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Igniting The GospelThe Feast Days - Spring Feast DaysIn this episode we look at the various feast days of ancient Israel that accompanied the ceremonies in the Sanctuary and how Jesus fulfilled the purpose of the feast days.PassoverEx 12: 2-3, 5-7, 11-12John 19:31-361 Corinthians 5:6-7Isaiah 53:7-8Unleavened BreadEx 12:18-19Matthew 16:6Mark 8:15First Fruits/Wave SheafLeviticus 23:10-11Exodus 23:11Luke 24:7Acts 10:402025-05-1958 minIgniting The GospelThe Feast Days - PentecostToday we look at the final 4 feast days, how they point forward to Jesus, how Jesus fulfilled the feast days and how the law and grace come together.PentecostExodus 19:16-20Deuteronomy 33:2-3John 14:14-15Revelation 14:12Revelation 12:17Revelation 22Romans 3:21-30Revelation 5:6Acts 2:1-4Acts 2:37Joel 2:21Send us a textIgniting the Gospel is hosted by Pastor Damon...2025-05-1928 minIgniting The GospelFeast Days - Fall Feast DaysToday we have an overview of all the feast days with a focus on the Fall festivals: Trumpets, Day of Atonement and Tabernacles.PassoverUnleavened BreadFirst FruitsPentecostTrumpetsDay of AtonementTabernaclesSend us a textIgniting the Gospel is hosted by Pastor Damon Snead and Danielle Clark and produced by Rex Morris as a ministry of the Conroe Seventh Day Adventist Church in Conroe, TX.Check out our full Show Notes at:Igniting The Gospel...2025-05-1939 min
First Baptist Conroe PodcastWhat is the "Good Life"?Who is this Man? - Pt 6 - Not of This World - At His trial before Pilate, Jesus acted like no one the governor had ever seen. He showed no fear, refused to defend Himself, and spoke of another Kingdom that mattered more than any earthly thing. Jesus wasn’t here to achieve success by this world’s terms. He was here to ransom the lost, whatever it took. If we try to use Jesus to find the world’s version of “the good life,” we will fail. But if we lose our lives for His sake, we will find them.
lea...2025-02-1025 minFirst Baptist Conroe PodcastHow did Jesus deal with evil?Who is this Man? - Pt 4 - Not a Fair Fight - The forces of evil are real, but they are no match for our King. Whenever Jesus encountered evil spirits, they were terrified…for good reason. He can deliver us from evil, but He can do so much more than that. He can take people on the other side and bring them over to our side.
learn more about First Baptist Conroe at fbcconroe.org2025-01-2729 minIgniting The GospelThe Most Holy PlaceIn this episode we journey into the final apartment of the Tabernacle: the Most Holy Place.Exodus 25:8-22The whole sanctuary is designed to provide a place for God to dwell on earth with his people. This is where the Shakinah Glory, or God’s very presence was. This is where God dwelled with his people, where he interacted with the human race.Exodus 26;34The High Priest went beyond the veil once a year. This area was covered in incense like the veiled presence of God. Before the priest would sit th...2025-01-2638 minIgniting The GospelIn the Presence of GodHello and welcome back to Igniting the Gospel. In this episode we will take a look at the final piece of furniture in the Holy Place of the Tabernacle: the Altar of Incense (or Golden Altar).Exodus 30:34-38We talk about the Holy Place, the first apartment in the Sanctuary and the pieces of furniture within it: the golden lamp stands, the table of shewbread and finally the altar of incense.Exodus 30:1-10We discuss how the Altar of Incense is sacred and only the High Priest can light it. It...2025-01-2643 minFirst Baptist Conroe PodcastJesus is the Master of the StormWho is this Man? - Pt 3 - Master of the Storm - Like the red dot on Jupiter, a storm constantly swirls through this world, threatening to undo us. But we can have peace in the storm, because Jesus is the one who commands the wind and the waves. When our hearts cry, “Don’t you care that we’re dying?” He replies, “Where is your faith?”
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First Baptist Conroe PodcastJesus is the CornerstoneJoy of Every Longing Heart - Pt 5 - Little-known fact: Psalm 118:22 is the verse of the Old Testament that is most often referred to in the New. Do we even know what it means?
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First Baptist Conroe PodcastJesus is the Sun of RighteousnessJoy of Every Longing Heart - Pt 4 - Most Christians who know this term at all know it only from “Hark the Herald Angels Sing.” The Scripture speaks of the joy that Jesus brings to those who trust in Him. He is the Consolation of Israel and The Desire of Nations. Let’s celebrate Him!
learn more about First Baptist Conroe at fbcconroe.org2024-12-2330 minIgniting The GospelThe Bread of LifeEpisode 11 – Table of Shewbread Hello and Welcome back to Igniting the Gospel. In the last few episodes we’ve been studying the sanctuary (or Tabernacle as it was called in the desert) on earth during ancient Israel’s time. We started in the camp and came down the road toward the Sanctuary to the door. We then entered the courtyard and learned about the alter of burnt offerings with the many different types of offerings made by the priests each day. Then we discussed the Laver and its importance in the cleansing rituals for priests as well...2024-12-1726 min
First Baptist Conroe PodcastJesus is the Lightlearn more about First Baptist Conroe at fbcconroe.org2024-12-1707 min
First Baptist Conroe PodcastJesus is Our RedeemerJoy of Every Longing Heart - Pt 3 - Even in the Law, God was telling us His plan. By creating the concept of a Redeemer (also seen in the book of Ruth), He was preparing to meet our needs before we were even aware of them.
