Christian Formation

In this episode, we discuss how to develop core focus areas, or specific values, to help you achieve the vision you set for your life. Connect With Us providenceomaha.org | Instagram | Facebook Email Us formation@providenceomaha.org

In this episode, we emphasize the helpfulness of having a clear vision for your life and talk through how to develop a vision and why that’s important. We do this by using the vision for our church interwoven throughout the episode. Connect With Us providenceomaha.org | Instagram | Facebook Email Us formation@providenceomaha.org

New year means new goals; intense workout plans, fad diets, or schedule changes make up the average American’s resolution list. This impulse to start fresh isn’t bad. The problem is that most of these resolutions don’t always stick, and more often than not they don’t really help our characters.  This podcast episode from a few years ago explores creating A Rule of Life, or a rhythm of life that al...

In this episode, we discuss if as Christians we should be goal setting, or if it is something that we shouldn't do so that we can "let go and let God." Join us as we discuss this together. Connect With Us providenceomaha.org | Instagram | Facebook Email Us formation@providenceomaha.org

In this episode, we discuss the song, "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing." In this episode, we follow along with our 2024 Advent Devotional and explain why we chose the song "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" to be sung throughout the third week of Advent this year. Resources Prepare Him Room Advent Devotional 136 - The Importance of Hymns (audio) 137 - Hymns Unraveled (audio) O Holy Ni...

In this episode, we discuss the song, "O Come All Ye Faithful." In this episode, we follow along with our 2024 Advent Devotional and explain why we chose the song "O Come All Ye Faithful" to be sung throughout the third week of Advent this year. Resources Prepare Him Room Advent Devotional 136 - The Importance of Hymns (audio) 137 - Hymns Unraveled (audio) O Holy Night (audio)...

In this episode, we follow along with our 2024 Advent Devotional and explain why we chose the song "Come Thou Long Expected Jesus" to be sung throughout the second week of Advent this year. Resources Prepare Him Room Advent Devotional 136 - The Importance of Hymns (audio) 137 - Hymns Unraveled (audio) O Holy Night (audio) LYRICS Connect With Us providenceomaha.org | Instagram | Facebook...

In this episode, we follow along with our 2024 Advent Devotional and explain why we chose the song "O Holy Night" to be sung throughout the first week of Advent this year. Resources Prepare Him Room Advent Devotional 136 - The Importance of Hymns (audio) 137 - Hymns Unraveled (audio) Connect With Us providenceomaha.org | Instagram | Facebook Email Us formation@providenceomaha.org

In this episode, Ravyn and Andrew discuss the idea of separation of church and state.  Connect With Us providenceomaha.org | Instagram | Facebook Email Us formation@providenceomaha.org

In this episode, we are joined by Nate Grasz, Policy Director at Nebraska Family Alliance , to discuss the most recent 2024 Nebraska ballot initiatives concerning abortion as well as the Church's role in the political sphere. Other Episodes in this Series 252 - Our Public Posture 253 - Life and Sexuality 254 - Generosity and Hospitality 255 - Unified in Christ Connect With Us providenceomaha....

In this episode we examine the different seasons of life most people will experience. What are the ways that we can embrace each season (20s, 30s, 40s... etc), walk with God well in each season, and transition well from one season to the next? Join us as we unpack these questions together. Connect With Us providenceomaha.org | Instagram | Facebook Email Us formation@providenceomaha.org

In this episode, we look at what it means to be unified in Christ after a political election. Other Episodes in this Series Our Public Posture Life and Sexuality Generosity and Hospitality Connect With Us providenceomaha.org | Instagram | Facebook Email Us formation@providenceomaha.org

In this episode, we look at two more foundational elements of our Christian faith: generosity and hospitality Historically, the church stands out because of its view on generosity and hospitality. However, how does this view impact our political engagement? Join us as we examine how these two elements play a part in our politics and in our daily discussions. Other Episodes in this Series Our Publi...

