The Practice 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.

Living the Liturgy: Worship 01/21/2020

Living the Liturgy: Worship On January 19th, Sam Tinken helped us explore why we worship the way we do at The Practice. This is the second week in a series focused on the core elements of our gatherings. /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/12835685

Living the Liturgy: Eucharist 01/14/2020

Living the Liturgy: Eucharist On 1.12.2020, Brian Zahnd joined us to share why the Eucharist is the central point of our service. This is the first week in a series focused on the core elements of our gatherings. /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/12732650

Invitation to be Present with God 12/17/2019

Invitation to be Present with God On 12.15.19, Sam Tinken continued our journey of practicing the presence of God this Advent season. How does the practice of waiting help us to find meaning in the moment? /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/12443180

Invitation to be Present with God 12/10/2019

Invitation to be Present with God On 12.8.19, Jason Feffer invited us to the practice expressed in the life of Brother Lawrence, the practice of the presence of God. How might we live fully present with God in our everyday life? http://www.practicetribe.com/12-8-19-invitati…present-with-god/ /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/12352340

Invitation to Doubt 11/26/2019

Invitation to Doubt On 11.24.19, Eric Case helped us explore God's invitation to doubt. What if faith and doubt are not opposed to one another? What of doubt is an inevitable part of the faith journey? http://www.practicetribe.com/11-24-19-invitation-to-doubt/ /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/12185795

Invitation to Wrestle with God 11/19/2019

Invitation to Wrestle with God On 11.17.19, Carolyn Arends guided us in song, teaching, and practice, as we examine God's invitation to wrestle. How can we have a faith that no only survives, but thrives in the midst of unanswered questions. https://wp.me/p5LsbB-12Z /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/12088655

Invitation to Respond (part 2) 11/05/2019

Invitation to Respond (part 2) On 11.3.19, we continued our series Invitation to Stillness and Response with a panel discussion. Brad and Ben shared their stories of how God has been inviting them into the work of reconciliation in the world. We then examined our stories and noticed where our hearts are broken by the injustice of our world as a way of listening to God's invitation in our lives. /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/11920364

Invitation to Respond (part 1) 10/29/2019

Invitation to Respond (part 1) On 10.27.19 we continued our series Invitation to Stillness and Response with David Bailey. David helped us explore what it might look like for us to be a reconciling community in such a time as this. He then guided an inventory practice to help examine how we use our time, talents, and treasures. /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/11829782

An Abiding Contemplation 10/14/2019

An Abiding Contemplation This is the abiding practice guided by Phileena Heuertz on 10.13.19. It is a part of our Stillness and Response journey, and we invite you to practice this contemplation daily as we seek to cultivate an inner stillness in the Lord's presence as we respond to an invitation to join God's kingdom work in the world. /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/11638211

Invitation to Stillness (part 2) 10/14/2019

Invitation to Stillness (part 2) On 10.13.19, Phileena Heuertz continued our series, Stillness and Response. Phileena shared the importance of cultivating an inner stillness to carry with us as we respond to an invitation to join God's kingdom work in the world. She then guided us in an abiding practice of stilling ourselves in the presence of God. /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/11638094

An Outward Examen 10/08/2019

An Outward Examen This is the Examen practice guided by Father Michael on 10.6.19. It is a part of our Stillness and Response journey, and we invite you to practice this Examen daily as we seek to discern the Lord's invitation to join the kingdom work in the world and cultivate a present spirit in the midst of our response. /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/11558912

Invitation to Stillness (part 1) 10/08/2019

Invitation to Stillness (part 1) On 10.6.19, Father Michael Sparough started a four-week journey of stillness and response. As we seek to join God's redemptive work in the world, how can we remain present to the Holy Spirit to we can discern where God is inviting us to respond and remain present as we respond? http://www.practicetribe.com/10-6-19-invitation-to-stillness/ /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/11558855

Invitation to find solidarity with one another 09/23/2019

Invitation to find solidarity with one another On 9.22.2019, Jason Feffer guided The Practice community to consider how God might be inviting us to be a space of belonging and hospitality. http://www.practicetribe.com/9-22-19-invitation-to-find-solidarity-with-one-another/ /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/11355005

