The Firm Faith Podcast

Coinciding with the launch of Harvest's summer sermon series, Pastor Nick discusses our identity in Christ with his wife, Micaela. Tied into a believer's union with Christ, understanding your identity is essential for fulfilling your purpose and having great joy in doing so. Recommended Resources: Check out the resources below for learning more about the doctrines of our union with Christ...

Jack and Nick discuss local church membership as a God-ordained means of helping Christians stand firm in their faith. They argue from Scripture that you should become a member of a local church, discuss the blessings and responsibilities of membership, and address some of the common arguments made against committing to a church. Resources  Church Membership by Jonathan Leeman What is a healthy ch...

Jordan interviews Jack about the meaning and purpose of authority. Together, they discuss the tension between God's good design for authority, and mankind's tendency to misuse or reject authority altogether. Ultimately, our aim in this episode is to highlight Scripture's teachings on the benefits of biblical authority. Recommended Resources: Authority: How Godly Rule Protects the Vulne...

Nick hosts a discussion with Pastor Chris and his wife, Laurie, about the significance of a godly legacy. They discuss how God has grown them in thinking biblically about legacy and how they are seeking to be intentional with their own legacy. Covering a variety of stages of life, this is a conversation that will be beneficial for everyone. Recommended Resources: Book: Don’t Waste Your Life by Joh...

Pastors Nick and Jack aim to think biblically about progressive sanctification. Join us for a discussion on having a humble view of self and a desire to be transformed into the image of Christ. Recommended Resources : Book: Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands by Paul David Tripp Workbook: You Can Change by Tim Chester

Nick discusses the topic of serving with his wife, Micaela. Covering personal testimonies and teachings from Scripture, join them as they share how God has created us to serve. Recommended Resources: Check out the resources below for learning more about God’s design for serving or to find a way to serve: Article: Leave Church a Little Tired by Sam Emadi Article: Serving and Giving by Jamie Dunlop...

Nick interviews Frasier on the topic of sabbath rest. Frasier recently taught a class at Harvest on this topic and is sharing some of the highlights from that class. Recommended Resources: Harvest Equip Classes CBTS Conference Message on the Christian Sabbath Why Do Christians Worship on Sunday? by Ligonier Ministries Why is the Christian Sabbath on Sunday? by Core Christianity

Nick facilitates a round table discussion with co-hosts, Jack and Jordan, over the last two years of the Firm Faith podcast. Join them as they reflect on the origin of the podcast, its name, and some of the key highlights from the past two years. Recommended Resources: Firm Faith Recommended Resources

Nick and Jordan discuss the soul-shaping practice of personal devotions. Join them as they look at Scriptural teaching and share their own testimonies about the benefit of regular time with the Lord. Recommended Resources: ESV Study Bible ESV Scripture Journals (many options) Bible Reading Plan with Harvest New Morning Mercies by Paul Tripp

Jordan and Jack move into a discussion on the practical aspects of friendship, addressing questions such as: “How can I be a good friend?” “How should I choose friends?” and “Must I be friends with everyone?” Recommended Resources: “ The Cost of Being a Loner ” Ask Pastor John podcast episode #2142  “ What Makes True friendship ” Ask Pastor John podcast episode #2065  The Six Conversations by Heat...

Jack and Jordan discuss a biblical overview of friendship. Recommended Resources: “Wisdom and Friendship” sermon preached by Jack Flaherty on Dec 29th, 2019 https://www.harvestdesmoines.org/episode/wisdom-and-friendship/   True Friendship by Vaughan Roberts Friendship with God by Mike McKinley Made For Friendship by Drew Hunter “ Is it ok to call God friend? ”  by Drew Hunter

Nick and Chris explore what the Gospel is, why it has saving power, and how it must be preached and received. This title and impetus for this episode stems from having read Paul Washer's triology Recovering the Gospel and having just preached through The Beautiful Gospel sermon series in December of 2025. Resources: To learn more about the Gospel’s power and message, check out the resources li...

Nick leads a discussion on the benefits of personal growth plans with Jordan, Em, and Micaela. Recommended Resources: Check out the resources below for learning more about the importance of planning: Lees' Personal Growth Plan Template Bray’s Annual Life Plan Template What’s Best Next – Matthew Perman Don’t Waste Your Life – John Piper Do More Better – Tim Challies Crazy Busy – Kevin DeYoung G...

