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Practicing the Way with John Mark Comer
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The way of Jesus leads us to a deeper, fuller life. This was true in the ancient world where Jesus first lived and taught, and it’s still true today. But what does it mean to actually practice the way of Jesus in today’s complex, secular world? In this podcast, join John Mark Comer and other guides as they explore this important question through practical teachings and conversations. At Practicing the Way, we are here to help you journey to a deeper life with God.
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Be Family Around a Table | Community E1
Nov 300:56:15Tap to summarizeWhat does it mean to live as the family of God? John Mark explores how we're created for relationship and why spiritual formation can't happen in isolation. He unpacks the biblical vision of church as a "fictive kinship group" and shows us how transformation happens not just on Sunday mornings, but around the dining room table with people who become family.Key Scripture Passages: Genesis 1v26-27; Mark 1v16-18; Mark 3v13-14, 32-35; Romans 8v15; Acts 2v42-47This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Adam from Austin, Arkansas; Brett from Huntersville, North Carolina; Grace from Jacksonville, Florida; Brandon from Waconia, Minnesota; and Jordan from Palmer, Alaska. Thank you all so much!If you'd like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at practicingtheway.org/give.
Transcribe →Sabbath as Resistance | Garden City E6
Oct 3000:45:06Tap to summarizeCan we rest our way to freedom? John Mark explores how Sabbath is far more than a wellness practice—it's an act of defiance against the relentless pace of modern life. He shows how God built a rhythm of work and rest into creation itself, and how the command to Sabbath is actually a way to resist cultural forces of busyness, consumerism, and endless accumulation. Key Scripture Passages: Genesis 2v1-3; Exodus 20v8-11; Deuteronomy 5v12-15This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Joan from Coto De Caza, California; Rob from Marble Falls, Texas; Steve from Deptford, New Jersey; Dustin from Los Angeles, California; and Anna from Cedarburg, Wisconsin. Thank you all so much!If you'd like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at https://practicingtheway.org/give.
Transcribe →Jesus and the Paycheck | Garden City E5
Oct 2701:00:30Tap to summarizeWhat does Jesus really teach about money? John Mark unpacks Jesus' radical teaching from Matthew 6 on treasure, generosity, and trust. He challenges the "work more, buy more, repeat" cycle that dominates Western culture and invites us into an alternative way of life marked by simplicity, generosity, and a God-centered vision. Key Scripture Passages: Matthew 6v19-34; 1 Timothy 6v6-19This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Christine from San Francisco, California; Chelsey from Cedar Park, Texas; Brad from Fort Worth, Texas; Ed from Fort Liberty, North Carolina; and Tara from Orleans, Ontario. Thank you all so much!If you'd like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at practicingtheway.org/give.
Transcribe →Yes/No | Garden City E4
Oct 2000:49:04Tap to summarizeHow do we live focused, purposeful lives in a world of endless opportunities and demands? John Mark explores the power of saying "no" as a spiritual discipline—showing us that Jesus' ability to fulfill His calling wasn't just about what He said yes to, but also about what He said no to. He challenges us to identify our God-given vocation and then ruthlessly eliminate distractions, even good ones, so we can say our deepest "yes" to what truly matters.Key Scripture Passages: Mark 1v9-38; John 17v4; John 19v28-30This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: James from Wilmington, Delaware; Tommy from Carrollton, Georgia; Lewis from West Palm Beach, Florida; Stephen from Birmingham, Alabama; and Andrew from Bend, Oregon. Thank you all so much!If you'd like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at practicingtheway.org/give.
Transcribe →Kavod | Garden City E3
Oct 1300:47:35Tap to summarizeHow do we work for the glory of God? John Mark unpacks Paul's vision in 1 Corinthians 10 to "do everything for the glory of God" and applies it to our everyday work, showing how we glorify God not only in what we do, but in how we do it.Key Scripture Passages: 1 Corinthians 10v25-31; Romans 1; Proverbs 22v29; Daniel 1This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Caleb from Fort Mill, South Carolina; Michael from Peyton, Colorado; Aaron from Redding, California; Diane from Bend, Oregon; and Josh from Buford, Georgia. Thank you all so much!If you'd like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at practicingtheway.org/give.
