About Spiritual Formation: An Invitation to Drawing Near
A conversation about spiritual formation, faith, and life in Christ by the Spirit.
kylestrobel.substack.com (https://kylestrobel.substack.com/s/spiritual-formation-an-invitation?utm_medium=podcast)
Special Episode: Folks Who Think I'm Wrong About Stuff
In this conversation, Kyle is joined by John Whittaker, who does the weekly podcast Bible in Life as well as The Listeners Commentary (which is an audio commentary through scripture). This episode is a special episode while Kyle plans out “Season 2” of the podcast. In this, and hopefully other special episodes, Kyle invites people who disagree with him on various topics about discipleship and spiritual formation to engage in a discussion about areas of difference and agreement.
Kyle and John engage in a dialogue about discipleship, spiritual formation, and the role of theology in the church. They explore the challenges of modern discipleship, the implications of the term “disciple” in the New Testament, and the importance of a robust theological framework for spiritual growth.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Conversation
01:37 Discipleship and Its Challenges
04:36 John's Background and Perspectives
08:26 The Role of Theology in Spiritual Growth
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8 Aug 2024
The Forgotten Doctrines of Spiritual Formation
In this final episode of the mini-series on forgotten doctrines of spiritual formation, Kyle explores the doctrine of sanctification. He highlights that while sanctification is not forgotten in the same way as the previous “forgotten doctrines,” it is often misunderstood and not properly grounded in scripture. Kyle emphasizes that sanctification is not a self-help project, but a work of God in us. He discusses the distinction between definitive sanctification and progressive sanctification, and the importance of ordering our understanding of salvation around Christ. Kyle also addresses the misconception that sanctification is solely about growth and emphasizes the need for a proper theology of holiness.
Books Mentioned:
Don Payne, (http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/already-sanctified/396671)Already Sanctified (http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/already-sanctified/396671)
Kyle Strobel, (https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/jonathan-edwardss-theology-a-reinterpretation-9780567402981/)Jonathan Edwards’s Theology: A Reinterpretation (https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/jonathan-edwardss-theology-a-reinterpretation-9780567402981/)
Kyle Strobel, (https://www.ivpress.com/formed-for-the-glory-of-god)Formed for the Glory of God: Learning from the Spiritual Practices of Jonathan Edwards (https://www.ivpress.com/formed-for-the-glory-of-god)
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Doctrine of Sanctification
06:23 Taking Sanctification for Granted
08:22 Reducing the Gospel to Justification
13:16 Definitive Sanctification vs. Progressive Sanctification
18:02 Sanctification as a Degreed Property
20:38 The Importance of a Theology of Holiness
22:36 Ordering Sanctification Around Christ
26:28 Walking by Faith, Not by Sight
29:16 Next Season: Spiritual Formation and the Church
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1 Aug 2024
The Forgotten Doctrines of Spiritual Formation: Infusion
In this conversation, Kyle discusses the doctrine of infusion as a forgotten doctrine of spiritual formation. He highlights the tendency in the spiritual formation discussion to be a-theological, and emphasizes the importance of theology being accountable to the lived experience of Christians. Infusion is the idea that true virtue in the Christian life comes from God and is infused into believers through the work of the Holy Spirit. Kyle explains that infusion protects Christian formation from Pelagianism and distinguishes between acquired virtue and supernatural virtue. He also addresses misunderstandings and misconceptions about infusion.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Forgotten Doctrines of Spiritual Formation
02:56 The Importance of Theology in Spiritual Formation
08:12 Understanding Infusion and Distinguishing Virtue
14:30 Addressing Misunderstandings of Infusion in Christian Formation
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
26 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
24 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 26 / 100
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