The Practice Church Podcast
The Practice is a community that gathers for worship, prayer, teaching, and communion. The Scripture, prayers, and songs of our opening liturgy help us to set aside all that distracts us from the Lord’s loving presence. We slow down to learn and engage the spiritual practices that help us to walk with Jesus. Every gathering, we center around the communion table to meet with Christ in a tangible way. Through all of this, we are seeking to create a sacred space, both in our gatherings and in our everyday lives, so we can be formed by Jesus to be like Jesus for the sake of the world.
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Practice: Call of Christ the King
11/10/2026
Practice: Call of Christ the King
This is a contemplative practice inviting us to consider Christ's invitation to follow him. It comes from the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. This particular practice was led by Father Michael Sparough in 2017, and we spent time with it in our gathering on .
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The Gospel Is...A Story
11/09/2026
The Gospel Is...A Story
The gospel is the good news of God’s saving work in the world, and how we understand that work is essential for our spiritual journey. How we articulate the gospel shapes who we understand God to be and who we are in relation to God. It shapes the way we follow Jesus and how we join the Spirit’s kingdom work in the world. In other words, how we understand the good news of Jesus guides all that we do as a church community. In this series, we will explore some foundations of the gospel. This week, Jason Feffer considers the ways in which we are shaped by the story of the Gospel.
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The Gospel Is...Communal
11/02/2026
The Gospel Is...Communal
The gospel is the good news of God’s saving work in the world, and how we understand that work is essential for our spiritual journey. How we articulate the gospel shapes who we understand God to be and who we are in relation to God. It shapes the way we follow Jesus and how we join the Spirit’s kingdom work in the world. In other words, how we understand the good news of Jesus guides all that we do as a church community. In this series, we will explore some foundations of the gospel. This week, Juliet Liu kicks off our teaching series with an exploration of the ways that the Gospel is communal.
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Through the Disciples' Eyes: Eat My Flesh
10/18/2026
Through the Disciples' Eyes: Eat My Flesh
Have you ever considered how fascinating the disciples are as characters in the Gospels? We often read these stories with our focus on Jesus, but how often do we pay attention to the disciples’ perspective? Throughout the Gospel narratives, the people who followed Jesus are ‘representative characters.’ In so many ways, they stand in for us as we try to understand and be formed by the ministry and presence of Jesus. In this series, we will contemplate six stories from the Gospels through the eyes of the disciples. How did they understand the teaching and ministry of Jesus? How did they respond, and how are we invited to consider our response to these stories from the life of our teacher? We will learn from these stories, and we will use our imaginations to enter into them. The spiritual practice of imaginative prayer gives us an opportunity to meet with Jesus as we respond to his presence and ministry. This week, Jason Feffer invites us to explore our own reasons for following Jesus, as we dig into the Bread of Life discourse in John 6.
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Imaginative Prayer: Rich Young Ruler
10/12/2026
Imaginative Prayer: Rich Young Ruler
This imaginative prayer is focused on Jesus and his conversation with the rich young ruler.
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Through the Disciples' Eyes: Jesus and the Rich Young Ruler
10/11/2026
Through the Disciples' Eyes: Jesus and the Rich Young Ruler
Have you ever considered how fascinating the disciples are as characters in the Gospels? We often read these stories with our focus on Jesus, but how often do we pay attention to the disciples’ perspective? Throughout the Gospel narratives, the people who followed Jesus are ‘representative characters.’ In so many ways, they stand in for us as we try to understand and be formed by the ministry and presence of Jesus. In this series, we will contemplate six stories from the Gospels through the eyes of the disciples. How did they understand the teaching and ministry of Jesus? How did they respond, and how are we invited to consider our response to these stories from the life of our teacher? We will learn from these stories, and we will use our imaginations to enter into them. The spiritual practice of imaginative prayer gives us an opportunity to meet with Jesus as we respond to his presence and ministry. This week, Dr. Malcolm Foley explores Jesus's conversation with the wealthy ruler and with his own disciples in Luke 18.
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Imaginative Prayer: Jesus Heal's the Centurion's Servant
10/05/2026
Imaginative Prayer: Jesus Heal's the Centurion's Servant
In this imaginative prayer, we watch as Jesus is approached by a Roman centurion asking for his servant to be healed.
