Praxologie

In this episode, Noah Ellenwood shares innovative discipleship strategies in Montenegro, emphasizing listening to the Spirit, embracing failure, and building authentic relationships to reach young people with the Gospel.

In this episode, we explored the vital role of spiritual formation and self-care in Christian leadership with our guest Rachel Davison. We discussed biblical practices, the importance of slowing down, and practical ways to nurture a deeper relationship with God.Sign up for an online Open Day at Moorlands College hereBooks we talked about:Trevor Hudson - Discovering Our Spiritual Identity: Practices for God's BelovedBob Burns - Resilient Ministry: What Pastors Told Us About Surviving and ThrivingRuth Haley Barton - Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual TransformationJohn Mark Comer - Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become like him. Do as he did.Peter Scazzero - The Emotionally Healthy Leader: How Transforming Your Inner Life Will Deeply Transform Your Church, Team, and the WorldTony Horsfall - Resilience in Life and Faith: Finding your strength in GodDallas Willard - The Divine Conspiracy: A Study of Spiritual Reality in Christian ThoughtFollow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram @moorlands_cee

In this episode of Praxologie we talked with Mike Severe, a professor of Christian Ministries at Taylor University, to discuss the intersection of mental health, trauma, and discipleship in youth ministry. We explored the challenges faced by at-risk youth, the importance of advocacy, and the role of youth leaders in addressing these issues.Resources:Seminar Recording: "Protecting the Mission - Breaking Patterns of Burnout"Youth Ministry on the Margins - Laura Widstrom & Mike SevereFollow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram @moorlands_cee

What does discipleship look like in a place where many Christians are first-generation believers? Sean talked with Ervin and Perry about cultural challenges in Croatia and practical strategies for local churches.Books we talked about:Building (not burning) bridges for the Gospel - Perry SteppUniqueness of the Concept of Witness in Lukan Writings within the Biblical Canon - Ervin BudiselićMisreading Scripture with Western Eyes - Richards & O' BrianFollow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram @moorlands_cee

We sat down with Abi Maguire to explore the profound impact of trauma on discipleship. We discussed the concept of flourishing in the context of faith, the challenges trauma presents to traditional discipleship models, and the importance of creating safe spaces for individuals to process their experiences.TW: If you had traumatic experiences in your life, make sure to take the time you need while listening to this podcast and to process this with God and a friend or mentor. We don't share specific details but discuss the impact of past experiences on present and future.Books we talked about:C.S. Lewis The Problem of PainA soon to be published chapter in a book by Abi MaguireFollow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram @moorlands_cee

In this episode of Praxologie, your hosts Kilian Spieß and Sean Smith, along with guest Landen Llamas, explore the theme of discipleship, particularly focusing on the training for godliness as outlined in 1 Timothy 4. We share practical steps for training in godliness, focussing on the teacher's heart and the communal aspect of transformation in Christ. We also touch on identity, belonging, and purpose within the church community, encouraging you to be salt and light in the world.Books we talked about:St Augustine - Instructing Beginners in FaithFollow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram @moorlands_cee

In this episode of the Praxologie podcast, Kilian and Sean talk with Gareth Crispin to explore the complexities of discipleship among young people, emphasizing the importance of family and church collaboration. Gareth introduces the symphonic church analogy, illustrating how different generations can harmonize in faith formation. The conversation highlights practical steps for youth leaders to bridge generational gaps and foster an intergenerational church community, ultimately aiming for a holistic approach to discipleship that nurtures young people's faith within both family and church contexts.Books we talked about:Gareth's article "How your church can be like a symphony orchestra" on Premiere ChristianityWhat colour is your parachute? - Richard Nelson BollesTogether with God - Dave BranonFollow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram @moorlands_cee

In this episode of Praxologie, Kilian and Tyler explore the complexities of faith formation and discipleship through the lens of the Old Testament. They discuss the importance of understanding God's character as portrayed in scripture, the challenges of interpreting biblical narratives, and the necessity of developing wisdom in discipleship. The conversation emphasizes the value of engaging deeply with Old Testament stories to foster spiritual growth and encourage others in their faith journeys.Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram @moorlands_cee

