FBCC Connect Group Leaders
First Baptist Choctaw
This podcast is designed to equip Connect Group leaders at First Baptist Choctaw as they study and prepare for weekly lessons.
Episodes
Gospel Project - Unit 26, Session 3
In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss Mark 7:24-37 to help you prepare to teach on Sunday, October 19, 2026.
Gospel Project - Unit 26, Session 2
In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss the account of Jesus walking on the water from Matthew 14:22-33 to prepare you to lead your Connect Group well on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
Gospel Project - Unit 26, Session 1
In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss the feeding of the 5,000 and the implications for generosity, God's provision, and stewardship to prepare you to lead your group in discussion on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
Gospel Project - Unit 25, Session 4
In this episode, Brandon and Miles talk about Luke 8:41-56 and Jesus's power to heal. This podcast will prepare you prepare to lead your group in discussion on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
Gospel Project - Unit 25, Session 3
In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss Mark 4:35-41 and Jesus calming the wind and waves. This conversation will prepare you to lead your Connect Group in discussion on September 20, 2026.
Gospel Project - Unit 25, Session 2
In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss Mark 4:21-34 in preparation for Sunday, September 13, 2026.
Gospel Project - Unit 25, Session 1
In this episode, Brandon and Miles cover the Parable of the Sower and practical applications for your Connect Group in preparation for Sunday, September 6, 2026.
Gospel Project - Unit 24, Session 5
In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss Luke 12 and Jesus's teaching on worry. This podcast will prepare you to lead your group in discussion on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
Gospel Project - Unit 24, Session 4
In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss Jesus's teaching on prayer in Luke 11 in preparation for Sunday, August 23, 2026.
Gospel Project - Unit 24, Session 3
In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss Luke 7:37-50 and Jesus's heart towards sinners and stewarding all has given us in preparation for Sunday, August 16th, 2026.
Gospel Project - Unit 24, Session 2
In this episode, Brandon and Miles explore Luke 7:11–17, where Jesus encounters a grieving widow and raises her only son from the dead. Their conversation considers the compassion of Christ, His authority over death, and the hope found in a Savior who does more than sympathize with human suffering: He enters it and brings life.This conversation will prepare you to lead group discussion on August 9th, 2026.
Gospel Project - Unit 24, Session 1
In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss Matthew 11:2-19 and doubt in the Christian life to prepare you for group discussion on Sunday, August 2nd, 2026.
Gospel Project - Unit 23, Session 4
In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss Luke 6:20-23 and 27-36 in preparation for Sunday, July 26, 2026.
Gospel Project - Unit 23, Session 3
In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss Matthew 12 and the religious leaders' misunderstanding of the Sabbath. This podcast will prepare you to lead thoughtful discussion in your group on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Gospel Project - Unit 23, Session 2
In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss Mark 3:7-19 and Jesus's call of the disciples and the implications for speaking about "calling" today in preparation for Sunday, July 12, 2026.
Gospel Project - Unit 23, Session 1
In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss Mark 2:1-12 and Jesus's authority to forgive sins and heal. This episode will equip you to lead group discussion in Connect Groups on Sunday, July 5, 2026.
Gospel Project - Unit 22, Session 4
In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss Mark 1:35-45 in which Jesus heals a man with leprosy in preparation for Sunday, June 28, 2026.
Gospel Project - Unit 22, Session 3
In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss Mark 1:21-34 and Jesus's authority over the spiritual and physical realms. We will pay close attention to the category of biblical authority. This episode will prepare you to lead your group in discussion during Connect Groups for June 21, 2026.
Gospel Project - Unit 22, Session 2
In this episode, Brandon and Miles walk through Luke 4:16–30, where Jesus returns to His hometown of Nazareth, reads from Isaiah 61, and announces that the Scripture is fulfilled in Him. At first, the crowd marvels at His gracious words, but their wonder quickly turns to doubt and rejection when Jesus confronts their expectations and reveals that God’s grace extends beyond the boundaries they had drawn. We spend a significant time addressing the theme of doubt in the Christian life.
Gospel Project - Unit 22, Session 1
In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss the second sign of Jesus in John's gospel: the healing of the official's son. They also explore the question, "What is faith?" This episode will prepare you to lead the discussion in your Connect Group on June 7th, 2026.
Gospel Project - Unit 21, Session 5
In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss the story of the Woman at the Well in John 4 and evangelism in preparation for Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Gospel Project - Unit 21, Session 4
In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss John 3:25-36 and the themes of humility, the supremacy of Christ, and Jesus's identity as the Son of God incarnate in preparation for Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Gospel Project - Unit 21, Session 3
In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss Jesus's encounter with Nicodemus in John 3 in preparation for Sunday, March 17, 2026.
