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A Disciple’s Journey | Week 3 Check-In

Spring Training is our annual spiritual disciplines program at First Baptist Dallas! In this week’s episode, our Executive Pastor Ben Lovvorn discusses an important aspect in every disciple’s journey—experiencing failure and being restored by Christ. To find out more about Spring Training and to download our free ebook, go to firstdallas.org/springtraining.

A Disciple’s Journey | Week 3 Introduction

This episode follows the story of Peter, one of Jesus' disciples, who vowed never to betray his Lord. But when the crucial moment came, Peter failed. He denied knowing Jesus three times. In this leg of the journey, we will see how God's grace can turn our worst mistakes into His greatest victories. 
This is the Week 3 introduction, "Stumbling off the Path," from the Spring Training journal, which you can download for free at firstdallas.org/springtraining. Our thanks to Davin Hutchinson, our Associate Student Minister of Worship, who served as the reader for this podcast.

A Disciple’s Journey | Week 2 Check-In

Spring Training is our annual spiritual disciplines program at First Baptist Dallas! In this week’s episode, our Executive Pastor Ben Lovvorn discusses the second step in the disciple’s journey—learning what it takes to follow Jesus. To find out more about Spring Training and to download our free ebook, go to firstdallas.org/springtraining.

PRESERVE LIFE - The Sixth Commandment

Exodus 20:13
The command “Thou shall not kill” seems straightforward enough without any additional commentary. However, today we are going to discover multiple applications of this command that are essential for bringing order to a chaotic world.

A Disciple’s Journey | Week 2 Introduction

This week we dive into the immersive and challenging training Jesus provided for His disciples. There is a high cost to following Him—we must be willing to give up wealth, ambition, and even family. But what we give up is small in comparison to what we are promised.
This is the Week 2 introduction, "Training with the Master," from the Spring Training journal, which you can download for free at firstdallas.org/springtraining. Our thanks to Davin Hutchinson, our Associate Student Minister of Worship, who served as the reader for this podcast.

A Disciple’s Journey | Week 1 Check-In

Spring Training is our annual spiritual disciplines program at First Baptist Dallas! Our theme for 2023 is Spring Training: A Disciple's Journey. In this week's episode, our Executive Pastor Ben Lovvorn discusses the first step of a disciple's journey—choosing to follow Christ wherever He leads. To find out more about Spring Training and our free ebook, go to firstdallas.org/springtraining.

A Disciple’s Journey | Week 1 Introduction

Spring Training is our annual spiritual disciplines program at First Baptist Dallas! This episode sets the stage for the transformational journey of Peter. Jesus called him to become a disciple and leave behind his life as a fisherman. Together we’ll read Mark's Gospel through Peter's eyes, exploring how Jesus changed the entire course of Peter’s life and gave him a new direction and purpose.
This is the Week 1 introduction, "Embarking on the Journey," from the Spring Training journal, which you can download for free at firstdallas.org/springtraining. Our thanks to Davin Hutchinson, our Associate Student Minister of Worship, who served as the reader for this podcast.

Five Habits of a Healthy Christian | Habit 5: Sharing Your Faith

The fifth habit of a healthy Christian is sharing your faith. Ben Lovvorn explains why personal evangelism is so important that God would call each and every Christian to do it. This lesson will help you prepare your heart and mind to share Christ with others!

Five Habits of a Healthy Christian | Habit 4: Regular Giving

The fourth habit of a healthy Christian is regular giving. Ben Lovvorn explains the biblical distinction between being an “owner” and being a “steward” of God’s resources. He then explains why we should be generous, providing examples large and small of people who have surrendered themselves and everything they have to the Lord.  

Five Habits of a Healthy Christian | Habit 3: Daily Scripture Reading

The third habit of a healthy Christian is daily Scripture reading. Ben Lovvorn talks us through how to respond to God’s Word and the goals we should have when we read it. This lesson will help you make Scripture part of your daily routine so that it bears fruit in your life.