Faith Matters (Archive)

God made us in his image as creative beings and has given us the task of using our creativity to serve His purposes. In this episode, Dan Jarms, John Gardner, Seth Weber, and David McGuire discuss using art and creativity for God's glory.

As we begin our series in Malachi this Sunday, Dan will help us place Malachi in its context within the whole story of the Bible through an overview of the Covenants. In this episode, Nathan and Dan discuss the significance of understanding books in their context and how the covenants can help us do that.

Dan Jarms and Walt Takisaki discuss eldership. They talk about the process of raising up the next generation of elders and address some of the myths about what elders do. And Chris Tornquist joins us to share about how he has seen God working through the Fundamentals of the Faith class over the past few years. Learn more about Fundamentals of the Faith and see topic dates here: https://fbchurch.or...

This week on Faith Matters Dan interviews Paul Funchess and Dave & Jen Gamon on the topic of Critical Race Theory and where true hope for unity is found. Plus Nathan shares about the future of discipleship and Growth Groups here at Faith.

Lydia Kinne shares a story about a women’s book club, and the benefits they draw as believers from reading fiction in community. And we interview Chris and Kyrsi Connelly about how taking and now teaching the marriage class has impacted their relationship.

On this episode of Faith Matters Dan Jarms and John Gardners discuss how we plan the liturgy of our services and why we order our services how we do. Plus, Gharrett Dursma tells us about Discovery—our Wednesday evening program for k-5th graders.

On this week's episode of Faith Matters Dan Jarms and Ian Rush discuss the relationship between the local church and seminary training as we look forward to the upcoming seminary convocation (August 15) to launch The Master's Seminary Spokane's 2021-22 school year!

This week of Faith Matters: 0:42 Dan speaks about the history of Confessions and creeds in the Bible and early church 3:21 Dan and Seth discuss whats happening in the life of the church including the upcoming Seminary Convocation 6:28 We hear from a few families about how they have been using the New City Catechism in their family discipleship 15:21 Dan gives us a sermon preview for this Sunday on...

This week on Faith Matters: 0:50 Dan shares about what God has saved us to do! 2:29 Seth tells us whats coming up at Faith 4:04 Dan interviews Paul Funchess and Nathan Thiry about church planting. Discussion includes why church planting is so important, why we're starting in the Valley, and what it takes to be a church-planting church. 22:19 Seth interviews Susan Webley about how MomLife has embra...

This week on Faith Matters: 0:46 Dan shares the scriptural basis for members serving in the church 3:15 Seth gives details one some upcoming events including the Church Picnic on July 25 5:44 Dan interviews John Gardner and Linda Jarms about serving the church both in formal ministry and informal, everyday ways. 27:22 Jenny Wash tells us about some service opportunities in Children's Ministry! 33:...

This week on Faith Matters: 1:07 Seth shares what's coming up in the calendar at Faith Bible Church 3:10 Dan shares about why we do Youth Ministry 5:51 Dan interviews Ian Rush, giving us an introduction to his story, his heart for ministry and his family! 24:28 A tribute to Jess Colvin from the Office Staff at Faith 31:14 Brian Sayers gives us a preview of this Sunday's sermon. Have feedback, comm...

This week on Faith Matters: 0:33 Dan and Seth share the vision for this new podcast 2:00 Dan shares about how the church glorifies God 5:25 Seth gives us the details on Cookie Night 7:10 We hear from Brian and Michelle Sayers about a beloved weekly tradition in our counseling ministry 19:27 Dan gives us this Sunday's sermon preview. Jesus faces his biggest temptation and overcomes it through praye...