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 ...

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 ...

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.Re...

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 se...

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 c...

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...

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 ...

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 wel...

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...

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 ...

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...

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, w...

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, ...

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 beh...

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 ...

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 c...

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...

In this episode, we invite Dr. Gregory Lanier to discuss the New Perspectives on Paul (NPP)—what the view is, its historical context, and its implications for understanding the book of Galatians.What are the New Perspectives on Paul? Sho...

How can Paul’s letter to the Galatians 2000 years ago impact our church today? What’s the letter all about? What does it teach us? And what is our hope for spending the fall in Galatians at Providence? Join us as we kick off season ...

This is our last repost episode of the summer!In this episode, Andrew and Ravyn introduce the topic of and definition of fencing the Lord's table during Communion. What is fencing the table? Why is fencing the table an act of love? How d...

We finish our Trinity series by answering your questions. We dive into questions like, "How does the Trinity shape the way we pray?" "Did God the Father create creation?" and others. Join us as we ask these questions and deepen our understandin...

We continue our Trinity series by discussing the Holy Spirit. If you have questions at any point during this episode, we encourage you to email us. We believe that understanding God matters to our Christian faith and shapes our rel...

We continue our Trinity series by unpacking God the Son. We answer questions like, "Who is Jesus?" "Why is it important that He is a member of the Trinity?" and "How does he connect us to the Father?"If you have questions at any point d...

In this episode, we discuss the Trinity and unpack one of the members of the Trinity—God the Father. We will define what it means that God is triune, and what it means for Him to be Father.For the next three weeks, we are going to unpac...

At Providence, we have two main areas where we invest our time—Sundays and mid-week gatherings called City Groups, or families on mission. In this episode, our City Groups (CG) director gives an overview of the vision of CGs and the value of th...