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Providence Church


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    282 - When the Lyrics Are Right

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 33:41


    What do you do when the lyrics of a song are gospel-centered and theologically accurate, but you believe the church that created the song might not necessarily be either of those things? In this episode, we discuss questions like, "Can we as Christians listen to music from churches who we believe might not have sound theology?""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 conscience?" (1 Cor 8)Tune in and submit any questions or feedback to formation@providenceomaha.org.Connect With Us providenceomaha.org | Instagram | Facebook Email Us formation@providenceomaha.org

    281 - When Life Isn't Fair

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 32:42


    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 Usprovidenceomaha.orgInstagramFacebookEmail Usformation@providenceomaha.org

    280 - Discerning Calling for Eldership

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 44:42


    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.ResourcesChurch EldersConnect With Usprovidenceomaha.orgInstagramFacebookEmail Usformation@providenceomaha.org

    279 - Harbor Church (with Trevor Nashleanas and Ryan Meyer)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 42:30


    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 Usprovidenceomaha.orgInstagramFacebookEmail Usformation@providenceomaha.org

    278 - Loving God or Money? Biblical Stewardship of Our Finances

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 31:26


    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 Usprovidenceomaha.orgInstagramFacebookEmail Usformation@providenceomaha.org

    277 - Ownership vs. Stewardship: Whose Life Is It Anyway?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 34:17


    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 Usprovidenceomaha.orgInstagramFacebookEmail Usformation@providenceomaha.org

    276 - Evidence for the Historical Jesus and His Resurrection (with Scott Olson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 57:42


    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.ResourcesThe Case for Jesus: The Biblical and Historical Evidence for ChristWesley HuffConnect With Usprovidenceomaha.orgInstagramFacebookEmail Usformation@providenceomaha.org

    275 - Holy Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 43:48


    In this episode, we dive into the significance of Holy Week—exploring its history, the key events included and their importance. We also reflect on the ultimate hope for our church family during this time, offering insights into how Holy Week can shape our faith in formative ways.Connect With Usprovidenceomaha.orgInstagramFacebookEmail Usformation@providenceomaha.org

    274 - The Necessity of Special Revelation (with Nate Christensen)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 41:27


    In this episode, we seek to show how as beautiful as general revelation truly is, it was never going to be enough. We needed God to specially reveal himself, and now that he has revealed himself primarily in Christ, we look to Christ and his word to define all things for us in thought and life.ResourcesThe Wonderful Works of God By Herman BavinckQuotes“When therefore, we review the whole terrain of general revelation, we discover, on the one hand, that it has been of great value and that it has borne rich fruits, and, on the other hand, that mankind has not found God by its light.”“In general revelation such objective teaching is adequate to its purpose. What God intends by it is to provoke man to seek Him, to feel Him out and find Him (Acts 17:27), and, not finding Him, yet be without excuse (Romans 1:20). But in His special revelation God has compassion upon man who strays about and cannot find Him. In it, God seeks man out and Himself tells man who and what He is.” p50“The central content of the special revelation is the person and work of Christ.” p50“Thus the whole revelation of the Old Testament converges upon Christ, not upon a new law, or doctrine, or institution, but upon the person of Christ. A person is the completed revelation of God.”  p77274 - The Beauty of General RevelationConnect With Usprovidenceomaha.orgInstagramFacebookEmail Usformation@providenceomaha.org

    273 - The Beauty of General Revelation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 32:51


    In this episode we seek to define and display the beauty of general revelation. The hope is that this episode would help us understand what general revelation means, see God's grand design in his creation, and recognize God's kindness in revealing himself to us.ResourcesVersesRomans 1:18-23Psalm 19Acts 17:22-31Romans 1:18-23PodcastsThe Knowing God PodcastFurther ReadingWhat is general revelation and special revelation?What Is General Revelation?"Divine Revelation: God Making Himself Known"Quotes“As a matter of fact, all of the works of God, whether of word or deed, are constituent parts and elements of the one, great, comprehensive, and always continuing revelation of God.” - Bavinck“Revelation, therefore, cannot have its final purpose in man; in part it passes him by and soars on beyond him.” - Bavinck“In the general revelation God makes use of the usual run of phenomena and the usual course of events; in the special revelation He often employs unusual means, appearances, prophecy, and miracles to make himself known to man.”“When therefore, we review the whole terrain of general revelation, we discover, on the one hand, that it has been of great value and that it has borne rich fruits, and, on the other hand, that mankind has not found God by its light.” - BavinckConnect With Usprovidenceomaha.orgInstagramFacebookEmail Usformation@providenceomaha.org

