July 28, 2024 | Parables & Plumb Lines Series | "The Training Gym of Generosity" | Rev. Tyler Wilson byPor FPC Thomasville

When your story is history, and your story is his story, your story will become ministry and prophecy. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares the story of Stephen from Acts chapters 6 & 7. Acts 6:1-4 Church growth requires division of labor. If you try to do everything, you'll succeed at nothing. Acts 6:5-6 POINT #1 The world promotes people…

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in July. You get 10% off your books when you order your July Reading Recap Bundle. Each month, we offer a Reading Recap bundle, which features Annie’s favorite books she read that month. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville,…

July 21, 2024 | Parables & Plumb Lines Series | "Wheat or Weed? Wait and See" | Rev. Jim Hobby byPor FPC Thomasville

July 14, 2024 | Parables Series | "The Expulsive Power of a Great Affection" | Rev. Tyler Wilson byPor FPC Thomasville

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie and Hunter (@shelfbyshelf) discuss their top ten favorite books of 2024! To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search “Episode 486” to find the books mentioned in this episode), or shop on The Bookshelf’s official app: Annie: First five-star…

Stories are powerful. Your past can help someone’s future. In this message, Ryan Davis shares his amazing story of how God revealed Himself and led Ryan into a transformed life. Ryan’s past includes being bullying, drug use, and anger. It seemed that anger was his family inheritance. Drug use was the way he coped with life. Ryan called himself an a…

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie is chatting with her mom, Susie, about books for readers with PG-13 tastes. You get 10% off the Susie-approved reads mentioned in this episode when you use code SHOPMOMSELECTS at checkout online and in-store! To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our web…

July 7, 2024 | Parables & Plumb Lines Series | "Start with the Word" | Rev. Jim Hobby byPor FPC Thomasville

This week on From the Front Porch, it’s another New Release Rundown! Annie, Erin, and Olivia are sharing the July releases they’re excited about to help you build your TBR. When you purchase or preorder any of the books they talk about, enter the code NEWRELEASEPLEASE at checkout for 10% off your order! To purchase the books mentioned in this episo…

June 30, 2024 | Parables & Plumb Lines Series | "A Dent in the Circle of Love" | Dr. Tim Filston byPor FPC Thomasville

If Jesus called you a dog, how would you react? In this message, which continues our This is My Story series, Pastor Jamie shares the biblical story of an outcast who received mercy from Jesus. In Mark chapter 7 and Matthew 15, we find the story of the Syrophenician Woman This encounter takes place around 2/3rd of the way through Jesus' 3-year eart…

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in June. You get 10% off your books when you order your June Reading Recap Bundle. Each month, we offer a Reading Recap bundle, which features Annie’s favorite books she read that month. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville,…

June 23, 2024 | Parables & Plumb Lines Series | "The Good Fight" | Dr. Tim Filston byPor FPC Thomasville

This week on From the Front Porch, it's an episode of Off the Shelf with Annie & Ashley! Annie is joined by friend, cousin, and former colleague, Ashley Sherlock, to chat about what they’re reading – but also what they’re watching, listening to, and buying. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit…

June 16, 2024 | Parables & Plumb Lines Series | "The Culture of Invitation" | Rev. Tyler Wilson byPor FPC Thomasville

God is faithful to bring people through trials, abuse, and poor choices. The Lord redeems and restores. In this message, Terry Cone shares his powerful story of redemption and restoration. This message is a part of VFC's "This is My Story" summer series.

This week on From the Front Porch, we have a special guest: Shop Dad, a.k.a. Annie’s actual Dad, Chris! Shop Dad shares his favorite recent reads in honor of Father’s Day, as well as books he’s chosen for his Shop Dad Shelf Subscription. To treat your dad to a Shop Dad Shelf Subscription this Father’s Day, tap here! Stop by the store or check out o…

When your story is history, and your story is His story, your story will become ministry and prophecy. In this message, Pastor Jamie shares lessons for our lives from the biblical story of Elijah and the Prophets of Baal. 1 Kings 18:1, 17-21 POINT #1: Idolatry adds a limp to our walk with God. An idol is anything that takes the place of God in your…

June 9, 2024 | Parables & Plumb Lines Series | "Completing People" | Dr. Tim Filston byPor FPC Thomasville

This week on From the Front Porch, it’s another New Release Rundown! Annie, Erin, and Olivia are sharing the June releases they’re excited about to help you build your TBR. When you purchase or preorder any of the books they talk about, enter the code NEWRELEASEPLEASE at checkout for 10% off your order! To purchase the books mentioned in this episo…

June 2, 2024 | Parables & Plumb Lines Series | "What You Live For Is Your Master" | Dr. Tim Filston byPor FPC Thomasville

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in May. You get 10% off your books when you order your May Reading Recap Bundle. Each month, we offer a Reading Recap bundle, which features Annie’s favorite books she read that month. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, v…

