Quest for Faith

Fry Bread & Butterflys

hello@questfor.faith (Shannon Cook) — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 01:26:47 +0000

FCC youth and sponsors reminisce about the mission trip to New Mexico.

Loving our Neighbors with our Hands and our Hearts

hello@questfor.faith (Eula Hledik, Jeff Champeau) — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 13:43:31 +0000

Eula interviews Lilly, Allister, Olivia, and Abby and asks them what they experienced during "Mission: Possible," our mission day camp for third through fifth graders.

Searching For Our Senior Minister

hello@questfor.faith (Tom Lyda, Helen Green) — Thu, 22 May 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Senior Minister search process update.

Godspeed

Thu, 8 May 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Jeff Champeau interviews some of this year's graduating high school seniors--Bennett Lyda, Mykala McKenzie, and Caleb Sterling.

Don't Be Afraid To Ask

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Learning why libraries are so important.

Touring D.C. and N.Y.C.

hello@questfor.faith (Shannon Cook, Bart Hanna) — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 17:48:09 +0000

Learning about reconciliation through education, tours, and culture

Wondrous, Joyous Times

hello@questfor.faith (John Trnka, Gary Hardwick, Stephanie Clinton) — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000

The church celebrates David's retirement with words of thanks

What Is Lent

hello@questfor.faith (Allison Lawler, Miles Corrick, Eula Hledik, Asa Jablonski) — Thu, 6 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Eula and a few 5th graders talk about Lent and offer a few practices for how to make it meaningful

Looking Back - Looking Foward

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Rev. David Spain reminisces about coming to First Christian Norman 25 years ago.

Women In Leadership

hello@questfor.faith (Breea Clark, Tom Lyda) — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 18:00:00 +0000

The benefits of women in leadership and the challenges they face.

Gratitude Meditation

hello@questfor.faith (Stephanie Clinton) — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 18:00:00 +0000

Slow down this Thanksgiving and take time for a short gratitude meditation.

What is the Regional Church Board?

hello@questfor.faith (Stacy Minnick, Bart Hanna, Shannon Cook) — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 18:00:00 +0000

Christian Church in Oklahoma regional church board members speak about what the function of the regional church and why it's so important.

Living and Giving in God's Abundance

hello@questfor.faith (Rachel Spannagle, David Spain, Larry Reed) — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Abundance is so much more than material wealth at FCC

Abundance: The Story of First Christian Church of Norman

hello@questfor.faith (Summer Suffridge, Denise Johnson, David Spain) — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 21:15:32 +0000

Love and trust are in abundance at First Christian Church.

It's Okay To Ask For Help

hello@questfor.faith (Caley Gregg-Laws, Tom Lyda) — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Rev. Tom Lyda gets to know church member Caley Gregg-Laws

Economics: The Study of Choices

hello@questfor.faith (Brent Norwood, Tom Lyda) — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 20:01:11 +0000

Tom Lyda gets to know church member Brent Norwood.

Parables According to Dr. Suess

hello@questfor.faith (Eula Hledik) — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 20:44:11 +0000

Experiencing a lesson A Parable According to Dr. Seuss from Voyage into DiscipleSHIP

Why Is VBS Important?

hello@questfor.faith (Eula Hledik, Michael Davison) — Thu, 8 Aug 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Eula visits with Associate Regional Minister, Michael Davidson, about why VBS and Logos are so important.

Talking To Kids About TicTok

hello@questfor.faith (Shannon Cook) — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Rev. Shannon Cook shares thoughts from the Screenagers blog on TikTok and young people

A Carved-out Space

hello@questfor.faith (Shannon Cook) — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Shannon interviews youth from around the state at CYF Conference.

Impactfulness

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 16:59:26 +0000

Live from the 2024 mission trip, Shannon interviews Caleb, Lark, Bennett, Zach, and Jenna about the work they're doing in our community.

I Heart VBS

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Eula asks 4th & 5th grade FCC Kids to share their thoughts about Vacation Bible School

Community & Connection

hello@questfor.faith (Randy Kuss, David Spain) — Thu, 23 May 2024 20:01:20 +0000

Learn more about the interim Regional Minister, Rev. Randy Kuss.

We're All Theologians

hello@questfor.faith (Harry Smith, David Spain) — Fri, 10 May 2024 20:39:04 +0000

You don't have to be a theologian to be a theologian.

Engaging In Church Technology

hello@questfor.faith (Phil Nelson, Tom Lyda) — Wed, 1 May 2024 21:54:28 +0000

Phil Nelson helps keep FCC up to date in the tech department.

The Holy Thursday Revolution

hello@questfor.faith (Shannon Cook) — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Rev. Shannon Cook shares Diana Butler Bass' words on a table centered Maundy Thursday.