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Through the Disciples' Eyes: Jesus and the Centurion
10/04/2026
Through the Disciples' Eyes: Jesus and the Centurion
Have you ever considered how fascinating the disciples are as characters in the Gospels? We often read these stories with our focus on Jesus, but how often do we pay attention to the disciples’ perspective? Throughout the Gospel narratives, the people who followed Jesus are ‘representative characters.’ In so many ways, they stand in for us as we try to understand and be formed by the ministry and presence of Jesus. In this series, we will contemplate six stories from the Gospels through the eyes of the disciples. How did they understand the teaching and ministry of Jesus? How did they respond, and how are we invited to consider our response to these stories from the life of our teacher? We will learn from these stories, and we will use our imaginations to enter into them. The spiritual practice of imaginative prayer gives us an opportunity to meet with Jesus as we respond to his presence and ministry. This week, Jason Feffer guides us through a conversation about Jesus's interaction with the Roman Centurion in Matthew 8.
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Imaginative Prayer: Jesus Calms the Storm
09/21/2026
Imaginative Prayer: Jesus Calms the Storm
In this imaginative prayer written by Joan Kelley, we find ourselves on the boat with Jesus and the disciples in the midst of a storm.
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Through the Disciples' Eyes: Real Fear
09/20/2026
Through the Disciples' Eyes: Real Fear
Have you ever considered how fascinating the disciples are as characters in the Gospels? We often read these stories with our focus on Jesus, but how often do we pay attention to the disciples’ perspective? Throughout the Gospel narratives, the people who followed Jesus are ‘representative characters.’ In so many ways, they stand in for us as we try to understand and be formed by the ministry and presence of Jesus. In this series, we will contemplate six stories from the Gospels through the eyes of the disciples. How did they understand the teaching and ministry of Jesus? How did they respond, and how are we invited to consider our response to these stories from the life of our teacher? We will learn from these stories, and we will use our imaginations to enter into them. The spiritual practice of imaginative prayer gives us an opportunity to meet with Jesus as we respond to his presence and ministry. This week, Dr. Dennis Edwards takes a look at fear and faith in Mark's account of Jesus calming the storm.
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Imaginative Prayer: Feeding the Multitudes
09/14/2026
Imaginative Prayer: Feeding the Multitudes
In this imaginative prayer, we imagine ourselves watching and participating in Jesus's miracle feeding of the multitudes.
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Through the Disciples' Eyes: Feeding the 5000
09/13/2026
Through the Disciples' Eyes: Feeding the 5000
Have you ever considered how fascinating the disciples are as characters in the Gospels? We often read these stories with our focus on Jesus, but how often do we pay attention to the disciples’ perspective? Throughout the Gospel narratives, the people who followed Jesus are ‘representative characters.’ In so many ways, they stand in for us as we try to understand and be formed by the ministry and presence of Jesus. In this series, we will contemplate six stories from the Gospels through the eyes of the disciples. How did they understand the teaching and ministry of Jesus? How did they respond, and how are we invited to consider our response to these stories from the life of our teacher? We will learn from these stories, and we will use our imaginations to enter into them. The spiritual practice of imaginative prayer gives us an opportunity to meet with Jesus as we respond to his presence and ministry. This week, Kirsten Hitchcock invites us to consider the account of Jesus's feeding of the 5000 with fresh eyes.
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Imaginative Prayer: Jesus Calls the Disciples
09/07/2026
Imaginative Prayer: Jesus Calls the Disciples
In this imaginative prayer written by Ashlee Eiland, we imagine ourselves with disciples as Jesus invites us to follow him.
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Through the Disciples' Eyes: Calling
09/06/2026
Through the Disciples' Eyes: Calling
Have you ever considered how fascinating the disciples are as characters in the Gospels? We often read these stories with our focus on Jesus, but how often do we pay attention to the disciples’ perspective? Throughout the Gospel narratives, the people who followed Jesus are ‘representative characters.’ In so many ways, they stand in for us as we try to understand and be formed by the ministry and presence of Jesus. In this series, we will contemplate six stories from the Gospels through the eyes of the disciples. How did they understand the teaching and ministry of Jesus? How did they respond, and how are we invited to consider our response to these stories from the life of our teacher? We will learn from these stories, and we will use our imaginations to enter into them. The spiritual practice of imaginative prayer gives us an opportunity to meet with Jesus as we respond to his presence and ministry. Nicole Howe kicks off our series with a look at Mark 1 and Luke 5, where Jesus calls the first disciples to follow him.
