Nova Sun, 08 Mar 2026 01:10:41 -0500 http://fbbelton.org en-us © 2026 Nova yes b4ebd69e-40d5-545f-a128-347a5a1fea05 First Belton episodic false This is a place where we have weekly conversations about culture, Christianity, and real-life issues and how the Bible gives us a lens to engage the world around us. We believe that Jesus transforms everything, and so our hope is to equip Christians to discern God’s will; what is good, acceptable, and perfect. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) faith, bible, Christian, church, Jesus, culture First Belton https://storage.buzzsprout.com/0iz6uqu7njfw49i0l9w8zges1uxr?.jpg Nova http://fbbelton.org Interview with Sarah Clemons Interview with Sarah Clemons Logan interviews Sarah Clemons, the new Director of Communications at First Baptist Belton, to talk about life transitions, college, and creativity in the church.

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]]> Logan interviews Sarah Clemons, the new Director of Communications at First Baptist Belton, to talk about life transitions, college, and creativity in the church.

Email us at knowserveshare@fbcbelton.org or visit our website at fbbelton.org. Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @fbbelton.

]]> First Baptist Belton Buzzsprout-12691498 Fri, 05 May 2023 08:00:00 -0400 2365 full false Interview with Jeremy Williams Interview with Jeremy Williams Logan interviews Jeremy Williams, the new Minister to Students at First Baptist Belton, to talk about life, ministry, and transitions.

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]]> Logan interviews Jeremy Williams, the new Minister to Students at First Baptist Belton, to talk about life, ministry, and transitions.

Email us at knowserveshare@fbcbelton.org or visit our website at fbbelton.org. Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @fbbelton.

]]> First Baptist Belton Buzzsprout-12691473 Fri, 21 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0400 1982 2 6 full false Interview with Evghenii Sologubenco Interview with Evghenii Sologubenco Logan interviews Pastor Evghenii from KBC Ministries in Moldova, to talk about life and ministry.

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]]> Logan interviews Pastor Evghenii from KBC Ministries in Moldova, to talk about life and ministry.

Email us at knowserveshare@fbcbelton.org or visit our website at fbbelton.org. Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @fbbelton.

]]> First Baptist Belton Buzzsprout-12589410 Fri, 07 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0400 3291 2 5 full false Playing the Long Game: Retirement Playing the Long Game: Retirement Is retirement biblical?  How do we plan and save for the future?

As humans, we were fundamentally designed to work. The question that we have to ask is, are we working for man, or for the Lord? In this episode, Logan Reynolds and David Leigh talk about what it means to both "work" and "retire," and what the Bible says about these topics.

Email us at knowserveshare@fbcbelton.org or visit our website at fbbelton.org. Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @fbbelton.

]]> Is retirement biblical?  How do we plan and save for the future?

As humans, we were fundamentally designed to work. The question that we have to ask is, are we working for man, or for the Lord? In this episode, Logan Reynolds and David Leigh talk about what it means to both "work" and "retire," and what the Bible says about these topics.

Email us at knowserveshare@fbcbelton.org or visit our website at fbbelton.org. Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @fbbelton.

]]> First Baptist Belton Buzzsprout-12479157 Fri, 24 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0400 2800 2 4 full false Finding God's Goodness Through Cancer Finding God's Goodness Through Cancer How do you find God's goodness in the midst of a cancer diagnosis? In this episode, Logan interviews Ron and Anne Clemons, members of First Baptist Belton.  Anne talks about her journey through cancer and how she remained resilient because of the strength she found in the Lord. 

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]]> How do you find God's goodness in the midst of a cancer diagnosis? In this episode, Logan interviews Ron and Anne Clemons, members of First Baptist Belton.  Anne talks about her journey through cancer and how she remained resilient because of the strength she found in the Lord. 

Email us at knowserveshare@fbcbelton.org or visit our website at fbbelton.org. Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @fbbelton.

]]> First Baptist Belton Buzzsprout-12384325 Fri, 10 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0500 2615 2 3 full false Foster Care and Adoption Foster Care and Adoption Rick and Tracy O'Banon, church members at FBB, talk about their foster care and adoption story - how they were led to that decision and how the Lord has used them to serve in that way. 

]]> Rick and Tracy O'Banon, church members at FBB, talk about their foster care and adoption story - how they were led to that decision and how the Lord has used them to serve in that way. 

