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1856 - First Church Pella

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Welcome to the First Church Podcast! We are glad you are here. Why 1856? This is the year our church was founded. We're the oldest "reformed church" west of the Mississippi River! We invite you to learn more about who we are as a church, our core values, and our beliefs. Check out our website at frcpella.org!

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Pastor Bob Johnson⟫ Proverbs: Wise Up! - GPS For Life - Proverbs 1:1-7, 2:1-7, 3:1-7 - 04-12-2026 12.04.2026 28:51

Listen in as Pastor Bob starts a new series on Proverbs Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like to submit a question to "Ask PBJ"? Send us a message. Visit First Church - Pella's website

Podcast Ep 94 || 04.07.2026 || Jill McKinstrey, GEMS, & Jump for Kids 07.04.2026 36:17

Join us for the ninety-fourth episode of 1856 - the Podcast of First Church Pella. On today's episode, Breanne Patel is joined by a special guest, Jill Mckinstrey, who shares with Breanne about GEMS and "Jump for Kids" mentoring. Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like to submit a question to "Ask PBJ"? Send us a message. Visit First Church - Pella's website

Pastor Bob Johnson⟫ Easter Service - Alive - John 20 - 04-05-2026 05.04.2026 26:04

Listen in as Pastor Bob gives our Easter service message. Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like to submit a question to "Ask PBJ"? Send us a message. Visit First Church - Pella's website

Podcast Ep 93 || 03.31.2026 || Kyle and Brad on Cadets 31.03.2026 31:22

Join us for the ninety-third episode of 1856 - the Podcast of First Church Pella. On today's episode, Breanne Patel is joined by Kyle Zylstra and Brad Uitermarkt, the guys who lead our Cadets ministry. Tune in to learn more about Cadets! Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like to submit a question to "Ask PBJ"? Send us a message. Visit First Church - Pella's website

Pastor Bob Johnson⟫ Gospel of John: So That You May Believe - Palm Sunday - It's Time - John 12:9-32 - 03-29-2026 29.03.2026 35:02

Listen in as Pastor Bob gives our Palm Sunday message from Gospel of John Series. Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like to submit a question to "Ask PBJ"? Send us a message. Visit First Church - Pella's website

Podcast Ep 92 || 03.24.2026 || I Must Decrease 25.03.2026 36:24

Join us for the ninety-second episode of 1856 - the Podcast of First Church Pella. On today's episode, host Pastor Bob Johnson and cohost Breanne Patel share some upcoming announcements. Then, they discuss PBJ's sermon from this past Sunday in our Gospel of John series, "So That You May Believe" on John 3:19-36 titled, "Born Again". Are you enjoying the podcast? Would...

Pastor Bob Johnson⟫ Gospel of John: So That You May Believe - I Must Decrease - John 3:22-34 - 03-22-2026 22.03.2026 36:07

Listen in as Pastor Bob concludes our Gospel of John Series for this year. Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like to submit a question to "Ask PBJ"? Send us a message. Visit First Church - Pella's website

Podcast Ep 91 || 03.17.2026 || Born Again 17.03.2026 36:49

Join us for the ninety-first episode of 1856 - the Podcast of First Church Pella. On today's episode, host Pastor Bob Johnson and cohost Breanne Patel share some upcoming announcements. Then, they discuss PBJ's sermon from this past Sunday in our Gospel of John series, "So That You May Believe" on John 3:1-18 titled, "Born Again". Are you enjoying the podcast? Would y...

Pastor Bob Johnson⟫ Gospel of John: So That You May Believe - Born Again - John 3:1-18 - 03-15-2026 15.03.2026 38:42

Listen in as Pastor Bob continues our Gospel of John Series Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like to submit a question to "Ask PBJ"? Send us a message. Visit First Church - Pella's website

Podcast Ep 90 || 03.10.2026 || Greed or Gratitude? 10.03.2026 39:18

Join us for the ninetieth episode of 1856 - the Podcast of First Church Pella. On today's episode, Breanne Patel is joined by Alex Foley, the Director of Missions and Discipleship at First Church. During the episode, Alex and Breanne share some upcoming announcements. Then, they discuss Alex's sermon from this past Sunday in our Gospel of John series, "So That You May Believe"...

Pastor Alex Foley⟫ Gospel of John: So That You May Believe - Greed in God's Living Room - John 2:13-25 - 03-08-2026 08.03.2026 42:55

Listen in as Pastor Alex continues our Gospel of John Series Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like to submit a question to "Ask PBJ"? Send us a message. Visit First Church - Pella's website

Podcast Ep 89 || 03.03.2026 || John 2:1-12 03.03.2026 34:35

Join us for the eighty-ninth episode of 1856 - the Podcast of First Church Pella. On today's episode, host Pastor Bob Johnson and cohost Breanne Patel share some upcoming announcements and PBJ's sermon from this past Sunday in our Gospel of John series, "So That You May Believe" on John 2:1-12 titled, "The Best Is Yet To Come". Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you...