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Walking in the Psalms: Psalm 74
08/24/2026
Walking in the Psalms: Psalm 74
Eugene Peterson wrote, “Most Christians for most of the Christian centuries have learned to pray by praying the Psalms. The Hebrews, with several centuries of a head start on us in matters of prayer and worship, provided us with this prayer book that gives us a language adequate for responding to the God who speaks to us.” In this series, we will consider how the Psalms teach us to worship and pray. The Psalms are a rich array of reflections on God’s character, power, love, and activity in the world. They are also reflections of what it means for us to know, trust, and follow God. Written within the collection of Psalms, are words of praise, cries of help, expressions of anguish and of joy. How do we see our lives reflected in the words of the Psalms? How do the Psalms lead us to a deeper understanding of God enriching our worship of Him? How do the Psalms inform and guide us as we pray? This week, Julian Davis Reid and Tramaine Parker guided and extended reflection on 74 through music and contemplation.
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Walking in the Psalms: Psalm 46
08/17/2026
Walking in the Psalms: Psalm 46
Eugene Peterson wrote, “Most Christians for most of the Christian centuries have learned to pray by praying the Psalms. The Hebrews, with several centuries of a head start on us in matters of prayer and worship, provided us with this prayer book that gives us a language adequate for responding to the God who speaks to us.” In this series, we will consider how the Psalms teach us to worship and pray. The Psalms are a rich array of reflections on God’s character, power, love, and activity in the world. They are also reflections of what it means for us to know, trust, and follow God. Written within the collection of Psalms, are words of praise, cries of help, expressions of anguish and of joy. How do we see our lives reflected in the words of the Psalms? How do the Psalms lead us to a deeper understanding of God enriching our worship of Him? How do the Psalms inform and guide us as we pray? This week, we practiced a rhythm of listening and responding to the faith and trust we find in Psalm 46.
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Walking in the Psalms: Psalm 126
08/09/2026
Walking in the Psalms: Psalm 126
Eugene Peterson wrote, “Most Christians for most of the Christian centuries have learned to pray by praying the Psalms. The Hebrews, with several centuries of a head start on us in matters of prayer and worship, provided us with this prayer book that gives us a language adequate for responding to the God who speaks to us.” In this series, we will consider how the Psalms teach us to worship and pray. The Psalms are a rich array of reflections on God’s character, power, love, and activity in the world. They are also reflections of what it means for us to know, trust, and follow God. Written within the collection of Psalms, are words of praise, cries of help, expressions of anguish and of joy. How do we see our lives reflected in the words of the Psalms? How do the Psalms lead us to a deeper understanding of God enriching our worship of Him? How do the Psalms inform and guide us as we pray? This Sunday, Cheryl You invites us to consider the intersection of sorrow and joy found in Psalm 126.
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Walking in the Psalms: Sing a New Song
08/02/2026
Walking in the Psalms: Sing a New Song
Eugene Peterson wrote, “Most Christians for most of the Christian centuries have learned to pray by praying the Psalms. The Hebrews, with several centuries of a head start on us in matters of prayer and worship, provided us with this prayer book that gives us a language adequate for responding to the God who speaks to us.” In this series, we will consider how the Psalms teach us to worship and pray. The Psalms are a rich array of reflections on God’s character, power, love, and activity in the world. They are also reflections of what it means for us to know, trust, and follow God. Written within the collection of Psalms, are words of praise, cries of help, expressions of anguish and of joy. How do we see our lives reflected in the words of the Psalms? How do the Psalms lead us to a deeper understanding of God enriching our worship of Him? How do the Psalms inform and guide us as we pray? This week, Warren Anderson explores the Psalms' exhortation to 'sing a new song' and invites us to consider how congregational singing shapes our spiritual formation.
