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 can we overcome sin when our willpower isn&#39;t enough? John Mark talks about how fasting is one way to help us grow in self-control, and the ripple effect that can have throughout our whole lives. Key Scripture Passage: Romans 7v15-8v1 This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Melanie from Dothan, Alabama; Evan from Westminster, Colorado; Shaylana from Dallas, Texas; Peter from Howell, Michigan; and Bob from Salem, Oregon. 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>.

Holiness | Fasting E2

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Why should we fast? John Mark outlines the history of fasting in the Christian tradition, and argues that we don&#39;t fast to bio-hack our way to holiness, but rather to expose our weakness where God meets us. Key Scripture Passage: Matthew 6v16-18 ﻿This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Lena from Nashville, Tennessee; Robert from Marietta, Georgia; Adam from Norton Shores, Michigan; Miles from Waco, Texas; and Jared from High Ridge, Missouri. 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>.

Offering | Fasting E1

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How do we sabbath well? John Mark highlights four common words associated with the word “shabbat”: stop, rest, delight, and worship, showing us how these four words give us clues on how to best open ourselves up to the life God offers us through this practice. Key Scripture Passages: Mark 2v23-28; Mark 3v1-6 This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Beverly from Pearland, Texas; Pamela from Coppell, Texas; James from Oceanside, California; Kerri from Tallahassee, Florida; and Maria from Solvang, California. 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>.

Stop, Rest, Delight, Worship | Sabbath E4 (Revamped)

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Do you think of Sabbath as a weapon? In a culture that is addicted to the twin drugs of accomplishment and accumulation, Sabbath is how we “fight” back against Egypt, Pharaoh, and his empire. Join us as John Mark continues his biblical theology on Sabbath with an exploration of work and rest in the story of the Exodus. Key Scripture Passages: Exodus 20v8; Deuteronomy 5v12-15; Nehemiah 13v15-22 This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Mical from Statesville, North Carolina; Taylor from Granger, Washington; Tim from Burbage, Leicestershire; Emily from Portland, Oregon; and Brendon from Doha, Qatar.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 as Resistance | Sabbath E3 (Revamped)

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What makes the Sabbath different from the rest of the week? John Mark continues exploring a biblical theology of Sabbath, demonstrating how Sabbath is woven throughout creation as a rhythm for us to follow, and encouraging us to embrace the gift of this practice with delight. Key Scripture Passages: Genesis 1v31-2:3; Exodus 16v9-30; Exodus 20v1-8 This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Philip from Coupeville, Washington; Paul from Richardson, Texas; Alyssa from Denver, Colorado; Tanya from Australia, Washington; and Pauline from Sewickley, Pennsylvania. 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 as Rhythm | Sabbath E2 (Revamped)

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Are you tired? In our world filled with fast-paced digital technology, what do we do to combat the restlessness that corrodes at our soul? John Mark teaches on how the practice of Sabbath can help us embody the peace of Jesus in our lives and and radically change our walk with God. Key Scripture Passages: Matthew 11v28-30; Hebrews 4v1-11 This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Tom from Kremmling, Colorado; Daniel from Orange, New South Wales; John from Albuquerque, New Mexico; Crystal from Perth, Washington; and Rebekah from Nesbit, Mississippi. 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>.

Rest For Your Soul | Sabbath E1 (Revamped)

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What do you do when you hit a wall in your apprenticeship to Jesus? Beau Hughes, lead pastor of The Village Church, Denton, interviews John Mark and Matt Chandler, lead pastor of The Village Church, Flower Mound about their journeys of discipleship and formation. Together, John Mark and Matt encourage us to open our lives for God to bring transformation in the deepest part of our selves. This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Ekaterina from La Mirada, California; Matthew from Hagerstown, Maryland; Katrina from West Linn, Oregon; Chris from Austin, Texas; and Ruth from Hamilton, Michigan. 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>.

Hitting the Wall: A Conversation with John Mark Comer, Matt Chandler, and Beau Hughes

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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

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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