In this episode, Jacob Hash shares insights on effective discipleship, emphasizing the importance of transformation over mere knowledge, and introduces the Plan A program, which focuses on deepened discipleship through relational experiences.Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram @moorlands_cee

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.Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram @moorlands_cee

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 KingdomAlasdair MacIntyreN. T. Wright: five-act play analogyKevin J. Vanhoozer: Hearers and Doers / The Drama of Doctrine / Mere Christian HermeneuticsAndrew Root: Anxious about a Generation: Exploring a theology of well-being for young people. (youthscape.co.uk)Charles Taylor (philosopher) & Tim KellerFollow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram @moorlands_cee

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.Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram @moorlands_cee

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 White3 Big Questions That Change Every Teenager - Kara Powell & Brad M. GriffinResilient: Child Discipleship and the Fearless Future of the Church - Valerie Bell & Matt MarkinsMissional Rest: A Fusion Point Between Being and Doing - Tyler J. Patty & Sean SmithBeing God's Image: Why Creation Still Matters - Carmen ImesThe Deep Things of God: How the Trinity Changes Everything - Fred SandersFollow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram @moorlands_cee

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. Help us find and overcome barriers for discipleship by taking this survey.Lakoff and Johnson: Metaphors We Live ByAndrew Root: Anxious about a Generation: Exploring a theology of well-being for young people. (youthscape.co.uk)Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram @moorlands_cee

We're ending the season with a reflective episode in which Sean and Kilian talked about their highlights of Word Formed.If you're interested in the Bachelor's program, get in contact here.Partner with us in equipping youth leaders across Central and Eastern Europe by filling out this survey.Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram @moorlands_cee

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?If you're interested in our BA course in Applied Theology, contact us on instagram and through [email protected] this SurveyFollow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram @moorlands_cee

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.Help us to find and overcome barriers for discipleship by taking this survey.Watch the Discipleship seminar here.Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram @moorlands_cee

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. Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram @moorlands_cee

In this episode, Kilian and Tyler dive into the story of the Good Samaritan and explore it through the different lenses of biblical interpretation. Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram @moorlands_cee

In this episode, Kilian and Tyler are talking about the different lenses we can look through when we're reading the Bible.Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram @moorlands_cee

In this episode we talk about reading the Bible once again. Specifically, we will walk through more of the idea of biblical theology and use most of the time to walk through an example of using biblical theology to connect one passage to the rest of the Bible. Imagine, reading one passage with the whole Bible in mind…reading the whole Bible…it's possible…let’s get into it.Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram @moorlands_cee

Metaverses, Big Storys, exploring themes of the Bible. In this episode, Sean and Kilian explore how we can read the Bible in light of biblical theology. Sign up here for our upcoming eventsOnline Experience Day: March 20, 8:30-10:30Free Online Seminars - 16-17:15 CETMarch 25: Youth Ministry of the Future - Sean SmithApril 25: A Biblical Approach to Conflict in Ministry - Landen LlamasMay 13: Technology & Generations - Alex TománekRelated books:D. A. Carson: New Dictionary of Biblical Theology: Exploring the Unity and Diversity of ScriptureChristopher J. H. Wright: The Mission of God’s PeopleVaughan Roberts: God’s big picture: tracing the storyline of the BibleCraig Bartholomew & Michael W. Goheen: The Drama of Scripture: Finding Our Place in the Biblical StoryWatch what the Bible Project says about the big story of the BibleFollow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram @moorlands_cee

This episode, we introduce three bible reading practices:1. Embodied readings 2. In depth study 3. Devotional spiritual readings.We have a listener QA coming up….give us your questions now related to the Bible and formation! @formissioneuSources and recommendations:Reading Scripture with our SenseScripture and PsycheYou Are What you LoveEnjoying the Old Testament SeibertMeeting with God in ScriptureLectio365 app@formissioneu for question & answerFollow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram @moorlands_cee

