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Christian Formation episodes

September 03, 2025289 - Nicene Creed - Why does it matter? (with Steve Sarmiento)
1700 years ago, a Christian council was held that defined the church from that point forward. Does this meeting of Christian bishops matter today? What were they fighting over? Why is it astonishing that what they said is still affirmed by all Christians everywhere this many years later? In this episode, we seek to show a quick history and the overall importance of the Nicene Creed.

Resources
The Nicene Creed: What You Need to Know about the Most Important Creed Ever Written by Kevin DeYoung
The Nicene Creed: An Introduction by Phillip Cary
“Confessions are about what we believe; creeds are about in whom we believe. Creeds are not meant as comprehensive statements of the Christian faith; they’re instead pledges of allegiance to the three persons of the Trinity.” -Donald Fairbairn
C.S. Lewis said they there’s two ways to expose your blind spots: Go into the future to see what we missed or go back to the past to see what we forgot about. We haven’t discovered how to go into the future yet, he says, but we do have a way of going into the past which is writing old writings and books.

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33 min
August 27, 2025288 - Did Jesus, Paul, and James all preach the same gospel? (with Nate Whisler)
Jesus emphasized living in His Kingdom, Paul highlights justification by faith, James tells us faith alone won’t save us. So which one was right? Do we see three different gospel messages? In this episode, we explore how some passages seem to contradict each other, and how Christians should seek to reconcile these issues in the Bible. We believe the Scriptures are a united story about one cohesive gospel message, and we seek to show how we can believe that with complicated passages.
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42 min
August 20, 2025287 - Paul's Use of the Law in Galatians (with Dr. Patrick Schreiner)
In this episode, we invite Dr. Patrick Schreiner to discuss how to understand Paul’s use of the law in Galatians.
How should Christians today think about the law? In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Patrick Schreiner to explore Paul’s often misunderstood view of the law in his letter to the Galatians.
In the Old Testament, the law is described as a gift, delighting the soul (Psalm 1), sweeter than honey (Psalm 119:103), and guiding God’s covenant people (Exodus 20–24). But in Galatians, Paul seems to take a sharp turn, calling the law a temporary guardian that reveals our sin and cannot make us right with God.
So how do we reconcile these views? Is the law something to love, reject, or simply use? Dr. Schreiner helps us navigate this theological question.

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46 min
August 13, 2025286 - New Perspectives on Paul (with Dr. Gregory Lanier)
In this episode, we invite Dr. Gregory Lanier to discuss the New Perspectives on Paul (NPP)—what the view is, its historical context, and its implications for understanding the book of Galatians.
What are the New Perspectives on Paul? Should Christians today be open to a fresh look at Paul’s theology, specifically around "justification"? What are the dangers of this belief system? And how does all of that impact a church’s study through the book of Galatians?
Join us as we discuss the NPP together.
Takeaways
The New Perspective on Paul challenges traditional views on how "justification" is defined, and Galatians serves as a critical text for these debates.
Key figures like N.T. Wright have significantly influenced modern scholarship of the NPP.
Pastoral implications arise from how we interpret justification and community.
A balanced view of the gospel includes both personal and communal aspects.
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1 hr 1 min
August 06, 2025285 - Why Our Church Needs Galatians (with Jake Peterson)
How can Paul’s letter to the Galatians 2000 years ago impact our church today? What’s the letter all about? What does it teach us? And what is our hope for spending the fall in Galatians at Providence?
Join us as we kick off season 12 together answering these questions and providing an inside look to our fall sermon series.
Resources
Doctrines of Grace
093 - Doctrines of Grace / Calvinism
094 - Total Depravity
095 - Unconditional Election
096 - Limited Atonement
097 - Irresistible Grace
098 - Perseverance of the Saints
100 - Debated Passages in the Doctrines of Grace Conversation
101 - Q & A Over the Doctrines of Grace
Baptism
089 - Infant Baptism (with Kyle McClellan)
090 - Believer's Baptism (with Bobby Jamieson)
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32 min
July 30, 2025Communion: Fencing the Table
This is our last repost episode of the summer!
In this episode, Andrew and Ravyn introduce the topic of and definition of fencing the Lord's table during Communion. 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
July 23, 2025Questions Over the Trinity
We finish our Trinity series by answering your questions. We dive into questions like, "How does the Trinity shape the way we pray?" "Did God the Father create creation?" and others. Join us as we ask these questions and deepen our understanding of who God is as Triune.
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28 min
July 16, 2025The Holy Spirit: Trinity Series
We continue our Trinity series by discussing the Holy Spirit.

If you have questions at any point during this episode, we encourage you to email us. We believe that understanding God matters to our Christian faith and shapes our relationship with Him.
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37 min
July 09, 2025God the Son: Trinity Series
We continue our Trinity series by unpacking God the Son. We answer questions like, "Who is Jesus?" "Why is it important that He is a member of the Trinity?" and "How does he connect us to the Father?"

If you have questions at any point during this episode, we encourage you to email any questions you may have. We believe that understanding who God is matters to our Christian faith and shapes our relationship with Him.
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29 min
July 02, 2025God the Father: Trinity Series
In this episode, we discuss the Trinity and unpack one of the members of the Trinity—God the Father. We will define what it means that God is triune, and what it means for Him to be Father.

For the next three weeks, we are going to unpack the Trinity—God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit and finish with a Q&A episode for any unanswered questions. We want to encourage all of you to think deeply about this topic, discuss it with friends, and send us any questions you may have. We believe that understanding who God is matters to our Christian faith and shapes our relationship with Him.

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26 min

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