Unshaken Faith #57 John Mark Comer's Practicing the Way: Serious Theological Concerns
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Feb 14, 2026 Melissa Dougherty, author and commentator on New Thought, brings personal background and analysis. She and the team review theological concerns in Practicing the Way. They highlight influences from contemplative mysticism, charismatic and NAR-style models, and ambiguous sources. The conversation centers on discipleship language, Trinity phrasing, subjective experience, and why the book may shift focus away from the biblical gospel.
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Intentional Formation Matters
- John Mark Comer raises a real concern: if Jesus isn't actively shaping us, culture will shape us instead.
- The hosts agree intentional formation matters but warn Comer's framing is theologically vague and confusing.
Apprenticeship Reframes Discipleship
- Comer frames spiritual life as apprenticeship with practices to 'be with Jesus, become like him, do as he did.'
- The panel warns that swapping 'disciple' for 'apprentice' shifts emphasis toward imitation and works.
Ambiguity Enables Broad Appeal
- The hosts found many helpful reminders in the book but repeatedly flagged ambiguity.
- That vagueness lets Comer's prose appeal to diverse readers while obscuring clear doctrine.
