In this episode, Jon Pyle returns from a sabbatical to discuss the evolution of the podcast and his focus on soul care and spiritual formation. He emphasizes the importance of taking an active role in one's spiritual journey, rather than being passively formed by external influences. Jon aims to provide practical applications in his conversations, fostering a community that resists dehumanization and supports personal growth. He invites listeners to join him on this journey and highlights the significance of the substack as a central hub for updates and community engagement.

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You are being discipled.1

This is a fact, whether you believe in God or not.

A better way to say it is that you are being FORMED. We all are. This is less a choice as it is a law of nature akin to gravity. Whether you believe it, care about it, trust it or like it… it is happening to you, in you and around you. Much like gravity, photosynthesis, or sunrises and sunsets, formation is inevitable. It is a natural process that transcends our choices. There is no unsubscribe button, so we can’t opt-out. Formation shapes us. Sadly for most of us, we are passive recipients in the formation process. Most formation happens to us without much thought, consideration or resistance on our part.

We are formed by everything we consume. The content. TV, movies, podcasts, news, music, social media. These all shape us, often far more than we consider.

We are formed by our environments. Culture, both in family and work settings, is one of the strongest factors in shaping us.

We are formed by our relationships. Who we spend time with, invest in and love shapes us.

We are formed by the systems in which we exist and participate. The way we do the economy, politics and law shapes us.

We are being formed. It is an immutable reality of existence. Unfortunately, we can’t shut off all the influences that contribute to our formation until we figure out what is healthy and what isn’t. We don’t get to pause. We aren’t entirely in control. However, we can choose to become an active participant in our formation. And if we’re going to hold onto our souls, we can’t afford not to.

Here’s the bad news: The way we are being shaped in the digital era is killing our souls.2 

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