All For The One Podcast

It Feels So Good: Back-to-School Shenanigans, Bittersweet Movies, and Building Houses

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 14:00:00 -0400

The All For The One Podcast is presented by First Christian Church in Canton, Ohio!

This month we're joined by Reena Riley who shares her experiences as a part of the Habitat for Humanity Faith Build crew. If you're interested in being a part of building a home for a family in our community and wonder what it's like and how to get started, or if you love to hear stories of how the church is making a difference in our city, you'll love this conversation!

Learn about FCC's Local Mission Partners and future Faith Build opportunities at firstchristian.com/impact.

To catch up on past teachings from our pastors, check out www.firstchristian.com/sermons.

To learn more about FCC or find a way to get connected, visit hub.firstchristian.com.

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Episode 5, or 6, or Something: Somebody Killed Tim's Dog (A Whodunnit)

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 16:00:00 -0400

The All For The One Podcast is presented by First Christian Church in Canton, Ohio!

We have officially crossed the halfway point of the year. One of the biggest celebrations so far this year is the opportunity we've had to send teams out on mission trips. This month on the podcast, among other things:

5:34 - Bradley Clark joins us for the first time to talk about global missions and a recent trip to Honduras, and to share his thoughts on which of our podcast hosts has the best odds of surviving in prison;
17:56 - we welcome Tim Bussey to the podcast for the second time to hear about what a Disability Ministry mission trip looks like, and he also shares an update on his dearly beloved diabetic pet dog Rocky.

Learn about FCC's Global Mission Partners and future mission trip opportunities at firstchristian.com/impact.

Find out about FCC's Disability Ministry at firstchristian.com/disability, and check out volunteer opportunities here.

To catch up on past teachings from our pastors, check out www.firstchristian.com/sermons.

To learn more about FCC or find a way to get connected, visit hub.firstchristian.com.

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Hot Dogs, American Idol, and Danny DeVito: It's Summer Baby!!!

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 16:00:00 -0400

The All For The One Podcast is presented by First Christian Church in Canton, Ohio!

Summer is here! This month on the podcast:

5:40 - co-host Tracy challenges us right off the bat with a deep theological question that we're willing to bet you've never considered before;
8:33 - hear from Maiharriese Wooden ( Community Engagement Director) about some amazing doors God has opened for FCC to impact our community, and find out why she lost all respect for Jimmy after he made a statement that sent shockwaves around the planet;
19:10 - meet Lacey Kennedy (Kids' Ministry Director), get to know her as she takes the Hot Seat, hear how her American Idol audition propelled her to massive success on the Stark County karaoke circuit, and learn about some awesome opportunities for families to make memories together this summer;
38:12 - Tracy shares some thoughts on staying positive through the ups and downs of parenting and raising kids to know and love Jesus and find out about some great resources FCC offers to help parents navigate this season of life.

Find parenting resources at firstchristian.com/faithpath.

Learn about FCC's Kids' Ministry at firstchristian.com/kids.

Get involved in an impact ministry

To catch up on the most recent sermon or hear past teachings from our pastors, check out www.firstchristian.com/sermons.

To learn more about FCC or find a way to get connected, visit hub.firstchristian.com.

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Introducing "Winning the War in Your Mind" - Coming May 14 at FCC

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 16:00:00 -0400

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An Encouraging Conversation about Racial Reconciliation and the Church

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 16:00:00 -0500

The All For The One Podcast is presented by First Christian Church in Canton, Ohio!

In this month's episode, we change things up a bit by introducing a conversation that Pastor Jimmy had with two good friends who are also part of the First Christian Church Family. Clarence Hogan and Maiharriese Wooden are members of the FCC staff team who also happen to be people-of-color.

In this episode, we get to listen in on a conversation about the role and responsibility of the church in the area of racial reconciliation.

As a church that believes Jesus is for all people, part of our calling is to strive to be a place where people from all backgrounds are not only welcomed, but are seen, heard, valued, and loved. As we continue to become that kind of movement of people, our community will see the love of Jesus in us and we will have opportunities to point people to Him.

