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Here at The Thrive Show our goal is to help you THRIVE in your home and sphere by offering practical advice on specific actions or ideas you can then implement in your own life. A podcast by First Church of Christ in Bluffton, Indiana.

First Church of Christ, Bluffton


    • Aug 23, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 33m AVG DURATION
    • 39 EPISODES


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    S03E12 - Messy World, Messy Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 52:56


    The Bible is full of accounts of people of faith who led anything but but flowery, pain-free lives. Our world today is full of its own challenges and troubles are to be expected. Jesus didn't promise us a life without storms if we follow Him, but that He would be our refuge when they do come. Our challenge today is to lead a thriving life and stand firm on the solid rock in the midst of the turmoil around us. FCCfamily.com Instagram YouTube – The Thrive Show

    S03E11 - Living an Intentional Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 65:13


    Thriving in your homes and in your spheres requires some intentionality. In this episode we discuss the barriers that keep us from living a more intentional life and how we can break them down by making spiritually healthy lifestyle choices. FCCfamily.com Instagram YouTube – The Thrive Show

    S03E10 - How Jesus' Kingship Changes Everything

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 42:33


    To understand Jesus' Kingship, we must understand the Gospel to its fullest extent. It is more than simply Jesus died for our sins on the cross and saved us from our sins, then rose from the grave. Our problem is that we think we need an assistant when we really need a King. FCCfamily.com Instagram YouTube – The Thrive Show

    S03E09 - Becoming a Godly Leader

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 56:54


    A thriving church needs thriving leaders. This week, our Thrive Show episode is all about leadership. What qualities should one possess to be an effective leader? What can we work on to be a person that other people follow? We explore what the Bible says about leadership attributes. At FCC, we have a list of values that we ask anyone in leadership to strive for. Mike, Taylor and Brandon break those leadership values down and define what it means to be a Godly leader. FCCfamily.com Instagram YouTube – The Thrive Show

    S03E08 - Do You Feel Burned Out?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 56:27


    Do you feel like your passion has faded? Has your productivity dropped? Do you feel like you're constantly running on empty despite your best efforts to refuel? You could be suffering from burn out.In this episode, we're joined by Lane Sander, Director of Renovate Counseling Services. We discuss how burn out affects our mental health and how we can bounce back and begin thriving in the wake of it's influence. Learn more about Renovate Counseling Services FCCfamily.com Instagram YouTube – The Thrive Show

    S03E07 - How Life-Change Happens

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 55:30


    In this episode, we talk about how to thrive in your personal life by taking a look at the cognitive triangle of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It works in either direction, each one affecting the others. How do we stop it? How do we take advantage of it? We'll dive into scripture and see the truth from the Word that will shed light on the lies that we believe about ourselves. FCCfamily.com Instagram YouTube – The Thrive Show

    S03E06 - Are You Committing Spiritual Piracy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 51:12


    In this episode we discuss the importance of diving into the Word and taking ownership of your faith. Thriving in your relationship with God requires personal effort, not merely relying on the teachings of others. God has things he wants to teach YOU through the scriptures, but learning to listen takes practice. If you call FCC your home church, e-mail us at info@FCCfamily.com and we can provide you with a link to use the Dwell Bible app for free. Get the Dwell Bible app: https://dwellapp.io FCCfamily.com Instagram YouTube – The Thrive Show

    S03E05 - Confused, Lost, and Hurting (What's the Remedy?)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 42:33


    One of our core values at First Church of Christ is that we are Better Together. In this episode we discuss the need for genuine community as we strive to be the church as Christ intended. We cannot live a thriving life on our own. FCCfamily.com Instagram YouTube – The Thrive Show

    S03E04 - Resilient Faith in Today's World

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 56:25


    Today's culture makes it increasingly challenging to be a Christ follower. Many social and ethical issues can make a believer feel ostracized. How can we remain faithful to our calling to make and raise disciples in today's world? The answers are found in scripture, the inerrant Word of God. FCCfamily.com Instagram YouTube – The Thrive Show

    S03E03 - Society Infiltrating the Church: Progressive Christianity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 50:53


    Today's culture makes it increasingly challenging to be a Christ follower. Many social and ethical issues can make a believer feel ostracized. How can we preserve the New Testament church AND show love to people that have been trained to see Christians as bigots? The answers are found in scripture, the inerrant Word of God. FCCfamily.com Instagram YouTube – The Thrive Show