]]> First Baptist Belton Buzzsprout-12260349 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0500 2552 2 2 full false Faith and Sports Faith and Sports Logan interviews one of our elders, Justin Gaidusek, to talk about sports and how it might interact with our faith and church life!

]]> Logan interviews one of our elders, Justin Gaidusek, to talk about sports and how it might interact with our faith and church life!

]]> First Baptist Belton Buzzsprout-11989159 Fri, 06 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0500 1838 2 1 full false Ministry in the Workplace Ministry in the Workplace As Christians, we are all ambassadors of Christ. We are all called to be disciples who share the gospel. You don't have to go across the world to be a missionary. 

Logan Reynolds and David Leigh talk about what this might look like for Christians in their daily lives, no matter where they work. 

Email us at knowserveshare@fbcbelton.org or visit our website at fbbelton.org. Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @fbbelton.

]]> As Christians, we are all ambassadors of Christ. We are all called to be disciples who share the gospel. You don't have to go across the world to be a missionary. 

Logan Reynolds and David Leigh talk about what this might look like for Christians in their daily lives, no matter where they work. 

Email us at knowserveshare@fbcbelton.org or visit our website at fbbelton.org. Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @fbbelton.

]]> First Baptist Belton Buzzsprout-11825414 Thu, 22 Dec 2022 07:00:00 -0500 2417 1 16 full false Living with a Grateful Heart Living with a Grateful Heart We have so much to be grateful for, but it can be hard to give thanks in difficult circumstances. Logan interviews church member, Cindy Britt, about thankfulness. Cindy shares about how God has taught her family to live with a joyful and grateful heart. 

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]]> We have so much to be grateful for, but it can be hard to give thanks in difficult circumstances. Logan interviews church member, Cindy Britt, about thankfulness. Cindy shares about how God has taught her family to live with a joyful and grateful heart. 

Email us at knowserveshare@fbcbelton.org or visit our website at fbbelton.org. Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @fbbelton.

]]> First Baptist Belton Buzzsprout-11825541 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 07:00:00 -0500 2044 1 15 full false The Sega Story The Sega Story Several years ago, First Baptist Belton adopted an unengaged unreached people group (UUPG) in South Asia called the Sega. In this episode, Logan talks with Jason Gish, our Mobilization Pastor, about how God led us to the Sega and how He has worked through us to make Himself known to these people. 

Email us at knowserveshare@fbcbelton.org or visit our website at fbbelton.org. Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @fbbelton.

]]> Several years ago, First Baptist Belton adopted an unengaged unreached people group (UUPG) in South Asia called the Sega. In this episode, Logan talks with Jason Gish, our Mobilization Pastor, about how God led us to the Sega and how He has worked through us to make Himself known to these people. 

Email us at knowserveshare@fbcbelton.org or visit our website at fbbelton.org. Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @fbbelton.

]]> First Baptist Belton Buzzsprout-11724793 Fri, 25 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0500 2197 1 14 full false Interview with Erin Bass Interview with Erin Bass Logan interview Erin Bass, who serves on the BISD Board of Trustees, to talk about public school and what might influence's parents decision when choosing what school to send their kids to.

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]]> Logan interview Erin Bass, who serves on the BISD Board of Trustees, to talk about public school and what might influence's parents decision when choosing what school to send their kids to.

Email us at knowserveshare@fbcbelton.org or visit our website at fbbelton.org. Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @fbbelton.

]]> First Baptist Belton Buzzsprout-11675608 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500 2063 1 13 full false Interview with Brett Billman Interview with Brett Billman Logan interviews Brett Billman, head of Providence Preparatory School, to talk about private school and what might influence's parents decision when choosing what school to send their kids to. 

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]]> Logan interviews Brett Billman, head of Providence Preparatory School, to talk about private school and what might influence's parents decision when choosing what school to send their kids to. 

Email us at knowserveshare@fbcbelton.org or visit our website at fbbelton.org. Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @fbbelton.

]]> First Baptist Belton Buzzsprout-11586216 Fri, 28 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0400 1504 1 12 full false How does God view my money? How does God view my money? God gives us everything, including all of our money. This means all of our money belongs to God, not just a percentage.

In this episode, Lucas and Logan talk about what the Bible says about money, how it can quickly become an idol, and how we can and should use it to honor God.

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]]> God gives us everything, including all of our money. This means all of our money belongs to God, not just a percentage.

In this episode, Lucas and Logan talk about what the Bible says about money, how it can quickly become an idol, and how we can and should use it to honor God.

