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In this episode we seek to give relatively short answers to some big questions we’ve received over the fall of 2025.
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- 142 - Should children sit through "big church"?
- 292 - Why Parent Commissioning?
- 164 - Creation (Genesis 1)
- 304 - Baptism Q&A
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Today, we’re discussing what Christians confess about God the Son through the Nicene Creed—who he is, what he’s done, and what he’s doing right now for our salvation. In this episode, we ask and answer questions like:
- What is the nature of God the Son?
- What is the importance of different aspects of Christ’s work from incarnation to salvation to Ascension to 2nd coming
- What happens if we miss each one of those elements?
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In this episode, we discuss the following questions submitted by our listeners:
- Does baptism save you?
- When should someone be rebaptized?
- If someone was baptized as a believer but wasn’t fully immersed in water, are they baptized?
- What if a believer feels as though they've grown in their understanding of the gospel since being baptized?
- What if someone isn’t sure they fully believed at the time they were baptized? Should th...
In this episode, we continue our conversation around sin, humanity, and salvation. Last week we looked at the 4 states of mankind in relation to sin and salvation. This week we look closer at what sin actually is. Is it nature? Is it merely our actions? And how does understanding sin better help us understand salvation?
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...In this episode, we explore one of St. Augustine’s most influential theological frameworks: the Four States of Man. From humanity’s original harmony in Eden to the tension-filled struggle after the Fall, Augustine explains our different nature in relation to sin.
Join us as we break down each state—able to sin, not able not to sin, able not to sin, and not able to sin—and unpack what they reveal about the human condition.
Whether yo...
How do we behold and see the beauty in Advent when we talk about the same aspects of it each year? How do we not get tired of the tradition? This episode seeks to help listeners find the beauty in Advent, year after year.
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In this episode, we hear from one of Providence's partners about his own salvation story and how God transformed his heart to desire to reach unreached people groups around the world. We pray that no matter the call God has on your life, you see the need to preach the Good News to those around the world, especially those in unreached places.
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In this episode, we address our foundational question for this mini-series: What does baptism have to do with church membership?
Should baptism be a requirement for membership? Are baptism and church membership two distinct commitments, or are they linked in the life of the church? How should Christians think of the connection between the two?
Join us as we explore how Christians can think biblically about the relationship between ...
In this episode, we take a closer look at the claim that church history overwhelmingly supports a paedobaptist view. We find that while it’s true that infant baptism became the predominant practice for many centuries, the historical picture isn’t quite so straightforward.
- What did Christians throughout history believe was happening in infant baptism?
- How did the earliest believers, those in the New Testament era and shortly aft...
In this episode, we explore the covenantal argument for baptism.
Throughout Scripture, God makes covenants with His people, and baptism is often viewed as the sign of initiation into that covenant relationship. But how do these two ideas connect? How does a biblical understanding of God’s covenants shape the way we think about baptism?
We’ll argue that, based on our relationship with God under the new covenant, baptism should be ad...
What is baptism? This episode seeks to dive into the different views on baptism in Christianity, and then highlight the reformed view we believe at Providence Church. The goal of this episode is to help you understand the different views as well as have humility and charity towards other Christian views.
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In this episode, we continue our posture of discovery, tracing the theme of water throughout the New Testament to shape our understanding of baptism today. Rather than ending with a concrete definition, we’ll reflect on key moments that provide more insight into what baptism is specifically as we see it in the New Testament. We talk about hard questions like, "Does baptism save you?" and "Should an entire household b...
In this episode, we continue our posture of discovery, tracing the theme of water throughout the Gospels to shape our understanding of baptism today. Rather than ending with a concrete definition, we’ll reflect on key moments that provide more insight into what baptism is specifically as we see it in the gospels. Whether you're new to the Bible or a seasoned theologian, join us as we dive into the story.
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What if baptism didn’t begin in the New Testament? What if the waters of creation, the flood, the Red Sea, the Jordan River, and more have been telling a deeper story all along?
In this episode, we take a posture of discovery, tracing the theme of water throughout the Old Testament to discover how the Old Testament shapes our understanding of baptism today. Rather than ending with a concrete definition, we’ll reflect on key moments ...
When various churches focus on the infant (infant baptism, baby dedication, and so on), why does Providence instead focus on commissioning the parents? This episode seeks to explain Parent Commissioning at Providence—what it is, who it’s for, why we do it, and how it impacts the church.
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When we think of justice, we often think of fairness, punishment, or legal systems, but what does God’s justice actually look like? And why is it good news, not just for the world, but for each of us personally?
In this episode, we take a deep dive into a biblical look at God’s justice. We explore how God's justice through Christ is beautiful, a blessing to us, and a reminder of how we should treat others.
We also briefly addre...
Why does a 1700-year-old statement of faith still matter today? The Nicene Creed isn’t just something we recite on Sundays; it’s a bold declaration that has shaped Christian belief for centuries. In this episode, we unpack the rich theology behind the Creed, exploring what it tells us about God, Christ, and his church—and why it’s still vital for every Christian today. Whether you're new to the Creed or have said it countless ...
1700 years ago, a Christian council was held that defined the church from that point forward. Does this meeting of Christian bishops matter today? What were they fighting over? Why is it astonishing that what they said is still affirmed by all Christians everywhere this many years later? In this episode, we seek to show a quick history and the overall importance of the Nicene Creed.
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Jesus emphasized living in His Kingdom, Paul highlights justification by faith, James tells us faith alone won’t save us. So which one was right? Do we see three different gospel messages? In this episode, we explore how some passages seem to contradict each other, and how Christians should seek to reconcile these issues in the Bible. We believe the Scriptures are a united story about one cohesive gospel message, and we seek to sho...
In this episode, we invite Dr. Patrick Schreiner to discuss how to understand Paul’s use of the law in Galatians.
How should Christians today think about the law? In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Patrick Schreiner to explore Paul’s often misunderstood view of the law in his letter to the Galatians.
In the Old Testament, the law is described as a gift, delighting the soul (Psalm 1), sweeter than honey (Psalm 119:103), and guiding...
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