BIBLICAL Spiritual FORMATION

A 5-week guided journey into what it means to be formed in Christ.

Christ formed in you.

Biblical Spiritual Formation is a five-week cohort experience exploring how Scripture — and the very questions Jesus asked — shape a life of authentic discipleship. This isn't a lecture series to watch alone. It's a guided, reflective, and communal journey designed to move you from learning about spiritual formation to living it.

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What You'll Explore

Across five sessions, you'll walk through:

  1. What is Biblical Spiritual Formation? — laying the foundation, grounded in the gospel of the Kingdom

  2. The Methods of Jesus — how He formed His apprentices, then and now

  3. Integration & Intention — becoming whole and holy, not fragmented

  4. Kingdom Habits — the disciplines that shape a life around Jesus

  5. Community & Communion — formation isn't meant to happen alone

Who It's For

Anyone who wants to grow deeper in their knowledge and love of Scripture — no seminary degree required. Whether you're new to the language of spiritual formation or have been walking with Jesus for decades, this course meets you where you are and invites you further in.

How It Works

  • Format: 5 weeks, fully online, cohort-based

  • Includes: Recorded video teaching, guided readings, weekly "Biblical Conversations" discussion practice, and a private cohort community

  • Live component: Weekly real-time gathering for reflection and connection

  • Investment: $50 per person

  • Pace: Reflective and practical — designed to fit your life, not overwhelm it. As Cara says: "It is more than okay if you can't get every box checked. Perfection is not the goal."

Biblical Spiritual Formation (Solo Access)
$50.00
One time

This course focuses on personal spiritual formation; including spiritual disciplines, shaping of the inner life and developing a Christ-centered character that is manifested in apprenticeship to Jesus and love of others.

✓ 5 Weeks of Live, Guided Group Sessions
✓ Over 20 hours of on-demand seminary-level teaching
✓ Weekly Session Workbook & Assignments
✓ Access to Private Group Community
✓ Lifetime access for one (1) individual ($450 value!)

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SEPTEMBER 20 - OCTOBER 25, 2026

Biblical Spiritual Formation (Couples Access)
$85.00
One time

Why not share the experience with your spouse or a friend? Together, you can focus on personal spiritual formation; including spiritual disciplines, shaping of the inner life and developing a Christ-centered character that is manifested in apprenticeship to Jesus and love of others.

✓ 5 Weeks of Live, Guided Group Sessions
✓ Over 20 hours of on-demand seminary-level teaching
✓ Weekly Session Workbook & Assignments
✓ Access to Private Group Community
✓ Lifetime access for two (2) individuals ($900 value!)

What Students are Saying…

  • "There is more to my relationship with God..."

    “The BSF course has helped me realise that there is more to my relationship with God and that he wants this relationship to be on a more intimate level. It’s impacted me by helping me go into deep places of prayer and reflection, to hear God’s voice and respond from the heart.”

    - Isaac, Birmingham, UK

  • "A heart opening experience for me..."

    “This class was a heart opening experience for me. The material and assignments were so beautiful and like something I have never seen before. In the end, it has helped me tremendously create a deeper relationship with Jesus that I will carry for the rest of my life. All I have to say is our professor, Dr. Cara L.T. Murphy is a genius and I cannot wait to see what else she brings to the table in the future. Thank you!”

    -Jo, Monument, CO

  • "riveting and refreshing..."

    “Cara Murphy's BSF course expanded my understanding of the necessary concepts one would want to behold in order to live as an apprentice of Jesus.  Cara's teaching was riveting and refreshing.  She obviously has a deep Scriptural understanding, appreciation and passion for this subject matter.”

    - Gary and Connie, Forest, VA

  • "The most challenging, yet rewarding classes I’ve ever taken..."

    “My experience in Biblical Spiritual Formation has been truly wonderful! This has been one of the most challenging yet rewarding classes I’ve ever taken. Through its thoughtful, intentional, and experiential approach, I’ve been invited to draw nearer to the God who formed me while also discovering so much about myself and the things I’ve needed to surrender.

    Change truly starts from within, and that is what makes this class so special. It’s not an easy class, it requires a significant commitment of time through reading, videos, reflection, and discussion, but if you are seeking to be transformed, grow deeper in your faith, and become a more faithful disciple of Jesus, I truly believe this is an incredible place to begin.”

    -Kylea, Monument, CO

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The next cohort begins September 20, 2026 and continues for 5 weeks through October 25, 2026.

    Weekly live gatherings will be held Mondays from 2-3pm (MT) each week: 9.21, 9.28, 10.5, 10.12, and 10.26. If this does not fit with your schedule/timezone, please reach out to discuss other options as multiple cohorts may form.

    Enrollment closes shortly before the start date to give everyone time to get set up, so we'd encourage registering early.

    Not able to join this time around? Contact us to add your name to the waitlist to be notified the moment the next start date is confirmed!

  • Plan for about 5-7 hours a week — readings, short video teachings, and guided reflection exercises. This isn't a heavy academic workload; it's designed to be reflective and doable alongside a full life. As Cara puts it, "It is more than okay if you can't get every box checked. Perfection is not the goal."

  • Both. The core teaching (video lessons and readings) is self-paced within each week, so you can work through it on your own schedule. Alongside that, you're invited to a weekly live gathering with the cohort for real-time reflection and conversation — the rhythm that makes this a shared journey, not a solo one.

  • Your $50 gets you full access to all five weeks of video teaching, guided readings and reflection prompts, the weekly live cohort gathering, and a private group space to connect with fellow participants throughout the course.

  • Not at all. Biblical Spiritual Formation is written for anyone who wants to grow — whether you're brand new to the language of "spiritual formation" or you've been walking with Jesus for decades. Cara brings seminary-level scholarship down to earth, without watering it down.

  • Yes — two books are part of this journey: Renovation of the Heart by Dallas Willard and The Inquisitive Christ by Cara Murphy. Both are woven into the teaching throughout the five weeks, so we'd encourage picking up copies before the course begins.

  • Life happens — you won't be penalized for missing a session. All video teaching stays accessible for the full length of the course, so you can catch up in your own time. The live gatherings are the one thing you can't rewind, but you're always welcome back the following week.

  • You'll get access to a private cohort community chat to share reflections, ask questions, and pray for one another throughout the five weeks — plus the weekly live gathering for face-to-face (well, screen-to-screen) connection.

A NOTE FROM CARA

I know five weeks and fifty dollars might feel like a small ask on paper, but I don't want you to mistake the size of the investment for the size of what it can hold.

This isn't another course to check off a list. It's a chance to sit with the questions Jesus is already asking you, in a season set apart on purpose, with people who are wondering alongside you. I've watched this journey reshape how people read Scripture, how they pray, and how they see their own ordinary days as sacred ground.

Whatever is pulling at you right now – curiosity, restlessness, a hunger for more – I believe it's worth answering.

There is more waiting for you here, and I'd be honored to walk it with you.

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This course was originally created for Colorado Christian University College of Adult and General Studies, with shared ownership of all content.