First Baptist Podcasts

First Baptist Podcasts

Welcome to First Baptist Church Bowling Green, KY, where faith & life meet. Subscribe to hear all First Baptist BG podcast content, including The Weekly Sermons & Studies Podcast, The Beyond Sunday Podcast and The Adventurer Podcast.

Episodes

September 10, 2025 33 mins
n this episode, Pastor Jeff Reynolds is joined by Alex Watkins, David Tooley, TJ Renfro, Lauren Parish, and Keith Christopher to explore a vital and compassionate question: How do we as a church reach lost sheep? Together, the group reflects on Jesus’ heart for the wandering and the ways the Church can embody that same love and pursuit. With Scripture, personal insight, and practical encouragement, this conversation challenges us t...
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Putting your “yes” on the table at a young age can mean a variety of things. For this Adventurer that “yes” was through denominational missions with the Kentucky WMU. Brenda Price joins Alex Watkins on this episode of the Adventurer Podcast as the two talk what it means to say “yes” to the Lord and how that may look different through different seasons of life.

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September 8, 2025 26 mins

How far would Jesus go to get to someone?

 

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Jesus told stories to help anyone willing to listen better understand life in the Kingdom of God. These stories meet us where we are and take us to deeper places in our faith. Join us as we listen to Jesus’ stories and ask Him to help us grow. 

 

Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49486512

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In this episode, Pastor Jeff Reynolds joins Alex Watkins, David Tooley, TJ Renfro, and Lauren Parish to ask a challenging and honest question: How do we devalue our relationship with God and our citizenship in heaven—and how do we overcome it? Drawing from Scripture and personal insight, the group unpacks how our focus can drift from eternal truths and what it looks like to realign our hearts with God’s purpose. This conversation o...

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Are missionary biographies important? The answer is yes! Kim Cobb joins Lauren Parish and Alex Watkins as they talk about the life and legacy of Elisabeth Elliot, missionary to Ecuador, and how Elisabeth’s story continues to impact people long after her life on earth. You can learn more about Elisabeth and the ongoing ministry of Jim and Elisabeth Elliot at elisabethelliot.org.   Biographies mentioned in the episode:   E...
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September 1, 2025 12 mins

What is your relationship with God worth to you?

 

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Jesus told stories to help anyone willing to listen better understand life in the Kingdom of God. These stories meet us where we are and take us to deeper places in our faith. Join us as we listen to Jesus’ stories and ask Him to help us grow. 

 

Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49483198

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August 27, 2025 27 mins
In this episode, Alex Watkins, David Tooley, Keith Christopher, and TJ Renfro come together for a heartfelt and thought-provoking conversation around a question every believer wrestles with at some point: How do we know when we are saved? Drawing from Scripture, personal stories, and years of ministry experience, the group explores what assurance of salvation really looks like. They reflect on the peace, questions, and growth that ...
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to talk to people have given their entire lives to serving Christ among some of the hardest peoples and places on the planet? In this episode of The Adventurer Podcast, you will get to hear from two people who have given their entire lives serving Christ across the Middle East. Al and Edna Lindholm join The Adventurer Podcast hosts Lauren Parish and Alex Watkins on this episode as they d...

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August 25, 2025 29 mins

How do you know if you are saved?

 

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Jesus told stories to help anyone willing to listen better understand life in the Kingdom of God. These stories meet us where we are and take us to deeper places in our faith. Join us as we listen to Jesus’ stories and ask Him to help us grow. 

 

Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49479910

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In this episode, Pastor Jeff Reynolds is joined by David Tooley, Alex Watkins, Keith Christopher, Lauren Parish, and TJ Renfro for a meaningful conversation on their favorite parables of Jesus and the timeless truths they reveal. Together, they reflect on the stories that have shaped their faith, impacted their ministries, and continue to speak powerfully into our everyday lives. Through personal insights and heartfelt discussion, ...
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What does it look like to put your “yes” on the table early in life and then to see your entire adult life played out on the mission field? Career Adventurer Pat Howard joins Lauren Parish and Alex Watkins on the Adventurer Podcast to talk about Pat’s life and journey of saying “yes” to Jesus. To learn more about what Ms. Pat does as Kentucky Baptist Convention Missionary, simply visit kybaptist.org

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August 18, 2025 30 mins

We don’t always see things clearly, but God always does. We should trust Him.

 

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Jesus told stories to help anyone willing to listen better understand life in the Kingdom of God. These stories meet us where we are and take us to deeper places in our faith. Join us as we listen to Jesus’ stories and ask Him to help us grow.  

 

Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49476684

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In this episode, Pastor Jeff Reynolds is joined by David Tooley, Alex Watkins, Keith Christopher, Lauren Parish, and TJ Renfro for a powerful conversation on the reality of spiritual warfare and how it affects our lives and ministries. They discuss the daily battles believers face, the challenges pastors endure, and the strength we have in Christ to persevere. With honest reflections and practical wisdom, this episode offers hope a...

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Have you ever wondered what a Journeyman is with the International Mission Board? Jerel Brown joins Lauren Parish and Alex Watkins on The Adventurer Podcast to discuss the Journeymen Program through the IMB and how it has led to a life of adventure. To learn more about the Journeymen Program through the IMB, visit imb.org

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August 11, 2025 22 mins

How receptive are you to God’s teaching?

 

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Jesus told stories to help anyone willing to listen better understand life in the Kingdom of God. These stories meet us where we are and take us to deeper places in our faith. Join us as we listen to Jesus’ stories and ask Him to help us grow.  

 

Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49473513

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In this episode, Pastor Jeff Reynolds is joined by David Tooley, Alex Watkins, Keith Christopher, Lauren Parish, and TJ Renfro for a meaningful conversation on the parables of Jesus and what they reveal about our lives today. Together, they explore how these stories continue to challenge, encourage, and guide us in our walk with God. With honest reflections and practical insight, this episode offers encouragement for anyone looking...
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August 4, 2025 53 mins

There are some things in life that we don’t think start out as a mission, but ultimately, then end up being one. Join Jonathan Olgesby (Joneo) and Alex Watkins as they talk about the everyday experiences of life that end up being moments on mission for the glory of Jesus’ name in this episode of The Adventurer Podcast.

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August 4, 2025 25 mins

Do you have ears to hear what Jesus says, or is your heart hardened toward Him?

 

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Jesus told stories to help anyone willing to listen better understand life in the Kingdom of God. These stories meet us where we are and take us to deeper places in our faith. Join us as we listen to Jesus’ stories and ask Him to help us grow. 

 

Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49470244

Submit a Question: bit.ly/BeyondSundayQuestions

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In this episode, Pastor Jeff Reynolds is joined by David Tooley, Alex Watkins, and Keith Christopher for a meaningful conversation on faith, community, and spiritual growth. Pastor Jeff asks the group a powerful question: “How do you position yourself in your life to do what God says?” The ministers share honest reflections on how they intentionally seek God in their daily lives and offer practical, encouraging tips that anyone can...
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Join Lauren Parish and Alex Watkins as they welcome Jonathan and Hannah Vanderpool to the Adventurer Podcast in episode 3. The four talk all things international missions in South Asia and what it’s like raising kids on the field. Jonathan and Hannah dive deep into their time serving cross-culturally and dealing with the ups and downs of ministry in a foreign, rural context. 

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