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First Baptist Conroe PodcastJesus is the MessiahJoy of Every Longing Heart - Pt 2 - God’s people suffered for years, praying that God would deliver them. He promised an Anointed One—a Messiah—to save them. In Isaiah, He was known as the Lord’s Servant, His Glory, and the Man of Sorrows. The way He would save them wasn’t what the people expected, then or now.
learn more about First Baptist Conroe at fbcconroe.org2024-12-0228 minIgniting The GospelA Light in the Midst of DarknessIn this episode we examine the first piece of furniture in The Holy Place: The Golden Lampstand.Only the priest was allowed in the Holy Place. God’s presence was visible there with the Altar of Incense.The Golden Lampstand was on the left when you entered the Holy Place. It had seven golden lamps with flowers and bowls of hammered gold.Exodus 25:31-40It had 7 branches with ornamental knobs and flowers – made of one piece. Four of the blossoms were like almond blossoms.It was the only light in t...2024-11-2524 min
First Baptist Conroe PodcastJesus is the BranchJoy of Every Longing Heart - Pt 1 - It’s easy to be discouraged with our earthly leaders. What we’re all longing for is a true King, who will reign in righteousness and mercy. That King is coming.
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First Baptist Conroe PodcastHow Can I Reconcile with Someone I Hurt?Mercy Me - Pt 7 - We can’t live our lives paralyzed by the fear that someone might be upset with us. But if we have genuinely hurt someone, God expects us to take responsibility for it. We’ll talk about how.
Learn more about First Baptist Conroe at fbcconroe.org2024-11-1825 minIgniting The GospelInto The Holy PlaceIn this episode we venture into the first apartment of the sanctuary: The Holy Place. In this room there are three pieces of furniture we will look at starting today and going for the next two episodes: the golden lampstand, the table of shewbread and the altar of incense.Today we focus on the overall services conduced in the Holy Place as well as the structure itself.Serving in the Holy Place was privilege and revered by the priests. The highest honor was to serve at the Altar of Incense (golden altar). Luke 1:8...2024-11-1142 min
First Baptist Conroe PodcastHow Can I Reconcile with Someone Who Hurt Me?Mercy Me - Pt 6 - God doesn’t want us to simply forgive people in our hearts. He wants us to find ways to reconcile. He wants unity in His family. This passage is often interpreted as a manual for church discipline. But it doesn’t say, “If anyone in your church sins,” it says “If your brother sins against you.” It’s a recipe for reconciliation among brothers.
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First Baptist Conroe PodcastWhat if I Can't Forgive Them?Mercy Me - Pt 5 - Many people carry unforgiveness in their hearts for years. They say, “I can’t forgive that person. It still hurts to think of what they did to me.” Others say, “If I forgive them, they won’t have to pay for what they did.” How is forgiveness possible when we’re still angry or in pain?
learn more about First Baptist Conroe at fbcconroe.org2024-11-0425 minIgniting The GospelBurnt Offerings - Part IIIn this episode we continue our discussion about the burnt offerings placed on the altar in the courtyard. Today we look at the final three offerings: the sin offering, the trespass offering and the peace offering.Each offering had a different meaning and significance to the people of Israel and to Christians today. Sin OfferingThe sin offering was for the unintentional sin of God’s people. It is a way to transfer sin to the animal to atone for the sin before God. Leviticus 4:1-12This offering po...2024-10-2833 min
First Baptist Conroe PodcastWhy Does God Need the Cross to Forgive Us?Mercy Me - Pt 4 - The Bible commands us to forgive people unconditionally. So why does God require a great sacrifice to forgive us? The answer tells us what forgiveness really means, and how great our God truly is.
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First Baptist Conroe PodcastHow Can I Forgive Myself?Mercy Me - Pt 3 - Many Christians believe in God’s forgiveness in a theoretical sense. In other words, they trust that God won’t use their sins to keep them out of Heaven. But they still feel wracked with guilt. Is all guilt bad? What is the difference between true and false guilt? And how can we walk in freedom?
learn more about First Baptist Conroe at fbcconroe.org/getconnected2024-10-2128 minIgniting The GospelBurnt Offerings Part 1In this episode we discuss the ceremonies that took place at first piece of furniture in the courtyard of the sanctuary: the altar of burnt offering. We look at the different types of offerings that were made, their significance then and now and how they all pointed forward to Jesus and the ultimate offering made to atone for our sins.The Burnt OfferingWe start with the whole burnt offering, which was made daily in the morning and evening, as a way of demonstrating giving your whole life...2024-10-1432 min
First Baptist Conroe PodcastHow Can I Be Forgiven?Mercy Me - Pt 2 - Some of us are like the woman in this story. We can’t believe that forgiveness is truly possible for someone as tainted as us. Some of us are like the Pharisee in this story. We can’t accept certain people as spiritually clean, after the things they have done. What both of us need is to believe in the mercy God promises in His word.
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First Baptist Conroe PodcastWhat is Forgiveness?Mercy Me - Pt. 1 - Forgiveness is surprisingly misunderstood. Do I need to forget someone’s wrong in order to forgive them? Is it possible to forgive them if they haven’t repented? Should victims of abuse or other crimes forgive the perpetrators, and if so, doesn’t this keep justice from happening? This parable shows us the essence of true forgiveness: It involves confronting the wrong, absorbing the pain, and setting the person free.
