Christian Formation
The goal of this podcast is to form disciples to live all of life with the presence of God, and we do this through conversations about theology, culture, and stories.
Episodes
261 episodes
255 - Unified in Christ
In this episode, we look at what it means to be unified in Christ after a political election.Other Episodes in this Series252 - Our Public Posture...
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Season 10
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Episode 14
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26:30
254 - Generosity and Hospitality
In this episode, we look at two more foundational elements of our Christian faith: generosity and hospitalityHistorically, the church stands out because of its view on generosity and hospitality. However, how does this view impact our p...
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Season 10
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Episode 13
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32:28
253 - Life and Sexuality
In this episode, we look at two foundational elements of our Christian faith: life and sexuality.Historically, the church stands out because of its view on life and sexuality. However, how does this view impact our political engagement?...
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Season 10
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Episode 12
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41:48
252 - Our Public Posture
How should we as Christians think about our public engagement with the world? There are many valid options, but one thing is certain: Jesus calls us to be a certain type of people, which is where he will be known. In the Beatitudes...
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Season 10
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Episode 11
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33:04
251 - Statement of Faith: Second Coming
The Second Coming of Christ offers the hope of the life to come. What is the exact hope we find in the second coming, and how should we expect it? Join as we discuss this together.Resources From Providence
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Season 10
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Episode 10
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25:30
250 - Statement of Faith: Resurrection
Resurrection is the great hope of Christianity. In this episode we see the Biblical understanding of resurrection and resurrection hope.Resources From Providence247 - Statement of Faith: SalvationDoctrines...
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Season 10
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Episode 9
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35:23
249 - Statement of Faith: Church
What is the church? And does the church really need to be in the statement of faith for all believers? In this episode, we seek to show the beauty and importance of Christ’s body, the church.Resources From ProvidenceTrini...
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Season 10
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Episode 8
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31:47
248 - Statement of Faith: Sanctification
What is the Christian belief of sanctification? What does it mean? Why is it important? And why should it be central to our faith and practice? Join us as we discuss the Bible's answers to these questions.Resources From Providence...
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Season 10
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Episode 7
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30:43
247 - Statement of Faith: Salvation
What do we believe about God’s salvation of his people? There are many options for salvation, shalom, nirvana, bliss, wholeness, etc. Different religions teach various things, and most people assume a variety of means. In this episode, we seek ...
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Season 10
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Episode 6
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29:59
246 - Statement of Faith: Mankind
What is Biblical anthropology? The world has always sought to understand humanity - our origins, our inner workings, our ethics, etc. In this episode, we examine the Christian understanding of mankind.Resources From Providence
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Season 10
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Episode 5
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30:03
245 - Statement of Faith: Scripture
All of what we have discussed in the first 3 articles is revealed to us in Scripture. Therefore, our view of Scripture is necessary for us to know God. In this episode, we seek to understand what Scripture is and its importance in our life....
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Season 10
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Episode 4
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31:44
244 - Statement of Faith: Holy Spirit
Who is the Holy Spirit? How are we to understand His role in our lives today? In this episode, we see why the Holy Spirit is so important to the Christian faith.Resources From ProvidenceTrinity Episodes
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Season 10
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Episode 3
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30:30
243 - Statement of Faith: Jesus Christ
What is the importance of the Son of God, Jesus Christ? In this episode, we see why Jesus is central to the Christian faith and practice.Resources From ProvidenceTrinity Episodes
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Season 10
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Episode 2
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32:28
242 - Statement of Faith: God
What is God? All of Christianity centers around the being of God. Therefore, before we believe anything else, we have to understand who the God of Christianity is. In our fist episode of season 10, we look at our belief of the Triune God and di...
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Season 10
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Episode 1
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33:08
*Repost* Proclaim and Protect, Contribute, Sacraments
There are 5 commitments to church membership here at Providence. The first two we touched on last week were "follow" and "gather." This week for the re-release episode, we are diving into the last three: gospel proclamation, a lifestyle of cont...
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Season 9
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Episode 31
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34:33
*Repost* Commitments of Church Members
The word "commitment" may evoke a feeling of joy or discomfort. In today's world, commitment is most likely met with disdain and tension. However, we are called to commitments not only in daily life, but also in the church if you call yourself ...
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Season 9
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Episode 30
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35:57
*Repost* The Necessity of the Psalms (with Dr. Mark Futato)
The Psalms are filled with rich imagery and a lot of emotion, however, not many of us know the true depth of how valuable the Psalms really are in shaping our view of God and our prayer lives.In this episode re-release, we discuss the b...
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Season 9
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Episode 29
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32:33
*Repost* Why Worship Nights?
Every month, our church gathers to sing, pray, and read the Bible. We call these times Worship Nights because we believe them to center our attention (our worship) on Christ. But recently we have been asking ourselves, what is the difference be...
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Season 9
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Episode 28
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30:15
*Repost* Giving Financially During Hard Times
Summer may evoke feelings of financial freedom or feelings of dread as air conditioners go out, cars need to be worked on, and other miscellaneous circumstances come up. In this episode re-release , we address questi...
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Season 9
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Episode 27
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25:06
*Repost* Pro-Life Ministry (with Toni Clarke)
In light of the ballot initiative, we revisit an episode from Season 5.On this week's episode, we discuss the topic of pro-life and the pro-life ministry work at Assure Women's Center, a nonprofit organization that offers free services ...
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Season 9
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Episode 26
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34:49
*Repost* Why Does God Feel Distant?
It is currently summer and for many of us, that can come with a renewed sense of energy. For others, it can come with some unease as we start to slow down and sense part of our souls that have withered and feel far from God. If you have...
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Season 9
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Episode 25
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35:02
239 - Freedom in Forgiveness (with Debbie Nordstrom)
This episode seeks to provide wisdom in forgiveness—exploring why as Christians we are to forgive, why it is hard to forgive, and how to forgive others.Providence ResourcesForgiveness Model Mentioned
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Season 9
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Episode 24
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32:35
238 - Cleaning the Cobwebs of Your Soul (with Debbie Nordstrom)
How do you work through your past issues to better love God and others? Is this something you can do on your own or should it be done only in community? How can we rewire our brains to be fully known and fully loved? In thi...
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Season 9
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Episode 23
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29:04
237 - Communion: Fencing the Table
In this episode, Andrew and Ravyn introduce the topic of and definition of fencing the Lord's table.What is fencing the table? Why is fencing the table an act of love? How do we practically fence the table on Sundays? Tune in for discus...
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Season 9
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Episode 22
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26:06