Advertise on podcast: Formed

Responding to three questions sent in, Eric is joined by guest Rob Spykstra. The topics they explore include: The means of graceWhat it means to love each otherDiscerning primary theological issues from secondary issues

Continuing a focus on Corporate Worship, Eric is joined by Vince Black to consider the role of preaching. They explore questions like - Why preaching? How does it function in corporate worship? Why is our preaching typically expository? How can I engage as I listen to the sermon? How can I encourage my young kids as they squirm during the sermon?

Responding to three questions sent in, Eric is joined by guest Ellie Johnson, Director of The Town Women. The topics they explore include: Enjoying Sabbath rhythms, even when parenting young kidsWomen utilizing their skills and gifts within the ChurchThe relationship between "doing" and "being" within the Christian life

Continuing a focus on Corporate Worship, Eric is joined by Rex Gorman to consider the role of music. They explore questions like - Why music? How does it function in corporate worship? How do we choose which songs to sing? What if I can't sing well or don't feel like singing or prefer to worship God in other ways?

Responding to questions sent in, Eric is joined by guest Jory Bayne, Director of Students, to discuss the Church. What is the Church? How does the local church relate to the larger Church? How do para-church ministries relate to the local church?

Continuing a focus on Corporate Worship, Eric is joined by Jon Pfeil to consider the liturgy that guides our time together on Sunday mornings. What's the form and function of our liturgy? They also explore questions like - Doesn't a liturgy stifle the Spirit by being too rigid? Must a liturgy always be like this one? Where did our liturgy come from?

Responding to questions sent in, Eric is joined by guest Jake Gonzales who shares his own story and thoughtfully discusses suffering and spiritually dry seasons.

Welcome to Formed! Formed is a new podcast that explores topics around Christian formation—the process by which God graciously grows our love for him as he reveals more of himself to us. In this first episode, Vince and Eric explore our fall 2026 formation focus of Corporate Worship by considering the significance that it is corporate.  Some questions that come up include - What does it mean to gather as a church for worship each week? What's lost if we cease to gather? What's the difference between gathering for corporate worship and gathering with Christians at other times? How often should I attend corporate worship?