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Walking in the Psalms: Psalm 88
07/20/2026
Walking in the Psalms: Psalm 88
Eugene Peterson wrote, “Most Christians for most of the Christian centuries have learned to pray by praying the Psalms. The Hebrews, with several centuries of a head start on us in matters of prayer and worship, provided us with this prayer book that gives us a language adequate for responding to the God who speaks to us.” In this series, we will consider how the Psalms teach us to worship and pray. The Psalms are a rich array of reflections on God’s character, power, love, and activity in the world. They are also reflections of what it means for us to know, trust, and follow God. Written within the collection of Psalms, are words of praise, cries of help, expressions of anguish and of joy. How do we see our lives reflected in the words of the Psalms? How do the Psalms lead us to a deeper understanding of God enriching our worship of Him? How do the Psalms inform and guide us as we pray? This week, Christy Davis explores grief and grieving through the lens of Psalm 88. Note: Some of the lyrics from this week's song meditation might be difficult to hear clearly so we have included them here: Psalm 88 by Poor Bishop Hooper oh god of my salvation i cry out day and night may my prayer come now before you would you listen to my cry for my soul is full of troubles and death it draws near with no strength i’m like the slain in the grave whom you no longer remember darkness is my only friend in the darkest places and the deeps your wrath lies heavy upon me you have overwhelmed me with your waves i am trapped and i cannot escape my eyes grow dim in sorrow every day i call to you lord i open up my hands do you work wonders for the dead do departed rise to praise you does your love come from the grave are your wonders known in abbadon or good where those forget? darkness is my only friend oh why do you hide your face from me close to my demise since i was a kid your wrath your assaults all surrounding i suffer your horrors i’m desperate darkness is my only friend
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Walking in the Psalms: Psalm 23
07/13/2026
Walking in the Psalms: Psalm 23
Eugene Peterson wrote, “Most Christians for most of the Christian centuries have learned to pray by praying the Psalms. The Hebrews, with several centuries of a head start on us in matters of prayer and worship, provided us with this prayer book that gives us a language adequate for responding to the God who speaks to us.” In this series, we will consider how the Psalms teach us to worship and pray. The Psalms are a rich array of reflections on God’s character, power, love, and activity in the world. They are also reflections of what it means for us to know, trust, and follow God. Written within the collection of Psalms, are words of praise, cries of help, expressions of anguish and of joy. How do we see our lives reflected in the words of the Psalms? How do the Psalms lead us to a deeper understanding of God enriching our worship of Him? How do the Psalms inform and guide us as we pray? Chris Griffith joins this week to shepherd us through Psalm 23.
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Walking in the Psalms: Psalm 34
07/06/2026
Walking in the Psalms: Psalm 34
Eugene Peterson wrote, “Most Christians for most of the Christian centuries have learned to pray by praying the Psalms. The Hebrews, with several centuries of a head start on us in matters of prayer and worship, provided us with this prayer book that gives us a language adequate for responding to the God who speaks to us.” In this series, we will consider how the Psalms teach us to worship and pray. The Psalms are a rich array of reflections on God’s character, power, love, and activity in the world. They are also reflections of what it means for us to know, trust, and follow God. Written within the collection of Psalms, are words of praise, cries of help, expressions of anguish and of joy. How do we see our lives reflected in the words of the Psalms? How do the Psalms lead us to a deeper understanding of God enriching our worship of Him? How do the Psalms inform and guide us as we pray? This Week, Erin Lonard explores the themes of Psalm 34. Note: The Practice for this week included a community conversation. That conversation can be found on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/live/QWds_wApcW8?si=UY1xanRYqel0xGpA&t=3465
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Gifted for the Kingdom: The 5-Fold Ministry
06/22/2026
Gifted for the Kingdom: The 5-Fold Ministry
Paul encouraged the Christians in Corinth by writing, “There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men. Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.” (1 Corinthians 12:4-7) In this series, we will be exploring how each of us are gifted to serve in God’s kingdom. We will reflect on spiritual gifts. How do spiritual gifts enable us to join in the work of the Holy Spirit in the world? Guided by the two motifs: Prophet, Priest, and King and the 5-Fold Ministry Paul details in his letter to the Ephesians, we are invited to consider what spiritual gifts we identify with and how those gifts influence the way we join with the Spirit’s kingdom work in the world today. This week, Rebecca Moss invites to consider Ephesians 4:7-16 and the ways in whch God gives us as gifts to one another.
