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The goal of this podcast is to form disciples to live all of life with the presence of God, and we do this through conversations about theology, culture, and stories.

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United States

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The goal of this podcast is to form disciples to live all of life with the presence of God, and we do this through conversations about theology, culture, and stories.

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English

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Episodes

226 - Circumcision

3/13/2024
Why is circumcision such a big deal in the Old Testament? In Exodus 4, it seems as if God is going to take Moses’ life because of a failure to circumcise his son. Join us as we discuss why circumcision is so important for God’s people and what implications does it have for us today. Links - Sunday Exodus Sermons Bible Reading Tip - Write down different passages and / or questions as you are reading scripture. What comes to mind? How could that be connected? - Is the idea of circumcision used one or two times? No, it is used a lot. So, let's look at the stories that mention circumcision and see how, overtime, this idea is explained to us.

Duration:00:40:09

225 - Trusting God's Means of Salvation

3/6/2024
In this episode we seek to trace the theme of trusting God's means of salvation by looking at the ark in the stories of Noah and Moses. Links - Sunday Exodus Sermons Bible Reading Tip - Ask yourself, "Have I seen something like this before?" When you recognize a theme or similar story in the Bible. Then, rest in it. Meditate on it and what God could be saying to you.

Duration:00:32:30

224 - Fearing God

2/28/2024
In this episode we seek to trace the theme of choosing/fearing God, or choosing evil. From Eve in the garden, to the midwives, to prophets, to Jesus, we see choices for good or evil throughout the Scriptures. And we too have a choice - trust God or trust the snake’s deception. Links - Sunday Exodus Sermons Bible Reading Tip - Ask yourself, have I seen something like this before? When you recognize a theme or a strange story in the Bible. If someone is struggling in their awe and reverence for the Lord and choosing to please man, where should you start? PrayJust do the hard thingRead some helpful books on God's natureKnowing God Give yourself some time

Duration:00:31:53

223 - Pharaoh and the Snake

2/21/2024
In this episode, we discuss the snake imagery that spans the entire Bible and how it can better help us appreciate God's redemptive plan for history. Some questions we hit in this episode are: We also give insight as to why knowing biblical themes helps you better read and love to read your Bible. To learn more about Providence Church, check out our website.

Duration:00:39:14

222 - Lenten Practices

2/14/2024
In the last episode, we discussed what Lent is, the history behind it, and and reasons why we might want to consider observing Lent. In this episode, we talk about some common ways to practice Lent, including fasting, almsgiving, and prayer. Join us for the conversation! Resources The Good of Giving Up: Discovering the Freedom of LentThe 40-Day Sugar Fast: Where Physical Detox Meets Spiritual Transformation103 - Why Sundays Matter for the Church109 - How to Come to Church To find out more about Providence Church, head to our website providenceomaha.org.

Duration:00:27:00

221 - Understanding Lent

2/7/2024
At Providence, we observe the church calendar in regard to Advent, Christmas, and Easter, however, the other pieces of the calendar we have missing from our church rhythms. In this episode, we take time to discuss what Lent is, the history behind Lent, and and reasons why we might want to consider observing Lent in our personal lives this year. Resources The Good of Giving Up: Discovering the Freedom of LentThe 40-Day Sugar Fast: Where Physical Detox Meets Spiritual Transformation103 - Why Sundays Matter for the Church109 - How to Come to Church

Duration:00:24:21

220 - God's Love

1/31/2024
It is easy to lose sight of or never really think about how much God loves us—who he's made us to be, how he delights in us, and how he really is our good father. In this episode, Andrew shares his experience of God's love in relation to the love he's experienced for his own children, and how his suffering has shown God's love in greater ways.

Duration:00:28:45

219 - Can Men and Women Be Friends?

1/24/2024
One of our members asked us to chat about the topic of friendship, and in today's episode, we ask the question as to whether Men and Women can be "friends." Disclaimer: This is not Providence Church's official stance, and the conclusions drawn by Ravyn, Nate, and Grace might be subject to change as well. This is a conversation to get our minds thinking about how we define "friend" and how we steward friendships with the opposite sex. Listen to minutes 18–25 to hear where they potentially landed on an answer. The rough definition of biblical friendship that we landed on in a past episode: Another level of doing life together. It is the definition of fellowship of believers (breaking bread, gathering, offering wisdom), but added shared experiences, life together, and developed trust. To learn more about our church family, visit providenceomaha.org To submit a topic idea, email us at formation@providenceomaha.org

