Welcome back to the Mission 1:8 podcast! We are doing a verse-by-verse series in 1 John this summer. This episode is the first part of Dr. Ben Lovvorn’s lesson on 1 John 1:1-2:2. To download notes for this study and find more content like this, visit firstdallasplus.org.

If you would like to partner with us in the mission of First Baptist Dallas as we continue to create biblical resources like Deeper Fellowship with Christ series, you can support our ministry by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive

Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor.

This summer, we will be releasing a verse-by-verse study of 1 John taught by Dr. Ben Lovvorn. In today’s episode, Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss what this series is all about, why 1 John is such an important book for our church right now, and how you can stay connected throughout the series. To download notes for this study and find more content like this, visit firstdallasplus.org.

If you would like to partner with us in the mission of First Baptist Dallas as we continue to create biblical resources like this Deeper Fellowship with Christ series, you can support our ministry 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.

This episode is a sermon from Dr. Ben Lovvorn on 1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1, preached at First Baptist Dallas on May 17, 2026. As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to imitate Christ in everything we do. A Christlike life glorifies God, prioritizes others, and advances the gospel. When our lives look like His, others can follow our example. In this episode, you will be challenged to ask yourself—is your life worth emulating?

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

This episode is a recent sermon by Dr. Ben Lovvorn on Matthew 16:13-20, preached at First Baptist Dallas on May 3, 2026. This passage is foundational for our understanding of who Christ is and how we are called to participate in the work of building His church. The church is not just a building; it is a body of believers who believe and confess the truth that Jesus is the Messiah.

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

In this final episode in our Behold & Be Changed series, Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss John 21 together. In this story, we see the character of Jesus, our Restorer, who is full of mercy. He offers us a way forward even after we’ve failed. What great news!

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.

It’s the final week of our spiritual disciplines emphasis, Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed! In this episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn teaches through John 21, a powerful moment of restoration as Jesus meets Peter after his failure. This passage teaches us that Jesus is merciful, offering restoration even when we fail.

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.

This is the fifth and final week of Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed! Together, we’ve beheld Jesus as Savior, Light, Life, Lord, and now, Restorer. In this episode, we’ll be reading John 21, where we are reminded that He meets us each day in our weakness and restores us by His mercy and grace.

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.

In this episode, Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss this week’s passage in Behold & Be Changed, John 20. They talk together about the eternal significance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and how our lives should be different because of the finished work of Christ.

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.