PD201 Introducing Spiritual Formation

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Dr. Gary Thomas—award-winning author and internationally recognized speaker—provides a panoramic view of spiritual formation so you can learn what it means to relate to the God who created us. Dr. Thomas examines the most significant movements in the history of Christian spirituality, such as the Desert Fathers, the monastics, the Puritans, and the charismatics. Use this course for personal enrichment—to survey the sacred pathways, the practice of holiness in everyday life, and the virtue of humility—or use this course to help those in your small group and congregation grow in spiritual maturity. Gary Thomas is one the most sought-after speakers on the topics of marriage, parenting, and spiritual formation, and he’s distilled a career’s worth of wisdom into a single course, designed for Mobile Ed.

Introduction

Introducing the Speaker and the Course

Introducing the Speaker and the Course

2m

Spirituality: Historical Survey

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God’s Desire for Relationship

God’s Desire for Relationship

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Genuine Spirituality: Focused Diversity

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Seeking the Kingdom of God (Matt 6:33)

Seeking the Kingdom of God (Matt 6:33)

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Authentic Faith and Holiness

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Spirituality from God’s Perspective

Spirituality from God’s Perspective

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Holiness: God and the Body

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Every Body Matters

Every Body Matters

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Holiness: Practicing the Spiritual Virtues

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Intentional Spiritual Growth

Intentional Spiritual Growth

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Holiness: Marriage and Family

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Marriage: Rediscovering Its Purpose

Marriage: Rediscovering Its Purpose

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Holiness: Life’s Pleasures and Death

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Pleasure: Problem or Solution?

Pleasure: Problem or Solution?

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Conclusion

Summary of the Course

Summary of the Course

2m

Appendix: Screencasts

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Examining Ahithophel’s Relationship to Bathsheba

Examining Ahithophel’s Relationship to Bathsheba

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