Christ in You: Conversations on Spiritual Formation

Reading the Bible can feel confusing, intimidating, or even discouraging—but what if the problem is how you’re approaching it?In this episode of Christ In You, Kendra and Kyler are joined by Pastor Joel Yoon to unpack what it means to read the Bible as a Christian. Together, they explore how Scripture is not merely a rulebook or a collection of moral lessons, but a unified story pointing to Jesus.They discuss common struggles with Bible reading, the difference between moralistic and gospel-centered interpretation, and how understanding the Bible’s redemptive storyline—from Genesis to Revelation—transforms the way we engage God’s Word.You’ll also walk away with simple, practical tools to help you read Scripture with clarity and joy—learning to see Christ on every page and allowing the gospel to shape your daily life.If you’ve ever felt stuck in your time in the Word, this conversation will help you approach Scripture with fresh confidence, deeper understanding, and renewed delight.Next Step: Try using the “Story, Meaning, Christ, Life” framework in your next time in Scripture. Ask:Where am I in the story?What does this passage mean?How does this point to Jesus?How does the gospel shape my response?Key Scriptures:Luke 24:13–35 (Jesus on the road to Emmaus)Genesis 3–11 (The fall and its effects)Romans 6 (Union with Christ)Recommended Resources:The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-JonesTim Keller on Gospel-Centered PreachingChrist In You: Conversations on Spiritual Formation is a podcast from Redeemer Presbyterian Church in San Diego, exploring how the gospel forms us in the everyday rhythms of life.Kendra Dahl is the Director of Women’s Ministry at Redeemer, and Kyler Wright is the Pastor of Spiritual Formation. Together, they host conversations with pastors and ministry leaders to help believers grow in Christ.To learn more about Redeemer and find additional resources, visit www.redeemersd.org

Repentance is central to the Christian life, but it’s also often misunderstood.In this episode of Christ In You, Kendra and Kyler explore what biblical repentance really is (and isn’t). Together, they address common distortions—like confusing repentance with shame, regret, or self-punishment—and reframe it as a gift of grace that leads to restoration, not condemnation.They discuss the difference between “courtroom guilt” and “family-room restoration,” why true repentance is marked by humility and joy, and how the gospel frees us to turn honestly to God without fear.If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re “doing repentance right,” or felt stuck in cycles of guilt without change, this conversation will help you see repentance as a pathway into deeper assurance, freedom, and growth in Christ.Next Step: Practice the 3 Rs of Heart Renewal using the “Weekly Work” pages in this Sermon Guidebook.Key Scriptures: Psalm 32Psalm 51Romans 2:4Romans 8:1Recommended Resources:The Gospel and the Heart (Sermon Series)3 Rs of Heart Renewal (Sermon Series Guidebook)The Westminster Confession of FaithWestminster Larger Catechism (10 Commandments start at Q. 98)Tim Keller's "All of Life is Repentance"Christ In You: Conversations on Spiritual Formation is a podcast from Redeemer Presbyterian Church in San Diego, exploring how the gospel forms us in the everyday rhythms of life.Kendra Dahl is the Director of Women’s Ministry at Redeemer, and Kyler Wright is the Pastor of Spiritual Formation. Together, they host conversations with pastors and ministry leaders to help believers grow in Christ.To learn more about Redeemer and find additional resources, visit www.redeemersd.org

Redeemer just began a new teaching series in the book of Acts this Sunday. In this follow-up to the series introduction, Kendra and Kyler are joined by Pastor Paul Kim to unpack some of the key themes and insights that didn’t fully make it into the sermon. Together, they explore how God is actively at work in his church, why Jesus remains at the center of Acts, and how the gospel continues to advance—often through suffering, not comfort.They also talk about how to read Acts wisely, including the difference between descriptive and prescriptive passages, and how to approach this series with a posture ready to be formed—not just informed—by God’s Word.Whether you heard the first sermon or are just jumping in, this conversation will help you engage the book of Acts more deeply as we walk through it together as a church.Next Step: Take a few minutes this week before Sunday to prepare your heart: ask God to help you receive his Word, not just understand it.Key Scriptures: Acts 1:8Acts 2 (Pentecost)Acts 9 (Saul’s conversion)Acts 16 (Philippian jailer)Luke 24:13–35Christ In You: Conversations on Spiritual Formation is a podcast from Redeemer Presbyterian Church in San Diego, exploring how the gospel forms us in the everyday rhythms of life.Kendra Dahl is the Director of Women’s Ministry at Redeemer, and Kyler Wright is the Pastor of Spiritual Formation. Together, they host conversations with pastors and ministry leaders to help believers grow in Christ.To learn more about Redeemer and find additional resources, visit www.redeemersd.org

We often assume growth comes from doing more or knowing more—but what if it’s about Christ being formed in us? In this first episode of Christ In You: Conversations on Spiritual Formation, Kendra and Kyler explore what it really means to grow as a Christian.They unpack how everyday life shapes us, why spiritual formation is more than a checklist, and how the gospel reframes growth as something God does in us. If you’ve ever felt stuck or discouraged, this conversation invites you to reconsider what’s forming your life.Next Step: Take a few minutes this week to ask: What’s forming me right now?Key Scriptures: Colossians 1:27–28; Philippians 1:6; 2 Peter 1:3–11; Philippians 2:12–13Recommended Resources:Robert Murray M’Cheyne Bible Reading PlanHeidelberg CatechismSpiritual Leadership by J. Oswald SandersThe Lord of Psalm 23 by David GibsonChrist In You: Conversations on Spiritual Formation is a podcast from Redeemer Presbyterian Church in San Diego, exploring how the gospel forms us in the everyday rhythms of life.Kendra Dahl is the Director of Women’s Ministry at Redeemer, and Kyler Wright is the Pastor of Spiritual Formation. Together, they host conversations with pastors and ministry leaders to help believers grow in Christ.To learn more about Redeemer and find additional resources, visit www.redeemersd.org