First Steps in Faith

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First Steps in Faith is a Bible-teaching podcast created to help ordinary people understand Scripture and confidently study it for themselves. Each episode opens a passage of the Bible and explores what it means, why it was written, how it fits into the larger story of Scripture, and what it reveals about Jesus. Whether you are a new believer, returning to faith, or simply want to understand the Bible more clearly, you are welcome here. No complicated language. No assumptions about what you already know. Just an open Bible, honest questions, and one step of faith at a time.

  1. 1d ago

    Walk in Love

    Facebook Page StudySide   Walk in Love | Ephesians 5:1–2 What does it really mean to walk in love? In Ephesians 5:1–2, Paul calls believers to imitate God as dearly loved children and to follow the example of Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for us. In this final episode of our series on love, we'll explore how God's love for us becomes the foundation for the way we live, why obedience is a response to His grace rather than a way to earn His approval, and how Christ's sacrifice shows us what genuine love looks like. As we close this series, we'll see that walking in love isn't simply about being kind or doing good things. It's about becoming more like the One who first loved us.

  2. 5d ago

    Love That Looks Like Jesus

    Facebook Page StudySide   First Corinthians 13 is often read at weddings, but Paul originally wrote these words to a divided church struggling with pride, competition, and spiritual status. In this episode, we study 1 Corinthians 13:3–13 and discover why sacrifice without love gains nothing, what biblical love looks like when relationships become difficult, and why love will remain when every temporary gift has passed away. Most importantly, we see how the love described in this passage is perfectly revealed in Jesus Christ—the One who loved us first and makes it possible for His love to grow in us.

  3. Oct 22

    Introducing StudySide - Bonus Episode

    Facebook Page StudySide Introducing StudySide — Your Bible Study Journal Studying the Bible shouldn't feel overwhelming. In this special bonus episode of First Steps in Faith, we're introducing StudySide, a new Bible study app created to help you slow down, explore Scripture, and discover what God's Word is saying for yourself. With guided study questions, multiple Bible translations, and a personal journal to record what you're learning, StudySide helps you build confidence and develop lasting Bible study habits. It's not about giving you someone else's answers. It's about helping you learn to study Scripture for yourself. Your Bible. Your observations. Your journey. Your journal. StudySide — Learn to study Scripture for yourself.

  4. Oct 15

    The Greatest Commandment

    Facebook Page What matters most to God? In Matthew 22:37–40, Jesus answers a question about the greatest commandment by bringing us back to loving God and loving our neighbor. In this episode of First Steps in Faith, we explore what it means to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind, why Jesus joins these two commands together, and how all the Law and the Prophets depend on them. Open your Bible and join us as we study “The Greatest Commandment.”

  5. Oct 10

    Taught By God To Love

    Facebook Page In 1 Thessalonians 4:9–10, Paul tells a young church that their love for other believers is evidence that God Himself has been teaching them. Their love is real, visible, and reaching beyond their own congregation—but Paul still encourages them to love even more. This episode explores how the gospel creates a new family, how God changes His people from within, and why Christian growth means recognizing His work without becoming satisfied with where we are.

  6. Oct 5

    Love Begins With God

    Facebook Page What does the Bible mean when it says, “God is love”? In 1 John 4:7–11, John does more than describe God’s character—he shows us what God’s love looks like. It was revealed when God sent His Son into the world so that we might live through Him. In this episode, we examine how the cross defines true love, why loving others is evidence of knowing God, and how Christian love begins with what God has already done for us. We do not love to earn His love. We love because He loved us first.

  7. Sep 30

    The Message From The Beginning

    Facebook Page In 1 John 3:11, John returns believers to a message they heard from the beginning: “We should love one another.” In this episode, we examine why love is more than good advice, how Jesus gave the command new depth, and why our treatment of other believers reveals something important about our relationship with Him. Biblical love begins with Christ, who showed us what love truly means by laying down His life for us.

  8. Sep 27

    Not Far From The Kingdom

    Facebook Page What does God really want from us? In Mark 12:29–34, Jesus brings everything back to two commands: love God with everything you are and love your neighbor as yourself. But when a scribe understands His answer, Jesus tells him something striking: “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” In this episode, we look at what those words mean, why love matters more than empty religious activity, and how Jesus perfectly fulfills the love He commands.

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First Steps in Faith is a Bible-teaching podcast created to help ordinary people understand Scripture and confidently study it for themselves. Each episode opens a passage of the Bible and explores what it means, why it was written, how it fits into the larger story of Scripture, and what it reveals about Jesus. Whether you are a new believer, returning to faith, or simply want to understand the Bible more clearly, you are welcome here. No complicated language. No assumptions about what you already know. Just an open Bible, honest questions, and one step of faith at a time.

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  • Creator
    briantankconner
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2026 All rights reserved.
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    First Steps in Faith