Latest Christian formation Podcast Episodes
*Repost* The Necessity of the Psalms (with Dr. Mark Futato)
Christian Formation - July 17, 2024 08:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsThe Psalms are filled with rich imagery and a lot of emotion, however, not many of us know the true depth of how valuable the Psalms really are in shaping our view of God and our prayer lives. In this episode re-release, we discuss the background of the Psalms, why it is important for Christian...
*Repost* Why Worship Nights?
Christian Formation - July 10, 2024 08:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsEvery month, our church gathers to sing, pray, and read the Bible. We call these times Worship Nights because we believe them to center our attention (our worship) on Christ. But recently we have been asking ourselves, what is the difference between a worship night and a Sunday morning church ga...
*Repost* Giving Financially During Hard Times
Christian Formation - July 03, 2024 08:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsSummer may evoke feelings of financial freedom or feelings of dread as air conditioners go out, cars need to be worked on, and other miscellaneous circumstances come up. In this episode re-release , we address questions like, "What does it look like to give generously in hard times?" and "Do ...
*Repost* Pro-Life Ministry (with Toni Clarke)
Christian Formation - June 26, 2024 08:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsIn light of the ballot initiative, we revisit an episode from Season 5. On this week's episode, we discuss the topic of pro-life and the pro-life ministry work at Assure Women's Center, a nonprofit organization that offers free services to pregnant women in the Omaha area. We are joined by Ton...
*Repost* Why Does God Feel Distant?
Christian Formation - June 19, 2024 08:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsIt is currently summer and for many of us, that can come with a renewed sense of energy. For others, it can come with some unease as we start to slow down and sense part of our souls that have withered and feel far from God. If you have wondered why God feels distant at times, you're not alone...
239 - Freedom in Forgiveness (with Debbie Nordstrom)
Christian Formation - June 12, 2024 08:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsThis episode seeks to provide wisdom in forgiveness—exploring why as Christians we are to forgive, why it is hard to forgive, and how to forgive others. Providence Resources Forgiveness Model Mentioned Women's Retreat 2022: Free Indeed Knowing God Podcast 042 - Life through Forgiveness 093 ...
238 - Cleaning the Cobwebs of Your Soul (with Debbie Nordstrom)
Christian Formation - June 05, 2024 08:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsHow do you work through your past issues to better love God and others? Is this something you can do on your own or should it be done only in community? How can we rewire our brains to be fully known and fully loved? In this episode, Ravyn and Debbie discuss the importance of healing from pas...
237 - Communion: Fencing the Table
Christian Formation - May 29, 2024 08:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsIn this episode, Andrew and Ravyn introduce the topic of and definition of fencing the Lord's table. 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...
236 - Team Leadership
Christian Formation - May 22, 2024 08:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss team leadership and what that looks like in a church with a lead pastor and an associate pastor verses a church with two co-pastors.
235 - Joy Restored: The Ruttens' Upcoming Sabbatical
Christian Formation - May 15, 2024 08:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsIn this episode, Andrew shares exciting details about his family's upcoming sabbatical. Join us as he reveals their travel plans, their spiritual and personal goals during the trip, and ways you can pray for them as they are disconnected from their normal routine.
234 - Sabbaticals and Rhythms of Rest for the Christian
Christian Formation - May 08, 2024 08:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss what a sabbatical is, why it is important, and how regular rhythms of rest are helpful for the Christian life.
233 - Prioritizing Your Spouse (with Kip and Emily Campbell)
Christian Formation - May 01, 2024 08:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsWhen you get married, it can be easy to either put your friends first, your family of origin first, or kids first instead of your spouse. We want this episode to serve as a helpful resource for how to love your spouse well and ensure that you are first and foremost investing in the relationship ...
232 - Prep for 8+ Years Married (with Debbie Nordstrom and Jim Shaffer)
Christian Formation - April 24, 2024 08:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsThis is episode 4 of our dating and marriage relationship series where we address common questions from people in our church. This episode seeks to provide wisdom for couples who have been married 8+ years, identifying common pain points and ways to press into the Lord together during marriage.
232 - Prep for 8+ Years Married
Christian Formation - April 24, 2024 08:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsThis is episode 4 of our dating and marriage relationship series where we address common questions from people in our church. This episode seeks to provide wisdom for couples who have been married 8+ years, identifying common pain points and ways to press into the Lord together during marriage.
231 - Wisdom for the First 3 Years of Marriage (with Debbie Nordstrom and Jim Shaffer)
Christian Formation - April 17, 2024 08:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsThis is episode 3 of our dating and marriage relationship series where we address common questions from people in our church. This episode seeks to provide wisdom for newly married couples, identifying common pain points and ways to press into the Lord together during the first couple years of...