If you desire to see the church be a force for good, for peace, and for unity in the world, this month's episode will encourage you, provoke thought, and ultimately inspire you to action.

To catch up on the most recent sermon or hear past teachings from our pastors, check out www.firstchristian.com/sermons.

To learn more about FCC or find a way to get connected, visit hub.firstchristian.com.

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How to Create Positive Habits and Goals for Lasting Impact

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0500

The All For The One Podcast is presented by First Christian Church in Canton, Ohio!

Happy New Year! This month on the podcast, join Kyle, Tracy, and Jimmy as they discuss how you can create rhythms in your life that will have a lasting impact in a healthy and positive direction. Let's face it - even with the best of intentions, most resolutions are destined to fail. But there are a few keys to success that will have you on the way to creating goals and establishing habits in your life that will help you grow spiritually, mentally, emotionally, physically, professionally, or in whatever area of your life where you see a need to raise the bar. If you're hoping to make something in your life better this year, this episode is for you!

To catch up on the most recent sermon or hear past teachings from our pastors, check out www.firstchristian.com/sermons.

To learn more about FCC or find a way to get connected, visit hub.firstchristian.com.

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Turkeys and Traditions - The Thanksgiving Episode

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500

The All For The One Podcast is presented by First Christian Church in Canton, Ohio!

November is here, officially ushering in the holiday season with arguably the best holiday of all - Thanksgiving! This month on the podcast, get to know FCC's Worship Pastor, Seth Heller, as we talk Thanksgiving traditions and share a few highlights of some exciting things that are just ahead this month at FCC.

To catch up on the most recent sermon or hear past teachings from our pastors, check out www.firstchristian.com/sermons.

To learn more about FCC or find a way to get connected, visit hub.firstchristian.com.

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Six Not-So-Scary Ways to Reach Out at Halloween

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0400

The All For The One Podcast is presented by First Christian Church in Canton, Ohio!

Each October, the Halloween season presents us with a unique opportunity: it's the only time of year when perfect strangers from all over your neighborhood will literally come right to your door and knock. This month on the podcast, we talk about a few simple ways to make the most of this season to connect with people, build relationships, offer encouragement, and even share your faith!

On this month's episode:

1:00 - Meet Clarence Hogan, FCC's brand new Student Ministry Pastor!
14:15 - We recap the I'm Invested Challenge and spotlight a handful of FCC people who have found creative ways to raise money to bless Mashoko Christian Hospital, one of our mission partners in Zimbabwe, Africa.
20:10 - Catch a quick update on our new "FOR" sermon series, and hear about FCC's brand new vision statement which we shared in church this past Sunday.
23:15 - We offer a few simple ways to use Halloween to reach out to people in simple and fun ways.

To learn more about Mashoko Christian Hospital, visit www.mchmm.org.

To catch up on the most recent sermon or hear past teachings from our pastors, check out www.firstchristian.com/sermons.

To learn more about FCC or find a way to get connected, visit hub.firstchristian.com.

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Four Easy Ways to Share Your Faith

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 16:00:00 -0400

The All For The One Podcast is presented by First Christian Church in Canton, Ohio!

For a follower of Jesus, sharing your faith may be something you know you're supposed to do, but that still doesn't make it easy. Inviting someone to church or trying to start a conversation about Jesus can be awkward and intimidating, but it doesn't have to be.

On this month's episode (the first official episode of the All For The One Podcast!):

Kyle, Tracy, and Jimmy offer some advice and discuss some easy ways to share your faith with your friends and family
Plus, special guest Tim Bussey takes the hot seat, explains why his dog is currently on his bad list, and also shares about an exciting opportunity to make a difference this October

To get more info or register for Cafe Disco as a participant or volunteer, visit cafediscoparty.com.

To learn more about FCC or get connected, visit firstchristian.com.

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BONUS EPISODE! Meet the "All For The One Podcast" Hosts!