    272 - How to Listen to a Sermon

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 42:00


    The goal of this episode is to help encourage Christians to prepare themselves better to engage with God on a Sunday through the sermon.ResourcesChristian Formation Episodes109 - How to Come to ChurchHow to listen to a sermon:HumblyHungry/EagerlyExpectantlyThoughtfullyWorshipfullyConnect With Usprovidenceomaha.orgInstagramFacebookEmail Usformation@providenceomaha.org

    271 - What is a Sermon?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 37:39


    The goal of this episode is to help people see the power and gift of preaching sermons in the local church.Connect With Usprovidenceomaha.orgInstagramFacebookEmail Usformation@providenceomaha.org

    270 - Job's Blessed Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 39:05


    This episode seeks to help the Christian suffer well with hope and confidence in God's blessing. We often think of Job as the sufferer, but his story begins and ends with blessing. Even through the mess of the middle of his life, God's blessings prevail. This shows us that we too can believe in God's promises of blessing even through the valleys, however long they may last.ResourcesChristian Formation Podcast EpisodeExodusGod is FINISHING the work in you, he isn't finished - Jackie Hill Perry VideoVersesPsalm 422 Corinthians 3:18Philippians 1:6Connect With Usprovidenceomaha.orgInstagramFacebookEmail Usformation@providenceomaha.org

    269 - Ash Wednesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 35:49


    This episode serves as an introduction to Ash Wednesday, explains what it is, the history behind it, and common practices associated with it.ResourcesBooksThe Good of Giving Up: Discovering the Freedom of LentThe 40-Day Sugar Fast: Where Physical Detox Meets Spiritual TransformationChristian Formation Episodes103 - Why Sundays Matter for the Church 109 - How to Come to Church 221 - Understanding Lent222 - Lenten Practices018 - Observing LentConnect With Usprovidenceomaha.orgInstagramFacebookEmail Usformation@providenceomaha.org

    268 - Creating a Culture of Studying Scripture

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 26:45


    In this episode we seek to show how studying Scripture shouldn't be merely something we do at certain times, but rather a way of life.ResourcesImitate Israel's Culture of Studying ScriptureConnect With Usprovidenceomaha.orgInstagramFacebookEmail Usformation@providenceomaha.org

    267 - Why You Need Sunday School

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 30:59


    In this episode explain why people might need Sunday School and why they should participate in Sunday School at Providence.ResourcesMark Noll's The Scandal of the Evangelical MindConnect With Usprovidenceomaha.orgInstagramFacebookEmail Usformation@providenceomaha.org

    266 - The Room Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 40:45


    In this episode we seek to compel people that the room we gather in matters, and how we gather is both theological and spiritual.Connect With Usprovidenceomaha.orgInstagramFacebookEmail Usformation@providenceomaha.org

    265 - Fighting the Fear of Missing Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 32:33


    As our church family defines our vision as a church, it's easy to wonder if we are "missing out" by not doing what other churches in our city are doing. This same fear of "missing out" feeling can surface in our own lives as we follow the Lord's specific vision for our life.In this episode, we explore what it looks like to focus on the things that align with our God-given vision and pay no attention to those that don't—while embracing the freedom that comes with not having to do everything. RESOURCESLinden McKay - The Words You SpeakLinden McKay - Self Talk SwapsConnect With Usprovidenceomaha.orgInstagramFacebookEmail Usformation@providenceomaha.org

    264 - How to Achieve Your Vision

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 37:57


    In this episode, we discuss how to develop core focus areas, or specific values, to help you achieve the vision you set for your life.Connect With Usprovidenceomaha.orgInstagramFacebookEmail Usformation@providenceomaha.org

    263 - How to Develop a Vision for Your Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 39:10


    In this episode, we emphasize the helpfulness of having a clear vision for your life and talk through how to develop a vision and why that's important. We do this by using the vision for our church interwoven throughout the episode.Connect With Usprovidenceomaha.orgInstagramFacebookEmail Usformation@providenceomaha.org

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    262 - A Rule of Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 38:15


    New year means new goals; intense workout plans, fad diets, or schedule changes make up the average American's resolution list. This impulse to start fresh isn't bad. The problem is that most of these resolutions don't always stick, and more often than not they don't really help our characters. This podcast episode from a few years ago explores creating A Rule of Life, or a rhythm of life that allows you to abide in Jesus and be formed by God's Word and Spirit, instead of a classic resolution. Our past worship director, Gabe, and Andrew and Ravyn discuss what A Rule of Life is, why it's important, and some practical next steps to implement it. Connect With Usprovidenceomaha.orgInstagramFacebookEmail Usformation@providenceomaha.org

    261 - Goal Setting: Is it Biblical?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 28:14


    In this episode, we discuss if as Christians we should be goal setting, or if it is something that we shouldn't do so that we can "let go and let God." Join us as we discuss this together.Connect With Usprovidenceomaha.orgInstagramFacebookEmail Usformation@providenceomaha.org