230 - Don't Settle, Be Equally Yoked in Marriage
Christian Formation - April 10, 2024 08:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsOver the next couple of weeks, we are addressing the topics of dating and marriage, specifically certain questions we’ve received from individuals in our church family. This is episode 2 of our dating / marriage relationship series and focuses on the topic of being equally yoked, or dating / m...
229 - Sex Before Marriage
Christian Formation - April 03, 2024 08:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsOver the next couple of weeks, we are going to address the topics of dating and marriage, specifically certain questions we’ve received from individuals in our church family. This episode focuses on the topic of Sex Before Marriage and addresses whether it is a wise choice, where we see script...
229 - Sex Before Marriage (with Daniel Bidne)
Christian Formation - April 03, 2024 08:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsOver the next couple of weeks, we are going to address the topics of dating and marriage, specifically certain questions we’ve received from individuals in our church family. This episode focuses on the topic of Sex Before Marriage and addresses whether it is a wise choice, where we see script...
228 - Passover
Christian Formation - March 27, 2024 08:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsAll people need a substitute to escape God’s judgment and enjoy God’s presence. In Exodus, we see Israel has to learn that if they want to live with God, it is through a substitute. For us today, our access to God’s presence is solely by a great substitute that allowed God’s just wrath to pass...
227 - Judgment in the Bible
Christian Formation - March 20, 2024 08:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsMaking sense of judgment and de-creation in the Bible isn't easy. Oftentimes, it can cause us to question God's character or simply leave us confused. In this episode, we unpack the theme of judgment in the Bible, asking questions like: Is judgment good? What would be true about God if he didn...
226 - Circumcision
Christian Formation - March 13, 2024 08:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsWhy is circumcision such a big deal in the Old Testament? In Exodus 4, it seems as if God is going to take Moses’ life because of a failure to circumcise his son. Join us as we discuss why circumcision is so important for God’s people and what implications does it have for us today. Links - Sun...
225 - Trusting God's Means of Salvation
Christian Formation - March 06, 2024 09:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsIn this episode we seek to trace the theme of trusting God's means of salvation by looking at the ark in the stories of Noah and Moses. Links - Sunday Exodus Sermons Bible Reading Tip - Ask yourself, "Have I seen something like this before?" When you recognize a theme or similar story in the ...
224 - Fearing God
Christian Formation - February 28, 2024 09:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsIn this episode we seek to trace the theme of choosing/fearing God, or choosing evil. From Eve in the garden, to the midwives, to prophets, to Jesus, we see choices for good or evil throughout the Scriptures. And we too have a choice - trust God or trust the snake’s deception. Links - Sunday Ex...
223 - Pharaoh and the Snake
Christian Formation - February 21, 2024 09:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss the snake imagery that spans the entire Bible and how it can better help us appreciate God's redemptive plan for history. Some questions we hit in this episode are: What does the snake imagery in the Bible mean? Where do we see various instances of snake imagery? ...
222 - Lenten Practices
Christian Formation - February 14, 2024 09:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsIn the last episode, we discussed what Lent is, the history behind it, and and reasons why we might want to consider observing Lent. In this episode, we talk about some common ways to practice Lent, including fasting, almsgiving, and prayer. Join us for the conversation! Resources The Good of ...
221 - Understanding Lent
Christian Formation - February 07, 2024 09:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsAt Providence, we observe the church calendar in regard to Advent, Christmas, and Easter, however, the other pieces of the calendar we have missing from our church rhythms. In this episode, we take time to discuss what Lent is, the history behind Lent, and and reasons why we might want to consi...
220 - God's Love
Christian Formation - January 31, 2024 09:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsIt is easy to lose sight of or never really think about how much God loves us—who he's made us to be, how he delights in us, and how he really is our good father. In this episode, Andrew shares his experience of God's love in relation to the love he's experienced for his own children, and how hi...
219 - Can Men and Women Be Friends?
Christian Formation - January 24, 2024 09:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsOne of our members asked us to chat about the topic of friendship, and in today's episode, we ask the question as to whether Men and Women can be "friends." Disclaimer: This is not Providence Church's official stance, and the conclusions drawn by Ravyn, Nate, and Grace might be subject to chan...
218 - Honesty in Friendship
Christian Formation - January 17, 2024 09:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsOne of our members asked us to chat about the topic of friendship, and in today's episode, we focus on the idea of honesty in friendship. The rough definition of biblical friendship that we landed on in the last episode: Another level of doing life together. It is the definition of fellowship o...
217 - Biblical Friendship (with Grace Spafford and Nate Whisler)
Christian Formation - January 10, 2024 09:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsOne of our members asked us to chat about the topic of friendship, which isn't spoken about very often in the Bible. Join us as we try to discern and unpack a biblical definition of friendship. Rough Definition of Biblical Friendship we landed on in the episode (min 22:44): Another level of doi...
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