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Formation with John Ortberg

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Holy Spirit
Spiritual Formation
Old Testament

Formation is a podcast for leaders, seekers, and lifelong learners at the intersection of theology, psychology, and lived wisdom. Hosted by John Ortberg, PhD, each episode explores the science and soul of spiritual flourishing: what shapes us, what changes us, and what it means to be fully human. Topics include:- Spiritual formation- Contemplative practice- The psychology of transformation and hab... more

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What do we do with a God who commands violence, permits slavery, and seems to change his mind? Tremper Longman III — one of the most prolific and trusted Old Testament scholars of his generation — joins John for a conversation about the parts of Scri... more

What does it mean to know God, not as a doctrine held, but as a presence inhabited? Tyler Staton joins John for the first conversation in Formation's history: an unhurried exploration of how the Holy Spirit forms us, why prayer is less about techniqu... more

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Tremper Longman III
Old Testament scholar, author, and co-author of works on reading the Old Testament
Westmont College (former faculty), The Story of God Commentary Series (editorial work)
Episode: 002. How to Read the Old Testament (and Still Have Faith) ft. Tremper Longman
Tyler Staton
Lead pastor at Bridgetown Church; author and speaker
Bridgetown Church
Episode: 001. How God Gets Our Attention and the Pace of Formation ft. Tyler Staton

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002. How to Read the Old Testament (and Still Have Faith) ft. Tremper Longman
Q: What is the role of the New Testament in understanding the Old Testament's portrayal of God as a warrior?
The New Testament expands the warrior language to show a culminating victory through Jesus, whose crucifixion redefines how evil is defeated—through self-giving love rather than violence.
002. How to Read the Old Testament (and Still Have Faith) ft. Tremper Longman
Q: How should a thoughtful reader approach the opening chapters of Genesis in relation to science?
Read Genesis 1–11 as a backdrop to the Abrahamic call, not as a literal science text, and look for signals that the genre is myth-like in conveying truth about God's character and human identity, while letting science speak through the 'big book' of nature.
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