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May 26, 2024 | "The True Man of God" | 1 Kings 17:17-24 | Rev. Tyler Wilson byPor FPC Thomasville

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie chats with literary agent and author Jonathan Merritt! Jonathan’s new picture book, My Guncle and Me, available now, is delightful summer reading for families. Jonathan is Annie’s literary agent, and today they dig into the publishing world, his writing process and new book, and more. To purchase the books m…

Today on From the Front Porch, we have a special treat: a sneak peek of Annie and Anne Bogel’s in-person conversation at The Bookshelf from April 25, 2024! We were grateful and thrilled to welcome Anne, author and host of the podcast What Should I Read Next, back to The Bookshelf to chat about summer reading. Listen to Anne and Annie’s full convers…

This series is answering your submitted questions. We don't think we know all the answers but we believe scripture contains what we need. God is cool with your questions, so let's ask Him! Explain the difference between Calvinism and Arminian. Which one do you agree with & why? What do I do when I feel my church/leadership isn't investing in my spi…

May 19, 2024 | A Place at the Table Series | "Preparation and Pushback" | Dr. Tim Filston byPor FPC Thomasville

This week on From the Front Porch, we have a special treat for you: a Conquer a Classic sneak peek! Conquer a Classic is the From the Front Porch Patreon’s year-long book club where Annie, Hunter, and our Patreon community tackle a classic novel together month by month. Our pick for 2024 is the American Western Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry. Toda…

This series is answering your submitted questions. I don't think I know all the answers but I think scripture contains what we need. God is cool with your questions, so let's ask Him! What are your thoughts on the Word of Faith movement? When, if ever, does it take on an unhealthy, damaging view of faith? Why do so many Christians get hurt by the C…

May 12, 2024 | A Place at the Table Series | "One-Anothering" | Dr. Tim Filston byPor FPC Thomasville

This week on From the Front Porch, we have a new episode series: Into the Backlist! Today, Annie changes her focus from new releases to dive into the backlist: the books that came out years ago, the books that didn’t get enough attention, the books you may stumble upon while browsing in an indie bookstore like The Bookshelf. To purchase the books m…

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May 5, 2024 | A Place at the Table Series | "Spot the Difference" | Rev. Tyler Wilson byPor FPC Thomasville

This week on From the Front Porch, it’s another New Release Rundown! Annie, Erin, and Olivia are sharing the May releases they’re excited about to help you build your TBR. When you purchase or preorder any of the books they talk about, enter the code NEWRELEASEPLEASE at checkout for 10% off your order! To purchase the books mentioned in this episod…

Who is in charge of the church? Continuing this series about the church, Pastor Jamie shares about church authority. What is a church? Ekklesia - a church is an intentional gathering of people who follow Jesus. It's not a building, it's a spiritual family. Who is in charge of the church? Jesus is in charge of the church. Colossians 1:8 NLT "Christ …

April 28, 2024 | A Place at the Table Series | "The Necessity of Confession" | Dr. Tim Filston byPor FPC Thomasville

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in April. You get 10% off your books when you order your April Reading Recap bundle! Each month, we offer a Reading Recap bundle, which features Annie’s three favorite books she read that month. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thom…

What are churches supposed to be doing? Do we help our city or help our church members? Do we reach the lost or disciple existing believers? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares about what activity a church should be doing. Ekklesia - a church is an intentional gathering of people who follow Jesus. What is a church supposed to be doing? Ac…

April 21, 2024 | A Place at the Table Sermon Series | "The Awe of Belonging" | Dr. Tim Filston byPor FPC Thomasville

This week on From the Front Porch, we have a new series: Annie Recommends! In this series, Annie curates a stack of books in a certain genre or theme for you – just as if you walked into our brick-and-mortar store, The Bookshelf. Sometimes, you just want a good book list. This month, Annie recommends a short list of her favorite audiobooks. To purc…

Why do Christians gather on Sunday mornings? Does it matter where we gather? Who is welcomed at these meetings? What should we be doing when we gather? In this message, Pastor Jamie shares who we truly are as "the church". History of the word "church": Ekklesia: not a religious term. It means a gathering, a congregation, or an assembly of people. I…

This week on From the Front Porch, you’ll hear from Annie, Erin, Keila, Shop Mom, Nancy, Shop Dad, and our Shelf Subscribers about Shelf Subscriptions! Shelf Subscriptions are The Bookshelf’s book-a-month club for adults and kids. Listen to find out what makes Shelf Subscriptions special. To purchase your Shelf Subscription, stop by The Bookshelf i…

April 7, 2024 | "Risk or Rust" Sermon Message | 1 Corinthians 15:35-49 | Dr. Tim Filston byPor FPC Thomasville

This week on From the Front Porch, it’s another New Release Rundown! Annie, Erin, and Olivia are sharing the April releases they’re excited about to help you build your TBR. When you purchase or preorder any of the books they talk about, enter the code NEWRELEASEPLEASE at checkout for 10% off your order! To purchase the books mentioned in this epis…