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 | So you went from scientist to pastor? Please explain!
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READ the written blog on our website: https://cckc.church/so-you-went-from-scientist-to-pastor/ VISIT our blog: https://cckc.church/blogBy Nydiaris Hernandez-Santos
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READ the written blog on our website: https://theformed.life/2023/09/learn-what-it-means-to-be-a-witness-07/By Carrie-Lynn Rodenberg
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POD 016 | Exploring Same-Sex Sexual Expression in Romans 1 with Greg Coles
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Today's episode is a thought-provoking conversation on homosexuality with special guest, Greg Coles. We explore the theological aspects and cultural beliefs that influence the way marriage, singleness, and LGBTQ+ issues are discussed in the church. Greg shares his insights on the biblical understanding of singleness, challenging churches that prior…
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READ the written blog on our website: https://cckc.church/the-beauty-of-the-church/ VISIT our blog: https://cckc.church/blogBy Nikki Dieker
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READ the written blog on our website: https://theformed.life/2023/09/learn-what-it-means-to-be-a-witness-06/By Gabe Coyle
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In today's episode with Gabe Coyle and Nydiaris Hernandez-Santos, we dive into the transformative power of prayer and the significance of having a personal relationship with God. Nydiaris and Gabe share their personal experiences and reflections on prayer and how it has shaped their lives, from the importance of spending time in God's presence to t…
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READ the written blog on our website: https://cckc.church/maui-rebuilding-spirits-and-homes/ VISIT our blog: https://cckc.church/blogBy Caleb McLellen
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READ the written blog on our website: https://theformed.life/2023/09/learn-what-it-means-to-be-a-witness-05//By Christ Community Church - KC
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READ the written blog on our website: https://cckc.church/celebrating-work/ VISIT our blog: https://cckc.church/blogBy Paul Brandes
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READ the written blog on our website: https://theformed.life/2023/08/learn-what-it-means-to-be-a-witness-04/By Nikki Dieker
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READ the written blog on our website: https://cckc.church/a-prayer-for-runners/ VISIT our blog: https://cckc.church/blogBy Gabe Coyle
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READ the written blog on our website: https://theformed.life/2023/08/learn-what-it-means-to-be-a-witness-03/By John Daigle
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In today's episode we are diving into an overview of the compelling and complex book of Romans. Our hosts, Paul Brandes, Bill Gorman, are joined by special guest Dr. Douglas Moo, who brings his expertise as a renowned scholar and commentator on the book of Romans. Throughout the episode, our speakers reflect on their personal connections with the b…
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READ the written blog on our website: https://cckc.church/daniel-tiger-the-king-and-me/ VISIT our blog: https://cckc.church/blogBy John Daigle
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TFL BLOG | God’s Rescue Mission and the Witness of Scripture
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POD 013 | Romans Series Overview with Bill & Tom
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This episode, we are joined by Tom Nelson, our lead senior pastor, for an enlightening conversation about the significance of this powerful letter to the Romans. Bill and Tom discuss the shifting focus of the church over time and how Romans speaks to essential questions like: who Jesus is, how we're saved, and what it means to be human. They explor…
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TFL BLOG | Becoming a Witness to Jesus’ Rescue Mission
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POD 012 | Bible Translation: Exploring the CSB with Dr. Coover-Cox
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SHOW NOTES: Bible translation is an often misunderstood process which can lead to difficulties in choosing a translation that fits the needs of the reader. In today's episode, we have a special guest, Dr. Dorian Coover-Cox, who will take us on an enlightening journey through the world of Bible translation. We'll dive into the challenges, decisions,…
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READ the written blog on our website: https://cckc.church/drunk-on-beauty/ VISIT our blog: https://cckc.church/blogBy Nydiaris Hernández-Santos
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BLOG | Introducing the Christian Standard Bible
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POD 011 | Hope and Healing for Victims of Sexual Assault: An Interview with Justin Holcomb
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Trauma from sexual assault and abuse can disrupt our ability to have healthy relationships with God, family, and the world. It often causes us to perceive danger where it doesn't exist, can narrow our world, and limit daily peace. In this episode, Justin Holcomb discusses the sensitive issue of sexual violence, emphasizing empathy, vulnerability, a…
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BLOG | Five Habits of Lifelong Relationships
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READ the written blog on our website: https://cckc.church/five-habits-of-lifelong-relationships/ VISIT our blog: https://cckc.church/blogBy Nathan and Kelly Miller
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READ the written blog on our website: https://cckc.church/mercy-for-a-murder/ VISIT our blog: https://cckc.church/blogBy Brent Nelsen
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READ the written blog on our website: https://cckc.church/slow-me-down-during-vbs-week/ VISIT our blog: https://cckc.church/blogBy Paul Brandes
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BLOG | Three Things I Learned from Tim Keller
