Christian Formation

By Providence ChurchReligion & Spirituality

Christian Formation episodes

June 21, 2023193 - 2 and 3 John
In this episode, we discuss 2 and 3 John and the way we are called to examine what teaching we are allowing to influence our minds.
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24 min
June 14, 2023192 - 1 John
Have you ever wondered if someone is a Christian? What makes you wonder that? Is it the way they act? The way they talk?

In this episode, we look at 1 John and what it means to walk in the light and live holy lives if we are truly transformed by Christ.
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28 min
June 07, 2023191 - 2 Peter
In this episode, we discuss the book of second Peter.

To listen to Providence's sermon series over 2 Peter, click here.
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29 min
May 31, 2023190 - 1 Peter
In this episode, we discuss 1 Peter and the call to live as exiles as we await Jesus' return.
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30 min
May 24, 2023189 - James
In today's age, we are looking for wisdom in many different places—online, from parents, maybe even from professors—but what if we decided to look at a specific

Living in today's age as a Christian isn't always easy. We know our lives should look different, but in what ways? How are we supposed to be set apart? What does wisdom look as a Christ follower in this modern world?

In this episode, we look at how to read James—the Proverbs of the New Testament—and discuss how it points us to living wise lives as Christians in the modern world.

To listen to our Old Testament episode over Wisdom Literature, click here.
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33 min
May 17, 2023188 - Hebrews
If all of Hebrews could be summed up into one sentence, it would be this: JESUS IS BETTER than our trials, circumstances, religious figures, and anything else that we'd look to rather than Him.

As you read Hebrews, ask yourself, "What spiritual leaders do I look to? What ways do I try and make up for my sin?" Take note how many times the author says “do this so that you don’t fall away.”

We don’t want you to be scared of falling away, but we want you to see that those things are the means of how God keeps us with Him. Reading scripture, gathering with Christians, praying, etc. are means that God uses to keep us. God has them there so that we can grow in faith and continue to cling to Jesus.

Keep your eyes on Jesus—He will hold you fast!
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32 min
May 10, 2023187 - Philemon
Forgiveness isn't easy, especially when we have been publicly wronged. In the book of Philemon, we see Paul ask Philemon to forgive Philemon's slave when Philemon has every right to be upset and to exercise punishment. Join us as we discuss what it looks like to forgive and how the book of Philemon challenges us to do so with those who've wronged us.
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25 min
May 03, 2023186 - Titus
The book of Titus is another pastoral epistle wherein the apostle Paul teaches Titus how to paster the church in Crete and encourages Titus in his faith. In this episode, we look at the ways Paul taught Titus about church leadership as well as discuss what this book means for those who aren't pastors or preachers.

Information discussed in the podcast:
Titus teaching a church in Crete (ESV)
Island in the mediterranean sea (now an island in Greece)
Notorious for violence and sexual immorality
Titus was Paul’s “partner and coworker” (2 Cor 8:23)
Most likely converted through his ministry (Titus 1:4)
Greek Gentile background (Gal 2:3)
Spent time in Corinth and involved in the church there (2 Cor 8:6)
Big ideas
False Teachers in the church
The leaders taught outward purity, but they lived in a way that proved they did not know God (1:16).
Gospel should produce godliness
Theme of belief and practice—you cannot have faith without also living it out. Unbreakable link between the two.
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27 min
April 26, 2023185 - 2 Timothy
In this episode, we discuss 2 Timothy—how to read it, elders' roles in the church, and the importance of fighting for sound doctrine within your church.
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29 min
April 19, 2023184 - 1 Timothy
In this episode, we discuss 1 Timothy, and the roles of women, elders, and people within the church.

For more information and discussion over women's roles in the church and pastor's roles in the church, see the following podcast episodes:
144 - Theology of Men's and Women's Roles in the Church
145 - Practice of Men's and Women's Roles at Providence
107 - Scripture Reading and Preaching
For Andrew's article over our response to Christian leaders who fall, click here.
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35 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.