Triangle Podcast

Janet talks with Pastor Eli and Pastor Matt about FBC’s exciting summer plans for kids who just finished grades 1-5 and their families. Eli drops the deets on Impact Weekend, our new awesome camp experience. Check out this episode to learn about all the cool Impact Weekend activities and get the kids in your life signed up! Click HERE for the link to Pastor Greg’s Triangle Sermon. If you have ques...

In this episode, Janet and Pastor Greg discuss ways to Seize Your Summer and make it successful for you and your family. Summer is a time that is fun and full of adventures, but it is also a time when the loss of routine can create definite spiritual risks. Pastor Greg explains risks that are created on a change of life routines from 2 Samuel. Janet and Pastor Greg then give some practical ideas f...

In Sunday's message on the "Belt of Truth" in our Armor of God sermon series, Pastor Greg stressed the necessity of being rooted in God's Word. This week we revisit a Triangle Podcast episode from Christmas time 2022 with Janet and Greg, providing a great example of his "BREW" method of Bible study: B elieve, R ead & repeat, E xamine each word, W rite it down. So...

FBC's Summer sermon series is exploring the Armor of God, and next Sunday Pastor Greg will guide us as we look at "belt of truth."  God has given us the ability to use critical thinking as a tool to separate truth from falsehoods, so this is an excellent week to revisit an important Triangle Podcast episode on critical thinking. Click HERE for the link to Pastor Greg’s Triangle Serm...

In this episode, Pastor Greg shares some insights in how podcasts are a great tool to use in studying God’s word and increasing how we think about our spiritual lives and journeys. This discussion is particularly timely as we head into summer time. There is always more down time, free schedules, and  windshield time during the summer. Finding some podcasts that discuss life as a Christian can real...

Sunday, Pastor Greg's message refocused us on every believer's lifelong call to invite people to Jesus. This week we're revisiting our very first Triangle Podcast episode, on the "Love List" – a list of 3 people you're consistently praying for, in hopes of inviting them to church, sharing your testimony with them, and leading them to Christ. If you don't have a L...

In this episode of the Triangle Podcast, Pastor Greg interviews Pastor Eli about Vacation Bible School. They highlight this year's theme and also explain how to get involved by serving and how to pray for God to move during VBS. Click HERE for the link to Pastor Greg’s Triangle Sermon. If you have questions about today’s content or would like to suggest topics for future episodes, please emai...

Today's Triangle Podcast features 3 of our FBC ministers (Pastor Greg with Dave Skorupa and Jake Zluticky) discussing ongoing changes in our church communications, with a plea for more people to "grow their triangles" by getting involved with photos, writing, website, and other ministry communication needs. Click HERE for the link to Pastor Greg’s Triangle Sermon. If you have questi...

Pastor Greg speaks with Megan Turner-Chernia, who gives first-hand knowledge of what it is like to live in Israel during today's time of war. Megan lives in Be're-Sheva (Beersheba), Israel, which is very close to the October 6th attack sites. Megan grew up in Fort Smith and moved to Israel just a few years ago.  She works with Eretz-Ir, an Israeli nonprofit organization bringing people i...

Janet starts off this episode with a corny joke, but Pastor Matt and Kallie Wood save the show with their excitement about a new addition to FBC’s Sunday school class options. They talk about who this class wants to reach and support, how the book of Amos applies to parenting, and how often God uses teenagers in Scripture to do great things. Click HERE for the link to Pastor Greg’s Triangle Sermon...

A heathy church grows families, and FBC loves families, especially our littlest people! Johna Gaddis joins Janet in this episode to talk about how our church ministers to babies, preschoolers, and their parents. We don’t just babysit children while mom or dad studies God’s Word. We offer targeted biblical education to the preschoolers we serve, even the bed babies! You’ll be blessed to hear Johna’...

In this episode of the Traingle podcast, Pastor Greg explains the history and meaning of the Faith Forward offering. We begin the 2024 Faith Forward emphasis this Sunday and Pastor Greg explains how to get involved and participate in this year’s emphasis.  Click HERE for the link to Pastor Greg’s Triangle Sermon. If you have questions about today’s content or would like to suggest topics for futur...

