Latest Fort collins Podcast Episodes
1 Samuel 31
The Town Church / Fort Collins - June 09, 2024 20:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn a heavy conclusion to the book of 1 Samuel, our view of God's faithfulness expands, allowing us to see the consistency of His character toward His children and His enemies.
The AfterWord - 1 Samuel 29-30
The Town Church / Fort Collins - June 03, 2024 18:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsThis week, another guest joins us as we consider God's faithfulness in 1 Samuel 29-30. Some questions for application: How has God's faithfulness shown up in unexpected ways in your life? How do you see God's faithfulness in your life right now? Which of the four subpoints (God's faithfulne...
1 Samuel 29-30
The Town Church / Fort Collins - June 03, 2024 03:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsGod's steadfast faithfulness is in full display as the story focuses back in on David. Despite David's actions and imperfections, God continues to provide in unexpected ways, proving over and over that He will always remain faithful.
The AfterWord - 1 Samuel 28
The Town Church / Fort Collins - May 28, 2024 21:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsToday, we are joined by a special guest as we discuss 1 Samuel 28. We discuss some of the details of the passage and narrow in on two main application questions: How have you handled it in the past when you felt God was silent? When God seems silent and you are desperate, to whom or what do y...
1 Samuel 28
The Town Church / Fort Collins - May 28, 2024 16:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsHow do we respond when we perceive that God is silent? In 1 Samuel 28, Saul takes matters into his own hands, leading to desperate actions and his eventual defeat.
The AfterWord - 1 Samuel 26-27
The Town Church / Fort Collins - May 21, 2024 19:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsAfter what seems like endless pursuit from Saul, we see David grow weary of doing good, leading him to seek refuge amongst the Philistines. Rather than continuing in faithfulness, his endurance wavers. Where do we see the call to endure in our own lives? How do we actively fight against giving...
1 Samuel 26-27
The Town Church / Fort Collins - May 20, 2024 03:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings1 Samuel 26-27 serve as a call to not grow weary of doing good. In these chapters, David's endurance falters as Saul continues to pursue him. However, the weakness of this king reminds us of the strength of the True King who endured for us.
The AfterWord - 1 Samuel 24-25
The Town Church / Fort Collins - May 14, 2024 16:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsThis week, the AfterWord takes on the great outdoors, so prepare yourself for traffic sounds and bicycle bells! As we enjoy the sunshine, we discuss the heart of David in both chapters and take some time to reflect on the character of Abigail, a hero in this story. We also consider a few que...
1 Samuel 24-25
The Town Church / Fort Collins - May 12, 2024 22:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn this passage, we see a stark contrast between when David trusts God's plan and when he trusts his own plan. One side is characterized by humility, confession, and repentance; the other by pride, vengeance, and an unrepentant heart. Through all of this, David's shortcomings remind us how much ...
The AfterWord - 1 Samuel 22-23
The Town Church / Fort Collins - May 07, 2024 16:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsJoin us this week as we unpack 1 Samuel 22-23 and discuss what it looks like to sit in seasons of waiting. ALSO: Reach out if you are up to the challenge of taking Vince on in a game of tetherball! Questions for application: Are you currently waiting for God to answer a certain prayer in you...
1 Samuel 22-23
The Town Church / Fort Collins - May 06, 2024 03:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn 1 Samuel 22-23, we see how the Lord protects, guides, and uses the leaders He has put in place. Despite David's circumstances, he still turns to worship, trusting God's unending faithfulness. (Psalms for reference: Psalm 54; Psalm 57: Psalm 142)
The AfterWord - 1 Samuel 21
The Town Church / Fort Collins - April 29, 2024 22:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsThis week, we reflect on God's faithfulness and mans' sinfulness. Although sin always leads to destruction, we also know God is always faithful. How have we seen that in our lives or in examples around us? What is YOUR favorite thing about God? Email [email protected] to share!
1 Samuel 21
The Town Church / Fort Collins - April 28, 2024 22:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn 1 Samuel 21, we see a beautiful picture of the gospel and God's mercy toward sinners. David, the "hero" of the story, fears man rather than God, and this lack of trust leads him toward sin and its consequences. In His kindness, God rescues David, reminding us of God's grace toward us through ...
The AfterWord - 1 Samuel 18-20
The Town Church / Fort Collins - April 22, 2024 22:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsThis week, we are joined by two very special guests as Eric takes us through some reflections on 1 Samuel 18-20. Are we currently in an "in-between" season? How have we seen the Lord bring us through previous seasons of waiting? Can painful "in-betweens" really be part of God's plan?
1 Samuel 18-20
The Town Church / Fort Collins - April 22, 2024 02:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings1 Samuel 18-20 marks the turning point in David's relationship with Saul, resulting in events that seem like a major detour between David's anointing and eventual reign as king. However, we know that this "in-between" season is still a piece of God's overall plan, and David's example teaches us ...