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0400

In this special bonus preview episode, meet All For The One Podcast Co-Hosts Tracy Yantzer and Kyle Reed. Not only are they part of the podcast team, but they are part of the First Christian Church staff team and we know you'll love getting to know them a bit better before the podcast officially launches in September!

The All For The One Podcast is presented by First Christian Church in Canton, Ohio.

To learn more about FCC or get connected, visit firstchristian.com.

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WE'RE BACK: Introducing the "All For The One" Podcast

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 15:00:00 -0400

The All For The One Podcast is presented by First Christian Church in Canton, Ohio.

To learn more about FCC or get connected, visit firstchristian.com.

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It's the biggest update episode of all time since our last update episode!

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0400

Where has 2020 gone? It's been a crazy year. In some ways it's felt like the longest year ever, and in other ways it's blown by so fast that all of our heads are spinning. But despite all the chaos, God is continuing to move and good things are happening all the time!

With that in mind, Ryan and Jimmy are excited to bring you a quick update about some exciting things that are coming up at FCC, including:

An announcement about Kids' Ministry reopening
Some news about an awesome outdoor worship service and baptism celebration that's right around the corner
Quick updates on Cafe Disco, Student Ministry, Harvest Meal, DD Sunday
How to get involved and find a place to serve
and more!

We can't wait to see you again soon, FCC! In the meantime, don't miss our weekend livestreams and remember, you can always find ways to connect (even digitally) at The Hub.

Roundtable Discussion on Racism, Justice, and the Church

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 05:00:00 -0400

In this special episode of the Jesus for All People podcast, FCC's Lead Pastor, Ryan Rasmussen, sits down with Pastor Walter Moss and Christopher Lynch for a roundtable discussion on racism, injustice, and how followers of Jesus can and should respond to current events with love, understanding, and empathy.

Our vision is to be a church where Jesus is for all people. For us, this conversation is a challenge to be a community that reflects the call in Micah 6:8, to “do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God.”

We hope this conversation challenges you to pause and consider how you can love your community better than ever before and be a part of healing and positive change. If you’re inspired by this conversation, we want to encourage you to share this podcast with others who would benefit from it. And don’t forget to subscribe and rate the podcast so that others will be more likely to discover it as well.

If you'd like to view the video version of this conversation, it's available on YouTube.

For more about First Christian Church, visit us online at firstchristian.com.

Our weekend services stream every Sunday at 9:30am, 11am, and 6:30pm on YouTube and Facebook.

Reopening FCC: A Special Announcement from Pastor Ryan

Sun, 24 May 2020 12:00:00 -0400

These past few months have been trying, to say the least. Navigating new normals with such suddenness has not come without bumps in the road. But as a church, First Christian has not wavered in our call to reach out to all people and offer opportunities for growth in Jesus. Best of all, people are still coming to Jesus.

As comforting as it is to know that spiritual life at FCC continues even when our physical building is closed, you may be asking, “When will our doors open back up?” With that in mind, we want to share some information about our answer to that question!

This special episode of the "Jesus for All People" podcast is a message from Pastor Ryan explaining the vision and heart behind our reopening plan. Give it a listen and then go check out all the details.

We can't wait to see you again soon, FCC!

In the meantime, don't miss our weekend livestreams and remember, you can always find ways to connect (even digitally) at The Hub.

All For The One

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 20:00:00 -0400

This month Ryan tries to keep the gang on track as conversation goes a little bit everywhere. Eventually significant chat ensues about evangelism. Also, Shawn Maurer, FCC’s Next Steps Pastor, joins the round table and Ryan interviews Petie Kinder from Traders Point Christian Church about multisite church.

Change is Coming!

Sat, 31 Aug 2019 20:00:00 -0400

In episode eight Ryan and Jimmy give a quick update on all the change coming to FIrst Christian this fall. Big vision casts, upcoming building renovations, new team members, and more! Ryan also sits down with Seth Heller, FCC’s new Worship Arts Pastor, for a little “getting to know”.