Pastor Bob Johnson⟫ Gospel of John: So That You May Believe - The Best is Yet to Come - John 2:1-12 - 03-01-2026 01.03.2026 31:32

Listen in as Pastor Bob continues our Gospel of John Series Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like to submit a question to "Ask PBJ"? Send us a message. Visit First Church - Pella's website

Podcast Ep 88 || 02.24.2026 || John 1:19-34 24.02.2026 43:14

Join us for the eighty-eighth episode of 1856 - the Podcast of First Church Pella. On today's episode, host Pastor Bob Johnson and cohost Breanne Patel share some upcoming announcements. Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like to submit a question to "Ask PBJ"? Send us a message. Visit First Church - Pella's website

Pastor Bob Johnson⟫ Gospel of John: So That You May Believe - Why Am I Alive? To Make Jesus Known - John 1:19-34 - 02-22-2026 22.02.2026 38:06

Listen in as Pastor Bob continues our Gospel of John Series Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like to submit a question to "Ask PBJ"? Send us a message. Visit First Church - Pella's website

Podcast Ep 87 || 02.17.2026 || Israel Recap 17.02.2026 40:37

Join us for the eighty seventh episode of 1856 - the Podcast of First Church Pella. On today's episode, host Pastor Bob Johnson and cohost Breanne Patel share some upcoming announcements. Then, PBJ and Breanne welcome Barbra Boertje DeVries and Debbie Nelson, who recently returned from an Israel expedition with Pastor Bob and Patti, to discuss the trip. Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you...

Pastor Bob Johnson⟫ Gospel of John: So That You May Believe - In The Beginning - John 1:1-18 - 02-15-2026 15.02.2026 37:21

Listen in as Pastor Bob Begins our Gospel of John Series Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like to submit a question to "Ask PBJ"? Send us a message. Visit First Church - Pella's website

Podcast Ep 86 || 02.10.2026 || Daniel 12 10.02.2026 51:44

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Pastor Alex Foley⟫ Dare to be in Daniel's Band: Shirk or Shine - Daniel 12:1-13 - 02-08-2026 08.02.2026 56:40

Listen in as Pastor Alex Finishes the Daniel Series. Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like to submit a question to "Ask PBJ"? Send us a message. Visit First Church - Pella's website

Pastor Bob Johnson⟫ Dare to be in Daniel's Band: Courage to Stand Up 2 - Daniel 11:21-35 - 02-01-2026 01.02.2026 39:38

Listen in as Pastor Bob guides us through Daniel. Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like to submit a question to "Ask PBJ"? Send us a message. Visit First Church - Pella's website

Podcast Ep 85 || 01.27.2026 || Daniel 11: 1-20 27.01.2026 48:40

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Pastor Bob Johnson⟫ Dare to be in Daniel's Band: Courage to Stand Up - Daniel 11:1-20 - 01-25-2026 25.01.2026 43:07

Listen In as Pastor Bob guides us through Daniel. Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like to submit a question to "Ask PBJ"? Send us a message. Visit First Church - Pella's website

Podcast Ep 84 || 01.20.2025 || Daniel 10 20.01.2026 47:52

Join us for the eighty fourth episode of 1856 - the Podcast of First Church Pella. On today's episode, host Pastor Bob Johnson and cohost Breanne Patel discuss some upcoming announcements and PBJ's sermon from this past Sunday in our Daniel series, "Dare to be in Daniel's Band" on Daniel 10 titled, "Courage to Pray for the Long Haul". Are you enjoying the podcast...

Pastor Bob Johnson⟫ Dare to be in Daniel's Band: Courage to Pray for the Long Haul- Daniel 10 - 01-18-2026 18.01.2026 39:40

Listen In as Pastor Bob guides us through Daniel. Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like to submit a question to "Ask PBJ"? Send us a message. Visit First Church - Pella's website

Podcast Ep 83 || 01.13.2025 || Gabriel & Daniel 14.01.2026 35:43

Join us for the eighty third episode of 1856 - the Podcast of First Church Pella. On today's episode, host Pastor Bob Johnson and cohost Breanne Patel discuss some upcoming announcements and PBJ's sermon from this past Sunday in our Daniel series, "Dare to be in Daniel's Band" on Daniel 9 titled, "Courage to Count". Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like to...