Mission 1:8 with First Dallas

Based on Jesus’s final charge to His disciples in Acts 1:8, Mission 1:8 with First Dallas seeks to transform the world with God’s Word one life at a time. We will produce resources that help you to abide in the Lord each day and more fully conform your life to reflect Jesus Christ in all things. We’ll also talk about the strategy and vision of our church, so you can put this into practice as you serve and lead here. We hope each episode will encourage you with biblical truth and equip you to live a bold, gospel-centered life!

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Episodes

Monday Mar 09, 2026

This is the third week of Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed. We will focus together on John 11, where we see that God works through our circumstances to give us a greater vision of who He is. He also displays His glory through our lives in a way that draws others to Him. As we behold Jesus, we come to know Him as the Giver of life and are used by God to help others see Him as well.
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.

Friday Mar 06, 2026

As we near the end of week 2 of Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed, Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss John 9 together. They talk about what it means for Jesus to be the Light of the World, as well as the lessons we can learn from the Pharisees’ pride. This episode will help equip you to answer the reflection questions and challenge from Week 2 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. 

Wednesday Mar 04, 2026

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.

Monday Mar 02, 2026

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.

Friday Feb 27, 2026

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. 

Wednesday Feb 25, 2026

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.

Monday Feb 23, 2026

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.

Monday Feb 16, 2026

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.

Wednesday Feb 04, 2026

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.

Friday Jan 09, 2026

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.

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