Well, we're back with another series! And this time, we're shifting in a new direction. In series 2 of the podcast, we're going to be addressing the topic of Spiritual Formation. And it's going to feature a series of talks that Ryan Leeds and Alie Heenan gave at the SFC Boot Camp (a 5-day teaching conference that took place in New Hampshire a few weeks ago). Now, I can already see the questions pouring in? Why are we talking about Spiritual Formation on a skiing/snowboarding podcast? Great question! Well, Spiritual Formation affects every aspect of our life. As you'll hear in this episode, we can't avoid spiritual formation. The reality is - whether we realize it or not - we're all being formed into someone? We're all leaning into certain cycles of formation. The question, then, is simple: "What kind of formation are you engaged in? Who are you becoming?" This is an important question to wrestle with...especially for skiers/snowboarders. So don't go anywhere. We're confident that this series will resonate with you in some pretty deep ways.
In this episode (EPISODE 1), Ryan and Alie introduce the topic of spiritual formation to the group. They discuss the biblical foundations of Spiritual Formation, define it, and then highlight some of the competing cycles of formation that are at play in our world. And while this may be a little bit longer of an episode, we think that you'll find the content pretty relatable.
References/resources that Alie and Ryan used in their preparation:
John Mark Comer: Live No Lies: Recognize and Resist the Three Enemies That Sabotage Your Peace
Rich Villodas: The Deeply Formed Life: Five Transformative Values to Root Us in the Way of Jesus
M. Robert Mulholland Jr.: Invitation to a Journey: A Road Map to Spiritual Formation
M. Robert Mulholland Jr.: Shaped by the Word: The Power of Scripture in Spiritual Formation
Tony Reinke: 12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You
Barna Group: “Signs of Decline & Hope Among Key Metrics of Faith”
Barna Group: “ChurchPulse Weekly Conversations: Ben Windle on Leading Millennials”
Pete Greig: The Vision and the Vow: Re-Discovering Life and Grace
James K.A. Smith: You Are What You Love: The Spiritual Power of Habit
St. Augustine: The Confessions
