03, 2022 15:11 - 9 minutes - 8.88 MBMindful Mornings: Week 1 Lenten Worship 3-3-22
Ash Wednesday Worship
March 03, 2022 00:49 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MBAsh Wednesday Worship Rev. Phillip Blackburn March 2, 2022