The teachings of Jesus lead us to a better, fuller life. This was true in the ancient world where Jesus first 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 by Practicing the Way, John Mark Comer responds to that important question through his teachings at Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon. Join us as John Mark provides practical insight on how you can be with Jesus, become like Him and do what He did wherever you are today.<a href="http://practicingtheway.org" rel="nofollow">practicingtheway.org</a>

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How do we become resilient disciples of Jesus? Gavin Bennett shares a vision for how a Rule of Life can shape us and our communities into people of love. He challenges us to resist the temptations to make a Rule of Life about control, busyness, duty, or enthusiasm, and instead encourages us to lean into the invitations of the Spirit and Jesus&#39;s easy yoke. Key Scripture Passage: John 15v1-5 This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Spencer from New York, New York; Macy from Atlanta, Georgia; Jenni from Portland, Oregon; Todd from Fabius, New York; and Judy from Fort Worth, Texas. Thank you all so much! If you’d like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at <a href="https://practicingtheway.org/give" rel="nofollow">practicingtheway.org/give</a>.

Rule of Life: Part 2 (ft. Gavin Bennett) | Unforced Rhythms of Grace E12

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Why a Rule of Life? Tyler Staton explains the why and the what behind a Rule of Life, outlining the biblical, historical, and practical roots of this practice. He argues that a Rule of Life is essential for us to preserve the new wine of God&#39;s grace in this cultural moment with new wineskins. Key Scripture Passages: Matthew 9v14-17, Psalm 56v12-13, Acts 2v42-47. This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Joe from Huntsville, Alabama; Joshua from Columbus, Ohio; Caleb from Crystal, Minnesota; Jessica from Challenge, California; and Tanner from Moncton, New Brunswick. Thank you all so much! If you’d like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at <a href="https://practicingtheway.org/give" rel="nofollow">practicingtheway.org/give</a>.

Rule of Life: Part 1 (ft. Tyler Staton) | Unforced Rhythms of Grace E11

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What does it look like to witness in our culture? Tre&#39; Giles walks us through three ways to witness to others: spoken love, supernatural love, and sacrificial love, and challenges us to live our lives in a way that demonstrates the good news of Jesus to others. Key Scripture Passages: Acts 1v8; Colossians 1v12-14; Matthew 3v16-17; Matthew 9v9-13; Luke 23v38-43 This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Josh from Lubbock, Texas; Ernest from Highlands Ranch, Colorado; Carl and Aline from Plantation, Florida; John from Scarborough, Ontario; and Shannon from Charleston, South Carolina. Thank you all so much! If you’d like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at <a href="https://practicingtheway.org/give" rel="nofollow">practicingtheway.org/give</a>.

Witness (ft. Tre' Giles) | Unforced Rhythms of Grace E10

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&#34;Sabbath rest empowers resurrection work.&#34; In a world filled with burnout, exhaustion, and shallow indulgence, Tyler Staton argues that Sabbath is a practice to reform our relationship with work and rest - helping us work with God and receive rest as a gift from him. Highlighting the scriptural foundations and formational purpose of this practice, he highlights the future hope that we live into as we stop and rest. Key Scripture Passage: Genesis 2v1-3; Exodus 20v8-11; Exodus 31v17; Deuteronomy 5v12-15; John 7v21-24; Psalm 127v1-2 This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Jon from Odessa, Texas; Nickie from Kansas City, Missouri; Katie from Portland, Oregon; Catherine from Medford, Massachusetts; and Amy from Arlington, Virginia. Thank you all so much! If you’d like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at <a href="https://practicingtheway.org/give" rel="nofollow">practicingtheway.org/give</a>.

