FBCC Connect Group Leaders

In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss Mark 3:7-19 and Jesus's call of the disciples and the implications for speaking about "calling" today in preparation for Sunday, July 12, 2026.

In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss Mark 2:1-12 and Jesus's authority to forgive sins and heal. This episode will equip you to lead group discussion in Connect Groups on Sunday, July 5, 2026.

In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss Mark 1:35-45 in which Jesus heals a man with leprosy in preparation for Sunday, June 28, 2026.

In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss Mark 1:21-34 and Jesus's authority over the spiritual and physical realms. We will pay close attention to the category of biblical authority. This episode will prepare you to lead your group in discussion during Connect Groups for June 21, 2026.

In this episode, Brandon and Miles walk through Luke 4:16–30, where Jesus returns to His hometown of Nazareth, reads from Isaiah 61, and announces that the Scripture is fulfilled in Him. At first, the crowd marvels at His gracious words, but their wonder quickly turns to doubt and rejection when Jesus confronts their expectations and reveals that God’s grace extends beyond the boundaries they had...

In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss the second sign of Jesus in John's gospel: the healing of the official's son. They also explore the question, "What is faith?" This episode will prepare you to lead the discussion in your Connect Group on June 7th, 2026.

In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss the story of the Woman at the Well in John 4 and evangelism in preparation for Sunday, May 31, 2026.

In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss John 3:25-36 and the themes of humility, the supremacy of Christ, and Jesus's identity as the Son of God incarnate in preparation for Sunday, May 24, 2026.

In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss Jesus's encounter with Nicodemus in John 3 in preparation for Sunday, March 17, 2026.

In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss John 2:13-22 and Jesus's clearing of the temple. This podcast will prepare you for group discussion on Sunday, May 10, 2026.

In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss John 2:1-11 and Jesus turning water into wine in preparation for Sunday, May 3, 2026.

In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss the calling of Jesus's disciples from John 1:35-37;40-51 in preparation for Sunday, April 26, 2026.

In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss the temptation of Jesus in Luke 4:1-13 in preparation for Sunday, April 19th, 2026.

In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss Jesus's baptism as described in Matthew 3:13-17 in preparation for Sunday, April 12, 2026. ⁠"The Biblical Trinity" by Brandon Smith⁠

In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss findings from the State of Theology 2025 report and the implications for our church and its members. Article: ⁠Infrequent Churchgoers’ Theology Lags Behind More Frequent Attendees⁠ Link: ⁠State of Theology 2025 Report⁠

In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss Jesus's teaching in the temple in Luke 2:40-52 in preparation for Sunday, March 29, 2026.

In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss the visit of the Magi in Matthew 2:1-12 in preparation for Sunday, March 22, 2026.

In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss the account of Simeon and Anna in Luke 2 and the doctrine of the incarnation in preparation for Sunday, March 15, 2026.

In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss Luke 2:4-20 and the arrival of the Messiah in preparation for Connect Groups on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss Luke 1:5–17 and how God prepared the way for the Messiah through the miraculous birth of John the Baptist in preparation for Sunday, March 1, 2026.

In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss Malachi chapters 3 and 4 in preparation for Sunday, February 22, 2026.

In this episode, Brandon and Miles wrap up the discussion of Nehemiah and talk about confession, repentance, and worship in preparation for Sunday, February 15, 2026.

In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss Nehemiah 8 and the corporate reading of the Scriptures in preparation for Connect Groups on February 8, 2026. Links: Herb and Kathy Watersedge Story Book recommendations: Spirit of Early Christian Thought by Robert L. Wilkin Biblical Theology in the Life of the Early Church by Stephen O. Presley The Character of Leadership by Jeff Iorg

In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss the beginning of the book of Nehemiah and God's restoration of His people in preparation for Sunday, February 1, 2016.

In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss the book of Esther and its theological significance in preparation for Sunday, January 25th, 2026.