<![CDATA[The Formed Podcast by Steel City Church]]>The Formed Podcast by Steel City Church is a podcast of everyday gospel conversations for everyday people. Join us on this journey as we discuss spiritual formation and hear from Pastor Chris. These short episodes are designed to help you be a disciple who helps others to learn and live the ways of Jesus every day!

]]>https://www.thesteelcitychurch.com/Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Wed, 27 May 2026 17:40:24 GMTSat, 24 Jan 2026 23:54:26 GMT60Steel City Church<p>The Formed Podcast by Steel City Church is a podcast of everyday gospel conversations for everyday people. Join us on this journey as we discuss spiritual formation and hear from Pastor Chris. These short episodes are designed to help you be a disciple who helps others to learn and live the ways of Jesus every day!</p>episodicSteel City Churchjacob@thesteelcitychurch.comno<![CDATA[The Happy Life: E3 The Meek]]>This conversation delves into the concept of meekness and its significance in the context of the Sermon on the Mount. Join us as we talk about what meekness means and the impact of opposition and self-loathing. Meekness helps us gain right perspective as we understand importance and faulty standards. The key takeaway emphasizes living from the truth of acceptance and approval in Christ.

Takeaways

  • Meekness is a settled trust in God
  • Living from the truth of acceptance and approval in Christ

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Weekend Recap
  • 06:21 The Context of Meekness in the Sermon on the Mount
  • 13:39 Resting Importance in Christ
]]>82643d5e-2c44-4748-bbf3-00396cbee62eSat, 09 May 2026 15:25:12 GMT<p>This conversation delves into the concept of meekness and its significance in the context of the Sermon on the Mount. Join us as we talk about what meekness means and the impact of opposition and self-loathing. Meekness helps us gain right perspective as we understand importance and faulty standards. The key takeaway emphasizes living from the truth of acceptance and approval in Christ.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Meekness is a settled trust in God</li><li>Living from the truth of acceptance and approval in Christ</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Weekend Recap</li><li>06:21 The Context of Meekness in the Sermon on the Mount</li><li>13:39 Resting Importance in Christ</li></ul>no00:24:2323The Happy Life: E3 The Meekfull<![CDATA[The Happy Life: E2 Those Who Mourn]]>The podcast delves into the second Beatitude, 'Blessed are Those Who Mourn,' exploring the concept of mourning and the promise of comfort. Pastor Chris takes us to the story of Hagar, highlighting her how she was comforted by God in her mourning.

Takeaways

  • Mourning leads to comfort
  • God's comfort is a response to genuine mourning

]]>3b3b3666-9475-4e07-84a5-63978688d08dTue, 21 Apr 2026 12:32:59 GMT<p>The podcast delves into the second Beatitude, 'Blessed are Those Who Mourn,' exploring the concept of mourning and the promise of comfort. Pastor Chris takes us to the story of Hagar, highlighting her how she was comforted by God in her mourning.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Mourning leads to comfort</li><li>God's comfort is a response to genuine mourning</li></ul><p></p>no00:26:2422The Happy Life: E2 Those Who Mournfull<![CDATA[The Happy Life: E1 Poor in Spirit]]>The conversation delves into the Happy Life series, exploring the concept of happiness and blessedness as defined by Jesus in the Beatitudes. Today's episode focuses on the theme of being poor in spirit and experiencing the grace of Jesus, drawing insights from the story of the Prodigal Son and its application to real-life experiences.

Takeaways

  • The Happy Life series explores the concept of happiness and blessedness as defined by Jesus in the Beatitudes.
  • The theme of being poor in spirit and experiencing the grace of Jesus is central to the discussion.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Series Overview
  • 07:57 The Prodigal Son and Being Poor in Spirit
  • 16:50 The Grace of Jesus and Transformation
]]>3b01e4ec-9c49-4e01-bbf1-3c513a16961fTue, 14 Apr 2026 13:41:04 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the Happy Life series, exploring the concept of happiness and blessedness as defined by Jesus in the Beatitudes. Today's episode focuses on the theme of being poor in spirit and experiencing the grace of Jesus, drawing insights from the story of the Prodigal Son and its application to real-life experiences.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>The Happy Life series explores the concept of happiness and blessedness as defined by Jesus in the Beatitudes.</li><li>The theme of being poor in spirit and experiencing the grace of Jesus is central to the discussion.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Series Overview</li><li>07:57 The Prodigal Son and Being Poor in Spirit</li><li>16:50 The Grace of Jesus and Transformation</li></ul>no00:28:0221The Happy Life: E1 Poor in Spiritfull<![CDATA[Formed: E7 Formed for the Commission]]>In this episode of the Formed Podcast, Chris and Jacob discuss being formed for the commission. In Matthew 5:13-16, Jesus tells his listeners that they are "the salt of the earth" and "the light of the world." Join us for this conversation as we talk about what that means for us today as formed followers of Jesus.

