Spiritually Formed

People don’t accidentally become more like Jesus, and we don’t drift toward holiness. Many Christians sense that there must be more to the Christian life than what they’re experiencing. We long for real change, but often aren’t sure how transformation in Christ actually happens. There is a way forward, but it isn’t found in quick fixes or spiritual life hacks. It’s found in the slow but effective process of intentionally building a life centered around the ways, teachings, and person of Jesus, becoming like Him not just for our own sake, but for the sake of others. On Spiritually Formed , Brian and Katie Hess talk honestly about that journey and how discipleship to Jesus is shaping their lives, their marriage, and their family.

Spiritually Formed is a christianity podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 23 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Spiritually Formed, a christianity show with 23 episodes published.

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  Episode #24

  The Fear of the Lord: What It Actually Means for Parenting

  Sep 4, 202619 min

  Is it healthy for kids to be afraid of their parents? Before we can answer that, we have to ask a harder question first: should we, as God's children, be afraid of Him? In this episode, we dig into what Solomon meant when he wrote that "the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom" — and why that fear isn't the same as the fear the New Testament says love casts out. It's the difference between reverence and terror, and it changes everything about how we're called to parent. We talk about why chasing obedience through fear and intimidation always ends in justified harshness, why kindness — not fear — is what actually leads to repentance, and why our kids form their first beliefs about God's character by watching how we treat them at home, long before they ever open a Bible. Want to connect with us? Use the links below to find us on social media, send us an email, buy our books, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter! Check out our kids book: https://mailchi.mp/makinghesstory/8lk1lhsrxa Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/2bdc94e9b17b/lp-subscribe Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spiritually_formed/ Send us an email: hello@spirituallyformed.com

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  Episode #23

  Are Your Kids Obeying You, or Are They Surviving You?

  Aug 28, 202625 min

  If our kids do what we want because they're afraid of us, are they actually obeying us, or are they surviving us? Every parent wants to have obedient kids, but what if making obedience the goal is doing more harm than good? The goal of obedience leads to justified harshness, and our methods of parenting end up looking like anger, fear, threats, and intimidation. In this episode, Brian and Katie Hess discuss Jesus' value for obedience and His method for leading us there, which is through love and connection.

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  Episode #22

  Two Things That Every Kid Needs

  Aug 7, 202626 min

  In order to care for something, you must understand it. This is true for the plants we own, the cars we drive, and the kids we raise. In this episode, Brian and Katie Hess discuss two things that every kid needs from their parent that will quietly work to strengthen our relationships with them. Want to connect with us? Use the links below to find us on social media, send us an email, buy our books, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter! Check out our kids book: https://mailchi.mp/makinghesstory/8lk1lhsrxa Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/2bdc94e9b17b/lp-subscribe Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spiritually_formed/ Send us an email: hello@spirituallyformed.com

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  Episode #21

  What Parents Need to Know About Discipling Their Kids

  Jul 31, 202627 min

  Many Christian parents are asking the same question: How do I disciple my kids? But that question rests on the assumption that it's even possible to raise kids without discipling them. A disciple, by definition, is someone who closely follows, observes, and imitates their teacher. Anybody raising kids knows that this is exactly what they're doing every day. They are closely watching, observing, and imitating us, whether we like it or not. What if the most effective thing we can do to each our kids about the character of God isn't just to explain it to them, but to show them by the way we interact with them and others? What if discipling our kids actually begins with us sitting at the feet of Jesus? Join Brian and Katie as they unpack this and discuss what they call active and passive discipleship.

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  Episode #20

  Love is Joyful, Not Happy (part 2)

  Jul 24, 202630 min

  God is good and He does good things, but He also allows us to experience difficult circumstances in life in the interest of helping us grow up and become people of love, hope, and joy. In this episode, Brian and Katie discuss the nature and source of the trials we face, why we might need to revisit our definition of "good," why joy can be found in the difficulties of life, and how this all relates to raising kids. Want to connect with us? Use the links below to find us on social media, send us an email, buy our books, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter! Check out our kids book: https://mailchi.mp/makinghesstory/8lk1lhsrxa Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/2bdc94e9b17b/lp-subscribe Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spiritually_formed/ Send us an email: hello@spirituallyformed.com

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