First Baptist Podcasts

First Baptist Podcasts

Welcome to First Baptist Church Bowling Green, KY, where faith & life meet. Subscribe to hear all First Baptist BG podcast content, including The Weekly Sermons & Studies Podcast and The Beyond Sunday Podcast.

Episodes

July 9, 2025 34 mins
In this episode, Pastor Jeff Reynolds is joined by Lauren Parish, David Tooley, Alex Watkins, Keith Christopher, and TJ Renfro for a meaningful conversation about what it looks like to seek the Kingdom of God first. They share personal stories, biblical insight, and practical encouragement on living with a Kingdom-first mindset in everyday life. Plus, hear a quick update on our upcoming Vacation Bible School and how kids in our com...
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What have you devoted your life to getting? What does Jesus have to say about that?

 

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Jesus was the greatest teacher the world has ever known, and His teachings continue to shape lives still today. Not far from His ministry base of Capernaum, a hill on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee is traditionally known as the site from which Jesus delivered His Sermon on the Mount. In this beautiful place, Jesus sat down and...

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In today’s episode, we’re diving into the personal prayer lives of our ministers and exploring how they connect with God through prayer. Pastor Jeff Reynolds is joined by Lauren Parish, David Tooley, Alex Watkins, and Keith Christopher for an honest and encouraging conversation about how each of them approaches prayer—what it looks like in their daily routines, how it has grown over time, and the challenges they’ve faced along the ...
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June 30, 2025 36 mins

How do we pray the way Jesus taught us to pray?

 

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Jesus was the greatest teacher the world has ever known, and His teachings continue to shape lives still today. Not far from His ministry base of Capernaum, a hill on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee is traditionally known as the site from which Jesus delivered His Sermon on the Mount. In this beautiful place, Jesus sat down and shared a paradigm-shifting message t...

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In today's episode of the Beyond Sunday Podcast, Lauren Parish, David Tooley, TJ Renfro, Keith Christopher, and Alex Watkins talk all things First Baptist - from BGMT to VBS to worship gatherings, everything is on the table.

The group concludes the episode by examining instruction Jesus provides for this hearing him during the Sermon on the Mount from Matthew 6. His instruction: do not practice self-righteousness in front of others...

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June 23, 2025 33 mins

In the middle of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus brings his hearers to a watershed moment. He starts to connect the heart to the wallet with the intention of helping His hearers understand the importance of giving and helping those in need. 

 

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Jesus was the greatest teacher the world has ever known, and His teachings continue to shape lives still today. Not far from His ministry base of Capernaum, a hill on the northwestern s...

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In today’s episode, we’re exploring what it means to guard our hearts and surrender them fully to Jesus. As believers, our hearts shape every part of our lives—our choices, relationships, and faith, and with that, we must guide our hearts away from sin. Pastor Jeff Reynolds is joined by Lauren Parish, TJ Renfro, and David Tooley to share biblical wisdom, real-life stories, and practical encouragement on how to protect our hearts fr...

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June 16, 2025 29 mins

Jesus teaches us that the Kingdom of God is different, and empowered by His Holy Spirit, its citizens live differently.  

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Jesus was the greatest teacher the world has ever known, and His teachings continue to shape lives still today. Not far from His ministry base of Capernaum, a hill on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee is traditionally known as the site from which Jesus delivered His Sermon on the Mount. In this...

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Neighborhoods to the Nations | The Beyond Sunday Podcast   In today’s episode, we’re focusing on how each of us can make a difference by bringing the light of Christ to those around us. Whether it’s inside or outside the walls of the church, a kind word, a generous act, or simply showing up in someone’s life, the love of Jesus has the power to transform neighborhoods and the nations. Pastor Jeff Reynolds is joined by Lauren Parish,...
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June 9, 2025 23 mins

Jesus expects—and graciously enables—His people to do good.

 

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Jesus was the greatest teacher the world has ever known, and His teachings continue to shape lives still today. Not far from His ministry base of Capernaum, a hill on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee is traditionally known as the site from which Jesus delivered His Sermon on the Mount. In this beautiful place, Jesus sat down and shared a paradigm-shift...

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In today’s episode, we’re exploring three meaningful developments in our church life. First, we’ll talk about the potential addition of a new Music Minister, Keith Christopher, and what that process looks like, why it matters, and how you can be praying. Then, we’ll take you behind the scenes of the upcoming Bowling Green Mission Trip, where students will serve, grow, and experience God’s love in action. Finally, we’ll unpack The...
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June 2, 2025 28 mins

Jesus teaches us how to live a blessed life, but the choice is ultimately ours. Will we hear His teaching and obey?

 

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Jesus was the greatest teacher the world has ever known, and His teachings continue to shape lives still today. Not far from His ministry base of Capernaum, a hill on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee is traditionally known as the site from which Jesus delivered His Sermon on the Mount. In this bea...

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Stepping into something new—whether it’s a fresh worship service or a bold call to generosity—can stir both excitement and questions. As a church, we believe every new beginning is an opportunity to follow God more closely and make space for others to encounter Him. In today’s episode, we’re talking about the launch of our new worship service starting Sunday, June 1st at 9:00 AM. Why are we adding another service? What can you expe...

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Something mysterious and powerful happens every time we gather around the Lord’s Table. 

 

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Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49438085 

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Graduating is a major milestone, but stepping into a new season of life can bring uncertainty, pressure, and big decisions. As followers of Christ, it’s crucial to seek God’s direction and remember that our identity is rooted in Him—not in our careers, achievements, or the expectations of the world. In today’s episode, we talk about how new graduates can stay grounded in their faith,...

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May 19, 2025 28 mins

We are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses who have persevered through their race – the good times, the bad times, the hard times, the amazing times. They finished well. How? 

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Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49428070 

Submit a Question: bit.ly/BeyondSundayQuestions

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Just because it's different doesn't mean that it's wrong. It's just different." As we think of loving others based on Christ's summation of all the Old Covenant law, the question remains, "Do we love people?" Sometimes people are difficult to love, but Christ calls us to do so. Join David, TJ, and Alex as they seek to help us learn from each other as to how we can love others.

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May 12, 2025 35 mins

The Great Commandment calls us to two theological imperatives: to love God, and to love others. The Scriptures are littered with these imperatives to love others. Loving others is foundational to who we are as followers of Jesus Christ. So the question remains: Do we truly love other people? --- Jesus summed up two things our lives should reflect: loving Him, and loving others. He wrapped all of the Jewish laws into one overa...

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Living a life on mission starts by loving God. This past Sunday, we examined Jesus’ summation of all the Old Testament laws in Matthew 22:34-40 in the Great Commandment. The Law can be surmised in two ways: Love God, and love people. In this episode of the Beyond Sunday Podcast join David Tooley, Lauren Parish, TJ Renfro, and Alex Watkins as they discuss what their personal devotional times with the Lord look like and why it’s hard...

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May 5, 2025 36 mins

Nicholas Von Zinzendorf famously stated, “Preach the gospel, die, and be forgotten.” As we become older, we begin to think about the way that we want our lives to be remembered. What do we want people to say about us when we are gone? 

 

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Jesus summed up two things our lives should reflect: loving Him, and loving others. He wrapped all of the Jewish laws into one overarching statement found in the Great Commandment. Today, we ...

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