Episode 310

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27th Nov 2024

Shaped to Bear His Image: Spiritual Formation with Bethany Allen

In this insightful episode of The Collide Podcast, we sit down with Bethany Allen, the Pastor of Spiritual Formation & Leadership Development at Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon. Bethany shares her journey from the South to the Pacific Northwest, where she discovered her calling to guide others in becoming true image-bearers of God.

Bethany dives into the heart of spiritual formation, sharing how scripture, community, and leadership intersect in her ministry. She unpacks the challenges many people face in their spiritual journey and offers wisdom on how to navigate them. From counseling and curriculum development to fostering a deeper understanding of God’s design for His people, Bethany provides practical insights for anyone seeking to grow in their faith.

Tune in as we explore the importance of being shaped by God, the role of community in spiritual growth, and what the future holds for spiritual formation and leadership at Bridgetown Church.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • What it means to be an "image-bearer of God" and how this concept shapes her ministry.
  • How living in Portland has influenced her perspective on ministry and cultural engagement.
  • The integration of scripture into counseling, curriculum development, and leadership training.
  • The vital role community plays in personal and collective spiritual growth.

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About the Podcast

The Collide Podcast
Welcome to the Collide podcast. We are so glad you’re here! We’re excited for you to join us every week as Collide’s Founder and Director, Willow Weston interviews incredible humans who are experiencing God doing amazing things in their lives. We love sharing stories of leaders, counselors, pastors, business owners, moms, artists, authors, and everyday heroes who are making a difference in the world. We invite our guests to share from an authentic and vulnerable place the ways that Jesus is showing up and colliding with them in the mess, the pain, the beauty, and the joy. We know you will be inspired, refreshed, and encouraged and leave each episode knowing God meets you where you’re at and is doing something beautiful right there.