    S03E02 - The Challenges of Today's Society for Christ Followers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 49:54


    Today's culture makes it increasingly challenging to be a Christ follower. Many social and ethical issues can make a believer feel ostracized. How can we show love to people that have been trained to see Christians as bigots? FCCfamily.com Instagram YouTube – The Thrive Show

    S03E01 - 3 Converging Societal Dynamics That Are Killing You (And How God Remedies Them With the Church)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 51:55


    Is the body of Christ thriving or merely surviving? In this episode we explore 3 converging societal dynamics that are killing us, and how God has established the church on this earth as the remedy. Our challenge is to ensure that we are living out God's vision for His church despite the ever-changing society around us. FCCfamily.com Instagram YouTube – The Thrive Show

    S02E12 - FAQ: How to Improve Your Personal Finances

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 20:15


    In this season finale of The Thrive Show, Rick and Laura Gentis pull questions from a hat about personal finances. They use their combined experience of over 60 years in finance to answer these question about debt, retirement, savings and more, so you can thrive in this area of your life. FCCfamily.com Instagram YouTube – The Thrive Show

    S02E11 - 2 Ingredients to Better Sex in Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 35:09


    Brandon and Sara are back to help you and your spouse thrive in your marriage. In this episode, we take another look at communication and care and how those 2 ingredients affect our intimacy. This time, we're getting physical... we're talking about intimacy in the bedroom. FCCfamily.com Instagram YouTube – The Thrive Show

    S02E10 - How (and WHY) to Make Prayer a Priority

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 31:48


    Few Christians would deny the importance of prayer, but many would probably agree that they are not thriving in their personal prayer life. In this episode of the Thrive show, Taylor and Mike talk about why prayer is so important, why we may struggle in this area, and how to make prayer a priority in our lives. FCCfamily.com Instagram YouTube – The Thrive Show

    S02E08 - 2 Ingredients to a Better Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 33:32


    Brandon and Sara want to let you know how you can thrive in your marriage. Find out the 2 ingredients to a better marriage and the warning signs that one (or both) of the ingredients may be lacking in this episode of The Thrive Show. FCCfamily.com Instagram YouTube – The Thrive Show

    S02E08 - You Can Change Someone's Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 22:29


    In this episode of The Thrive show, Taylor talks to students about having Christ-centered conversations with people. FCCfamily.com Instagram YouTube – The Thrive Show

    S02E07 - Random Acts of Kindness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 23:58


    This episode is very visually intensive and would be better experienced by clicking the video link below. In this episode of The Thrive show, the FCC staff go out in teams and perform random acts of kindness. Thinking of others is a great way to help you thrive in your spheres. FCCfamily.com Instagram YouTube – The Thrive Show

    S02E06 - Practicing Personal Worship

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 35:32


    Mike talks with Caleb Buyer, Worship Pastor of Life Community Church, about how to bring worship into our personal lives. A thriving Christ follower knows that worship isn't just for Sunday and is more than simply singing. FCCfamily.com Instagram YouTube – The Thrive Show

    S02E05 - Thriving With Good Habits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 17:13


    Eli Ingle joins Student Pastor, Taylor Thompson as they discuss the importance of forming good habits and how they can be used to Thrive in your personal relationship with God. FCCfamily.com Instagram YouTube – The Thrive Show

    S02E04 - Better Together

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 26:59


    This week's guest is Ken Engle, an Elder at First Church of Christ. Ken Shares his testimony with us about how the church family gathered around him during his heart surgery. This episode will teach us all how we can thrive in our spheres by being "Better Together". FCCfamily.com Instagram YouTube – The Thrive Show

    S02E03 - Trusting God: Finances and Budgeting

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 24:10


    Guest Josh Sedar, CFO of Youth for Christ joins Student Pastor Taylor on this episode of The Thrive Show. They discuss the importance of trusting God in your home by being responsible and generous with your finances. FCCfamily.com Instagram YouTube – The Thrive Show

    S02E02 - Defining Discipleship

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 27:34


    One of our Core Values at First Church of Christ is that we are Disciple-Making Disciples. In this episode of The Thrive Show, pastors Mike and Brandon talk about what that actually means. FCCfamily.com Instagram YouTube – The Thrive Show

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    S02E01 - 3 Ways to Read the Bible

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 20:11


    In the first episode of season 2, Brandon gives us 3 ways we can experience the Bible and get more into the Word. FCCfamily.com Instagram YouTube – The Thrive Show

