The Practice Church Podcast

The Practice is an experimental gathering where we immerse ourselves in God’s dream for humanity, practice the historic disciplines that align us with His dream, and carry each other along the way. We are learning to live out Jesus’ teachings in the world.

Practice: Noticing God's Delight in Gratitude 12/06/2021

Practice: Noticing God's Delight in Gratitude This guided practice of gratitude has us look back on the last 24 hours so we might notice the loyal love of God in our everyday life. Find more info on our . A tax-deductible gift can be given to The Practice Church at /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/21393731

Advent: Hesed with Us 12/06/2021

Advent: Hesed with Us This week, we begin our Advent series, Hesed with Us. Hesed is the Hebrew word which can be translated as the tangible intersection of love, commitment, and generosity. In this season of Advent, we explore God's hesed as it is expressed in the coming of Christ. A tax-deductible gift can be given to The Practice Church . If you are committed to being a part of the local community that is The Practice Church, would you take a moment to join the /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/21393698

Practice: Hesed in Community Reflection 11/26/2021

Practice: Hesed in Community Reflection This guided practice is a reflection on our previous series, Hesed in Community. If God is inviting us to cultivate a hesed-shaped community, we can't leave this series behind. We want to take it deeper. How is God inviting each of us to respond to what we have heard? Find more info on our . A tax-deductible gift can be given to The Practice Church at /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/21291872

Bearing with One Another 11/22/2021

Bearing with One Another This week, we concluded our series, Hesed in Community. Hesed is the Hebrew word which can be translated as the tangible intersection of love, commitment, and generosity. Kellye Fabian-Story helped us consider how we might show hesed to those we find difficult. A tax-deductible gift can be given to The Practice Church . If you are committed to being a part of the local community that is The Practice Church, would you take a moment to join the for our next council are open until November 21. Join the Practice mailing list . /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/21245927

Practice: Preparing to Listen 11/15/2021

Practice: Preparing to Listen This guided practice was a part of our in which we examined the spiritual practice of listening. In order to make room to listen, we need to make space in our own lives. We can do that by slowing down to listen to ourselves and allowing God to listen to us. This practice, helps us to make the necessary space for us to listen to those in our lives when opportunities arise. Find more info on our . A tax-deductible gift can be given to The Practice Church at /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/21173195

Listening into Wholeness 11/15/2021

Listening into Wholeness This week, we continued our series, Hesed in Community. Hesed is the Hebrew word which can be translated as the tangible intersection of love, commitment, and generosity. Deirdré JVR guided our exploration of the spiritual practice of listening. A tax-deductible gift can be given to The Practice Church . If you are committed to being a part of the local community that is The Practice Church, would you take a moment to join the for our next council are open until November 21. Join the Practice mailing list . /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/21173120

Practice: Life in Community 11/08/2021

Practice: Life in Community This guided practice was a part of our in which we examined life in community. This practice is directed toward The Practice Church community, but you can easily substitute your local church community in its place. Find more info on our . A tax-deductible gift can be given to The Practice Church at /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/21089795

Hesed in Community: Life in Community 11/08/2021

Hesed in Community: Life in Community This week, we continued our series, Hesed in Community. Hesed is the Hebrew word which can be translated as the tangible intersection of love, commitment, and generosity. Father Michael Sparough guided us this week as we explored life in community. A tax-deductible gift can be given to The Practice Church . If you are committed to being a part of the local community that is The Practice Church, would you take a moment to join the for our next council are open until November 21. Join the Practice mailing list . /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/21089780

Hesed in Community: Soul Nourishing Friendships 10/25/2021

Hesed in Community: Soul Nourishing Friendships This week, we continued our series, Hesed in Community. Hesed is the Hebrew word which can be translated as the tangible intersection of love, commitment, and generosity. This week, Susan Shadid guided us in an exploration of the practice of spiritual Friendships. A tax-deductible gift can be given to The Practice Church . If you are committed to being a part of the local community that is The Practice Church, would you take a moment to join the Join the Practice mailing list . /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/20932250

