The Formed Podcast by Steel City Church

The Happy Life: E6 The Peacemakers

Peacemaking is the active work of restoring what brokenness has torn apart and reweaving God's shalom wherever He's placed us. Today's episode emphasizes seeking the peace of the city and committing to peacemaking steps in daily life.

The Happy Life: E5 Pure in Heart

"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God". In this episode Jacob and Chris talk about the partnership with God in the process of purity, the eternal aspect of purity, and the challenges of cultural norms. The Christian life is portrayed as a journey of walking every step with God, embracing openness and trust.

The Happy Life: E4 The Merciful

Jacob and Pastor Chris are continuing on in the series through the Beatitudes and today the topic is mercy. Mercy is the language of the Kingdom of Heaven but in many ways can be challenging for us to receive and give. In this episode they dive into the meaning of mercy and visit the story of the Good Samaritan to help us better understand and live this out.

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

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