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First Baptist Podcasts

First Baptist Church Bowling Green, KY

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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 and The Beyond Sunday Podcast.
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For nearly 3 years, churches and other institutions of faith struggled with how to get their message out to the masses during a time when a worldwide pandemic raged. Many of them went to livestreaming and social media. This podcast follows what that experience was like for religious leaders, members of religious organizations, those who became "media ministers" and more. We also look at how media ministry is transforming the church now that the pandemic is over. Will the church as we know it ...
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Eastwood Baptist Church

Jeremy Rogers & Ben Simpson

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Sermons from Eastwood Baptist Church in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Eastwood is one church with two locations: Jeremy Rogers is the Lead Pastor and Ben Simpson is the Campus Teaching Pastor at the South campus.
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We meet Bridgette Starks Terry, who is a virtual member of State Street Baptist Church in Kentucky, but she lives in Atlanta, GA. Find out how her life-long connection to this church led to her return in a virtual form. What issues does being a virtual member present and how does she navigate it? Why does she choose to be a member of church miles a…
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Paul and Silas were unjustly accused, unfairly judged, stripped, beaten, and detained, but they sang praises to God. They didn’t know at the time what God was going to do or when He might do it, but regardless, they worshiped Him. Their actions help us know how we can respond in faith when things go from bad to worse. --- In this sermon series, we …
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Why doesn’t God always rescue us right away? Where is the line between enduring suffering with patience and taking a stand for your case? What is the “lost episode” at First Baptist? Pastor Jeff and Jordan share about the power outage at church this Sunday and the unique insight it afforded into the imprisonment of Paul and Silas in Acts 16. — This…
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In the next episode of the podcast, London Dixon joins us and talks about his time as the Media Minister of the church, a role he wasn't expecting to have. He talks about having to record services on iPads and editing them just to create a presence on social media. He also recalls how he began streaming old church services from decades earlier to r…
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Churches have been faithfully using audio and video companies for years for in-house needs. However, live-streaming services was not a thought for many. But the pandemic changed all of that. In this episode, we talk to Richard Samuels of Pro Video & Audio Professionals in Franklin, KY about how he went from installing media equipment in a couple of…
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We sit down to talk to Dr. Larry Snyder, Professor Emeritus at Western Kentucky University about how religion has evolved over the years, including during the pandemic. He talks about both the new dependence on new forms of media but also the counterculture that isn't using media to guide its religious services. he touches on the role that church h…
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Why was the possessed girl in Acts 16 only telling the truth about the disciples? Do we know why Paul didn’t exorcize her spirit right away? What’s the problem with palm reading, fortune-telling, and horoscopes? This week, Pastor Jeff and Jordan warn about the demonic roots that underlie all forms of divination. — This episode of The Beyond Sunday …
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In the early days of Christianity, those who decided to trust and follow Jesus cast themselves wholly upon the leadership of the Lord. Where they went, what they did, and how they lived were all informed by their willingness to pray, “Lead me, Lord,” and to follow His guidance. --- In this sermon series, we will follow the journeys of the Apostle P…
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What are the similarities between the pagan city of Philippi and the Bible Belt today? Which lessons can we learn from Paul’s encounters in Philippi? How do we talk to family about faith? Alex Watkins returns to the podcast to draw missions lessons from Acts 16. — This episode of The Beyond Sunday Podcast expands upon the sermon “When the Path is D…
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In the early days of Christianity, those who decided to trust and follow Jesus cast themselves wholly upon the leadership of the Lord. Where they went, what they did, and how they lived were all informed by their willingness to pray, “Lead me, Lord,” and to follow His guidance. --- In this sermon series, we will follow the journeys of the Apostle P…
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Why don’t we know more about the lives of the apostles? How do we respond when God tells us no? What can we do to be missionaries in our own hometowns? Pastor Jeff and Jordan reunite for today’s episode diving into the missionary journey in Acts 16. — This episode of The Beyond Sunday Podcast expands upon the sermon “When You Tell Me ‘No’ | Acts 16…
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In the early days of Christianity, those who decided to trust and follow Jesus cast themselves wholly upon the leadership of the Lord. Where they went, what they did, and how they lived were all informed by their willingness to pray, “Lead me, Lord,” and to follow His guidance. --- In this sermon series, we will follow the journeys of the Apostle P…
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How does the world see followers of Jesus? Do we resemble what the world already knows or something that gives them a desire to know more about what makes His followers different? Today, we will see that our unity in Christ must be rooted in Him alone. The Apostle Paul describes Christ as the ultimate example of humility, and we must be seen resemb…
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The local church is God’s Plan A for taking the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to every nation, language, tribe, and people group. In doing so, the Apostle Paul encourages believers to be among the people of the world to proclaim Christ. Today, we will see that Paul exhorts the saints in Philippi and us today to be set apart for the work and missi…
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Where has Pastor Jeff been so far on his Footsteps of Paul Tour? How varied were the cultures Paul saw in his day? In what way have we been brought into the kingdom for such a time as this? This week, Pastor Jeff shares insights and experiences from the first few days of his trip to Greece and Turkey. — This episode of The Beyond Sunday Podcast fol…
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How did Paul die? What should we do when others disappoint us? In what ways are we all in ministry? This week, Pastor Jeff and Jordan share lessons from the end of Paul’s journey. — This episode of The Beyond Sunday Podcast expands upon the sermon “The Apostle Paul | 2 Timothy 4:1–22” in “Decided,” our 2023–24 sermon series reexamining the basics o…
