The Cruciform Podcast: Cross-shaped Life & Ministry
Two central ideas shape my approach to Christianity. 1.The Christian life is cruciform, shaped by Jesus' self-sacrifice on the cross. 2. The Christian life is a life of emptying ourselves, following Jesus' example in Philippians 2.7: "Think about yourselves the same way Jesus did. He was equal to God, but he didn't demand his rights. He emptied himself, and became a servant, obeying God's plan by going to the cross."
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Sunday Mar 21, 2021
Sunday Mar 21, 2021
In the New Testament, the Spirit's primary work is not miraculous gifts, etc., but to change us, to transform us into the people God wants us to be.
But how does he do this? According to Paul, he does this by changing the way that we THINK, the way we see the world, our values and priorities, etc.
Our minds are the battlefield where Satan and the Spirit are slugging it out day after day. What can we do to align our hearts with the Spirit's priorities?
Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
What is the primary work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer?
Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
Stressful situations often bring out the worst in Christian leaders. Why do we tend to react badly, even when we're "prayed up" and confident in our relationship with Christ?
For episode notes, go to plstepp.com.
Monday Feb 08, 2021
Monday Feb 08, 2021
Here I take the ideas that I introduced in the trailer and expand upon them. What are the main ideas of "Cruciform", what core convictions am I using as a lens to think through following Jesus and the challenges Christ followers face today.
Tuesday Jan 12, 2021