Word Continues

First Thoughts On... Leviticus, Luke, & Galatians 01.07.2026 34:05 ↓

Rose and Damen chat about law, gospel, freedom, and jubilee!

First Thoughts On... Matthew 6, 7, & 8 22.06.2026 46:49 ↓

Rose and Damen chat about portions of the Sermon on the Mount and what happened immediately after!

First Thoughts On... Matthew 11:28-30, Mark 4:35-41 15.06.2026 34:01 ↓

Rose, Dan, and Damen join together to chat about how God treasures rest as they continue to preview Vacation Bible School!

First Thoughts On... Matthew 14:13-21 09.06.2026 30:09 ↓

Dan and Damen discuss miracles, Moses, soup, and bread. Hear their first thoughts on Matthew 14:13-21.

First Thoughts On... Acts 2:1-21 18.05.2026 29:32 ↓

Greg, Rose, and Damen are at it again as Pentecost is just around the corner!

First Thoughts On... Philippians 1:1-18 11.05.2026 31:47 ↓

Greg, Rose, and Damen talk about Paul's greetings, love, and thoughts on the true expression of the gospel. Enjoy!

First Thoughts On... Confirmation 28.04.2026 43:13 ↓

Greg, Rose, and Damen read a couple of statements of faith and talk about how we use things that aren't God to point us towards God. It is kind of interesting, really!

First Thoughts On... Faith & Science Symposium 14.04.2026 37:18 ↓

Greg and Damen are joined by special guest Dr. Jessica Meeske who is this year's featured speaker for the Faith & Science Symposium.

First Thoughts On... John 20:1-18 30.03.2026 39:15 ↓

Greg, Rose, and Damen discuss Easter Sunday, Mary Magdalene, Simon Peter, and holding joy and sorrow at the same time.

First Thoughts On... Luke 19:29-39 & John 12:17-26 23.03.2026 41:42 ↓

Greg, Rose, and Damen join together to discuss Palm Sunday, Jesus' entry to Jerusalem, and donkeys!

First Thoughts On... John 19:1-16 16.03.2026 34:36 ↓

Greg is back! Which is good because neither Damen nor Rose wanted to preach on the crowds chanting for Jesus' death! Here are their first thoughts on John 19:1-16.

First Thoughts On... John 18:28-40 09.03.2026 31:58 ↓

What is truth? Rose and Damen don't seem to know but the give it their best shot!

First Thoughts On... John 18:12-24 02.03.2026 34:34 ↓

Rose and Damen wonder what is going on with Peter. Is he okay? Should someone check on him?

First Thoughts On... John 13:1-17 23.02.2026 30:03 ↓

Wash my feet?! No! Yes! What does it mean? Greg, Rose, and Damen will discuss.

First Thoughts On... John 11:1-53 17.02.2026 45:21 ↓

Lazarus smells. Jesus weeps. And Greg, Rose, and Damen are here to talk all about it!

First Thoughts On... John 9:1-41 09.02.2026 47:11 ↓

Sight/blind, night/day, dark/light. The Gospel of John continues and Greg, Rose, and Damen are here to discuss the man who used to be blind!

First Thoughts On... John (So Far) 26.01.2026 46:00 ↓

Let's Review! The schedule got kind of wonky so Greg, Rose, and Damen join in conversation to talk about what they've seen and heard so far in the Gospel of John!

First Thoughts On... John 3:1-21 20.01.2026 35:41 ↓

Maybe he was busy, okay? Rose, Greg, and Damen join in to talk about Nicodemus, salvation, the continuing themes of the Gospel of John!

First Thoughts On... John 2:13-25 13.01.2026 38:22 ↓

Angry Jesus in the temple! Greg, Rose, and Damen consider righteous anger and beginning of the Gospel of John.

First Thoughts On... Luke 2:8-20 22.12.2025 29:56 ↓

First Thoughts On... Luke 2:8-20 by First Presbyterian Church

First Thoughts On... John 1:1-18 15.12.2025 40:40 ↓

Incarnation! Baptism! Wait? Isn't it Advent?! What happened to Advent?

First Thoughts On... Our 250th Episode! 08.12.2025 44:19 ↓

If you're looking for scintillating ponderings on scripture you're out of luck this week. We're having a bit of silly fun on the occasion of our 250th episode. How well to Greg and Rose know the Bible?!

First Thoughts On... Ezekiel 37:1-14 01.12.2025 41:00 ↓

Greg and Damen join in to talk about Ezekiel, dry bones, and the connection between hope and despair. Here are their first thoughts for Ezekiel 37:1-14.

First Thoughts On... Jeremiah 29:1.4-14 17.11.2025 47:01 ↓

First Thoughts On... Jeremiah 29:1.4-14 by First Presbyterian Church

First Thoughts On... Isaiah 9:1-7 10.11.2025 43:48 ↓

Who is this about? When is it set? How should we feel about it? We'll answer none of those questions this week as we discuss Isaiah 9:1-7.