Email us at knowserveshare@fbcbelton.org or visit our website at fbbelton.org. Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @fbbelton.

]]> First Baptist Belton Buzzsprout-11496728 Thu, 13 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0400 2652 1 11 full false 9 Marks of a Healthy Church 9 Marks of a Healthy Church In this episode, Lucas and Logan discuss Mark Dever's "9 Marks of a Healthy Church".

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]]> In this episode, Lucas and Logan discuss Mark Dever's "9 Marks of a Healthy Church".

Email us at knowserveshare@fbcbelton.org or visit our website at fbbelton.org. Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @fbbelton.

]]> First Baptist Belton Buzzsprout-11451305 Fri, 07 Oct 2022 07:00:00 -0400 3350 1 10 full false Interview with Cammi Owens Interview with Cammi Owens Without falling into the trap of being attractional, we want to see our community be attractive to the outside world, in order to draw people to Jesus, not ourselves. Lucas and Logan interview Cammi Owens, member at First Baptist Belton, about one of our core values, attractive community.

Email us at knowserveshare@fbcbelton.org or visit our website at fbbelton.org. Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @fbbelton.

]]> Without falling into the trap of being attractional, we want to see our community be attractive to the outside world, in order to draw people to Jesus, not ourselves. Lucas and Logan interview Cammi Owens, member at First Baptist Belton, about one of our core values, attractive community.

Email us at knowserveshare@fbcbelton.org or visit our website at fbbelton.org. Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @fbbelton.

]]> First Baptist Belton Buzzsprout-11427920 Mon, 03 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0400 3042 1 9 full false As It Is In Heaven As It Is In Heaven In this episode, Lucas and Logan talk about our As It Is In Heaven sermon series.

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]]> In this episode, Lucas and Logan talk about our As It Is In Heaven sermon series.

Email us at knowserveshare@fbcbelton.org or visit our website at fbbelton.org. Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @fbbelton.

]]> First Baptist Belton Buzzsprout-11372127 Fri, 23 Sep 2022 08:00:00 -0400 2658 1 8 full false Sunday School vs. Small Groups Sunday School vs. Small Groups While there is no “one size fits all” approach to discipleship, churches need to have an intentional plan to mature their members in the likeness of Christ without creating the false dichotomy between Sunday School and small groups. In this episode, Lucas and Logan talk about benefits for both of these things.

Email us at knowserveshare@fbcbelton.org or visit our website at fbbelton.org. Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @fbbelton.

]]> While there is no “one size fits all” approach to discipleship, churches need to have an intentional plan to mature their members in the likeness of Christ without creating the false dichotomy between Sunday School and small groups. In this episode, Lucas and Logan talk about benefits for both of these things.

Email us at knowserveshare@fbcbelton.org or visit our website at fbbelton.org. Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @fbbelton.

]]> First Baptist Belton Buzzsprout-11330816 Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:00:00 -0400 2442 1 7 full false Why Does It Matter That God Made the World? Why Does It Matter That God Made the World? Our God is also our Creator, and because of that, He is supreme as Lord over us. In this episode, Lucas and Logan talk about what creation says about God and what it says about people.

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]]> Our God is also our Creator, and because of that, He is supreme as Lord over us. In this episode, Lucas and Logan talk about what creation says about God and what it says about people.

Email us at knowserveshare@fbcbelton.org or visit our website at fbbelton.org. Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @fbbelton.

]]> First Baptist Belton Buzzsprout-11284888 Fri, 09 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -0400 2562 1 6 full false Interview with Josh Stewart Interview with Josh Stewart In this episode, Lucas and Logan interview Josh Stewart, the worship pastor at First Baptist Belton. Josh talks about how Jesus has worked in his life, his time in worship ministry, and how he hopes to shepherd our church and community. 

Email us at knowserveshare@fbcbelton.org or visit our website at fbbelton.org. Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @fbbelton.

]]> In this episode, Lucas and Logan interview Josh Stewart, the worship pastor at First Baptist Belton. Josh talks about how Jesus has worked in his life, his time in worship ministry, and how he hopes to shepherd our church and community. 

Email us at knowserveshare@fbcbelton.org or visit our website at fbbelton.org. Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @fbbelton.

]]> First Baptist Belton Buzzsprout-11249127 Fri, 02 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0400 2469 1 5 full false Sexual Identity: How did we get here? Sexual Identity: How did we get here? What are the consequences of a triumphant self in the local church? In this episode, Lucas and Logan discuss Carl Trueman's "The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self" and the importance for us to know what ideas have shaped our culture for the past several centuries. 

