Formed by Jesus Podcast

Trey Van Camp, Caleb Martinez
Formed by Jesus Podcast

Our pathway for discipleship to Jesus at Passion Creek Church

  1. MAY 25

    Prayer E4 - Directing God's Hand

    Prayer is so important because it allows us to delight in God’s presence, discern His heart, and depend on His power. But prayer is so powerful because it actually directs God’s hand. When we pray, prayer moves our heart and will to align with God’s heart and will. But it also moves God’s hand to directly interfere into the affairs of humanity. And yet few of us actually believe this. Some of us fall into the trap of fatalism, falsely believing God has already set the future and our prayers won’t actually change anything. Others of us fall into the trap of naturalism, falsely believing that prayer is less important than action. But throughout the scriptures, God does change his mind in response to his peoples’ prayers. In Exodus 32, after receiving the 10 Commandments, Moses prays on behalf of the Israelites and God relents. In 2 Kings 6, Elisha prays for the eyes of his servant to be opened to the reality of God’s power through prayer. If you track the theme of prayer throughout the biblical story, one thing becomes abundantly clear: prayer moves the hand of God to action. It’s our prayers, usually on behalf of others, by which God advances His Kingdom to push back the darkness in the world around us. Put simply, God responds when we pray. By praying bold prayers that just might move God’s hand to action, we practice turning our inward-focused minds, hearts, and bodies into outward-acting agents of God’s kingdom.

    36 min
  2. MAY 25

    How to Teach Your Kids to Pray for Others [Family Guide Week 4]

    You've made it! Welcome to Week 4 of our family prayer practice—and this one may be the most transformational yet. This week, we’re focusing on praying for others, using Matthew 6:13 and the life of Jesus as our guide. He didn’t just pray for friends—He prayed for His enemies, for His disciples, and for people who didn’t yet know Him. What a powerful model for our children to follow. Juli shares simple but meaningful ways to help your kids intercede for others—from whiteboard prayer lists to breath prayers to scripture-based intercession. Whether you're praying as a family or helping older kids develop their own rhythms, this practice will help build empathy, compassion, and a Christlike mindset. 📖 Verse Focus: “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” 📚 Story Focus: Jesus praying for His disciples and His enemies (John 17, Luke 23:34) ✨ This week includes: Tips for helping kids pray for friends, teachers, and even enemies A breath prayer toolkit for emotional regulation and spiritual focus Recommended resources for parents and kids to go deeper Continued Scripture prayer practice for older kids 💬 Comment below: Who did your family pray for this week? What surprised you? 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Download the full Family Guide at https://formedbyjesus.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Formed-By-Prayer-Family-Guide-2025.pdf 📚 Resources mentioned: Raising Prayerful Kids, Any Time, Any Place, Any Prayer, and Praying the Scriptures for Your Children

    9 min

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