The FBC Durant Podcast

44 Season 2 Finale (Part 2): Q&A with Garry McNeill

This is part 2 of the season 2 finale episode where we address some more of our submitted questions with Pastor Garry. You will also find a vlog tagged to the end of this episode of our recent staff field trip to the Texas State Fair. If you listen to the podcast, you may want to switch to watching that portion of the episode. It's been a great season of podcasting! We hope and pray that you have been equipped, encouraged, and engaged in our church's mission and vision through inspiration found in these episodes. If you enjoy the show, please let us know and share it with anyone else you think may be interested. You can watch us on YouTube and listen on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, and more. Follow, subscribe, and turn on your notifications to be notified when we release new episodes. The Q&A submission link remains active so you can submit questions or leave feedback for us at any time. Join us for worship every Sunday and contact us online if you ever have any questions. Now go and make disciples of all nations. Q&A: Submit Questions for Season Finale https://fbcdurant.org/q-amp-a-night-with-the-fbc-durant-podcast-team [https://fbcdurant.org/q-amp-a-night-with-the-fbc-durant-podcast-team] Website: https://www.fbcdurant.org [http://www.fbcdurant.org] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbcdurant [http://www.instagram.com/fbcdurant] https://www.instagram.com/fbcdurantpodcast?igsh=MWo1NTcxeDlienBkMw%3D%3D [http://www.instagram.com/fbcdurantpodcast?igsh=MWo1NTcxeDlienBkMw%3D%3D] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DurantFirst [http://www.facebook.com/DurantFirst] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1KWFfXQdj1GQ8AX5CN3uGr?si=ad10349fdf4843d0 [http://spotify.com/show/1KWFfXQdj1GQ8AX5CN3uGr?si=ad10349fdf4843d0] Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fbc-durant-podcast/id1756008060 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fbc-durant-podcast/id1756008060] Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3d266071-c167-4f56-9937-f42fe65b2bbe/the-fbc-durant-podcast [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3d266071-c167-4f56-9937-f42fe65b2bbe/the-fbc-durant-podcast] Chapters: 0:00 Intro. 0:57 Do you think Adam and Eve had a belly button? 2:03 What is a general hot take you have and/or unpopular opinion? 5:20 Which pastor is cooler, the college or the youth? 7:23 Explain where the dinosaurs fit into theology? 10:17 How do you keep politics from affecting your friendships/family relationships? 15:10 How do you keep politics from affecting the church? 19:38 What do you think will be the biggest issue the church will face in the coming years? 23:54 Why is FBC Durant Deacon led and not Elder led? 31:36 Is listening to other sermons a negative thing for your spiritual walk? 41:52 What is the current progress of our sanctuary committee? 45:08 Texas State Fair vlog. 56:48 Outro.

43 Season 2 Finale (Part 1): Q&A

It’s time to tackle the questions that have been submitted for us to answer in our season 2 finale episode. This is part 1 and we will have Pastor Garry with us for part 2. We have some fun and insightful questions to answer along with some season 2 bloopers. Thank you everyone for submitting! Q&A: Submit Questions for Season Finale https://fbcdurant.org/q-amp-a-night-with-the-fbc-durant-podcast-team [https://fbcdurant.org/q-amp-a-night-with-the-fbc-durant-podcast-team] Website: https://www.fbcdurant.org [http://www.fbcdurant.org] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbcdurant [http://www.instagram.com/fbcdurant] https://www.instagram.com/fbcdurantpodcast?igsh=MWo1NTcxeDlienBkMw%3D%3D [http://www.instagram.com/fbcdurantpodcast?igsh=MWo1NTcxeDlienBkMw%3D%3D] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DurantFirst [http://www.facebook.com/DurantFirst] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1KWFfXQdj1GQ8AX5CN3uGr?si=ad10349fdf4843d0 [http://spotify.com/show/1KWFfXQdj1GQ8AX5CN3uGr?si=ad10349fdf4843d0] Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fbc-durant-podcast/id1756008060 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fbc-durant-podcast/id1756008060] Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3d266071-c167-4f56-9937-f42fe65b2bbe/the-fbc-durant-podcast [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3d266071-c167-4f56-9937-f42fe65b2bbe/the-fbc-durant-podcast] Chapters: 0:00 Intro. 0:48 Bloopers. 10:16 When is Cory going to bring back the back-pocket-scarf? 11:25 If you were an ice cream flavor, what would you be and why? 13:02 Do you think Adam and Eve had a belly button? 14:16 What movie best describes your life? 16:53 What is a general hot take you have and/or unpopular opinion? 21:58 Which pastor is cooler, the college or the youth? 23:45 What are your favorite Christian/ish books, bible apps, memory verse apps, etc. 30:27 What is your favorite Bible verse? Why is it important to memorize Scripture? 40:14 What is an encouragement you could give to young adults in the church trying to establish? 44:36 What advice would you give a college student who desires to fully surrender his life to God’s calling? 49:51 Should we be concerned about AI?  56:33 Outro.

