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PraxologieWhat was Word Formed? - S4E15We're ending the season with a reflective episode in which Sean and Kilian talked about their highlights of Word Formed.If you're interested in the Bachelor's program, get in contact here.Partner with us in equipping youth leaders across Central and Eastern Europe by filling out this survey.Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram or email us at praxologie@formission.org.uk2025-07-1738 minPraxologieCultural Issues: Deconstruction - S4E14We are coming to a close of the season with two more episodes. Today’s episode features a newer term for some perhaps—deconstruction. How is it useful? How is it harmful? How does it affect our path of formation as we walk in the Word?If you're interested in our BA course in Applied Theology, contact us on instagram and through highereducation@josiahventure.comTake this SurveyFollow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram or email us a...2025-06-2634 minPraxologieCultural Issues: Distraction - S4E13In this episode we will talk about some of our studies and our findings and relate these as cultural issues in discipleship. Of course we will touch upon how the Bible relates to growth on the path of purity that is kept by walking according to God’s Word.Help us to find and overcome barriers for discipleship by taking this survey.Watch the Discipleship seminar here.Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram or email us at...2025-06-1238 minPraxologieThe Bible among People - S4E12In this episode of PRAXOLOGIE, Sven Müller from Croatia joins us to talk about what it means to engage with the word of God in the context of society. Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram or email us at praxologie@formission.org.uk2025-05-2255 minPraxologieWho's Your Neighbour? - S4E11In this episode, Kilian and Tyler dive into the story of the Good Samaritan and explore it through the different lenses of biblical interpretation. Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram or email us at praxologie@formission.org.uk2025-05-0123 minPraxologieThe Bible in different worlds - S4E10In this episode, Kilian and Tyler are talking about the different lenses we can look through when we're reading the Bible.Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram or email us at praxologie@formission.org.uk2025-04-1030 minPraxologieReading the Whole Bible - S4E9In this episode we talk about reading the Bible once again. Specifically, we will walk through more of the idea of biblical theology and use most of the time to walk through an example of using biblical theology to connect one passage to the rest of the Bible. Imagine, reading one passage with the whole Bible in mind…reading the whole Bible…it's possible…let’s get into it.Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram or email us at pr...2025-03-2726 minPraxologieWhat is a Biblical Reading of the Bible? - S4E8Metaverses, Big Storys, exploring themes of the Bible. In this episode, Sean and Kilian explore how we can read the Bible in light of biblical theology. Sign up here for our upcoming eventsOnline Experience Day: March 20, 8:30-10:30Free Online Seminars - 16-17:15 CETMarch 25: Youth Ministry of the Future - Sean SmithApril 25: A Biblical Approach to Conflict in Ministry - Landen LlamasMay 13: Technology & Generations - Alex TománekRelated books:D. A. Carson: New Di...2025-03-131h 07PraxologieWord Formed Practices - S4E7This episode, we introduce three bible reading practices:1. Embodied readings 2. In depth study 3. Devotional spiritual readings.We have a listener QA coming up….give us your questions now related to the Bible and formation! @formissioneuSources and recommendations:Reading Scripture with our SenseScripture and PsycheYou Are What you LoveEnjoying the Old Testament SeibertMeeting with God in ScriptureLectio365 app@formissioneu for question & answer...2025-02-2840 minPraxologieBible reading throughout time - S4E6In this episode we talk all things the Bible…how we have read it in the past, different ways to read it and some historical views.Books we talked about:Vanhoozer: Mere Christian Hermeneutics: Transfiguring What It Means to Read the Bible TheologicallyCharry: By the Renewing of Your Minds: The Pastoral Function of Christian DoctrineFind more bible reading practicesForMission College Experience Day: February 20, 8:30-10:30, online, register hereFollow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM...2025-02-1357 minPraxologieSacred Rhythms & Atomic Habits - S4E5It's 2025 and we're back! We broke down and explored Landen's talk on rhythms and habits and how this can transform our spiritual life. JV Stories PodcastFollow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram or email us at praxologie@formission.org.uk2025-01-3034 min
