In this episode, Pastor Trey and Pastor Caleb recap the first teaching of our prayer practice.

Welcome to Week 1 of our Formed by Jesus Family Prayer Guide series! 🎉 This episode is for parents who want to teach their kids how to praise and thank God in simple, life-giving ways.

Pastor Trey sits down again with Kids Director Juli Minahan to break down the first week’s practice: helping your children understand prayer as gratitude. In this episode, you’ll learn:

- How to talk to your kids about what prayer really is

- How to introduce the Lord’s Prayer in a way kids can remember

- Why Psalm 145 (David’s prayer) is a beautiful example of praise

- A simple daily rhythm that includes family prayers and journaling

- A bonus activity called The Thankful Walk that will help your kids see God’s goodness in everyday life

Whether your kids are toddlers or teens, this practice is designed to be doable, flexible, and transformative. And remember—progress, not perfection. If all you do is talk about one thing you're grateful for today, that’s a win.

📘 Download the guide or grab your printed copy at formedbyjesus.com/prayer

It’s pretty significant that the one time we’re told the disciples ask Jesus to teach them something, they say, “Teach us to pray” (Luke 11:1). After everything they saw Jesus doing—preaching, performing miracles, healing, casting out demons—what caught their attention was the devotion and commitment Jesus seemed to have when it came to prayer.

When Jesus answered his disciples’ request, the first thing He told them to do was address God as a Father. “Our Father in heaven…” as the prayer goes. Many of us know it by heart, but this was a radical move on Jesus’ part. In a culture full of both reverence and uncertainty about the divine, Jesus was demonstrating to His disciples a very simple, yet radical truth: God is knowable. He’s not simply “up there” in the clouds, nor is He passively waiting for us to approach Him with the right words, mantra, or sacrifice. God is near, and we can talk to Him the same way a child would talk to their father.

The starting point of prayer is delight. We can’t develop the kind of prayer life Jesus had until we get our heads and hearts around the truth that God wants to be near us in prayer more than we want to be near Him. To truly delight in God requires a proper theology, a patient consistency, and a practicing community.

Season 8 of the Formed by Jesus Podcast is here, and we’re diving deep into the practice of prayer—but this time, we’re not just talking to adults. We’re inviting your whole family into the journey.

In this episode, Pastor Trey sits down with Passion Creek’s Kids Director, Juli Minahan, to unveil our brand new Family Prayer Guide—a weekly and daily resource designed to make prayer approachable, meaningful, and consistent in your home. We talk about:

- Why we created a printed guide just for families

- How to help your kids memorize the Lord’s Prayer

- Age-appropriate ways to teach children to pray

- Encouraging rhythms (without overwhelming your schedule)

Whether you have toddlers, teens, or somewhere in between, this guide helps you make prayer a sacred rhythm, not just a spiritual theory.

👉 Grab your digital or printed copy at formedbyjesus.com/prayer

In this powerful return episode, Jeremy Craig opens up about his life transformation—spiritually and physically—through fasting, focus, and faith. From a medically-required liquid fast to a Spirit-led journey of health and discipline, Jeremy shares how surrendering food led to gaining clarity, control, and deeper communion with God. Trey and Jeremy talk about the power of vision, the lies of modern food culture, and the kind of internal shift that happens when you finally realize: this isn’t a moment—it’s a new way to live.

This is not just about health. It’s about formation.

Join our church as we pursue the way of Jesus through 9 practices. To learn more, go to: https://formedbyjesus.com/fasting

In this inspiring episode of Formed by Jesus, Pastor Trey VanCamp sits down with Keith Rogers—an ordained minister and cancer survivor—to talk about the intersection of fasting, faith, and the voice of God. Keith shares his testimony of coming to faith at 40, battling cancer four times, and how fasting has become a key part of his spiritual and physical renewal. From dreams that shaped his obedience to insights gained on prayer walks, Keith opens up about what it means to live with urgency, humility, and spiritual alertness in the fourth quarter of life. This conversation will challenge your assumptions, encourage your soul, and stir your desire to hear God's voice in both the ordinary and the miraculous.

In this honest and thoughtful episode, Trey sits down with Charlie Shorma, a faithful member of Passion Creek Church, to unpack his personal journey with the spiritual discipline of fasting. Charlie shares how he went from seeing fasting as a vague Christian obligation to embracing it as a pathway to deeper intimacy with God.

What started as skipped meals turned into a sacred rhythm—a time to confront long-held doubts about God's kindness, wrestle with past pain, and experience the steady pull of God’s hesed love. Along the way, Charlie opens up about his family’s cross-country moves, seasons of struggle, and how fasting helped reframe his story—not for what he could get from God, but for who he was becoming in Christ.

Join our church as we pursue the way of Jesus through 9 practices. To learn more, go to: https://formedbyjesus.com/fasting

In this episode of the Formed by Jesus podcast, we hear from Rebekah, a homeschooling mom of three who shares how the practice of fasting has transformed her spiritual life, her parenting, and even her daily rhythms. She reflects on what God revealed through hunger, how abstaining from social media created more peace at home, and how fasting uncovered a deeper desire for control rooted in perfectionism. It's a conversation filled with wisdom, honesty, and practical encouragement for anyone looking to draw closer to God through spiritual practices—without falling into legalism or performance.

In this episode of the Formed by Jesus podcast, we sit down with Mark Speiker, a faithful member of our church community, to talk about his first real experience with fasting—not as a religious ritual, but as a spiritual practice. Mark shares his journey from growing up in Catholic traditions to embracing a deeper, more intentional walk with Jesus. We discuss the physical and spiritual tensions of fasting, the temptation to fill the silence with distractions, and how this practice has softened his heart, strengthened his marriage, and brought unexpected clarity to his daily routine. This is a raw, honest, and encouraging conversation about learning to say no to cheaper desires and yes to deeper union with God.

Why Lent?

Lent is a historical Christian season in the church calendar that’s been observed by the Christian church going as far back as the 3rd century. Lent marks the 40 days leading up to Easter, beginning with Ash Wednesday, as a time for repentance and prayer. During Lent we turn our attention on our sin to better prepare for the celebration of Easter. The primary way we do this is by fasting or abstaining from something specific until Easter.

Lent is voluntary and invitational. It doesn’t make you more lovable to God, but it does move your heart in deeper devotion to God.