Word Continues
Religion & Spirituality
About
Word Continues is the podcasting arm of First Presbyterian Church in Hastings, Ne.
Episodes
- First Thoughts On... Acts 2:1-21
Greg, Rose, and Damen are at it again as Pentecost is just around the corner!
- First Thoughts On... Philippians 1:1-18
In this episode of Word Continues, Greg, Rose, and Damen delve into Philippians 1:1-18, covering Paul's greetings, his expressions of love, and his insights into the genuine proclamation of the gospel.
- First Thoughts On... Confirmation
Greg, Rose, and Damen explore how people utilize things other than God to direct themselves toward God, based on readings of faith statements.
- First Thoughts On... Faith & Science Symposium
Greg and Damen are joined by Dr. Jessica Meeske, the featured speaker for the Faith & Science Symposium, to share their initial thoughts.
- First Thoughts On... John 20:1-18
Greg, Rose, and Damen explore John 20:1-18, focusing on Easter Sunday, Mary Magdalene, Simon Peter, and the theme of holding joy and sorrow concurrently.
- First Thoughts On... Luke 19:29-39 & John 12:17-26
Greg, Rose, and Damen discuss the biblical accounts of Palm Sunday from Luke 19 and John 12, focusing on Jesus' entry into Jerusalem and the significance of donkeys in the narrative.
- First Thoughts On... John 19:1-16
Greg is back! Which is good because neither Damen nor Rose wanted to preach on the crowds chanting for Jesus' death! Here are their first thoughts on John 19:1-16.
- First Thoughts On... John 18:28-40
What is truth? Rose and Damen don't seem to know but the give it their best shot!
- First Thoughts On... John 18:12-24
Rose and Damen wonder what is going on with Peter. Is he okay? Should someone check on him?
- First Thoughts On... John 13:1-17
Wash my feet?! No! Yes! What does it mean? Greg, Rose, and Damen will discuss.
- First Thoughts On... John 11:1-53
Lazarus smells. Jesus weeps. And Greg, Rose, and Damen are here to talk all about it!
- First Thoughts On... John 9:1-41
Sight/blind, night/day, dark/light. The Gospel of John continues and Greg, Rose, and Damen are here to discuss the man who used to be blind!
- First Thoughts On... John (So Far)
Let's Review! The schedule got kind of wonky so Greg, Rose, and Damen join in conversation to talk about what they've seen and heard so far in the Gospel of John!
- First Thoughts On... John 3:1-21
Maybe he was busy, okay? Rose, Greg, and Damen join in to talk about Nicodemus, salvation, the continuing themes of the Gospel of John!
- First Thoughts On... John 2:13-25
Angry Jesus in the temple! Greg, Rose, and Damen consider righteous anger and beginning of the Gospel of John.
- First Thoughts On... Luke 2:8-20
First Thoughts On... Luke 2:8-20 by First Presbyterian Church
- First Thoughts On... John 1:1-18
Incarnation! Baptism! Wait? Isn't it Advent?! What happened to Advent?
- First Thoughts On... Our 250th Episode!
If you're looking for scintillating ponderings on scripture you're out of luck this week. We're having a bit of silly fun on the occasion of our 250th episode. How well to Greg and Rose know the Bible?!
- First Thoughts On... Ezekiel 37:1-14
Greg and Damen join in to talk about Ezekiel, dry bones, and the connection between hope and despair. Here are their first thoughts for Ezekiel 37:1-14.
- First Thoughts On... Jeremiah 29:1.4-14
First Thoughts On... Jeremiah 29:1.4-14 by First Presbyterian Church
- First Thoughts On... Isaiah 9:1-7
Who is this about? When is it set? How should we feel about it? We'll answer none of those questions this week as we discuss Isaiah 9:1-7.
- First Thoughts On... Amos 1:1-2, 5:14-15, 21-24
First Thoughts On... Amos 1:1-2, 5:14-15, 21-24 by First Presbyterian Church
- First Thoughts On... 1 Kings 19:1-13a
Greg, Rose, and Damen offer as many thoughts related to 1 Kings as the computer will allow! Listen to their initial thoughts on 1 Kings 19.
- First Thoughts On... 1 Samuel 16:1-13
What makes a king and when and where? Greg, Rose, and Damen join in to discuss the anointing of "King" David is this week's First Thoughts!
- First Thoughts On... 1 Samuel 3:1-21
Greg, Rose, and Damen continue their journey through the Older Testament by taking a look at the call narrative of Samuel.
