Free video course released by the Center for Discipleship and Renewal at Forward Movement
The Center for Discipleship and Renewal (Cedar) at Forward Movement is excited to introduce a new short video course to support worshipping communities in growing in faith. “Sharing our Stories” will help disciples understand, develop, and pray with their own stories of faith in conversation with stories from the Bible, the saints, and other Christians.
These three thirteen-minute videos are now available at discipleship.forwardmovement.org and on YouTube.
Designed for adult formation sessions or leadership retreats, they may be watched in person or online in a group with guided conversation, or at home and then discussed later in small group settings. The course is ideal for one 90-minute session or three separate shorter sessions.
As a pilot course for Cedar, feedback is welcome as future short courses are in the works. Please email Taylor Devine, Church Relations Coordinator for Discipleship Initiatives, at tdevine@forwardmovement.org to request a review form or to provide feedback.
The course features the Rev. Robert Hendrickson, the Rev. Andrew Stravitz, and Kristin Tovar who teach practices of story-sharing that will help participants further engage the story of God in their lives. Exploring a theology of friendship with Christ through modern and ancient stories, groups (formation group, Vestry or church committee, small group, etc.) will be guided through a meaningful and engaging practice designed to help share your stories and to grow in love of God and neighbor.
Episode One, “The Scripts We’re Given” explores the religious scripts we are often handed in American culture, and why they do not capture the fullness of our lives in God. Participants are guided through practices of discovery and bearing witness to their own stories.
Episode Two, “Friendship with God” deepens the engagement with Jesus’ stories of friendship, with special care to plumb those stories and our own with responsibility and love.
Episode Three, “You are the Letters of God,” explores where Jesus is most active in scripture and in our own lives. Participants are led in an exercise to help them explore and share their own stories in light of Scripture.
In the coming weeks, Sharing Our Stories will also be available as podcasts and PDF transcripts.
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The Center for Discipleship and Renewal is an initiative of Forward Movement. This course is made possible by a generous grant from the J. C. Flowers Foundation. It is copyright 2026 Forward Movement. All rights reserved worldwide.
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