Category: Spiritual Formation
The Joy of Endurance
In this episode, Pastors Whit George and Ethan Vanse unpack James 1:2–12 and the true meaning of faith, doubt, and joy through endurance. Check it Out: The letter of James was written to first-generation Christians—men and women who didn’t grow up in a Christian culture, who didn’t have shelves of devotionals, or a long tradition…
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Settled in Christ: Identity Lessons from James 1:1
In this episode, Pastors Whit George and Angela Ekstrum explore James 1, identity in Christ vs. cultural identity, the authority of Scripture, and the power of community in forming us. Check it Out: The Context of James’ Letter James writes into a unique cultural and historical moment. His letter predates the gospels, addressing the earliest…
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Find Your Place to Serve: Why the Church Needs You
If you’ve ever wondered where you fit in the church, you’re not alone. So many of us want to be a part of something bigger than ourselves—but we aren’t sure where to start. We feel the tug to serve, to contribute, to move from the sidelines into the heart of what God is doing. But…
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From Compromise to Community: The Invitation of Judges
In this episode, Whit George and Angela Ekstrum what the book of Judges shows us about the state of our hearts and the faithfulness of God. Check it Out! What Do We Do With a Book Like Judges? Let’s be honest—Judges is one of those books in the Bible that makes you pause and say,…
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Sanctification: The Forgotten Half of Salvation
We often frame salvation around a single emotional moment: Did you pray the prayer? But that question doesn’t show up in Scripture. In this episode, Pastors Whit and Lee explore justification and sanctification and how God is not just after our destination; He’s after our transformation. In the story of Scripture—from Genesis to Revelation—we see…
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Justification: A Finished Work You Can Live In
Have you ever felt like what Jesus accomplished is real—but somehow out of reach? You believe in His finished work, yet it feels like it sits in some invisible world you just can’t access. If that’s you, you’re not alone. And the good news? There’s a way to step into the reality of that finished…
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Week 16: Good Friday | Pray Through the Gospel of Mark
Welcome to Week 16 of Guided Prayer Through the Gospel of Mark Note: This prayer meditation is first and foremost designed to be listened to, so we encourage you to listen to the audio as you read along. TRANSCRIPT: WEEK 16 – Good Friday For the next 10 minutes or so, we are going to…
READ MORE Week 15: Suffering & Submission | Pray Through the Gospel of Mark
Welcome to Week 15 of Guided Prayer Through the Gospel of Mark Note: This prayer meditation is first and foremost designed to be listened to, so we encourage you to listen to the audio as you read along. TRANSCRIPT: WEEK 15 – Suffering & Submission For the next 10 minutes or so, we are going…
READ MORE Week 14: Costly Worship | Pray Through the Gospel of Mark
Welcome to Week 14 of Guided Prayer Through the Gospel of Mark Note: This prayer meditation is first and foremost designed to be listened to, so we encourage you to listen to the audio as you read along. TRANSCRIPT: WEEK 14 – Costly Worship For the next 10 minutes or so, we are going…
READ MORE Week 13: Be Alert | Pray Through the Gospel of Mark
Welcome to Week 13 of Guided Prayer Through the Gospel of Mark Note: This prayer meditation is first and foremost designed to be listened to, so we encourage you to listen to the audio as you read along. TRANSCRIPT: WEEK 13 – Be Alert For the next 10 minutes or so, we are going to…
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