Transcribe →Identity and Calling | Garden City E2
Oct 600:51:26Tap to summarizeWhat does it mean to be a culture-maker? John Mark explores the cultural mandate from Genesis and argues that God commands all human beings to make culture—both corporately by building civilization and individually by discovering our unique vocations. He walks through eight practical questions to help us discern our God-given identities and callings.Key Scripture Passages: Genesis 1:26-28; Acts 9:1-16; Psalm 33:15This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Jeanne from Greenwood, South Carolina; Kelcey from Twinsburg, Ohio; Daniel from Charlotte, North Carolina; Travis from London, Kentucky; and Zachary from Salt Lake City, Utah. Thank you all so much!If you'd like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at practicingtheway.org/give.
Transcribe →What Does It Mean To Be Human? | Garden City E1
Sep 2900:43:52Tap to summarizeWhat is our purpose? John Mark opens a new series exploring the ideas related to work, rest, and our human condition. He challenges the sacred-secular divide and calls us to see all of life as spiritual, encouraging listeners to dream big about their God-given identity and calling.Key Scripture Passages: Genesis 1v26-28; Genesis 2v8-15; Revelation 22v1-5This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Ashley from Draper, Utah; Jennifer from Melbourne, Florida; Rebecca from Leicester, Leicestershire; Landon from Prescott, Arizona; and Ethan from Valrico, Florida. Thank you all so much!If you'd like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at practicingtheway.org/give.
Transcribe →Ronald Rolheiser on Giving Your Life Away
Sep 2201:15:52Tap to summarizeWhat does it look like to follow Jesus for your whole life? John Mark sits down with Father Ronald Rolheiser—author, priest, and spiritual writer—to talk about the stages of the spiritual journey. Drawing from decades of pastoral leadership, personal suffering, and theological study, Father Rolheiser reflects on how we struggle to get our lives together, give our lives away, and ultimately give our deaths away as a final act of love. Key Scripture Passages: John 13–17; Matthew 5–7; Luke 12v16–21This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Austin from Fort Wayne, Indiana; Laura from Forest Grove, Oregon; Veronica from Clayton, California; Ian from Loveland, Colorado; and Michael from Reno, Nevada. Thank you all so much! If you’d like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at practicingtheway.org/give.
Transcribe →Hurry: The Great Enemy of Spiritual Life | Practicing the Way Vision Series E12 (Re-release)
Sep 1500:54:31Tap to summarize"If you want to experience the life of Jesus, you have to adopt the lifestyle of Jesus."John Mark concludes the Vision series with a pastoral word on hurry, unpacking how hurry does violence to the soul, erodes our capacity for transformation, and why following Jesus requires us to slow down and adopt his lifestyle, not just his teachings.Key Scripture Passages: Matthew 11v28–30; Luke 10v38–42This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Julianne from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; Janet from West Lafayette, Indiana; Laura from Newberg, Oregon; Staci from Colleyville, Texas; and Bianca from San Luis Obispo, California. Thank you all so much!If you’d like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at practicingtheway.org/give.
Transcribe →Community | Unforced Rhythms of Grace E5
May 3, 2024Tap to summarize"You can't follow Jesus alone."John Mark shows us the essential nature of community in our walk with Jesus: how God adopts us into his family and the role our brothers and sisters play in our formation. He concludes with an encouragement to be intentional in finding community, and when we do, to put down deep roots. Key Scripture Passages: Mark 1v16-20; Mark 3v13-19; Mark 3v32-35; Romans 8v15; Ephesians 2v15-20This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Daniel from Hillsboro, Oregon; David from Yorba Linda, California; Aarti from Beaconsfield, Australia; Melanie from Flower Mound, Texas; and Kim from Keller, Texas.Thank you all so much!If you’d like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at practicingtheway.org/give.
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