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First Baptist Conroe PodcastIs Anger Heroic or Foolish?Unbreakable - Pt 4 - Proverbs was written to show us wisdom, or how to live a life without regrets. It has much to say about the perils of human anger, and we will explore many of those teachings. In 16:32 it says something counter-cultural: A patient man is actually more heroic than the action heroes we worship. Some of us fear we will be weak, or taken advantage of, without our anger. But God says our anger makes us fools. There is a valiance to patience. All you have to do is ask for it.
learn more about First Baptist Conroe...2024-09-3022 minIgniting The GospelThe LaverIn this episode we unpack the second piece of furniture in the sanctuary: the laver.We look at the purpose of water in the bible as both a ritualistic component as well as a cleansing agent.We discuss the idea that the altar gives believers title to heaven, as Jesus was the sacrifice that will ultimately eradicate sin. The laver is the item that helps believers be ready to be people of heaven.Psalm 22:16The laver was a receptacle for water only - not for washing like the Mikvah. Water was...2024-09-3036 min
First Baptist Conroe PodcastCan Anger Be Righteous?Unbreakable - Pt 3 - Clearly, there is such a thing as righteous anger. It’s possible to be angry and not sin, according to Ephesians 4:26. Many scriptures encourage us to hate evil. And Jesus famously flipped tables in the Temple, a story people often cite to justify their own rage. How do we balance these things with the many scriptures that condemn human anger?
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First Baptist Conroe PodcastWhy Should I Be Patient?Unbreakable - Pt 2 - David was a hot-blooded man by nature, but he urged us to reject our own wrathful tendencies. In the story of his encounter with a man named Nabal and a woman named Abigail, we see how patience has benefits. How many wonderful things are we missing because we won’t let God cure us of rage?
learn more about First Baptist Conroe at fbcconroe.org/getconnected2024-09-1633 minIgniting The GospelIn the CourtyardIn this episode, we wrap up the materials of the sanctuary: silver and bronze.Silver: in today's value, there was trillions of dollars worth of silver in the tent and Tabernacle.Damon explains how silver represented the world around the Israelites (just like the Egyptians viewed silver like the moon) and it was also a shadow and type of Christ - reflecting back to oneself the inner character.Psalm 66:10Exodus 30:12, 16Romans 5:19We discuss the symbolism of the silver in the fittings and how it sparkled in the light, just...2024-09-1634 min
First Baptist Conroe PodcastIs Anger Okay?Unbreakable - Pt 1 - The anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. Two quotes from Dallas Willard are convicting on this subject: “There is nothing you can do with anger that you can’t do better without it.” “A truly mature Christian is almost impossible to offend.” Stop romanticizing and justifying your anger. Confess it. Get help.
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First Baptist Conroe PodcastDoes God Tempt Us?Praying Like the Master - Part 7 - Lead Us Not Into Temptation - Of course, a holy God would never lead us into temptation. So why would Jesus command us to pray this way? We so often ask for things we want in prayer, without asking, “Lord, what do you want from me?” A powerful prayer life is one in which we are working alongside God as He remakes us in the image of His Son. Do you know specific ways He’s working on your character right now? Why not ask Him?
learn more about First Baptist Conroe at fbccon...2024-09-0329 minIgniting The GospelTreasure Map - Part 2We continue with our discussion of the materials used to build the perimeter of the sanctuary including the wood, metals, colors of thread and the symbolism contained in them.Picture of Old Testament Sanctuary with furniture Overview of the Sanctuary We talk about the actual dimensions of the perimeter which is 100 cubits by 50 cubits and the symbolism of the number 300 (adding up the sides). Damon discusses how these dimensions are quoted in Zechariah and Revelation. Damon also notes that 300 is the number of God’s provision: Noah’s Ark was 300 cubits long, Enoch walked with...2024-09-0241 min
First Baptist Conroe PodcastWhy Should We Confess Our Sins?Praying Like the Master - Part 6 - Forgive Us our Debts - Why do we need to confess sins, if Christ has already promised blanket forgiveness? For the same reason that a person who has been rude to their parents needs to apologize; it’s how relationships work. There are immense benefits in confessing our sins directly to God. First, we remember the cross. God is faithful and just. He won’t charge us for a sin that has already been paid for by Christ’s death. Second, we take responsibility for our sin by naming it specifically, and that leads...2024-08-2629 min
First Baptist Conroe PodcastAsking God For What You NeedPraying Like the Master - Part 5 - Our Daily Bread - Psalm 81 - After teaching us to pray for Heavenly things, Jesus now teaches us how to pray for earthly things. This is how to come to Jesus for the needs of your heart. Why do we need instruction on this most basic idea? Psalm 81 shows that God wants to give us all the good things we need and more, but we forget our dependence on Him and turn to idols. If we come to Him in humble dependence, thinking of others as well (it’s “give us” not “give me”), se...2024-08-1929 minIgniting The GospelTreasure Map - Part 1In this episode, we follow construction of the sanctuary, which was sometimes called the tent of meeting, looking at the dimensions, materials used and symbolism contained therin.Picture of Old Testament Sanctuary with furnitureOverview of the Sanctuary We actually start looking at the sanctuary from the outside in, so we begin in the camp. The camp was the area surrounding the tent where the people of Israel lived and how they went to the sanctuary.We read Exodus 27:9-19 to hear what God had to s...2024-08-1929 min
First Baptist Conroe PodcastShould You Take Responsibility for a Sinful World?Praying Like the Master - Part 4 - Jesus is commanding us not to be cynical about this world, but to take responsibility for the mess humanity is in, to feel the sorrow that God feels and ask Him to change things for good. Daniel’s prayer is an example of a man who lived in prosperity and peace, but he was heartbroken for the state of his people, and even counted himself responsible for the sins of his fathers. How does this serve as a model for us to pray effectively for world events as well as the heartache we se...2024-08-1230 min
First Baptist Conroe PodcastAre You Praying For Others or Yourself?Praying Like the Master - Part 3 - Your Kingdom Come - Jesus talked constantly about the Kingdom of God. Mark says it was the essence of His teaching. What is the Kingdom of God? What are we asking God to do when we pray for His Kingdom to come? What happens when we start praying for the Kingdom, not just for ourselves?
