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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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In this episode, we continue our posture of discovery, tracing the theme of water throughout the New Testament to shape our understanding of baptism today. Rather than ending with a concrete definition, we’ll reflect on key moments that provide more insight into what baptism is specifically as we see it in the New Testament. We talk about hard questions like, "Does baptism save you?" and "Should an entire household be baptized if the leader of the household comes to faith?" Whether you'...
In this episode, we continue our posture of discovery, tracing the theme of water throughout the Gospels to shape our understanding of baptism today. Rather than ending with a concrete definition, we’ll reflect on key moments that provide more insight into what baptism is specifically as we see it in the gospels. Whether you're new to the Bible or a seasoned theologian, join us as we dive into the story. Connect With Us providenceomaha.org | Instagram | Facebook Email Us formation@provide...
What if baptism didn’t begin in the New Testament? What if the waters of creation, the flood, the Red Sea, the Jordan River, and more have been telling a deeper story all along? In this episode, we take a posture of discovery, tracing the theme of water throughout the Old Testament to discover how the Old Testament shapes our understanding of baptism today. Rather than ending with a concrete definition, we’ll reflect on key moments where water appears in Scripture, allowing them to reveal wha...
When various churches focus on the infant (infant baptism, baby dedication, and so on), why does Providence instead focus on commissioning the parents? This episode seeks to explain Parent Commissioning at Providence—what it is, who it’s for, why we do it, and how it impacts the church. RESOURCES Knowing God Podcast, Episode 41 (infant baptism)089 - Infant Baptism (with Kyle McClellan)090 - Believer's Baptism (with Bobby Jamieson)Membership at ProvidenceConnect With Us providenceomaha.org...
When we think of justice, we often think of fairness, punishment, or legal systems, but what does God’s justice actually look like? And why is it good news, not just for the world, but for each of us personally? In this episode, we take a deep dive into a biblical look at God’s justice. We explore how God's justice through Christ is beautiful, a blessing to us, and a reminder of how we should treat others. We also briefly address the tension that can arise when someone who has caused ha...
Why does a 1700-year-old statement of faith still matter today? The Nicene Creed isn’t just something we recite on Sundays; it’s a bold declaration that has shaped Christian belief for centuries. In this episode, we unpack the rich theology behind the Creed, exploring what it tells us about God, Christ, and his church—and why it’s still vital for every Christian today. Whether you're new to the Creed or have said it countless times, this conversation will deepen your understanding and connect...
1700 years ago, a Christian council was held that defined the church from that point forward. Does this meeting of Christian bishops matter today? What were they fighting over? Why is it astonishing that what they said is still affirmed by all Christians everywhere this many years later? In this episode, we seek to show a quick history and the overall importance of the Nicene Creed. Resources The Nicene Creed: What You Need to Know about the Most Important Creed Ever Written by Kevin D...
Jesus emphasized living in His Kingdom, Paul highlights justification by faith, James tells us faith alone won’t save us. So which one was right? Do we see three different gospel messages? In this episode, we explore how some passages seem to contradict each other, and how Christians should seek to reconcile these issues in the Bible. We believe the Scriptures are a united story about one cohesive gospel message, and we seek to show how we can believe that with complicated passages. Connect W...
In this episode, we invite Dr. Patrick Schreiner to discuss how to understand Paul’s use of the law in Galatians. How should Christians today think about the law? In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Patrick Schreiner to explore Paul’s often misunderstood view of the law in his letter to the Galatians. In the Old Testament, the law is described as a gift, delighting the soul (Psalm 1), sweeter than honey (Psalm 119:103), and guiding God’s covenant people (Exodus 20–24). But in Galatians...
In this episode, we invite Dr. Gregory Lanier to discuss the New Perspectives on Paul (NPP)—what the view is, its historical context, and its implications for understanding the book of Galatians. What are the New Perspectives on Paul? Should Christians today be open to a fresh look at Paul’s theology, specifically around "justification"? What are the dangers of this belief system? And how does all of that impact a church’s study through the book of Galatians? Join us as we discuss the NPP tog...
How can Paul’s letter to the Galatians 2000 years ago impact our church today? What’s the letter all about? What does it teach us? And what is our hope for spending the fall in Galatians at Providence? Join us as we kick off season 12 together answering these questions and providing an inside look to our fall sermon series. Resources Doctrines of Grace093 - Doctrines of Grace / Calvinism094 - Total Depravity095 - Unconditional Election096 - Limited Atonement097 - Irresistible Grace098 -...
In this episode, we discuss how discipleship is communal. Join us as we discuss this aspect of discipleship together. Resources Quotes"The mature Christian is almost impossible to offend." —Dallas Willard"A mature christian is easily edified." —Harold Best Connect With Us providenceomaha.org | Instagram | Facebook Email Us formation@providenceomaha.org
In this episode we see from Deuteronomy 6:4-9 that discipleship is intentional. We are always being formed into something, if we want to be formed into the likeness of Jesus, we have to be intentional in our discipleship. We will never drift toward Jesus, we must develop one another into disciples of Jesus. Join us as we discuss this aspect of discipleship together. Resources Developing Deep Disciples // Providence SermonConnect With Us providenceomaha.org | Instagram | Facebook Email Us ...
What should we as Christians do when the lyrics of a song are gospel-centered and theologically accurate, but the church that created the song might not necessarily be biblically sound? In this episode, we discuss questions like, "Can we as Christians listen to music from churches who we believe might not have sound doctrine?""Should we listen to music written by someone who was at one time a Christian but has fallen away?""What is our response as the local church body in addressing issues of...
In this episode, we discuss Psalm 73 and how it addresses the common question of, "Why do good things happen to bad people?" We also talk about our upcoming Psalms series and display how the psalms can give us practical counsel with the real issues of life. Connect With Us providenceomaha.org | Instagram | Facebook Email Us formation@providenceomaha.org
When we look at who is called to be an elder we look at: Character, Competency, Compatibility. In this episode, we discuss these three qualifications and explain why those are important to our team. Resources Church Elders Connect With Us providenceomaha.org | Instagram | Facebook Email Us formation@providenceomaha.org
In this episode, we highlight Harbor Church, a new church plant taking root in Sarpy County Nebraska. We sit down with Trevor and Ryan, Harbor’s co-planters, to discuss why church planting is important, as well as hear their story of God calling them to plant a church after 17 years of waiting. To connect with Harbor Church, check out their website here: https://www.harborsc.org/ Connect With Us providenceomaha.org | Instagram | Facebook Email Us formation@providenceomaha.org
In this episode, we will recap what Biblical financial stewardship looks like, and then we will address questions such as: What does it look like to love God and reflect his values with our finances? Is it wrong to want to plan ahead or make money in this world? How do we love God while also making smart financial decisions that can support our family? Join us as we explore biblical principles of financial stewardship. Connect With Us providenceomaha.org | Instagram | Facebook Emai...
In this episode, we dive into biblical stewardship—what it means, why it matters, and how it challenges the way we think about ownership. If God owns everything and is over everything, that means our time, talents, gifts, money, resources, (essentially everything) is his. Therefore, we are responsible to entrust those things to him to use for his purpose. Connect With Us providenceomaha.org | Instagram | Facebook Email Us formation@providenceomaha.org
The truth of Christianity stands or falls on the truth of the resurrection of Jesus. With Easter quickly approaching, you'll have a great opportunity to talk to your friends and family about the hope you have in Jesus' resurrection. In this episode, we'll look at the historical evidence we have that Jesus was, in fact, a real historical person, that Jesus did rise from the dead, and why we can have confidence that Christianity is true. Resources The Case for Jesus: The Biblical and Historic...
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