Join Pastor Nick for a special four-part Advent devotional series that coincides with our December 2025 sermon series - "The Beautiful Gospel". Episodes will be released each consecutive Sunday beginning November 30th. If you'd like to hear the full sermon related to each episode, please visit  www.harvestdesmoines.org/sermons  after December 7th, or join us in person each Sunday in...

Nick and Micaela discuss God's design for women in the home. Check out the resources below for learning more about God’s design for women: This Momentary Marriage - John Piper Helper by Design - Elyse Fitzpatrick Treasuring Christ When Your Hands are Full - Gloria Furman Mom Enough - Multiple Authors Glory in the Ordinary - Courtney Reissig Eve in Exile - Rebekah Merkle Feminine Appeal - Carol...

Join Pastor Nick for a special four-part Advent devotional series that coincides with our December 2025 sermon series - "The Beautiful Gospel". Episodes will be released each consecutive Sunday beginning November 30th. If you'd like to hear the full sermon related to each episode, please visit  www.harvestdesmoines.org/sermons  after December 7th, or join us in person each Sunday in...

Join Pastor Nick for a special four-part Advent devotional series that coincides with our December 2025 sermon series - "The Beautiful Gospel". Episodes will be released each consecutive Sunday beginning November 30th. If you'd like to hear the full sermon related to each episode, please visit  www.harvestdesmoines.org/sermons  after December 7th, or join us in person each Sunday in...

Nick and Jordan discuss what God has to say about physical health and provide pointers for being a wise steward of your body. Recommended Resources: What God Says about Our Bodies - Sam Alberry Love to Eat, Hate to Eat: Breaking the Bondage of Destructive Eating - Elyze Fitzpatrick A Little Theology of Exercise - David Mathis   Stewardship Resources on Health  App: MyFitnessPal - free app that all...

Join Pastor Nick for a special four-part Advent devotional series that coincides with our December 2025 sermon series - "The Beautiful Gospel". Episodes will be released each consecutive Sunday beginning November 30th. If you'd like to hear the full sermon related to each episode, please visit  www.harvestdesmoines.org/sermons  after December 7th, or join us in person each Sunday in...

Nick and Jordan discuss what God has to say about physical health and provide pointers for being a wise steward of your body. Recommended Resources: What God Says about Our Bodies - Sam Alberry Love to Eat, Hate to Eat: Breaking the Bondage of Destructive Eating - Elyze Fitzpatrick A Little Theology of Exercise - David Mathis   Stewardship Resources on Health  App: MyFitnessPal - free app that all...

Nick grills Jack on the topic of conscience. They discuss what it is biblically, how it functions practically, and why deploying it wisely has a plethora of applications for our lives. Recommended Resources: “ The Conscience ” sermon preached on 1.14.24 by Jack Flaherty The Conscience by Andy Naselli and J.D. Crowley That Little Voice in Your Head by Andy Naselli (Kids resource) The Art of Turning...

Nick and Jack discuss God's design for men in the home. Recommended Resources: How to Lead Your Family: A Guide for Men Wanting to Be More by Joel Beeke Disciplines of a Godly Man by R. Kent Hughes Disciplines of a Godly Young Man by R. Kent Hughes & W. Carey Hughes Biblical Manhood: Masculinity, Leadership and Decision Making by Stuart Scott Family Shepherds: Calling and Equipping Men to...

Nick, Jack, and Emily discuss the importance of catechisms in training both adults and children to stand firm in the faith once for all delivered to the saints. Recommended Resources: The New City Catechism (Includes free app) Truth and Grace (TAG) Memory Books: 3 Book SET - Founders Press Discipleship through Doctrinal Teaching and Catechism by Sally Michael Jesus Kids album by Shai Linne (has Ca...

Jack, Nick, and Jordan discuss what it means to be a lifelong learner. They consider the importance of consuming good resources while rightly prioritizing the Word and the church. Recommended Resources: How to Read a Book: Advice for Christian Readers by Andrew David Naselli How to Read a Book: The Classic Guide to Intelligent Reading by Mortimer J. Adler and Charles Van Doren Foundations for Life...

Nick and special guest, Frasier Dew, reflect on the recent One Another sermon series at Harvest, including how they've seen God at work. They also consider ways we might expect God to continue to work in our midst and contrast the fruit of obeying with the fruit of disobedience. Recommended Resources: 31 Ways to be A “One Another” Christian by Stuart Scott One Anothers sermons Unity One Anothe...