FBC Toccoa - This is My Story

In this episode, we hear from Jean McCumber, who shares how God has been pursuing her throughout her life, even when she resisted and rebelled. Editing: Sarah Edmonds Audio Engineering: Gabe Sanders Music: Grant Wall Logo: Kelly Thigpen

To close out the Ask Our Pastor's series, Jason DeFoor shares about his new role at FBC as Senior Adult and Care Pastor and answers some of your submitted questions. Editing: Sarah Edmonds Audio Engineering: Gabe Sanders Music: Grant Wall Logo: Kelly Thigpen

In this episode our Senior Pastor, Brett Sanders, answers questions submitted as part of the Ask Our Pastors series. Brett shares his testimony, what brought him to pastoral ministry, and how we can be praying for him as he pastors us. Editing: Sarah Edmonds Audio Engineering: Gabe Sanders Music: Grant Wall Logo: Kelly Thigpen

This week, Clay answers your questions! Clay shares about his golf game, how God brought him to music ministry, how he uses music as a tool to build relationships. Editing: Sarah Edmonds Audio Engineering: Gabe Sanders Music: Grant Wall Logo: Kelly Thigpen

Next in our Ask Our Pastors series, we sit down with Evan Alexander. In this episode, Evan shares his testimony and answers some questions submitted by our church family. Editing: Sarah Edmonds Audio Engineering: Gabe Sanders Music: Grant Wall Logo: Kelly Thigpen

Our church family submitted over 100 questions for our pastors. Today, our youth pastor Josh Lorenz answers some of them! Editing: Sarah Edmonds Audio Engineering: Gabe Sanders Music: Grant Wall Logo: Kelly Thigpen

To close out our high school senior series, Cecilia shares about her time at FBC, growing in her faith, and some of her plans after graduation. Editing: Clark Sanders Audio Engineering: Gabe Sanders Music: Grant Wall Logo: Kelly Thigpen

Next in our senior series, we share some laughs with Lucas and Garrett as they reflect on their time in FBC’s youth group and at SCHS, including the impact of youth pastors, church members, and teachers along the way. Editing: Clark Sanders Audio Engineering: Gabe Sanders Music: Grant Wall Logo: Kelly Thigpen

In this episode, Josie kicks off our high school senior series. Josie has such a heart for people, and gives God the glory for bringing her through some difficult seasons. Editing: Clark Sanders Audio Engineering: Gabe Sanders Music: Grant Wall Logo: Kelly Thigpen

Gordon Thigpen shares his perspective of all God-given gifts being used as worship, his passion for athletics and coaching, and the importance of finding deep community. Editing: Sarah Edmonds Audio Engineering: Gabe Sanders Music: Grant Wall Logo: Kelly Thigpen

After coming to America, Rejoice and Sabrina found community in Clarkston, GA. In this episode, they share about their cultures, how they started following Jesus, and how God brought them to where they are today. Clarkston International Bible Church: https://cibcfamily.com/ Revelation 7:9 "After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all...

Lifelong First Baptist Church member Barbara Payne shares memories of our church history, reflects on changes, and looks forward to our future. Editing: Clark Sanders Audio Engineering: Gabe Sanders Music: Grant Wall Logo: Kelly Thigpen

John and Alison LaFevers share their story of discipleship and ministry, discussing how their understanding of missions has changed and practical ways they live out their faith in everyday life. Gospel Fluency by Jeff Vanderstelt:  https://www.gospelfluency.com/ Transformed by Caesar Kalinowski:  https://www.caesarkalinowski.com/resources/ The Gospel Comes with a House Key by Rosaria Butterfield: ...

Today on This is My Story, Hannah shares about returning to the Lord in recent years, falling in love with His Word, and developing friendships in FBC life groups. The Bible Recap reading plan Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools book What if Jesus Was Serious about Prayer book Get connected at FBC Toccoa Luke 15:21-24 And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you....

In today's episode, Shawn shares his "God story" with us. He reflects on his life including a miraculous recovery from a car accident, becoming a husband and father, and falling in love with the Lord as he is reading through the Bible. Shawn notices and glorifies God in the details of his life, and encourages all of us to seek God as well. Romans 8:28  "And we know that for thos...

In the last episode of our college series, TFC student DJ Hollimon tells us about his testimony and finding his value in the Lord instead of the world. DJ reminds us of the importance of church community and the value of memorizing Scripture. Psalm-based songs:  https://www.everypsalm.com/ 1 Timothy 4:12 Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct,...

Maddie Stone vulnerably shares about her dependance on God through an eating disorder. Now after recovery and spiritual growth, she loves studying the Bible and is looking forward to helping others after she graduates from TFC with her Nursing degree. Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is comm...

In this episode of our college series, TFC student Justin Fleming shares how he was drawn to God at a young age, which built a solid foundation for the challenges he faced through his childhood. After witnessing his mother go through addiction and domestic abuse, he eventually got to experience her redemption before she passed away. God worked through all these challenges, and led Justin to where...

To kick off our College Student Series, Katie Bower shares about her time as a Nursing student at Toccoa Falls College, how God gave her a passion for medical missions, and the importance of finding community in a local church at any age. Editing: Clark Sanders Audio Engineering: Gabe Sanders Music: Grant Wall Logo: Kelly Thigpen

With Emmanuel on our minds this season, we talked with 5 people in our church who have lived in other countries at Christmastime. Though their stories are unique, each one reminds us of God's love, and that he sent his Son for the whole world. 2:06-6:43 Gordon Thigpen, Russia 6:45-8:30 Rejoice Stephan, Zambia 8:32-12:35 Elijah Webb, Chad 12:36-22:30 Sarah Hijazeen, Jordan 22:32-28:45 Anne Kell...

In today's episode, we hear from Savannah Rothstein, the Children's Director at First Baptist Church Toccoa. She shares stories of hope and how she's experienced God's kindness even in the hard seasons. Savannah's love for the Lord shines through in the way she serves, and she's truly being used as a vessel for the kids at FBC. Editing: Clark Sanders Audio Engineering: Gabe...

In this episode, Kelly shares about clinging to hope while living with clinical depression and anxiety. She opens up about community, therapy, and how she’s learning to rely on God’s truth even when emotions say otherwise. Scripture references: 1 Peter 5:7 "Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you." Matthew 6:26-27 "Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harves...

This episode features the Tugalo Baptist Associational Missionary, Jason DeFoor. Jason shares his testimony, the importance of the local church, and key takeaways from FBC's latest church-wide life group study. Love Your Church by Tony Merida:  https://www.thegoodbook.com/love-your-church?srsltid=AfmBOora57uTZGUCTcstlPgTSKwf_hfaqMGua5DoGeY07cl2oo0YFAqf Tugalo Baptist Association:  http://www.t...

Today we are getting to know FBC's new Youth Pastor, Josh Lorenz, and his wife, Sarah. In this episode, Josh and Sarah share how they met, what led them to youth ministry, and demonstrate their genuine love for students. Edited by Clark Sanders Music by Grant Wall Logo by Kelly Thigpen

In this episode, Gary shares his story of following Jesus and how The Bible Recap has shaped his walk with God. He talks about staying consistent, finding encouragement in Scripture, and seeing God’s character in a deeper way. Read the New Testament with us starting on October 1 using The Bible Recap plan:  https://www.thebiblerecap.com/start Edited by Clark Sanders Music by Grant Wall Logo by Kel...