In this episode, we explored the concept of relational presence in discipleship, emphasizing its significance in spiritual growth and community building. We discussed how God's presence influences relationships and the importance of gifting this presence to others.

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In this episode of the Praxologie podcast, Kilian Spieß, Sean Smith, and Helen Miller discuss the nature of Christian discipleship, emphasizing the importance of humility, intentionality, and the relational aspect of faith. We explore the tension between dependence on God and the active role individuals play in their spiritual growth. The conversation highlights the significance of storytelling in discipleship, the impact of cultural context, and the challenges faced in youth ministry, particularly regarding mental health. The episode concludes with a focus on the concept of union with Christ as central to discipleship and offers key biblical passages for reflection.

Scholars we talked about:
James K. A. Smith: You Are What You Love / Desiring The Kingdom
Alasdair MacIntyre
N. T. Wright: five-act play analogy
Kevin J. Vanhoozer: Hearers and Doers / The Drama of Doctrine / Mere Christian Hermeneutics
Andrew Root: Anxious about a Generation: Exploring a theology of well-being for young people. (youthscape.co.uk)
Charles Taylor (philosopher) & Tim Keller

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In this episode, we discuss the concept of true power and how we get it out of our relationship with Christ and the Holy Spirit with our friend Ermal Bimaj. "Imitation power impresses people but true power transforms." Ermal reflects on his own experiences in ministry, emphasizing the importance of intimacy with Christ for effective ministry and personal growth.

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In this episode of the Praxologie podcast, hosts Kilian Spieß and Sean Smith delve into the concept of discipleship through the lens of Jesus' teachings. They explore the significance of being with Jesus, the mission of being sent out, and the empowerment believers receive through the Holy Spirit. The conversation emphasizes the importance of relationship, active listening, and the transformative power of being in Christ, ultimately encouraging listeners to engage in their faith and share it with others.

Books we talked about:

Practicing Discernment with Youth - David D White

3 Big Questions That Change Every Teenager - Kara Powell & Brad M. Griffin

Resilient: Child Discipleship and the Fearless Future of the Church - Valerie Bell & Matt Markins

Missional Rest: A Fusion Point Between Being and Doing - Tyler J. Patty & Sean Smith

Being God's Image: Why Creation Still Matters - Carmen Imes

The Deep Things of God: How the Trinity Changes Everything - Fred Sanders

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In this episode with Sean Smith, Josiah Venture’s Director of Research, we chart the course by looking at discipleship in youth ministry. We will do this by talking about the nature of discipleship and metaphors that have been used for leaders to facilitate discipleship in their ministries. 

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Lakoff and Johnson: Metaphors We Live By

Andrew Root: Anxious about a Generation: Exploring a theology of well-being for young people. (youthscape.co.uk)

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We're ending the season with a reflective episode in which Sean and Kilian talked about their highlights of Word Formed.

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We are coming to a close of the season with two more episodes. Today’s episode features a newer term for some perhaps—deconstruction. How is it useful? How is it harmful? How does it affect our path of formation as we walk in the Word?

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In this episode we will talk about some of our studies and our findings and relate these as cultural issues in discipleship. Of course we will touch upon how the Bible relates to growth on the path of purity that is kept by walking according to God’s Word.

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In this episode of PRAXOLOGIE, Sven Müller from Croatia joins us to talk about what it means to engage with the word of God in the context of society. 

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In this episode, Kilian and Tyler dive into the story of the Good Samaritan and explore it through the different lenses of biblical interpretation. 

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