Email us at knowserveshare@fbcbelton.org or visit our website at fbbelton.org. Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @fbbelton.

**BOOK GIVEAWAY**
We are giving away one copy of Trueman's "The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self" and "Strange New World." To enter the giveaway, you can either:

1. Go to our Facebook or Instagram page and like and comment on our post about the book giveaway.  
OR
2. Email us a question or issue you'd like us to talk about on the podcast.  

]]> What are the consequences of a triumphant self in the local church? In this episode, Lucas and Logan discuss Carl Trueman's "The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self" and the importance for us to know what ideas have shaped our culture for the past several centuries. 

Email us at knowserveshare@fbcbelton.org or visit our website at fbbelton.org. Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @fbbelton.

**BOOK GIVEAWAY**
We are giving away one copy of Trueman's "The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self" and "Strange New World." To enter the giveaway, you can either:

1. Go to our Facebook or Instagram page and like and comment on our post about the book giveaway.  
OR
2. Email us a question or issue you'd like us to talk about on the podcast.  

]]> First Baptist Belton Buzzsprout-11206294 Fri, 26 Aug 2022 07:00:00 -0400 3529 1 4 full false Grace Among the Grief Grace Among the Grief How do we find grace known in moments of grief? It is sometimes in those moments of brokenness that God does his best work. In this episode, Lucas and Logan discuss the issue that recently came to light about the Southern Baptist Convention. They talk about the need to grieve this news, the importance of responding with grace, and what this means for us moving forward.

Email us at knowserveshare@fbcbelton.org or visit our website at fbbelton.org. Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @fbbelton.

]]> How do we find grace known in moments of grief? It is sometimes in those moments of brokenness that God does his best work. In this episode, Lucas and Logan discuss the issue that recently came to light about the Southern Baptist Convention. They talk about the need to grieve this news, the importance of responding with grace, and what this means for us moving forward.

Email us at knowserveshare@fbcbelton.org or visit our website at fbbelton.org. Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @fbbelton.

]]> First Baptist Belton Buzzsprout-11162340 Fri, 19 Aug 2022 07:00:00 -0400 2808 1 3 full false The History of the Future Church The History of the Future Church Why should we care about ancient Christianity or the apostolic Church?  In this episode, Lucas and Logan talk about the importance of the history of the Church. The things that make us a Christian church are the things we share with every church throughout history; everything else can change.

Email us at knowserveshare@fbcbelton.org or visit our website at fbbelton.org. Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @fbbelton.

]]> Why should we care about ancient Christianity or the apostolic Church?  In this episode, Lucas and Logan talk about the importance of the history of the Church. The things that make us a Christian church are the things we share with every church throughout history; everything else can change.

Email us at knowserveshare@fbcbelton.org or visit our website at fbbelton.org. Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @fbbelton.

]]> First Baptist Belton Buzzsprout-11122666 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0400 2608 1 2 full false Pilot Pilot Welcome to the Nova podcast, where we have weekly conversations about culture, Christianity, and real-life issues and how the Bible gives us a lens to engage the world around us. We believe that Jesus transforms everything, and so our hope is to equip Christians to discern God’s will; what is good, acceptable, and perfect.

In this episode, Lucas and Logan introduce themselves, talk about how they came to know Jesus, and why they decided to pursue full-time ministry. They also share about the vision behind this podcast, what "Nova" means, and how we hope it will be a great resource for you as a follower of Christ. 

Email us at knowserveshare@fbcbelton.org or visit our website at fbbelton.org. Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @fbbelton.

]]> Welcome to the Nova podcast, where we have weekly conversations about culture, Christianity, and real-life issues and how the Bible gives us a lens to engage the world around us. We believe that Jesus transforms everything, and so our hope is to equip Christians to discern God’s will; what is good, acceptable, and perfect.

In this episode, Lucas and Logan introduce themselves, talk about how they came to know Jesus, and why they decided to pursue full-time ministry. They also share about the vision behind this podcast, what "Nova" means, and how we hope it will be a great resource for you as a follower of Christ. 

Email us at knowserveshare@fbcbelton.org or visit our website at fbbelton.org. Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @fbbelton.

]]> First Baptist Belton Buzzsprout-11086388 Fri, 05 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0400 2337 faith, renew, bible, Jesus, Christianity, culture, biblical 1 1 full false