Christian Formation

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Christian Formation episodes

July 10, 2024*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 between a worship night and a Sunday morning church gathering?
To compare these two is like comparing apples and oranges. (Which, counter to popular belief, actually can be compared.) You see, just like apples and oranges, both Sunday morning and Wednesday night strive after the same thing, they exist in the same ecosystem, they are both fruit. Both spaces exist to help people worship God. But qualitatively each of these spaces “taste” different. They each have their unique way of calling us back to God. Here are a few things that you will find at a worship night that make it distinctive from our Sunday morning gatherings.
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31 min
July 03, 2024*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 questions like, "What does it look like to give generously in hard times?" and "Do I need financially give or is giving of my time enough?" Join us as we look at our call as Christians when it comes to giving financially and generously no matter the life situation.
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26 min
June 26, 2024*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 to pregnant women in the Omaha area. We are joined by Toni Clarke, who serves as the executive director at Assure and has worked at Assure for the last 14 years.

Join us as we unpack the pro-life view and its importance together.
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35 min
June 19, 2024*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 wondered why God feels distant at times, you're not alone. Many Christians wonder this. While we don't have concrete answers, we discuss some possible reasons why God may feel distant at times. We are reposting episode 128 so that you can press into the Lord during this time where you may feel distant from him.

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36 min
June 12, 2024239 - 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 Resources
Forgiveness Model Mentioned
Women's Retreat 2022: Free Indeed
Knowing God Podcast
042 - Life through Forgiveness
093 - Forgiveness by Forgiveness
Other Articles
Forgiveness Article Mayo Clinic
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33 min
June 05, 2024238 - 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 this episode, Ravyn and Debbie discuss the importance of healing from past trauma, how to do that on your own, and how to do that with others.

Additional Resources
Books
Transforming Fellowship: 19 Brain Skills That Build Joyful Community by Chris Coursey
Websites
Center for Being Known
Life Model Works
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30 min
May 29, 2024237 - 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 discussions over these questions and more.

Additional Resources
Sermons
Sermon on the Mount :: The Heart of Murder
Christian Formation Episodes
141 - How to Take the Lord's Supper
140 - Communion: 4 Different Views Today
139 - Proclaim and Protect, Contribute, Sacraments

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27 min
May 22, 2024236 - Team Leadership
In this episode, we discuss team leadership and what that looks like in a church with a lead pastor and an associate pastor verses a church with two co-pastors.
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30 min
May 15, 2024235 - Joy Restored: The Ruttens' Upcoming Sabbatical
In this episode, Andrew shares exciting details about his family's upcoming sabbatical. Join us as he reveals their travel plans, their spiritual and personal goals during the trip, and ways you can pray for them as they are disconnected from their normal routine.
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22 min
May 08, 2024234 - Sabbaticals and Rhythms of Rest for the Christian
In this episode, we discuss what a sabbatical is, why it is important, and how regular rhythms of rest are helpful for the Christian life.
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34 min

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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.