Formed by Jesus Podcast

Join our church as we pursue the way of Jesus through 9 practices. To learn more, go to: https://formedbyjesus.com/prayer

In Week 2 of our Formed by Jesus Family Prayer Guide, we’re helping your kids learn what it means to listen to God—even when it’s not an audible voice. ✨ Trey and Kids Director Juli Minahan walk through this week's practice, which focuses on listening prayer and the power of reflection. This week’s theme is drawn from Matthew 6:10 ("Your kingdom come, your will be done...") and modeled through th...

If the goal of prayer is to delight in God’s presence and develop deeper communion with Him, few of us want to settle for a one-sided relationship. At some point in our prayer journey, we’ll want to actually hear from Him. This is what Scripture calls discernment. And while prayer is about delighting in our personal relationship with God by sharing our hearts with Him, it’s also about learning His...

In this episode, Pastor Trey and Pastor Caleb recap the first teaching of our prayer practice.

Welcome to Week 1 of our Formed by Jesus Family Prayer Guide series! 🎉 This episode is for parents who want to teach their kids how to praise and thank God in simple, life-giving ways. Pastor Trey sits down again with Kids Director Juli Minahan to break down the first week’s practice: helping your children understand prayer as gratitude. In this episode, you’ll learn: - How to talk to your kids a...

It’s pretty significant that the one time we’re told the disciples ask Jesus to teach them something, they say, “Teach us to pray” (Luke 11:1). After everything they saw Jesus doing—preaching, performing miracles, healing, casting out demons—what caught their attention was the devotion and commitment Jesus seemed to have when it came to prayer. When Jesus answered his disciples’ request, the first...

Season 8 of the Formed by Jesus Podcast is here, and we’re diving deep into the practice of prayer—but this time, we’re not just talking to adults. We’re inviting your whole family into the journey. In this episode, Pastor Trey sits down with Passion Creek’s Kids Director, Juli Minahan, to unveil our brand new Family Prayer Guide—a weekly and daily resource designed to make prayer approachable, me...

In this powerful return episode, Jeremy Craig opens up about his life transformation—spiritually and physically—through fasting, focus, and faith. From a medically-required liquid fast to a Spirit-led journey of health and discipline, Jeremy shares how surrendering food led to gaining clarity, control, and deeper communion with God. Trey and Jeremy talk about the power of vision, the lies of moder...

Join our church as we pursue the way of Jesus through 9 practices. To learn more, go to: https://formedbyjesus.com/fasting In this inspiring episode of Formed by Jesus, Pastor Trey VanCamp sits down with Keith Rogers—an ordained minister and cancer survivor—to talk about the intersection of fasting, faith, and the voice of God. Keith shares his testimony of coming to faith at 40, battling cancer f...

In this honest and thoughtful episode, Trey sits down with Charlie Shorma, a faithful member of Passion Creek Church, to unpack his personal journey with the spiritual discipline of fasting. Charlie shares how he went from seeing fasting as a vague Christian obligation to embracing it as a pathway to deeper intimacy with God. What started as skipped meals turned into a sacred rhythm—a time to conf...

In this episode of the Formed by Jesus podcast, we hear from Rebekah, a homeschooling mom of three who shares how the practice of fasting has transformed her spiritual life, her parenting, and even her daily rhythms. She reflects on what God revealed through hunger, how abstaining from social media created more peace at home, and how fasting uncovered a deeper desire for control rooted in perfecti...

In this episode of the Formed by Jesus podcast, we sit down with Mark Speiker, a faithful member of our church community, to talk about his first real experience with fasting—not as a religious ritual, but as a spiritual practice. Mark shares his journey from growing up in Catholic traditions to embracing a deeper, more intentional walk with Jesus. We discuss the physical and spiritual tensions of...

Why Lent? Lent is a historical Christian season in the church calendar that’s been observed by the Christian church going as far back as the 3rd century. Lent marks the 40 days leading up to Easter, beginning with Ash Wednesday, as a time for repentance and prayer. During Lent we turn our attention on our sin to better prepare for the celebration of Easter. The primary way we do this is by fasting...

One of the sharpest and most consistent criticisms God gives against His people throughout the scriptures is the sin of neglect. As God’s people, the Israelites were chosen as a nation among nations to bring God’s light to a dark world. God’s people were always supposed to care for the poor and marginalized, and to bring the good news of God’s Kingdom to the lost around them. But rather than care...

One of the sharpest and most consistent criticisms God gives against His people throughout the scriptures is the sin of neglect. As God’s people, the Israelites were chosen as a nation among nations to bring God’s light to a dark world. God’s people were always supposed to care for the poor and marginalized, and to bring the good news of God’s Kingdom to the lost around them. But rather than care...

In this episode, Pastor Trey and Pastor Caleb recap Sunday's teaching on confessing your need. Fasting is hard because it’s a form of self-denial. We suddenly become aware of our weakness, frailty, and imminence. It’s a reminder that our bodies need sustenance to survive, and without food, we’ll eventually die. But just like our bodies need food for life, our souls need God. David knew this well w...

Fasting is hard because it’s a form of self-denial. We suddenly become aware of our weakness, frailty, and imminence. It’s a reminder that our bodies need sustenance to survive, and without food, we’ll eventually die. But just like our bodies need food for life, our souls need God. David knew this well when he fasted and pleaded with God in Psalm 69. As he denies his body food, he learns to confes...

Pastor Trey and Pastor Caleb recap the second teaching in the fasting practice.

Pastor Trey and Pastor Caleb recap the first talk on the practice of fasting.

In Psalm 63 David is a King on the run. His wealth, power, and possessions have all been stripped away and he finds himself in a desert, fleeing for his life while his own son tries to kill him. And yet, in this season of pain, David’s deepest longings are satisfied by God’s presence. Though most of us today won’t experience our lives endangered in a desert, we will find ourselves in seasons of de...

As we begin our fasting practice, we must first come to terms with the reality that most of us have a low view of our bodies and how they relate to our spirituality. Like the rest of the western world, followers of Jesus tend to either worship their bodies or treat them like an evil with desires that need to be controlled. And there’s some truth to this. Our bodies are both broken and redeemed. Bu...

In this episode of the Formed by Jesus podcast, we sit down with Grace, a member of Passion Creek Church, to hear her remarkable journey of faith, generosity, and trust in God. Grace shares how she went from having only $11.76 in her bank account to becoming a faithful giver and budgeter, experiencing God’s provision every step of the way. From stories of miraculous provision, like receiving a ful...

In this episode of *Formed by Jesus*, we dive into the heart of generosity with Brett Kuhn, a member of our church with a remarkable story. From starting a business as a teenager to reflecting on the challenges of giving with intentionality, Brett shares how generosity has shaped his life, faith, and family. We discuss everything from overcoming a scarcity mindset to the importance of secret givin...

In this episode of the Formed by Jesus Podcast, Trey Van Camp dives deep into the heart of generosity with guest Derek Powell. Together, they unpack what it means to live generously in a culture that often clings tightly to wealth, time, and resources. From stories of family, hard-learned financial lessons, and practical tips for a generous lifestyle, Derek shares his journey of learning to trust...

In this interview, we interview Spencer Heaton about his journey toward becoming a generous person.