The AfterWord - 1 Samuel 17
The Town Church / Fort Collins - April 16, 2024 18:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn 1 Samuel 17, we see David's anger over Goliath's opposition to the Living God, and he defeats Goliath for the glory and honor of God. How do we respond to the things in our own culture that directly oppose God? How does dwelling on the details of our lives cause us to overlook the greater p...
1 Samuel 17
The Town Church / Fort Collins - April 15, 2024 05:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings1 Samuel 17 tells the story of one of the most well-known showdowns in history: David and Goliath. At its heart, this passage is not about us; rather, it is about the glory and honor of God. It reveals to us that God will never allow opposition to stand against Him, and it challenges us to consi...
The AfterWord - 1 Samuel 16
The Town Church / Fort Collins - April 08, 2024 21:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsThis week, we reflect on the story of David's anointing and how God used an ordinary shepherd carry out His purposes. Additionally, we look at David's faithfulness to serve where he was needed as he waited for God's plan to unfold. Please email [email protected] to tell us what Vince's pe...
1 Samuel 16
The Town Church / Fort Collins - April 08, 2024 05:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings1 Samuel 16 introduces us to David, the youngest of the sons of Jesse and a simple shepherd. Although he was overlooked by man, God saw David's heart and chose him as the king of His people. How does God use the ordinary, overlooked things in our own lives for His purposes? How can seeing more...
Easter 2024
The Town Church / Fort Collins - April 01, 2024 21:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsThis Easter Sunday, we celebrate what Paul identified as a message of first importance: the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Although we know this event is difficult to believe, we can still rejoice in the hope of the resurrection and the promise it brings for eternity.
The AfterWord - 1 Samuel 15
The Town Church / Fort Collins - March 26, 2024 20:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsThis week, we unpack two big words that were highlighted in the sermon: rejection and regret. How should we wrestle with the idea of rejection and the reality of our sin as Christians? What does "regret" really mean in this context? Who has the best joke? Let us know!
1 Samuel 15
The Town Church / Fort Collins - March 25, 2024 22:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings1 Samuel 15 is a heavy passage that ends with God's rejection of Saul as king. It reveals just how deeply God hates sin, and it challenges us to consider our own view of sin and how that impacts our view of God Himself.
The AfterWord - 1 Samuel 13-14
The Town Church / Fort Collins - March 19, 2024 15:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsWhat are things we personally seek for security and peace of mind? Where do we see Saul's shortcomings as a leader in this passage? This week, we answer these questions and more as we dive a bit deeper into 1 Samuel 13 and 14 (or, in Eric's words, 1 Samuel 8, chapters 13 and 14).
1 Samuel 13-14
The Town Church / Fort Collins - March 17, 2024 21:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn 1 Samuel 13-14, Saul's shortcomings as king come to life, reminding us that earthly leaders will always end up falling short. Despite these things, this passage also reminds us that God's presence will always be with His people. What things are we seeking for security and peace of mind? How...
The AfterWord - 1 Samuel 11-12
The Town Church / Fort Collins - March 11, 2024 22:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsToday we unpack some of the main points from yesterday's sermon and examine patterns we've seen throughout 1 Samuel. Why is it significant that Samuel continues to remind the people that they sinned against God by demanding a king? How can our hearts shift toward being grieved by our sin and n...
1 Samuel 11-12
The Town Church / Fort Collins - March 11, 2024 21:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings1 Samuel 11-12 reminds us that we do have an enemy who is trying to steal our affections and allegiance away from God. However, we also have a Savior who restores us and brings us back to the Lord. What is our response to God's faithfulness to deliver us? How can we truly be faithful to Him?
The AfterWord - 1 Samuel 9-10
The Town Church / Fort Collins - March 04, 2024 23:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsToday, we wrestle through our own tensions surrounding God's plan to instate Saul as Israel's king. While we see many flaws in Saul's character, we also know that he is one of the many imperfect people the Lord has used to carry out His perfect plans. Additionally, we hit on ways we have seen ...
1 Samuel 9-10
The Town Church / Fort Collins - March 03, 2024 23:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings1 Samuel 9 and 10 introduce us to Saul, God's first chosen king for Israel. Although the events of this passage seem random, we know that they are all pieces of God's plan to appoint a king. How do we see God directing us toward His plans in our own lives? How is He changing our hearts to prep...
The Afterword - 1 Samuel 8
The Town Church / Fort Collins - February 26, 2024 18:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsHow have we demanded things of God like Israel did? What was the outcome when He provided those requests? What things are we currently longing for that the Spirit brought to mind through yesterday's sermon? Bonus: in a wild turn of events, Eric fails to answer today's intro question!
1 Samuel 8
The Town Church / Fort Collins - February 26, 2024 06:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn 1 Samuel 8, Israel grows tired of the system of judges that God had set in place and demand a king. Their dissatisfaction challenges us to consider ways we may be discontent with our own lives and how that can impact our view of God.