21 episodes

The More Than Sunday Podcast is a production of the First Presbyterian Church of Glen Ellyn and is designed to help you live as a follower of Jesus Christ right where you are. Tune in to hear interviews, helpful conversation and engaging teaching intended to empower you to partner with the Holy Spirit in anchoring your life in Jesus Christ.

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The More Than Sunday Podcast is a production of the First Presbyterian Church of Glen Ellyn and is designed to help you live as a follower of Jesus Christ right where you are. Tune in to hear interviews, helpful conversation and engaging teaching intended to empower you to partner with the Holy Spirit in anchoring your life in Jesus Christ.

    The Misremembered True Story of the Pilgrims and Thanksgiving : A Conversation with Dr. Tracy McKenzie

    The Misremembered True Story of the Pilgrims and Thanksgiving : A Conversation with Dr. Tracy McKenzie

    Welcome back to the More Than Sunday podcast! On today’s show Pastor Chris Griggs is joined by Wheaton College professor Dr. Tracy McKenzie to discuss his upcoming EQUIPPED Adult Education class at FPGE. Starting November 6th, Dr. McKenzie will teach ‘History Of Thanksgiving (Evolution into Holiday).’ Listen in for more information!


    Read about Dr. McKenzie’s class here: https://firstpresge.org/adult-education/

    • 15 min
    Refugee : Nancy Cavanaugh Introduces Our October Book Discussion

    Refugee : Nancy Cavanaugh Introduces Our October Book Discussion

    Welcome back to the More Than Sunday podcast! On today’s episode Pastor Chris Griggs talks with Adult Ministries Coordinator Nancy Cavanaugh about our upcoming book discussion. This month we’ll be reading Refugee by Alan Gratz, an action-packed novel that tackles topics both timely and timeless: courage, survival, and the quest for home.


    Learn more about the book discussion here: https://firstpresge.org/book-discussion-refugee/

    • 15 min
    Soul Care : A Conversation with Dr. Barrett McRay

    Soul Care : A Conversation with Dr. Barrett McRay

    Welcome back to the More Than Sunday podcast! On today’s show Pastor Chris Griggs is joined by Wheaton College professor Dr. Barrett McRay to discuss his upcoming EQUIPPED Adult Education class at FPGE. Starting October 2nd, Dr. McRay will teach ‘Spiritual Health & Mental Health: What's the difference, and how do I know if I'm healthy?’ Listen in for more!
    Learn more about Dr. McRay’s class here: https://firstpresge.org/adult-education/

    • 23 min
    Reading Scripture with the Early Church : A Conversation with Dr. Julie Newberry

    Reading Scripture with the Early Church : A Conversation with Dr. Julie Newberry

    Welcome to Season 2 of the More Than Sunday podcast, from First Pres Church of Glen Ellyn. On today’s show Pastor Chris Griggs is joined by Wheaton College professor Dr. Julie Newberry to discuss her upcoming EQUIPPED class at FPGE. Starting September 11th, Dr. Newberry will teach Reading Scripture with the Early Church: The Old Testament in Acts 1-8. Listen in to learn more!


    Learn more about Dr. Newberry’s class here: https://firstpresge.org/adult-education/

    • 26 min
    Overlooked Ways to Serve the Church

    Overlooked Ways to Serve the Church

    Welcome to the More Than Sunday podcast with Pastor Chris Griggs! On today’s episode Pastor Chris is joined by Bob Clauss and Steve Nelson, who both serve the church in often overlooked and unglamorous ways.


    Next Steps:
    Interested in small groups? Contact smallgroups@firstpresge.org
    Interested in volunteering? Contact the front desk at (630) 469 2007
    Today’s Guests:Bob Clauss, Steve Nelson : Connect here
    Learn more about First Pres here

    • 19 min
    Spark! Serving with Our Children’s Ministry

    Spark! Serving with Our Children’s Ministry

    Welcome to the More Than Sunday podcast with Pastor Chris Griggs! On today’s episode Pastor Chris is joined by David Profitt and Charlie Gadd to discuss the details and joy of serving in children’s ministry at First Pres.


    Next Steps:
    Interested in small groups? Contact smallgroups@firstpresge.org
    Interested in volunteering? Contact the front desk at (630) 469 2007
    Today’s Guests:David Profitt, Charlie Gadd : Connect here
    Learn more about First Pres here

    • 16 min

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