Sabbath (ft. Tyler Staton) | Unforced Rhythms of Grace E9

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Are our hands so full of money that we can&#39;t receive the generosity of God? Gavin Bennett argues that how we handle money is key to our apprenticeship to Jesus. He shows us that when our generosity is rooted in God&#39;s generosity, we can more fully step into our role as stewards of the resources God&#39;s entrusted to us. Key Scripture Passages: Matthew 13v44-46; Matthew 6v24; Matthew 15v15-22; Matthew 19v16-26 This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Colin from Houston, Texas; Tyler from Ankeny, Iowa; Allison from Altamonte Springs, Florida; Jason from Allen, Texas; and Rebecca from Kailua-Kona, Hawai&#39;i. Thank you all so much! If you’d like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at <a href="https://practicingtheway.org/give" rel="nofollow">practicingtheway.org/give</a>.

Generosity (ft. Gavin Bennett) | Unforced Rhythms of Grace E8

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What if serving others is more rewarding than we think? Bethany Allen argues that we often only consider the costs of service, but rarely consider the deeper rewards it brings: lasting joy and fulfillment. She not only encourages us to see and sacrifice for one another in service, but also offers us five principles to guide as we serve. Key Scripture Passage: Luke 10v25-37 This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Cory from Akron, Ohio; Paul from New Castle, Indiana; Katie from Westfield, Indiana; Michael and Amanda from Austin, Texas; and Skylar from Scottsdale, Arizona. Thank you all so much! If you’d like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at <a href="https://practicingtheway.org/give" rel="nofollow">practicingtheway.org/give</a>.

Service (ft. Bethany Allen) | Unforced Rhythms of Grace E7

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What does not eating have to do with following Jesus? Tyler Staton breaks down the &#34;why&#34; of fasting: how it can help us focus on what&#39;s most important, give us freedom from idols in our lives, and grow us in compassion for others. Key Scripture Passages: Romans 12v1 This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Goolam from Claremont, South Africa; Andrew from Santa Rosa Beach, Florida; Carli from Chandler, Arizona; Casey from Juliette, Georgia; and Keith from Rockwell, North Carolina.Thank you all so much! If you’d like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at <a href="https://practicingtheway.org/give" rel="nofollow">practicingtheway.org/give</a>.

Fasting (ft. Tyler Staton) | Unforced Rhythms of Grace E6

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&#34;You can&#39;t follow Jesus alone.&#34;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 2v15-20 This 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 <a href="https://practicingtheway.org/give" rel="nofollow">practicingtheway.org/give</a>.

Community | Unforced Rhythms of Grace E5

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&#34;When you&#39;re waiting, you&#39;re not doing nothing. You&#39;re doing the most important something there is. You&#39;re allowing your soul to grow up. If you can&#39;t wait, you can&#39;t become what God created you to be.&#34; - UnknownIn a world that is full of noise and activity, solitude is deeply uncomfortable for many of us. Yet it&#39;s core to the way of Jesus. Tyler explores the importance of solitude in our apprenticeship, slowing us down to God&#39;s pace and giving us hope in the waiting. He ends with practical examples of how to create rhythms of solitude in our everyday lives. Key Scripture Passage: Psalm 131 This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Mackenzie from Charlotte, North Carolina; Dy from Tulsa, Oklahoma; Luke from Redding, California; Matthew from Sherwood, Oregon; and Gina from Asheville, North Carolina.Thank you all so much! If you’d like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at <a href="https://practicingtheway.org/give" rel="nofollow">practicingtheway.org/give</a>.

Solitude (ft. Tyler Staton) | Unforced Rhythms of Grace E4

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Why are the Scriptures so confusing? Tim Mackie and Tyler Staton discuss how our intuition about what the Bible should do - that it&#39;s supposed to tell us about what&#39;s true, good, and God&#39;s voice - are correct. But these intuitions without the right tools to read can destruct our faith more than they construct it. Together, Tyler and Tim show us how to approach the Scriptures with the right tools, and read it like a story: one that leads us to Jesus. Key Scripture Passage: Psalm 1v1-3 This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Amy from Fort Wayne, Indiana; Claire from Madison, Mississippi; Cheyenne from Charlotte, North Carolina; Michele from Plymouth, Minnesota; and Beth from Fort Worth, Texas.Thank you all so much! If you’d like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at <a href="https://practicingtheway.org/give" rel="nofollow">practicingtheway.org/give</a>.

