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Christian Formation
by Providence Church
The goal of this podcast is to form disciples to live all of life with the presence of God, and we do this through conversations about theology, culture, and stories.
Episodes
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347 - Resistible Grace
Main question here… How does one person accept the gospel and others do not? Can people resist the grace of God? Is God forcing us to believe in Him? Do all people have equal opportunity to believe the gospel? Join us as we unpack these questions and talk about Prevenient Grace, Effectual Grace,...
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346 - Who Did Jesus Die For?
We are highlighting the idea of Atonement (or "AT ONE MENT" : understanding how Jesus makes us AT ONE with God) and the different theological views surrounding this topic. In this episode, we discuss Universalism, General Atonement, and Definite Atonement. Our main question is, "What actually...
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345 - Conditional Election
In this episode we seek to explain the theological position of conditional election based on the foreknowledge of God of the future faith of his people. Is the idea of election biblical? Do all Christians believe in election? If so, what are the different views? (we focus on conditional election,...
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344 - Free and Able Will
In this episode we seek to explain the theological position that humanity has a free will that is able to choose or reject God. We ask: Are humans able to choose God? Do we have free will? If we believe in "total depravity," how do we understand the human will? Join us as we unpack this episode...
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343 - 9 Moments from the Last 9 Years
Providence is 9 Years Old! This episode looks at 9 moments over the last 9 years that shaped the church we are today. Connect With Us providenceomaha.org | Instagram | Facebook Email Us [email protected]
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342 - Sticky Teams: Keeping Your Leadership Team and Staff on the Same Page by Larry Osborne
"Learn the secrets to building and maintaining a healthy, productive, and unified ministry team that sticks together for the long haul." This episode reviews Larry Osborne's book Sticky Teams: Keeping Your Leadership Team and Staff on the Same Page, highlighting different topics from the book as...
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341 - Must I Follow the 10 Commandments?
"Must I follow the Old Covenant Law?" "Is it a sin to break the 10 Commandments?" "Can I follow some Old Covenant laws but not all of them?" In this episode, we ask the question, "Must I follow the Old Covenant Law?" Our hope is that we see how Christ has fulfilled the law and because of that, we...
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340 - Must I Support Israel?
As a Christian, do I have to support Israel? Why do some Christians believe that Israel must be protected, supported, and backed, no matter its decisions? In this episode, we seek to ask the question, "Is it a sin if I don't support Israel?" Join us as we unpack this idea together. Resources 168…
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339 - Did God Make a Covenant with Himself?
What is the covenant of redemption, and what does it reveal about God’s plan to save his people? In this episode, we explore scripture’s teaching on God's eternal plan. We’ll consider what this means for our salvation, our understanding of God’s character, our eternal security, and the depth of...
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338 - The Promise That Changes Everything: What is a Covenant?
What is a covenant, and why does it matter? In this episode, we explore the biblical idea of covenant and consider how theologians have defined this concept. We’ll see how covenant shapes our understanding of God’s relationship with His people, and how we can be eternally secure in Christ because...
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337 - Deliver Us (The Lord's Prayer)
In this episode we examine how to endure through the trials and temptations we all experience in our Christian life. What does it mean to face these temptations? Does God lead us into temptations? What is our hope through trials? We look at these questions and more to discern how to be a people…
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336 - Forgive Us (Lord's Prayer)
In this episode we seek to pursue a biblical understanding of forgiveness and its importance in the Christian life. Why does Jesus include forgiveness in the prayer’s petitions? How does our forgiveness from God correlate to our forgiveness of others? How do we forgive in different situations? We...
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335 - *BONUS EPISODE* Fall Preaching
We're releasing this bonus episode to give you a look at our sermon series this fall. A lot of our 2026 fall podcast episodes will coincide with the series, so be sure to join us on Sundays and during the week to be fully immersed in what God is teaching us through His word. This fall, we’re…
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334 - Our Daily Bread (The Lord's Prayer)
The goal of this episode is to consider Jesus’s teaching that we should depend on God for daily bread. Why is that at the core of Jesus’s prayer? Where did he get this imagery from? How do we live this out practically? Why does it feel so hard to live dependent upon his provision? We seek to find...
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333 - Your Kingdom Come (The Lord's Prayer)
In this episode, we’re diving back into our series on the Lord’s Prayer, focusing on a deeply profound phrase: "Your Kingdom come, Your will be done." How are we supposed to actually understand this? Is the Kingdom of God a present reality we live in right now, a future promise we're waiting for,...