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Gifted for the Kingdom: A Look at Romans 12:3-8
06/15/2026
Gifted for the Kingdom: A Look at Romans 12:3-8
Paul encouraged the Christians in Corinth by writing, “There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men. Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.” (1 Corinthians 12:4-7) In this series, we will be exploring how each of us are gifted to serve in God’s kingdom. We will reflect on spiritual gifts. How do spiritual gifts enable us to join in the work of the Holy Spirit in the world? Guided by the two motifs: Prophet, Priest, and King and the 5-Fold Ministry Paul details in his letter to the Ephesians, we are invited to consider what spiritual gifts we identify with and how those gifts influence the way we join with the Spirit’s kingdom work in the world today. This week, Casey Tygrett guides us through Paul's words about unity and spiritual gifts to the Church in Rome.
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Gifted for the Kingdom: Spiritual Gifts
06/07/2026
Gifted for the Kingdom: Spiritual Gifts
Paul encouraged the Christians in Corinth by writing, “There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men. Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.” (1 Corinthians 12:4-7) In this series, we will be exploring how each of us are gifted to serve in God’s kingdom. We will reflect on spiritual gifts. How do spiritual gifts enable us to join in the work of the Holy Spirit in the world? Guided by the two motifs: Prophet, Priest, and King and the 5-Fold Ministry Paul details in his letter to the Ephesians, we are invited to consider what spiritual gifts we identify with and how those gifts influence the way we join with the Spirit’s kingdom work in the world today. This week, Gail Donahue explores Paul's teaching on spiritual gifts in 1 Corinthians 12:1-11.
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Walking in the Resurrection: Pentecost
05/25/2026
Walking in the Resurrection: Pentecost
Jesus’s resurrection from the dead that first Easter morning changed everything. He began his ministry by announcing the arrival of the kingdom of God, and in his death and resurrection he defeated the powers of sin. Yet, we still live in a world consumed by darkness. We suffer, we grieve, we lose hope. The kingdom of God is a present reality for us now, but not all of God’s promises have been fulfilled. We live in the tension of the “already, but not yet.” In this series, we will be exploring the time between Jesus’s resurrection and Pentecost, in some traditions called Eastertide. We will consider how these stories and experiences inform our lives as we continue to live in the reality of God’s kingdom having arrived, yet not in its fullness. How are the different stories reflected in our own lives? What do these stories teach us about living in the “already, but not yet” tension? This week, Jason Hitchcock recounts the story of Pentecost and invites us to consider how we might communicate the Gospel to those whom God has prepared to encounter it. For additional resources, visit our .
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Walking in the Resurrection: The Ascension of Jesus
05/18/2026
Walking in the Resurrection: The Ascension of Jesus
Jesus’s resurrection from the dead that first Easter morning changed everything. He began his ministry by announcing the arrival of the kingdom of God, and in his death and resurrection he defeated the powers of sin. Yet, we still live in a world consumed by darkness. We suffer, we grieve, we lose hope. The kingdom of God is a present reality for us now, but not all of God’s promises have been fulfilled. We live in the tension of the “already, but not yet.” In this series, we will be exploring the time between Jesus’s resurrection and Pentecost, in some traditions called Eastertide. We will consider how these stories and experiences inform our lives as we continue to live in the reality of God’s kingdom having arrived, yet not in its fullness. How are the different stories reflected in our own lives? What do these stories teach us about living in the “already, but not yet” tension? This week, Bill Donahue examines the story for Jesus's ascension and explores what that event means for our world, our faith communities and our individual lives. For additional resources, visit our .