Scripture (ft. Tim Mackie and Tyler Staton) | Unforced Rhythms of Grace E3

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&#34;Prayer is the soil where every other spiritual practice grows.&#34;Tyler teaches on the pervasiveness of prayer in every facet of our spiritual walk and its importance in our growth. He challenges us to pray like we believe that God hears and answers. Key Scripture Passage: Hebrews 5v7 This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Gillian from Forest Hills, South Africa; Jeff from Ann Arbor, Michigan; Evan from Olympia, Washington; Christa and Jim from Goodyear, Arizona; and Andrew from Woodstock, Ontario. Thank you all so much! If you’d like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at <a href="https://practicingtheway.org/give" rel="nofollow">practicingtheway.org/give</a>.

Prayer (ft. Tyler Staton) | Unforced Rhythms of Grace E2

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What is the &#34;yoke&#34; of Jesus? Tyler Staton breaks down Jesus&#39;s invitation, helping us to experience the joy and life of Jesus as we follow in his ways. Key Scripture Passage: Matthew 11v28-30 This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Emily from Lakewood, California; Abraham from Omaha, Nebraska; Eli from Bois D’Arc, Missouri; Steve from Portland, Oregon; and Samara from Lausanne, Switzerland. Thank you all so much!If you’d like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at <a href="https://practicingtheway.org/give" rel="nofollow">practicingtheway.org/give</a>.﻿

Nine Practices for a Rule of Life (ft. Tyler Staton) | Unforced Rhythms of Grace E1

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Do you have hope? John Mark explores the life-changing message of Easter by showing us the hope found in the story of Jesus and his resurrection. Key Scripture Passage: 1 Corinthians 15v1-28 This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Christopher from Superior, Colorado; Jonathan from Langley, BC; Kathy from Colorado Springs, Colorado; Kayne from Phoenix, Arizona; and Ryan from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Thank you all so much!If you’d like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at <a href="https://practicingtheway.org/give" rel="nofollow">practicingtheway.org/give</a>.﻿

Hope Like Nothing the World Has Ever Seen

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&#34;Godliness is possible, but it is not natural.&#34;John Mark discusses some of the foundational ideas from his new book: Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus, Become Like Jesus, Do as He Did. John Mark challenges us to resist the distractions that tempt us to waste our lives, and instead become people of love who live for our eulogies rather than our resumes. To pick up a copy of John Mark&#39;s new book, you can purchase it online <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/673402/practicing-the-way-by-john-mark-comer/" rel="nofollow">here</a>, or in person wherever books are sold. This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Cheyne from Vero Beach, Florida; Christina from Burbank, California; Gabriel from Portland, Oregon; Scott from Sudbury, Massachusetts; and Jennifer from Spokane, Washington. Thank you all so much!If you’d like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at <a href="https://practicingtheway.org/give" rel="nofollow">practicingtheway.org/give</a>.﻿

There Are No Accidental Saints | Austin Book Tour Teaching and Q+R

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How do we read the Bible? John Mark talks about the importance of obedience in our reading the Bible, challenging us to not only study the Bible, but meditate and digest it through slow, prayerful reading of the Scriptures. Key Scripture Passages: Luke 24v13-27, 44-48; Joshua 1v7-8; Psalm 1v1-3 This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Tim from Paron, Arkansas; Michael from Kettering, Ohio; Keith from Madison, Wisconsin; Macy from Fort Collins, Colorado; and Barbara from Mesa, Arizona. Thank you all so much!If you’d like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at <a href="https://practicingtheway.org/give" rel="nofollow">practicingtheway.org/give</a>.﻿

Eat It | It Is Written E4

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Why read the Bible? John Mark argues that we don&#39;t just read the Scriptures to gain information or be entertained, but to be shaped: to become more like the God whose story and character are revealed to us as we read. Key Scripture Passages: 2 Timothy 3v14-18 This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Jill from Louisville, Ohio; Jess from Brea, California; Jacob from Austin, Texas; Kate from Fargo, North Dakota; and Mark from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Thank you all so much!If you’d like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at <a href="https://practicingtheway.org/give" rel="nofollow">practicingtheway.org/give</a>.﻿

