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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BLOG | What Stephen King Has Taught Me About the Real World 06.12.2023 9:25

READ the written blog on our website: https://cckc.church/what-stephen-king-has-taught-me-about-the-real-world/ VISIT our blog: https://cckc.church/blog

TFL BLOG | Testing the Limits of Love 05.12.2023 6:28

READ the written blog on our website: https://theformed.life/2023/12/abraham-and-sacrifice/

POD 021 | Eyes of Faith: Exploring the Advent Season and Christmas 30.11.2023 26:25

In this episode of theFormed.life podcast, host Paul Brandes sits down with our on staff guest, Johnny Daigle, to talk about the Christmas season. Together they explore Christmas through the eyes of faith and how sacrifice can be a powerful spiritual discipline during the holiday season. They reflect on the stories of characters like Ruth, Zechariah, Elizabeth, Mary, Joseph, and the Wise Men and s...

BLOG | Waiting Well When It’s Hard to See 29.11.2023 4:45

READ the written blog on our website: https://cckc.church/waiting-well-when-its-hard-to-see/ VISIT our blog: https://cckc.church/blog

TFL BLOG | The Discipline of Sacrifice Changes Lives 28.11.2023 7:07

READ the written blog on our website: https://theformed.life/2023/11/the-discipline-of-sacrifice/

BLOG | Searching for Words to Pray 22.11.2023 6:35

READ the written blog on our website: https://cckc.church/searching-for-words-to-pray/ VISIT our blog: https://cckc.church/blog

TFL BLOG | Witness and Marginalized Communities 20.11.2023 5:30

READ the written blog on our website: https://theformed.life/2023/11/learn-what-it-means-to-be-a-witness-08-2/

BLOG | The Joy Of Prayer: 5 Ideas to Cultivate Joy in Your Prayer Time 15.11.2023 12:45

READ the written blog on our website: https://cckc.church/the-joy-of-prayer/ VISIT our blog: https://cckc.church/blog

TFL BLOG | Witness and Family: A Legacy of Faith 13.11.2023 8:21

READ the written blog on our website: https://theformed.life/2023/11/learn-what-it-means-to-be-a-witness-07-2/

POD 020 | A Body of Praise: A Conversation with W. David O Taylor 10.11.2023 40:51

What is the role of our physical bodies in the context of worship? Our guest, W. David O. Taylor, a theologian and author, shares insights from his book "A Body of Praise," which explores the various traditions around the incorporation of our bodies while we praise and worship. Join us as we uncover the invitation we have in Christ to bring our wholly integrated selves to our corporate gatherings...

BLOG | Where Can I Go With My Shame? 08.11.2023 5:41

READ the written blog on our website: https://cckc.church/where-can-i-go-with-my-shame/ VISIT our blog: https://cckc.church/blog

TFL BLOG | Witness and the Unity of the Church 06.11.2023 5:05

READ the written blog on our website: https://theformed.life/2023/11/learn-what-it-means-to-be-a-witness-06-2/

BLOG | Morning Walks with MeiMei 01.11.2023 5:51

READ the written blog on our website: https://cckc.church/morning-walks-with-meimei/ VISIT our blog: https://cckc.church/blog

TFL BLOG | Witness and Sanctification 30.10.2023 4:38

READ the written blog on our website: https://theformed.life/2023/10/learn-what-it-means-to-be-a-witness-05-2/

POD 019 | Exploring the Profound Impact of Music Therapy with Amy Wilson 26.10.2023 32:19

Exploring the Profound Impact of Music Therapy with Guest Amy Wilson Amy Wilson, a passionate music therapist with a unique career journey, joins us on theFormed.life podcast today. Amy shares her experiences working in the field of music therapy, highlighting the impact of music on individuals in various settings, including hospice care and behavioral health. In this episode, we get a glimpse int...

BLOG | Experimenting with the Disciplines 25.10.2023 6:45

READ the written blog on our website: https://cckc.church/experimenting-with-the-disciplines/ VISIT our blog: https://cckc.church/blog

TFL BLOG | Fish Hats are Beautiful 23.10.2023 4:35

READ the written blog on our website: https://theformed.life/2023/10/learn-what-it-means-to-be-a-witness-04-2/

What’s Happening in Our Made to Flourish Mission? 18.10.2023 5:53

READ the written blog on our website: https://cckc.church/whats-happening-in-our-made-to-flourish-mission/ VISIT our blog: https://cckc.church/blog

TFL BLOG | Witness Like a Child 16.10.2023 8:04

READ the written blog on our website: https://theformed.life/2023/10/learn-what-it-means-to-be-a-witness-03-2/

POD 018 | Understanding the Connection: Faith, Work, and Discovering God's Will for Your Career 12.10.2023 36:07

How should faith and work intersect? Today we have a special guest, Paige Wiley, joining us. Paige brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, having worked in various settings and ministries and now working within the team at Made To Flourish as the Associate Director of Engagement. In this episode, we explore the importance of understanding one's vocation and how it connects to our faith, as we...

BLOG | A Quiet Catalyst in the Arts 11.10.2023 5:57

What would it look like if we didn’t just observe culture but participated in its cultivation? What if, rather than critiquing or vilifying it, we became active participants; in redeeming it and creating redemptive work that influenced it?

TFL BLOG | The Unique Witness of Those Over 50 09.10.2023 6:56

READ the written blog on our website: https://theformed.life/2023/10/learn-what-it-means-to-be-a-witness-02-2/

BLOG | Hitting the Refresh Button on Grace 04.10.2023 8:05

READ the written blog on our website: https://cckc.church/hitting-the-refresh-button-on-grace/ VISIT our blog: https://cckc.church/blog

TFL BLOG | Embracing the Digital Mission 02.10.2023 7:21

READ the written blog on our website: https://theformed.life/2023/10/learn-what-it-means-to-be-a-witness-01-2/

POD 017 | Lessons from the Past, Insights for the Present: Church Governance and Its Relevance Today 28.09.2023 34:29

How are churches are structured and governed? Kevin Rackman and Tom Nelson join our host, Bill Gorman, bringing their extensive experience in church planting, architecture, and governance to the conversation. They explore the significance of accountability, the role of national denominations, the complexities of power dynamics, and the importance of checks and balances in church and business leade...