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Walking in the Resurrection: The Great Commission and Our Kingdom Lives
05/10/2026
Walking in the Resurrection: The Great Commission and Our Kingdom Lives
Jesus’s resurrection from the dead that first Easter morning changed everything. He began his ministry by announcing the arrival of the kingdom of God, and in his death and resurrection he defeated the powers of sin. Yet, we still live in a world consumed by darkness. We suffer, we grieve, we lose hope. The kingdom of God is a present reality for us now, but not all of God’s promises have been fulfilled. We live in the tension of the “already, but not yet.” In this series, we will be exploring the time between Jesus’s resurrection and Pentecost, in some traditions called Eastertide. We will consider how these stories and experiences inform our lives as we continue to live in the reality of God’s kingdom having arrived, yet not in its fullness. How are the different stories reflected in our own lives? What do these stories teach us about living in the “already, but not yet” tension? This week, Tim Gombis draws our attention to the end of the Gospel of Matthew and reexamines the final command that Jesus gives to his disciples. For additional resources, visit our .
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Walking in the Resurrection: Peter and Our Failures
05/03/2026
Walking in the Resurrection: Peter and Our Failures
Jesus’s resurrection from the dead that first Easter morning changed everything. He began his ministry by announcing the arrival of the kingdom of God, and in his death and resurrection he defeated the powers of sin. Yet, we still live in a world consumed by darkness. We suffer, we grieve, we lose hope. The kingdom of God is a present reality for us now, but not all of God’s promises have been fulfilled. We live in the tension of the “already, but not yet.” In this series, we will be exploring the time between Jesus’s resurrection and Pentecost, in some traditions called Eastertide. We will consider how these stories and experiences inform our lives as we continue to live in the reality of God’s kingdom having arrived, yet not in its fullness. How are the different stories reflected in our own lives? What do these stories teach us about living in the “already, but not yet” tension? This week, Nicole Howe explored the interaction between Jesus and Peter on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. How might Jesus want to enter into our stories, healing our wounds and inviting us to 'love our way into love'? For additional resources, visit our .
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Walking in the Resurrection: Recognizing Jesus on the Emmaus Road
04/19/2026
Walking in the Resurrection: Recognizing Jesus on the Emmaus Road
Jesus’s resurrection from the dead that first Easter morning changed everything. He began his ministry by announcing the arrival of the kingdom of God, and in his death and resurrection he defeated the powers of sin. Yet, we still live in a world consumed by darkness. We suffer, we grieve, we lose hope. The kingdom of God is a present reality for us now, but not all of God’s promises have been fulfilled. We live in the tension of the “already, but not yet.” In this series, we will be exploring the time between Jesus’s resurrection and Pentecost, in some traditions called Eastertide. We will consider how these stories and experiences inform our lives as we continue to live in the reality of God’s kingdom having arrived, yet not in its fullness. How are the different stories reflected in our own lives? What do these stories teach us about living in the “already, but not yet” tension? This week, Joan Kelley led us through the story the two disciples on the road to Emmaus, exploring how Jesus meets us in the times when things do not go as 'we had hoped'. How might we encounter the Risen Christ as we look for him in our everyday lives? For additional resources, visit our . If The Practice Church is your home community, please join the . If The Practice Church has been meaningful to your journey, would you consider a tax-deductible gift? You can give at
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Walking in the Resurrection: Thomas and Our Doubts
04/13/2026
Walking in the Resurrection: Thomas and Our Doubts
Jesus’s resurrection from the dead that first Easter morning changed everything. He began his ministry by announcing the arrival of the kingdom of God, and in his death and resurrection he defeated the powers of sin. Yet, we still live in a world consumed by darkness. We suffer, we grieve, we lose hope. The kingdom of God is a present reality for us now, but not all of God’s promises have been fulfilled. We live in the tension of the “already, but not yet.” In this series, we will be exploring the time between Jesus’s resurrection and Pentecost, in some traditions called Eastertide. We will consider how these stories and experiences inform our lives as we continue to live in the reality of God’s kingdom having arrived, yet not in its fullness. How are the different stories reflected in our own lives? What do these stories teach us about living in the “already, but not yet” tension? This week, Rebecca Moss explored how our doubts can be an invitation to an authentic, resilient faith in Jesus. We looked at the story of Thomas, in the Gospel of John, and how Thomas’s doubts and later profession of faith help us understand our own doubts and uncertainties as we live in the tension of the “already, but not yet” reality of God’s kingdom. The life of faith is an invitational one, able to hold a space for our believing and our questioning and doubts. For additional resources, visit our . If The Practice Church is your home community, please join the . If The Practice Church has been meaningful to your journey, would you consider a tax-deductible gift? You can give at
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