In this episode, Associate Pastor Matt Passmore visits with Mark McDaniel, Sonny Frye and Luke Lewis about their recent mission trip to El Salvador. Their mission was to assist Pastor Hugo and his congregation to begin construction of a church building so they could worship and fellowship indoors! Please continue to pray for Pastor Hugo and his ministry in El Salvador and possibly joining us on th...

In this episode, Pastor Greg gives some hints into the exciting things happening this Sunday during our Easter service. In addition, he gives some helpful instructions on how to make this Easter a blessed and impactful Sunday. Always remember that Jesus Christ is risen – He is risen indeed!   Click HERE for the link to Pastor Greg’s Triangle Sermon. If you have questions about today’s content or w...

In today’s episode, Pastor Greg discusses a new feature to the Chapter and Verse podcast. We will begin producing the “Legacy Series” messages preached by former pastors of FBC. One of the fruits of our media ministry is a treasure trove of messages from these gifted preachers. FBC has a rich legacy of bible preaching that has shaped our dna as a bible believing church. We are excited to have a pl...

Do you know which spiritual gift the Holy Spirit gave you at salvation? Today Janet and Greg explain how God specially empowers each believer to serve the body of Christ and they describe each of the eight gifts. Please click the link below to access the online quiz that will help you prayerfully discover what your spiritual gift is.  So do your homework! Next week we’ll talk about how you can use...

In this episode, Pastor Greg speaks with ministry team members Jared Farley, Jake Zluticky, and Brad Richardson about current and developing evangelism strategies at FBC. As they share information about getting involved in reaching more people with the Gospel, don't be surprised if you feel your personal triangle being "stretched." Click HERE for the link to Pastor Greg’s Triangle S...

Today Janet talks with Becky Martin, who has taught various groups in our church throughout the years. She’s currently leading a ladies’ class on Sunday mornings. Click HERE for the link to Pastor Greg’s Triangle Sermon. If you have questions about today’s content or would like to suggest topics for future episodes, please email us at TrianglePodcast@fsfbc.org . Thanks for listening!

Dixie Thomas joins Janet in this episode to talk about why prayer is an important part of her spiritual life. You won’t want to miss her amazing testimony of one of the most meaningful prayers God ever answered for her!  Click HERE for the link to Pastor Greg’s Triangle Sermon. If you have questions about today’s content or would like to suggest topics for future episodes, please email us at Trian...

Pastor Greg speaks with Pastor Joel from Stone Baptist in London about how investing your life in international evangelism and missions grows your triangle, strengthens you spiritually, and results in more people encountering Jesus. (This is part 2 of a 2 part episode.) Click HERE for the link to Pastor Greg’s Triangle Sermon. If you have questions about today’s content or would like to suggest to...

Pastor Greg speaks with Pastor Joel from Stone Baptist in London about that church and the work we do with them through our missions to England. Learn more about our strategic Arkansas / England partnership! (This is part 1 of a 2 part episode) Click HERE for the link to Pastor Greg’s Triangle Sermon. If you have questions about today’s content or would like to suggest topics for future episodes,...

Janet and Pastor Greg explore the skill of listening—why it’s hard, why it’s important, and how to do it better. As students of God’s Word, we need to learn to hear from the Lord during our personal study time, as well as when we’re being taught in church. Click HERE for the link to a related episode, How to Be a Critical Thinker. Click HERE for the link to Pastor Greg’s Triangle Sermon. If you ha...

Last year Janet and Pastor Greg explored all the blessings from developing the spiritual habits listed in Matthew 5. In this episode, they finally get to the last one—persecution. Even though Christians don’t like to consider or experience persecution, the Bible clearly labels it as an indicator of how closely we’re walking with Jesus. So, please bravely listen and prayerfully think about this asp...

Janet and Pastor Greg are back together again for a new year and a new season of the Triangle Podcast. In this episode they discuss the importance of being a praying church and how you can get involved with our new Prayer Force Ministry. Serving as a pilot, navigator, or gunner will certainly stretch your triangle! For more information, be sure to attend our Info dinner meeting on Sunday night, Ja...

Pastor Greg speaks with Greyson Stevens and Grant King about their journey and experiences when they brought a new translation of "The Jesus Film" to Ghana. They saw people watching, for the first time, the story of the Gospel portrayed in their own language. They share what it means to receive a call to a mission, and how responding to that call has changed their lives and the way they...