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First Take is a Podcast ministry of First Reformed Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh, PA. Please visit us online at www.frpc.org.

Episodes

  1. 08/23/2020

    9 | Our Take on the Ruling Elder

    In this episode of First Take, Pastor Jim interviews a recently former Ruling Elder, Dale McLane, on what it's like to be an elder and what models of shepherding have been used at FRPC.   For more information, please check us out online at www.frpc.org.

    44 min

  2. 08/15/2020

    8 | Our Take on Dispensational Eschatology

    In this episode of First Take, Pastors Brent and Jim discuss Dispensationalism and its view on the End Times (aka: Eschatology).  For more information, please check us out online at www.frpc.org.

    40 min

  3. 08/09/2020

    7 | Our Take on Dispensationalism

    In this episode of First Take, Pastors Brent and Jim discuss Dispensationalism and its effects on how people read the Bible.   For more information, please check us out online at www.frpc.org.

    38 min

  4. 06/04/2020

    6 | Our Take on Reopening this Sunday — June 7, 2020

    In this episode of First Take, Pastors Brent and Jim discuss the new procedures for reopening. You can find the letter detailing these at https://www.frpc.org/blog/2020/6/4/letter-to-the-congregation-details-of-our-reopening. For more information, please check us out online at www.frpc.org.

    28 min

  5. 05/17/2020

    5 | Our Take on Christians Disagreeing about Coronavirus

    In this episode of First Take, Pastors Brent and Jim discuss what disagreeing about Coronavirus means, and practical ways to consider others' views humbly and in a Christ-honoring way.  For more information, please check us out online at www.frpc.org.

    27 min

  6. 05/10/2020

    4 | Our Take on Music in Worship

    In this episode of First Take, Pastors Brent and Jim discuss Music in Worship. Specifically, they discuss what makes for good music in worship, and how music fits within the broader scope of a worship service.  For more information, please check us out online at www.frpc.org.

    33 min

  7. 05/06/2020

    Bonus Episode: Reading Joshua 1:1-9 Well

    In this special bonus episode, Pastors Jim and Brent use the discussion from our previous episode on Reading the Bible Well to break down Joshua 1:1-9 as a practical example.  For more information, please check us out online at www.frpc.org.

    20 min

  8. 05/03/2020

    3 | Our Take on Studying the Bible Well

    In this episode of First Take, Pastors Brent and Jim discuss strategies and principles about studying the Bible well. Using the "COMA" method (without the O), Jim and Brent discuss how to put Bible passages within their context, determine their meaning, and apply them to everyday life.  For more information, please check us out online at www.frpc.org.

    35 min

  9. 04/26/2020

    2 | Our Take on Reading the Bible Well

    In this episode of First Take, Pastors Brent and Jim discuss strategies and principles about reading the Bible well.  For more information, please check us out online at www.frpc.org.

    32 min

  10. 04/19/2020

    1 | Our Take on the Resurrection

    In this officially inaugural episode of First Take, Pastors Brent and Jim discuss the biblical doctrine of the Resurrection.  For more information, please check us out online at www.frpc.org.

    27 min
  11. 0 | What We're Doing & Not Doing During Coronavirus

    04/07/2020

    0 | What We're Doing & Not Doing During Coronavirus

    In this inaugural episode, Pastors Brent and Jim Curtis discuss ministry at First Reformed Presbyterian Church during the Coronavirus pandemic.  For more information about ministries at First Reformed Presbyterian Church, please visit us at www.frpc.org.

    35 min
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First Take is a Podcast ministry of First Reformed Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh, PA. Please visit us online at www.frpc.org.

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  • Episodes
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