Teachings
The Journey & Our Affections | A Community of Resistance | Formed
Formation is a lifelong journey which requires us to shed burdens and sin, while fixing our eyes upon Jesus and his joy.
Honesty and Accountability | A Community of Resistance | Formed
Radical honesty, rooted in humility and accountability is essential for our personal formation and Jesus’ centered community.
Group Identity & Conviction | A Community of Resistance | Formed
Our group identity in Christ shapes us to live out His values through radical conviction, and removing the destructive shame in our lives.
Relationships & Attachment | A Community of Resistance | Formed
Relationships rooted in attachment—both to God and others—are the foundation of a community of Jesus followers.
Joy | A Community of Resistance | Formed
Joy is an essential component of a community of resistance for the formation of our souls.
The Resistance: A Rule for Our Souls | Formed
In order to resist the cultural norms and press into the way of Jesus, followers of Jesus should foster a rule of life which serves as a trellis for the soul to flourish.
The World: Culture in The West 2.0 | Formed
As we reflect on cultural norms like the idolization of feelings and hurry, we are invited to align our emotions and pace with the truth, self-control, and lifestyle of Jesus.
The World: Culture in The West | Formed
As we reflect on our environment, we are called to challenge the cultural ideals of comfort and individualism, embracing the transformative power of suffering and redirecting our focus from self toward glorifying God and loving others.
Your Past: Generational Sin, Upbringing and Trauma | Formed
Our environment and upbringing shape us deeply, but through Christ, we can break unhealthy cycles and live as new creations.
The Fall: Sin, Brokenness, and the Three Enemies | Formed
The formation of our souls is profoundly shaped by our environment—including the three enemies (devil, flesh, and the world) to deceive, tempt, and normalize sin.
Doing (Hands/Action) | Formed
Our soul includes what we do and how we act in our formation to Jesus.
Thinking (Left-Brain) | Formed
Our thinking (left-brain) must be grown as we seek to honor Jesus with our thoughts and desires, becoming more like Him.
Feeling (Right-Brain) | Formed
Becoming formed into the image of Jesus includes our soul—specifically our feelings(right-brain) primarily through the engagement of gratitude and relational joy.
Abiding & the Spirit | Formed
The source of formation comes from obedient abiding in Jesus through his Spirit’s power.