fore more information about First Baptist Conroe go to fbcconroe.org/getconnected2024-08-0530 minIgniting The GospelHidden TreasuresIn this episode, we delve into the idea of the sanctuary and the specifics of it. We discuss why it is important, what it tells Christians today and why understanding the sanctuary is important to The Gospel. Damon calls the sanctuary "a way to reveal Christ through pictographically expressive language."Picture of Old Testament Sanctuary with furnitureOverview of the SanctuaryDamon discusses what the purpose of the sanctuary was for ancient Israel. He discusses that the sanctuary was the dwelling place of God amongst his people and...2024-08-0515 min
First Baptist Conroe PodcastWhy Do We Call God Our "Father"?Praying Like the Master - Part 1 - The Lord’s Prayer wasn’t intended to be something we repeat from memory—Jesus specifically tells u not to do that in Matthew 6, and He never prays this exact prayer at any other time. Instead, it’s a model for us to follow, showing us the parts of a well-rounded prayer life. The first two words show us that Jesus doesn’t want us to think of prayer as submitting requests to a distant King (or especially as magic words to get divine favors). Instead, it’s a conversation with a Father who already...2024-07-2930 minIgniting The GospelGetting to Know YouIn this introductory episode, Damon discusses the church and what we believe as Seventh Day Adventists. He discusses the idea of the 7th day of the week to rest (the Sabbath) and then Advent (arrival/coming).So Seventh Day Adventists are bible believing Jesus followers who honor the 7th day Sabbath as directed in the 10 commandments and who are looking forward to the coming of Jesus. They also believe in the Three Angels Messages in Revelation 14 and how that fits into prophecy and the second coming of Jesus. Danielle and Damon discuss the idea of...2024-07-2212 min
First Baptist Conroe PodcastWhat To Do When You Feel PowerlessWhen we feel helpless, we can trust God. He provides what we need.
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First Baptist Conroe PodcastWhat Does it Mean to Boast in the Cross?Burying Bad Religion - Part 6 - Bad religion produces self-righteousness and arrogance. The Gospel produces humility and holiness. The legalists who were opposed to Paul were motivated by a desire to avoid persecution. Paul didn’t care what the world (religious or secular) thought of him. How can we get there? Only through the Gospel.
learn more about First Baptist Conroe at fbcconroe.org/getconnected2024-07-1531 minFirst Baptist Conroe PodcastAre We Creating Unity or Division?Burying Bad Religion - Part 5 - Bad religion divides churches through a laser focus on something other than Jesus (End times theories and other secondary biblical issues, secular political fights, cultural issues). The Gospel unites people around a laser focus on Christ’s saving grace. When we’re in step with the Spirit, we serve one another.
learn more about First Baptist Conroe at fbcconroe.org/getconnected2024-07-0131 minFirst Baptist Conroe PodcastHow Does Freedom Make Us Holy?Burying Bad Religion - Part 4 - Bad religion produces pride, anger, fear, and guilt, but it doesn’t stop the flesh. The Gospel produces love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, etc. Note that the flesh has “works” and the Spirit has “fruit.” A fruit tree doesn’t try to bear fruit, it just happens. In the same way, keeping in step with the Spirit (aka abiding in Christ, John 15) bears fruit for Him. How do we keep in step with the Spirit?
learn more about First Baptist Conroe at fbcconroe.org2024-06-2430 minFirst Baptist Conroe PodcastWhat is the Definition of Legalism?Burying Bad Religion - Part 3 - Bad religion enslaves us to a list of rules we can never perfectly keep. The Gospel sets us free to walk with the Spirit of God. The commands of Scripture are everlasting, but were never meant to be our salvation. When we reduce our faith to a list of rules, we are denying grace and re-embracing the slavery Jesus died to free us from. Legalism seems like true religion because it’s so restrictive, but it’s time for us to follow Paul’s example and reject it. It is for freedom Christ has set us...2024-06-1728 min
First Baptist Conroe PodcastHow To Tell If You Have Misplaced ZealBurying Bad Religion - Part 2 - Bad religion produces a zeal to identify and destroy infidels. The Gospel produces a zeal to love and transform sinners. Paul was criticized by self-righteous people for abandoning the Law. They liked having a sacred scorecard they could use to condemn outsiders, and Paul’s methods threatened them. He had the courage to confront their hypocrisy, plus the integrity of a crucified life to overcome their criticism.
learn more about First Baptist Conroe at fbcconroe.org/getconnected2024-06-1031 minFirst Baptist Conroe PodcastWhat does the Gospel Actually Mean?Burying Bad Religion - Part 1 - Bad religion is all about what you do for God. The Gospel is all about what God has done for you. In Galatians 1, Paul confronts the church for deserting the true Gospel. Would God say the same to us?
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First Baptist Conroe PodcastReaching the Black SheepThe Ever-Loving Truth - Part 6 - Rebellious people can be frustrating. Their determination to do what makes them happy can hurt others and ruin their own lives. So how do we handle the "Black Sheep"?
