The Formed Podcast by Steel City Church

This is the last episode of our Happy Life series and today we are talking about the last beatitude: "blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake". Pastor Chris and Jacob unpack what this means and the implications for today's culture!

Peacemaking is the active work of restoring what brokenness has torn apart and reweaving God's shalom wherever He's placed us. Today's episode emphasizes seeking the peace of the city and committing to peacemaking steps in daily life.

"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God". In this episode Jacob and Chris talk about the partnership with God in the process of purity, the eternal aspect of purity, and the challenges of cultural norms. The Christian life is portrayed as a journey of walking every step with God, embracing openness and trust.

Jacob and Pastor Chris are continuing on in the series through the Beatitudes and today the topic is mercy. Mercy is the language of the Kingdom of Heaven but in many ways can be challenging for us to receive and give. In this episode they dive into the meaning of mercy and visit the story of the Good Samaritan to help us better understand and live this out.

This conversation delves into the concept of meekness and its significance in the context of the Sermon on the Mount. Join us as we talk about what meekness means and the impact of opposition and self-loathing. Meekness helps us gain right perspective as we understand importance and faulty standards. The key takeaway emphasizes living from the truth of acceptance and approval in Christ. Takeaways...

The podcast delves into the second Beatitude, 'Blessed are Those Who Mourn,' exploring the concept of mourning and the promise of comfort. Pastor Chris takes us to the story of Hagar, highlighting her how she was comforted by God in her mourning. Takeaways Mourning leads to comfort God's comfort is a response to genuine mourning

The conversation delves into the Happy Life series, exploring the concept of happiness and blessedness as defined by Jesus in the Beatitudes. Today's episode focuses on the theme of being poor in spirit and experiencing the grace of Jesus, drawing insights from the story of the Prodigal Son and its application to real-life experiences. Takeaways The Happy Life series explores the concept of happin...

In this episode of the Formed Podcast, Chris and Jacob discuss being formed for the commission. In Matthew 5:13-16, Jesus tells his listeners that they are "the salt of the earth" and "the light of the world." Join us for this conversation as we talk about what that means for us today as formed followers of Jesus.

Jump into this conversation about how God uses the spiritual practices to do the work of formation in us. Our posture is that of clay on the wheel of the potter, intricately shaped and sculpted by the potter.

Today we discuss the parable of the unmerciful servant from Matthew 18:21-35, emphasizing the importance of forgiveness and mercy in redemptive relationships. We explores the challenge of extending forgiveness, the contrast between God's mercy and human behavior, and practical ways to embody forgiveness in relationships.

This conversation delves into the theme of freedom in Christ and the obstacles to experiencing freedom: guilt, shame, and fear. It is for freedom that Christ has set us free! However, quickly into the Christian walk, we find ourselves disillusioned by our old ways. Join us as Pastor Chris lays out the process of re-acclimating to the freedom we have already been given.

The episode delves into the concept of being formed by being with Jesus, exploring the character arcs of Peter and John, their boldness, and the practical steps to be with Jesus. Join us as we discuss how being with Jesus helps form us for impact regardless of prior education or experience.

This week's conversation delves into the story of the rich young ruler and explores how we have been formed. So many things contribute to our formation: culture, upbringing, expectations, and so much more. How do we know we are being formed by the right thing? Join us as we step into the invitation to follow Jesus and leave the other things in the past.

Welcome to Episode 1 of The Formed Podcast by Steel City Church. In this first episode, Pastor Chris shares the story of Zacchaeus and the powerful truth we see at the starting point of spiritual formation. Join us as we explore the beauty of how Jesus meets us right where we are — on our own turf, in the middle of our story — and invites us into something deeper.