In this episode we talk all things the Bible…how we have read it in the past, different ways to read it and some historical views.Books we talked about:Vanhoozer: Mere Christian Hermeneutics: Transfiguring What It Means to Read the Bible TheologicallyCharry: By the Renewing of Your Minds: The Pastoral Function of Christian DoctrineFind more bible reading practicesForMission College Experience Day: February 20, 8:30-10:30, online, register hereFollow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram @moorlands_cee

It's 2025 and we're back! We broke down and explored Landen's talk on rhythms and habits and how this can transform our spiritual life. JV Stories PodcastFollow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram @moorlands_cee

Tyler's session "My Strange and Sacred Bible" at the Word-Formed Conference was about being honest in our approach to God in His Word. In this episode, je walks us through the intention of this session.Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram @moorlands_cee

This week, Landen Llamas shares his thoughts on different ways of engaging with God, based on his talk at Josiah Venture's Fall Conference. We apologise for the quality of the audio. Unfortunately, there was an error in post-production.Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram @moorlands_cee

How can we be aware of what is going on around us and in the Bible? This episode is discusses selective attention in the realm of the Bible. Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram @moorlands_cee

Do you get distracted? Are you sometimes just not motivated? Are the people in your ministry more interested in their phone than in their Bible? If you have ever asked these questions to yourself, then this season is for you. This season is called “Word-Formed” and is all about two things: 1. You growing in your own reading of the Bible. 2. Knowing how you can equip others in your ministry to grow in bible study skills. In this episode, we look at our relationship with the Bible.Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram @moorlands_cee

This last episode of season 3 is all about your questions about Serving Missionally: Your Knowledge Toolkit for Success.We would like to improve the quality of PRAXOLOGIE and invite you to give us your feedback this 5 min survey: https://forms.office.com/e/QWy0nzXQctFollow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram @moorlands_cee

This episode, we invited missionary and coach Ben Robertson (@ben_the_coach) to reflect with us on the role of coaching in discipleship.We would like to improve the quality of PRAXOLOGIE and invite you to give us your feedback this 5 min survey: https://forms.office.com/e/QWy0nzXQctFollow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram @moorlands_cee

Picking up the speech acts theme from last episode, Sean and Tyler explore how that leads us into obedience in our ministries.Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram @moorlands_cee

Words are spoken and sometimes only thought. Words shape reality. In this episode, Sean and Tyler discuss the usage of words and how they define our ministry.Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram @moorlands_cee

In the newest episode of PRAXOLOGIE, Sean and Tyler talk about the idea of intent versus impact and use it to form an evaluative tool for ourselves in ministry.Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram @moorlands_cee

In the newest episode of PRAXOLOGIE Sean and Tyler discuss rhythms of work and rest and how both fuel into the way we lead others healthily.Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram @moorlands_cee

This episode of PRAXOLOGIE focusses on the role of emotions in ministry and mission and how to handle them.Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram @moorlands_cee

This is the second episode of Your Knowledge Toolkit for Success: Leading Anxious Generations.Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram @moorlands_cee

Welcome to the Praxologie podcast where theology fuels the mission of the church. We hope our recent Q&A was just delightful for you and we hope it was exhilarating to your mind to help you think biblically, reflect theologically, and act missionally. On today’s episode we take a turn in our series Serving Missionally: Your Knowledge Toolkit to Success toward mental health. In this episode we limit to Generation Z and Generation Alpha on the growing issue of anxiety and how to lead them.Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram @moorlands_cee

Tyler and Landen answer some of the questions about the first 10 episodes of this season.Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram @moorlands_cee

Often prophetic or spontaneous leadership and structured or planning leadership do not go well together. Why is that and what are ways they actually could be combined in ministry? In this episode, Sean and ForMission College graduate and Praxologie co-producer Kilian Spieß try to find an answer to those questions.Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram @moorlands_cee

What impact could the younger generation have on the life of your church and how can you help them lead? In this episode, Sean invites Dora Klauz, Research Assistant for the Josiah Venture Research Institute, to discuss how to lead young people and how to enable them for leadership.Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram @moorlands_cee