- First Thoughts On... Exodus 16:1-18
It's Greg and Damen this time as they discuss the ancient Israelite complaining, Moses' frustration, and God's response. Enjoy their first thoughts on Exodus 16:1-18!
- First Thoughts On... Exodus 2:23-3:12
Damen, Rose, and special guest Laura Boesen join together to preview Sunday morning and talk about Laura's experience teaching and working within the prison system. Take a listen to this interesting preview of Sunday morning.
- First Thoughts On... Job 29 & 42
Greg, Rose, and Damen are back to talk about Job and the difficult questions of faith.
- First Thoughts On... Genesis 22 and Job 1
First Thoughts On... Genesis 22 and Job 1 by First Presbyterian Church
- First Thoughts On... Genesis 1:1-2:4a
The whole crew hops in to talk about the first creation story found in the book of Genesis. Here their first thoughts for the week ahead!
- 08.25.25 - First Thoughts On... Wheatfields photo, John 12, & 1 Corinthians 15
Join Pastor Greg and Rose as they discuss a photo of wheatfields taken by congregation member Jorn Olson. They connect that to Jesus' words in John 12 and Paul's words in 1 Corinthians 15.
- First Thoughts On... Go & Serve 2025
Greg, Rose, and Damen preview Go & Serve Sunday by talking about calling a spending some time with Ephesians 4:1-6.
- First Thoughts On... Solstice by Linda Post
The whole crew is here to talk about Solstice by Linda Post. Join them as they gab about this week's image as well as Hannah and Jonah!
- First Thoughts On... The Starry Night
The whole gang is here to chat about The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh!
- First Thoughts On... Psalm 42 & Matthew 5:1-9
The whole crew is here as they continue to discuss, "Young Woman at a Window" by Salvador Dali. This time around they chat about longing! Sounds fun, no?
- First Thoughts On... Young Woman at a Window
The "Envisioning God's Word" sermon series begins as Rose and Damen gather together to talk about "Young Woman at a Window" by Salvador Dali!
- First Thoughts On... Local Composers!
Rose and Damen are here to share a little bit about the original compositions which will be featured in worship on July 6, 2025. Hear their first reactions and take a guess at where worship is headed Sunday morning!
- First Thoughts On... Matthew 6:25-34
Greg and Damen are here to talk about worry, campfire folk music, and faith! Enjoy their chat!
- First Thoughts On... VBS 2025!
Rose and Damen share the scriptures that will be used for Vacation Bible School this year. They'll chat about all four gospels as they real, trust worthy, and loving nature of God!
- First Thoughts On... Luke 15:11-32
Greg, Rose, and Damen are in the booth to talk about the story of the two sons as well as the song "Welcome Home and Well Done" written by Matt Dwyer!
- First Thoughts On... Acts 2:1-21
Pastors Greg, Damen, and Elba(!) join together to chat about Pentecost and the working of the Holy Spirit. Enjoy their first thoughts for Pentecost.
- First Thoughts On... Luke 24:44-53 & Acts 1:1-11
Greg and Damen stand around looking up in preparation for Ascension Sunday!
- First Thoughts On... Matthew 28:16-20
Greg, Rose, and Damen join in to talk about topography, geography, and theology. Here are their first thoughts on the great commission!
- 05.12.25 - First Thoughts
Greg, Rose, and Damen(?!) are here to talk about this controversial Paul character and how communities of faith must continually challenge themselves. Who is this for any way?
- First Thoughts On... Luke 7:18-35
Greg and Damen continue to follow Jesus through the Gospel of Luke. This week John the Baptist makes a return appearance! What will people say?
- First Thoughts On... Luke 7:1-17
Greg and Damen are here to continue the journey through the Gospel of Luke. Jesus moves from preaching to action. What's his first step?
- First Thoughts On... Luke 6:20-49
We've maybe done this 200 times! We don't really know but we do that in this episode we talk about Jesus, the sermon on the plain, lending, and the golden rule. Here are our first thoughts on Luke 6:20-49.
- First Thoughts On... Luke 5:1-11
The Gospel of Luke continues with boats, deep water, and an interesting catch. Pastors Greg and Damen discuss Luke 5:1-11.
- First Thoughts On... Luke 4:14-30
Maybe you can't go home again? Jesus is stirring things up as Pastors Greg and Damen join together to share their first thoughts on this week's reading!
- First Thoughts On... Luke 3:1-22
It's a new year with the same crew! Pastors Greg and Damen are here talk about the fruit of forgiveness, Jesus' baptism, and dire prophesy (kind of). Enjoy their first thoughts!