Short-Term Studies
Do you desire something more? You have come to the right place.
Whether you are exploring spiritual formation for the first time, continuing your journey of transformation, or looking for a spiritual refresh, we have a growing collection of offerings that could help.
These studies are meant for a group context, allowing authentic conversation to lead to deeper understanding and growth. Yet if that is not possible, they can also be done individually.
If you have questions about the studies or need help discerning the right fit, please contact us at info@theodyssey.org.
Fall Study: Matthew 6:9-13
Website, Podcast
When We Pray is an eight-week expedition into the most well-known and memorized prayer of our Christian faith. Many have the words of this prayer etched in their mind, yet have never grasped the opportunities hidden within. Sometimes new invitations are discovered amid ancient practices.
In Matthew 6:9-13, commonly known as the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus is modeling a posture of prayer, inviting us to participate in the Kingdom of God.
33-Day Soul Care Challenge
Website
33 days, 15 minutes a day. Recapture perspective, be inspired, partner with God’s possibilities, and be spiritually refreshed. Accept the challenge and see how God meets you when you create space for Him.
Each day is unique, guided, and foundational, with a tangible action step. Whether a Scripture, a song, a reflection, a work of art, or other, establish a spiritual rhythm that works for you.
Five Misadventures in the Christian Life
Booklet, Website, Podcast
While our journey with Christ starts out well-intentioned, many get lost in spiritual misadventure – beliefs and practices that sound good, but instead lead into a cul-de-sac, leaving us spiritually apathetic, tired, cynical, or even burned out. A great first step into spiritual formation.
This 6-week study has a podcast series that accompanies the 6″x9″ booklet that can be purchased in the Theodyssey Store for $12. Booklet now available in Spanish!
Heart’s Desire
Website
Each of us is hardwired with a desire for “something more.” Ancient Christians called this heart’s desire. It is the source of understanding our true identity and reason for being. It’s where everything about us begins. This desire is an invitation from God.
You’re invited to a nine-week online spiritual formation journey exploring Heart’s Desire, an authentic, practical, and hopefully life-changing conversation for 21st-century Christ-followers.
Fall Study: Zechariah 3:1-7
Website, Podcast
What if we went beyond information and allowed Scripture to form us more into the image of Christ? Our annual Fall Study guides us through an ancient process of sacred reading we call Alive to God in Scripture.
How could an Old Testament prophet from 520 BCE have arguably the most profound vision for our culture today? Zechariah 3:1-7 presents a shocking picture of what God is like and what we mean to Him and gives us practical wisdom for growing a transforming friendship.
A website with written resources and a podcast series will guide your 9-week journey.
Finding Home Journey
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In a chaotic and uncertain world, God invites us to find our home in Him. What does this practically mean? How does it happen? What are the ‘gears’—the inner movements— that make this kind of life possible in 21st century culture?
Finding Home is an invitation for those who long for ‘something more’.
Finding Home is designed for a slow exploration over a 6-month span (two reflections per week). Yet feel free to dive in at any pace.
Fall Study: Ephesians 3:14-21
Website, Podcast
What if we went beyond information and allowed Scripture to form us more into the image of Christ? Our annual Fall Study guides us through an ancient process of sacred reading we call Alive to God in Scripture.
Paul writes a beautiful prayer in Ephesians, inviting us to grasp and live out of the rich blessings offered to us through Jesus.
Weekly lessons and podcasts. 8-week journey.
Fall Study: Psalm 1
Website, Podcast
What if we went beyond information and allowed Scripture to form us more into the image of Christ? Our annual Fall Study guides us through an ancient process of sacred reading we call Alive to God in Scripture.
Psalm 1 is a rich passage, full of wisdom on how to truly follow Jesus.
Weekly lessons and podcasts. 8-week journey.