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Poem: Lord Jesus, I have nothing to give today, Except you. I have nothing to receive today, Except you. A perfect day. ~ Esther Huhn

On today’s episode, Bill and Paul share some exciting news about an incredible journey Christ Community Church is embarking on in 2026 called “With God.” This isn’t just another sermon series. It's a year-long, church-wide experience that invites everyone, from kids to adults, to engage with the entire story of Scripture from Genesis to Revelation. They discuss how this initiative will weave toget...

Poem: O King of our desire whom we despise, King of the nations never on the throne, Unfound foundation, cast-off cornerstone, Rejected joiner, making many one, You have no form or beauty for our eyes, A King who comes to give away his crown, A King within our rags of flesh and bone. We pierce the flesh that pierces our disguise, For we ourselves are found in you alone. Come to us now and find in...

Scripture: Moses and Aaron and his sons were to camp to the east of the tabernacle, toward the sunrise, in front of the tent of meeting. They were responsible for the care of the sanctuary on behalf of the Israelites. – Numbers 3:38 Poem: Struggling to fall asleep, I wrestle with tomorrow. How will the people respond? Will everyone cooperate?  Bone-weary from the enormous task That will greet me i...

Hosts Paul Brandes and Jacob Nannie consider the heart of the Advent season by exploring the question: "Where on earth does God live?" Centered around the upcoming Advent teaching series, "The Meaning of the Manger," the discussion journeys from the nativity scene and its connection to God's presence throughout Scripture.  The theme of God dwelling with humanity is traced through five key moments...

Hosts Paul Brandes and Bill Gorman sit down with Dr. Mark Yarbrough, president of Dallas Theological Seminary and a passionate advocate for helping people grasp the overarching story of Scripture. If you’ve ever felt lost trying to connect the dots in the Bible or wondered how individual stories fit into the grand narrative, this episode is for you. Dr. Yarbrough shares his personal journey from a...

Welcome to a special episode of theFormed.life podcast, where hosts Paul Brandes and Bill Gorman revisit one of their most compelling conversations with special guest Tom Nelson. In a time marked by political tension, division, and uncertainty, we dive deep into what it means for followers of Jesus to engage faithfully—and fruitfully—in the public square. This episode is packed with essential mome...

Introduction: Welcome to this episode of theFormed.life podcast! Hosts Paul Brandes and Bill Gorman dive into a topic that’s reshaping family life across America: youth sports. Once a casual backyard activity, youth sports has transformed into a $40 billion industry filled with high pressure, early specialization, and packed calendars. Drawing on Sarah Zylstra's expert insights and research, our h...

Introduction: On this episode of theFormed.life podcast, hosts Paul Brandes and Bill Gorman dive into the cultural phenomenon of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement, exploring why stories of romance and celebrity captivate us all. Joined by special guest Victoria Sawyer—a licensed professional counselor in Kansas City who is newly engaged herself—the conversation ranges from the whirlwind o...

Introduction: Welcome to theFormed.life ! In this heartfelt episode, our hosts Nathan Miller and Gabe Coyle are joined by Dela Beebe, Chief Operating Officer at Christ Community, for the final conversation in our special three-part series exploring the lead senior pastor process and position at Christ Community. Drawing from over 15 years of shared history, the trio takes a walk down memory lane,...

Introduction: Welcome to a special edition of theFormed.life podcast! In this episode, host Bill Gorman is joined by longtime colleague Tom Nelson and Gabe Coyle, who is currently the candidate for the next lead senior pastor of Christ Community. This conversation is part of a three-part series exploring the church’s pastoral succession process. Today, we take a deep dive into Gabe’s personal jour...

Introduction: Welcome to a special edition of theFormed.life podcast from Christ Community! In this episode, host Paul Brandes sits down with Tom Nelson, the founding and current lead senior pastor, and Kevin Rockman, current elder chair and chair of the succession task force, for an honest and insightful conversation about the church’s upcoming leadership transition. With over 37 years of dedicat...

Introduction: Welcome to theFormed.life podcast! In this special episode, we share a significant announcement in the life of Christ Community Church. After 37 years of faithful service, founding pastor Tom Nelson is preparing to pass the baton to a new generation of leadership. Joined by Andy Root and Gabe Coyle, the episode celebrates Gabe’s unanimous recommendation by the Elder Board to become t...