Josiah Venture Stories"Sacred Rhythms, Atomic Habits" with Landen LlamasGet excited for new Podcast content in 2025! For January, we will take a break from the interview-style episodes to share the main talks from our last fall conference, "Word Formed." The fourth and final episode of our "Word Formed" conference series is “Sacred Rhythms, Atomic Habits” with Landen Llamas. In this episode, Landen explores ways to develop consistent, sacred habits of encountering God and His Word. He discusses the struggle of maintaining good habits and introduces insights from James Clear's book 'Atomic Habits,' focusing on how to incorporate these principles into spiritual practices. Landen examines how to c...2025-01-2844 min
Josiah Venture Stories"Word Formed Hope" with Tyler PattyGet excited for new Podcast content in 2025! For January, we will take a break from the interview-style episodes to share the main talks from our last fall conference, "Word Formed." The third episode of our "Word Formed" conference series is "Word Formed Hope" with Tyler Patty, Director of the ForMission College EU Campus. In today’s world, young people face a constant barrage of conflicting messages about identity, truth, and relationships. But where can they turn for real answers? Our annual Fall Conference was dedicated to helping young leaders engage with the transformative power of Scripture in fre...2025-01-2136 min
Josiah Venture Stories"Meet and Listen" with Landen LlamasGet excited for new Podcast content in 2025! For January, we will take a break from the interview-style episodes to share the main talks from our last fall conference, "Word Formed." The second speaker you will hear from in this episode is Landen Llamas, a teacher for the ForMission College EU Campus. In today’s world, young people face a constant barrage of conflicting messages about identity, truth, and relationships. But where can they turn for real answers? Our annual Fall Conference was dedicated to helping young leaders engage with the transformative power of Scripture in fresh, meaningful wa...2025-01-1445 min
Josiah Venture Stories"Pay Attention to Your Path" with Sean SmithGet excited for new Podcast content in 2025! For January, we will take a break from the interview-style episodes to share the main talks from our last fall conference, "Word Formed." The first speaker you will hear from in this episode is Sean Smith. He is the Research Director for the Josiah Venture Research Institute and a Formation Tutor for the ForMission College EU Campus. Video clip Sean mentions at marker 30:30 to help demonstrate “Selective Attention.” In today’s world, young people face a constant barrage of conflicting messages about identity, truth, and relationships. But where can th...2025-01-0753 minPraxologieMy Strange and Sacred Bible - S4E4Tyler's session "My Strange and Sacred Bible" at the Word-Formed Conference was about being honest in our approach to God in His Word. In this episode, je walks us through the intention of this session.Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram or email us at praxologie@formission.org.uk2024-12-1246 minPraxologieS4 E3: Encountering God in the Word–Meet and ListenThis week, Landen Llamas shares his thoughts on different ways of engaging with God, based on his talk at Josiah Venture's Fall Conference. We apologise for the quality of the audio. Unfortunately, there was an error in post-production.Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram or email us at praxologie@formission.org.uk2024-11-2841 minPraxologieS4E2: Approaching the BibleHow can we be aware of what is going on around us and in the Bible? This episode is discusses selective attention in the realm of the Bible. Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram or email us at praxologie@formission.org.uk2024-11-1434 minPraxologieS4E1: WORD FORMEDDo you get distracted? Are you sometimes just not motivated? Are the people in your ministry more interested in their phone than in their Bible? If you have ever asked these questions to yourself, then this season is for you. This season is called “Word-Formed” and is all about two things: 1. You growing in your own reading of the Bible. 2. Knowing how you can equip others in your ministry to grow in bible study skills. In this episode, we look at our relationship with the Bible.Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTu...2024-10-3141 minPraxologieS3E20: Listener Q&AThis last episode of season 3 is all about your questions about Serving Missionally: Your Knowledge Toolkit for Success.We would like to improve the quality of PRAXOLOGIE and invite you to give us your feedback this 5 min survey: https://forms.office.com/e/QWy0nzXQctFollow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram or email us at praxologie@formission.org.uk2024-07-1140 minPraxologieS3E19: Coaching in DiscipleshipThis episode, we invited missionary and coach Ben Robertson (@ben_the_coach) to reflect with us on the role of coaching in discipleship.We would like to improve the quality of PRAXOLOGIE and invite you to give us your feedback this 5 min survey: https://forms.office.com/e/QWy0nzXQctFollow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram or email us at praxologie@formission.org.uk2024-06-2751 minPraxologieS3E18: Missional ObediencePicking up the speech acts theme from last episode, Sean and Tyler explore how that leads us into obedience in our ministries.Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram or email us at praxologie@formission.org.uk2024-06-0641 minPraxologieS3E17: Missional Speech ActsWords are spoken and sometimes only thought. Words shape reality. In this episode, Sean and Tyler discuss the usage of words and how they define our ministry.Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram or email us at praxologie@formission.org.uk2024-05-2339 minPraxologieS3E16: Mission VS ServiceIn the newest episode of PRAXOLOGIE, Sean and Tyler talk about the idea of intent versus impact and use it to form an evaluative tool for ourselves in ministry.Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram or email us at praxologie@formission.org.uk2024-05-0936 minPraxologieS3E15: Mental Health - Yours and TheirsIn the newest episode of PRAXOLOGIE Sean and Tyler discuss rhythms of work and rest and how both fuel into the way we lead others healthily.Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram or email us at praxologie@formission.org.uk2024-04-1851 minPraxologieS3 E14: Emotional LeadershipThis episode of PRAXOLOGIE focusses on the role of emotions in ministry and mission and how to handle them.Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram or email us at praxologie@formission.org.uk2024-04-0445 minPraxologieS3E13: Leading Anxious Generations (Pt 2)This is the second episode of Your Knowledge Toolkit for Success: Leading Anxious Generations.Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram or email us at praxologie@formission.org.uk2024-03-2156 minPraxologieS3E12: Leading Anxious Generations (Pt 1)Welcome to the Praxologie podcast where theology fuels the mission of the church. We hope our recent Q&A was just delightful for you and we hope it was exhilarating to your mind to help you think biblically, reflect theologically, and act missionally. On today’s episode we take a turn in our series Serving Missionally: Your Knowledge Toolkit to Success toward mental health. In this episode we limit to Generation Z and Generation Alpha on the growing issue of anxiety and how to lead them.Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube...2024-03-0746 minPraxologieS3E11: Listener Q&ATyler and Landen answer some of the questions about the first 10 episodes of this season.Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram or email us at praxologie@formission.org.uk2024-02-2245 minPraxologieS3E10: Prophetic LeadershipOften prophetic or spontaneous leadership and structured or planning leadership do not go well together. Why is that and what are ways they actually could be combined in ministry? In this episode, Sean and ForMission College graduate and Praxologie co-producer Kilian Spieß try to find an answer to those questions.Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram or email us at praxologie@formission.org.uk2024-02-081h 03PraxologieS3E9: Leading YoungWhat impact could the younger generation have on the life of your church and how can you help them lead? In this episode, Sean invites Dora Klauz, Research Assistant for the Josiah Venture Research Institute, to discuss how to lead young people and how to enable them for leadership.Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram or email us at praxologie@formission.org.uk2024-01-251h 03PraxologieS3E8: New Year - New GoalsWhat are your New Year's resolutions? Are they helpful and how did Paul make goals for his ministry? Instead of setting a new resolution this year, we wonder about challenging our own assumptions about authority and power and reflecting on how we use the authority and power we have in the spheres that God has granted. We wonder what it would be like if we set a new year’s goal to embrace our limits.Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on In...2024-01-1142 minPraxologieS3E7: Jesus and the Authority of GloryIn the Christmas episode of PRAXOLOGIE, Sean and Tyler examine all of Luke chapter 2 looking for the relationship of authority and power related to Jesus. Then after a festive lightning round they will get practical and see what we can learn from Luke 2 on our own relating to authority and power in this season.Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram or email us at praxologie@formission.org.uk2023-12-2134 minPraxologieS3E6: Using Authority WiselyIn this episode, Sean welcomes a special guest and both continue their discussion of biblical approaches to authority, power, and how to use it wisely.Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram or email us at praxologie@formission.org.uk2023-12-0749 minPraxologieS3E5: Authority in the BibleIn this episode, Sean welcomes a special guest and both discuss biblical approaches to authority.Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram or email us at praxologie@formission.org.uk2023-11-2351 minPraxologieS3E4: Authority & TeamsAll believers have been granted authority by Jesus in the Great Commission but how does this relate to people and processes on teams? Authority is often an issue that creates division instead of building up. Sean and Tyler examine how to think about biblical authority that leads to encouragement and empowerment rather than guilt and shame dynamics. Sources: These are referenced with some being suggestions from Kilian, producer of this episode who did his undergraduate dissertation on a related topic.Cormack, D., - Team Spirit: People Working with People. Frost, M. & Hirsch, A...2023-11-0939 minPraxologieS3E3: Leading TeamsWhat do good ministry teams do? What do they focus on? How do people and processes relate and contribute to a healthy and thriving team culture? Sean and Tyler discuss these questions and more on the way to introducing use of authority in teams.Mac Lake Leading Others Training GuideRyan Hartwig and Warren Bird Teams That Thrive Barry Posner The Leadership ChallengeDownload the European prospectus hereFollow us on Instagram and...2023-10-2648 minPraxologieS3E2: Leading OthersIn this episode, Sean and Tyler take the journey to cross the bridge from leading yourself to how this helps lead others well. Leading others involves sharing attention with them, best done when we walk in step with the Spirit, including in our pursuit of what people mean when they say “self care.” The episode concludes with introducing the Leadership Challenge framework, with emphasis on encouraging the heart of others. Resources: Eleonore Stump Wandering in DarknessThomas H. McCall Analytic Christology and the Theological Interpretation of the New Testament2023-10-1244 minPraxologieS3E1: Leading YourselfWelcome back to the 3rd Season of Praxologie! We all lead others but how do we lead ourselves? How does intentional self leadership affect how we missionally lead others? In this episode, Sean and Tyler discuss what leadership is, how it is used in theology, and how we can integrate both to lead ourselves.Thanks for listening in!Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram or email us at praxologie@formission.org.uk2023-09-2850 minPraxologieS2E20: Listener Q&A (Last one of Season 2!)In the final episode of the season, Sean and Tyler take on listener questions related to issues in spiritual formation such as the Spirit and failure, suffering and growth, and holistic Gospel sharing to adults. Sean also asks a bonus question about ChatGPT and spiritual formation. Is it useful or harmful for growth? As a summer send off, they conclude with a prayer for practicing Christian doctrine. Sources:Liturgical Mission by Winfield BevinsPracticing Christian Doctrine by Beth Felker JonesFollow us on Instagram2023-06-2857 minPraxologieS2E19: The One Where Tyler Interviews SeanTyler takes the lead in this episode to interview Sean related to his own formation ‘in Christ’ and how both glory and suffering play a role. They talk specifics of Sean’s journey to being a missionary, the privilege of participating in God’s mission, what can be learned from invisible illnesses and how they relate to mission, and Tyler introduces a speed round, including knock-knock jokes from ChatGPT.Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram or email us at 2023-06-1343 minPraxologieS2E18: Are You Patient?Patience is a virtue that shapes the environment of a believer to have a rich life in Christ. This is the central idea that Sean and Tyler discuss around the questions: Are you patient? How can patience be cultivated as a virtue?Sources: Alan Kreider The Patient Ferment of the Early ChurchEugene Peterson A Long Obedience in the Same Direction: Discipleship in an Instant SocietyZoltan Dörnyei The Psychology of the Fruit of the SpiritDiane J. Chandler Christian Spiritual Formation 2023-05-3043 minPraxologieS2E17: Suffering and FormationIs it possible to see suffering as a helpful and positive thing for Christian discipleship? Sean and Tyler explore reasons to affirm this question by adopting a Jewish way of thinking that engages with suffering as something to live with instead of to explain away. They conclude with an adapted vision of ‘cruciform discipleship,’ of bearing the cross and bowing down to serve others in need, while also learning about ourselves in the processs.Sources:Malum: A Theological Hermeneutics of Evil by Ingolf E. DalferthBetween Pain & Grace: A Biblical Theology of S...2023-05-1048 minPraxologieS2E16: Formative Failures“After failure, it is possible to keep going—and to fail better.” Sean and Tyler discuss this quote from Slavoj Zizek as the starting point to ask how failure is not always sin and how positive aspects are actually helpful for Christian formation. Tyler reflects on Jeremiah’s successful mission entailing failure and Sean talks about the ways of Jesus in Mark 4 and 6 as learning from failures. They conclude with discussion a ‘liturgy of questions’ to develop child-like faith that uses failures as part of growth. Sources: A Theology of Failure: Zizek...2023-04-2548 minPraxologieS2E15: Community Building and Formation with guest Roman TousekWhat is it like to be the “first sheep”? How does a church community grow into fullness of life with Christ? These questions and more are discussed with special guest and pastor, Roman Tousek. This interview brings out themes of bringing change to community, fostering vulnerability, and the role of habits that bring lasting change.Resources:Simon Sinek Find Your WhyScott Peck The Different Drum: Community Making and PeaceFor a summary of the four items Roman mentioned: https://www.onecommunityglobal.org/stages-of-community-building/Follow