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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.