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This episode isn't like our normal episodes where we are digging through scripture and looking at theology. This episode is a conversation about leaning into the areas God's uniquely gifted us (strengths) so that we can glorify Him and serve those around us as we age. Ultimately, we want people to walk away with a sense of, "This life isn't my own... it's God's. What does He want with the gifts, talents, and money He's given me as His servant?"  Again, this is a conversation with Andrew and Ravyn's personal thoughts. You may agree and you may not—we'd love to hear your personal thoughts! If you want to join the conversation, feel free to email us or catch us on a Sunday. Thinking Through Your God-given Strengths 1. PRAY! Ask God to give you eyes to see what HE desires for His glory and the good of those around you. Begin to reflect on... What are the things I enjoy most doing?What do I tend to naturally gravitate toward? When I have free time, what do I naturally go back to?What do people consistently encourage me in or invite me into?Ask those around you What do you see as my primary strengths? What are some weaknesses?Connect With Us - providenceomaha.org | Instagram | Facebook Email -  [email protected]

The goal of this episode is to attempt to answer questions from our congregation about the current salvation series.  Connect With Us - providenceomaha.org | Instagram | Facebook Email -  [email protected]

In this episode, we continue our conversation on the Doctrines of Grace and ask whether we can fall from grace... or more simply, can we lose our salvation? Connect With Us - providenceomaha.org | Instagram | Facebook Email -  [email protected]

Main question here… How does one person accept the gospel and others do not? Can people resist the grace of God?Is God forcing us to believe in Him?Do all people have equal opportunity to believe the gospel?Join us as we unpack these questions and talk about Prevenient Grace, Effectual Grace, and the practical importance of how our belief about grace impacts our daily lives. Connect With Us - providenceomaha.org | Instagram | Facebook Email -  [email protected]

We are highlighting the idea of Atonement (or "AT ONE MENT" : understanding how Jesus makes us AT ONE with God) and the different theological views surrounding this topic. In this episode, we discuss Universalism, General Atonement, and Definite Atonement. Our main question is, "What actually happened on the cross in that moment in time when Jesus died?" Join us as we unpack this question together.  Connect With Us - providenceomaha.org | Instagram | Facebook Email -  [email protected]

In this episode we seek to explain the theological position of conditional election based on the foreknowledge of God of the future faith of his people.  Is the idea of election biblical?Do all Christians believe in election? If so, what are the different views? (we focus on conditional election, corporate election, and unconditional election)How do we understand God’s foreknowledge?These questions and others will be examined to see what the Bible has to say about God’s election.  Connect With Us - providenceomaha.org | Instagram | Facebook Email -  [email protected]

In this episode we seek to explain the theological position that humanity has a free will that is able to choose or reject God. We ask:  Are humans able to choose God? Do we have free will? If we believe in "total depravity," how do we understand the human will?Join us as we unpack this episode together. Resources 302 - St. Augustine's 4 States of ManSermon Series on CovenantSermon Series on SalvationConnect With Us - providenceomaha.org | Instagram | Facebook Email -  [email protected]

Providence is 9 Years Old! This episode looks at 9 moments over the last 9 years that shaped the church we are today. Connect With Us - providenceomaha.org | Instagram | Facebook Email -  [email protected]

"Learn the secrets to building and maintaining a healthy, productive, and unified ministry team that sticks together for the long haul." This episode reviews Larry Osborne's book Sticky Teams: Keeping Your Leadership Team and Staff on the Same Page, highlighting different topics from the book as well as providing lived anecdotes to the leadership advice given. Whether you're a Christian leader in the secular workplace, an elder, or a church staff member, if you have a God-given gift of leadership, this episode is for you. Connect With Us - providenceomaha.org | Instagram | Facebook Email -  [email protected]

"Must I follow the Old Covenant Law?" "Is it a sin to break the 10 Commandments?" "Can I follow some Old Covenant laws but not all of them?" In this episode, we ask the question, "Must I follow the Old Covenant Law?" Our hope is that we see how Christ has fulfilled the law and because of that, we don't need to follow the letter of the Old Covenant Laws, but instead we are called to follow the heart of the New Covenant Law today. Resources 148 - Why should I read the Old Testament?150 - The Goodness of God's Law154 - The Old Testament Trilogy156 - The Comfort of Covenants287 - Paul's Use of the Law in Galatians (with Dr. Patrick Schreiner)Connect With Us - providenceomaha.org | Instagram | Facebook Email -  [email protected]

As a Christian, do I have to support Israel? Why do some Christians believe that Israel must be protected, supported, and backed, no matter its decisions? In this episode, we seek to ask the question, "Is it a sin if I don't support Israel?" Join us as we unpack this idea together.  Resources  168 - A Literal View of the Bible (with Debbie Blank)169 - The Importance of FrameworkConnect With Us - providenceomaha.org | Instagram | Facebook Email -  [email protected]

What is the covenant of redemption, and what does it reveal about God’s plan to save his people? In this episode, we explore scripture’s teaching on God's eternal plan. We’ll consider what this means for our salvation, our understanding of God’s character, our eternal security, and the depth of God’s love for his people. Resources 148 - Why should I read the Old Testament?150 - The Goodness of God's Law156 - The Comfort of Covenants287 - Paul's Use of the Law in Galatians (with Dr. Patrick Schreiner)Connect With Us - providenceomaha.org | Instagram | Facebook Email -  [email protected]

What is a covenant, and why does it matter? In this episode, we explore the biblical idea of covenant and consider how theologians have defined this concept. We’ll see how covenant shapes our understanding of God’s relationship with His people, and how we can be eternally secure in Christ because of these covenants. Resources 148 - Why should I read the Old Testament?156 - The Comfort of Covenants287 - Paul's Use of the Law in Galatians (with Dr. Patrick Schreiner)Connect With Us - providenceomaha.org | Instagram | Facebook Email -  [email protected]

In this episode we examine how to endure through the trials and temptations we all experience in our Christian life. What does it mean to face these temptations? Does God lead us into temptations? What is our hope through trials? We look at these questions and more to discern how to be a people who walk in holiness and dependence on God. Connect With Us - providenceomaha.org | Instagram | Facebook Email -  [email protected]

In this episode we seek to pursue a biblical understanding of forgiveness and its importance in the Christian life. Why does Jesus include forgiveness in the prayer’s petitions? How does our forgiveness from God correlate to our forgiveness of others? How do we forgive in different situations? We examine multiple questions to try to come to a helpful understanding of how to be a community of forgiveness. Providence Resources Forgiveness Model Mentioned Women's Retreat 2022: Free IndeedKnowing God Podcast 042 - Life through Forgiveness093 - Forgiveness by ForgivenessConnect With Us - providenceomaha.org | Instagram | Facebook Email -  [email protected]