Hesed in Community: Holy Ground Moments 10/19/2021

Hesed in Community: Holy Ground Moments This week, we continued our series looking at how we might put into practice God's invitation to be a hesed-shaped community. Hesed is the Hebrew word which can be translated as the tangible intersection of love, commitment, and generosity. This week, Sharon Swing invited us to consider how God is inviting us to create space for our souls to show themselves to one another in community. These, Sharon said, are "holy ground moments." A tax-deductible gift can be given to The Practice Church . If you are committed to being a part of the local community that is The Practice Church, would you take a moment to join the Join the Practice mailing list . /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/20867018

Hesed in Community: An Alternative Society 10/11/2021

Hesed in Community: An Alternative Society This week, we begin a new series looking at how we might put into practice God's invitation to be a hesed-shaped community. Hesed is the Hebrew word which can be translated as the tangible intersection of love, commitment, and generosity. This week, we Jason Feffer shared how a hesed-shaped community is a way for the Church to be an alternative society in a culture of individualism and tribalism, and we considered the cost of cultuvating such a community in our practice. A tax-deductible gift can be given to The Practice Church . If you are committed to being a part of the local community that is The Practice Church, would you take a moment to join the Join the Practice mailing list . /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/20779901

Hesed in Community 10/05/2021

Hesed in Community This week, we begin a new series looking at how we might put into practice God's invitation to be a hesed-shaped community. Hesed is the Hebrew word which can be translated as the tangible intersection of love, commitment, and generosity. This week, we Bill Donahue guides us as we explore the Biblical basis for hesed in community. A tax-deductible gift can be given to The Practice Church . If you are committed to being a part of the local community that is The Practice Church, would you take a moment to join the Join the Practice mailing list . /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/20718236

Practice: A Hesed-Shaped Community 09/20/2021

Practice: A Hesed-Shaped Community This guided practice was a part of our in which we examined God's hesed. Find more info on our . A tax-deductible gift can be given to The Practice Church at /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/20536043

A Hesed-Shaped Community 09/20/2021

A Hesed-Shaped Community We continue our vision series looking at God's invitation for The Practice Church to be a heed-shaped community. Find more info on our . A tax-deductible gift can be given to The Practice Church at /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/20536016

Practice: Resting in God's Loyal Love 09/14/2021

Practice: Resting in God's Loyal Love This guided practice was a part of our in which we examined God's hesed. Find more info on our . A tax-deductible gift can be given to The Practice Church at /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/20469734

Hesed: God's Loyal Love 09/14/2021

Hesed: God's Loyal Love We begin a new series focused on God's invitation to The Practice Church in this season. Find more info on our . A tax-deductible gift can be given to The Practice Church at /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/20469566

Practices of the People: Storytelling 09/07/2021

Practices of the People: Storytelling Jason Feffer concludes our Summer Series, "Practices of the People," with an exploration of storytelling as a spiritual practice. Find more info on our . A tax-deductible gift can be given to The Practice Church at /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/20393432

Practices of the People: Imaginative Prayer 08/16/2021

Practices of the People: Imaginative Prayer Nicole Howe teaches on how to engage our imaginations in prayer, and we hear a story from a member of our community on how he has met God in scripture through imaginative prayer. We have a number of guided imaginative prayers that we have created as a community that we highly recommend. You can access them . If the Practice has been meaningful on your spiritual journey, consider making a tax-deductible donation . /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/20157452

Practices of the People: Visio Divina 08/09/2021

Practices of the People: Visio Divina Jason Feffer continues our Practices of the People series with a teaching on Visio Divina. Then, we head outside to practice Visio divina with nature. You can find a guide to the practice . If you would like to give to the Practice Church, you may do so . /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/20085854