Simplifying: Lenten Practices for Families

hello@questfor.faith (Shannon Cook) — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Rev. Shannon Cook reads from Traci Smith's book Faithful Families: For Lent, Easter, and Resurrection.

Worship & Wonder Insights

hello@questfor.faith (Patti Wadsack, Eula Hledik) — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 18:00:00 +0000

The positive effects of Worship & Wonder at First Christian Church

Listen, Learn, Discern, Decide

hello@questfor.faith (David Spain, Terri Hord Owens) — Wed, 7 Feb 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Looking back and ahead with the President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

A Beanpod...Cast

hello@questfor.faith (Dave Saunders, Les Brown, David Spain) — Sat, 13 Jan 2024 23:45:00 +0000

34 years of beans and serving those in need.

Thanks: A Reading from Anne Lamont

hello@questfor.faith (Shannon Cook) — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 18:00:00 +0000

Rev. Shannon Cook reads part of Anne Lamott's Help, Thanks, Wow: The Three Essential Prayers

Introducing Eula Hledik, Director of Children's Ministries

hello@questfor.faith (Shannon Cook, Eula Hledik) — Thu, 9 Nov 2023 18:00:00 +0000

Rev. Shannon Cook introduces FCC's new Director of Children's Ministries, Eula Hledik.

Stewardship: Why, How, Who

hello@questfor.faith (Mike Stice, Marilyn Saunders, David Spain, Kate Cook) — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Why give to the church and how do you give?

God Can't

hello@questfor.faith (Tom Lyda, Thomas Jay Oord) — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 17:00:00 +0000

How to believe in God and love after tragedy, abuse, and other evils.

Who Is Thomas Oord?

hello@questfor.faith (David Spain, Tom Lyda) — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 18:31:54 +0000

David and Tom tell us about a author/speaker who will visit FCC Norman.

Reconstructing Faith Vocabulary

hello@questfor.faith (Tiffany Brooks, David Spain) — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Author, Tiffany Brooks, talks about finding ways to talk about faith that makes sense to a reconstructed faith.

Mission Trip recap: Part Two

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Mission trip attendees recap the hospitality they received.

Puerto Rico Mission Trip Recap

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Shannon and youth recap their time in Puerto Rico.

Norman State of Homelessness

hello@questfor.faith (David Spain, April Dosier) — Thu, 25 May 2023 17:00:00 +0000

April Dosier, addresses facts and fiction regarding homelessness in Norman.

Spiritual Anxiety

hello@questfor.faith (David Spain, Tiffany Brooks) — Thu, 11 May 2023 17:00:00 +0000

How the church can contribute to spiritual anxiety and how to heal.

Paradigms of the Bible: Part 2

hello@questfor.faith (Tom Lyda) — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Examining intuition and how we read the bible.

The Bible: Paradigms, intuitions, and shifts

hello@questfor.faith (Tom Lyda) — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Entertaining a paradigm shift in how we use and read the bible.

The Class of 2023

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Meet three of FCC's Youth as they prepare for Youth Sunday.

A Lenten Reflection

hello@questfor.faith (Shannon Cook) — Thu, 9 Mar 2023 18:00:00 +0000

Rev. Cook reads from Rev. John Indermark's book Parables & Passion (Upper Room Books, 2006)

Breaking Down Barriers

hello@questfor.faith (David Levy, David Spain) — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 18:00:00 +0000

Historian Dr. David Levy discusses education segregation in OK.

Century of Change In A Moment

hello@questfor.faith (Shabnam Khalilyar, David Spain) — Thu, 9 Feb 2023 18:00:00 +0000

https://www.oklahoman.com/story/opinion/columns/guest/2022/08/14/a-year-later-an-afghan-journalist-reflects-on-the-fall-of-kabul/65403214007/

Venture into Ventures

hello@questfor.faith (Stephanie Clinton, Tom Lyda) — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 18:00:00 +0000

Learn about the fun and educational offerings of Ventures

Sounds of Advent

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 18:00:00 +0000

Christmas music from the FCC musicians

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

hello@questfor.faith (Stephanie Clinton) — Thu, 8 Dec 2022 18:00:00 +0000

Remembering Christmas Pageants Past

A Thankful Reflection

hello@questfor.faith (First Christian Church) — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000

David delights us with a Thanksgiving reflection and prayer.

Q&A With The Dream Team

hello@questfor.faith (Stephanie Clinton, David Spain, Shannon Cook, Tom Lyda) — Thu, 3 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Let's get to know David, Shannon, and Tom a little better.

Forward in Faith, Service, and Gratitude

hello@questfor.faith (Rachel Spanegal, Stephanie Gasaway, David Spain) — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 19:39:25 +0000

They "why" and "how" of church stewardship.

Regional Youth Tour

hello@questfor.faith (Shannon Cook) — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Shannon interviews members of the Regional Youth Council.

Faith, Discovery & Reconstruction

hello@questfor.faith (David Spain, Tiffany Brooks) — Thu, 8 Sep 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Tiffany Brooks discusses her new book Gaslighted By God.

Jerusalem Vibes

hello@questfor.faith (David Spain, Beth Felkner) — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 19:10:42 +0000

Beth Felkner talks about her six-week study abroad to Jerusalem.

Pondering sermons and church fall acitivies

hello@questfor.faith (David Spain) — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:00:00 +0000

David discusses returning to "normal" in the church this fall.

VBS: An Immersive Experience

hello@questfor.faith (Chris Fourcade, Tom Lyda) — Tue, 2 Aug 2022 18:22:29 +0000

VBS is fun for all ages. Immerse yourself in the Jerusalem marketplace.

Food & Shelter - Holistic Help

hello@questfor.faith (April Dosier, Tom Lyda) — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 17:00:00 +0000

April Dosier discusses how Food & Shelter works with First Christian to feed the hungry.

Mission Trip - A Week of Joy

hello@questfor.faith (First Christian Church) — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Alaska mission trip attendees regale us with the joy and service they experienced.

All About VBS!

Thu, 9 Jun 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Hear from volunteers and former attendees about VBS and learn how to get involved!

Child-Free Women Are More Than Child Free

hello@questfor.faith (Tom Lyda, Lisa Davison) — Thu, 26 May 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Lifting up child-free women in the Hebrew bible.

Motherhood in the Hebrew Bible

hello@questfor.faith (Tom Lyda, Lisa Davison) — Thu, 12 May 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Child-free women of the Hebrew bible play amazing roles in the stories of Israel.

Capital Preventative Medicine

hello@questfor.faith (First Christian Church) — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 19:19:12 +0000

David Spain discusses the upcoming Capital Campaign.

130 Years Young

hello@questfor.faith (First Christian Church) — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 17:50:19 +0000

Rev. David Spain reflects on FCC past and present.

All About Citizens Advisory Board

hello@questfor.faith (Shannon Cook, Chris Fourcade) — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Chris Fourcade shares how CAB is making a difference in the lives of foster children in Cleveland County.

Discovering Wisdom

hello@questfor.faith (Shannon Cook, Harry Smith) — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 18:00:00 +0000

Harry Smith contemplates a lifelong discovery of Wisdom.

New Financial Managment Software: Blackbaud

hello@questfor.faith (Tom Lyda, Stephanie Gasaway) — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 18:00:00 +0000

Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT delivers a modern intuitive experience enabling us to maximize our mission.

Exploring New Church Management Software

hello@questfor.faith (Tom Lyda, Ashley Atherton) — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 18:00:00 +0000

Blackbaud Church Management System is designed to grow our church and engage our congregation.

Gaslighted By God - Part 2

hello@questfor.faith (David Spain, Tiffany Brooks) — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 18:00:00 +0000

David and Tiffany continue their discussion about her new book, Gaslighted By God.

Gaslighted By God

hello@questfor.faith (David Spain, Tiffany Brooks) — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 18:00:00 +0000

Tiffany Brooks, author of Gaslighted By God, discusses how she deconstructed and found a more authentic faith.

Sounds Of The Season

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 18:00:00 +0000

Advent music performed by First Christian musicians.

The Story of Our Favorite Carols

hello@questfor.faith (Shannon Cook, Steve Curtis) — Thu, 9 Dec 2021 18:00:00 +0000

Dr. Steve Curtis teaches us the history behind some of our favorite Christmas carols.

Old Food - New Stuff

hello@questfor.faith (Tom Lyda, Stephanie Clinton, Christine Hrubik) — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 18:00:00 +0000

Stephanie & Christine share the genesis of "Recipe Archaeology" and recipes.

Trends In Theological Leadership

hello@questfor.faith (Tom Lyda, Dr. Nancy Pittman) — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 18:00:00 +0000

Dr. Nancy Pittman, President of Phillips Theological Seminary, discusses trends in theological education.

Sabbatical: What It's All About

hello@questfor.faith (Shannon Cook, Pam Holt) — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Rev. Shannon Cook interviews Okla. DOC Regional Minister, Rev. Pam Holt.

It Takes A Community

hello@questfor.faith (David Spain, Helen Green, Mitch DuPrez, Paul Hopkins) — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 17:00:00 +0000

David interviews church members about stewardship.

Thankful For What Is

hello@questfor.faith (David Spain, Paul Hopkins, Mitch Duprez, Helen Green) — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 17:00:00 +0000

David visits with members Helen Green, Paul Hopkins, and Mitch Duprez about what makes FCC their church home.

No Hate In The Heartland

hello@questfor.faith (Shannon Fleck, Shannon Cook) — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Shannon interviews Dr. Rev. Shannon Fleck, Exec. Dir. of the Oklahoma Conference of Churches.

The Holiness Of All Of Us

hello@questfor.faith (First Christian Church) — Thu, 9 Sep 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Tom discusses the Social Justice Book Club with Julie Kreft and Stephanie Clinton.

These Cards are Prayers

hello@questfor.faith (David Spain) — Thu, 2 Sep 2021 17:00:00 +0000

David talks about health, healing, and healers.

Very Small Sacrifices

hello@questfor.faith (Tom Lyda, Kate Cook) — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Tom interviews Dr. Kate Cook about her work as a Pediatric Hospitalist

Residue in the Structure

hello@questfor.faith (Shannon Cook, Bart Hanna) — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Shannon interviews Bart Hanna about his time working in South Africa with Global Ministries.

Spark of Connection

hello@questfor.faith (Rob Bradshaw, Tom Lyda) — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 15:52:24 +0000

Tom interviews Rob Bradshaw

Just to Hear People Sing

hello@questfor.faith (Steven Curtis, David Spain) — Thu, 5 Aug 2021 17:00:00 +0000

David interviews Dr. Steven Curtis, Director of Music at First Christian.

The Happiness We Get from Them

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Shannon interviews the youth sponsors

Lo and Behold

hello@questfor.faith (Tom Lyda, Christine Hrubik) — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Tom interviews Christine Hrubik, Bell Choir and Logos Choir Director.

Kid at Heart

hello@questfor.faith (Chris Fourcade, Tom Lyda) — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Tom interviews Chris Fourcade and they discuss children's ministries at First Christian.

A Charming Group

hello@questfor.faith (Tom Lyda, Stephanie Gasaway) — Fri, 9 Jul 2021 11:21:22 +0000

Tom interviews Stephanie Gasaway and discusses ChARM, the Christian Association of Retired Members.

Feeding the Community

hello@questfor.faith (David Spain, April Heiple) — Thu, 1 Jul 2021 17:00:00 +0000

David Spain interviews April Heiple, Executive Director at Food and Shelter.

Imagine the Limitless Love of God

hello@questfor.faith (Terri Hord Owens, Jeff Champeau) — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Jeff Champeau interviews our General Minister and President, Rev. Terri Hord Owens.

Lentils

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Live from Youth Mission 2021 in Texas City, TX, Shannon interviews several trip participants about why we do mission work.

The Music of the Faith

hello@questfor.faith (John Riester, David Spain) — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 17:00:00 +0000

David interviews our organist, John Riester

Renewal and Renovation

hello@questfor.faith (Craig Bodenhamer, Tiffany Bodenhamer, David Spain) — Thu, 3 Jun 2021 17:00:00 +0000

David discusses the one-year Capital Campaign extension with campaign co-chairs Craig and Tiffany Bodenhamer.

Give Someone Your Shoes

hello@questfor.faith (Tom Lyda, Jeff Champeau) — Thu, 27 May 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Jeff Champeau offers words of encouragement for this year's graduating seniors and the whole church family.

Her Story and Her Music

hello@questfor.faith (Tom Lyda, Jenifer Buyten) — Thu, 20 May 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Jenifer Buyten shares her story and her passion for music

Summer Camp

hello@questfor.faith (Shannon Cook, Michael Davison) — Thu, 13 May 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Shannon and Michael Davison discuss summer camp options

Be Kind, One to Another

hello@questfor.faith (Scott Miller, David Spain) — Thu, 6 May 2021 17:00:00 +0000

David interviews Scott Miller and they discuss mental health and the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

Law Enforcement Q&A with Weston Sterling

hello@questfor.faith (Tom Lyda, Weston Sterling) — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Tom interviews Weston Sterling, an elder in our congregation and a member of the law enforcement community.

Food and Shelter

hello@questfor.faith (Adam Clinton, David Spain) — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0000

David interviews Adam Clinton and they discuss Adam's service on the board at Food and Shelter, Inc. and the great work they do in the Norman community.

A Discussion with the Laird Family

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Shannon interviews Aubrey, Amber, Alli, and Jenna Laird

Bible 101

hello@questfor.faith (Curtis McKnight, Tom Lyda, Michelynn McKnight) — Thu, 8 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Tom interviews Curtis and Michelynn McKnight to discuss the Bible 101 class they lead.

Uprooted

hello@questfor.faith (Tom Lyda) — Thu, 1 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Tom reads and discusses excerpts from Grace Olmstead's book titled "Uprooted: Recovering the Legacy of the Places We've Left Behind."

Quest for Faith

hello@questfor.faith (Tom Lyda, Shannon Cook, David Spain) — Thu, 4 Mar 2021 21:40:23 +0000

David, Shannon, and Tom discuss what it means to be a community joined together in a reverent, thoughtful, loving quest for faith in this inaugural episode.