]]>102b704f-c1fc-40ec-a2cd-4ef8680013a8Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:06:02 GMT<p>In this episode of the Formed Podcast, Chris and Jacob discuss being formed for the commission. In Matthew 5:13-16, Jesus tells his listeners that they are "the salt of the earth" and "the light of the world." Join us for this conversation as we talk about what that means for us today as formed followers of Jesus.</p>no00:25:2017Formed: E7 Formed for the Commissionfull<![CDATA[Formed: E6 Formed through the Spiritual Practices]]>Jump into this conversation about how God uses the spiritual practices to do the work of formation in us. Our posture is that of clay on the wheel of the potter, intricately shaped and sculpted by the potter.

]]>9be5b43a-bb6d-481c-a0a0-c848666fb3d8Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:50:30 GMT<p>Jump into this conversation about how God uses the spiritual practices to do the work of formation in us. Our posture is that of clay on the wheel of the potter, intricately shaped and sculpted by the potter.</p>no00:25:0116Formed: E6 Formed through the Spiritual Practicesfull<![CDATA[Formed: E5 Formed for Redemptive Relationships]]>Today we discuss the parable of the unmerciful servant from Matthew 18:21-35, emphasizing the importance of forgiveness and mercy in redemptive relationships. We explores the challenge of extending forgiveness, the contrast between God's mercy and human behavior, and practical ways to embody forgiveness in relationships.

]]>3118acd2-4671-4ba7-baab-64a7a6cf1d57Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:26:36 GMT<p>Today we discuss the parable of the unmerciful servant from Matthew 18:21-35, emphasizing the importance of forgiveness and mercy in redemptive relationships. We explores the challenge of extending forgiveness, the contrast between God's mercy and human behavior, and practical ways to embody forgiveness in relationships. </p><p></p>no00:23:0415Formed: E5 Formed for Redemptive Relationshipsfull<![CDATA[Formed: E4 Formed for Freedom]]>This conversation delves into the theme of freedom in Christ and the obstacles to experiencing freedom: guilt, shame, and fear. It is for freedom that Christ has set us free! However, quickly into the Christian walk, we find ourselves disillusioned by our old ways. Join us as Pastor Chris lays out the process of re-acclimating to the freedom we have already been given.

]]>5c01282c-11ed-4582-8a40-6daad9e3f8c8Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:22:59 GMT<p>This conversation delves into the theme of freedom in Christ and the obstacles to experiencing freedom: guilt, shame, and fear. It is for freedom that Christ has set us free! However, quickly into the Christian walk, we find ourselves disillusioned by our old ways. Join us as Pastor Chris lays out the process of re-acclimating to the freedom we have already been given.</p>no00:27:3314Formed: E4 Formed for Freedomfull<![CDATA[Formed: E3 Formed by Being With Jesus]]>The episode delves into the concept of being formed by being with Jesus, exploring the character arcs of Peter and John, their boldness, and the practical steps to be with Jesus. Join us as we discuss how being with Jesus helps form us for impact regardless of prior education or experience.

]]>57df7865-f783-45e5-bd9d-89e66955e222Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:19:10 GMT<p>The episode delves into the concept of being formed by being with Jesus, exploring the character arcs of Peter and John, their boldness, and the practical steps to be with Jesus. Join us as we discuss how being with Jesus helps form us for impact regardless of prior education or experience.</p>no00:23:0313Formed: E3 Formed by Being With Jesusfull<![CDATA[Formed: E2 The Rich Young Ruler - Mark 10:17-22]]>This week's conversation delves into the story of the rich young ruler and explores how we have been formed. So many things contribute to our formation: culture, upbringing, expectations, and so much more. How do we know we are being formed by the right thing? Join us as we step into the invitation to follow Jesus and leave the other things in the past.

]]>f23fdcb3-7676-42bc-bec3-c4fb2db8ef8aMon, 02 Feb 2026 17:11:14 GMT<p>This week's conversation delves into the story of the rich young ruler and explores how we have been formed. So many things contribute to our formation: culture, upbringing, expectations, and so much more. How do we know we are being formed by the right thing? Join us as we step into the invitation to follow Jesus and leave the other things in the past. </p><p></p><p></p>no00:23:0212Formed: E2 The Rich Young Ruler - Mark 10:17-22full<![CDATA[Formed: E1 Formed for Abundant Life]]>Welcome to Episode 1 of The Formed Podcast by Steel City Church. In this first episode, Pastor Chris shares the story of Zacchaeus and the powerful truth we see at the starting point of spiritual formation. Join us as we explore the beauty of how Jesus meets us right where we are — on our own turf, in the middle of our story — and invites us into something deeper.

]]>3dca02c9-4dd2-42c1-ba22-d1397342669fSun, 25 Jan 2026 00:33:28 GMT<p>Welcome to <b>Episode 1 of <i>The Formed Podcast</i></b> by Steel City Church. In this first episode, Pastor Chris shares the story of Zacchaeus and the powerful truth we see at the starting point of spiritual formation. Join us as we explore the beauty of how Jesus meets us right where we are — on our own turf, in the middle of our story — and invites us into something deeper.</p>no00:18:0611Formed: E1 Formed for Abundant Lifefull