The Change: Cultivating the Difference Jesus Makes.

Welcome to The Change, cultivating the difference Jesus makes. In this episode the staff of First Baptist Gordonsville reconnect after Easter and dive into what it means to live faith on mission where you are. They discuss biblical foundations like the Great Commission and examples from Jesus (Zacchaeus, the woman at the well), the power and promptings of the Holy Spirit (Acts, Philip and the Ethi...

Welcome to The Change, cultivating the difference Jesus makes. In this mountain‑retreat episode Brother Ryan sits down with worship pastor Jason Ligon, youth leader AJ, and Brother Brandon to explore the role of music in a believer’s spiritual walk. Topics include personal walk‑up songs, Scripture on singing (Psalms, Colossians, Revelation), how music shapes belief and emotion, the importance of s...

On this episode of The Change, host Bro. Ryan and the team return from the holiday break to tackle the big question: How do you find God’s will? Through candid conversation and scripture, they unpack what it really means to seek God—moving beyond fear and step-by-step checklists to a relationship shaped by obedience, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. Topics include practical guidance from Proverbs 3:5–...

In this mini episode of The Change, Brother Ryan leads a short devotional through Philippians 1:12–26, reading the passage and reflecting on Paul’s witness from house arrest. Listeners will hear the Scripture, a brief exposition, and a prayer. Topics covered include how Paul’s chains furthered the gospel, the reaction of the palace guard and fellow believers, the tension between life and death in...

Join Brother Ryan with guests Brother Brandon Patten and Brother AJ Cripps as they continue their countdown of the top 10 ways to grow your faith in 2026. In this episode they pick up at number five and walk through practical habits to deepen your relationship with Jesus. Topics include committing a year to a deep study of one book of the Bible (recommendations: John, James, Psalms), suggested res...

Welcome to The Change, cultivating the difference Jesus makes. In this episode hosts AJ, Brandon, and Ryan (with guest moments from the team) share a lighthearted holiday conversation before diving into a two-part Top 10 list of practical ways to grow your faith in 2026. Topics covered in this installment (numbers 10–6) include beginning prayer times with thanksgiving (Psalm 100; Philippians 4:6–7...

Brother Ryan introduces a new devotional mini-series through the book of Philippians, exploring how Paul’s identity as a bondservant of Jesus produced joy even from a Roman prison. This episode focuses on Philippians 1:1–11 and highlights three marks of surrendered Christian living: a thankful heart, an encouraging heart, and a loving heart. Topics covered include Paul’s example of surrender, the...

Join Brother Ryan with Pastor Brandon Patton, Youth Leader AJ Crips, and staff from First Baptist Church Gordonsville as they launch The Change, Cultivating the Difference Jesus Makes. In this episode they define what a disciple is, contrast cultural Christianity with biblical discipleship, and share honest personal testimonies about conversion, struggle, and surrender. Topics include the cost of...