About this episode
In this episode, Tim Pratt Jr. explores the state of the soul and the importance of soul formation in leadership.
You can be saved and still have a fragmented soul. In this episode of Student of Life , I reflect on a simple but weighty question: How is your soul? Scripture calls us to be formed into the image of Christ—mind, heart, body, and soul. But when areas in us remain unhealed or untouched, they don’t stay private—especially in leadership. We talk about the difference between salvation and formation, hearing and obeying, and why mastering the language of healing without doing the work can still hurt people. This isn’t about perfection. It’s about honesty, formation, and leading from a whole soul. Student of Life Guide — How Is Your Soul? Key Idea Salvation is immediate, but formation is lifelong. What remains fragmented in us eventually impacts others. 3 Big Insights You can be saved and still need soul formation. Grace initiates salvation; obedience shapes maturity. Fragmented souls affect people, not just leaders. Influence multiplies what’s unresolved. Hearing God’s Word means obeying it. Fluency without obedience creates the illusion of wholeness. Reflection Questions How is my soul—not my role, not my output, but my inner life? What part of me feels unhealed, avoided, or…
People in this episode
Host: Tim Pratt Jr.
Topics covered
- soul formation
- salvation
- leadership
- healing
- Christianity
Keywords
- soul
- salvation
- formation
- leadership
- healing
- Christianity
- obedience
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Psalm 23, James 1, Colossians 2
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