    260 - Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 24:02


    In this episode, we discuss the song, "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing."In this episode, we follow along with our 2024 Advent Devotional and explain why we chose the song "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" to be sung throughout the third week of Advent this year.ResourcesPrepare Him Room Advent Devotional136 - The Importance of Hymns (audio)137 - Hymns Unraveled (audio)O Holy Night (audio)Come Thou Long Expected Jesus (audio)O Come All Ye Faithful (audio)LYRICSConnect With Usprovidenceomaha.orgInstagramFacebookEmail Usformation@providenceomaha.org

    259 - O Come All Ye Faithful

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 23:28


    In this episode, we discuss the song, "O Come All Ye Faithful."In this episode, we follow along with our 2024 Advent Devotional and explain why we chose the song "O Come All Ye Faithful" to be sung throughout the third week of Advent this year.ResourcesPrepare Him Room Advent Devotional136 - The Importance of Hymns (audio)137 - Hymns Unraveled (audio)O Holy Night (audio)Come Thou Long Expected Jesus (audio)LYRICSConnect With Usprovidenceomaha.orgInstagramFacebookEmail Usformation@providenceomaha.org

    260 - Come Thou Long Expected Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 26:37


    In this episode, we follow along with our 2024 Advent Devotional and explain why we chose the song "Come Thou Long Expected Jesus" to be sung throughout the second week of Advent this year.ResourcesPrepare Him Room Advent Devotional136 - The Importance of Hymns (audio)137 - Hymns Unraveled (audio)259 - O Holy Night (audio)LYRICSConnect With Usprovidenceomaha.orgInstagramFacebookEmail Usformation@providenceomaha.org

    259 - O Holy Night (with Steve Sarmiento)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 35:30


    In this episode, we follow along with our 2024 Advent Devotional and explain why we chose the song "O Holy Night" to be sung throughout the first week of Advent this year. ResourcesPrepare Him Room Advent Devotional136 - The Importance of Hymns (audio)137 - Hymns Unraveled (audio)Connect With Usprovidenceomaha.orgInstagramFacebookEmail Usformation@providenceomaha.org

    258 - Separation of Church and State

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 37:14


    In this episode, Ravyn and Andrew discuss the idea of separation of church and state. Connect With Usprovidenceomaha.orgInstagramFacebookEmail Usformation@providenceomaha.org

    257 - NE Ballot Initiatives and The Church's Role in Politics (with Nate Grasz)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 40:40


    In this episode, we are joined by Nate Grasz, Policy Director at Nebraska Family Alliance, to discuss the most recent 2024 Nebraska ballot initiatives concerning abortion as well as the Church's role in the political sphere. Other Episodes in this Series252 - Our Public Posture253 - Life and Sexuality254 - Generosity and Hospitality255 - Unified in ChristConnect With Usprovidenceomaha.orgInstagramFacebookEmail Usformation@providenceomaha.org

    256 - Seasons of Life (with Dusty White)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 41:14


    In this episode we examine the different seasons of life most people will experience. What are the ways that we can embrace each season (20s, 30s, 40s... etc), walk with God well in each season, and transition well from one season to the next? Join us as we unpack these questions together.Connect With Usprovidenceomaha.orgInstagramFacebookEmail Usformation@providenceomaha.org

    255 - Unified in Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 26:30


    In this episode, we look at what it means to be unified in Christ after a political election.Other Episodes in this Series252 - Our Public Posture253 - Life and Sexuality254 - Generosity and HospitalityConnect With Usprovidenceomaha.orgInstagramFacebookEmail Usformation@providenceomaha.org

    254 - Generosity and Hospitality

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 32:28


    In this episode, we look at two more foundational elements of our Christian faith: generosity and hospitalityHistorically, the church stands out because of its view on generosity and hospitality. However, how does this view impact our political engagement? Join us as we examine how these two elements play a part in our politics and in our daily discussions.Other Episodes in this Series252 - Our Public Posture253 - Life and SexualityResources078 - Giving Financially in Hard Times213 - Why a Giving Push? (with Jim Shaffer)Do not muzzle the ox2 Corinthians 8-9Connect With Usprovidenceomaha.orgInstagramFacebookEmail Usformation@providenceomaha.org

    253 - Life and Sexuality

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 41:48


    In this episode, we look at two foundational elements of our Christian faith: life and sexuality.Historically, the church stands out because of its view on life and sexuality. However, how does this view impact our political engagement? Join us as we examine how these two elements play a part in our politics and in our daily discussions.ResourcesThe Patient Ferment of the Early Church: The Improbable Rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire (book)167 - Is God OK with Some Sin? (podcast episode)

    252 - Our Public Posture

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 33:04


    How should we as Christians think about our public engagement with the world? There are many valid options, but one thing is certain: Jesus calls us to be a certain type of people, which is where he will be known. In the Beatitudes we see Jesus explaining what his people will look like in the world. However we vote and engage, the beatitudes must be exemplified in our public posture. Join us as we discuss this idea together.