Invitation to find solidarity with Jesus 09/18/2019

Invitation to find solidarity with Jesus On 9.15.19, Adele Calhoun guided us as we sought to make meaning of our experiences through the lens of Christ's life. She guided us in the following questions. What narratives and slogans have shaped my life? What fears have authored my story? What is the deeper Exodus story behind my roles, titles, degrees, successes, losses, joy, etc. How did I get from somewhere to somewhere else? Where have I had moments when I felt the Spirit descend on me and affirm me in a calling or direction? (Matthew 3:13-17) When was I in a time of testing and tempted to take control of my life rather than trust God? (Luke 4:1-13) What are my wilderness seasons? How did God work in these for my good? My growth? And His glory? (Luke 4:1-13) Where have people figuratively tried to throw me off a cliff? (Luke 4:14-30) What are my mounts of Transfiguration? (Mark 9:2-10) Where have I experienced betrayal? (Matthew 26:14-16, 47-50) When have I had mini-gardens of Gethsemane? (Matthew 26:36-46) When have I died on my own mini-crosses? (John 19:16-37) What are resurrection moments in life? (John 20:1-18) http://www.practicetribe.com/9-15-19-invitati…arity-with-jesus/ /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/11298692

Practice Resources: As I Recall Meditations 08/13/2019

Practice Resources: As I Recall Meditations In this episode, we have a conversation with Casey Tygrett. Casey's recent book, As I Recall, examines of the role of memory in our spiritual formation. In addition to the book, Casey has created six guided meditations to help us hold our memories in the presence of Christ for the purpose of our formation. As an incredible gift, Casey has offered the meditations to our community for free using the promo code: PRACTICE TRIBE As I Recall Meditations - https://www.caseytygrett.com/meditations Use the promo code PRACTICETRIBE to receive the meditations for free. Casey Tygrett - https://www.caseytygrett.com As I Recall - https://www.amazon.com/As-Recall-Discovering-Memories-Spiritual/dp/0830846522 Becoming Curious - https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Curious-Spiritual-Practice-Questions/dp/0830846271 /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/10874813

Practice Resources: Field Guides for the Way 07/18/2019

Practice Resources: Field Guides for the Way In this episode, we have a conversation with Kristen Kludt and Stephanie Jenkins, co-creators of a wonderful retreat-in-a-box resource called Field Guides for the Way. Field Guides for the Way - https://www.fieldguidesfortheway.com Use the promo code PRACTICE10 to receive 10% off any orders until July 28, 2019. Kristen Leigh Kludt - http://www.kristenleighkludt.com A Good Way Through - https://www.amazon.com/Good-Way-Through-Journey-Disappointment/dp/1537068067?SubscriptionId=0ENGV10E9K9QDNSJ5C82&tag=&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=1537068067 /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/10570304

Invitation to Retreat 06/10/2019

Invitation to Retreat On 6.9.19, Gail Donahue and Joan Kelley helped us listening for God's invitation to a rhythm of retreat this season. Gail offered important, practical guidance for engaging this practice, and Joan guided a practice of discerning how God is personally inviting us into retreat. A link to download the handouts referenced in the podcast can be found here. /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/10111895

Invitation to Retreat 06/03/2019

Invitation to Retreat ON 6.2.2019, Ruth Haley Barton guided a night of exploring how God may be inviting us into a rhythm of retreat in this season. /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/10027748

Wisdom from our memories 05/21/2019

Wisdom from our memories On 5.19.19, Casey Tygrett guided us through the important role our memories play in the formation of wisdom. “To be ready for what is to come,” he said, “we are invited by God’s Spirit to learn from where we have already been.” For more on this important topic, check out Casey's recent book As I Recall: Discovering the Place of Memories in Our Spiritual Life. /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/9871466