In this episode, we look at two foundational elements of our Christian faith: life and sexuality. Historically, the church stands out because of its view on life and sexuality. However, how does this view impact our political engagement? Join us as we examine how these two elements play a part in our politics and in our daily discussions. Other Episodes in this Series Our Public Posture Life and S...

How should we as Christians think about our public engagement with the world? There are many valid options, but one thing is certain: Jesus calls us to be a certain type of people, which is where he will be known. In the Beatitudes we see Jesus explaining what his people will look like in the world. However we vote and engage, the beatitudes must be exemplified in our public posture. Join us as we...

The Second Coming of Christ offers the hope of the life to come. What is the exact hope we find in the second coming, and how should we expect it? Join as we discuss this together. Resources From Providence Providence's Statement of Faith Connect With Us providenceomaha.org | Instagram | Facebook Email Us formation@providenceomaha.org

Resurrection is the great hope of Christianity. In this episode we see the Biblical understanding of resurrection and resurrection hope. Resources From Providence 247 - Statement of Faith: Salvation Doctrines of Grace Episodes 095 - Unconditional Election 096 - Limited Atonement 097 - Irresistible Grace 098 - Perseverance of the Saints Readings Providence's Statement of Faith Connect With Us...

What is the church? And does the church really need to be in the statement of faith for all believers? In this episode, we seek to show the beauty and importance of Christ’s body, the church. Resources From Providence Trinity Series 132 - God the Father: Trinity Series 133 - God the Son: Trinity Series 134 - The Holy Spirit: Trinity Series 135 - Questions Over the Trinity Doctrines of Grace 093 -...

What is the Christian belief of sanctification? What does it mean? Why is it important? And why should it be central to our faith and practice? Join us as we discuss the Bible's answers to these questions. Resources From Providence Doctrines of Grace Episodes 093 - Doctrines of Grace / Calvinism 094 - Total Depravity 095 - Unconditional Election 096 - Limited Atonement 097 - Irresistible Grac...

What do we believe about God’s salvation of his people? There are many options for salvation, shalom, nirvana, bliss, wholeness, etc. Different religions teach various things, and most people assume a variety of means. In this episode, we seek to understand the Christian belief of how humanity is saved. Resources From Providence Doctrines of Grace Episodes 094 - Total Depravity 093 - Doctrines of...

What is Biblical anthropology? The world has always sought to understand humanity - our origins, our inner workings, our ethics, etc. In this episode, we examine the Christian understanding of mankind. Resources From Providence Doctrines of Grace Episodes 094 - Total Depravity 093 - Doctrines of Grace / Calvinism Trinity Episodes 132 - God the Father: Trinity Series 133 - God the Son: Trinity Seri...

All of what we have discussed in the first 3 articles is revealed to us in Scripture. Therefore, our view of Scripture is necessary for us to know God. In this episode, we seek to understand what Scripture is and its importance in our life. Resources From Providence Trinity Episodes 132 - God the Father: Trinity Series 133 - God the Son: Trinity Series 134 - The Holy Spirit: Trinity Series 135 - Q...

Who is the Holy Spirit? How are we to understand His role in our lives today? In this episode, we see why the Holy Spirit is so important to the Christian faith. Resources From Providence Trinity Episodes 132 - God the Father: Trinity Series 133 - God the Son: Trinity Series 134 - The Holy Spirit: Trinity Series 135 - Questions Over the Trinity Providence's Statement of Faith Connect With Us...

What is the importance of the Son of God, Jesus Christ? In this episode, we see why Jesus is central to the Christian faith and practice. Resources From Providence Trinity Episodes 132 - God the Father: Trinity Series 133 - God the Son: Trinity Series 134 - The Holy Spirit: Trinity Series 135 - Questions Over the Trinity Providence's Statement of Faith Connect With Us providenceomaha.org | In...

What is God? All of Christianity centers around the being of God. Therefore, before we believe anything else, we have to understand who the God of Christianity is. In our fist episode of season 10, we look at our belief of the Triune God and discuss what a Statement of Faith is for a church congregation. Resources From Providence Church Membership Episodes 138 - Commitments of Church Members 139 -...