    S01E15 - Thriving in our Community

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 14:08


    Children's Pastor, Amber Shoemaker, is joined by our guest, Audrey Estill from Bluffton Now, in this episode of The Thrive Show. Together they help you thrive in your sphere by giving you practical ways you can be active in our community. This is a great way to live out one of our core values: Being "For Wells". FCCfamily.com Instagram YouTube – The Thrive Show

    S01E14 - Faith is a Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 28:25


    Steve Surbaugh, lead pastor at Life Community Church, joins us for this episode of The Thrive Show. We'll hear inspirational testimony of his own faith journey and discuss how we can keep our faith fresh and ever-growing. FCCfamily.com Instagram YouTube – The Thrive Show

    S01E13 - Sharing Your Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 34:11


    Taylor Thompson invites his friend, Jacob Massey, as his guest on this episode of The Thrive Show. Together, they help you thrive in your sphere by helping you intentionally share your faith with others. FCCfamily.com Instagram YouTube – The Thrive Show

    S01E12 - Representing Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 25:54


    Mike is joined by Jeff Paterson of Forgotten Children Worldwide as they help you thrive in your sphere by being a good representation of Jesus to those around you. FCCfamily.com Instagram YouTube – The Thrive Show

    S01E11 - Thriving in Your Finances

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 27:40


    In this episode, Brandon and Sara Kelley help you thrive in your home by giving their testimony on the benefits of budgeting. FCCfamily.com Instagram YouTube – The Thrive Show

    S01E09 - Family Dinners

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 17:54


    You're invited to a virtual dinner at the Wood household on this episode of The Thrive Show. Join Aaron and family as they prepare a special meal and help you thrive in your homes by stressing the importance of family meals! FCCfamily.com Instagram YouTube – The Thrive Show

    S01E08 - Thriving in your Home While Working

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 29:55


    Student Pastor Taylor Thompson talks with Cheris Miller as she explains how she and her husband juggle spiritual health, work, school, kids, and activities as they work towards a thriving home. Facebook FCCfamily.com Instagram YouTube – The Thrive Show

    S01E07 - Journaling

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 15:49


    Worship/Connections Pastor, Mike speaks with Student Pastor, Taylor about how journaling can help you thrive in your relationship with God. Facebook FCCfamily.com Instagram YouTube – The Thrive Show

    S01E06 - Forgiveness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 23:44


    In this episode of The Thrive Show, Brandon is joined by his guest and intern, Sylvia, as they help you thrive in your spheres by helping you forgive those who have done wrong with you. Facebook FCCfamily.com Instagram YouTube – The Thrive Show

    S01E05 - Using Devotionals to Help You and Your Family Thrive

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 11:41


    In this episode of The Thrive Show, Amber is joined by her guest, Louann Shively, as they help you thrive in your homes by sharing their experiences and recommending family (or personal) devotionals. Facebook FCCfamily.com Instagram YouTube – The Thrive Show

    S01E04 - Like a Good Neighbor

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 28:45


    In this episode of The Thrive Show, Aaron and Ashley Wood share their experiences and offer practical advice on how to thrive in your sphere by being a good neighbor. Facebook FCCfamily.com Instagram YouTube – The Thrive Show

    S01E03 - Basics of a Thriving Self

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 29:31


    In this episode of The Thrive Show, Student Pastor, Taylor Thompson interviews his overseas friend, Chris G. Together, they will help you thrive in your relationship with God by providing practical tips on making the most of your time spent with Him. Facebook FCCfamily.com Instagram YouTube – The Thrive Show

    S01E02 - Inviting Guests Into Your Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 22:16


    In this episode of The Thrive Show, Worship/Connections Pastor, Mike Jefferson talks 1-on-1 with his wife, Holly Jefferson as they help you thrive in your home by opening it up to guests. Facebook FCCfamily.com Instagram YouTube – The Thrive Show

    S01E01 - How to Read the Bible Better

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 25:24


    In this episode of The Thrive Show, Lead Pastor, Brandon Kelley talks 1-on-1 with David Bass as they help you thrive in your relationship with God by learning to read the Bible better. Facebook FCCfamily.com Instagram YouTube – The Thrive Show

    The Prequel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 1:21


    Here at The Thrive Show our goal is to help you THRIVE in your home and sphere by offering practical advice on specific actions or ideas you can then implement in your own life. Future episodes will touch on subjects ranging from parenting to neighboring and from Bible-reading to doing simple things like adding fun into your life.

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