The Beauty of Your Identity in Christ 05/07/2019

The Beauty of Your Identity in Christ On 5.5.19, Sibyl Towner joined us to help us explore how we might lay down the false narratives we have adopted from our brokenness and receive the beautiful truth of our identity in Christ. /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/9686075

Lovingkindness Contemplation 04/30/2019

Lovingkindness Contemplation On 4.28.19, Chris Heuertz guided us in an examination of why we engage contemplative practices and led us in a lovingkindness contemplation. /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/9590099

Listening to God Like Children 04/16/2019

Listening to God Like Children On 4.14.19, Kirsten asked how we might engage God with our whole selves (bodies, hearts, and heads) in the same way children do. https://wp.me/p5LsbB-11M /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/9416006

Listening to God in Anxiety 04/01/2019

Listening to God in Anxiety On 3.31.19, Nader Sahyouni guided us in a thoughtful and grace-filled examination of anxiety. How might God be inviting us to respond in prayer to anxious seasons? For the full recap and prayer prompts visit http://www.practicetribe.com/anxiety/. /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/9227426

Listening to God in Sorrow 03/25/2019

Listening to God in Sorrow On 3.24.19, Jason Feffer explored how we might listen to God in the midst of our sorrow. How does God redeem our sorrow for the sake of our formation? /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/9132842

Practice Resources: A New Liturgy 03/12/2019

Practice Resources: A New Liturgy From time to time, we will be sharing a conversation with someone who is offering a resource to help us walk and work with Jesus in everyday life. In this episode, we had a conversation with Aaron Niequist. Aaron, with a group of people, started The Practice. He is also the creator of A New Liturgy, a project designed to create a sacred space in the midst of everyday life using music and scripture. In this conversation, we talk about the 7th liturgy, Lament. Below are links to A New Liturgy and the Practice series we discussed. A New Liturgy - https://www.anewliturgy.com/#about Why Do We Lament? with Jonathan Martin - https://wp.me/p5LsbB-DI What is Biblical Lament? with Curtis Miller - https://wp.me/p5LsbB-DN How Can I Lament? with Jenna Perrine - https://wp.me/p5LsbB-DY /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/8978750

Listening to God in Repentance 03/11/2019

Listening to God in Repentance On 3.10.19, Kimberly Pelletier guided us through an examination of repentance. What unique invitation to repent might Jesus be extending to us this Lenten season? /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/8961839

Listening in an Age of Distraction - Listening in Our Tears 03/09/2019

Listening in an Age of Distraction - Listening in Our Tears On 3.2.19, The Practice co-hosted a conference with Renovaré to help us cultivate a listening life and live more fully in God's presence. This is the final talk of the day, Listening in Our Tears. For more information about the conference, including an individual and group reflection guide visit http://www.practicetribe.com/listening/ /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/8933432

Listening in an Age of Distraction - Listening Where We Live 03/09/2019

Listening in an Age of Distraction - Listening Where We Live On 3.2.19, The Practice co-hosted a conference with Renovaré to help us cultivate a listening life and live more fully in God's presence. This is the third talk of the day, Listening Where We Live. For more information about the conference, including an individual and group reflection guide visit http://www.practicetribe.com/listening/ /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/8933414

Listening in an Age of Distraction - Listening in Our Longings 03/09/2019

Listening in an Age of Distraction - Listening in Our Longings On 3.2.19, The Practice co-hosted a conference with Renovaré to help us cultivate a listening life and live more fully in God's presence. This is the second talk of the day, Listening in Our Longings. For more information about the conference, including an individual and group reflection guide visit http://www.practicetribe.com/listening/ /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/8933396

Listening in an Age of Distraction - Listening is Our Key 03/09/2019

Listening in an Age of Distraction - Listening is Our Key On 3.2.19, The Practice co-hosted a conference with Renovaré to help us cultivate a listening life and live more fully in God's presence. This is the first talk of the day. Due to some technical issues, the first few minutes were not captured. Before you listen, you will find it helpful to read Deuteronomy 6:4-9 For more information about the conference, including an individual and group reflection guide visit http://www.practicetribe.com/listening/ /episode/index/show/thepractice/id/8933084

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