The FBC Durant Podcast

We have previously discussed the many ministries at First Baptist Church Durant. Now, we are discussing our men's and women's ministries as a whole. Our men's and women's ministries hold meetups periodically and these events are lead by a individuals who are faithfully committed to seeing our mission and vision fulfilled. These events are opportunities to connect further with the multi-generationa...

We have met with our current ministry staff in previous podcast episodes. Now, we are rolling through the rest of our ministries at FBC Durant that are not only overseen by staff, but many are led by volunteers, leaders, and servants of the church. These are the ministries of our fellowship and are listed out informationally. Previous and future podcast episodes will dive deeper into these specifi...

Creative Media/IT Director Cole Hughes sits in as today's guest to share a little of his story and his role in the media ministry at FBC Durant. FBC Durant's media ministry began in 1983 and continues to leverage the use of technology for the sake of the gospel. A conversation on the intersection of creativity, faith, and work. Cole explains some of his work at the church and where it fits in our...

Our Hispanic Ministry Coordinator Guillermo Garcia joins the show to share his testimony and talk about our Hispanic Ministry. Guillermo is from Barquisimeto, Venezuela and served there as a minister for many years before moving to Durant. Our Hispanic Ministry exist as part of our church's mission and vision to glorify God and see every person, including Spanish speakers in our community, progres...

To round out our discipleship pathway and meet with each respective staff member assigned to lead our church's vision, we have Dustin Searles. Dustin is our Pastor of Mobilization and College and speaks on both of these roles. We also get to hear about Dustin's life and call to ministry. Dustin currently leads our Refuge service praise band team in which Garrett and Cory are both members. Enjoy th...

The third pillar of our discipleship pathway is discipleship. We long to see every person grow deeper in their understanding of the Scriptures and the Savior. Journey groups (J-groups) are our practice of doing this. J-groups are designed to move believers along the pathway of discipleship in very small, gender-specific groups over a specific time frame with a specific course of study. Today's gue...

To continue our series on the pillars of our discipleship pathway, we are joined by Sebastian Conner (Pastor of Connection & Students) and Esme Garcia (Girls Ministry Assistant). Esme shares her testimony and how she connected to FBC Durant. Sebastian further expands on his experience in church as it relates to linking with the people God puts around you. We long to see every person connected to t...

To kick off 2025 our Pastor of Worship & Administration, Ken Bartholomew, sits down with us to discuss the act of worship and why it's important to him. Ken has served at several churches throughout his ministry career and has been at FBC Durant since 2003. Today we hear about Ken's path to salvation which ultimately led him to lead worship in church for many years. Worship is the first pillar of...

Danny Torres is the Pastor of Swerve Church in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Swerve Church is a mission partnership of FBC Durant and we are blessed to get to work with them. Danny talks about his life and their mission to love their neighbors. Listen and learn what it’s like to go on the New York mission trip and mobilize your life for the sake of the gospel. Visit the link below to learn more about Swerve...

For the tenth episode of The FBC Durant Podcast, we are checking in with our state mission partner Tiller Watson of Turn Church Tulsa, Oklahoma. Turn Church seeks to serve in ways that are relevant to their specific community. FBC has the opportunity to partner through various service project trips and children's ministry events. Tiller shares how the Lord led him to Pastor Turn Church and the hea...

Today we have Ryan and Brea McMillan, church planters with the International Mission Board in Berlin, Germany, join the show. Ryan and Brea are from southern Oklahoma and both graduated from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. FBC Durant is currently engaging in mission trips to Berlin annually alongside the McMillans. In this episode, we focus on our third key truth in Romans - that is missio...

For the second edition of this three-part episodic series on the Book of Romans, we discuss community building. Lead Pastor Garry McNeill joins us to share why community building is so important in the Christian life. What does a gospel-saturated community look like today? How would Paul encourage our community of believers in Durant, Oklahoma? www.fbcdurant.org Chapters: 0:00 Intro to community...

This episode marks the beginning of a three-part episodic series on the Book of Romans and the key truths that comprise its foundation. Firstly, Romans is a gospel-saturated letter. The Apostle Paul's boldness to unashamedly proclaim the gospel is a message for the world. Garrett, Cory, and Sarah share how the gospel was revealed to them and why it's important. Come along with us as we commence on...

Join in with Sebastian Conner, FBC Durant Pastor of Connection and Students, as he shares his story and his vision for the student ministry. Sebastian walked a unique road to salvation and shares what he has learned along the way. Sebastian talks about his passion for student ministry and the direction First Students is going - to make Christ known. To learn more about First Students, visit https:...

For this episode, we have special guest Kanda Forbis who shares her testimony and journey through grief after her oldest son, Bowman, went to his heavenly home at the young age of four years old. Kanda wholeheartedly believes that allowing God to use this tragedy to further His kingdom gives purpose and meaning to something that otherwise makes no sense. This is a message to encourage everyone in...

Get to know our hosts as they share their personal experiences with the church, FBC Durant, and church membership. Garrett, Cory, and Sarah all have different backgrounds and unique stories that led them to Christ. Every testimony is powerful because it is the power of God for salvation. Tune in to how the Lord has influenced our lives and guided our paths to where we are today. www.fbcdurant.org...

In the final session of Discover FBC, we talk about church membership. Why is membership in a local church important? We will discover its importance and how you can serve God as a part of a local church. Pastor Garry joins us once again to share the case, goal, and practice of church membership. Learn, explore, and discover how becoming a church member is beneficial in this final edition of Disco...

For the second session of Discover FBC, we explore the unique qualities and characteristics of this specific local body known as First Baptist Church Durant. Pastor Garry McNeill joins us as we dive into our church's history, beliefs, affiliations, stewardship, ministries, mission, vision, and pathway. We exist to glorify God by making disciples of all nations. We long to see every person progress...

In this first part of the Discover FBC series, our Lead Pastor Garry McNeill joins us as we discuss the Biblical definition and function of a local church. In Scripture, we find several references to what God's church is to be like as a whole. In this episode, we refer to the big C church. This means we are speaking on behalf of every Biblical church body that has been assembled. Join us as we lea...

This podcast is a destination for you to connect with the church on a deeper level. Episodes are released bi-weekly and are available on all major platforms. If you prefer to watch, you can do so on the FBC Durant YouTube channel, the FBC Durant website, or the FBC Durant app. We will be diving into applicable topics within our ministries, and also provide you with information like dates and event...