Christian Formation

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 church today, often without us even noticing. Join us as we break down where these concepts come from...

In this episode, we examine Jonathan Edwards’s 5 distinguishing marks of the Spirit. How do we discern if activity is from the Spirit? What should we be looking for? Edwards writes 5 marks that lead us to believe the Spirit is at work. We examine his 5 marks and discuss why that is helpful in our discipleship and church. Article here: https://www.onthewing.org/user/Edwards%20-%20Distinguishing%20M...

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 might lead to recovering joy in Jesus. Connect With Us providenceomaha.org | Instagram | Facebook Emai...

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 might be best for your child and your family. In this episode, we explore Classical Education with a Hy...

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 might be best for your child and your family. In this episode, we explore the topic of Homeschool. Conn...

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 might be best for your child and your family. In this episode, we explore Private School. Connect With...

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 might be best for your child and your family. In this episode, we explore Public School. Resources The...

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 on Church Buildings . Resources 12 Theses on Church Buildings by Marc Sims 312 - The Format...

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 formation@providenceomaha.org

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 formation@providenceomaha.org

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 Email Us formation@providenceomaha.org

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 | Facebook Email Us formation@providenceomaha.org

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 of Pride Sermon Pride Breakdown Instagram Post Connect With Us providenceomaha.org | Instagram | Faceboo...

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 it means to raise our children as image bearers of Christ. Resources 309 - A Vision For Parents (w...

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 theological position of believing that space forms us. Resources 266 - The Room Matters 109 - How to Co...

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 - Observing Lent Books The 40-Day Sugar Fast: Where Physical Detox Meets Spiritual Transformation The Good of Gi...

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 Discouraging World by Paul Miller Connect With Us providenceomaha.org | Instagram | Facebook Email Us forma...

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 formation@providenceomaha.org

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 Dr. Bruce D. Perry and Maia Szalavitz Wayfaring: A Christian Approach to Mental Health Care by Warren Ki...

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 we expect for our glorified bodies? Resources The Logic of the Body by Dr. Matthew LaPine Embodied Sou...

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 Commissioning? 164 - Creation (Genesis 1) 304 - Baptism Q&A Politics 250 - Our Public Posture 251...

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 of Christ’s work from incarnation to salvation to Ascension to 2nd coming  What happens if we miss each...

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 understanding of the gospel since being baptized? What if someone isn’t sure they fully believed at the ti...

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 us understand salvation ? Resources Used Definition of Sin Connect With Us providenceomaha.org | Inst...

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 different nature in relation to sin.  Join us as we break down each state— able to sin , not able not to sin , able not to sin , and not able to sin —and unpack what they r...