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Conversations to inspire habits of whole-life discipleship that equip you to more thoughtfully and consistently be formed by God’s word and God’s ways with God’s people. The Formed Life is a resource brought to you by Christ Community Church in Kansas City. This podcast also contains audio readings of our written blogs that can be found on our website at cckc.church/blog.

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Artwork for theFormed.life

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In this episode, Jesse and Leah Roberts, the creative duo behind Poor Bishop Hooper, share with Pastor Paul Brandes their journey as artists, songwriters, and founders of a nonprofit ministry dedicated to Scripture-based music. They candidly discuss ... more

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Hosts Bill Gorman and Paul Brandes are joined by author, coach, and consultant J.R. Briggs for a thought-provoking conversation on the art of crafting questions. Drawing from his new book and years of research, Briggs helps us explore the life-giving... more

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On this episode of theFormed.life, hosts Paul Brandes and Bill Gorman sit down with renowned architect David Greusel, founder of Convergence Design, for a conversation that redefines what it means to be creative, no matter your profession. With over ... more

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JR Briggs
Former pastor and author of a book called The Art of Better Questions
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Episode: POD 061 | Exploring the Art of Better Questions with J.R. Briggs
David Greisel
Founder and principal of Convergence Design with over 40 years of architecture experience.
Convergence Design
Episode: POD 060 | Created to Create: Your Work with David Greusel
Allie Coyle
Professional photographer, wife of Gabe Coyle, and mother of three
Episode: POD 059 | Parenting, Work, and the Cultural Mandate with Allie Coyle
Dr. Charles Yu
A Bible scholar with a Ph.D. in Old Testament Studies and lead teaching pastor at Blackhawk Evangelical Free Church.
Blackhawk Evangelical Free Church
Episode: POD 058 | Faith, Science, and Genesis 1: Navigating Creation’s Story with Dr. Charles Yu
Andrew DeKanter
Founder of Better Story Ministries
Better Story Ministries
Episode: POD 057 | College Students and the Christian Narrative with Andrew DeKanter
Dr. Mark Yarbrough
President of Dallas Theological Seminary and a professor
Dallas Theological Seminary
Episode: POD 054 | Understanding the Bible as One Unified Story with Dr. Mark Yarbrough
Tom Nelson
Pastor with insights on political engagement and discipleship
Christ Community Church
Episode: POD 053 | Cultivating Virtue and Faithful Presence in Political Engagement
Sarah Zylstra
Senior writer for The Gospel Coalition, co-author of Gospel Bound
The Gospel Coalition
Episode: POD 052 | Navigating Youth Sports: Balancing Fun, Faith, and Family Pressures
Richard E. Averbeck
Professor at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School with expertise in Pentateuch and ancient Near Eastern history
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Episode: POD 050 | God's Presence and the Power of Exodus in Our Everyday Lives – Dr. Richard E. Averbeck

Hosts

Bill Gorman
Campus pastor at Brookside campus; frequent host discussing theology, culture, and leadership within church communities.
Paul Brandes
Campus pastor (Shawnee campus); co-host who explores faith, scripture, and cultural engagement through interviews.
Rachel Nessie
Host; reader of poems and facilitator of devotional and literary segments.

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POD 060 | Created to Create: Your Work with David Greusel
Q: How can non-architects in various fields view their work through the lens of a designer?
Greisel emphasizes that everyone is creative, and whether it's in spreadsheets or other tasks, they can create beauty in their work.
POD 060 | Created to Create: Your Work with David Greusel
Q: How do you see the act of designing the built environment as a direct fulfillment of the original commission we get in Genesis?
He describes architecture as discovering the hidden resources of the earth and transforming them into functional spaces, embodying God's creative mandate.
POD 060 | Created to Create: Your Work with David Greusel
Q: Was there a lightbulb moment when you realized that your work and training could also be a place of spiritual formation?
David recalls that he struggled for years to synthesize Christianity with architecture until he felt a powerful sense of purpose while working on his first paid project.
POD 057 | College Students and the Christian Narrative with Andrew DeKanter
Q: How do we engage apologetics with the biblical story?
We take shared values and show how they fit better within the Christian story than within a secular narrative.
POD 057 | College Students and the Christian Narrative with Andrew DeKanter
Q: How do you help students move from just kind of knowing that story to actually living it out?
By providing safe spaces for them to tell their stories and helping them connect their immediate questions to the larger gospel narrative.

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The program centers on thoughtful, faith-informed conversations that connect everyday life with biblical wisdom. Episodes frequently explore how to live out the Cultural Mandate, engage Scripture deeply through practices like meditation and communal study, and interpret biblical genres as wisdom literature to inform modern life. Guests range from pastors and Bible scholars to authors and creatives who discuss questions, spiritual disciplines, and the interplay between faith and work. A standout pattern is tying theological insights to practical living—parenting, education, architecture, and community formation—while emphasizing formation through Scripture and God's ways with people. This mix creates a thoughtful, reforming tone that appeals... more

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