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READ the written blog on our website: https://cckc.church/three-things-i-learned-from-tim-keller/ VISIT our blog: https://cckc.church/blogBy Bill Gorman
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READ the written blog on our website: https://cckc.church/the-power-of-community VISIT our blog: https://cckc.church/blogBy Debbie Perry
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BLOG | Seeing the Word: An Introduction to Illumination
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READ the written blog on our website: https://cckc.church/seeing-the-word-an-introduction-to-illumination/ VISIT our blog: https://cckc.church/blogBy Kelly Kruse
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READ the written blog on our website: https://cckc.church/gods-face-is-toward-you/ VISIT our blog: https://cckc.church/blogBy Nathan Miller
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BLOG | Cultivating a Regular Habit of Forgiveness
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READ the written blog on our website: https://cckc.church/how-does-the-church-value-them-both/ VISIT our blog: https://cckc.church/blogBy Amy Franz
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POD 010 Cultivating a Mindset of Generosity - Paul Forbes
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Better Finances, Greater Impact: Cultivating a Mindset of Generosity SHOW NOTES: How should your faith intersect with your finances? On this episode of theFormed.life, we discuss the impact of financial mindset and posture, as well as the importance of implementing financial boundaries. We explore the tension around finances, reflecting on why peop…
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BLOG | The Other Half of Discipleship - Why We Learn Life-on-Life
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READ the written blog on our website: https://cckc.church/the-other-half-of-discipleship-why-we-learn-life-on-life/ VISIT our blog: https://cckc.church/blogBy Tom Nelson
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READ the written blog on our website: https://cckc.church/david-the-lords-anointed/ VISIT our blog: https://cckc.church/blogBy Andrew Jones
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POD 009 | Historicity of Resurrection Sunday – Dr. Blomberg
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From Skepticism to Trust: Testimony to the Reality of the Resurrection Did the Resurrection of Jesus really happen? What are the implications and evidence of Jesus' resurrection? On this episode of theFormed.life, Dr. Craig Blomberg, a renowned New Testament scholar joins our host, Bill Gorman to discuss the unique differences in the Gospel of John…
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BLOG | Five Things I Learned Studying other Religions
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READ the written blog on our website: https://cckc.church/five-things-i-learned-studying-other-religions/ VISIT our blog: https://cckc.church/blogBy Caleb Jenkinks
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READ the written blog on our website: https://theformed.life/2023/05/learning-about-generosity-how-to-wisely-be-generous/By Bill Gorman
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READ the written blog on our website: https://cckc.church/serving-with-jesus-mindset/ VISIT our blog: https://cckc.church/blogBy John Daigle
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TFL BLOG | How to Become more Generous with your Treasure
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POD 008 | Sleep, Rest and Renewal: God's Rhythm in Creation and Our Lives
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SHOW NOTES: How important is rest and sleep for renewal and spiritual growth? In this episode we discuss how God's design for rest affects all of creation, with sleep being a crucial element. Dr. Gayln Perry and Liz Nelson regularly work with patients who struggle with sleep concerns. They share their expertise, clarifying and addressing common con…
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BLOG | From the Ground Part 2: Bearing the Gardener’s Fruit
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TFL BLOG | How to Become More Generous With Your Time and Talent
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BLOG | From the Ground Part 1: God the Gardener
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TFL BLOG | Generosity as a Spiritual Discipline
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POD 007 | Addressing Sexual Brokenness: Clues to Healing Through Story and Curiosity
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Unwanted sexual behaviors are not random but reflect unaddressed parts of one's story. Dealing with these underlying issues can lead to wider stories of healing. In this podcast episode, we talk about bringing the problems, heartache, brokenness, and sin into the foreground, and get really curious about the origins of how that all began. And then, …
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BLOG | What if Jesus really isn’t dead? Now what?
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READ the written blog on our website: https://cckc.church/johnny-cash-is-a-friend-of-mine/ VISIT our blog: https://cckc.church/blogBy Nathan Miller
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READ the written blog on our website: https://theformed.life/2023/03/learning-about-solitude-solitude-and-nature/By Nathan Miller
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READ the written blog on our website: https://cckc.church/ashes-to-ashes-dust-to-dust/ VISIT our blog: https://cckc.church/blogBy Bethany Van Eps
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POD006 | Legalization of Cannabis: How Should Christians Respond?
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The cannabis debate is raging, with some countries legalizing it and others banning recreational use. In this episode of theFormed.life Podcast, Dr. Todd Miles joins us to discuss the legalization of cannabis and how Christians should respond. We explore a biblical framework, the different elements in cannabis, and some wisdom questions that can he…
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