Christ Community Church - KC

theFormed.life

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Conversations to inspire habits of whole-life discipleship that equip you to more thoughtfully and consistently be formed by God’s word and God’s ways with God’s people. The Formed Life is a resource brought to you by Christ Community Church in Kansas City. This podcast also contains audio readings of our written blogs that can be found on our website at cckc.church/blog.

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TFL | Sacrifice, Deference, and Belonging–it’s worth the effort 11.11.2024 10:22

READ the written blog on our website: https://theformed.life/2024/11/learn-about-sacrifice-14/

TFL | How True Security Unlocks Sacrificial Giving 04.11.2024 8:26

READ the written blog on our website: https://theformed.life/2024/11/learn-about-sacrifice-13/

POD 038 | Horror and the Christian Faith: Insights from Kutter Callaway 31.10.2024 51:20

What can the horror genre teach us about faith and the human condition? On this episode of theFormed.life , we explore this intriguing question with Kutter Callaway, a professor from Fuller Theological Seminary. Together, we dig into the connections between horror, trauma, and theology, offering fresh perspectives on how these unsettling narratives can deepen our understanding of spiritual and exi...

TFL | A House Built for Hospitality 28.10.2024 12:13

READ the written blog on our website: https://theformed.life/2024/10/learn-about-sacrifice-12/

TFL | Cross-Cultural Sacrifice 21.10.2024 6:36

READ the written blog on our website: https://theformed.life/2024/10/learn-about-sacrifice-11/

POD 037 | Critical Theory and the Bible: Unpacking Modern Life with Dr. Christopher Watkin 17.10.2024 55:16

Introduction: Have you ever wondered what a biblical approach to Critical Theory would look like? In this episode of theFormed.life we explore this profound question with Dr. Christopher Watkin, an expert in modern European thought and the Bible. Dr. Watkin discusses how the biblical narrative offers a compelling framework for critically examining modern life, integrating science, arts, and person...

TFL BLOG | Finding True Self-Denial in Christ’s Glory 14.10.2024 7:42

READ the written blog on our website: https://theformed.life/2024/10/learn-about-sacrifice-10/

TFL BLOG | A Living Sacrifice Becomes Sacrificial Love 07.10.2024 6:04

READ the written blog on our website: https://theformed.life/2024/10/learn-about-sacrifice-09/

POD 036 | Embracing our Humanity in a Tech-Driven World with Dr. Felicia Wu Song 03.10.2024 46:57

Have you ever wondered how technology impacts your faith and daily life? In today's episode, we press into this question alongside Dr. Felicia Wu Song, a sociology professor and author of "Restless Devices." Expect to hear an in-depth discussion on our human tendency to humanize AI, the crucial need to question who benefits from our data, and how sensory experiences and imperfections ground human...

TFL BLOG | Sacrifice in the Public Square: Engaging Politics for the Flourishing of All 30.09.2024 5:06

READ the written blog on our website: https://theformed.life/2024/09/learn-about-sacrifice-08/

TFL BLOG | Sacrifice in Justice 23.09.2024 10:12

READ the written blog on our website: https://theformed.life/2024/09/learn-about-sacrifice-07/

POD 035 | Understanding the Secular Age with Dr. Andrew Root 19.09.2024 42:52

What does it mean to practice faith in a secular age? On today’s episode we explore this question with Dr. Andrew Root, a leading scholar in youth ministry and practical theology. Joining host Paul Brandes and Gabe Coyle, Andy delves into the profound cultural shifts in modern spirituality, influenced by philosopher Charles Taylor’s concept of the secular age. Discover how today's belief systems a...

TFL BLOG | Loving Sacrifice 16.09.2024 7:49

READ the written blog on our website: https://theformed.life/2024/09/learn-about-sacrifice-06/

TFL BLOG | God’s Extended Family and Her Vocation as Priest and Sacrifice 09.09.2024 7:00

READ the written blog on our website: https://theformed.life/2024/09/learn-about-sacrifice-05/

POD 034 | Gender As Love: A Conversation With Dr. Fellipe do Vale 05.09.2024 54:58

How should we understand and navigate the complex interplay between gender as a social construct and theological teachings, within the context of the broader biblical narrative of creation, fall, redemption, and new creation? Throughout the episode, Fellipe do Vale and the hosts dig into various aspects of this question, discussing how gender is understood in theological circles, the implications...

TFL BLOG | The Forgotten Discipline of Embracing Mystery 02.09.2024 7:52

READ the written blog on our website: https://theformed.life/2024/09/learn-about-sacrifice-04/

TFL BLOG | Peace in the Family of God 26.08.2024 6:06

READ the written blog on our website: https://theformed.life/2024/08/learn-about-sacrifice-03/

POD 033 | Practices for Navigating Faith and Politics - Part 3 22.08.2024 49:03

Welcome to theFormed.life podcast, where today we are discussing essential spiritual practices for navigating political engagement through a faith-driven lens. Emphasizing the crucial roles of fervent prayer, unity, and maintaining a non anxious presence amidst polarization, this conversation offers actionable insights. Learn how informed voting, prioritizing identity in Jesus Christ, and cultivat...

TFL BLOG | The Vocation of God’s Holy People 19.08.2024 5:12

READ the written blog on our website: https://theformed.life/2024/08/learn-about-sacrifice-02/

TFL BLOG | The Discipline of Sacrifice and the Cost of the Gospel 12.08.2024 9:39

READ the written blog on our website: https://theformed.life/2024/08/learn-about-sacrifice-01/

POD 032 | Navigating Politics: Postures for Public Engagement - Part 2 08.08.2024 43:28

Join us for part two of our three-part series on politics and government! In our previous episode, we explored key biblical principles for thinking Christianly about these topics, laying the foundation for today's discussion. Today, we examine the different postures Christians have taken to connect biblical principles with our modern political context, highlighting four primary approaches from Jam...

TFL BLOG | From Grumbling to Gratitude 06.08.2024 6:31

READ the written blog on our website: https://theformed.life/2024/08/gratitude-for-gods-creation-11/

TFL BLOG | Returning to Gratitude 30.07.2024 7:26

READ the written blog on our website: https://theformed.life/2024/07/gratitude-for-gods-creation-10/

POD 031 | Navigating Politics with Biblical Principles: Dual Citizenship and Faithful Presence - Part 1 25.07.2024 48:50

This episode kicks off a three-part series on "God & Government" with hosts Paul Brandes and Bill Gorman, joined by our Lead Senior Pastor, Tom Nelson. In this episode, we begin the conversation on how to live out our faith in the political world by unpacking key biblical principles. We'll explore Jesus' teachings, the story of Daniel, and what it means to balance our dual citizenship in God's...

TFL BLOG | What an Old T-Shirt Taught Me About Gratitude 23.07.2024 6:26

READ the written blog on our website: https://theformed.life/2024/07/gratitude-for-gods-creation-09/