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I Wasn't Prepared For This...At The Table With An ExpertIn this episode we are joined by Tricia Skyles. We talk about how she got where she is and her view on the current state of education. If you are in Conroe ISD, click here to access our website at https://sites.google.com/conroeisd.net/student-support-services/home2024-05-2538 min
First Baptist Conroe PodcastDoes God Keep His Promises?In God We Trust - Part 17 - The history of the Jews can be confusing at times. There is a lot to remember. But it's important, because it shows us how we serve a faithful God.
learn more about First Baptist Conroe at fbcconroe.org2024-05-1641 minFirst Baptist Conroe PodcastReaching the Ex-ChristianThe Ever-Loving Truth - Part 4 - The statistics for people who grow up in church and then walk away from their faith are discouraging to say the least. So, how do we reach out to people who have turned their back on what the Bible teaches?
learn more about First Baptist Conroe at fbcconroe.org/getconnected2024-05-1327 minFirst Baptist Conroe PodcastAre You Following God or Man?In God We Trust - Part 16 - A great leader is no substitute for a great revival. And where does revival start?
learn more about First Baptist Conroe at fbcconroe.org/getconnected2024-05-0939 minFirst Baptist Conroe PodcastReaching the Person of Another FaithThe Ever-Loving Truth - Part 3 - We all have neighbors, co-workers, family members, and friends who follow a different faith. How do we tell them the Good News?
learn more about First Baptist Conroe at fbcconroe.org/getconnected2024-05-0625 minFirst Baptist Conroe PodcastDoes Your Family Know Your Story?In God We Trust - Part 15 - Your life is a testimony of what God has done for you. Have you told that story to anyone? You sharing how God has changed you can encourage family and friends to live lives devoted to Christ.
Learn more about First Baptist Conroe at fbcconroe.org/getconnected2024-05-0240 minFirst Baptist Conroe PodcastReaching the Gay PersonThe Ever-Loving Truth - Part 2 - There are many reasons that a gay person might not feel welcome in church. In this message, we address some of those reason, and what we can do to reach them with the love of Christ.
learn more about First Baptist Conroe at fbcconroe.org/getconnected2024-04-2928 minFirst Baptist Conroe PodcastModern Day IdolsIn God We Trust - Part 14 - We don't have idols like they did in the Bible, but in many ways we still worship things that aren't God. What are these idols, and how do we combat our tendency to fall before their feet instead of God's feet.
learn more about First Baptist Conroe at fbcconroe.org/getconnected2024-04-2537 minFirst Baptist Conroe PodcastReaching the SkepticThe Ever-Loving Truth - Part 1 - All around us are people who assume the Gospel isn’t for them. Some are our friends or loved ones. How can we reach them? Scripture calls us to “speak the truth in love.” Some Christians emphasize love without reference to biblical truth, and others preach nothing but condemning truth without love. In this series, we’ll see what the biblical truth is regarding six different types of people, and explore how Jesus would interact with them. Today, we address the skeptic.
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First Baptist Conroe PodcastHow To Show CompassionThe Mule-Headed Prophet and the Missionary God - Part 4 - Grace-healed Eyes - The repentance Jonah expressed in chapter 2 doesn’t mean his stubbornness was gone forever. It’s amazing to see a preacher so angry at the success of his own ministry, but once again, it’s a sign that Jonah wasn’t actually living by grace. When we let grace heal our eyes, we begin to see our neighbors the way God does. That changes everything. How can we be healed?
learn more about First Baptist Conroe at fbcconroe.org/getconnected2024-04-1528 minFirst Baptist Conroe PodcastHow to Overcome FearIn God We Trust - Part 11 - Let's look at two stories about what fear can do to us, and how we can respond.
learn more about First Baptist Conroe at fbcconroe.org/getconnected2024-04-0437 minFirst Baptist Conroe PodcastYou Should Embrace GraceThe Mule-Headed Prophet and the Missionary God - Part 2 - Here's Your Sign - When religious leaders asked Jesus for a sign that He truly spoke for God, He offered them only “the sign of Jonah.” When Jonah went into that fish for three days, it changed him. He had resisted God’s grace when it meant salvation for people he hated, but now it meant his own salvation. If we don’t embrace grace, we’ll never live missional lives. Those religious leaders in Jesus’ day didn’t get the sign, and missed the resurrection.
learn more about First Baptist Conroe...2024-04-0226 minFirst Baptist Conroe PodcastThe Cost of PrideIn God We Trust - Part 10 - Pride can keep us from experiencing the best that God has to show us. In order to truly embrace His love, and truly love those around us, we must become humble. Pride has a cost.
learn more about First Baptist Conroe at fbcconroe.org/getconnected2024-03-2845 minFirst Baptist Conroe PodcastWhy are these Stories in the Bible?In God We Trust - Part 9 - There are stories in the Bible where God suddenly declares judgement on someone. It's so shocking and unexpected. How do we interpret this? Should we be worried? What does it mean, and why are these stories in the Bible?
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First Baptist Conroe PodcastThe Weirdest Story Jesus Ever ToldSaints and Our Stuff - Part 4 - Invest in Tomorrow. The future is uncertain, and that can make us anxious. Believe it or not, generosity can help change that anxiety to anticipation. This is one of Jesus’ most confusing parables. But the point is about using our stuff now to make a better future for ourselves, and for others. He made the same point in a different way in Matthew 6:19-21.
learn more about First Baptist Conroe at fbcconroe.org/getconnected2024-03-1828 minFirst Baptist Conroe PodcastHow to Kill GreedSaints and Our Stuff - Part 3 - Breaking the Chains - Money and stuff can be a trap. It destroys families, causes wars, ruins lives. But there is a way off the greed superhighway, and we see it embodied in the story of a wee little man. Spoiler: When we truly follow Jesus, generosity comes naturally, and generosity kills greed.
learn more about First Baptist Conroe at fbcconroe.org/getconnected2024-03-1123 minFirst Baptist Conroe PodcastGod's JusticeIn God We Trust - Part 8 - Sometimes it feels like the bad guys always win. How is that fair? How can God allow things like that? Is God a just God?
