# first baptist (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover first baptist. Page: Feed: --- ## [GBO: Vital resources for urgent Gospel needs](https://www.baptistmessage.com/gbo-vital-resources-for-urgent-gospel-needs/) _2026-08-21 · Brian Blackwell · Baptist Message_ By Brian Blackwell, Baptist Message staff writer ALEXANDRIA, La. (LBM) – More than 2.4 million Louisianians do not know Christ, but thanks to Louisiana Baptists’ gen­erous gifts to the Georgia Barnette Louisiana Mis­sions Offering, life-chang­ing ministry is possible around the state through church plants, compassion ministries, disaster relief efforts, church construc­tion scholarships and media… ## [Louisiana Notables](https://www.baptistmessage.com/louisiana-notables-204/) _2026-08-20 · Brian Blackwell · Baptist Message_ EDITOR’S NOTE: The Baptist Message provides churches an opportunity to share with other Louisiana Baptists an upcoming revival, homecoming, new pastor, new staff member, a community outreach, or a concert in Louisiana Notables. To place your event in the paper, send your information (who, what, where, when, time) to philip@baptistmessage.com or call 318.449.4345. Please submit \[…\] The post… ## [Are you noticeable?](https://www.baptistmessage.com/are-you-noticeable/) _2026-08-20 · Brian Blackwell · Baptist Message_ By John Kyle, Special to the Message NASHVILLE, Tenn. (LBM) — You can’t help but see it. You try looking away, but you quickly look back. For whatever rhyme or reason, you can’t take your eyes off \_\_\_\_\_\_ (fill in the blank). What makes something or someone noticeable? Are you noticeable? If not, why not? \[…\] The post Are you noticeable? appeared first on Baptist Message . ## [LCU welcomes Class of 2030 during freshman convocation](https://www.baptistmessage.com/lcu-welcomes-class-of-2030-during-freshman-convocation/) _2026-08-19 · Brian Blackwell · Baptist Message_ By Elizabeth Clarke, LCU News PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) – Louisiana Christian University held its annual Founders Day and freshman convocation Chapel, Aug. 18, welcoming its incoming Class of 2030 into the Wildcat Family. President Mark Johnson told the freshmen they are now part of the 120-year story of LCU (formerly known as Louisiana College). \[…\] The post LCU welcomes Class of 2030 during… ## [Parents sue California school district for mosque field trip](https://washingtonstand.com/article/bay-area-parents-sue-school-district-for-mosque-field-trip) _2026-08-19 · Brian Blackwell · Baptist Message_ The post Parents sue California school district for mosque field trip appeared first on Baptist Message . ## [Mom and daughter told to cover shirts advocating for girls’ sports at WNBA game](https://washingtonstand.com/article/mom-and-daughter-told-to-cover-shirts-advocating-for-girls-sports-at-wnba-game) _2026-08-19 · Brian Blackwell · Baptist Message_ The post Mom and daughter told to cover shirts advocating for girls’ sports at WNBA game appeared first on Baptist Message . ## [On the Start of a New Academic Year](https://nathanfinn.substack.com/p/on-the-start-of-a-new-academic-year) _2026-08-19 · Nathan A. Finn · Think Christianly, Live Faithfully_ I’ve mentioned this before on this newsletter, but when you are an educator, time moves differently than it does for most other people. ## [Some Updates, Following a Short Substack Hiatus](https://nathanfinn.substack.com/p/some-updates-following-a-short-substack) _2026-08-10 · Nathan A. Finn · Think Christianly, Live Faithfully_ I haven’t written for this newsletter in five weeks. ## [Scan and Destroy](https://www.joebot.xyz/p/scan-and-destroy) _2026-07-30 · Joe Allen · SINGULARITY WEEKLY_ INSANE: Anthropic destroys old books!! | MUNDANE: Tech industry devours fresh brains ## [Death Hacks in the Age of AI](https://www.joebot.xyz/p/death-hacks-in-the-age-of-ai) _2026-07-25 · Joe Allen · SINGULARITY WEEKLY_ Hide yo’ brains, hide yo’ site! They hackin’ e’rybody around here ## [Marketplace for AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/VyTNFKSZEPcG) _2026-07-25 · **Sponsored**_ Find professionals who use ChatGPT, Copilot, and Claude to deliver work faster. ## ['Merica Two Fitty](https://www.joebot.xyz/p/merica-two-fitty) _2026-07-04 · Joe Allen · SINGULARITY WEEKLY_ We are who we are. Might as well celebrate! ## [Billy Graham, Johnny Cash, and Christian Patriotism](https://nathanfinn.substack.com/p/billy-graham-johnny-cash-and-christian) _2026-07-03 · Nathan A. Finn · Think Christianly, Live Faithfully_ This weekend Americans are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. ## [Reflections on the 2026 Southern Baptist Convention](https://nathanfinn.substack.com/p/reflections-on-the-2026-southern) _2026-06-15 · Nathan A. Finn · Think Christianly, Live Faithfully_ Last week, the Southern Baptist Convention gathered in Orlando. ## [AI Confidential — How to Interrogate a Digital Brain](https://www.joebot.xyz/p/ai-confidential-how-to-interrogate) _2026-06-09 · Joe Allen · SINGULARITY WEEKLY_ Evaluations show that machines are super smart, yet persistently stupid ## [My Personal Journey with the Baptist Faith and Message](https://nathanfinn.substack.com/p/my-personal-journey-with-the-baptist) _2026-06-05 · Nathan A. Finn · Think Christianly, Live Faithfully_ One of my writing projects this summer is a short commentary on the Baptist Faith and Message (BF&M), which is under contract with Courier Publishing. This past school year, I taught through the BF&M for the EQUIP Institute at Taylors First Baptist Church. I called the series “What Baptists Believe.” I’ve been editing those lessons into short chapters. Lord willing, the book will be available this… ## [What is the Southern Baptist Convention?](https://nathanfinn.substack.com/p/what-is-the-southern-baptist-convention) _2026-05-29 · Nathan A. Finn · Think Christianly, Live Faithfully_ Well, it Depends . . . ## [No Sympathy For the Machine](https://www.joebot.xyz/p/no-sympathy-for-the-machine) _2026-05-28 · Joe Allen · SINGULARITY WEEKLY_ The Pope denies AI personhood. So why not abort the bots? ## [My Personal Apologetics Journey](https://nathanfinn.substack.com/p/my-personal-apologetics-journey) _2026-05-11 · Nathan A. Finn · Think Christianly, Live Faithfully_ Reflections at the End of a Semester ## [On Recent Political Threats to Religious Liberty](https://nathanfinn.substack.com/p/on-recent-political-threats-to-religious) _2026-05-04 · Nathan A. Finn · Think Christianly, Live Faithfully_ Reflections on the Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias ## [One Nation Under God: Reflections on 250 Years of Faith and Democracy](https://nathanfinn.substack.com/p/one-nation-under-god-reflections) _2026-04-24 · Nathan A. Finn · Think Christianly, Live Faithfully_ As American readers will know, this year marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/n7t7onm5ZDgM) _2026-04-24 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [Why I've Changed My Mind about Cultural Christianity](https://nathanfinn.substack.com/p/why-ive-changed-my-mind-about-cultural) _2026-04-17 · Nathan A. Finn · Think Christianly, Live Faithfully_ Distinguishing Cultural Christianity from Nominal Christianity ## [A Fatal Seduction — How AI Lures Children into Suicide](https://www.joebot.xyz/p/a-fatal-seduction-how-ai-lures-children) _2026-03-22 · Joe Allen · SINGULARITY WEEKLY_ My third talk at First Baptist Church in Dallas, TX [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/191783405/464ad7043897e21ce6c4aae25eb3112a.mp3) ## [Humans First! at Georgia Tech](https://www.joebot.xyz/p/humans-first-at-georgia-tech) _2026-03-15 · Joe Allen · SINGULARITY WEEKLY_ Your future is being decided now [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/191050427/721f73440e5ed2e242c70d8665a8a314.mp3) ## [TIME Keeps on Slipping into the Future](https://www.joebot.xyz/p/time-keeps-on-slipping-into-the-future) _2026-03-06 · Joe Allen · SINGULARITY WEEKLY_ Your boy made the cover | The Future of Life Pro-Human Declaration is live | Come out to my Georgia Tech and Dallas First Baptist talks! ## [Sacred Circuits](https://www.joebot.xyz/p/sacred-circuits) _2026-01-02 · Joe Allen · SINGULARITY WEEKLY_ From the Hill and Valley to the Holler ## [The AMERICA Act: Erecting Blast Shields Against an AI Time Bomb](https://www.joebot.xyz/p/the-america-act-erecting-blast-shields) _2025-12-19 · Joe Allen · SINGULARITY WEEKLY_ Sen. Marsha Blackburn will introduce a comprehensive federal bill to bring tech bros to heel