Shaped | It Is Written E3

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What exactly is the Bible? If we misunderstand what the Bible is, we’ll turn in into something it’s not. John Mark makes the case that the Bible is a library of writings that are both divine and human, that together tell a unified story which leads us to Jesus. Key Scripture Passages: John 5v39-40 This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Natalie from Sierra Madre, California; Michelle from Nashville, Tennessee; Ethan from Columbus, Ohio; Jenna from Choteau, Montana; and Nate from Pittsboro, Indiana. Thank you all so much!If you’d like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at <a href="https://practicingtheway.org/give" rel="nofollow">practicingtheway.org/give</a>.﻿

The Book of Strange New Things | It Is Written E2

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We have a problem with the Bible. More and more followers of Jesus in the west don’t read it, don’t now how to read it, don’t even like it, and frankly, take issue with it. So why do we follow the Bible? In this episode, John Mark looks at how Jesus talked about the Bible, arguing that we believe in the Bible because of Jesus&#39;s authority, not the other way around. Key Scripture Passages: Matthew 5v17-19; Mark 12v35-36; Mark 12v18-27; Matthew 28v16-18. This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: John from Telford, Pennsylvania; Carter from Mount Vernon, Ohio; Clint from St Simons Island, Georgia; Taylor from St. Catharines, Ontario; and Anne from Olympia, Washington. Thank you all so much!If you’d like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at <a href="https://practicingtheway.org/give" rel="nofollow">practicingtheway.org/give</a>.﻿

The Problem With the Bible | It Is Written E1

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Are you waiting on a dream from God? John Mark teaches about God&#39;s promises through the story of Joseph. He shows us that God&#39;s fulfillment of our deepest dreams and desires are often even better than we can imagine, giving us hope and endurance in the different, harder, and longer middle of the story. Key Scripture Passages: Genesis 37v2 - Genesis 45v8; Philippians 4v11-13Resources for this practice: <a href="https://practicingthewayarchives.org/practices/identity-and-calling" rel="nofollow">https://practicingthewayarchives.org/practices/identity-and-calling</a> This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Brandon from Indianapolis, Indiana; Julia from Auburn, Washington; Tami from Tustin, California; Nate from Denver, Colorado; and Delaney from Edmonton, Alberta. Thank you all so much!If you’d like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at <a href="https://practicingtheway.org/give" rel="nofollow">practicingtheway.org/give</a>.﻿

Dreams: Different, Harder, Longer, Better | Discovering Your Identity and Calling (Revamped) E6

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Have you ever tried to change but couldn&#39;t make it last? As John Mark taught last week, we&#39;re constantly being shaped by our beliefs, habits, relationships, and environment. This week, he tells us how to fight back and create lasting transformation in our lives. Key Scripture Passages: Luke 6v39-40; Romans 12v2; Matthew 5-7Discussion Guide: <a href="https://practicingthewayarchives.org/identity/part-six" rel="nofollow">https://practicingthewayarchives.org/identity/part-six</a> Other Mentioned Resources:<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Celebration-Discipline-Special-Anniversary-Spiritual/dp/0062803883" rel="nofollow">Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Cost-Discipleship-Dietrich-Bonhoeffer/dp/0684815001/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0" rel="nofollow">The Cost of Discipleship by Diedrich Bonhoeffer </a> This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Dwayne from Waianae, HI; Michael from Tyler, TX; Carine from Rogers, AR; Kyle from Waco, TX; and Scott from London,UK. Thank you all so much!If you’d like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at <a href="https://practicingtheway.org/give" rel="nofollow">practicingtheway.org/give</a>.﻿

How We Change: Intentional Spiritual Formation | Discovering Your Identity and Calling (Revamped) E5

The teachings of Jesus lead us to a better, fuller life. This was true in the ancient world where Jesus first 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 by Practicing the Way, John Mark Comer responds to that important question through his teachings at Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon. Join us as John Mark provides practical insight on how you can be with Jesus, become like Him and do what He did wherever you are today.

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