First Pres Perspectives
by First Presbyterian Church of Orlando · 38 episodes
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In-depth discussions of Biblical Truth from First Presbyterian Church of Orlando.
Latest episodes
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32 min
First Connections Series: Presbyterianism with Dr. Case Thorp
First Connections is designed specifically for incoming Covenant Partners, or anyone who wishes to learn more about First Pres. We invite you to settle in, grab a notebook and pen,…
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45 min
First Connections Series: Generosity with Dr. David Swanson
First Connections is designed specifically for incoming Covenant Partners, or anyone who wishes to learn more about First Pres. We invite you to settle in, grab a notebook and pen,…
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30 min
First Connections Series: Belonging with Rev. Tanner Fox
First Connections is designed specifically for incoming Covenant Partners, or anyone who wishes to learn more about First Pres. We invite you to settle in, grab a notebook and pen,…
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35 min
First Connections Series: Mission with Rev. Alexa Holcomb
First Connections is designed specifically for incoming Covenant Partners, or anyone who wishes to learn more about First Pres. We invite you to settle in, grab a notebook and pen,…
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26 min
First Connections Series: Reformed Theology with Leigh Swanson
First Connections is designed specifically for incoming Covenant Partners, or anyone who wishes to learn more about First Pres. We invite you to settle in, grab a notebook and pen,…
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23 min
First Connections Series: Vision with Dr. Jack Peebles
First Connections is designed specifically for incoming Covenant Partners, or anyone who wishes to learn more about First Pres. We invite you to settle in, grab a notebook and pen,…
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51 min
Infant Baptism Seminar with Leigh Swanson
The sacrament of Infant Baptism has been practiced in the Church for centuries, but is often misunderstood. Tune in to learn about the foundations of this doctrine with our beloved…
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1 h 43
Justin Earley - The Spirituality of Habit | September 9, 2025
Justin Earley is a writer, speaker, and lawyer. He is the author of The Common Rule, Habits of the Household, and Made for People. Through his writing and speaking, Justin empowers…
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51 min
BONUS EPISODE: Gender & Sexuality
Listen as Dr. Swanson & Rev. Fox discuss questions that were submitted throughout the series. You don't want to miss this ending!
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1 h 11
Gender, Sexuality & The Church | 7: Sexuality & Emotional Health
Dr. Paul Gibson | Philippians 2:5-8The LGBTQIA+ community has some of the highest rates of anxiety, suicide and depression. How do we, as Christ-followers, lovingly care for the LG…
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1 h 13
Gender, Sexuality & The Church | 6: Applying Truth With Love
Dr. David Swanson | 2 Corinthians 10:5What do I say to my child who thinks they may be gay? What do I say to a friend who has a child transitioning from male to female? Do I attend…
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1 h 12
Gender, Sexuality & The Church | 5: Implications for Church Ministry
Dr. David Swanson | Acts 17:22, Ephesians 4:15The Church has been given the assignment of speaking truth in love, so that means engaging in deeper discipleship on these issues whil…
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1 h 17
Gender, Sexuality & The Church | 4: How We Got Here: Cultural Shifts & Spiritual Implications
Dr. David Swanson | Romans 1We will trace the subtle and not-so-subtle cultural movements, each of which has weakened our social and moral fabric. We will also look ahead to what w…
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1 h 12
Gender, Sexuality & The Church | 3: Boundaries & Disordered Design
Dr. David Swanson | Matthew 5:27-28People often think "It's never been like this before, and yet it has: First-century Rome was like this and worse. We'll review that history as we…
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1 h 16
Gender, Sexuality & The Church | 2: Divine Design
Dr. David Swanson | Genesis 2:18, 24; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, Leviticus 18, 20The Bible has much to say about gender and sexuality. The truths revealed are "settled" from a Biblical…
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1 h 22
Gender, Sexuality & The Church | 1: Authority of Scripture
Dr. David Swanson | Genesis 1, 2 Timothy 3:16-17Establishing the Authority of Scripture as the basis by which we understand gender and sexuality; then looking at the beauty of God'…
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43 min
We Stand Together - with Sean Murphy
Special guest and long-standing, Covenant Partner, Sean Murphy, joins Dr. Swanson and Cameron to share his story within the context of today’s narratives on diversity, racial inequ…
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21 min
#WeAreFirstPres Part 3
Cameron and Alexa discuss Living Missionally in our neighborhoods with Ryan and Jamie Smith, creators of Fellowship of Believers. Learn how you can use your unique gifts to respond…
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30 min
#WeAreFirstPres Part 2
Cameron and Alexa discuss our reality of being apart and the ways God is present in this time. Lucy MacLeish joins the conversation with a call for authenticity and the importance…
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27 min
#WeAreFirstPres Part 1
Cameron and Alexa discuss their new rhythms born from “distancing” and the ways God is guiding them through ups and downs. Meredith Gaylord joins the call with a mom’s perspective…