    251 - Statement of Faith: Second Coming

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 25:30


    The Second Coming of Christ offers the hope of the life to come. What is the exact hope we find in the second coming, and how should we expect it? Join as we discuss this together.Resources From ProvidenceProvidence's Statement of Faith

    250 - Statement of Faith: Resurrection

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 35:23


    Resurrection is the great hope of Christianity. In this episode we see the Biblical understanding of resurrection and resurrection hope.Resources From Providence247 - Statement of Faith: SalvationDoctrines of Grace Episodes095 - Unconditional Election096 - Limited Atonement097 - Irresistible Grace098 - Perseverance of the SaintsReadingsProvidence's Statement of Faith

    249 - Statement of Faith: Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 31:47


    What is the church? And does the church really need to be in the statement of faith for all believers? In this episode, we seek to show the beauty and importance of Christ's body, the church.Resources From ProvidenceTrinity Series132 - God the Father: Trinity Series133 - God the Son: Trinity Series134 - The Holy Spirit: Trinity Series135 - Questions Over the TrinityDoctrines of Grace093 - Doctrines of Grace / Calvinism094 - Total Depravity095 - Unconditional Election096 - Limited Atonement097 - Irresistible Grace098 - Perseverance of the Saints100 - Debated Passages in the Doctrines of Grace Conversation101 - Q & A Over the Doctrines of GraceChurch Membership at Providence138 - Commitments of Church Members139 - Proclaim and Protect, Contribute, SacramentsReadingsProvidence's Statement of Faith

    248 - Statement of Faith: Sanctification

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 30:43


    What is the Christian belief of sanctification? What does it mean? Why is it important? And why should it be central to our faith and practice? Join us as we discuss the Bible's answers to these questions.Resources From ProvidenceDoctrines of Grace Episodes093 - Doctrines of Grace / Calvinism094 - Total Depravity095 - Unconditional Election096 - Limited Atonement097 - Irresistible Grace098 - Perseverance of the Saints100 - Debated Passages in the Doctrines of Grace Conversation101 - Q & A Over the Doctrines of GraceProvidence's Statement of Faith

    247 - Statement of Faith: Salvation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 29:59


    What do we believe about God's salvation of his people? There are many options for salvation, shalom, nirvana, bliss, wholeness, etc. Different religions teach various things, and most people assume a variety of means. In this episode, we seek to understand the Christian belief of how humanity is saved.Resources From ProvidenceDoctrines of Grace Episodes094 - Total Depravity093 - Doctrines of Grace / CalvinismTrinity Episodes132 - God the Father: Trinity Series133 - God the Son: Trinity Series134 - The Holy Spirit: Trinity Series135 - Questions Over the TrinityProvidence's Statement of Faith

    246 - Statement of Faith: Mankind

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 30:03


    What is Biblical anthropology? The world has always sought to understand humanity - our origins, our inner workings, our ethics, etc. In this episode, we examine the Christian understanding of mankind.Resources From ProvidenceDoctrines of Grace Episodes094 - Total Depravity093 - Doctrines of Grace / CalvinismTrinity Episodes132 - God the Father: Trinity Series133 - God the Son: Trinity Series134 - The Holy Spirit: Trinity Series135 - Questions Over the TrinityProvidence's Statement of Faith

    245 - Statement of Faith: Scripture

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 31:44


    All of what we have discussed in the first 3 articles is revealed to us in Scripture. Therefore, our view of Scripture is necessary for us to know God. In this episode, we seek to understand what Scripture is and its importance in our life.Resources From ProvidenceTrinity Episodes132 - God the Father: Trinity Series133 - God the Son: Trinity Series134 - The Holy Spirit: Trinity Series135 - Questions Over the TrinityProvidence's Statement of FaithOther ResourcesThe Gospel Coalition Article, "The Authority and Inerrancy of Scripture"

    244 - Statement of Faith: Holy Spirit

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 30:30


    Who is the Holy Spirit? How are we to understand His role in our lives today? In this episode, we see why the Holy Spirit is so important to the Christian faith.Resources From ProvidenceTrinity Episodes132 - God the Father: Trinity Series133 - God the Son: Trinity Series134 - The Holy Spirit: Trinity Series135 - Questions Over the TrinityProvidence's Statement of Faith

    243 - Statement of Faith: Jesus Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 32:28


    What is the importance of the Son of God, Jesus Christ? In this episode, we see why Jesus is central to the Christian faith and practice.Resources From ProvidenceTrinity Episodes132 - God the Father: Trinity Series133 - God the Son: Trinity Series134 - The Holy Spirit: Trinity Series135 - Questions Over the TrinityProvidence's Statement of Faith

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