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I Wasn't Prepared For This...Progressing Toward Student Led ClassroomsIn this episode, we talk to two fourth grade teachers who have implemented procedures to promote student led procedures. If you are in Conroe ISD, you can click below to see videos of these classrooms. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OzP5UHyruabM2n2uerUzMNra6ygvaqlu?usp=share_link If you are in Conroe ISD, click here to access our website at https://sites.google.com/conroeisd.net/student-support-services/home.2024-02-2147 min
I Wasn't Prepared For This...Structure and NurtureIf you are in Conroe ISD, click here to access our website.See our resources:NASOT element 33NASOT element 41Learning Environment ProgressionSTOIC ChecklistYear at a Glance2023-12-1430 min
I Wasn't Prepared For This...It's a Hard Knock LifeThis episode explores crucial conversations and how to maintain productive, but tough conversations with students, colleagues, and families.If you are in Conroe ISD, click here to access our website.2023-12-1437 min
I Wasn't Prepared For This...There's Power in the StruggleIf you are in Conroe ISD, click here to access our website to see materials referenced.Click here for the NASOT element 35 document!2023-09-0641 min
Why ConroeCrown Cork & Seal Shows Why Conroe has Room to Grow for Sustainable ProgramsCrown Cork & Seal, in partnership with the Montgomery County Fair & Rodeo, has taken recycling to new heights in Conroe. As a manufacturer of 100% recyclable aluminum cans - Crown Conroe manufactures 2.4 billion cans annually - it’s natural that the company would have big ideas around recycling. Sustainability is at the core of Crown after all, represented by an "every can counts" mantra and a global initiative called Twentyby30.
Taking the “every can counts” approach led Crown Conroe to the idea of enhancing recycling at the Montgomery County Fair & Rodeo, one of the area’s largest events. Piloted at the 2022...2023-08-2218 minWhy ConroeWhy Conroe's Parks and RecreationA strong parks system is not only critical in helping residents and visitors maintain a healthy lifestyle, but it also helps Conroe position itself as a desirable location for new development. Companies continue to invest more in their employees, which means locating in places where their teams can enjoy a strong quality of life. It's another reason why Conroe is a premier destination for you and your business!
July is National Park and Recreation Month and the perfect time to get outside yet stay cool in Conroe. On this episode, staff members from the City of Conroe's Parks a...2023-07-1828 minWhy ConroeSapphire Gas Solutions Showcases Why Dependability is Made HereBusinesses worldwide are accountable to key stakeholders from customers to employees to community partners. Dependability, or lack thereof, often dictates how companies are viewed. For Conroe-based Sapphire Gas Solutions, dependability is paramount, a message that stretches throughout the organization. Join us as we chat with Sapphire Gas Solutions CEO Sam Thigpen to find out the reasons why his growing company truly showcases that, in Conroe, Dependability is Made Here.2023-06-2129 min
Short stories by Maxwell ConroeMind Twisters 14 - 17 CompilationA compilation of Maxwell Conroe's Mind Twisters 14 to 17, narrated by Phil Rowe.2023-06-1529 minShort stories by Maxwell ConroeThe Dupin Files: Sherlock Holmes - Part 2 (Mind Twister #32)Applying the method of ratiocination to corroborate with evidence the claims made by Sherlock Holmes in his court filing against Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, private detective Auguste Dupin ‒ who was trained in his craft and the method of ratiocination by no one less than Edgar Allan Poe ‒ uncovers some salient facts concerning Doyle's treatment of his most famous creation.
A short story by Maxwell Conroe where detective Dupin supports Sherlock Holmes' claims against Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, revealing significant information about Doyle's treatment of his renowned character, narrated by Axel.2023-05-2808 minShort stories by Maxwell ConroeThe Dupin Files: Sherlock Holmes - Part 1 (Mind Twister #32)Applying the method of ratiocination to corroborate with evidence the claims made by Sherlock Holmes in his court filing against Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, private detective Auguste Dupin ‒ who was trained in his craft and the method of ratiocination by no one less than Edgar Allan Poe ‒ uncovers some salient facts concerning Doyle's treatment of his most famous creation.
A short story by Maxwell Conroe where detective Dupin supports Sherlock Holmes' claims against Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, revealing significant information about Doyle's treatment of his renowned character, narrated by Axel.2023-05-2807 minShort stories by Maxwell ConroeThe Dupin Files: Hercule Poirot - Part 2 (Mind Twister #31)Recently, detective Chevalier C. Auguste has been retained in the service of his great friends and successors, Mr. Hercule Poirot and Mr. Sherlock Holmes. Dupin's mission is quite simple: lay bare the basis for their claims, uncover any cover-up attempts by third parties, and document in minute detail his findings, applying rigorously the method of ratiocination. Focusing on Poirot's case, detective Dupin uncovers some unsavory details about Agatha Christie's treatment of her legendary creation.