Duration:00:25:40

218 - Honesty in Friendship

1/17/2024
One of our members asked us to chat about the topic of friendship, and in today's episode, we focus on the idea of honesty in friendship. The rough definition of biblical friendship that we landed on in the last episode: Another level of doing life together. It is the definition of fellowship of believers (breaking bread, gathering, offering wisdom), but added shared experiences, life together, and developed trust. Further Study: "Show Me Your Friends and I'll Show You Your Future" sermon To learn more about our church family, visit providenceomaha.org To submit a topic idea, email us at formation@providenceomaha.org

Duration:00:26:26

217 - Biblical Friendship (with Grace Spafford and Nate Whisler)

1/10/2024
One of our members asked us to chat about the topic of friendship, which isn't spoken about very often in the Bible. Join us as we try to discern and unpack a biblical definition of friendship. Rough Definition of Biblical Friendship we landed on in the episode (min 22:44): Another level of doing life together. It is the definition of fellowship of believers (breaking bread, gathering, offering wisdom), but added shared experiences, life together, and developed trust. Resources mentioned: "Show Me Your Friends and I'll Show You Your Future" sermon

Duration:00:28:02

216 - City Groups (with Jourdan Fichter)

1/3/2024
At Providence, we have two main areas where we invest our time—Sundays and mid-week gatherings called City Groups, or families on mission. In this episode, our City Groups (CG) director gives an overview of the vision of CGs and the value of them for those who are in them or those who are considering a group. To get connected with a CG at Providence, click here to visit our website.

Duration:00:25:43

215 - Pursuing God in 2024 (with Jourdan Fichter and Madi Schultz)

12/27/2023
In this episode, we discuss how people in our church are looking toward 2024 and ways that we plan to live all of life with the presence of God this year. Books Mentioned in this Episode Waiting on GodThe Insanity of God: A True Story of Faith Resurrected

Duration:00:36:53

214 - Why was Incarnation Necessary?

12/20/2023
At Christmas we celebrate the incarnation, or becoming human, of the Son of God. In order for salvation to take place, the eternal Son of God put on flesh and became a man. But why is the incarnation such a pivotal and beautiful part of the Christian faith? Why did it have to take place like this? Was there another way God could save humanity without becoming humanity? We discuss these questions and more on this episode. If you have any questions or need prayer, please email us at formation@providenceomaha.org.

Duration:00:28:34

213 - Why a Giving Push? (with Jim Shaffer)

12/13/2023
At the end of every calendar year, most churches have a giving push. Why do they do this and what is the heart behind the giving push? Join us in this episode as we unpack giving together, asking ourselves the questions: To see the mission and vision of Providence and consider giving to this year's year-end campaign, click here: providenceomaha.org. For general information on giving, click here.

Duration:00:32:36

212 - The Millennium (with Daniel Bidne)

12/6/2023
In our last episode, we discussed our hope in regard to the second coming of Christ. But one of the controversial pieces of the second coming is the 1000 year reign of Christ, or the millennium. What is this millennium? What are the beliefs around when it is and what it is? How does that impact Christianity today?

Duration:00:36:30

211 - The Second Coming (with Nate Christensen)

11/29/2023
The goal of this episode is to help people realize the beauty, importance, and implications of the second coming of Jesus Christ. Why does it matter if Jesus returns? Why is that such an important hope? And why would that impact my life at all today?

Duration:00:29:43

210 - He's Coming Again (2023 Advent)

11/19/2023
We are releasing this week's episode early! We chat through what Advent is and how to help you observe Advent this season at Providence. To access the online copy of Providence's 2023 Advent Guide, click here: https://www.providenceomaha.org/hes-coming-again-2023

Duration:00:26:36

209 - Learning from our Past

11/15/2023
Our stories are incredibly influential on who we are and how we live today. But how do we deal with them? What’s the problem if we are unaware of pivotal pieces of our past? What happens if we are stuck in them? In this episode, we examine how to best learn from our past and yet not live in the past.

Duration:00:32:35

208 - Jesus, Lover of My Soul

11/8/2023
What is our primary view of Jesus? When we think of him, what comes to our minds? Does the vision of a groom immediately come to mind? Does that love of Jesus for my soul shape my view of Him? In this episode, we examine the love of Jesus from Song of Songs in order to help us see Jesus as the lover of our souls.

Duration:00:28:01

207 - When Christians Walk Away from the Faith

11/1/2023
The phrase "deconstructing one's faith" has been floating around recently. The term refers to Christians who rethink their faith and change previously held beliefs, sometimes walking away from the Christian faith all together. In this episode, we discuss how to engage with Christians who are slowly walking away or who decide to walk away from the faith. Join us as we discuss this topic together.

Duration:00:40:42