us on Instagram a...2023-04-1144 minPraxologieS2E14: Counter Formation WorkshopWhat role does various types of interpretation play in living out theology? How can we be salt and light in the world? Tyler and Sean discuss these questions and relate them, unscripted, to counter formation principles. Counter formation, or counter stories, are visions of the Gospel that help shape habits away from how the world intends to shape us. The main counter idea discussed is how to be light and developing habits to shine bright.Resources:Michael Goheen A Light to the NationsGraham Ward How the Light Gets In: Ethical...2023-03-2837 minPraxologieS2E13: Community and Counter-Formation PrinciplesWhat is needed to be intentionally and spiritually formed? Tyler and Sean examine this question through discussing how an understanding of how culture generally forms us is vitally important to counter that for spiritual growth. They discuss how normal routines and daily practices can help shape knowledge and the emotional life. Sources:James Smith How to Inhabit TimeDru JohnsonFollow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram or email u...2023-03-1449 minPraxologieS2E12: The Claire Patty TakeoverThe term TCK, or Third Culture Kid, is a very important term for us to understand as we raise our kids in another culture. In this episode, Sean and Tyler become the guests as Claire Patty interviews them on spiritual formation and children. Claire Patty is the TCK director for Josiah Venture Kids! How do you pass on the faith to younger generations? Tyler and Sean respond with themes related to understanding how we are personally formed and how we model and teach others, the role of remembrance, and the role of fun! Habit forming is essential to h...2023-03-0153 minPraxologieS2E11: Formation as Presence in MindfulnessWhat is the difference between mindfulness and spiritual transformation? Should Christians engage with and use mindfulness principles to become more aware of ourselves? Further, how can we be formed in Christ by not thinking of our human condition too highly but, at the same time, focus on our own spirit in order to cooperate with God in transformation and formation in Christlikeness? Sean and Tyler critically discuss these ideas and think theologically about them in this episode to show how it is possible to view formation with two lenses simultaneously: God’s presence transforms and we are transformed as we...2023-02-1449 minPraxologieS2E10: Spiritual Formation and WorshipIn what ways is worship spiritually transformative? Hear Tyler’s perspective as Sean interviews him on his own personal spiritual formation. They discuss the effects of different denominations and experiences with worship, how he approaches doctoral work through worship and formation, and how his current local church is utilizing exciting strategies to increase congregation participation in collective formation. Sources:James Smith You Are What You LoveRobert Webber Ancient Future WorshipRobert Webber Ancient Future FaithMichael Gorman Becoming the GospelAndrew Davison Participation in GodF...2023-02-0151 minPraxologieS2E9: Communal Dimensions of FormationHappy New Year! Thanks for joining us in this new year for more theological discussions. It is beautiful when brothers and sisters get along (Psalm 133). But, what happens when they don’t? Does this mean that communication and other aspects of relationship are important to consider in spiritual formation? In this episode, Sean and Tyler argue that transformation takes place between the space of relationship, including communication, presence, and openness. Sources:Martin Buber I and ThouEugene Peterson A Long Obedience in the Same DirectionFollow us on Instagram and watc...2023-01-1836 minPraxologieS2E8: The God Who Became HumanMerry Christmas! Everything rests on the presence of God. To move into and enjoy God’s relational presence, join Sean and Tyler as they discuss the Incarnation from God’s presence in the Old Testament through to how it connects to Christology. How you focus on God places a trajectory of theology that either includes or biases out critical areas of connected theology. Finally, they explore Advent as a spiritually formative practice.Sources: Christ and Creation by Colin GuntonLeviticus (Continental Commentary) by Jacob MilgromReading Backwards by Richa...2022-12-2041 minPraxologieS2E7: Spiritual Practices in Local CommunitiesAthletes train in sport specific ways, so what does it look like for local Christian communities to spiritually train in context specific ways? In this episode Sean and Tyler look back on their interview with Casey Yorman and his Renovare experiences, and they look at his idea of spiritual practices that are embedded and informed by local communities. They highlight the theme of relationship and community within spiritual formation and discuss practical examples of local practices. Sources:Renovation of the Heart by Dallas WillardCelebration of Discipline by Richard Foster 2022-12-0636 minPraxologieS2E6: Spiritual Formation and Renovare with guest Casey YormanDescription: What’s the point of spiritual practices? In this episode, Sean