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332 - Make Your Name Holy (The Lord's Prayer)
In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the Lord's Prayer, unpacking the powerful meaning behind the specific words Jesus chose. We explore how this prayer is beautifully crafted from a communal perspective—shifting our focus from "my" needs to "our daily bread." Join us as we continue…
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331 - The Lord's Prayer (It's Beauty and Power)
In this episode, we kick off a brand-new series on the Lord's Prayer, diving into its unique biblical contexts across the Gospels, from the disciples' direct request in Luke's account to its placement at the absolute center of the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew. Additionally, we explore the rich...
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330 - How do I Choose a Church?
In this episode of Christian Formation, we explore the deeply personal and spiritual process of "Choosing a Church." We discuss practical and prayerful strategies for discerning where to plant roots and find a church home. The conversation also navigates the difficult situations that may signal…
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329 - Growing in Virtues
What do prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance look like in the life of a believer? In this episode, we explore Saint Augustine's take on the four cardinal virtues. Discover whether Christians should intentionally pursue these traits and how to cultivate true, God-centered virtue in your...
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328 - Should We Prioritize Evangelism?
Should evangelism (sharing the gospel) be the top priority in the church’s mission, or just one important part among many? In other words, should evangelism take priority over social action, or are both evangelism and social action equal partners? In this episode, we are discussing what the…
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327 - The Rise of the Christian Edgelord
In this episode, we’re tackling a trend you’ve probably seen online but might not have a name for: the "Edgelord". We dive into a recent article from Joe Carter at The Gospel Coalition (link below) that explores how some Christian influencers are trading truth for provocative reactions and social...
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326 - You're More Theologically Liberal Than You Might Think
In this episode, we tackle the idea that you might be more theologically liberal than you realize. We’re looking at how our views on the Bible and personal experience have been shaped by history. We dive into the influence of Friedrich Schleiermacher and discuss how his ideas still show up in the...
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325 - "Is This the Holy Spirit?" — 5 Marks from Jonathan Edwards
How can you tell if something is truly from the Holy Spirit? How do we discern if activity is from the Spirit? What should we be looking for? In this episode, we explore 5 distinguishing marks of the Spirit from Jonathan Edwards. These insights help us discern what is genuinely from God and apply...
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324 - 3 Ways to Recover Your Joy in Jesus (from Charles Spurgeon)
In this episode, we address the reality of losing our joy in Jesus. We can feel stuck, apathetic, or look back to "better times" in our relationship with God. Why do we get into these situations? How do we get out of feeling stuck in our faith? Here are 3 considerations from Charles Spurgeon that...
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323 - Classical Education, Reimagined for Hybrid Learning
As more families in our church begin thinking about schooling for their children, we want to explore the different options—what they are and why families in our church have chosen them. Our hope is that these conversations are a helpful resource as you prayerfully consider what type of schooling...
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322 - Homeschool: What to Know
As more families in our church begin thinking about schooling for their children, we want to explore the different options—what they are and why families in our church have chosen them. Our hope is that these conversations are a helpful resource as you prayerfully consider what type of schooling...
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321 - Private School: Is It Worth It?
As more families in our church begin thinking about schooling for their children, we want to explore the different options—what they are and why families in our church have chosen them. Our hope is that these conversations are a helpful resource as you prayerfully consider what type of schooling...
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320 - A Conversation about Public School
As more families in our church begin thinking about schooling for their children, we want to explore the different options—what they are and why families in our church have chosen them. Our hope is that these conversations are a helpful resource as you prayerfully consider what type of schooling...
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319 - Ornate Church Buildings: Sinful or Significant?
Are ornate church buildings sinful? Are they better than meeting in a strip mall downtown? Are we as a church "missing something" by not owning our own church building? In this episode, we discuss church buildings and their impact on us as embodied creatures based off Marc Sims article, 12 Theses...
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318 - The Power of A Parent's Presence
In this episode, we listen to what kids said they love about their parents. Join us as we listen to these encouraging statements and discuss the impact of a parent's presence. Connect With Us providenceomaha.org | Instagram | Facebook Email Us [email protected]
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317 - The Value of Discipline for Children
In this episode, we discuss the value of discipline for our children while having some of your children join us for the discussion. Why do we discipline and what does that practically look like for some of our families? Connect With Us providenceomaha.org | Instagram | Facebook Email Us...
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316 - Praying with Your Kids
As we are spending time focusing on our prayer life this year, why is it important to teach our children to pray? What does it look like to teach our children to pray? What is our role as parents to model a prayer life to our children? Connect With Us providenceomaha.org | Instagram | Facebook...
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315 - Equipping Your Kids to Know God
In this episode, we discuss the importance of teaching spiritual disciplines and practices to your kids even before they fully comprehend the truths about God and Christ. Listen along as we invite kids in our church to join the conversation. Connect With Us providenceomaha.org | Instagram |...
