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Christian Formation episodes

August 19339 - Did God Make a Covenant with Himself?
What is the covenant of redemption, and what does it reveal about God’s plan to save his people? In this episode, we explore scripture’s teaching on God's eternal plan. We’ll consider what this means for our salvation, our understanding of God’s character, our eternal security, and the depth of God’s love for his people.
Resources
148 - Why should I read the Old Testament?
150 - The Goodness of God's Law
156 - The Comfort of Covenants
287 - Paul's Use of the Law in Galatians (with Dr. Patrick Schreiner)
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30 min
August 12338 - The Promise That Changes Everything: What is a Covenant?
What is a covenant, and why does it matter? In this episode, we explore the biblical idea of covenant and consider how theologians have defined this concept. We’ll see how covenant shapes our understanding of God’s relationship with His people, and how we can be eternally secure in Christ because of these covenants.

Resources
148 - Why should I read the Old Testament?
156 - The Comfort of Covenants
287 - Paul's Use of the Law in Galatians (with Dr. Patrick Schreiner)
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40 min
August 05337 - Deliver Us (The Lord's Prayer)
In this episode we examine how to endure through the trials and temptations we all experience in our Christian life. What does it mean to face these temptations? Does God lead us into temptations? What is our hope through trials? We look at these questions and more to discern how to be a people who walk in holiness and dependence on God.
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31 min
July 29336 - Forgive Us (Lord's Prayer)
In this episode we seek to pursue a biblical understanding of forgiveness and its importance in the Christian life. Why does Jesus include forgiveness in the prayer’s petitions? How does our forgiveness from God correlate to our forgiveness of others? How do we forgive in different situations? We examine multiple questions to try to come to a helpful understanding of how to be a community of forgiveness.
Providence Resources
Forgiveness Model Mentioned
Women's Retreat 2022: Free Indeed
Knowing God Podcast
042 - Life through Forgiveness
093 - Forgiveness by Forgiveness
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41 min
July 28335 - *BONUS EPISODE* Fall Preaching
We're releasing this bonus episode to give you a look at our sermon series this fall. A lot of our 2026 fall podcast episodes will coincide with the series, so be sure to join us on Sundays and during the week to be fully immersed in what God is teaching us through His word.
This fall, we’re taking a step back to focus on the foundation underneath our life with God. Rather than asking what we should do as Christians, we want to ask what God has done, what He has promised, and what that means for how we live. Our hope is that by learning the theological underpinnings of our faith, we will grow in biblical confidence, and clarity.

Resources
156 - The Comfort of Covenants
225 - Trusting God's Means of Salvation
297 - Baptism and the Covenants

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21 min
July 22334 - Our Daily Bread (The Lord's Prayer)
The goal of this episode is to consider Jesus’s teaching that we should depend on God for daily bread. Why is that at the core of Jesus’s prayer? Where did he get this imagery from? How do we live this out practically? Why does it feel so hard to live dependent upon his provision? We seek to find helpful ways to live in a state of faith-filled dependence on God that leads to an anxiety-free life of provision.
Resources
Recipe mentioned
What is a chiasm?
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52 min
July 15333 - Your Kingdom Come (The Lord's Prayer)
In this episode, we’re diving back into our series on the Lord’s Prayer, focusing on a deeply profound phrase: "Your Kingdom come, Your will be done." How are we supposed to actually understand this? Is the Kingdom of God a present reality we live in right now, a future promise we're waiting for, or a beautiful combination of both? Join us as we wrestle with the "already but not yet" of faith and what it means for our daily lives.
Additional Resources: Episode 143 - Bible Translations: Why so Many?
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35 min
July 08332 - Make Your Name Holy (The Lord's Prayer)
In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the Lord's Prayer, unpacking the powerful meaning behind the specific words Jesus chose. We explore how this prayer is beautifully crafted from a communal perspective—shifting our focus from "my" needs to "our daily bread." Join us as we continue our series and discover how this timeless prayer shapes our lives today.
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45 min
July 01331 - The Lord's Prayer (It's Beauty and Power)
In this episode, we kick off a brand-new series on the Lord's Prayer, diving into its unique biblical contexts across the Gospels, from the disciples' direct request in Luke's account to its placement at the absolute center of the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew. Additionally, we explore the rich historical and contemporary reasons why we should use it today, tracing its practice from the early church's Didache through global Christian traditions to our modern daily lives.
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36 min
June 24330 - How do I Choose a Church?
In this episode of Christian Formation, we explore the deeply personal and spiritual process of "Choosing a Church." We discuss practical and prayerful strategies for discerning where to plant roots and find a church home. The conversation also navigates the difficult situations that may signal it is time to leave a congregation. Ultimately, this episode serves as a supportive guide to help you find a faith community where you can truly grow and serve.
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51 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.