Quest for Faith
80 episodes - English - Latest episode: 23 days ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsFirst 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.
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Episodes
The Holy Thursday Revolution
March 28, 2024 17:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBRev. 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 MBRev. 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 MBThe positive effects of Worship & Wonder at First Christian Church
Listen, Learn, Discern, Decide
February 07, 2024 21:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBLooking 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 MB34 years of beans and serving those in need.
Thanks: A Reading from Anne Lamont
November 23, 2023 18:00 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBRev. 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 MBRev. 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 MBWhy give to the church and how do you give?
God Can't
September 28, 2023 17:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBHow 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 MBDavid 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 MBAuthor, 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 MBMission trip attendees recap the hospitality they received.
Puerto Rico Mission Trip Recap
July 13, 2023 17:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBShannon and youth recap their time in Puerto Rico.
Norman State of Homelessness
May 25, 2023 17:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBApril Dosier, addresses facts and fiction regarding homelessness in Norman.
Spiritual Anxiety
May 11, 2023 17:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBHow 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 MBExamining intuition and how we read the bible.
The Bible: Paradigms, intuitions, and shifts
April 13, 2023 17:00 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBEntertaining a paradigm shift in how we use and read the bible.
The Class of 2023
March 23, 2023 17:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBMeet three of FCC's Youth as they prepare for Youth Sunday.
A Lenten Reflection
March 09, 2023 18:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBRev. 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 MBHistorian Dr. David Levy discusses education segregation in OK.
Century of Change In A Moment
February 09, 2023 18:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBhttps://www.oklahoman.com/story/opinion/columns/guest/2022/08/14/a-year-later-an-afghan-journalist-reflects-on-the-fall-of-kabul/65403214007/
Venture into Ventures
January 26, 2023 18:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBLearn about the fun and educational offerings of Ventures
Serving Beans and the Community
January 12, 2023 18:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBThe Bean Dinner tradition continues by serving the community and Variety Care.
Sounds of Advent
December 22, 2022 18:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBChristmas music from the FCC musicians
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
December 08, 2022 18:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBRemembering Christmas Pageants Past
A Thankful Reflection
November 17, 2022 18:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBDavid delights us with a Thanksgiving reflection and prayer.
Q&A With The Dream Team
November 03, 2022 17:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBLet'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 MBThey "why" and "how" of church stewardship.
Regional Youth Tour
September 22, 2022 17:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBShannon interviews members of the Regional Youth Council.
Faith, Discovery & Reconstruction
September 08, 2022 17:00 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBTiffany Brooks discusses her new book Gaslighted By God.
Jerusalem Vibes
August 31, 2022 19:10 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBBeth 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 MBDavid discusses returning to "normal" in the church this fall.
VBS: An Immersive Experience
August 02, 2022 18:22 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBVBS is fun for all ages. Immerse yourself in the Jerusalem marketplace.
Food & Shelter - Holistic Help
July 21, 2022 17:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBApril 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 MBAlaska mission trip attendees regale us with the joy and service they experienced.
All About VBS!
June 09, 2022 17:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBHear 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 MBLifting up child-free women in the Hebrew bible.
Motherhood in the Hebrew Bible
May 12, 2022 17:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBChild-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 MBDavid Spain discusses the upcoming Capital Campaign.
130 Years Young
April 14, 2022 17:50 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBRev. David Spain reflects on FCC past and present.
All About Citizens Advisory Board
March 24, 2022 17:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBChris 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 MBHarry Smith contemplates a lifelong discovery of Wisdom.
New Financial Managment Software: Blackbaud
February 24, 2022 18:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBBlackbaud 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 MBBlackbaud 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 MBDavid and Tiffany continue their discussion about her new book, Gaslighted By God.
Gaslighted By God
January 13, 2022 18:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBTiffany 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 MBAdvent music performed by First Christian musicians.
The Story of Our Favorite Carols
December 09, 2021 18:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBDr. 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 MBStephanie & Christine share the genesis of "Recipe Archaeology" and recipes.
Trends In Theological Leadership
November 11, 2021 18:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBDr. Nancy Pittman, President of Phillips Theological Seminary, discusses trends in theological education.