After The Fact: Spiritual Formation Is Not A Solo Endeavor With Don Whitney

Kyle Worley is joined by Don Whitney to answer the question, “How important is the local church and the Christian community to the journey of becoming more like Christ?”

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• How important is the local church and the Christian community to the journey of becoming more like Christ?

Helpful Definitions:

• Spiritual Disciplines: Practices found in the Bible by which we experience God and grow in Christlikeness.
• Fellowship: Koinónia (κοινωνία)

Guest Bio:

Don Whitney is the Professor of Biblical Spirituality and the John H. Powell Professor of Pastoral Ministry at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He holds a M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; a D.Min., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; and a Ph.D. in Theology from the University of the Free State, South Africa. He has authored several books, including but not limited to: Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life and Praying the Bible. Dr. Whitney also serves as the founder and president of The Center for Biblical Spirituality. Don lives with his wife Caffy in Kansas City, Missouri. The Whitneys have a married daughter, Laurelen, and five grandchildren.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• Luke 4
• “Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life” by Donald S Whitney

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