Mission 1:8 with First Dallas

Behold & Be Changed Week 2 | John 9 Exposition by Dr. Ben Lovvorn

It’s the second week of our spiritual disciplines emphasis, Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed! In this episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn teaches on John 9, reflecting on the way this story reveals Jesus as the Light of the World. 
You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining.
We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.
Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor.

Behold & Be Changed Week 2 | John 9 Introduction

Welcome to Week 2 of Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed. In this episode, we’re reminded that we rely on light to see. Without light, we are blind—but when light appears, it draws our eyes and makes everything else visible. Together, we’ll read John 9 and behold Jesus as the true Light, the One who opens blind eyes and enables us to see clearly.
You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining.
We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.
This episode was hosted by Abigail Miller, our Director of Communications. The Scripture passage and the week’s introduction were read by Andrew Bobo, our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

Behold & Be Changed Week 1 | John 4 Discussion

We’re about to wrap up week 1 of our 2026 spiritual disciplines emphasis, Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed! In this episode, Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss what we can take away from John 4 and how it teaches us to behold Jesus as Savior. The group works through the reflection questions and challenges from Week 1 of the Behold & Be Changed book. 
 
You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining. 
 
We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive. 
 
Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Senior Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology. 

Behold & Be Changed Week 1 | John 4 Exposition by Dr. Ben Lovvorn

It’s the first week of our spiritual disciplines emphasis, Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed! In this episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn goes verse-by-verse through John 4, where we learn how a whole town came to recognize Jesus as the Savior of the world.
You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining.
We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.
Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor.

Behold & Be Changed Week 1 | Savior

Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed begins today! To get you started, we invite you to join us as we behold Jesus as Savior. This week, we’ll read John 4, witnessing Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well, a powerful reminder that Christ meets us personally, knows us fully, and offers us living water that truly satisfies. In today’s episode, you’ll hear an audio version of the Week 1 introduction along with the Scripture reading from John 4, helping you begin this week with your eyes fixed on Jesus.
You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining.
We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.
This episode was hosted by Abigail Miller, our Director of Communications. The Scripture passage and the week’s introduction were read by Andrew Bobo, our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

Behold & Be Changed Introduction

Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed starts next week! To help prepare you, we wanted to provide an introduction to the passages and content we will be studying for the next five weeks. Today’s episode is an audio version of content from the Behold & Be Changed book, which you can download from our website: firstdallas.org/springtraining
 
We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive
 
This episode was hosted by Abigail Miller, our Director of Communications. The Scripture passage and the week’s introduction were read by Andrew Bobo, our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

Spring Training 2026 Preview! Behold & Be Changed

Spring Training 2026, our annual spiritual disciplines emphasis at First Baptist Dallas, is officially kicking off on Monday, February 23! This year’s theme is "Behold & Be Changed." In this episode, Ben, Nate, and Andrew give a preview of the theme and a discussion of John 1 to help you prepare for our upcoming 5-week study. 
 
You can download a digital copy of Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining.
We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive
 
Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

Eternal Life Today | John 3:1-21 Discussion

In this episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn leads a discussion of his January 4, 2026 sermon, “Eternal Life Today,” from John 3. Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss the gospel truth in this passage, how our eternal life begins now, and what difference that makes in our daily lives. As we behold Christ, we are transformed more and more into His image. This is the foundation for our upcoming Spring Training, Behold and Be Changed, which begins on February 22.
We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like this podcast. You can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive. 
Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

Eternal Life Today | John 3:1-21

This episode is a recent sermon by Dr. Ben Lovvorn on John 3:1-21, preached at First Baptist Dallas on the first Sunday of 2026. You will learn how Nicodemus discovers that salvation cannot be achieved through morality, religion, or good works. Jesus makes it clear: God must make you new. Salvation does not come through good works or self-improvement. It requires transformation.
 
Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Senior Executive Pastor at First Baptist Dallas. 
 
For an incredible library of biblical resources from our Senior Pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, visit Pathway to Victory: ptv.org   
To financially support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, you can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive

Light of the World | Philippians 4:18–20 Discussion

In the final episode of our Light of the World series, Dr. Ben Lovvorn leads us in a discussion on Philippians 4:18–20. Ben, Nate, and Andrew are joined by special guest Dr. Cliff Duren, our Executive Pastor of Music & Worship. We’ll talk about how our giving can and should be a joyful act of worship! Cliff also shares how our worship ministry encourages everyone to use their musical gifts for God’s glory, as they meditate on the Scriptural truth of the songs we sing together.  
 
We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like this podcast. You can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.
 
Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.