Laughter Is The Best Medicine

Wed, 31 Jul 2019 10:00:00 -0400

Admit it, life can feel a little heavy at times, can’t it? This month Ryan, Jimmy, Silent Davis, and Leah talk about how laughter really is the best medicine... and things get a little, uh, funny. Also, Ryan sits down with comedian Jonnie W to talk about the craft that is stand up.

The MANLIEST Episode Yet

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 13:00:00 -0400

Better late than never! This month’s episode comes in right at the buzzer with an all dude round table. Things get especially crazy as Ryan’s dad joins in on the fun. Ryan apologizes to Jimmy for being bad at softball, the guys share sex talk stories, and Scott Nickell, teaching pastor at Southland Christian Church, gives insight on what it means to be a man chasing after God. Happy belated Fathers Day!

It Takes A Village Q&A

Tue, 21 May 2019 10:00:00 -0400

The gang is back and joined at the round table by the infamous Kyle Reed, FCC’s wildest new staff member! Also, Ryan takes some time to answer submitted questions on the subject of family.

Let's Talk Disability Ministry!

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400

In honor of our upcoming Disability Ministry Sunday the gang is joined by FCC’s Disability Ministry Pastor, George White. Also along for the ride are First Christian Day Service superstars Al & Joey!! If there’s one thing we can all agree on after this episode it’s that no one deserves to get dumped on Taco Tuesday.

God's Voice or Bad Pizza?

Mon, 04 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Have you ever struggled with discerning God’s call for your life? Should you take the job or not? Should you move your family or stay put? Our good friend, Brad Hammond, joins us to talk “calling” and drop some knowledge.

Also, we promise we do thorough background checks when hiring staff but Monica Peters, FCC’s Pre-Teen Coordinator, might cause you to question that as she joins the round table. Get woke, y’all!

An Honest Conversation On Leadership

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 05:00:00 -0500

It might be cold outside but this episode is HOT like fire! FCC Student Pastor, Bryan Shelley, joins the round table and confesses his undying love for Cincinnati. Also, Ryan admits to stealing merch from a conference he once spoke at.

Last but not least, Jason Lantz, Vision Leader at RiverTree Christian Church, offers honest leadership insight. In 2017 Jason was listed as one of the Top 20 Leaders Under 40 by About Stark Magazine and is the founder of the One Church Movement, which seeks to multiply leaders and transform communities with the good news of Jesus. You can find out more at onechurchmove.com.

It's A New Year!

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 08:00:00 -0500

Coming at you FRESH in 2019, the gang talks resolutions and Jimmy admits to cramping up while eating cereal. Also, Ryan sits down with Paula Williams, a transgender person who shares her journey with us. This episode is so FRESH we can’t handle it!

Q&A Part 2

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400

We’re back with part two of our Q&A episodes! This time around we look at what the Bible says about women’s roles in the local church and whether the sabbath is Saturday, Sunday, or does it matter at all?

Q&A Part 1

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode Ryan, Jimmy and Charlotte take a brief departure from the typical format to do a little Q&A. They also hit on some of the hottest news stories and Ryan tries to give parameters for when it’s appropriate to start a GoFundMe account.

Let's Talk Creativity!

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400

This month we discuss why creativity matters and Ryan professes his love for those old, rectangle school pizzas we were all served in high school cafeterias. We also sat down with Chris Sligh, who you may remember as a top ten finalist on the sixth season of American Idol. After Idol, Chris launched into life in the music industry and makes a living being creative.

We Started A Podcast!

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400

On this month's episode Ryan, Jimmy, and Char discuss embarrassing things Ryan has said in sermons, Jimmy admits to stalking professional athletes, and the three discuss what the phrase "Jesus for all people" means to them. Also, Caleb Kaltenbach, author of books Messy Grace and God of Tomorrow sits down with Ryan. Caleb's parents divorced when he was two years old and each entered into homosexual lifestyles. Caleb grew up and became a pastor, giving him a unique perspective on ministering to the LGBTQ community.

What Is The Jesus For All People Podcast?

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400