Gospel Project - Unit 21, Session 2
In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss John 2:13-22 and Jesus's clearing of the temple. This podcast will prepare you for group discussion on Sunday, May 10, 2026.
Gospel Project: Unit 21, Session 1
In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss John 2:1-11 and Jesus turning water into wine in preparation for Sunday, May 3, 2026.
Gospel Project - Unit 20, Session 4
In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss the calling of Jesus's disciples from John 1:35-37;40-51 in preparation for Sunday, April 26, 2026.
Gospel Project - Unit 20, Session 3
In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss the temptation of Jesus in Luke 4:1-13 in preparation for Sunday, April 19th, 2026.
Gospel Project - Unit 20, Session 2
In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss Jesus's baptism as described in Matthew 3:13-17 in preparation for Sunday, April 12, 2026. "The Biblical Trinity" by Brandon Smith
Special Episode: Church Attendance and Theology
In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss findings from the State of Theology 2025 report and the implications for our church and its members. Article: Infrequent Churchgoers’ Theology Lags Behind More Frequent AttendeesLink: State of Theology 2025 Report
Gospel Project - Unit 19, Session 4
In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss Jesus's teaching in the temple in Luke 2:40-52 in preparation for Sunday, March 29, 2026.
Gospel Project - Unit 19, Session 3
In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss the visit of the Magi in Matthew 2:1-12 in preparation for Sunday, March 22, 2026.
Gospel Project - Unit 19, Session 2
In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss the account of Simeon and Anna in Luke 2 and the doctrine of the incarnation in preparation for Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Gospel Project - Unit 19, Session 1
In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss Luke 2:4-20 and the arrival of the Messiah in preparation for Connect Groups on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
Gospel Project - Unit 18, Session 5
In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss Luke 1:5–17 and how God prepared the way for the Messiah through the miraculous birth of John the Baptist in preparation for Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Gospel Project - Unit 18, Session 4
In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss Malachi chapters 3 and 4 in preparation for Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Gospel Project - Unit 18, Session 3
In this episode, Brandon and Miles wrap up the discussion of Nehemiah and talk about confession, repentance, and worship in preparation for Sunday, February 15, 2026.
Gospel Project - Unit 18, Session 2
In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss Nehemiah 8 and the corporate reading of the Scriptures in preparation for Connect Groups on February 8, 2026. Links: Herb and Kathy Watersedge StoryBook recommendations:Spirit of Early Christian Thought by Robert L. WilkinBiblical Theology in the Life of the Early Church by Stephen O. PresleyThe Character of Leadership by Jeff Iorg
Gospel Project - Unit 18, Session 1
In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss the beginning of the book of Nehemiah and God's restoration of His people in preparation for Sunday, February 1, 2016.
Gospel Project - Unit 17, Session 4
In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss the book of Esther and its theological significance in preparation for Sunday, January 25th, 2026.
Gospel Project - Unit 17, Session 3
In this podcast, Brandon and Miles discuss Zechariah 9 and its place within the broader biblical narrative in preparation for Connect Groups on Sunday, January 18th, 2026.
Gospel Project - Unit 17, Session 2
In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss Ezra 6 in preparation for this Sunday's Connect Group lesson.
Gospel Project - Unit 17, Session 1
In this episode, Brandon and Miles prep leaders for Sunday, January 4th's Connect Group lesson, discussing the beginning of the return from exile.
Gospel Project - Unit 16, Session 3
In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss Daniel 6 and the account of Daniel in the lion's den in preparation for Sunday, December 21st, 2025.
Gospel Project - Unit 16, Session 2
In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss Daniel 3 along with some hints on teaching this passage in preparation for Sunday.
Gospel Project - Unit 16, Session 1
In this episode, Brandon and Miles introduce the book of Daniel in preparation for Sunday, December 7th.
Gospel Project - Unit 15, Session 5
This episode is all about Ezekiel and his message of hope for the exiles. Listen along as Brandon and Miles prep Connect Group leaders for November 30, 2025.
Gospel Project - Unit 15, Session 4
In this episode, Brandon and Miles prep leaders for discussing the exile and God's justice with their groups for Sunday, November 23, 2025.
Gospel Project - Unit 15, Session 3
In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss the prophet Jeremiah in preparation for Sunday, November 16th.
Gospel Project - Unit 15, Session 2
In this episode, Brandon and Miles prepare you to teach the book of Micah ahead of your Connect Group time this Sunday.
Gospel Project - Unit 14, Session 4
In this episode, Brandon and Miles discuss 2 Kings and the beginning of the exile.