First Shallowater: FIRST THINGS FIRST
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Never Alone: Morgan Castillo’s Story of Trust, Healing, and Surrender
Never Alone: Morgan Castillo’s Story of Trust, Healing, and Surrender
About this podcast
First Things First is the weekly podcast where we talk about God, faith and life in Shallowater, TX. Pastor Brad Miles welcomes a new guest each week from our church, from our community, from around the world and we talk about things that really matter to us in our church and in our town.
Episodes
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- Never Alone: Morgan Castillo’s Story of Trust, Healing, and Surrender · 48 min · Episode 116In this heartfelt conversation, Pastor Brad Miles sits down with Morgan Castillo—wife, mom, teacher, and longtime member of First Baptist Shallowater—to talk about her powerful…
- Nancy Dipprey talks about finding freedom from trying to measure up · 51 min · Episode 115Join us as we sit down with Nancy Dipprey for a heartfelt conversation about one of the most freeing truths of the Christian life — the freedom of self-forgetfulness. Nancy…
- I Surrender All with Susan Swinburn · 45 min · Episode 114👉 Listen to “I Surrender All” with Susan Swinburn—now streaming on First Things First. What happens when life doesn’t go according to your plan? This week, we’re joined by Susan…
- WHAT IS HE THINKING? With Pastor Brad · 42 min · Episode 113Pastor Brad Miles is joining us this week to give a sneak peek at his upcoming sermon, “Christian-ish.” Ever wonder what it really means to follow Jesus instead of just going…
- Shannon Cowley: Trusting God in the Storm · 59 min · Episode 112Sometimes the things that we find ourselves facing in our lives can leave us discouraged, anxious, even angry at God. Maybe that’s where you are right now. On this episode…
- Brody Williams talks about Finding Purpose Beyond the Game · 1 h 6 min · Episode 111In this powerful episode, Brody Williams opens up about discovering God’s presence in seasons of hurt and loneliness and how shifting his identity from football to faith…
- REPLAY: Rodney Vincent talks about the value of Christian mentors and seeing the Kingdom purpose in your vocation. · 53 min · Episode 26NOTICE: This episode is a rebroadcast of our previous conversation with Coach Rodney Vincent. In honor of football season, enjoy this awesome conversation with an awesome guy!…
- Melissa Green talks about flourishing through surrender. · 45 min · Episode 110What if flourishing isn’t about fighting harder—but surrendering deeper? In this powerful episode, Melissa Green shares her journey of discovering the freedom that comes when we…
- Kyler Kleibrink talks about the power of serving, and finding real accountability · 54 min · Episode 109This week on the podcast we are joined by Kyler Kleibrink. Kyler and his Meisha have been members at First Shallowater for several years (make sure you check out Meisha's episode…
- Amy Smallwood shares how things can be well with our souls even when things around us are not okay · 54 min · Episode 108Join us this week as we visit with Amy Smallwood. Amy is a Licensed Professional Counselor and will be our guest speaker at our It Is Well Conference on September 21st. Her…
- Michael Bush · 59 min · Episode 107Join us for a Bonus episode of First Things First as Michael Bush shares his story. Like many of us, Michael has had seasons of wondering if he is enough and discovering that in…
- Tatum Rentfro and Presley St. Clair · 28 min · Episode 106On this week’s episode of First Things First, we get to visit with graduating seniors Tatum Rentfro and Presley St. Clair! Join us as they share their faith journeys and provide…
- Blaine St. Clair · 35 min · Episode 105Join us as we visit with graduating senior, Blaine St. Clair. Blain shares his top five pieces of wisdom that God has been teaching him. You won’t want to miss this episode!
- Davela Dillar · 1 h 1 min · Episode 103Join us in this episode as we visit with Davela Dillar. Davela shares how her experiences through loss and a career in law enforcement have provided her with unique opportunities…
- Alex Lloyd · 45 min · Episode 102Join us on this episode as we visit with Alex Lloyd and discuss the power of intentionality, secrets to a happy marriage, and the importance of community as we pursue deeper…
- Cameron O’Donnell · 43 min · Episode 101Join us this week as we visit with Cameron O’Donnell. Cameron shares about how God has taught him the importance of keeping our identity firmly rooted in Him and not in our own…
- Gavin Craig · 53 min · Episode 100Join us this week as we visit with Gavin Craig. Gavin shares important lessons learned from some challenging situations in life. He discusses the illusion of control and the…
- Lillie Wells · 30 min · Episode 99This week, our guest, Lillie Wells, reminds us how God can use the tough times in our lives to help point us back to him. Like many of us, Lillie has had seasons of being on top…
- Kindrea Longway · 42 min · Episode 98Join us for this week’s episode of First Things First as we talk to Kindrea Longway about the power of prayer and forgiveness! Kindrea reminds us that we don’t want to put God in…