Practices of the People: Doodling Prayer 07/19/2021

Practices of the People: Doodling Prayer Kirsten Hitchcock introduces us to the practice of doodling prayer and we hear three different stories from the community. Then, we're given space to practice doodling prayer together. If you've been encouraged by the Practice, would you consider making a tax deductible donation ? /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/19859918

Practices of the People: Silence 07/12/2021

Practices of the People: Silence Jason shares an introduction to the practice of silence and we hear a story from Mark Mixter about his experience with this practice. Then, we pray in silence together. A tax-deductible gift can be given to The Practice Church at Register for a Sacred Retreat at using the code PRACTICE90 for a $39 discount. /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/19782437

What is Church? Part Two 06/14/2021

What is Church? Part Two Jason Feffer continues our series on the nature of the Church. With an examination of Acts 2, Jason considers the differences between a belief based and a practice based church. Find a guide to lectio divina and more . If you would like to give to God's work at the Practice, you may do so . /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/19473092

What is Church? 06/07/2021

What is Church? The first installment of a two part series called "What is Church," Bill Donahue invites us to look at five biblical metaphors for the Church: a Body, Bride, Building, Vineyard, and Family. Then, Bill leads us through a lectio divina style practice of reflecting on these images of the Church and listening for how may God be inviting us to embody the Church in this season. If the Practice has been meaningful on your Spiritual journey, consider making a tax-deductible donation . /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/19385477

Finding Joy in Struggle 05/17/2021

Finding Joy in Struggle Continuing our Easter series on the practice of joy, Stephen Kelley guides us on what it might look like to have joy in the midst of pain and struggle. Then, we practice a prayer of examen looking back on how God was present to us in the midst of our everyday lives. If the Practice has been meaningful for your spiritual journey, consider giving a tax-deductible gift . /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/19134662

Practicing Joy: Delight in God 05/03/2021

Practicing Joy: Delight in God Nick Benoit shares on the importance of delighting in the world around us as a way of delighting in God. Then, we practice together. If God has used the Practice on your spiritual journey, consider making a tax-deductible donation . /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/18959750

Abandoned to Joy 04/19/2021

Abandoned to Joy Continuing our series on the practice of joy, Jason Feffer invites us to abandon ourselves to joy. What does it look like for us to exhibit childlike joy in our everyday lives? If God has used the Practice on your spiritual journey, consider giving a gift at /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/18780359

Practicing Joy 04/12/2021

Practicing Joy Nicole Howe begins our Easter series called "Practicing Joy." What is authentic joy, and how might we be shaped through the practice of celebration to be joyful even in the midst of trials? If The Practice has been beneficial to your spiritual journey and you would like to give to gift, you may do so . /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/18694328

Easter Sunday 04/06/2021

Easter Sunday Jason Feffer delivers an Easter Sunday message and practice. Inviting us into Mary's experience with the risen Christ, Jason helps us understand and engage with the words of Jesus to Mary, "Do not cling to me." If God has used The Practice in your life, would you consider supporting the future of The Practice Church? A tax-deductible gift can be given . /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/18621794

Fasting as Union with God 03/22/2021

Fasting as Union with God Mimi Dixon continues our Lent series on Fasting as Feasting with God. How might fasting in the wilderness lead us deeper into intimacy with God? Mimi says that fasting in the wilderness ought to be an "expected, unavoidable part of the journey toward union with God." Then, Mimi leads us through a prayer practice with a . If The Practice Church is your home we encourage you to support it as you can. If God has used The Practice on your Spiritual journey, would you consider supporting the future of The Practice Church? A tax-deductible gift can be given at /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/18419786

Fasting as Repentance 03/15/2021

Fasting as Repentance Casey Tygrett continues our series on Fasting as a way of Feasting on God. While this practice is often misunderstood, it is foundational in our formation in Christ's likeness. Practiced rightly, fasting is actually feasting on God! Fasting also reveals our limitations and guides us to repentance. If God has used The Practice in your life, would you consider supporting the future of The Practice Church? A tax-deductible gift can be given . /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/18331109

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