Episode Spiritual Formation
What do you think of when you hear the words, "You need to grow up?" What does it mean to be a "grown-up?" In our culture a big part of maturity is independence. An essential part of adult life is independence. That's why it's very confusing to our minds that in Christ, growing up is growing into complete and utter dependence on God. As believers growing doesn't make us need God less. In fact as we grow up in Christ, we need our Savior more desperately. This week on Discover the Word, spiritual formation director Shalini Bennett joins the group to share with us some spiritual formation practices that can help us grow in love and dependence on God.
Chapter 1
What does it mean to be a “grown-up”? In our culture, maturity is closely tied to independence. But as believers, “growing up” in Christ means we need our Savior more and more! In this chapter, you’ll learn practical steps to help you “grow up” with God.
Chapter 2
God is constantly shaping us to look more and more like Him. And one of God’s most effective tools is none other than His Word! In this chapter, you’ll discover how the Scriptures can play an essential role in your spiritual formation.
Chapter 3
Have you ever faced a moment when you realized there’s nowhere else to turn except to God? In this chapter, you’ll hear guest Shalini Bennett share her personal story about crying out to God for help and discovering He was there waiting for her!
Chapter 4
You’ve heard of “growing pains”? Well, spiritual growth comes with awkward and even painful moments, as well! In this chapter, you’ll hear the uncomfortable ways God brings us face-to-face with the truth about ourselves, in order to move us toward spiritual maturity.
Chapter 5
Growing up isn’t easy, but it’s necessary if we want to become spiritually mature. In this chapter, you’ll be challenged to take practical steps that move you closer to spiritual maturity.