and Tyler interview Casey Yorman, a current student at the Renovare Institute, founded by Richard Foster. They talk about the program and center on discussion of holistic formation that integrates individual spiritual practices. Seeking missional presence that strengthens missional action and how formation schools can assist this is also discussed. Resources:Rebecca DeYoung Glittering Vices Thomas Kelly A Testament of DevotionFrank Laubauch Letters By a Modern MysticDallas Willard The Divine Conspiracy Richard Foster Celebr...2022-11-2241 minPraxologieS2E5: Renovare SpiritualityHow do we become more like Jesus? Deeper, more transformed living is at the heart of spiritual formation and the Renovare Institute. Sean and Tyler look at spiritual heavy weights Dallas Willard and Richard Foster to evaluate the recent history of spiritual formation and its reception being more difficult. They then launch into seeing aspects of the developed definition of spiritual formation from previous episodes and how this is at play in the Renovare Institute, a school for spiritual formation that centers on growing in spiritual practices by remembering that the purpose of practices is to grow in Christ-like...2022-11-0739 minPraxologieS2E4: Spiritual Formation in the Bible Part IISpiritual Formation aims at character in life that is so formed by Christ that our deeds flow out of what is inside (Dallas Willard). This episodes concludes with the surprising formation lessons in Judah’s life before going into the New Testament. Ananias and Paul’s formation is discussed. Focus is on learning God’s ways of sacrifice and self-denial through seeing His character and reflecting it.Resources: Michael Parsons article: https://biblicalstudies.org.uk/pdf/vox/vol18/in-christ_parsons.pdf Dia...2022-10-2542 minPraxologieS2E3: Spiritual Formation in the Bible Part 1Is spiritual formation found in the Bible? Does it involve the use of theology or is it purely just spiritual exercise? The key is focus on a full picture of God’s character. Sean and Tyler show this by interacting with a text from Diane Chandler that discuss various dimensions that are included in the realm of spiritual formation. They draw conclusions that, perhaps, several more dimensions should be added. They then begin showing instances of spiritual formation that are found in the Old Testament and how it is connected into a broader theological exercise. 2022-10-1042 minPraxologieS2Ep2: Spiritual Formation and Christian PresenceDo you want to know the connection of community to spiritual formation? Are you curious about how Christian presence and action work within spiritual formation? In this episode, Sean and Tyler discuss the idea that Christian presence is important, as it connects participation in God through various disciplines with the God who is behind those disciplines. There is more than meets the eye with typical discussion of spiritual formation and this episode uncovers some of these key elements, ending with an integrated and working definition of spiritual formation. Resources and S...2022-10-0436 minPraxologieS2Ep1: Unpacking Spiritual FormationWelcome back to the Praxologie Podcast! In this season Sean and Tyler will be discussing Spiritual Formation. They will unpack this in areas like: suffering, pain, theology in spiritual formation as a practice, etc. Join Sean and Tyler in these discussions!In this first episode Sean and Tyler are introducing themselves and what they do here in the Czech Republic with Josiah Venture. Their friend and coworker, Gwynne Gardener, had them as guests on her podcast- Josiah Venture Stories. Listen in and learn more about Praxologie and their ministry!Follow us on Instagram a...2022-09-1352 min
Josiah Venture StoriesStudying Theology, Mission, and Ministry with Tyler Patty, Sean SmithTyler Patty and Sean Smith serve in the Czech Republic as facilitators and tutors with ForMission college on the Central and Eastern European campus. Tyler is the Campus Tutor and he leads the entire campus, facilitates classes, and takes care of all campus administration. Sean is the Formation Tutor and he facilitates classes, leads student support efforts, and leads a weekly cluster group. In this episode, you will learn more about what ForMission is, hear stories, get some great book recommendations, learn about the podcast they have on practical theology, and more. 2022-06-2143 minPraxologie#17: Last Episode until September!In this final episode before summer, Sean and Tyler conclude their secondcase study application of a biblical theology of mission. They talk about engaging with Gen Z people well in the summer. The key topic they discuss centers around the idea of presence: being present with young people by helping them to reflect on their thoughts to achieve better practice in cooperation with the Holy Spirit. Coaching and counseling ideas are brought in to help answer the question: How do we lead Gen Z to the truth, knowing their instinct is going to be wanting to pick and choose w...2022-06-0754 minPraxologie#16: Biblical Theology of Mission: A Case Study on EvangelismIn this first of two episodes we are giving case studies on the ideas ofa biblical theology