42 God's Providence in the Valley of the Shadow of Death with Dr. Todd Fisher

Dr. Todd Fisher serves as the Executive Director-Treasurer for Oklahoma Baptists. He is a former Pastor and has been involved in the Southern Baptist Convention on the association, state, and national levels throughout his career serving on committees and boards. With numerous degrees including: a BA in Pastoral Ministry, an MDivBL, a DMin in hermeneutics, a ThM in biblical spirituality, and a PhD in preaching, he shares his knowledge with us on understanding the call to ministry, the authority of scripture, and the primacy of preaching. Dr. Fisher also shares his testimony with us which includes surviving a near fatal car accident in 2024 that changed the course of his life forever. You will see how God’s provision is our source of strength in this powerful story of divine intervention through the valley of the shadow of death (Ps. 23:4). Find out more about Dr. Fisher and Oklahoma Baptists through the link below. https://www.oklahomabaptists.org/about [http://www.oklahomabaptists.org/about] Q&A: Submit Questions for Season Finale https://fbcdurant.org/q-amp-a-night-with-the-fbc-durant-podcast-team [https://fbcdurant.org/q-amp-a-night-with-the-fbc-durant-podcast-team] Website: https://www.fbcdurant.org [http://www.fbcdurant.org] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbcdurant [http://www.instagram.com/fbcdurant] https://www.instagram.com/fbcdurantpodcast?igsh=MWo1NTcxeDlienBkMw%3D%3D [http://www.instagram.com/fbcdurantpodcast?igsh=MWo1NTcxeDlienBkMw%3D%3D] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DurantFirst [http://www.facebook.com/DurantFirst] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1KWFfXQdj1GQ8AX5CN3uGr?si=ad10349fdf4843d0 [http://spotify.com/show/1KWFfXQdj1GQ8AX5CN3uGr?si=ad10349fdf4843d0] Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fbc-durant-podcast/id1756008060 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fbc-durant-podcast/id1756008060] Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3d266071-c167-4f56-9937-f42fe65b2bbe/the-fbc-durant-podcast [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3d266071-c167-4f56-9937-f42fe65b2bbe/the-fbc-durant-podcast]

