Why Community Matters for Spiritual Formation | Ep 38

Can we become like Jesus without deep, intentional community?In this episode, Brian Fisher begins exploring the third Key Element of Formation: community. Building on the themes of the Forgotten Kingdom, the Discipleship Dilemma, and the Formation Gap, he argues that spiritual growth rarely happens in isolation. Instead, disciples are formed through relationships marked by presence, acceptance, vulnerability, commitment, and shared purpose.Using an unexpected illustration from popular sitcoms like Friends, Cheers, The Office, and Parks and Recreation, Brian examines why these stories resonate so deeply with us. Beneath the humor lies a universal longing to belong to a community where we are known, accepted, challenged, and transformed.As Season 3 continues, listeners are invited to consider whether their current relationships are helping them become more like Jesus—and what it might look like to cultivate a deeper, more formative community.Join us online! Web: ⁠⁠soilandroots.org⁠⁠ Substack: ⁠ https://soilandroots.substack.com/