of mission previously developed. Sean and Tyler discuss the idea of “missional evangelism” to show it is not an ironic statement! They discuss a holistic approach that invites the presence of God to be reflected more clearly through a believer’s own holy presence in the world. When people speak, we listen for the deeper desires of their hearts as an act of being missionally present. Res...2022-05-2348 minPraxologie#15: Final Biblical Theology of Mission EpisodeIn this episode, Sean and Tyler conclude the series on a biblical theology of mission. They discuss the connection of mission and holiness, bringing it Old and New Testament themes of mission, from Acts through Revelation. In the New Testament, the disciples are pulled in close to Jesus and then Jesus sends thrusts them outward. The Church becomes a reflection of God’s holy action in the world. Missional presence and holiness on mission are key phrases to summarize a biblical theology of mission.Resources:New Dictionary of Biblical Theology2022-05-0347 minPraxologie#14: Biblical Theology of the New Testament Part I In this episode, Tyler and Sean carry forward a theology of mission from the Old Testament and connect it with intertestamental period developments and the New Testament. The Intertestamental Period was quiet and God did not directly speak, but he was active in many ways. This culminates with the coming of Jesus Christ in the Gospels. Tyler and Sean talk about the ministry strategy of Jesus and how it connects being with doing. Jesus is also the splitting point of history where the mission strategy of holiness attracting the nations turns into missional presenc...2022-04-1946 minPraxologie#13: Biblical Theology of Mission in the Old Testament Part IIIThis episode continues the journey through the Old Testament and moves quickly from 1 Kings through Malachi. Tyler and Sean talk about a biblical theology of mission in the Old Testament that centers upon holiness that is not cut off from society. Rather, this holiness on mission is to become the light that people are attracted to come, see, and participate in. They also look at the idea of worship and how this holiness on mission results in worshipping God, evidenced in the progression from Psalm 145-150. Resources: George Peters: A Biblical...2022-04-0543 minPraxologie#12: Biblical Theology of Mission: Old TestamentDoes Leviticus talk about mission? In this episode, Sean and Tyler continue in the series on developing a biblical theology of mission by focusing on areas of the Old Testament that are usually ignored. They talkabout the idea of missional holiness from Leviticus through the Davidic Kingdom in 1 and 2 Samuel. Holiness is a reflection of God’s character andserves as an extension of his missional presence in the world.Resources:New Dictionary of Biblical Theology: Exploring the Unity and Diversity of Script...2022-03-2244 minPraxologie#11: Biblical Theology of MissionIn this episode, Sean and Tyler discuss part 1 of a biblical theology of mission. Discussion centers on Genesis and Exodus. The Old Testament shows that mission is part of who God is. God is always relational and missional, moving outward. They examine that stronger missional presence comes through reflecting God’s character among the nations.Resources:George Peters A Biblical Theology of MissionNew Dictionary of Biblical TheologyG.K. Beale and Mitchell Kim God Dwells Among UsChristopher J. H. Wright, The Mission of God's PeopleTransforming Mission, David BoschChristopher J...2022-03-1039 minPraxologie#10: Q&A EditionIn this episode, Sean and Tyler answer listener questions on issues related to the value of theology for young people, the relationship between Sabbath and ministry, and how rigid rhythms of rest should be. Bonus: Sean learns to make a dish from Bulgaria..Resources:Article on burnout and Japanese vocabulary: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0739891318821124Alister McGrath, Christian TheologyMaslach Burnout Inventory: https://www.psychosomatik.com › ...PDFMaslach burnout inventory -English:https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.psychosomatik.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Maslach-burnout-inventory-english.pdf&ved=2ah...2022-02-2447 minPraxologie#10: Q&A EditionIn this episode, Sean and Tyler answer listener questions on issues related to the value of theology for young people, the relationship between Sabbath and ministry, and how rigid rhythms of rest should be. Bonus: Sean learns to make a dish from Bulgaria..Resources:Article on burnout and Japanese vocabulary: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0739891318821124Alister McGrath, Christian TheologyMaslach Burnout Inventory: https://www.psychosomatik.com › ...PDFMaslach burnout inventory -English:https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.psychosomatik.