41 Find Your Gold Thread with Jason Ward

Fellow church member Jason Ward joins us to share his story and talk about how to discover your purpose through life's divine moments. Jason is a creative director, photographer, and entrepreneur who has written a book about finding your Gold Thread, which represents the pure and true purpose and calling God has for your life. Not knowing or understanding the course of your life can be one of the most difficult things we experience in the human condition. If that describes you, you're not alone! The good news is: God loves you, God hears you, and He desires to make your path straight. As we examine our lives we encourage you to examine your own moments and even failures that have shaped you into who you are (Rom. 5:3-4 & Eph. 2:10). See Jason's links below. www.jasondward.com [http://www.jasondward.com] https://youtube.com/@authorjasonward?si=lN6_-5bD0H15cg3y [https://youtube.com/@authorjasonward?si=lN6_-5bD0H15cg3y] https://www.instagram.com/authorjasonward?igsh=bzJqZzU4NGUzNjNu [http://www.instagram.com/authorjasonward?igsh=bzJqZzU4NGUzNjNu] https://www.facebook.com/jason.ward.148 [http://www.facebook.com/jason.ward.148] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GRWPQ4JQ?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_4W95SWNCJ9GTQQH6C02Y&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_4W95SWNCJ9GTQQH6C02Y&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_4W95SWNCJ9GTQQH6C02Y&bestFormat=true [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GRWPQ4JQ?bestFormat=true&ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_4W95SWNCJ9GTQQH6C02Y&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_4W95SWNCJ9GTQQH6C02Y&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_4W95SWNCJ9GTQQH6C02Y] Q&A: Submit Questions for Season Finale https://fbcdurant.org/q-amp-a-night-with-the-fbc-durant-podcast-team [https://fbcdurant.org/q-amp-a-night-with-the-fbc-durant-podcast-team] Website: https://www.fbcdurant.org [http://www.fbcdurant.org] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbcdurant [http://www.instagram.com/fbcdurant] https://www.instagram.com/fbcdurantpodcast?igsh=MWo1NTcxeDlienBkMw%3D%3D [http://www.instagram.com/fbcdurantpodcast?igsh=MWo1NTcxeDlienBkMw%3D%3D] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DurantFirst [http://www.facebook.com/DurantFirst] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1KWFfXQdj1GQ8AX5CN3uGr?si=ad10349fdf4843d0 [http://spotify.com/show/1KWFfXQdj1GQ8AX5CN3uGr?si=ad10349fdf4843d0] Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fbc-durant-podcast/id1756008060 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fbc-durant-podcast/id1756008060] Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3d266071-c167-4f56-9937-f42fe65b2bbe/the-fbc-durant-podcast [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3d266071-c167-4f56-9937-f42fe65b2bbe/the-fbc-durant-podcast] Chapters: 0:00 Intro. 0:50 First takes. 3:27 Jason's story. 12:23 Who is this book for? 22:46 Delighting in the Lord. 30:30 Our gold & black threads. 47:06 Wrestling with our calling. 50:20 Outro.

40 Holy Week Service

Hey everyone! This year we had a new Wednesday evening Holy Week service to contemplate the events at the cross before we celebrate Easter Sunday. So this episode is a little different in the sense that it is the live audio recording from our 2026 Holy Week service where we spent time worshiping in song, prayer, communion, and scripture readings. This episode is a great option for you to worship online for Good Friday. Q&A: Submit Questions for Season Finale https://fbcdurant.org/q-amp-a-night-with-the-fbc-durant-podcast-team [https://fbcdurant.org/q-amp-a-night-with-the-fbc-durant-podcast-team] Website: https://www.fbcdurant.org [http://www.fbcdurant.org] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbcdurant [http://www.instagram.com/fbcdurant] https://www.instagram.com/fbcdurantpodcast?igsh=MWo1NTcxeDlienBkMw%3D%3D [http://www.instagram.com/fbcdurantpodcast?igsh=MWo1NTcxeDlienBkMw%3D%3D] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DurantFirst [http://www.facebook.com/DurantFirst] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1KWFfXQdj1GQ8AX5CN3uGr?si=ad10349fdf4843d0 [http://spotify.com/show/1KWFfXQdj1GQ8AX5CN3uGr?si=ad10349fdf4843d0] Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fbc-durant-podcast/id1756008060 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fbc-durant-podcast/id1756008060] Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3d266071-c167-4f56-9937-f42fe65b2bbe/the-fbc-durant-podcast [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3d266071-c167-4f56-9937-f42fe65b2bbe/the-fbc-durant-podcast]