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Over the course of Paul’s life in Christ, he continued to change and grow. His story ended up different from what he had expected, but it was better in every way. When it was over, he got to go home to the One he served for so many years – and rest in the righteousness of Christ that he had preached to so many. – What is a Christian, and what does …
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How should we approach end-times prophecies? What is the Day of the LORD? If we are unsure of our salvation, what can we do? In this post-eclipse episode, Pastor Jeff and Jordan discuss Peter’s exhortation to believers about the things to come. — This episode of The Beyond Sunday Podcast expands upon the sermon “The Apostle Peter | 2 Peter 3:1–18” …
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What happens to people who trust and follow Jesus for a long time? They get better, because they become more like Jesus over time. We will see this happen in the life of the Apostle Peter today. Old Peter was not the same man Young Peter had been, because the Lord’s work of progressive sanctification in him had truly transformed him. The same can (…
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Was Jesus literally resurrected from the dead? Do we have to believe in the resurrection? How do we keep God’s promises in mind during trials? After Easter, Pastor Jeff and Jordan discuss our living hope in Jesus and take a sneak peek at our upcoming spring sermons. — This episode of The Beyond Sunday Podcast expands upon the sermon “God | 1 Peter …
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Jesus Christ is risen from the dead! But what does that mean for us today? How are our lives impacted by the reality of Jesus’ resurrection, both now and forever? – What is a Christian, and what does a Christian do? How do we live out our faith in everyday life? In this new series called “Decided,” we’re going back to the basics of what it means to…
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How long was Israel in slavery in Egypt? Could that time have been shorter or longer based upon Israel’s choices? What role does repentance play in redemption? This Holy Week, Jordan shares a Passover teaching challenging us to take the opportunities God gives us. –– Submit a question: bit.ly/BeyondSundayQuestions Passover Seder Resources: Scroll t…
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On Palm Sunday, we celebrate Jesus as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords who entered Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives to the cries of Hosannah from the multitudes, but we also recognize that Jesus knew something they didn’t – that He would soon “endure the cross, scorning its shame” in order to open the way to God for all of us. --- What is a Ch…
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What does the Bible say about marriage to an unbeliever? Why did Paul lay hands on Timothy? What can you do when you feel stuck in life? This week, Pastor Jeff and Jordan glean practical lessons from Timothy’s family life. — This episode of The Beyond Sunday Podcast expands upon the sermon “Lois & Eunice | 2 Timothy 1:1–7” in “Decided,” our 2023–24…
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When adversity strikes, do we devolve into the paralysis of despair and bitterness, or do we fix our eyes on Jesus and take the next right step? When the storm is swirling around us, do we trust and follow Jesus anyway, or do we look to something—anything—else to save us? Lois and Eunice trusted and followed Jesus in adversity, and the world has ne…
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What was Apollos missing in his understanding of Jesus? Does God give new revelations that contradict the Scriptures? How do we disciple people not as our own disciples but as Christ’s? Pastor Jeff and Jordan unpack the ministry of Apollos to find lessons for today. — This episode of The Beyond Sunday Podcast expands upon the sermon “Apollos | Acts…
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If you are a follower of Jesus, God expects you to be a key player in someone else’s spiritual journey. He has given you gifts, talents, abilities, and resources to do that—and He has given you His Holy Spirit to empower you. The question is, are you doing what He has equipped, empowered, and called you to do? Do you know how to get started in that…
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Why did Rome hate Jews and Christians? Which kind of vow did Paul take? When and how do we correct another believer’s theology? In this episode, Pastor Jeff and Jordan dive into the historical and religious context behind the stories in Acts 18. — This episode of The Beyond Sunday Podcast expands upon the sermon “Aquila & Priscilla | Acts 18:1–4” i…
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Join us as we look at the journey of Aquila and Priscilla with Jesus, and see that, although God’s plans for their lives were different from theirs, God’s plans were better anyway. His plans are better for us, too. --- What is a Christian, and what does a Christian do? How do we live out our faith in everyday life? In this new series called “Decide…
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Join us as we talk to Dr. Stacy Spencer of New Direction Christian Church about how he navigated the pandemic using his already blossoming media ministry. He also talks about the challenges and blessings of having virtual members, how he had to re-wire the way he conducts service to accommodate a virtual audience and how he sees religion changing w…
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Why is the story of the Philippian jailer different from other biblical prison break stories? Was the jailer’s household saved on the basis of his faith? What are ways a family can pray together? Pastor Jeff and Jordan discuss salvation and prayer in the stories of Acts 16. — This episode of The Beyond Sunday Podcast expands upon the sermon “The Ph…
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It's interesting to see what God uses to bring people to faith in Christ. Today, we're going to see God use the prayers and worship of two prisoners to bring their jailer to Christ. We're going to see the miracle of freed men sitting contently within a jail, because they knew they had a greater purpose in what they were going through. God wasn't go…
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In this special interview episode, we sit down with Dr. Alex Watkins, our new minister of adult discipleship & missions, to learn more about his calling and how discipleship and missions are inseparable aspects of the Great Commission. — Submit a question: bit.ly/BeyondSundayQuestions Bible reading plan: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/9188-rea…
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Why was Lydia at a river on the Sabbath, and why did Paul go there, too? Are the Holy Spirit and the Spirit of Jesus the same? How do you know if God is calling you to vocational ministry? This week, Pastor Jeff and Jordan dive into baptism, the Spirit hovering over the waters, and other fascinating topics through the story of Lydia. — This episode…
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