A short story by Maxwell Conroe where detective Dupin investigates the claims made by Hercule Poirot against Agatha Christie, uncovering unsavory details about h...2023-05-2805 minShort stories by Maxwell ConroeThe Dupin Files: Hercule Poirot - Part 1 (Mind Twister #31)Recently, detective Chevalier C. Auguste has been retained in the service of his great friends and successors, Mr. Hercule Poirot and Mr. Sherlock Holmes. Dupin's mission is quite simple: lay bare the basis for their claims, uncover any cover-up attempts by third parties, and document in minute detail his findings, applying rigorously the method of ratiocination. Focusing on Poirot's case, detective Dupin uncovers some unsavory details about Agatha Christie's treatment of her legendary creation.
A short story by Maxwell Conroe where detective Dupin investigates the claims made by Hercule Poirot against Agatha Christie, uncovering unsavory details about h...2023-05-2811 minShort stories by Maxwell ConroeRetaliation by Hercule Poirot and Sherlock Holmes (Mind Twister #30)Fallen out with their original creators, Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot have teamed up to seek retribution for their sufferings. The charges filed against Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie, and their literary estates include coercion into addiction to substance abuse, psychological torture and sustained cruelty, resulting in a range of ailments including suicidal thoughts due to post traumatic stress disorder. The charges are corroborated by the detectives’ respective long-time aides-de-camp, Watson and Hastings.
A short story by Maxwell Conroe where Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot team up to seek revenge against their creators, accusing them of mis...2023-05-2807 minShort stories by Maxwell ConroeWriting for Impact (Mind Twister #1)A short story by Maxwell Conroe emphasizing the importance of writing for the love of words rather than focusing on societal issues.
Some stories succeed to captivate our attention simply by their timeliness. Writing such stories may be fun, but more so is writing purely out of love for words – without confinement to any specific contemporary societal issue. That mindset should awake the poet in any aspiring writer. 2023-05-2700 minShort stories by Maxwell ConroeNewtonian Dream (Mind Twister #39)A short story by Maxwell Conroe imaging a chase involving Hooke, Leibniz, and Freeman Dyson pursuing Isaac Newton through the Royal Society, leading to the destruction of Newton's portraits, narrated by Tim.
Hooke and Leibniz were chasing Newton across the corridors of the Royal Society of London (founded in 1660); Newton appeared covered in tar and feathers. In their pursuit, Hooke and Leibniz were joined by Freeman Dyson, who had passed only recently. With great vigor, Dyson raided the premises of the Royal Society. He was pulling down a famous portrait of Newton, one where Isaac is 46 years o...2023-05-2717 minShort stories by Maxwell ConroeA Harlequin's Jest (Harlequin story #1)Maxwell Conroe is visited by a Harlequin named Adeline who challenges his obsession with logical answers and proposes the idea of time reversal. Maxwell questions the purpose of creating illusions and surprise.
Narrated by Jane Speaks.2023-05-2605 minShort stories by Maxwell ConroeConroe on writing Coetzee's story (Mind Twister #36)A short story by Maxwell Conroe exploring John Coetzee's Nobel Laureate lecture and the psychiatrist's defense of Coetzee's reputation, narrated by Tim.
John Coetzee delivered one of the most audacious Nobel Laureate lectures on record. He took his audience all the way back to the romantic times of Daniel Defoe. Coetzee's lecture appears a very taxing piece of writing and to Maxwell seemingly lacks utility; then his psychiatrist steps in to defend Coetzee’s reputation. 2023-05-2602 minShort stories by Maxwell ConroeMesmerized by Coetzee - Part 2 (Mind Twister #36)A short story by Maxwell Conroe exploring John Coetzee's Nobel Laureate lecture and the psychiatrist's defense of Coetzee's reputation, narrated by Tim.
John Coetzee delivered one of the most audacious Nobel Laureate lectures on record. He took his audience all the way back to the romantic times of Daniel Defoe. Coetzee's lecture appears a very taxing piece of writing and to Maxwell seemingly lacks utility; then his psychiatrist steps in to defend Coetzee’s reputation. 2023-05-2606 minShort stories by Maxwell ConroeMesmerized by Coetzee - Part 1 (Mind Twister #36)A short story by Maxwell Conroe exploring John Coetzee's Nobel Laureate lecture and the psychiatrist's defense of Coetzee's reputation, narrated by Tim.
John Coetzee delivered one of the most audacious Nobel Laureate lectures on record. He took his audience all the way back to the romantic times of Daniel Defoe. Coetzee's lecture appears a very taxing piece of writing and to Maxwell seemingly lacks utility; then his psychiatrist steps in to defend Coetzee’s reputation. 2023-05-2606 minShort stories by Maxwell ConroeGrabbing Attention: Jagger's Obituary (Mind Twister #53)A short story by Maxwell Conroe reflecting on Mick Jagger's ability to gain attention and promote visibility for himself and his band, The Rolling Stones, narrated by Jane Speaks.
Getting attention is half the trick, knew Mr. Mick Jagger all along ‒ he never passed an opportunity to promote visibility of both himself and The Stones, his legendary rock band. Behind the poker face of Mick’s stage persona hid a determined and dedicated professional performer, as was observed up-close by a young medical doctor in the 1970s when he took Mr. Jagger in a Volkswagen Beetle to an X...2023-05-2605 minShort stories by Maxwell ConroeHaunted by Apparitions and Looming Insanity (Mind Twister #4)A short story by Maxwell Conroe wherein the protagonist encounters a vision of Albert Einstein, leading to recurring nightmares suggesting their responsibility for Einstein's death, narrated by Samuel L. Jackson.