What are your New Year's resolutions? Are they helpful and how did Paul make goals for his ministry? Instead of setting a new resolution this year, we wonder about challenging our own assumptions about authority and power and reflecting on how we use the authority and power we have in the spheres that God has granted. We wonder what it would be like if we set a new year’s goal to embrace our limits.Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram @moorlands_cee

In the Christmas episode of PRAXOLOGIE, Sean and Tyler examine all of Luke chapter 2 looking for the relationship of authority and power related to Jesus. Then after a festive lightning round they will get practical and see what we can learn from Luke 2 on our own relating to authority and power in this season.Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram @moorlands_cee

In this episode, Sean welcomes a special guest and both continue their discussion of  biblical approaches to authority, power, and how to use it wisely.Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram @moorlands_cee

In this episode, Sean welcomes a special guest and both discuss biblical approaches to authority.Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram @moorlands_cee

All believers have been granted authority by Jesus in the Great Commission but how does this relate to people and processes on teams? Authority is often an issue that creates division instead of building up. Sean and Tyler examine how to think about biblical authority that leads to encouragement and empowerment rather than guilt and shame dynamics. Sources: These are referenced with some being suggestions from Kilian, producer of this episode who did his undergraduate dissertation on a related topic.Cormack, D., - Team Spirit: People Working with People. Frost, M. & Hirsch, A., - The Shaping of Things to Come: Innovation and Mission for the 21st Century Church.Hardy, A. R. & Foster, K. - Body and Blood: The Body of Christ in the Life of the Community. Hardy, A. & Yarnell, D. - Missional Discipleship After Christendom. Hull, B. - The Disciple-making Pastor: Leading Others to the Journey of Faith. Jagelman, I. - The Empowered Church: Releasing Ministry Through Effective Leadership. Fair, I. A. - Leadership in the Kingdom: Sensitive Strategies for the Church in a Changing World.Lokkesmoe, R. - Paul And His Team: What The Early Churche Can Teach Us About Leadership And Influence.Mancini, W. - Church Unique - How Missional Leaders Cast Vision, capture culture, and create movement.Newman, P. M. -  A Biblical Approach To Church Leadership.Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram @moorlands_cee

What do good ministry teams do? What do they focus on? How do people and processes relate and contribute to a healthy and thriving team culture? Sean and Tyler discuss these questions and more on the way to introducing use of authority in teams.Mac Lake Leading Others Training GuideRyan Hartwig and Warren Bird Teams That Thrive Barry Posner The Leadership ChallengeDownload the European prospectus hereFollow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram @moorlands_cee

In this episode, Sean and Tyler take the journey to cross the bridge from leading yourself to how this helps lead others well. Leading others involves sharing attention with them, best done when we walk in step with the Spirit, including in our pursuit of what people mean when they say “self care.” The episode concludes with introducing the Leadership Challenge framework, with emphasis on encouraging the heart of others. Resources: Eleonore Stump Wandering in DarknessThomas H. McCall Analytic Christology and the Theological Interpretation of the New TestamentEd Catmull Creativity, IncJames Kouzes and Barry Posner The Leadership Challenge Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram @moorlands_cee

Welcome back to the 3rd Season of Praxologie! We all lead others but how do we lead ourselves? How does intentional self leadership affect how we missionally lead others? In this episode, Sean and Tyler discuss what leadership is, how it is used in theology, and how we can integrate both to lead ourselves.Thanks for listening in!Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram @moorlands_cee

In the final episode of the season, Sean and Tyler take on listener questions related to issues in spiritual formation such as the Spirit and failure, suffering and growth, and holistic Gospel sharing to adults. Sean also asks a bonus question about ChatGPT and spiritual formation. Is it useful or harmful for growth? As a summer send off, they conclude with a prayer for practicing Christian doctrine. Sources:Liturgical Mission by Winfield BevinsPracticing Christian Doctrine by Beth Felker JonesFollow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram @moorlands_cee