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Quest for Faith

80 episodes - English - Latest episode: 23 days ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings

First Christian Church of Norman is a community joined together in a reverent, thoughtful, loving quest for faith. This weekly podcast will bring together ministers, church members, special guests, music and musicians, and members of the community to share their respective thoughts and reflections on life in the context of our shared journey.

Christianity Religion & Spirituality Society & Culture Philosophy christian christian church church david spain first christian church norman quest for faith shannon cook tom lyda
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Episodes

The Holy Thursday Revolution

March 28, 2024 17:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

Rev. Shannon Cook shares Diana Butler Bass' words on a table centered Maundy Thursday.

Simplifying: Lenten Practices for Families

March 14, 2024 17:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

Rev. Shannon Cook reads from Traci Smith's book Faithful Families: For Lent, Easter, and Resurrection.

Worship & Wonder Insights

February 22, 2024 18:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MB

The positive effects of Worship & Wonder at First Christian Church

Listen, Learn, Discern, Decide

February 07, 2024 21:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

Looking back and ahead with the President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

A Beanpod...Cast

January 13, 2024 23:45 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB

34 years of beans and serving those in need.

Thanks: A Reading from Anne Lamont

November 23, 2023 18:00 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MB

Rev. Shannon Cook reads part of Anne Lamott's Help, Thanks, Wow: The Three Essential Prayers

Introducing Eula Hledik, Director of Children's Ministries

November 09, 2023 18:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MB

Rev. Shannon Cook introduces FCC's new Director of Children's Ministries, Eula Hledik.

Stewardship: Why, How, Who

October 12, 2023 17:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

Why give to the church and how do you give?

God Can't

September 28, 2023 17:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MB

How to believe in God and love after tragedy, abuse, and other evils.

Who Is Thomas Oord?

August 31, 2023 18:31 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

David and Tom tell us about a author/speaker who will visit FCC Norman.

Reconstructing Faith Vocabulary

August 17, 2023 17:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MB

Author, Tiffany Brooks, talks about finding ways to talk about faith that makes sense to a reconstructed faith.

Mission Trip recap: Part Two

July 27, 2023 17:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

Mission trip attendees recap the hospitality they received.

Puerto Rico Mission Trip Recap

July 13, 2023 17:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MB

Shannon and youth recap their time in Puerto Rico.

Norman State of Homelessness

May 25, 2023 17:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

April Dosier, addresses facts and fiction regarding homelessness in Norman.

Spiritual Anxiety

May 11, 2023 17:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MB

How the church can contribute to spiritual anxiety and how to heal.

Paradigms of the Bible: Part 2

April 27, 2023 17:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MB

Examining intuition and how we read the bible.

The Bible: Paradigms, intuitions, and shifts

April 13, 2023 17:00 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MB

Entertaining a paradigm shift in how we use and read the bible.

The Class of 2023

March 23, 2023 17:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MB

Meet three of FCC's Youth as they prepare for Youth Sunday.

A Lenten Reflection

March 09, 2023 18:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

Rev. Cook reads from Rev. John Indermark's book Parables & Passion (Upper Room Books, 2006)

Breaking Down Barriers

February 23, 2023 18:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

Historian Dr. David Levy discusses education segregation in OK.

Century of Change In A Moment

February 09, 2023 18:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

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Venture into Ventures

January 26, 2023 18:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

Learn about the fun and educational offerings of Ventures

Serving Beans and the Community

January 12, 2023 18:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MB

The Bean Dinner tradition continues by serving the community and Variety Care.

Sounds of Advent

December 22, 2022 18:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

Christmas music from the FCC musicians

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

December 08, 2022 18:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

Remembering Christmas Pageants Past

A Thankful Reflection

November 17, 2022 18:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MB

David delights us with a Thanksgiving reflection and prayer.

Q&A With The Dream Team

November 03, 2022 17:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB

Let's get to know David, Shannon, and Tom a little better.

Forward in Faith, Service, and Gratitude

October 13, 2022 19:39 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

They "why" and "how" of church stewardship.

Regional Youth Tour

September 22, 2022 17:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MB

Shannon interviews members of the Regional Youth Council.

Faith, Discovery & Reconstruction

September 08, 2022 17:00 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MB

Tiffany Brooks discusses her new book Gaslighted By God.

Jerusalem Vibes

August 31, 2022 19:10 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB

Beth Felkner talks about her six-week study abroad to Jerusalem.

Pondering sermons and church fall acitivies

August 11, 2022 17:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MB

David discusses returning to "normal" in the church this fall.

VBS: An Immersive Experience

August 02, 2022 18:22 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

VBS is fun for all ages. Immerse yourself in the Jerusalem marketplace.

Food & Shelter - Holistic Help

July 21, 2022 17:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MB

April Dosier discusses how Food & Shelter works with First Christian to feed the hungry.

Mission Trip - A Week of Joy

June 23, 2022 17:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

Alaska mission trip attendees regale us with the joy and service they experienced.

All About VBS!

June 09, 2022 17:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MB

Hear from volunteers and former attendees about VBS and learn how to get involved!

Child-Free Women Are More Than Child Free

May 26, 2022 17:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MB

Lifting up child-free women in the Hebrew bible.

Motherhood in the Hebrew Bible

May 12, 2022 17:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MB

Child-free women of the Hebrew bible play amazing roles in the stories of Israel.

Capital Preventative Medicine

April 29, 2022 19:19 - 15 minutes - 14 MB

David Spain discusses the upcoming Capital Campaign.

130 Years Young

April 14, 2022 17:50 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB

Rev. David Spain reflects on FCC past and present.

All About Citizens Advisory Board

March 24, 2022 17:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

Chris Fourcade shares how CAB is making a difference in the lives of foster children in Cleveland County.

Discovering Wisdom

March 10, 2022 18:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

Harry Smith contemplates a lifelong discovery of Wisdom.

New Financial Managment Software: Blackbaud

February 24, 2022 18:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT delivers a modern intuitive experience enabling us to maximize our mission.

Exploring New Church Management Software

February 10, 2022 18:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

Blackbaud Church Management System is designed to grow our church and engage our congregation.

Gaslighted By God - Part 2

January 27, 2022 18:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

David and Tiffany continue their discussion about her new book, Gaslighted By God.

Gaslighted By God

January 13, 2022 18:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MB

Tiffany Brooks, author of Gaslighted By God, discusses how she deconstructed and found a more authentic faith.

Sounds Of The Season

December 23, 2021 18:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MB

Advent music performed by First Christian musicians.

The Story of Our Favorite Carols

December 09, 2021 18:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MB

Dr. Steve Curtis teaches us the history behind some of our favorite Christmas carols.

Old Food - New Stuff

November 25, 2021 18:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

Stephanie & Christine share the genesis of "Recipe Archaeology" and recipes.

Trends In Theological Leadership

November 11, 2021 18:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MB

Dr. Nancy Pittman, President of Phillips Theological Seminary, discusses trends in theological education.