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Ma...2022-02-2247 minPraxologie#9: Missional Authority Part IIWelcome to part two of the series on Missional Retreat! In this episode we talk about what authority is in the church and Tyler tells a story about when he willingly and desired authority from someone in the church!Next episode is our Q&A episode on missional rest! We would still love your questions. Please send us any you have to praxologie@formission.com.ukFor resources on Missional Authority and GenZ: "Generation Z Unfiltered" by Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak Tim Elmore: you can search on YouTube to find great ta...2022-02-0735 minPraxologie#8: Missional AuthorityIn this episode we begin a discussion on authority and the Mission of God. Special attention is given to how authority is perceived by Generation Z, and what this means for church and ministry leaders. Resources: Tim Elmore We are hosting a Q&A episode in February! And we need your questions! So, if you have questions about theological reflection or missional rest, send them to praxologie@formission.org.uk by January 31st!Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on I...2022-01-2539 minPraxologie#7: Happy New Year!We are discussing New Years resolutions and how they were actually similar to what was done in the Bible at times. Do you have New Years resolutions? Have you been successful in them? If so, great! But often times these "promises" can be short lived. Why and how can we look at this differently? NEXT EPISODE: Q&A on theological reflection. You can send any questions on this topic that you have to praxologie@formission.org.uk by Jan 31st! Can't wait to see your questions!Hosted by Sean Smith and Tyler Patty. Edited by Lara P...2022-01-1143 minPraxologie#6. The Christmas EpisodeIn this episode we talk about Santa hats, the incarnation and what Jesus can teach us about missional presence. Join us for the discussion! Merry Christmas!Hosted by Sean Smith and Tyler Patty. Edited by Lara PattyEmail us with questions or comments! praxologie@formission.org.ukThis podcast is in collaboration with Formission College and Josiah Venture.Follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube. Do you have questions or feedback? DM us on Instagram or email us at praxologie@formission.org.uk2021-12-2043 minPraxologie#5 Missional Rest and Reflection Part IIThis is part two of our Missional Rest and Reflection series. In this episode we expand more on practical ways of bringing mission and rest together in your life and ministry.Hosted by Sean Smith and Tyler Patty. Produced by Lara Patty.For questions email us at praxologie@formission.org.ukBooks referred to:Pictures of God by Andy HardyYou Are What You Love by James K.A. SmithThe Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark ComerThis podcast is a collaboration between Josiah Venture and ForMission...2021-12-1540 minPraxologie#4: Missional Rest and ReflectionIn this two-part series we will focus on rest. What does it mean to rest? How did Jesus rest? What does rest have to do with mission? Join us for the discussion!Hosted by Sean Smith and Tyler Patty. Filmed by Marek Linkesch. Edited by Lara Patty.Books referenced: "You Are What You Love" by James K.A. Smith, "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry" by John Mark Comer, "Understanding Church Growth" by Donald McGavran, "Transforming World Mission" by David Bosch.Any question or comment, write us at praxologie@formission.org.uk...2021-11-3043 minPraxologieEpisode 3: Q&A- Challenges in Theological ReflectionIn this episode we discuss what are some challenges of bringing theological reflection and practice together in the context of ministry. Some of our European campus students chimed in the for this one! Hosted by Sean Smith and Tyler Patty. Recorded and edited by Mara Dusek. For questions, please email us at praxologie@formission.org.ukThis podcast is a collaboration between Josiah Venture and ForMission College. ForMission's vision is to encourage and equip Christians to transform the world through missional presence and action. The college is a learning community of the...2021-11-1840 minPraxologie#2: Relating Experience with TheologyHow should we relate our experience with theology? What are some ways of reflecting more richly on what God is doing around us? This episode introduces listeners to the Pastoral Cycle and theological reflection.This podcast is a collaboration between Josiah Venture and ForMission College. ForMission's vision is to encourage and equip Christians to transform the world through missional presence and action. The college is a learning community of the reflective practice, community engagement, leading-edge missional theology and participation in God's mission. Learn more at www.formission.org.ukJosiah Venture's vision is t...2021-11-0244 minPraxologie#1: What is the Point of Theology?What is the point of theology? Does theology have a purpose beyond the academic world? How might theology help me become a better "picture of God" in the world?This podcast is a collaboration between Josiah Venture and ForMission College. ForMission's vision is to encourage and equip Christians to transform the world through missional presence and action. The college is a learning community of the reflective practice, community engagement, leading-egde missional theology and participation in God's mission. Learn more at www.formission.org.ukJosiah Venture's vision is to see a movement of G...2021-10-1826 min