Kyle Strobel
Kyle Strobel answers the question: What is spiritual formation? in four talks by focusing on the nature of the Gospel, the reductionistic mentality of current evangelicalism, the mistakes made in the spiritual formation conversation, and the power of God to form us into his image. These talks are richly biblical, theological, and are distinctively evangelical. If you want a robust understanding of spiritual formation, this is a great first step. These talks were a pastors retreat led by Strobel for the Evangelical Covenant Denomination.
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Part 1: The Gospel of Spiritual Formation
Part 2: The Formative Power of Communion
Part 3: Beyond Spiritual Disciplines
Part 4: Formation in Spite of Yourself
Impersonating Ourselves: The Truth About the False Self
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False Self: Part 1
False Self: Part 2
Real Self
True Self
Final Thoughts and Q&A
Nathan Shattuck
Cross Walk 2003 Conference
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The Cross and Discipleship Part 1
The Cross and Discipleship Part 2
The Cross and Discipleship Part 3
Dallas Willard
Church Staff Retreat 2004 (Unabridged)
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Church Staff Retreat Part 1
Church Staff Retreat Part 2
Church Staff Retreat Part 3
Blog Authors
Growing up, Kyle Strobel knew all the "right" answers. The Christianity he experienced in the church was reduced to theological precepts and moral codes. He tried typical spiritual growth formulas but faith remained stagnant, even stale. Sound familiar?
In Journey with Jesus, spiritual director Larry Warner guides us through the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius similarly to the way he's been leading people through them in person.