Albert just happens to be there, in my living room. When I write ‘Albert’, it is not a parrot flying in from the terrace. No, this concerns ‘the’ Albert – Mr. Einstein, who simply appears and states “You know why I am here?” He looks exactly what you’d expect him to look like. When he finally leaves, I suffer from recurrent nightmares with frightening scenes; all suggesting that I am someho...2023-05-2614 minShort stories by Maxwell ConroeGarden Secret (Mind Twister #55)A short story by Maxwell Conroe exploring the hidden secret within the seemingly innocent garden of a reclusive writer named Isaac, narrated by Jane Speaks.
Living alone in his secluded homestead, surrounded by his garden, Isaac (a writer) cares little for socials and generally thrives living the secluded life he had chosen to live. The seemingly innocent garden he dreamily stares into from his writer's den – it actually harbors a dark secret long lost. 2023-05-2611 minShort stories by Maxwell ConroeQueen of Hearts in a Hobbit-hole (Mind Twister #29)A short story by Maxwell Conroe exploring how fictional characters like Alice and the Hobbits gain more recognition than their creators and imagines Alice as the Queen of Hearts in a society fighting against global warming, narrated by Stephen Fry.
In the long run, the main characters of classic stories frequently become much better known than their creators. For example, Alice – from Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland – and the Hobbits – from J.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit and its Lord of the Rings-sequel – these characters presently have higher name recognition than their creators. Lately, the retired characters (with the...2023-05-2606 minShort stories by Maxwell ConroeVonnegut's Confetti (Mind Twister #51)A short story by Maxwell Conroe comparing the author's Mind Twisters to Kurt Vonnegut's graphic illustrations called Confetti, narrated by Jane Speaks.
I call my stories Mind Twisters. That is perhaps a very pretentious label, as I realized when stumbling upon the works by Kurt Vonnegut ‒ his graphic illustrations are labeled with a lovely unpretentious name: Confetti. Let me explain first what Kurt wanted to convey to his readers in Confetti, then I’ll come back to what I am after with my Mind Twisters. 2023-05-2607 minShort stories by Maxwell ConroeMartyrs of Azov (Essay XIV)A short story by Maxwell Conroe inspired by Tolstoy's Hadji Murad, highlighting the tragedy of soldiers in a steel plant and the inevitability of human suffering, narrated by Samuel L. Jackson.
Maxwell shares a story where Tolstoy's war-memories of Hadji Murad are updated to highlight the tragedy of dying soldiers in the Hell of Mariupol's steel plant. War struggles never cease to create men tough as thistles. Tolstoy’s description of the thistle, which opens his story, is the tangible object of our suffering as men in life; ending with us sagging in quicksand or sticky mud th...2023-05-2311 minWhy ConroeConroe Machine Understands that Precision is Made HereNow hiring at Conroe Machine! Ever wonder what working in a 65,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art machining facility in beautiful Conroe Park North would be like? We've brought in an expert to help talk about the future of the company, its culture, benefits offered, and jobs available: Conroe Machine President Jessica Echegaray.2023-02-1413 minWhy ConroeWhy Conroe Should Get on Board with Conroe ConnectionOn this episode, "Transit Nerd" De’Andre Guin, Mobility Planner for the City of Conroe, joins us to chat about how Conroe’s steady growth has been met with strategic decisions to deliver opportunity for the increasing number of residents, visitors, and businesses. Improvements to mobility, including expanding Conroe public transit, is driving commerce and connectivity throughout the city. Safe, reliable, and convenient transit added to new transportation infrastructure in Conroe helps explain why Driving Force is Made Here!2023-01-1721 minWhy ConroeWhy Conroe is the Best City for Entrepreneur and Small Business Owner Meredith Jurica and Her Company, Makeup Junkie BagsWhat makes Makeup Junkie Bags the most luxurious leak resistant, lay-flat cosmetic and travel bags with the best warranty in the biz? Tune in to find out! MJ joins us to share a little about her entrepreneurial journey in Conroe and tips for helping your small business succeed. You'll also get to hear about some of the newest products in her line!2022-09-2321 minWhy ConroeJob Spot with Protect Controls, Inc.Now hiring! Ever wondered what working at Protect Controls, Inc. in Conroe would be like? We've brought in an expert to help talk about company culture, benefits offered, and jobs available: PCI's Director of Human Resources & Safety Melodie Marra Knight.2022-08-2312 minWhy ConroeWhy Conroe is a Hot Spot for Small Business and EntrepreneurshipOn this episode we're chatting with Rhonda Ellisor, Director of the Sam Houston State University Small Business Development Center, about all the amazing FREE and low-cost resources available through the SBDC for starting and growing a small business.2022-06-2021 minWhy ConroeA Brief History of Economic Development in Conroe, TexasWelcome to our new podcast! This episode is the brief history of the Conroe EDC and economic development in Conroe as told by our department's resident historian, Associate Director Jennifer Matthews.2022-05-1816 minWhy ConroeIntroduction to Economic Development in Conroe, TexasWelcome to our new podcast! This episode is a brief introduction to the Conroe EDC staff (minus Deputy Director Laura Lea Palmer) and includes coverage of these topics:
What is economic development?
What part does the CEDC play?
What does economic development look like in Conroe?
2022-04-2930 min
1storypod36: Eric Conroe on THROWN (2014) by Kerry HowleyBKLYN-PHILLY — Eric Conroe, 33, is a writer and builder living in Brooklyn. He is the author of the poetry chapbook TOP BLOCKER (2017), available here: https://bit.ly/2M7ZvVV. He is my cousin.
He read Thrown (2014) by Kerry Howley in a sitting two weeks ago. I read it in multiple sittings a year ago.
Kerry Howley, 38, teaches nonfiction at University of Iowa. Thrown is her first book.2019-05-241h 14