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314 - Fears and Failures in Parenting
Parenting, like most things in life, is never perfect. We often have failures and fears that play into the way we parent and how we interact with our children. This episode addresses various failures and fears in parenting, and how the gospel speaks into those areas. Resources Judges :: The Sin…
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313 - Parenting 101
What is parenting? Why do we parent in the first place? What's God’s vision for parenting? In light of our upcoming parenting conference and recent questions from members in our church, we take this episode to discuss parenting 101—a biblical look at what parenting is, why we parent, and it what…
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312 - The Formative Power of Physical Space
Do we believe in the formative power of physical space? Do the items we have around us help shape and form us to fix our eyes on Christ? In this episode, we discuss the reasoning behind the new position of both the communion elements and the baptismal tank on Sunday mornings. We also discuss the...
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311 - Preparing for Lent
In this episode, we discuss what Lent is, the history behind Lent, and how to observe Lent this year. Resources Podcast Episodes 290 - Why You Should Know the Nicene Creed 289 - Nicene Creed - Why does it matter? (with Steve Sarmiento) 222 - Lenten Practices 221 - Understanding Lent 018…
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310 - Why Am I Dissatisfied With My Prayer Life?
A conversation around why we might be dissatisfied in our prayer lives as Christians and what routines to cultivate to help us to engage in a rich prayer life. Resources A Praying Life: Connecting with God in a Distracting World by Paul Miller A Praying Church: Becoming a People of Hope in a...
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309 - A Vision For Parents (with Trevor Nashleanas)
In this episode, we highlight a biblical vision for parents as it relates to our upcoming Parenting Conference. Resources 279 - Harbor Church (with Trevor Nashleanas and Ryan Meyer) Connect With Us providenceomaha.org | Instagram | Facebook Email Us [email protected]
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308 - A Conversation about Mental Health (with Dr. Matthew LaPine)
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Matthew LaPine to have a conversation about mental health, and how his work in this area has informed his view of how the church engages with the idea of mental health. Resources The Logic of the Body by Dr. Matthew LaPine The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog by…
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307 - A Biblical Theology of the Body (with Dr. Matthew LaPine)
Do our bodies really matter? Doesn’t God mostly just care about our souls getting to heaven? In this episode we seek to explore a Biblical theology of our physical bodies. Why did God create us with a body? What does it mean to have fallen bodies? How does Jesus redeem our bodies? And what should...
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306 - Our Listeners' Questions Answered
In this episode we seek to give relatively short answers to some big questions we’ve received over the fall of 2025. Resources Books Christ and Culture by H. Richard Niebuhr Center Church by Timothy Keller Podcast Episodes 142 - Should children sit through "big church"? 292 - Why Parent...
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305 - Why Santa Slapped Arius
Today, we’re discussing what Christians confess about God the Son through the Nicene Creed—who he is, what he’s done, and what he’s doing right now for our salvation. In this episode, we ask and answer questions like: What is the nature of God the Son? What is the importance of different aspects…
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304 - Baptism Q&A
In this episode, we discuss the following questions submitted by our listeners: Does baptism save you? When should someone be rebaptized? If someone was baptized as a believer but wasn’t fully immersed in water, are they baptized? What if a believer feels as though they've grown in their...
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303 - Sin... What is it?
In this episode, we continue our conversation around sin, humanity, and salvation. Last week we looked at the 4 states of mankind in relation to sin and salvation. This week we look closer at what sin actually is. Is it nature? Is it merely our actions? And how does understanding sin better help…
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302 - St. Augustine's 4 States of Man
In this episode, we explore one of St. Augustine’s most influential theological frameworks: the Four States of Man. From humanity’s original harmony in Eden to the tension-filled struggle after the Fall, Augustine explains our nature in relation to sin. Join us as we break down each state—able to...
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301 - Advent 2025
How do we behold and see the beauty in Advent when we talk about the same aspects of it each year? How do we not get tired of the tradition? This episode seeks to help listeners find the beauty in Advent, year after year. Resources Episodes 118 - Why Christians Should Practice Advent 162 - Why...
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300 - Reaching the Unreached
In this episode, we hear from one of Providence's partners about his own salvation story and how God transformed his heart to desire to reach unreached people groups around the world. We pray that no matter the call God has on your life, you see the need to preach the Good News to those around…
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299 - Should Baptism be a Requirement for Church Membership?
In this episode, we address our foundational question for this mini-series: What does baptism have to do with church membership? Should baptism be a requirement for membership? Are baptism and church membership two distinct commitments, or are they linked in the life of the church? How should...
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298 - Does History Prove Infant Baptism?
In this episode, we take a closer look at the claim that church history overwhelmingly supports a paedobaptist view. We find that while it’s true that infant baptism became the predominant practice for many centuries, the historical picture isn’t quite so straightforward. What did Christians...
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The goal of this podcast is to form disciples to live all of life with the presence of God, and we do this through conversations about theology, culture, and stories.
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