First Takes

Randy Nabors continues his conversation with Shad Guin, our director of Community Outreach. They discuss Shad's involvement in ministries here at 1st Presbyterian, as well as in the greater Chattanooga area. Stay tuned next week for another staff profile. ---------------------------------------------------- First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee,  Our t...

On this episode, Randy Nabors talks to our Director of Community Outreach, Shad Guin! They discuss Shad's childhood, family, and his role here at 1st Presbyterian. Stay tuned next week as we hear the second part of Randy's interview with Shad. ---------------------------------------------------- First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee,  Our theme music w...

On this episode we hear from our Senior Minister, Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer. Sara Kaitlin sits down with Gabe to discuss his career in ministry, love for music, and his favorite things to do in Chattanooga. Tune in next week for more from our staff profile series. ---------------------------------------------------- First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee,&nbs...

We continue our staff profile series with our Communications Coordinator, Virginia Campbell! Dylan and Virginia discuss poetry, peach-green tea, and her favorite parts of working here at First Pres. Join us during the first week of April as we continue our staff profiles. Note: There will be no new episode during the Holy Week. We will be back on the first Thursday in April. ----------------------...

We continue our staff profile series with our executive producer, Sara Kaitlin (SK) Van Puffelen! Gabe talks with S.K about growing up in Savannah, her favorite things to do in Chattanooga, and how she came onboard at First Presbyterian. Stay tuned next week for another staff profile! ---------------------------------------------------- First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chatt...

We're starting a brand new series of stafff profiles here on First Takes! To kick off that series, we have our new Assistant Director of World Missions, Elinor Espinosa. Randy and Gabe discuss how Elinor came to America, her tenure here at 1st Pres, and upcoming events with World Missions. Tune in next week to hear more about our amazing staff here at 1st Presbyterian Church, Chattanooga. To learn...

Happy leap day! On this episode, Gabe wraps up his conversation with Randy. They discuss 1st Presbyterian's Rapha ministry, new years resolutions, and Randy's Bible reading habits. Join us next week for a new staff profile series. We will have some familiar faces as well as new ones from our staff! To learn more about Randy Nabors and World Missions here at 1st Presbyterian, visit their website at...

On this episode, Gabe and Randy talk about church planting, spreading the reformed message, and spiritual warfare at home and abroad. Tune in for the final installment of this conversation with between Gabe Fluhrer and Randy Nabors next week! To learn more about Randy Nabors and World Missions here at 1st Presbyterian, visit their website at: https://1stpresbyterianworldmissions.com/ -------------...

On this episode, Gabe and Randy discuss cross-cultural missions, spiritual warfare, and church planting. Stay tuned through the rest of February for more from Randy and Gabe's conversation. To learn more about Randy Nabors and World Missions here at 1st Presbyterian, visit their website at: https://1stpresbyterianworldmissions.com/ ---------------------------------------------------- First Takes i...

On this week's episode, Gabe finds out about Randy's newest project: a Doctorate of Ministry from Covenant Theological Seminary. Plus, they talk about cross cultural ministry and what's next for the World Missions department at 1st Pres! Tune in next week to hear more from Randy and Gabe. To learn more about Covenant Theological Seminary, visit their webiste at: https://www.covenantseminary.edu/ T...

In our final installment of Gabe's conversation with Dr. Claudia Kramer and Dr. Joseph Riley, they discuss the importance of a Biblical worldview, and how to respond to a reactive world. We hope you've enjoyed this four part series with these two wonderful guests. If you haven't had a chance to listen to the first three episodes of this conversation, subscribe to this podcast, and check them out!...

In the third Installment installment of our conversation with Dr. Riley and Dr. Kramer, Gabe asks our guests about the importance of worldview and ideology. Dr. Riley and Dr. Kramer are speaking at First Presbyterian's Spring adult elective, which happens every Wednesday evening at 1st Presbyterian's McCallie Avenue campus. Dinner is served at 5:30, and the lecture begins at 6:15. For more informa...

In the second installment of our conversation with Dr. Riley and Dr. Kramer, Gabe asks why Christians should care about economics, foreign policy, and what's happening in the world. Dr. Riley and Dr. Kramer are speaking at First Presbyterian's Spring adult elective, which happens every Wednesday evening at 1st Presbyterian's McCallie Avenue campus. Dinner is served at 5:30, and the lecture begins...

Happy New Year! We're happy to be back with a brand new conversation between Gabe, Dr. Joseph Riley, and Dr. Claudia Kramer about worldviews, economics, and being a Christian in academia. Dr. Riley and Dr. Kramer are speaking at First Presbyterian's Spring adult elective, which happens every Wednesday evening. Dinner is served at 5:30, and the lecture begins at 6:15. For more information on Midwee...

On this episode Gabe, Randy, and Dick discuss stewardship, wealth, and how Christians should deal with money. This is our last episode of 2023! We're excited to have brand new episodes for you in 2024! Merry Christmas! ---------------------------------------------------- First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee,  Our theme music was written and recorded b...

On this episode, Gabe, Randy, and Dick discuss cowboy novels, the Uyghurs, and books they've read this year. Note: our last episode of 2023 will be coming out on December 14th. Stay tuned for exciting new episodes starting in January! ---------------------------------------------------- First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee,  Our theme music was writte...

On the final installment of Gabe and Randy's conversation with Karen Ellis and Andy Longwe, they discuss favorite hymns, cassette tapes, and grace. A reminder that this is split into four parts, so be sure to check out our last three episodes to hear the whole conversation. If you've enjoyed this series, please subscribe to our show on your favorite podcast platform. ------------------------------...

On part three of the conversation with Karen Ellis and Andy Longwe, Gabe and Randy discuss shame, grace, and having perspective on where we are at with Christ. This conversation is split into four parts. Be sure to go back and listen to the previous episodes, and don't forget to subscribe for the last installment! ---------------------------------------------------- Karen Ellis is the Director of...

On this episode, Gabe continues his conversation with Karen Ellis, Andy Longwe, and Randy Nabors about The West and how American Christians can be more flexible. This conversation has been split into four episodes, so be sure to subscribe to First Takes to catch the rest! ---------------------------------------------------- Karen Ellis is the Director of the Alonzo and Althea Edmiston Center for t...

On this episode, Gabe sits down with Karen Ellis, Andy Longwe, and Randy Nabors for a conversation about missions, outreach, and the American Church. This conversation has been split into four episodes, so be sure to subscribe to First Takes to catch the rest! ---------------------------------------------------- Karen Ellis is the Director of the Alonzo and Althea Edmiston Center for the Study of...

On this episode, Gabe sits down with Rev. Randy Nabors and Rev. Dick Cain to talk about the value of short-term and long-term missions. For more information First Presbyterian's missions, and how you can be a part of them, visit: https://1stpresbyterianworldmissions.com/ ---------------------------------------------------- First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennes...