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FPC Conversations

FPC Fresno
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First Presbyterian Church Fresno
Fresno
Community
Faith Journey
Adoption
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First Presbyterian Church
Downtown Fresno
Community Service
Family Dynamics
Education
First Press
Mentorship
Community Engagement
Evangelism
Youth Ministry
Fresno State
Christianity
Faith and Spiritual Growth

Stories of how God is at work in people's everyday lives.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes67Founded3 years ago
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Last episode, # 67, we heard from Sarah Tacchino, who serves as an intern with the Coalition for Christian Outreach here at First Pres. This week is part two of learning more about the young people who are ministering to college students through the ... more

In 2017, FPC Fresno entered into a partnership with the Coalition for Christian Outreach, better known as the CCO. Since that time, First Pres has been blessed to watch numerous college-age students grow in their walk with Jesus through Programs, gat... more

In today’s conversation, you get to listen to the conversation Craig and Kathy Hartsell had with Dan Kimball. They share more about their faith backgrounds, how they met, their call to serve in the church, parenthood, and the lessons they are continu... more

In today’s episode, you will meet Melanie Franz, who has been a part of FPC for most of her life. She has blessed many people of all ages and stages by serving in a variety of ministries throughout the years. Melanie and her husband Jim have faithful... more

In this episode, we’re getting to know Brad Stevens, who has been a faithful behind-the-scenes servant in our community for several years. Brad sat down with Dan Kimball for a conversation about his career as a police officer in Fresno; mentors who h... more

In today’s episode, you get to meet Dave and Kim Peltola. They joined Jamie Franklin and Dan Kimball for a fun and uplifting conversation about how they met, sought the Lord as newlyweds, the connections that pointed them to FPC, and how they have ob... more

In today’s episode, you are going to get to know our Minister of Congregational Care, Jamie Mack, and her husband, Randy, two people who are partners in family, ministry, and life. They share about how they met, their commitment to the Lord’s call in... more

In November 2025, First Pres sent a team of 32 Men of different ages and stages from Fresno to Tijuana, where they partnered with Doxa, a house-building Ministry in Mexico. During this 4-day trip, the team was tasked to build three houses for familie... more

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Mkayy Bangura
CCO Ministry Apprentice (Penn State Altoona alumna)
Coalition for Christian Outreach / First Press Fresno
Episode: #68- CCO Apprentices In Conversation with Jamie Franklin and Dan Kimball
Faith Purbaugh
CCO Ministry Apprentice
Coalition for Christian Outreach / First Press Fresno
Episode: #68- CCO Apprentices In Conversation with Jamie Franklin and Dan Kimball
Bella Berna
CCO Ministry Apprentice
Coalition for Christian Outreach / First Press Fresno
Episode: #68- CCO Apprentices In Conversation with Jamie Franklin and Dan Kimball
Sarah Tacchino
CCO intern and worship leader involved with First Pres Fresno and CCO
Coalition for Christian Outreach (CCO); First Presbyterian Church Fresno
Episode: #67-Sarah Tacchino In Conversation With Dan & Suzanne Kimball
Craig Hartsell
Educator transitioning from engineering to teaching; deacon and community volunteer
First Presbyterian Church Fresno
Episode: #66- Craig and Kathie Hartsell in Conversation with Dan Kimball
Kathie Hartsell
Educator, mother of four, active in church ministries
First Presbyterian Church Fresno
Episode: #66- Craig and Kathie Hartsell in Conversation with Dan Kimball
Brad Stevens
Former police officer and involved in the Men's Ministry.
Episode: #64- Brad Stevens In Conversation With Dan Kimball
Kim Peltola
Teacher and reading interventionist at Del Mar Elementary
Fresno Unified School District
Episode: #63-Dave and Kim Peltola In Conversation With Dan Kimball and Jamie Franklin
Dave Peltola
Business owner and active member of First Press
Valley Document Solutions
Episode: #63-Dave and Kim Peltola In Conversation With Dan Kimball and Jamie Franklin

Hosts

Jamie Franklin
Co-host and participant in conversations, connected to church networks; engages in ministry storytelling and community outreach.
Dan Kimball
Co-host and facilitator, long-time organizer of discussions around faith, community, and ministry.
Terri Jarena
Mission and Connection Minister with a focus on hospitality, outreach, and community life within church networks.

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#68- CCO Apprentices In Conversation with Jamie Franklin and Dan Kimball
Q: How do you describe the day-to-day life of an apprentice in Fresno?
Their weeks follow a consistent rhythm of campus outreach, tabling, events like pop-up coffee houses, and ongoing discipleship, with frequent meetings, trainings, and supervision.
#68- CCO Apprentices In Conversation with Jamie Franklin and Dan Kimball
Q: What is an apprentice of CCO, and how does it differ from an internship?
An apprenticeship is described as taking on a more integrated role—doing life with Jesus and engaging in ministry beyond a traditional internship, with emphasis on personal formation and hands-on campus ministry.
#67-Sarah Tacchino In Conversation With Dan & Suzanne Kimball
Q: What is CART and how did it shape your path?
CART is the Center for Advanced Research and Technology in Clovis; it offered a half-day program with hands-on labs, and she describes how it connected her to biotech tracks and a broader network, including teachers who supported her during COVID.
#56-Hearing and Obeying God's Call to Serve. A FPC family who is serving across the globe in conversation with Dan Kimball and Jamie Franklin.
Q: How would you counsel those who will be listening to this conversation about the process of discerning God's will or call for you?
They emphasize the importance of patient prayer and finding a supportive community to share their dreams with. The couple describes the active engagement with God as crucial in waiting for His timing.
#54-Scott and Wendi Norvell In Conversation with Dan Kimball & Jamie Franklin
Q: What could you share about grief for some of our listeners?
Grief is a weird thing as it balances mourning the loss of someone you love and the gratitude knowing they are with Jesus.

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A faith- and community-focused program that centers on personal faith journeys, mentorship, and service within a church-connected network. Episodes frequently feature college ministry workers, church staff, and lay leaders who discuss vocational discernment, ministry to students, and family life, often weaving in themes like hospitality, mentorship, youth and campus outreach, and mission trips. A standout tends to be the candid storytelling around calling, community service, and the practical realities of living out faith in everyday work and relationships. The format often blends personal testimony with actionable insights for listeners who are church-minded professionals, pastors, or volunteers looking for real-world examples of faith in ... more

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1. Mkayy Bangura
2. Faith Purbaugh
3. Bella Berna
4. Sarah Tacchino
5. Craig Hartsell
6. Kathie Hartsell
7. Brad Stevens
8. Kim Peltola

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