1 Pres Pod

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The 1 Pres Pod features weekly conversations about life and faith. Bringing our unique and local perspective to these conversations, we seek to expand understanding of and engagement with the life of faith. Episodes include "Rham Asks a Question," "You're Using it Wrong," and more.

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You're Using it Wrong: Souls

May 15 2024 22 mins

This week, Phil and Stephen discuss souls. Does everyone have one? What happens to them? Where do we go from here? Join us.

Between Two Reverends: Prophetic Preaching

May 08 2024 30 mins

This week, Phil and Tasha talk about preaching hard texts and topics. Wha t should be covered in a sermon? How should we approach challenging issues? What's it like for a pastor to approach hard subjects with their congregation? We discuss this and more this week. Join us!

Rham Asks a Question: Tasha turns the tables and asks Rham a question

May 01 2024 22 mins

As Rham nears his 4th year of sobriety, Tasha asks him what he’s learned about himself and about his faith.

Some Good News with Michael Mings

Apr 23 2024 13 mins

Tasha has a conversation with Michael Mings, the mobility coordinator of Fort Smith. Michael shares details of a new children’s bike program here in town.

Between Two Reverends: Talking Clergy with Kate Davis

Apr 17 2024 32 mins

This week Phil is joined by his good friend Kate Davis of the Seattle School of Theology and Psychology. Together they will talk about the unique challenges facing clergy in modern America, as well as how congregations can best support pastors in this challenging time.

Between Two Reverends: Marriage!

Apr 10 2024 32 mins

This week Phil and Tasha talk about marriage and pre-marital counseling. What have they learned over the years? How does one apply their faith to their marriage? What happens in a pre-marital counseling session? These questions and more, this week!

Rham Asks a Question: What the Hell?

Apr 03 2024 21 mins

Tasha and Rham discuss hell: What is it? Where is it? How do I stay out of it?

Some Good News with Shea Foldvary

Mar 27 2024 19 mins

Tasha gets a good news story from the head of the Fort Smith United Way Shae Foldvary. His story focuses on the work of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Get ready to be surprised by its reach in our area!

Between Two Reverends: conversations between Tasha and Phil Blackburn

Mar 13 2024 30 mins

Tasha asks Phil to share an update on his work with rural congregations: what he’s learned, what has surprised him, and what exciting opportunities are up next.

Rham Asks a Question: Do I need to fix myself before I can help someone else?

Mar 06 2024 17 mins

Tasha and Rham talk about the journey of faith. Are you ever “finished” or an expert? When are you strong enough in your faith to, say…teach children’s Sunday School?