Spiritual Formation: An Invitation to Drawing Near Temptations in Spiritual Formation
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Apr 12, 2024 Kyle delves into the complexities of spiritual formation, emphasizing the integration of theology and lived experience. He discusses the challenges of self-knowledge, warning against narcissism while highlighting the importance of abandoning oneself to God. The conversation explores how self-help spirituality can dilute true formation, and stresses the necessity of maintaining a connection between Scripture and the Holy Spirit. Kyle also advocates for ongoing dialogue between practitioners and academics to enrich spiritual practices and discern one's calling.
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Cultivate Deeper Listening To The Word
- Consider joining conversations (Substack, seminary, cohorts) to deepen your understanding of spiritual formation and preaching.
- Practice listening as a hearer of the Word and ask how preaching invites people to draw near to God.
Cohort Formation That Shepherds
- Kyle describes the Institute for Spiritual Formation cohort model that shepherds students together through formation.
- Graduates report learning what it means to be known and loved and invited to be face-to-face with another.
Doxological Theology Reorients Doctrine
- Theology practiced as doxology reorients doctrine toward praise and drawing near to God.
- Kyle and co-editors aim to teach sanctification with joy-filled, praise-infused theology for students.
