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Practicing the Way with John Mark Comer

Practicing the Way

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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  • 26 episodes
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  • Avg 43 min
  • English
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  • April 6 · 50 min

    Teaching | Easter: The Turning Point

    What happened at the Resurrection? John Mark reviews the panoramic impact of the Resurrection on world history, arguing that many of the good things we enjoy result from Jesus's life, ministry, and ongoing Kingdom expressed in the world through his Church. Key Scripture Passages: Matthew 28v1-7; John 1v8; Colossians 2v9; Hebrews 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: Jason from Cape Town, South Africa; Brian from Camby, Indiana; Orrey from Edmond, Oklahoma; Cindy from Trabuco Canyon, California; and Collin from Golden, Colorado. 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.

  • March 30 · 53 min

    Teaching | The Kingdom | The Prophet E02

    What does the kingdom of God actually look like? John Mark walks through Isaiah's prophetic vision of the Messiah and the coming Kingdom of God, then explores its fulfillment in Jesus's ministry and parables. He leaves us by challenging us with Jesus's words to "seek first the Kingdom" in a culture full of competing visions of the good life. Key Scripture Passages: Isaiah 10v33-11v9; Luke 3v21-22; Mark 1v1-3, 14-15; Mark 4v30-34; Matthew 6v21, 31-33 This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Julie from Canton, North Carolina; Barbara Gail from Nicholasville, Kentucky; Michaela from Torrance, California; Christian from Arden, North Carolina; and Jennifer from Holland, Michigan. 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.

  • March 23 · 59 min

    Teaching | The Prophet | The Prophet E01

    What is prophecy? John Mark dives into the prophetic books of the library of Scripture and explores what the role of the prophet is in the Old Testament. He shows us how these books are designed to wake us up from our indifference to sin and comfort us in hard situations, and challenges us to lean into God's refining fire. Key Scripture Passages: Isaiah 1; Hosea 11v8-9; Hebrews 12v5-11; Isaiah 40v1,29-31; Isaiah 50v10; Isaiah 30v15 This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Robert from Concord, California; Kaitlyn from St Petersburg, Florida; Cherith from Mannford, Oklahoma; Chanel from Seattle, Washington; and Johann from Extertal, Germany. 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.

  • March 16 · 56 min

    Teaching | Fixed-Hour Prayer | Prayer E08 (From the Archive)

    What does it mean to "pray continually"? John Mark explores Paul's command to pray without ceasing and introduces the ancient practice of fixed-hour prayer: pausing multiple times throughout the day to reorient your heart and mind toward God. He shows us how prayer is less about getting God to do something and more about moving through all of life in joyful, grateful relationship with Him. Key Scripture Passages: 1 Thessalonians 5v16-18; Psalm 55v17; Daniel 6v1-10; John 15 This 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; Michael from Bon Aqua, Tennessee; Chloe from Quispamsis, New Brunswick; Kristen from Salinas, California; and Savannah from Mill Creek, Indianapolis. 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.

  • March 9 · 53 min

    Teaching | Prayer Training | Prayer E07

    How do we actually pray for others? This week, Alex Rettman offers a practical training on prayer ministry. He covers the theology behind effective prayer and then walks through a simple three-step method: interview, listen to what God is doing, and say or do what He's saying or doing. Key Scripture Passages: John 5v19; John 8v28; Zephaniah 3v17; Matthew 7v11; Matthew 8v2; Romans 8; 1 Corinthians 12; 1 Corinthians 14v3; 1 Timothy 2v4 This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Ben from Concord, North Carolina; Jamee from Bothell, Washington; Emma from Saint Charles, Missouri; Karen from Hilton Head Island, South Carolina; and Rhonda from Damascus, 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.

  • March 2 · 49 min

    Teaching | Imaginative Prayer | Prayer E06

    What is "imaginative prayer"? Josh Porter explores the practice of imaginative prayer and shows us how our God-given imagination can become a powerful tool for intimacy with God, showing us how we can use the gift of our imagination as means of encounter with the Trinity. Key Scripture Passages: Romans 12v2; Philippians 4v8; Colossians 3v1-2; John 14v9; John 1v14; Colossians 1v15; Hebrews 12v1-2; Acts 2v17-18 This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Julie from Bellingham, Washington; Greg from Pottsboro, Texas; Stephen from Sunnyvale, California; Wilson from Cochrane, Alberta; and Ally from Dallas, 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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